Looking for some fun activities to do with your kids in the winter? Check out these hands-on fun for Jan Brett's The Mitten.
Today I wanted to share some of my favorite books to support your lessons on respect. Having strong read-alouds makes it so much easier to introduce and reinforce social-emotional skills. […]
Hello everyone. I hope you’re enjoying a relaxing summer. I take the time to plan and prep for the following school year during the summer. One of the things I do is look thru the books I have and begin to think of the new books I want to use for the following year. I ... Read More about Reading Surveys
Read some fun books about boxes and then build some early literacy skills.
If you enjoy reading inspirational quotes, you are really going enjoy this wonderful collection of Short Quotes that I have put together for you. Quotes have the power to inspire, motivate and empower us. Some short quotes can really resonate with us and help to lift our mood at the time. While reading quotes on […]
Today I wanted to share some of my favorite books to support your lessons on respect. Having strong read-alouds makes it so much easier to introduce and reinforce social-emotional skills. […]
A book review of James Clear's book "Atomic Habits." Here are a few good habits that I have built in my music studio and personal life.
Have you used QR Codes in the classroom yet? Here are a few easy ideas that will get you started using QR Codes in your classroom.
Updated March 2024 Looking for inspiration to plan a trip to Montréal in 2024? I got you! I've been to this beautiful city more than a couple of times in the last few years, each
Looking for professional development? These 5 behavior books are perfect reads for educators looking to up their behavior game!
It's Eggy's day off! Enjoying a nice slow day~ Reading a book, having coffee, writing in your journal... all you need in life! Designed and illustrated by Eggtart Studio! Amy from Eggtart Studio is Chinese-Korean American illustrator who creates work inspired by her culture and childhood. Amy also works at Paper Plant Co! ✨ If you're lucky, you'll find her doodles on your online orders! ;) Matte vinyl sticker ~approx 3 inches Designed by © Eggtart Studio All Rights Reserved
Practicing subjects and predicates can be fun with an activity like this match-up! Students might not even realize that they are learning!
Many times children who once loved reading become disenchanted with books when they reach their middle school years. This doesn't have to be the case! We can reignite our students' love for reading if we give them the time and ability to read books that they enjoy, and these resources can help you...
Do your kids need encouragement to enjoy read aloud time? Started reading kids books that have been made into movies! Check out our list of the Top 25 Best!
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Thankfully, the King of Horror is exceptionally generous with his book suggestions. Here are 50 must-read books recommended by Stephen King over the years.
*Google Slides and Print Option* *Rubric Added!* About this Product This product came as a result of my students’ love of the biography series “Who Was…?” If you have not looked into this series, I recommend that you do! They are a fun, easy read that offers an engaging way for students to learn about historical figures and important people. Although this product is based on this series, this product could be used for any biography book or project. This is a nice way to integrate Reading, Writing, and Social Studies.🛑 Are you a member of the TLL Membership? These materials are already included. If you are not a member, click here to learn more. The TLL Membership gives you an all-access pass to hundreds of ELA resources for teachers in Grades 3-5. How I Used this Product In my 3rd Grade classroom, I used multiple copies of the same book or books and paired students in partnerships. In my school, we have a 30 minute Reading Intervention Block. I began this project with students who were not pulled out or working with me in small groups during this time. This was a nice way for students to work independently or in partnerships. It also created an extension for what they could already do as readers. Plus, they had so much fun! I let them work on this project in their partnerships. This held several benefits. Many students who were not pulled out or working in small groups tend to be higher level students OR students who have untapped potential. Allowing them to work on a project like this can extend their learning, as well as find new ways to enjoy reading. While other students had special groups or went to see other teachers, it was nice for these students to have their own project too. The Poster Page is a template that you could use for students to turn in with the essay or you could use this as a planning page and then have students create a larger poster on their own. I assigned it as homework and was pleasantly surprised at what my students turned in. I saw a wonderful increase in engagement by students who had shown little motivation or enthusiasm for reading. You can see the photos in the preview or in the product itself. Please know I updated the pages after the photos were taken with more detail and provided the poster template. Good luck to you with this project! If you have any questions, please contact me! You might also LOVE... Reader’s Notebook Anchor Charts My Opinion Matters! {An Opinion Writing Unit} My Life is A Story {A Personal Narrative Writing Unit} Buzzin' in Book Clubs {Book Club Reading Unit Resources} Newspaper Article Writing Unit {Here's the Scoop!} Opinion Writing for a Literary Response Current Events Writing {What's the Scoop?}
I’m sure it comes as no surprise that I love using scarves in my programs. Who doesn’t love scarves?? I think parents enjoy them as much as the children do. I have compiled a list of th…
It seems that I've gotten into the habit of posting about once a month. It's definitely not my intention, but as soon as I blink the month has gone and I have not posted more than once! *Ugh* This needs to change. I have so much going on in my classroom that I want to share. I just need to find the time! For today, I'm linking up with some amazing blogs to share some freebies. The first blog I'm linking up with is Freebielicious. Have you checked out this blog? If you are a K-2 teacher and have not been there just stop reading right now and head on over. It is amazing! My freebie for this link up is my Responding to Nonfiction - Informational Text Graphic Organizer. The other incredible blog I'm linking up with is Farley's Oh Boy Fourth Grade! Check her out, she has so many resources and not just for 4th grade! Here is my December Currently (please excuse the overlapping words): I don't know why the words are overlapping, they aren't in my picture but then they overlap when I upload it. *Technology* Go link up with Farley! Don't forget the rule of 3! Head on over to 2 before your link and comment and then go back to Farley's site and leave a comment at the 1 behind yours :) Here is another freebie for you, for sticking with me! This is a Venn Diagram for Comparing the Key Ideas in two texts. My class compared the Three Little Pigs with The Three Fish and the Big Bad Shark (they LOVE that version!) And, my friends, I leave you with this, because who doesn't need a little "Elf" in their lives:
Inside: The best books for little boys can be difficult to find. We love helping other parents by sharing the books our little boys (ages 4-7) love best. Ever have a child request the same
Are you getting ready to teach your students to compare and contrast? It's very important to have the right materials on hand. Here are some of my favorite books to use when teaching students to compare and contrast.
Choose from our list of 13 kid-favorite mentor texts to model the craft of narrative writing - perfect for the elementary classroom.
The last couple of weeks we've been enjoying Lentil in our Five in a Row studies. So, when Nana stopped by for a visit, we asked if there was some sort of art activity she might be able to show us. Maybe some Five in a Row art in five minutes?
Here are the activities that come in the complete Mckenziescreations Holes Novel Study. You can use them as additional resources if you already have chapter questions and quizzes. They include a movie/book comparison, numerous project ideas, worksheets and much more! Enjoy :)
THIS IS A DIGITAL PRODUCT, NO PHYSICAL ITEM WILL BE SHIPPED! AND PLEASE READ THE INFO BELOW BEFORE YOU PLACE ORDER! Use this Slam book for a fun way to create lasting moment with your friends. Enjoy answering those question about yourself and about your friendships. I hope you will love this cute slam book templates. Info: - You will receive 1 PDF file containing all pages of the set you purchased. - I will send a link for the PNG file of each pages. - Each Individual PNG is size 8.5 x 11 inches re sizing may be needed if you print them out. - Print it and enjoy! You can also create a booklet out of these templates. - Always remember that the output quality is still depends on the printer you have and the paper you are going to use. - This product is for instant download only, and no product will be shipped or delivered. Please note: digital items may NOT be refunded! If you have any questions, issues, or concerns please message me and I will be happy to assist you! DON’T REDISTRIBUTE to SELL - This product is for personal use only and is not for commercial use, please do not redistribute without my consent. Thank you! -meowww
Use emojis to teach your 3rd, 4th, & 5th-grade reading class how to use tone, voice, and mood with this fun activity! Understanding tone of voice is something that your students can understand when they hear, but it can be difficult to understand in written text. These worksheets & activities can help to show students the mood of the characters. THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS: 14 emoji cards with common character feelings that range from sad, depressed, joyful, and delighted. 20 TONE scenario cards. 12 Tone mini passages Tone anchor chart example TO USE: Have students pick one of the emoji cards and one of the tone scenarios. Your class can have fun acting out each of the scenarios inside. This activity can be used with partners, in small groups, or as a whole class. ●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●● I am so glad you stopped by and looked in my store! I would love you to follow me at Marcy’s Mayhem to receive updates. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at Marcy's Mayhem. Copyright © Marcy’s Mayhem All rights reserved by the author Permission to copy for single-classroom use
Woo-hoo! Are y'all enjoying summer vacation as much as I am??? Don't get me wrong, I love school, my students, and teaching but boy was I ...
I have compiled the best preschool books for letter K! Enjoy reading together with your child or student!
WritingStudents can use this writing prompt (based on the book Miss Nelson is Missing) when they have a substitute teacher! It's a great activity addition for your students to do while you're gone. I hope your students enjoy this activity!My Teacher is Missing!Have your substitute teacher read Miss ...
Need to get your ADHD reading? See how this mom of 2 ADHD boys turned things around and got her kids to be prolific, successful readers. Lots of tips and tricks from a mom who has been there!
Your students are sure to enjoy this word search puzzle activity featuring characters and themes from the book Wonder by Raquel Jaramillo (R.J. Palacio). Puzzles make great no prep activities for early finishers, bell ringers, morning work, handouts, homework, novel study, reading comprehension and lesson plan supplements, themed classrooms, sponge activities, introductions to new topics, and sub files. The word bank includes the following terms: Appearances, August, Bullying, Courage, Daisy, Deformed, Eddie, Excluded, Family, Friendship, Identity, Isolation, Jack, Julian, Justin, Kindness, Mask, Miranda, Mr. Browne, Olivia, Palacio, Prejudice, Suffering, and Summer. Puzzlers must look for the vocabulary words in all directions including backwards and diagonally and there are some overlapping words. This means it is a fairly challenging word search. For extra fun, when all of the words have been found, the remaining letters spell out a quote from Wonder. Save yourself a ton of time and always have something to engage your students at the ready with these related resources: • Wonder Crossword Puzzle • Where the Red Fern Grows Word Search • Freak the Mighty Word Search • Character Traits Crossword We love FEEDBACK! And you earn CREDITS! • Log in to your Teachers Pay Teachers account. • Click on the drop down menu “My TpT”. • Select “My Purchases”. • Choose ratings and leave feedback. • Know that we love you for it! ♥ ♥ ♥ Puzzles to Print guarantees you the highest quality crosswords, word finds, cryptograms, Sudoku and number puzzles available.
This reader's theater script will become one of your favorite back to school activities! If you love the back to school book First Day Jitters by Julie Danneberg, your students will enjoy performing the reader's theater script even more. Based on the events from the silly picture book, I have created a reader's theater and reading literature toolkit that BIG KIDS will love to perform in those first days of school. This First Day Jitters for BIG KIDS resource includes: • 2-page 4-character reader's theater script • context clue word work • reader response questions • post-reading writing prompts • an end of text project • summary work Your students will be engaged starting off the school year with this fun take on this funny text. Have them perform in multiple groups of four in order to showcase their fluency and performing arts talents, while working on comprehension, summarizing, and context clue word work. Summary: Mr. Hartwell wants Sarah to wake up and get ready for school, but she is refusing. She is nervous to begin her year at a new school where she is afraid no one will like her. At the end, we learn that Sarah is not Mr. Hartwell's daughter, but his wife, a teacher, starting her school year at a new school. About Mrs. Beers I am entering my 23rd year in the classroom as a language arts teacher. I have taught self-contained 5th grade, 6th-8th reading Intervention, 6th and 7th grade language arts. I have my M.Ed. as a reading specialist and I am a National Board Certified Teacher.
Improve reading skills with practice for silent letter patterns kn, wr, mb, and gn. Help kids remember what they have learned with engaging activities, posters, a mini book, and an assessment. Easy differentiation with challenge activities. What Others are Saying: “So many activities for one sound. I love them. Kids enjoy taking the mini book home. Very nice resource.” -Vaishali P. “Such a great chance of pace from our phonics curriculum. I love all the different activities, and my students enjoyed them too!” -Kimberly A. Contents: *4 Posters *4-page Flap Book *20 Practice Pages *5 Challenge Activities (for differentiation) *13 Integrated Vocabulary Pages *3 Word Sorts *1 Challenge Word Sort *1 Assessment *Answer Keys **For personal and single classroom use only. If using with multiple classrooms, please purchase additional licenses at a reduced rate.** More Phonics: *CVCe Activities *Vowel Sound Activities *Syllable Activities *Bossy R Activities *Diphthong Activities *Phonics Mini Books *Long Vowel Activities ........................................................................................................................... *FREE Reading Skills Poster Set for newsletter subscribers SIGN UP NOW *CLICK THE STAR by my name to FOLLOW me! *Visit me on my Blog, my Facebook Page, on Pinterest, or on Instagram ........................................................................................................................... Popular Centers: *Sight Word Practice *I Spy Phonics Center *Making Words Center Popular Math *Intro to Arrays *Open Number Line Practice Pack *Two Step Word Problems *Math Fact Color by Numbers *Counting and Skip Counting Dot-to-Dots Popular Reading *Phonics Anchor Charts *Expository Text Structures *Fairy Tale Genre Study Packet *Syllable Rules Worksheets *Biography Genre Study Popular Writing *Personal Narrative Writing Resources *Parts of Speech Marker Mania *Opinion Writing Resources *How-To Writing Resources
