Vowel Sounds Of The Letter Y There are so many phonics rules! Amazingly, most of our little ones are able to break the code and become fluent readers. After students learn the letters and sounds of the alphabet, we kind of rock their world a bit by teaching them that certain letters can have different […]

After Christmas break, I love incorporating winter themed activities into my instruction. Read about my favorite winter activities for upper elementary.

Animals in Winter have very unique behaviors and habits. Some hibernate, migrate or adapt. Take a look at the three kinds of adaptations.

Plan a fun geography homeschool lesson with this Disneyland map challenge. You can do this at home or in the parks!

Are you planning a family vacation to Universal Studios in Orlando this summer? There are lots of opportunities around the park to sneak in some homeschooling with all the fun you'll be having!! Take a look at these fun ways to homeschool while you're there!

Affiliate DisclaimerWe sometimes use affiliate links in our content. This won’t cost you anything, but […]

This a Zoo model, which I have done for the annual exhibition at my daughter’ playschool. I have uploaded the video of how to make it. Check it out!!!

Solve your first grader's grammar woes with this cute verb worksheet. He'll determine the right verb form based on the subject of each sentence.

Review of Josefina Unit Study, American Girl Multi-sensory curriculum

Do you have a third grader coming up in your homeschool? See this list of best 3rd grade homeschool curriculum to help you plan out your school year.

Learn about the first Americans through the eyes of a young Nez Perce girl, Kaya. Discover who the Horse People were... their families, customs, celebration ...

Have the best summer with this super summer schedule for kids bundle. This weekly summer schedule includes the best kids activities and daily summer themes. Take our ideas or create your own.  The PDF will include: Weekly Summer Schedule (Blank) Daily Summer themes and activities for kids If you do not immediately receive the email, make sure to check your promotions, spam, and junk folders! Email [email protected] if you run into any problems.

Download your free valentine's Activity Coloring book for your kids. These are great to share with their friends at school

Hi Everyone! It's time to start planning for November! Make sure you downloaded our free Thanksgiving crafts that make the perfect bulletin board displays. Want to teach about the Story of the First Thanksgiving? Need something that is well-organized, easy to differentiate, and covers a variety of information about this important topic? Look no further and check out this blog post that describes The Story of the First Thanksgiving Pocketbook. You will be able to seamlessly move through content with your students, and each child will be able to create their own pocketbook portfolio along the way to store their work. Students, parents and administrators LOVE the impressive final product, and it will be a keepsake that they will be proud of and love to show off!! This mega unit includes all the materials you will need to help your students learn about: · The Mayflower Voyage · The Pilgrims and Plymouth Plantation · Native Americans (Wampanoag Tribe) Check out the different elements below that are included in all 3 units. Look for the link to grab a FREE COPY of the Thanksgiving Then and Now Comprehension Workbook to supplement student learning that goes perfectly with this pocketbook. PowerPoint Presentations Begin the unit by engaging your class with a colorful PowerPoint presentation to grab their attention and get them thinking. Easily move into a group discussion after the open-ended question is given on the last slide to give students a chance to demonstrate their knowledge about the topic. Re-visit the PowerPoint throughout the week based on the needs of your class and time frame of your lesson. Anchor Chart Use the colorful pictures and text at the end of the unit to create beautiful anchor charts that can be displayed in your classroom throughout the unit. As students move throughout the unit, have students recall facts learned and have them actively participate in creating the anchor chart. Vocabulary Cards Print, laminate and cut these eye-catching vocabulary words to serve as visuals for students to refer back to throughout the unit. Hang them on your word wall, classroom door, bulletin boards, or even make students their own copies of the cards to serve as an easy reference. Vocabulary Flip Books Students can demonstrate their knowledge of key vocabulary words using the interactive vocabulary flip book. Give students picture cards, and they can cut, match, and glue onto corresponding outer flaps. Then, students can write the definition/describe the vocabulary words using the lines on the inside of the book. Student Workbook Color print, then staple the workbooks together for each student. Trim the edges if time allows to make a smaller booklet that will fit nicely in each pocket. Students can read for information on the topic then answer comprehension questions related to the topic at the bottom of each page. Students may benefit from working with a partner or small group. For students below level, you may choose to open the document onto a Smart Board and read along with them in a whole group setting. Graphic organizers and writing paper Students complete graphic organizer either as an independent activity or whole group to demonstrate their knowledge of the topic, writing multiple key details and facts. Then, students can use the graphic organizers as a reference to create a longer writing piece, consisting of multiple paragraphs. Smart Art Students will love to write in a "fun" way when they color, write and glue together a smart art writing activity. These are perfect for a bulletin board display and they look great inside the pocketbook too! Supplemental Pages and Early Finisher Work Multiple activities are included to supplement the content learned through the student comprehension workbooks and the PowerPoint presentation. Activities can be used for morning work, early finishers, or for homework. Activities include: ABC order, a crossword puzzle, acrostic poem, and word search. Ready to download your FREE First Thanksgiving MINI unit with an 8-page comprehension workbook, writing paper, graphic organizers and more? Grab this HUGE freebie right here! Check out our Thanksgiving Pocketbook and Digital unit BUNDLE-- perfect for hybrid classrooms!

Leveled Classroom Library Labels: A through Z Organize your classroom library with this set of BRIGHT library labels. This product contains everything you need to label the books in your classroom library: Wide bin labels which has 3 different designs and the Narrow bin labels which also has those 3 designs to choose from! Large labels are included for use on leveled book boxes and/or guided reading book storage bins. Large labels print 4 per page and small labels print 10 per page. These labels come in Neon with a White Background, Neon with a Black Background and Black and White (If printing in Black and White, I suggest printing onto colorful paper to make it pop!). I use these labels to organize my leveled books in by classroom library. This helps not only with guided reading, but it makes it easy for my students to find books at their "Just Right" reading level as their weekly baggie books. If you are looking for an easy way to organize your library for you and your students, then you have found it! You may also be interested in these other back to school products: Classroom Promise- Behavior Management or Back to School Activity Bathroom Signs Back to School Newspaper Writing Activity Year Long Holiday ABC Order Cut & Paste Worksheets- No Prep Printables! Thanks for stopping by my store! Looking for more from me? Let's Connect! I ❤ Followers! Be the first to know about new products and freebies! Just click the green “Follow Me” star under my store name on this page. Please leave feedback if you purchase this product; happy teaching :)

This stress free end of the year Secret Agent unit will have your students engaged and excited about learning all the way to the last day! These print and go cross-curricular activities include reading comprehension, persuasive writing, graphing, STEM, an escape room activity and much more! Students will love this fun end of the year review as they work to become "secret agents". This is the PRINTABLE VERSION, the DIGITAL VERSION is available here. This resource includes: •Secret Agent Name Tags and Classroom Signs: set the stage to engage and turn your classroom into a top secret Agent Headquarters.  •Find the Evidence: a reading activity where students will read a text and answer evidence based questions from the text.  •Crack the Code:  Students will use the template to create their own decoder wheel which they will use to write and solve secret coded messages.  •Identifying Fingerprints: After learning about the three main fingerprint patterns, students will collect classmate fingerprints and categorize them based on the pattern.  •Training Manual: Students will write a letter to future learners giving their best advice for how to succeed in your class.  •Create a Gadget: Get those imaginations ignited with this fun inventive assignment! Students will create a spy gadget and write to explain how it is used.  •Collecting Data: A math activity where students survey classmates, create a bar graph and analyze data. •Final Report: In this persuasive writing activity, students will explain why they deserve to graduate from spy training and move on to the next grade.  •Escape Game: Students will complete 5 missions to collect all the spy gear it requires to become a Secret Agent. The missions include: → Reading: After reading a text, students will have to fill out a main idea graphic organizer.  → Social Studies: Using a map of the United States and clues, students will identify the location of the Secret Agent Headquarters. → Science: In this STEM mission, students will create a way for a Secret Agent to successfully slide down a zipline. → Math: Students will analyze math problems to decide if they are correct or incorrect to solve a secret code. → Logic: Using observation skills, students will have to find objects that are hidden in a picture.  SEE WHAT OTHER EDUCATORS ARE SAYING ABOUT THIS RESOURCE: ❤️"What a perfect, fun, and engaging way to end the year!" ❤️"Great resource, loved using it!" ❤️"So much fun!" Related Products ⭐ Last Day of School Signs ⭐ Editable Digital End of the Year Scrapbook ⭐ 3rd Grade Review Summer Packet ⭐ End of the Year Flipgrid Surveys ⭐ Escape Room Solve the Mystery Challenge ⭐ Escape Room Challenge Bundle ⭐⭐⭐ How to get TPT credits to use on future purchases ⭐⭐⭐ Go to your My Purchases page. Beside each purchase you'll see a Provide Feedback button, click it and you will be taken to a page where you can leave a quick rating and a short comment about the product. Why is feedback so important? Each time you provide feedback, you’ll earn TPT credits that can be applied to future purchases to save you money! Plus, the feedback you provide helps us make our products better suit your needs! ⭐⭐⭐How To Follow Our Store ⭐⭐⭐ Click to Follow us and receive notifications when we upload a new resource!