This activity can be used with the story Tacky the Penguin to help students learn about character traits. Students can cut, sort, and glue the traits that correctly represent Tacky. An additional worksheet is included for higher students where they can generate and write 4 character traits to descri...
One of the topics of conversation that keeps coming up in our district when talking about math is always how to teach young children to master their addition and subtraction facts. With constantly changing standards and increasing expectations, it can be difficult to keep up with everything. In this post, I share Spring Math Fact […]
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Grade Levels K - 2nd Subjects English Language Arts, Summer, Engineering Resource Type Lesson Plans (Individual), Activities, Printables Formats Included PDF Pages 83 pages
BUNDLE | A set of 10-book companions with multiple activities to practice sequencing and reading comprehension with the wacky penguin Tacky and his friends. What book companions will be included? • Tacky the Penguin • Three Cheers for Tacky • Tacky in Trouble • Tacky Goes to Camp • Tacky and the Haunted Igloo • Tacky and the Winter Games • Tacky and the Emperor • Tacky's Christmas • Happy Birthday Tacky • Tackylocks Other supplies you'll need for each book companion: • the books • a paper lunch bag • sandwich baggie Connect with me: • Newsletter • Blog • Facebook • Instagram • Pinterest • Don't forget about the green ★ to follow my store to get notifications of new resources and freebies! Thanks for Looking and Happy Teaching!
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We dove into character traits this week and what better guy to do that with than Tacky?!?! My kids love this odd little penguin! After reading the book, I recorded what my little ones had to say: Then we used Lindsey (The Teacher Wife)‘s character page from her Reading Comprehension Pack. I have both her […]
Tacky the Odd Penguin Several Comparing Activities and Charts Tacky Booklet (Reading sight words emergent reader) (Writing the word Yes! on each page) 2 Roll and Cover Games Penguin Lined Paper for Writing Word Bank Page 3 Word Work Pages (tacky, friends, penguin) 2 Build a Sentence pages Counting ...
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Read about some silly characters who fall asleep in some strange places in Dr. Seuss's Sleep Book. With engaging rhyme and repetition, these activities...
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Tacky the Penguin Character Trait Activities and Word Wall Cards has everything you need to help teach your students about character traits and physical traits! This character trait activities pack is a great book companion for the story 'Tacky the Penguin' by Helen Lester. Tacky the Penguin printables are the perfect addition for your winter activities and character traits unit! Tacky the Penguin activities consists of both color and black and white cut and paste sorting worksheets, no prep character trait graphic organizers, roll a die activities, word wall cards, and character trait anchor charts (answer sheets) to display on your bulletin board! Product Use ♥ Literacy centers ♥ Morning work ♥ Assessment ♥ Homework ♥ Class discussions ******************************************************************* This kit is also available in the bundle below. Save 30% off! Tacky the Penguin Bundle ******************************************************************** Tacky the Penguin Sorting Activities (color and b/w) • Teacher instructions • Sort the character traits for Tacky the Penguin and his companions (Lovely, Goodly, Angel, Perfect & Neatly). • Sort Tacky’s character traits into appearance and qualities. • Sort the words into synonyms and antonyms for the word weird. • Student select a hunter from the story and list his physical traits and qualities. They then are to write what they infer about the character. Tacky the Penguin Cut and Paste Activities & Anchor Charts (color and b/w) • Cut and paste the 4 character traits to describe Tacky’s qualities and paste into the boxes. • Cut and paste the 4 physical traits to describe Tacky’s appearance. • Cut and paste the 4 character traits to describe Angel’s qualities. • Answer sheets for cut and paste activities, which can be used as anchor charts to display on your bulletin board. • Students select a hunter from the story. Draw the hunter inside the box in the middle and write 4 qualities inside each box to describe the character. • Students then write 4 physical traits to describe the hunter and draw a picture of him inside the middle box. • Students draw a picture of Goodly in the middle box and write 4 qualities inside each box to describe the character. • Students draw a picture of Goodly and write 4 physical traits to describe the character. Tacky the Penguin Roll a Die Activities Students will roll a die and find evidence in the text to support each of the character traits. There are two roll a die activities included for Tacky the Penguin and his companions. Students will record their evidence on the templates provided. Character traits and Character Word Wall Cards Also included in this pack is 2 sets of bright blue and white word wall cards to display on your bulletin board to assist students when writing about characters in the story, One set is in fancy bold writing whilst the other set is in simple bold font. The word wall cards include the following words: • Tacky, Angel, Perfect, Goodly, Lovely, Neatly & hunters • Character traits - peculiar, odd, strange, funny, weird, unusual, brave, playful, silly, friendly, foolish, joyful, ungraceful, fearful, loud, quiet, graceful, nice, nasty, mean, smart, wicked, cruel, polite & confident. 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Math is my very favorite subject to teach! I love that it lends itself so nicely to hands-on activities and games. There are so many ways that you can take a dry math curriculum and make it fun! These ideas are perfect for the classroom teacher or a homeschooler! 1. Integrate Technology I know that
This is my second Google Digital Activity that I created today so I am going to upload it while catching up on the Game of Thrones! I split this proofs activity into 3 "levels"for students. Below are descriptions and pictures of each level. Level A: This level has the scrambled statements and reasons (I use this level for most of my special education students). Students are able to interactively move the statements and reasons into the correct spot. Level B: This level has the table set up for students so they know how many statements and reasons they need (I give my on-level geometry students this level). They can press insert text box into each box and write out the statements and reasons. Level C: This level is blank and reserved normally for pre-AP students. We are not 1:1 yet, but I can reserve Chromebooks/iPads/a computer lab once school starts back up. Below are some more pictures of the activity. If you want to use this activity in Google, you and your students will need a free Google account to access this activity. Directions for Google use: 1. After you have downloaded the resource into your Google Drive, make a copy to share with your students. It is important to make a copy so that students do not make any changes to the original. 2. Share the COPIED link to your students (not the original). Make sure that you press "can edit" 3. Students will then be able to access the copied link in their Google Drive. When students are finished, they can share the final product with you. If you can think of any way that I can edit this to make it better for all students, please leave a comment. Here are the Google Files: Parallel and Perpendicular Proofs Level A Parallel and Perpendicular Proofs Level B Parallel and Perpendicular Proofs Level C
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4 Distance learning or face to face, in-person reading activities with the book Clifford's Day With Dad by Norman Bridwell. Have students read or listen to this story as a teacher read aloud on Zoom, Google Meet, WebEx, etc. Then, assign these Comprehension, Story Retell (Beginning, Middle, End with Central Message), Using Illustrations, and Who's Telling The Story (1st or 3rd Person) Google Slides in your Google Classroom! Easy and done! These are also printable for classroom worksheets (just delete the pre-placed text boxes to print)! Goes great with ELA standards RL.K.1, RL.K.2, RL.K.3, RL.K.7 RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.6. RL.1.7 RL.2.1, RL.2.3, RL.2.7 I love to teach this book at the end of the school year for Father's Day before we get out for summer break. Goes great with 1.H.1.3 since Father's Day is a holiday. If you like this file, please check out my ever growing collection of products. Each set is printable and digital! Great for in-person and virtual students in your hybrid classroom. Phonics and Grammar ELA- Read Alouds Science Social Studies I also have math (digital) and other fun odds and ends! Math Products Bag Toppers and Labels Student Gift Tags Hope you enjoy this file, and please follow my store! Courtney Q Goodness Gracious Grade 1 Don't forget to leave a rating and feedback to receive credits toward future TpT purchases! And please note that drag and drop activities do not work in present mode. You will need Google Drive™ in order to access this resource. Your students will also need Google™ accounts so they can access the virtual/digital parts of this activity. Sharing via Google Classroom™ is recommended, but sharing through Google Drive™ is another option. With this purchase, TpT will automatically make a copy of the folder, create a TpT folder in you Drive™, and add the folder to your Google Drive™. In this process, TpT will need your permission to briefly access you Google Drive™. Here is a TpT link for more information. Tags: Clifford, Character Education, Family, No Prep, Ready To Use, ELA, Reading, Read Aloud, Interactive Reading, Story, Theme, Thematic, Social Studies, Holidays, Dad, Daddy, Father, Father's Day, distance learning, virtual learning, Read Aloud, Fiction, Google Slides, Google Classroom, YouTube, Google Meet, Zoom, WebEx, Virtual Learning, Distance Learning, Online, Digital, Concurrent, In Person, HyFlex, Synchronous, Asynchronous, Hybrid, Simultaneously, Interactive, Drag, Drop, Characters, Character Traits, Describe, Description, Details, Settings, Sequence, Problem, Solution, Comprehension, Illustrations, Pictures, 3rd Person, 1st Person, Point of View
Creating a math block that involves guided math means making the most out of mini-lessons. Incorporating read-alouds into math instruction is the perfect solution. This mouse counting math activity is an engaging and fun mini-lesson for little learners. Mouse Count The mouse books by Ellen Stoll Walsh are great to use in early childhood classrooms.
This week we started one of my favorite reading units~ Tacky the Penguin! I made this packet of activities to add to the unit that I know my kiddos will have a lot of fun with! I'm so excited to use these with my class! I think they'll enjoy the Tacky brain break cards the most! That's just a sample of what is inside. Click here to read more! Here are a few freebie pages from the set that I hope your students will like! Click on the picture to download it from my dropbox! Have fun with them!
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Do your students just love Tacky, the Penguin?! If I can find one reason to be bummed that I’m on maternity leave, it’s that I don’t get to teach TACKY! My students l-o-v-e reading about that silly Tacky and I love teaching all about him! Last year I created my Mo Willems author study and […]
What a week (if you consider ONLY 2 days of school… a week!!) We had a HUGE snow storm this week and had 3 days of school cancelled! This week was our 2nd week of working on our Penguin Unit! We of course did not get everything done that I was hoping, but my kiddos […]
4 Distance learning or face to face, in-person reading activities with the book The Gingerbread Man and the Leprechaun Loose At School by Laura Murray. Have students read or listen to this story as a teacher read aloud on Zoom, Google Meet, WebEx, etc. Then, assign these Comprehension, Retell, Using Illustrations, and Compare/Contrast Characters Google Slides in your Google Classroom! Easy and done! These are also printable for classroom worksheets (just delete the pre-placed text boxes to print)! Goes great with ELA standards RL.K.1, RL.K.2, RL.K.3, RL.K.7, RL.K.9 RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.7, RL.1.9 RL.2.1, RL.2.3, RL.2.7 Also, goes great with 1st Grade Social Studies Standard 1.H.1.3 since St. Patrick's Day is a holiday. I have another interactive reading activity with the book Gingerbread Loose In The School. You can find it here! If you like this file, please check out my ever growing collection of products. Each set is printable and digital! Great for in-person and virtual students in your hybrid classroom. ELA- Read Alouds Phonics and Grammar Science Social Studies I also have math (digital) and other fun odds and ends! Math Products Bag Toppers and Labels Student Gift Tags Hope you enjoy this file, and please follow my store! Courtney Q Goodness Gracious Grade 1 Don't forget to leave a rating and feedback to receive credits toward future TpT purchases! And please note that drag and drop activities do not work in present mode. You will need Google Drive™ in order to access this resource. Your students will also need Google™ accounts so they can access the virtual/digital parts of this activity. Sharing via Google Classroom™ is recommended, but sharing through Google Drive™ is another option. With this purchase, TpT will automatically make a copy of the folder, create a TpT folder in you Drive™, and add the folder to your Google Drive™. In this process, TpT will need your permission to briefly access you Google Drive™. Here is a TpT link for more information. Tags: March, Leprechaun, Saint Patrick's Day, St. Patrick, holiday, Irish, shamrocks, google classroom, google slides, distance learning, virtual learning, Read Aloud, Fiction, February, Google Slides, Google Classroom, YouTube, Google Meet, Zoom, WebEx, Virtual Learning, Distance Learning, Online, Digital, Concurrent, In Person, HyFlex, Synchronous, Asynchronous, Hybrid, Simultaneously, Interactive, Drag, Drop, Characters, Compare, Contrast, Details, Settings, Sequence, Problem, Solution, Comprehension, No Prep, Ready To Use, Illustrations, Pictures, Picture Walk
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Measurement and time are usually short lived in my room! That is unfortunate, but it is true. We spend a LOT of time on number sense, addition, subtraction, and place value that I feel like these three first grade standards get short-changed: 1. Nonstandard measurement and comparing/ordering of lengths 2. Telling Time to the half […]
No Prep Emergency Sub Plans for "Tacky the Penguin." Just print and copy!! There are enough activities in this packet to last at least 2 days if needed! All you need to leave your sub is a copy of "Tacky the Penguin" and an informational book on penguins (if you choose to use it during your science block). There is also a math game included that uses dice and counters (if you choose to use it during math). This packet includes the following: A Sub Plan Overview Template & Instructions for each activity. Just print and circle which activity you'd like your sub to complete with your class. I have created a few options for each subject so that you may choose which is appropriate for your students. ----> UPDATED TO INCLUDE EDITABLE DIRECTIONS! You can now edit the direction pages for your sub! Edit the directions I already have typed or make your own! Activities included in this packet: READING: Story Map (character/setting/beg/mid/end) Character Traits Compare/Contrast Venn Diagram The “Odd Bird” (2 versions) WRITING: Responding to the Text - "Friendship" Letter to the Teacher All About Penguins (half page & full page) MATH: Missing Numbers (2 versions - counting by ones and tens) Odd and Even (numbers to 20) Addition & Subtraction Coloring Pages Roll & Cover Math Game (sums to 12 & adding 10 more) SCIENCE: Can/Have/Are Tree Map Penguin Research Graphic Organizer WORD WORK: Word Hunt (words that start with P) Word Search (words from Tacky the Penguin) DON'T MISS THESE POPULAR RESOURCES!! NO-PREP SUB PLANS HERE Build your own SUB STATION for Grades K-2 or Grades 3/4 Get organized for MATERNITY LEAVE Print your own *gorgeous* TEACHER PLANNER Get your DATA DUNN! Classroom DECOR and Bulletin Boards ⭑ Click the Green Star to follow my store! Never miss a SALE! -> All new resources are 20% off for the first 24 hours!!! Find me on Instagram@mrshenryinfirst Check out my TEACHER BLOG -> www.mrshenryinfirst.com
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Very cute, hands-on craftivity just right for back to school! Learn all about your new students and the math in their lives! Makes a very cute display and covers a variety of standards! Inside this pack there are 4 different Math about Me pages (ranging from easy to more difficult) and 9 different kids to choose from. As always, you can get yours RIGHT HERE!!! Here are a few pics for you! Enjoy!!
This year, at a Math Lead in-service at our Education Centre, I was introduced to 3-Act Math Tasks. They've engaged my students so much that they are now a
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4 Distance learning or face to face, in-person reading activities with the book Clifford Takes a Trip by Norman Bridwell. Have students listen to this story on Epic Books (GetEpic.com) or listen to this story as a teacher read aloud on Zoom, Google Meet, WebEx, etc. Then, assign these Comprehension, Story Elements (Characters, Setting, Problem, Solution), Character Analysis, and Drag and Drop Sequence Google Slides in your Google Classroom! Easy and done! These are also printable for classroom worksheets (just delete the pre-placed text boxes to print)! Goes great with ELA standards RL.K.1, RL.K.2, RL.K.3 RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3 RL.2.1, RL.2.3 If you like this file, please check out my ever growing collection of products. Each set is printable and digital! Great for in-person and virtual students in your hybrid classroom. Phonics and Grammar ELA- Read Alouds Science Social Studies I also have math (digital) and other fun odds and ends! Math Products Bag Toppers and Labels Student Gift Tags Hope you enjoy this file, and please follow my store! Courtney Q Goodness Gracious Grade 1 Don't forget to leave a rating and feedback to receive credits toward future TpT purchases! And please note that drag and drop activities do not work in present mode. You will need Google Drive™ in order to access this resource. Your students will also need Google™ accounts so they can access the virtual/digital parts of this activity. Sharing via Google Classroom™ is recommended, but sharing through Google Drive™ is another option. With this purchase, TpT will automatically make a copy of the folder, create a TpT folder in you Drive™, and add the folder to your Google Drive™. In this process, TpT will need your permission to briefly access you Google Drive™. Here is a TpT link for more information. Tags: Summer, Last Day, Vacation, Trip, Big Red Dog, No Prep, Ready To Use, ELA, Reading, Read Aloud, Interactive Reading, Story, Theme, Thematic, Social Studies, google classroom, google slides, distance learning, virtual learning, Read Aloud, Fiction, Google Slides, Google Classroom, YouTube, Google Meet, Zoom, WebEx, Virtual Learning, Distance Learning, Online, Digital, Concurrent, In Person, HyFlex, Synchronous, Asynchronous, Hybrid, Simultaneously, Interactive, Drag, Drop, Characters, Character Traits, Analyze, Describe, Description, Details, Settings, Sequence, Problem, Solution, Comprehension, Reorder, Sequence, Match
Are your students struggling to graph polynomial functions? In this post is a free cheat sheet for the steps of graphing polynomials, as well as links to other helpful resources for teaching polynomials.
