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Teach students about creativity and innovation with this 10-day mini-unit designed for grades 2-5. Each lesson is about 5-15 minutes long and includes engaging activities that demonstrate the value of creativity and innovation across various disciplines including science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. More info: This creativity mini unit is designed to cultivate critical thinking and collaborative problem-solving skills - reinforcing the role of creativity in our everyday world. The lessons in this unit are based on real-world examples of creativity. From J.K. Rowling's imaginative wizarding world to groundbreaking scientific innovations, students will understand how creativity drives progress and can be harnessed to solve problems. Features include: Kid-friendly definition and examples of creativity and innovation. Activities showcasing the role of imagination and connecting unrelated ideas in creative thinking. Interactive brainstorming exercises encourage collaboration and building on others' ideas. Exploration of the importance of trying new things in creative discoveries. Keywords: Creativity for kids, Elementary teaching resources, Interactive learning unit, Cross-disciplinary teaching, Innovation in education, Elementary education, STEM and arts education, Problem-solving skills, Creative thinking activities, Collaborative learning. Follow my TPT store to get notified of new products! I offer 50% off for the first 48 hours. - Follow Me Here You can also follow me on social media --> @atrailblazingteacher I am not affiliated or associated with Google, nor do they endorse this resource. Don't forget to leave feedback! :) TPT offers credits that can be applied to future purchases! To earn credits, simply rate and comment on the product. This product is for personal use in a single classroom only. No part of this download may be copied, sold, distributed, or edited without the permission of the author. Additional licenses may be purchased from my TPT store. Please do not post this document online; however, feel free to blog or post on social media about the use of this product as long as you credit back to my TPT store with a link.
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Are you on the lookout for dynamic and educational writing lessons that will captivate your students' imaginations? Do you wish you could find FREE writing lessons and activities for your classroom? If so, then you're in the right place! In this writing lesson roundup, I'm sharing a collection of 5 free writing lessons tailored for grades 4-8. These lessons are not only educational but also hands-on and interactive, making them perfect for any day in the classroom. Whether you're looking to spice up your regular writing instruction or need activities suitable for substitute teaching, these resources are designed to add a touch of excitement to your classroom. Check out these popular writing FREEBIES... 1. Free Story Cubes to Write an Adventure Story: This adventure writing lesson incorporates narrative story cubes to inspire students in crafting their adventure stories. The use of story cubes adds an interactive component, allowing students to roll the cubes and create unique story elements, enhancing the hands-on nature of the lesson. After students "roll" and plan, they'll write an adventure story worthy of sharing with classmates! Download the Free Writing Adventure Narrative HERE. 2. Free Spring Lesson: Spring Poetry Lesson and Craftivity: Explore the beauty of spring through poetry with this free lesson. It not only guides students in crafting poems related to spring but also includes a craftivity element. Students create kites with their poems. The combination of writing and a creative activity makes it engaging for students. (Oh, and there's even a parts of speech element to this freebie!) Click here for the FREE Sprint Poetry Lesson and Craftivity. 3. Free Writing Prompts Perfect for Daily Writing: This resource provides a collection of free writing prompts suitable for daily use. Teachers can use these prompts to spark creativity and encourage regular writing practice. The flexibility of daily prompts makes it ideal for supplementing writing instruction regularly. These prompts can be assembled into a paper chain to make them especially fun and festive! Grab 20 Free Writing Prompts Here. 4. Winter Myth Writing: Free Writing Lesson: Engage students in myth writing with a winter theme. Students get to spin different cards to help them develop key components of their myths. This lesson encourages students to create their own winter myths, fostering creativity and imaginative storytelling. The winter theme adds a seasonal touch to the writing experience. Check out the Winter Myth Writing Freebie HERE. 5. Free Limerick Writing Lesson (Digital and Paper Version): This lesson can be used to celebrate St. Patrick's Day or any day of the year. It involves teaching students how to write limericks. It offers both digital and paper versions, making it versatile for different teaching environments. The hands-on nature of limerick writing adds an interactive element to the lesson. Download the Free Limerick Writing Lesson HERE. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- I hope you've found a few writing lessons that you can add to your teacher toolbox. Here are all the links in case you missed any freebies! --- Adventure Story Writing Lesson --- Spring Poetry Lesson and Craftivity --- 20 Free Writing Prompts --- Winter Myth Writing Lesson --- Limerick Writing Lesson Thanks so much for stopping by! Mary Beth P.S. I LOVE creating writing resources. Find all my favorite writing units here.
Creative lesson plans are important in secondary ELA because they challenge students to go beyond the obvious and think outside the box. Creative lessons plans are also highly engaging for struggling and gifted students. This list of activities encourages creative thinking and growth mindset all
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Fables are an important part of English Language Arts instruction. The genre, which often includes animals that act like humans and moral lessons, is perfect for targeted lessons in reading, writing, listening, speaking, and analyzing. Classic and modern fables are both entertaining and approachable. Fables also shed light on other cultures, characterization, and moral lessons. Most importantly, they're just plain fun to teach! Here are 6 easy ways to teach fables in your classroom... I LOVE giving students a chance to write their very own fable. I recommend starting with mentor texts so that students can become experts on the genre. Then, through targeted writing instruction, students can write their own story that includes a moral, animal characters, story elements, and illustrations. As students develop their stories, you can even have them "pitch" their stories to their peers acting as storybook editors. Once students have written a strong fable, take these lessons to the next level and let students create a children's book filled with illustrations. You could even have them share their fables with younger students. Check out this ready-to-teach Fable Writing Unit! Don't you just love lessons that meet a ton of instructional standards at once? Well, this fable unit does just that! It’s a 7-day unit designed around Aesop’s fable “The Ant and the Grasshopper,” and in it students read three different versions of the fable. After building background on each form, they have the opportunity to critically read and respond to the fable in prose, verse, and drama form. Through small group work, independent studies, and class discussions students will not only understand and appreciate the elements of a fable and each form of literature, but they’ll also develop a deep understanding of each text. Learn more about this unit here. Of course, fables are wonderful to read in the classroom. But, why just read a fable when you can also connect, investigate, write, and draw? I created this Foldable Fables resource with Art with Jenny K. to combine reading, writing, and illustrating. This resource is super engaging because students create an accordion-style booklet filled with their learning and creativity. It's fun and educational! The seven learning activities help students connect deeply to their reading. Check out the super engaging Foldable Fable here! I've found that fables are wonderful to add to learning stations focused on reading comprehension skills. For instance, in this sequencing centers resource, students investigate "Fox and the Goat" at one of the learning stations. At the station, they're tasked to read the fable and then put the fable in the correct sequence with an interactive shape. Since fables are often short and focused they're the perfect addition to reading comprehension learning stations! Fables lend themselves perfectly to plays. I've found that students respond really well to opportunities to perform short skits and plays in the classroom. In this theme mini-unit, students get to act out "The Four Oxen and a Lion." As a small group, they practice reading out loud, acting, and investigating theme. It's fun for students to get into different characters as they act out a fable! I'm a big fan of reading out loud to students. Often, I would read stories to students as they completed their daily warm-ups. My read alouds included novels, poems, short stories, and of course, fables. You might mix-up your own read alouds with fables from around the world or modern fables. Here are a few collections of fables that you might want to add to your classroom library... --- Aesop's Fables: The Classic Edition --- Buddhist Stories for Kids --- Filipino Children's Favorite Stories ------------------------------------------------------------------- I hope you've found some simple ways to teach fables in your classroom! Fables really are wonderful literature treasures for teaching reading, writing, investigating, performing, and more! Thanks for stopping by! Mary Beth P.S. My friend, Art with Jenny K., has another idea for adding fables to the classroom. Check out her post here. *This post contains affiliate links.
This lesson will explain why email etiquette is essential in school and beyond, have students examine student emails, teaches the parts of the email with short games, and includes a student assignment, and assignment rubric for easy grading! This activity includes: -Email Etiquette Lesson -Short Parts of the Email Games -Example Student Emails to Analyze -Email Assignment -Email Assignment Rubric -Teacher's Guide -Google Slides and PDF viewing options.
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This product features various activities to help students dive deeper into the classic Rip Van Winkle. Students will examine theme, cause & effect, problem & solution, main idea, KWL, and making inferences. Students will use various graphic organizers, comprehension questions, and writing activities to explore the text. This product includes both a print and DIGITAL copy. The digital copy is great for DISTANCE LEARNING! You can access the digital copy via Easel by TPT which allows students to complete the activity on any device. Benefits of having both Print and Digital Copies of this product: You can easily assign to students via Google Classroom. Students can complete and submit the activity on a laptop or tablet. You can review students completed work, add feedback, and return to students. The digital copy is editable! You can add notes or instructions, highlight important points, and add/remove text boxes which makes differentiation a breeze! Print copies are great for early finishers! Answer Keys are included! Both the Print and Digital copies of this resource are No-Prep for you! I have included Answer Keys and Text Boxes so all you to do is assign the activities to your students! Don't Forget to Leave Me Feedback - Earns You TPT Credits Towards Your Next Purchase Please give me feedback on this product, I love to hear from my Teacher Friends :) https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Mca-Designs Want to stay up to date on my latest products? Follow me on... 1. Teachers Pay Teachers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Mca-Designs 2. Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/supermomof3ladi/ 3. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MCADesigns4Education/ 4. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mca3designs/ 5. Twitter: https://twitter.com/mca_designs
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I created this PDF worksheet to help students to think creatively, elaborate, and tell a story. I've used this when I taught in elementary (as young as kindergarten) and used it also in high school. There is no right or wrong answer and it is fun to see all the creative solutions that students come up with. My high school students taking the animation pathway especially liked this worksheet. We always share the results in class to see all the different solutions. I've included a blank sheet that you can have students create their own sheet and then switch with a partner and create a drawing from it. This adds a sense of challenge and game element to it. Further information: • Resources are ready to print and go Connect with me @ Messy Art Teacher Messy Art Teacher Blog Facebook Instagram Pinterest You can follow me by clicking at top of my store page if you would like to receive updates on new art resources and details of my forthcoming sales. Don’t forget to leave feedback on resources - you will earn points towards your next TPT purchases :-) Please contact me if you have any questions regarding this resource. Thanks! Nancy Miller - Messy Art Teacher
Do your students struggle with citing and embedding quotations within their writing? This blog post will share creative, unique, and engaging activities will get your students practicing and applying these skills while having FUN!
One of the building skills that needs mastery for seventh grade is learning rates and ratios. In sixth grade students learn the foundations for how to solve proportions in seventh grade. Students have prior knowledge of numbers, expressions, and division to help them in learning how to solve rates and ratios. I have listed here activities to review and practice Rates and Ratios. I hope these help jump start your lesson planning into the world of Rates and Ratios. The key to getting your students involved in the learning process is to include interactive, visual, engaging activities for them to actively participate in. {Click HERE for IMN: Representing Rates and Ratios Grade 6} These interactive notebook activities are intended to help students understand the concept of a ratio, use ratio language to describe a relationship between two quantities, understand the concept of a unit rate, use rate language to describe a ratio relationship, and use ratio and rate reasoning to solve real-world and mathematical problems.Included are: -4 different Rates & Ratios activities to engage students -Teacher facilitated activity for 60-90 minutes of classroom time -Activities include: Vocabulary, Practice of Writing Ratio Tables, Reading Ratio Word Problems and Writing Ratios 3 Different Ways, and Finding Unit Rates -Examples of Completed Interactive Math Notebook Activities are included {Click HERE for IMN: Applying Rates and Ratios Grade 6} These interactive notebook activities are intended to help students understand how to use ratio and rate reasoning to solve real-world and mathematical problems. Students will learn how to reason about tables of equivalent ratios, use double number line diagrams and equations.. Included are: -4 different Rates & Ratios activities to engage students -Teacher facilitated activity for 60-90 minutes of classroom time -Activities include: Vocabulary, Practice of Writing Equivalent Ratios, Finding Unit Rates for different quantities, and Finding Unit Rate Prices of sales items. -Examples of Completed Interactive Math Notebook Activities are included {Click HERE for the Math Station: Representing Ratios & Rates} This math station activity is intended to help students understand the concept of a ratio, use ratio language to describe a relationship between two quantities, understand the concept of a unit rate, use rate language to describe a ratio relationship, and use ratio and rate reasoning to solve real-world and mathematical problems.Included are: -6 different stations to engage students -Teacher facilitated activity for 60-90 minutes of classroom time -Stations include: 1. Vocabulary 2. Technology (Need classroom computers & internet access to ixl.com) 3. Practice of Rates & Ratios 4. Additional Practice of Rates & Ratios 5. Real World applications of Ratios 6. Word problems of Rates & Ratios -Student Station Guide helps students record their answers -ALL ANSWER KEYS included {Click HERE for the Math Station: Applying Ratios & Rates} This math station activity is intended to help students understand how to use ratio and rate reasoning to solve real-world and mathematical problems. Students will learn how to reason about tables of equivalent ratios, use double number line diagrams and equations. Included are: -6 different stations to engage students -Teacher facilitated activity for 60-90 minutes of classroom time -Stations include: 1. Vocabulary 2. Technology (Need classroom computers & internet access to ixl.com) 3. Practice of Rates & Ratios 4. Additional Practice of Rates & Ratios 5. Real World applications of Ratios 6. Word problems of Rates & Ratios -Student Station Guide helps students record their answers -ALL ANSWER KEYS included {Click HERE for Math Foldables: Ratios & Proportional Relationships} These math foldables are for students to be able to understand the concept of a ratio, use ratio language, understand the concept of a unit rate, use ratio and rate reasoning to solve real-world and mathematical problems, make tables of equivalent ratios, and solve unit rate problems. Included are: -6 different NO PREP Math Foldables to engage students in note taking -Teacher facilitated activity for 15-20 minutes of classroom time each -PRINT & GO teach foldables that are ready with NO PREP -Directions for using Math Foldables in your classroom -Options for scaffolding with blank templates -Foldables included: Foldable: Ratios & Rates Foldable: Ratio Tables Foldable: Proportions Foldable: Solving Proportions Foldable: Sequence and Expressions Foldable: Proportions and Equations Foldable: Four Blank Templates {Click HERE for the November: No Prep Math Packet Grade 6} This November Math NO PREP packet that will keep your sixth graders engaged! This packet is just plain fun. Not only is it PACKED with sixth-grade common core math problems, it also gives students fun coloring, puzzles, and problem solving. Use this packet for bellwork, classwork, extra credit, fast finishers, or homework! Topics Covered: -Operations with Fractions -Graphing on a Coordinate Plane -Operations with Decimals -Represent Ratios & Rates -Apply Ratios & Rates I hope these resources are helpful in getting your students engaged in Rates & Ratios. Keeping students actively engaged in the learning process will ensure that they are in charge of their own learning. The goal of learning Rates and Ratios is for students to develop a foundational knowledge to continue to grow upon in seventh grade.
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What is Picture Walk?Picture Walk is a reading strategy that enhances students’ comprehension of a text or story before reading it. With the teacher’s guidance, learners preview the text or the story in order to make predictions, anticipate the events, make connections with the text and infer what the story is about.Through Picture Walk, learners acquire a better understanding of the text they are going to read. Picture Walk is an ideal differentiation tool you can use in any inclusive learning
Do you have students who struggle writing poetry? I always have several each year. A few activities that have been extremely effective with both struggling writers and those who love creating original poems have been the more "hands-on" activities. When your students are struggling writing, have them: 1. Write "chance" poems. They choose pre-selected words and put them into any order they wish. I have had students who hate to write come up with some amazing poems this way. The retail kits for magnetic poetry (which is practicing chance poetry) are pretty expensive. You can create your own using a digital kit, or simply cut words from newspapers and magazines (see below). I had students make these years ago and store them in plastic bags. ONLINE ACTIVITY: They can create their poems using an online program like the one found on MagneticPoetry.com. 2. Create a "Dada" poem. "Dada" poems stem from the Dadaism art movement of the early 20th century. The anti-establishment movement often parodied art, or perhaps "found" art in everyday objects and images. Whether you consider their works art or not, they certainly paved the way for modern movements. One "Dada" poem your students can create is to draw words from a bag at random. As they draw them, they place the words in the poem in the same order as drawn. That's it. When they want the poem to end, they stop drawing words. A second "Dada" poem is a "sound" poem. Your students can create a poem using only sounds and record it for the class. Most of the sound poems created during the Dada movement were nonsense, not really words at all. However, beat-box artists practice a form of this, and while it may be nonsense, it's still interesting and can be catchy. ONLINE ACTIVITY: Students can use the website Incredibox to mix different beat-box sounds. 3. Have your students create "redacted" poems. "Redacted" poems are similar to "chance" poems, except they cross-out (or redact) words on a page, rather than pick and place the words. I've seen many beautiful examples on Pinterest using book pages. However, articles from a newspaper or magazine work just as well. (See my examples below.) Students can either use markers or colors to cross-out the words they do not want to include, or use white-out/liquid paper. The samples shown here came from the following publications: Entertainment Weekly, Car and Driver, MacLife, and Helzberg Diamonds. For reluctant boys, provide them with a short advertisement from one of their favorite magazines. Many of my male students like hunting/fishing, sports, and cars. When given a short grouping of words about something they like, they'll most likely enjoy it. The only problem I consistently face with them is keeping it school appropriate. Girls typically write more about love and heartbreak. I have found jewelry ads to be most effective for them because they will contain more words like "love," "sparkling," and "irresistible." All of these activities are featured in my "Poetry 9-1-1: First Aid for Writing Poetry" packet, which also contains over 40 formulas for writing original poems. You can also get the presentation Write Like Poets that has students write parody poems and many other formulas while learning more about famous poets and movements. I recently updated it with redacted poem page activities. And if you are looking for additional poetry resources, I have over 35 poetry downloads, including many freebies. Click on the links below to check out my teacherspayteachers store.
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This package has some quick and easy drama or brain break activities that will keep your students smiling! This pack contains 6 activities: 1.) A Load of Emotions 2.) Monkey-See- Monkey-Do! 3.) Alternate Endings 4.) Give a Lil’ advice 5.) Body Movin’ Only! 6.) Skit Ready...Skit Set...Go Each activity contains printable cards that can be put into a jar (or container) for easy fun! Created by Kaitlin of K&C Love Grade 3 If you have any questions, please ask before purchasing. Thank you :) For more ideas and freebies, please visit us at: K&C Love Grade 3
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This one page drawing exercise encourages students to think creatively. I use this exercise as a part of senior sketchbook exercises. Two versions of the file are included - one with media instructions, one without (so that you can have the students use whatever media you would like). This product is now available in: French https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Draw-the-Alphabet-FRENCH-Creativity-Exercise-7032208 Spanish https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Draw-the-Alphabet-SPANISH-Creativity-Exercise-7032200
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If you are looking for a way to promote deep thinking, want to get your audience (kids or adults) curious about a new topic, or have an image or video that will really get people asking questions then Question Formulation Technique (QFT) is just what you're looking for! This QFT template has everything you need already in one place - all you have to do is copy and paste your prompt as an image or video and get folks wondering! Give each group a paper and markers and there is NO OTHER PREP. The strategy is a favorite among students and really inspires curiosity and thoughtful discussions. This template can be copied and re-used in one classroom as many times as you would like. I use it to introduce a new phenomenon for almost every new science unit I teach! This QFT Template comes on Google Slides. You can access Google Slides for free with a Gmail account. When you first access your QFT Template you will be prompted to make your own personal copy of the resource. Once it is downloaded you are ready to add your prompt and share it out. Be sure to investigate the expectations for the QFT process HERE. I like to split my students into groups of 3 or 4, give each group a poster paper and a few different color markers to record their questions, and then get them questioning. I like to give as much time with the prompt as students need. There is always a plateau of questions and then a “second wave”... Be sure to provide wait time so you get access to the fantastic second wave of student thinking! Once groups have narrowed their questions down to a “Top 3”, I like to post them as Driving Questions to come back to through the unit. This slide is INTERACTIVE which means that you can edit the the topic text box and the prompt. It does NOT allow you to edit the backgrounds, images, or directions. This QFT Template can be used for ANY class, ANY topic, and AS MANY TIMES as you like. Make sure you JOIN MY EMAIL LIST for teacher tips, announcements, and free resources! Best wishes and happy teaching! ~Cara
***Complete your David Shannon collection:*** Favorite Authors - Activities BUNDLE Enjoy these fun activities to help your students' creativity after reading David Shannon's "David" books. - Color by Number - 5 Rules From the Book (No, David / Yes, David) - 4 Things You Used To Do When You Were David's Age - Drawing Activity - NEW: "No, David!" Writing Sheet - NEW: "David Goes to School" Writing Sheet - NEW: David Learns School Rules Hope you enjoy! You might also like: Favorite Authors - Activities BUNDLE No, David! Mask 3 Pack "No, David!" Color by Number Minions - Activities | Color by Number (Addition) David Goes to School - Color By Number David Goes to School - Word Search (Back to School) Thank you for stopping by. :) ___________________________________________________________ This material was all made with Cheeky Cherubs clipart. Follow my main character onInstagram Check out my Pinterest page Follow me on Facebook
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Help young learners master the use of articles with these Article Worksheets & Reading Centers for A, An, The! Designed for K-2 students, this resource offers engaging grammar activities and worksheets that reinforce proper article usage, making early language arts lessons interactive and fun. P...