Kenneth Hynes

Opinion Matters: A Mini-Unit on Writing EditorialsTeach Your Students to Write Persuasive Editorials with Confidence! Looking for a ready-to-use mini-unit that helps 5th graders develop their opinion writing skills? "Opinion Matters: A Mini-Unit on Writing Editorials" provides everything you need to guide your students through the process of writing a strong, well-supported editorial. This engaging and easy-to-follow resource introduces students to the essential elements of an editorial, fro

Engage your students in a thrilling and educational adventure with "Escape the Heat: Frosty's Ice Adventure." This virtual escape room is designed to captivate the imagination and problem-solving skills of your students. With two levels of difficulty cleverly disguised, this escape room is perfect for diverse learners. Key Features:7 Challenging Puzzles:Each level features seven mind-bending puzzles that encourage critical thinking and collaboration.Printable or Digital Options:Whether you prefe

This poetry competition has poems compete against one another. Read one match up a day. You can then have the students think or lead a discussion about the poem using questions to guide their thinking. Includes:  Definitions of figurative Language and other Elements of poetry. Questions to lead in the discussion of the PoemsStep by Step prompting questions to help build student understanding.  32 Poetry Bracket and a blank 16 Bracket for you to pick your favorites. (Editable) Copies of all Reso

Descriptive Writing Using the 5 Senses - Complete Lesson PlanProduct Description: Enhance your students' descriptive writing skills with our comprehensive lesson plan, "Descriptive Writing Using the 5 Senses." This engaging resource provides everything you need to teach descriptive writing effectively. What's Included: 1. Detailed Lesson Plan: Our professionally crafted lesson plan is ready to use, saving you valuable prep time. It's structured to keep your 5th graders engaged and actively learn

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch STEM Challenge is an easy to implement challenge in your classroom. The slideshow outlines the background information, the problem, and the design challenge with the necessary criteria and requirements. The materials needed are most likely available in your classroom right now. The presentation includes a print out of the design process, the critique of the design before building, the reflection of the group and design STEM Challenge Sheet.  The suggested Timeli

Celebrate Star Wars Day on May 4th and Revenge on the 5th with his thematic instruction/lesson based day. Starting off with nonfiction reading of History of the Original Movie, May the Fourth Readings, and Revenge of the Fifth Reading An SEL Mad Libs and Reader’s Theater all Star Wars Based. A review on Character Traits with a Star Wars Themed Activity. A Science fiction/creative writing assignment.A review of poetry with a Star Wars Poetry Anthology. Also a quick writing of a poem activity. F

National Bubble Gum Day Activity PackDescription:Celebrate the sweet joy of National Bubble Gum Day with our engaging and educational activity pack! Perfect for teachers and parents, this comprehensive resource is designed to make learning fun on this delightful occasion. Explore the world of bubble gum with informative readings, interactive games, and challenging assignments. Product Highlights:National Bubble Gum Day Reading - Dive into the history and traditions of National Bubble Gum Day wit

The Lenni Lenape Unit provides a plan day by day with activities, readings, videos and more. It is ready for the students to use and interact with it. It can also be displayed to the whole class as the concept is taught. Include an easy reusable project that is easy to prepare and supports the concepts taught in this unit. Suggested Timeline: Day 1 - Introduction Lenni Lenape and How do you pronounce it.  Day 2 - Language and The Roles of Men and Women Day 3 - Lenape History Part 1  Day 4 - Whe

Think About It Thursdays are short activities in the form of a worksheets meant to help students to practice problem solving, think outside the box, and share their thoughts on topics. It is easily pigbacked into an SEL teaching moment where the students can share their responses and learn about their classmates through their responses. Each sheet should only take about 10 minutes to complete. This set of worksheets is meant to be printed out and given one per week on Thursdays for the entire sc

This Mario Day Activity features the History of Nintendo, History of Mario with Reading Comprehension Questions, a Mario Themed Word Scramble, a Reader's Theater Script, Timeline, Short Video, and classroom activity ideas. This is a combination of educational and high interest activities is meant to promote SEL in your classroom. The activities in this slideshow teach classroom skills as well as common experiences that promote SEL. It is ready for the students to use and interact with it. It can

This Bundle contains the March Madness Poetry Competition and the Writing Poetry Unit. These high interest readings are a great addition to your classroom. Both documents are ready to use as is and they are also editable. March Madness Poetry This poetry competition has poems compete against one another. Read one match up a day. You can then have the students think or lead a discussion about the poem using questions to guide their thinking. Includes:  Definitions of figurative Language and othe

Decimal Graph Paper Aligned Decimal Points for Adding and SubtractingProduct Description:Are your students struggling with adding and subtracting decimals? Make math lessons a breeze with our Decimal Graph Paper specifically designed to help learners visualize and master decimal operations. Our graph paper features carefully aligned decimal points, ensuring that students practice accurate decimal placement while adding and subtracting. Key Features:Aligned Decimal Points: Each grid square is met

Turkey's Great Escape: A Digital Adventure Thanksgiving Google Form Escape RoomProduct Description: Embark on a thrilling Thanksgiving adventure with "Turkey's Great Escape: A Digital Adventure" – the ultimate Google Form escape room! This engaging and interactive digital escape room offers a unique twist on the holiday season. Say goodbye to traditional worksheets and hello to a turkey-rific quest that combines critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork. What's Included: Six Puzzles: Na

Edgar Allan Poe Mini Unit - A Dark and Cozy Author StudyProduct Description:Embark on a literary journey into the mysterious world of Edgar Allan Poe with this comprehensive and engaging mini unit. "Edgar Allan Poe Mini Unit - A Dark and Cozy Author Study" is a thoughtfully crafted resource designed to introduce students to the life, works, and themes of the master of macabre himself. Key Features:Multifaceted Exploration: Dive deep into the life of Edgar Allan Poe, exploring the events that sha

Explore the Oregon Trail: A Comprehensive Unit for Engaging LearningDescriptionStep into the shoes of pioneers and embark on an unforgettable journey with our Oregon Trail Unit! This 19-day unit is designed to engage students in a captivating exploration of one of America's most iconic expeditions.In this comprehensive resource is designed to immerse students in the history, challenges, and triumphs of westward expansion during the 19th century. Each day is meticulously planned to provide a deep

The Great Pumpkin Takeover A Fall-Themed Escape Room AdventureDescription: Get ready for The Great Pumpkin Takeover, a fun and engaging fall-themed escape room perfect for the classroom or virtual learning! This escape room activity combines problem-solving, critical thinking, and teamwork with the cozy flavors of fall – like pumpkin spice coffee, pumpkin pie, muffins, and more! With both fully virtual and printable clue sheets included, this escape room is flexible and perfect for in-person,

The Great Gingerbread Escape - A Virtual Escape RoomEngage your students in a thrilling and educational adventure with "The Great Gingerbread Escape." This virtual escape room is designed to captivate the imagination and problem-solving skills of your students. With two levels of difficulty cleverly disguised, this escape room is perfect for diverse learners. Key Features:7 Challenging Puzzles:Each level features seven mind-bending puzzles that encourage critical thinking and collaboration.Print

Looking to teach students about writing comics in a fun and engaging way? Look no further than our Writing Comics Unit with day by day lessons and a companion packet! Our comprehensive unit includes everything your students need to learn how to write comics, including daily lessons, writing prompts, and helpful resources. With our step-by-step approach, students will learn how to develop characters, plot out stories, and create visually engaging comic panels. Our companion packet provides additi

Leprechaun's Gold: A St. Patrick's Day Virtual Escape Room Adventure!Embark on an exciting journey filled with mystery and magic with our "Leprechaun's Gold: A St. Patrick's Day Virtual Escape Room Adventure!" Perfect for St. Patrick's Day celebrations or anytime you're in need of an engaging and immersive activity, this virtual escape room experience promises thrills, teamwork, and plenty of opportunities for collaborative problem-solving. With two levels of difficulty cleverly disguised, this

The Dinosaur Nest STEM Challenge is an easy to implement challenge in your classroom. The slideshow outlines the background information, the problem, and the design challenge with the necessary criteria and requirements. The materials needed are most likely available in your classroom right now. The presentation includes a print out of the design process, the critique of the design before building, the reflection of the group and design STEM Challenge Sheet.  The suggested Timeline: Day 1 - In