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Swimmy | a Leo Lionni Story Sequencing Activity | Retell - Comprehension
Engage young readers with an interactive and hands-on approach to story sequencing with Swimmy Story retell Activity! Designed for K-2 learners, this engaging resource aligns with Common Core RL.1 and brings Swimmy by Leo Lionni to life. Students will retell the story using hands-on sequencing cards, explore sea animals and their habitats, and strengthen comprehension skills. Perfect for whole-group, small groups, or independent work, this activity makes learning interactive, fun, and meani
PreK - 2nd
Balanced Literacy, Science
CCSS, NGSS
RL.K.2
, RL.1.2
, RL.2.2
+3
Theme Greek Myth Readers Theater Scripts | SOR Vocabulary & Fluency Practice
Drive student engagement with a Greek Myth that develops real understanding of the theme of consequences. Expand their vocabulary that builds knowledge of affixes and root words. This 6 day upper elementary unit combines Readers Theater, vocabulary activities, and morphology instruction. Help students move from confusion to clarity with theme vs main idea. Students read, perform, and think deeply while you follow a clear, structured plan that saves time and reduces planning stress. ⏰️Sho
4th - 5th
Reading Strategies, Science of Reading, Vocabulary
CCSS
RL.4.2
, RL.4.4
, RL.5.2
+1
The Empty Pot | SEL Theme vs Main Idea, Text Evidence & SOR Tier 2–3 Vocabulary
Looking for a meaningful way to teach The Empty Pot while addressing theme vs main idea, text evidence, and academic vocabulary? This upper elementary reading resource is designed for teachers using Science of Reading small groups who want clear structure, strong scaffolds, and real student thinking. Students learn how to move from main idea to theme, answer inferential questions, and write constructed responses using citing text evidence worksheets and guided reading notes. Tier 2
4th - 6th
ELA Test Prep, Science of Reading, Vocabulary
CCSS, TEKS
RL.5.1
, RL.5.2
, RL.5.4
+13
Kissing Hand STEM Sort Activity Day & Night - Nocturnal Animals | SOR Vocabulary
Bring The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn to life with this literacy + science integrated lesson! Students explore vocabulary with Science of Reading strategies and sort animals into day and night categories in a fun STEM activity. This resource includes Kissing Hand activities, sorting activities, and digital options that meet CCSS & NGSS standards. Great for the whole group, centers, or substitute plans. ⏰️Short on time? Skip the scroll and hit the PREVIEW for a quick peek at everything i
PreK - 1st
Science, Vocabulary
CCSS, NGSS, TEKS
L.K.4
, L.K.5a
, L.1.4
+22
What do Plants need to Grow? 5th Grade Science Labs with Nonfiction Text & CER
This NGSS-aligned science experiment helps 5th grade students investigate germination and understand how plants grow - while supporting teachers who may not feel confident teaching life science. Through two structured science experiments, students explore what seeds need to grow, collect and analyze data, and record their thinking using clear science experiment recording sheets. Students read an engaging informational article about plant growth, supported by explicit science vocabulary in
5th
Environment, Science of Reading, Social Emotional Learning
CCSS, NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL
5.MD.A.1
, 5.MD.B.2
, 5.G.A.2
+45
Theme Readers Theater Navajo Myth, Humility SEL, SOR Vocabulary & Fluency
This Pourquoi Tale unit helps you teach humility, SEL making mistakes, and deep comprehension through a structured Science of Reading approach. Students build vocabulary, fluency, and reading strategies while learning to determine theme using clear, repeatable routines. Designed for upper elementary classrooms, this resource combines Science of Reading word work, discussion, and writing to move students from surface-level answers to meaningful thinking. Through a rich story experience s
4th - 5th
Reading Strategies, Science of Reading, Vocabulary
CCSS
RL.4.2
, RL.4.4
, RL.5.2
+1
Inch by Inch A Leo Leonni Short Story | Sequencing of Events Graphic Organizer
Story sequencing is simple with this Inch by Inch activity pack! Includes a detailed teacher guide, pocket chart visuals for characters, problem, and solution, and student-friendly animal photos (color and B/W.) Aligned to K–2 standards. Great lesson to document IEP goals. This resource supports comprehension, retelling, and fine motor skills in one easy-to-use download. ⏰️Short on time? Skip the scroll and hit the PREVIEW for a quick peek at everything inside. ⬆️ Are your students strugg
PreK - 1st
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RL.K.2
, RL.1.2
, LA.K.6.D
+4
Pet Vet Dramatic Play - Veterinary Clinic Props and Support Worksheets
Turn your classroom into a bustling pet clinic with this Veterinarian Dramatic Play Center! Designed for young learners, this interactive resource includes pet health checklists, tracing and matching worksheets, x-rays, and realistic animal photos that support the Science of Reading principals. Perfect for pet-themed lessons, it builds imagination, fine motor skills, and social-emotional growth while introducing the basics of pet care. What’s Included in This Dramatic Play PacketThis
PreK - 1st
Reading, Science
CCSS, NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL
K.CC.A.3
, K.CC.B.4
, RF.K.1
+8
Earth Moon Sun 1st Grade Model Solar and Lunar Eclipses 1-ESS1-1 and 1.RI.3
Get ready for the 2024 Eclipse ☀ ️ Have your 1st grade class learn the same and difference between solar and lunar eclipses while practicing Reading Informational key concepts. Ignite curiosity with a hands-on model and foster a deeper comprehension of the natural world among your students! With this lesson you cover Reading Informational standards and Earth Science standards. Need a similar product for older students? Click on Mach-1 Learning. What is Included:Lesson plans (Substitut
1st - 3rd
Earth Sciences, Informational Text, Science
CCSS, NGSS
RI.1.3
, RI.1.9
, 1-ESS1-1
Save the Gingerbread Man or Woman STEM Project
Creating alternative endings to the Gingerbread Man is a fun way to use higher level thinking. This STEM activity uses pictures of boats to inspire your engineer to create a device that will help their Gingerbread man or woman across the river. This is a fun activity if you have Reading Buddies with older students. What is included:Lesson PlanTraditional Gingerbread Man read aloudNew Ending Gingerbread Woman's Great Escape read aloud6 pictures of different types of boatsSTEM Science Respon
PreK - 2nd
Engineering, English Language Arts, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
+2
Christmas PEMDAS GEMDAS Order of Operations Bundle 5th Grade 3 Review Games
It is Christmas time and you want your students to practice Order of Operations but are at different levels of knowledge base? Then this bundle is perfect for your classroom. You benefit by saving money. Your class benefits by having differentiated practice of PEMDAS / GEMDAS while playing a fun self-checking game. What is included in this Bundle?The 1st self-checking Christmas Game is an entry level review. The students practice working expressions from left to right and groupings with
5th - 6th
Basic Operations, Order of Operations, Social Emotional Learning
CCSS
5.NBT.A.2
, 5.OA.A.1
, 5.OA.A.2
Gossip Kindness Challenge SEL Activity | Growth Mindset Bulletin Board
Is gossip and unkind responses starting to affect kindness and self regulation in your classroom? The Toothpaste Challenge helps students understand how gossip and unkind words affect others through a powerful hands on metaphor. Students squeeze toothpaste onto a plate and discover that once it is out, it cannot be put back. This engaging social emotional learning activity builds self regulation, kindness, and reflection while students collaborate to create a meaningful bulletin board disp
4th - 6th
Classroom Community, Coloring Pages, Social Emotional Learning
CCSS
W.4.2
, W.4.4
, W.5.2
+6
SEL Autobiography Coloring Craft with Student Knight's Coat of Arms
Create a Social and Emotional Learning adventure with Knights of the Classroom! This creative, self-esteem, boosting resource invites students to explore their inner knight-like qualities while creating their personal coat of arms. Designed to spark self-discovery and self-expression, this project allows students to craft an autobiography focused on their inner knightly spirit, values, and aspirations. Honor – Always do what is right, even when no one is watching. Respect your classmates,
4th - 7th
Graphic Arts, Writing
CCSS
W.3.5
, W.4.5
, W.5.2a
+6
Simple Machines Rhyming Poems - Pulley, Ramp, Lever, and Wheel - Axle
Merge ✳️ NGSS Physical Science: Pushes and Pulls and ❇️ reading informational standards with these rhyming nonfiction poems to teach the elements of Simple Machines. This Simple Machines Poetry & Science Lesson introduces Pulleys, Ramps, Levers, Wheels and Axles through rhyming poems, with real-life photo cards to make visual connections, and a cut-and-paste categorization worksheet. Perfect for K–3 science centers, ESL/ SPED support, or sub plans, this ready-to-use resource makes fo
PreK - 3rd
Informational Text, Physical Science
CCSS, NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RI.K.7
, RI.3.7
, 3-PS2-1
+16
Origami Fortune Teller Math Review | Geometry, Fractions & Following Directions
Bring geometry to life with this easy origami cootie catcher project! 🪝Students practice symmetry, angles, and fractions through hands-on paper folding craft while building teamwork. Includes a cootie catcher template with jokes, riddles, and unusual animal facts, plus independent student directions and extension worksheets. Great for a substitute teacher’s math lesson, the start of school, end of the year activities, or follow directions for summer practice. You can also just use the coo
3rd - 5th
Fractions, Geometry, Social Emotional Learning
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
4.NF.A.1
, 4.NF.B.3a
, 5.NF.B.4
+22
Social Emotional Growth Mindset Activities | Reading | Math | Coloring Pages
Bring SEL to life with this bundle of engaging Social Emotional Learning activities! Tackle gossip, rumors, and kindness while meeting academic standards in reading and math. With interactive projects like the Toothpaste Challenge, Readers’ Theater, origami cootie catchers, and a fun classroom game, your students will build empathy, teamwork, and self-control while staying engaged. ✨ Student Learning Objectives: This bundle helps your students discover why words matter, practice kindness and em
4th - 6th
Social Emotional Learning
Ten on a Sled Retell Winter STEM Challenges
Looking for a Science of Reading – aligned winter activity that goes beyond worksheets? This Ten on a Sled 🛷 by Kim Norman resource helps preschool and kindergarten students build phonics-based vocabulary, retelling skills, and science understanding through meaningful, hands-on learning. Students practice decoding and understanding key alliteration verbs from the story while retelling how the animals fall off the sled one by one. Visual photo vocabulary cards (color and BW) support oral l
PreK - 1st
Engineering, Math, Science of Reading
CCSS, NGSS
K.CC.B.4
, K.CC.B.4a
, RL.K.1
+7
Christmas PEMDAS GEMDAS Order of Operations no Exponents 5th Grade Review Game
Are you looking for a Christmas-themed way to review GEMDAS with your students, Holiday Dash is the perfect fit. This engaging resource combines 5th grade math game 🦌 with a festive order of operations activity that uses no exponents and reinforces parentheses, brackets, braces while practicing multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction. Students evaluate algebraic expressions, match their answers on a self-correcting worksheet, and build confidence as they work through expres
5th - 6th
Basic Operations, Order of Operations, Social Emotional Learning
CCSS
5.OA.A.1
, 5.OA.A.2
New Year Activities 2026 SEL Cootie Catchers Winter Break Ice Breakers
Looking for engaging 2026 New Year activities that help students ease back into learning after winter break? This resource combines new year 2026 activities, winter break ice breakers, and new year SEL into a fun, structured small group experience students love. Using an easy origami cootie catcher template, students follow step-by-step directions while interacting with peers through jokes, riddles, quirky animal facts, and reflection questions. This activity supports collaboration,
3rd - 5th
Coloring Pages, Social Emotional Learning, Speaking & Listening
CCSS
CCRA.SL.1
, CCRA.SL.2
School Team Building Scavenger Hunt | Leadership Activity for 4th & 5th Grades
Build a classroom community from day one with this schoolwide scavenger hunt that promotes teamwork, SEL, and student leadership! ☺️ A perfect Back-to-School activity that’s fun, flexible, and full of meaning. ✅ Great for teachers who value inclusion, collaboration, and lasting classroom bonds. Upper elementary teachers can have older students become mentors to younger peers — helping new students feel welcome and connected. ⏰️Short on time? Skip the scroll and hit the PREVIEW for a q
4th - 6th
Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning, Speaking & Listening
CCSS, TEKS
W.5.1b
, L.4.1
, L.4.3
+9
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Click ⭐Following to stay connected! Followers receive launch discounts on new resources (limited time).
Mach-1 Learning creates brain-based ELA, math, and science resources designed to reduce cognitive load for teachers and build real understanding for students.
Every resource is built on:
• Explicit instruction
• Knowledge-building lessons
• Clear models before independence
• Language-rich learning across subjects
If you want lessons that are clear to teach and meaningful for students, you’re in the right place.
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Multisubject Teaching Credential, Masters in Education, Business degree.
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