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This is 35 weeks of writing homework. There are different topics, for the different seasons and holidays. Each page has a writing checklist, parent signature line and a due Friday reminder. I give this homework with my weekly homework packet that is due Fridays.

9 color spinners to use with probability units. Just use a pencil and paper clip in the center and they become spinners to explore probability, fair and unfair games and more!

Arrgh! Teaching probability to your class just became more fun! This packet includes 12 pages of probability activities like: X marks the spot dice game, Argh game (like Pig), Capture the Pirates instructions and game board, likely and unlikely statements and more. My students absolutely love these activities!

This is a 30 unit document for use with your current spelling program. There are 5-6 pattern words included on each of the 30 units. Students write class words and super spellers. There is also a space for differentiating your spelling by adding students' words (words they need to spend extra time studying.) Students practice their words by writing sentences, putting them in alphabetical order and finding more pattern words. There are also ideas for more hands-on practice included.

This includes 9 pages to help introduce and practice multiplying two-digit by one digit numbers. There are two posters and practice sheets. There are two different methods for multiplying introduced.

Students love learning about birds! This packet includes 13 pages about our feathered friends. There are two color posters, birdwatching information, a page on bird diversity and a chance for students to show what they learn through drawing pictures, using words, or sketching. Even includes information for students to build their own nests! My students have loved this unit!

Wondering how to get started with literature circles in your classroom? This kit will give you 11 pages to get you started, including 16 cards response cards. There is information on how to create your groups and information for parents who come and volunteer to run the groups. My students have loved literature groups this year!

Aliens and fractions are two things kids love! This packet includes a fraction kit to make, two game ideas, a quiz, comparing aliens using fraction statements and a fun alien fraction hunt. It is 10 pages long and oh so fun.

Book shares are a chance for students to read different genres of books each month. They produce a project that coordinates with the book they read and present it to the class. Included are papers that describe each monthly genre and project for October through May. There is also a rubric and Fiction Story Map

This packet will be enjoyed by the students while reading Stuart Little by E.B. White. Included are pages for reading response journaling, a word search, a page for writing the ending to this story, and more. Kids will love writing from Stuart's perspective in the journals! The best use of this packet is for responding to the book and writing about the book as if they are Stuart. After each chapter, students write on the reading response journaling pages to write Stuarts perspective and to r

This includes 13 pages on a biography project for the children. There is a project timeline, speech rough draft, speech final draft and much more to help students organize biography information.

Creepy spiders become not so creepy after students study them. This is a 6 page unit to help little ones ease into learning about spiders. There is a word search, a form for a spider hunt, a poster about spiders and a dice and draw game. Your class will love this introductory unit on spiders.

This is exactly like my 35 weeks of homework, but it has the "handwriting" lines. The top, middle and bottom lines. The students are also only required to to 5 sentences. ---There is a 1 on the bottom of every page that I cannot seem to fix. Once I do fix it, I will re-download the fixed copy.

Are you ready for summer? Help the students get through the last few days of school with these activities. There are 7 pages of activities. Included is a word search, word scramble, two writing topics, an outdoor scavenger hunt and short math review. Summertime Splash!

This math journal has many uses! You could print it off and use it just how it is or use bits and pieces of it as you like. There are pages to keep track of math vocabulary, daily math numbers/problems, and a page to write story problems. There are 20 pages total, with 3 different pages. The total 20 pages are repeats of the same 3 pages, in a journal form. Organize your math with this math journal!

This includes forms for an organizational notebook called a lion book. Increases student responsibility and communication with home. It includes a page for the front cover and one for the back, two blank calendars, two different forms for behavior, labels for the front and back pockets and a place to write 5 spelling words/super spellers. This works best with a clear view, 3 ring binder.

Mini flashcards for the 36 multiplication facts that students need to learn (including flip-flops). These flashcards are mini, so you students can take them anywhere. Included is also a weekly multiplication fact study log for students to keep track of practicing at home.

3-Digit Subtraction With and Without Regrouping Included are 4 centers for subtraction practice. Cut out and laminate the pictures. Put them in an envelope. Make copies of the worksheets for each child. Students complete each center by rotating around, picking a card and solving the subtraction problem. This is a great way to review 3-digit subtraction with your students.

Fiction story map for students to complete after they read a fiction book. It covers setting, characters, problem, events, student rating, and conclusion.