Creative Core Integrations

The song/chant can be used as a call and response for the whole song, or just a few critters. Add some greeting techniques (look in friend's eyes, shake hands firmly etc.) and it's a fun way to practice social skills. Your students may enjoy these activities from my store too: Student CREATED addition and subtraction SCOOT cardsOr this catchy tune with posters and problem solving word wall strategies: Do You Want to Solve a Problem?Visual modeling for multiplication practice - Tape Diagram M

AR - Accelerated Reader Level and Goal BookmarksOur librarian was the inspiration for these bookmarks. She noticed that students forgot their levels and goals while at the library choosing new books. These handy bookmarks travel easily to the library or computer lab. I have a very honest class this year. So, when one student wrote his user name and password on the front I realized it might be a good idea for all of them. Two versions of each bookmark are included – with and without student

Arizona Tribes Mini-Book – Now with FULL-Size, Mini-book and Google Slide versions! Find the Google link in the PDF. Please see the preview. Meet the new Arizona Social Studies Standards by getting to know about all the Federally Recognized Tribes in Arizona. Please note – the names used on each page were taken from the sovereign nations, some call themselves ‘tribes,’ some ‘nations,’ and others 'Indian communities." This minibook includes· All 22 tribes (2 pages for Navajo – one of the l

Up Economics fun – S’mores Import and Export Students love importing and exporting raw materials to create S’mores in this highly engaging interactive vocabulary and concept lesson. This powerpoint can be used in a short class period (45 minutes) but is better suited to several class periods for discussion and extension activities. Vocabulary included: 1. supply 2. demand 3. goods 4. services 5. import 6. export 7. free market 8. human resources 9. capital resources 10. natural resources 11. f

Student Created Word Problem Sentence Stem Frames for Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI) Sets 1-9: Big Bundle for Addition and Subtraction These mad-lib type word problems allow students to create their own word problems within given structure. Differentiation is easy when each group has their own directions (example – single digit numbers; decimals; up to 120 etc.). Please see the Preview! This 240+ page big-bundle includes nine CGI (Cognitively Guided Instruction) –addition and subtrac

Arizona Nonfiction Fluency BUNDLEPlease see the preview for highlights from the Bundle. Double your ‘bang for the buck’ by practicing fluency, nonfiction text, U.S. history and meeting the new Arizona Social Studies standards! These passages address several key fluency issues – · breaking the text into manageable pieces for lower readers · adding a simple picture to make it more accessible · using content vocabulary with a definition in the text · integrating high interest science and soci

Student Created Word Problems (CGI Addition and Subtraction) Sets 1, 2, 3 Formerly called Word Problem Sentence Stem Frames for Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI) Sets 1, 2, 3: Mini Bundle 1 Addition and Subtraction Joining These mad-lib type word problems allow students to create their own word problems within given structure. Differentiation is easy when each group has their own directions (example – single digit numbers; decimals; up to 120 etc.). Please see the Preview! This 100+ page mi

Race to Zero Game Please See the Preview This is a set of differentiated recording sheets for the popular subtraction dice game, with place value reminders on the page. The three versions include 1 digit subtraction, 2 digit subtraction and 3 digit subtraction. To use these pages - 1. Copy all the levels front to back and cut them down the middle (4 ¼ x 11 size) 2. Use normal dice, or the optional provided dice to print. I recommend the ten sided dice available from Kim Sutton’s Creative

Natural Disaster Fluency Bundle Please see the preview for highlights from the Bundle. Whether used for fluency, or for nonfiction comprehension, this numbered reading passage is an excellent way to learn about Natural Disasters. Ways I’ve used them:1. Fluency pairs – partners practice together 2. Centers – laminate and use dry erase markers 3. Homework – 4 parts for 4 days 4. Close read (without a timer) – using colors suggested to annotate Each passage includes · Full color version for

Tape Diagram Addition and Subtraction Task Cards- BUNDLEPlease see the preview. These addition and subtraction task cards contain a mix of joining and part/part/whole questions using the Tape Diagram, or Bar Model, way of modeling. One of the values of this method is that one model can be used for so many different kinds of questions. Students focus time and mental effort on modeling instead of drawing illustrations. Odd numbered cards contain no composing/decomposing of tens; while al

LEXILE Level and Goal BookmarksInspired by customer feedback from my AR bookmarks, these bookmarks contain LEXILE levels. No more forgetting their levels and goals while at the library choosing new books. These handy bookmarks travel easily to the library or computer lab. Bookmarks included- 4 different colored bookmarks for easily changing quarters - 5 levels for each color - With or without student information space Economy printing- Each bookmark has a different background pattern so the

U.S. Civil War Nonfiction Fluency BUNDLEPlease see the preview. Have you ever noticed that the lowest readers, who need fluency practice the most, are the most resistant to plowing through a page of boring fluency text? These passages have increased my students' interest level and fluency. These passages address several key fluency issues – • breaking the text into manageable pieces for lower readers • adding a simple picture to make it more accessible • using content vocabulary with a defini

Three Branches of Government Vocabulary MatchingAmerican Government matching Please note: I have a newer version of the quiz in the 3 Branch Vocabulary Mini Set that features updated graphics, an additional quiz, 2 games, posters and foldables for almost the same price. I'm leaving this for people who need to download again. Includes: • Ten content based words and their definition • Six picture matching words • Answer Keys Vocabulary: 1. Legislative Branch 2. House of Representatives 3. Con

Four Spheres of Earth Fluency (2 versions: lithosphere and geosphere) Please see the preview for highlights from the Bundle. Whether used for fluency, or for comprehension, this numbered reading passage is an excellent way to learn about the Water Cycle and the wonders of water. Ways I’ve used them:1. Fluency pairs – partners practice together 2. Centers – laminate and use dry erase markers 3. Homework – 4 parts for 4 days 4. Close read (without a timer) – using colors suggested to annotat

Government Vocabulary Super BUNDLE - All 16 mini bundles Be sure to pick up the Bill of Rights pt 2 Freebie to see how these sets can benefit your class. Can’t decide which set to get? Get them all for only $1 each when you buy this Government Vocabulary Super BUNDLE ! Please see the preview for highlights from the U.S. Government vocabulary mini-bundles. When learning about the U.S. Government, my students discuss a House with no doors, a Cabinet not in the kitchen, something Sup

Navajo Code Talker Nonfiction Fluency (from Arizona Fluency Bundle)Please see the preview for highlights from the Bundle. Double your ‘bang for the buck’ by practicing fluency, nonfiction text, U.S. history and meeting the new Arizona Social Studies standards! These passages address several key fluency issues – · breaking the text into manageable pieces for lower readers · adding a simple picture to make it more accessible · using content vocabulary with a definition in the text · integrat

Student Created Word Problems (CGI Addition and Subtraction) Sets 4, 5, 6Formerly called: Word Problem Sentence Stem Frames for Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI) Sets 4, 5, 6: Mini Bundle 2 Subtraction Separating. These mad-lib type word problems allow students to create their own word problems within given structure. Differentiation is easy when each group has their own directions (example – single digit numbers; decimals; up to 120 etc.). Please see the Preview! This 100 page mini-bundle

U.S. Civil War Nonfiction Fluency Civil War PHOTOGRAPHYHave you ever noticed that the lowest readers, who need fluency practice the most, are the most resistant to plowing through a page of boring fluency text? These passages address several key fluency issues – • breaking the text into manageable pieces for lower readers • adding a simple picture to make it more accessible • using content vocabulary with a definition in the text • integrating high interest science and social studies topics •

Cursive Practice PagesPlease see the preview These pages use the Zaner-Bloser handwriting style. They can be used in alphabetical order, or in shape order. I use the teaching order that allows students to begin writing words on the second day. Since using this I have seen more students begin using cursive on their assignments, even when it wasn’t required. They’re excited to use this beautiful way of writing; and their penmanship shows it. This set has three sections: 1. Alphabetical orde

Dogzilla Language Arts BUNDLE Now $4.99! These bundles represent all the things I used for the 8 years we had this curriculum. My school has changed curriculum so I don't plan more updates. This delightful story follows the harrowing events of Dogzilla, as she behaves dogishly in Mousopolis. The author’s clever and witty word play makes this story a children’s favorite. It can be found at Target.com, in Journeys Grade 3, Unit 4, Lesson 19 and other text books. Writing about Dogzilla 1. C