Creative Core Integrations

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

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

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

Government Main Idea Task Cards - ScootThese main idea task cards do not require prior knowledge of government topics. So they work well for a unit opener, or a fun review before a unit test. This activity packet includes: 1. 40 Task cards 2. 8.5x11 quiz version for absent students or quiet corner 3. 3 response sheets (hint: glue the smaller versions into the Government folder for a multi-day activity) 4. Directions for 5 games/activities with the cards 5. Answer key – several copies for opt

As a THANK YOU to my followers, the Renaissance Adapted Books are HALF PRICE! Each book is regularly $4.00, but only $2.00 for the first 48 hours. These books are sold separately for $36 and $19.90 for the bundle of all 9 books. Renaissance Adapted Book BundleAdapted books are a wonderful way to increase accessibility to grade-level content, with rich vocabulary and visuals. They increase engagement and provide interactive fun. Please see the preview. Each book in the Renaissance Adapted

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

Earth Science Vocabulary Mini Bundle – Rock Cycle Part 1 Please see the preview. This set has 30+ highly visual pages. It's great for struggling readers in the upper grades and advanced science in middle grades. Each set includes:• 6 Vocabulary Posters: word, picture, definition, and example sentence in large enough font that posters can be used in trading card size • Matching quiz • Picture matching quiz • Spoons game: 4 part matching • Roll Read Graph game • Foldable with graphics • Foldabl

MiniBundle 1 - Word Problem Sentence Starter Frames for Multiplication and Division- sets 1 and 2Please see the preview for the bundle. Sample conversations heard around the room after students work on word problems created by their peers: “Hey Cameron – I got the problem you made today. That was hard! Have you done mine yet?” “Mrs. Shelley – can I try a challenge problem like Austin made?” “This problem is just like mine except he had dogs.” “5 more minutes? I’m not done! Please, please, pl

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

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

Reading Skills Fluency BundleAfter moving from General Education to Special Education I realized that many of my students have holes in their understanding of how to comprehend text. Many students with an IEP have fluency goals. Why not do both? Fluency AND comprehension? Let’s fill the gaps and practice increasing fluency! Please see the preview for highlights from the bundle. Each passage includes · Full color version for phrasing · Print friendly · Comprehension page · Answer page · He

How a Bill Becomes a Law Vocabulary MatchingAmerican Government matching Please note: I have a newer version of the quiz in the Bill Becomes a Law Vocabulary Mini Set that features updated graphics, two quizzes, 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. legislature 2. veto 3. amend 4. propose 5. bill 6.

Ecosystem Fluency BUNDLE These 8 passages are a remake of a previous Ecosystem bundle. Some passages have been moved to different bundles. For example, the Reptiles passage will be in the Animal Classification bundle now. If you purchased the bundle before, you may download again for new passages. Be sure to save an old copy as those will not be available any longer. These fluency passages were designed to practice science skills in reading class with older students who may struggle with re

AR - Accelerated Reader 100 Percent Punch Cards This punch card has been my ‘accidental’ success story. I made these for a 5th grade teacher after we were brainstorming ways to have students try harder on tests. AR is a graded subject in our school, and sadly, many students got Fs for lack of trying. I handed out these punch cards to my own class, almost as an afterthought. Immediately everyone wanted to get a punch in their card! My lowest SPED reader had to have his goal tripled by

Galileo Galilei Adapted Book & ComprehensionAdapted books are a wonderful way to increase accessibility to grade-level content, with rich vocabulary and visuals. They increase engagement and provide interactive fun. Please see the preview. Each book in the Renaissance Adapted Book Bundle includes: Three levels of the book with 10 pages each.Assembly instructions (will need lamination, hook & loops)Binding options Teacher text and supportsExtra graphics. Level 1 book has 1-2 simple sentenc

Erasmus and Humanism Adapted Book and ComprehensionAdapted books are a wonderful way to increase accessibility to grade-level content, with rich vocabulary and visuals. They increase engagement and provide interactive fun. Please see the preview. Each book in the Renaissance Adapted Book Bundle includes: Three levels of the book with 10 pages each.Assembly instructions (will need lamination, hook & loops)Binding options Teacher text and supportsExtra graphics. Level 1 book has 1-2 simple

Martin Luther (Reformation) Adapted Book and ComprehensionAdapted books are a wonderful way to increase accessibility to grade-level content, with rich vocabulary and visuals. They increase engagement and provide interactive fun. Please see the preview. Each book in the Renaissance Adapted Book Bundle includes: Three levels of the book with 10 pages each.Assembly instructions (will need lamination, hook & loops)Binding options Teacher text and supportsExtra graphics. Level 1 boo

Michelangelo Adapted Book and ComprehensionAdapted books are a wonderful way to increase accessibility to grade-level content, with rich vocabulary and visuals. They increase engagement and provide interactive fun. Please see the preview. Each book in the Renaissance Adapted Book Bundle includes: Three levels of the book with 10 pages each.Assembly instructions (will need lamination,hook & loops)Binding options Teacher text and supportsExtra graphics. Level 1 book has 1-2 simple sentences

The Science of Da Vinci Adapted books are a wonderful way to increase accessibility to grade-level content, with rich vocabulary and visuals. They increase engagement and provide interactive fun. Please see the preview. Each book in the Renaissance Adapted Book Bundle includes: Three levels of the book with 10 pages each.Assembly instructions (will need lamination, hook & loops)Binding options Teacher text and supportsExtra graphics. Level 1 book has 1-2 simple sentences per pa