Creative Learning Ideas

This set includes all the red words (sight words) from all four layers of the Phonics First program--an Orton-Gillingham certified product. These words are in order and ready to be printed and used either in a center, review, pocket chart, or word wall. The words are typed in red and in a font that mimics Handwriting without Tears.

These resources are perfect for introducing and reinforcing important concepts to our state. Included in the pack are resources, handouts, projects, PowerPoints, and quizzes for the 6 Natural Regions of Arkansas, the 3 main Indian Tribes of Arkansas (Osage, Quapaw, and Caddo), and Symbols of Arkansas (student booklet and key included). Answer keys are provided as well as links to websites to allow students to research information about the Native American Tribes.

Everyone loves the book, “First Day Jitters” by Julie Danneberg, but did you know there was another book, “Last Day Blues”? This Escape Room plays off a few characters and events from the book “Last Day Blues” but it is NOT necessary to have read the book in order to play the game. Students will just enjoy the nod to characters and events from the story if they have listened to the book. The game begins with only one hour left until the final bell rings signalling summer vacation. However, it i

This is the perfect Holiday Author Study. Included in this unit is a reproducible booklet for students to use as you read through the different picture books: An Orange for Frankie, Uncle Vova's Tree, Welcome Comfort, Christmas Tapestry, and the Trees of the Dancing Goats. Reading strategies and writing prompts are built into the booklet, as well as real-world connections and background knowledge for her stories. After finishing the books, use the extension activities for hands-on connections t

This bundled package includes all your favorite Calendar Math patterns, now in one convenient place. Patterns include: types of triangles, types of angles, types of lines, 2D shapes, 3D solids, add by 1, 10, 100, parts of a circle, growing geometric pattern, fraction pattern, and basic shapes. Each pattern has enough for 31 days so it doesn't matter which month you use it. You can even mix and match patterns once you print them out.

"Can You Read it Like This?" is a great way to have students practice using expression while they read. This game incorporates high frequency phrases to build fluency in developing or struggling readers. Because students have to write a sentence incorporating the phrases, the game is different each time you play. Students draw a card and then have to read it in the voice directed by the game space they are currently on. This game would be perfect in the classroom or to send home as a resource fo

This set includes all the red words (sight words) from Layer Two of the Phonics First program--an Orton-Gillingham certified product. These words are in order and ready to be printed and used either in a center, review, pocket chart, or word wall. The words are typed in red and in a font that mimics Handwriting without Tears.

Have students cut out these notes and glue in to their math journal when learning about rounding. Includes fill-in the blanks with simple vocabulary and steps for rounding a number. Also includes a cute picture to help concrete students visualize which numbers "rest" and which numbers "raise the score." Answer key included. If you enjoy this resource, download Rounding Frogs Sorting Game as an activity students can play to practice their rounding skills.

Do you have students who are ready for Literature Study groups but still need some scaffolded support? Then this is just the pack for you! Included are guided activities (vocabulary words and text based questions) to be used in one week of class in guided groups for the first half of the book. Students then use the Book Mark to complete the book independently applying the skills from the previous week. Granny Torrelli Makes Soup is on a reading level of 4.5.

Use this cute Parent Newsletter Template to engage parents in what's happening in your class each week. There is a spot for you to share comments, what's being covered in class, important dates and upcoming events, and a spot for a student highlight. Template is a word document so can be edited. I have left my name and school banner as a suggestion for where you can put your personal information. Pictures by © Laura Strickland/MyCuteGraphics.com. On the second page, there is a link to a Google D

Do you use the "The Stories for Reading Practice" created by Phonics First to go with your phonics skill of the week? If so, these Google Slide question sets are the perfect resource to enhance your time with these texts. Skills practiced include basic comprehension, inference, grammar, vocabulary, technology enhanced items, compare/contrast, completing graphic organizers, and more. Question sets can be shared with students to complete independently on their electronic device or can be projecte

Writing can be hard...for students and teachers alike. This 5 week unit (with optional 6th week) breaks down an abstract writing task into manageable, concrete pieces with day by day lessons. Each week has specific objectives and tasks, along with prompts, modeling, and anchor charts to help students understand the kind of writing that is being asked of them to do on the ACT Aspire test. Each week also has at least 1 Google Form writing prompt to allow students time to practice typing their answ

This set includes all the red words (sight words) from Layer Three of the Phonics First program--an Orton-Gillingham certified product. These words are in order and ready to be printed and used either in a center, review, pocket chart, or word wall. The words are typed in red and in a font that mimics Handwriting without Tears.

Students think of 5 things most people don't know about them and use those ideas to decorate their pennant. The top band can be used for the student's name. Once they are finished, cut them out, hole punch, and then string together in the hall as a great Back To School display. Is a great activity for the first week of school when trying to get to know your students. Created by Jaclyn Seiders

Need help thinking about how you will organize and create resources for teaching phonics remotely? This resource has what you need! As the literacy coach for my K-3 building, I developed these resources and activities to support my teachers in implementing their phonics program whether face-to-face or virtual. Included are a digital card deck, digitally animated blending board for all syllable types and patterns covered in Phonics First (or any phonics curriculum), master slides designed for stu

Need a fun, hands-on activity to introduce the Scientific Method? This activity is just what you need. Kids will love learning what happens to different types of gummy candy that are left in water over 24 hours! Use this experiment to meaningfully go through the steps of the scientific method. This pack includes step by step instructions for the experiment, recording pages for students, pre/post test, extension activity ideas, and word wall cards. Great way to integrate science and math as stude

These activities work great in rotations for students to practice their spelling words. Words come from Words their Way and are for the Syllable Juncture Stage. Activities included are word jumbles, words hidden in paragraphs that students must write under the correct sort, rainbow spelling practice, and a blank test. Since the book has been reprinted since I started teaching, the activities are named by the pattern sort and not by the lesson number. Activities are not included in any particular

This packet includes activities and templates to teach students about the classification of vertebrates. Activities include anchor chart ideas, word walls, link to downloadable song, charade/pictionary cards, vertebrate matrix to classify animals into mammals, reptiles, amphibians, bird, and fish, short quiz, research templates for learning about unusual animals, suggested animal topics, template for students to create their own animal, plus planning pages and model writing samples, and a templa

These cards can be used as a daily Calendar Math pattern or as fraction practice cards. They fit the traditional calendar pocket charts or can be laminated and used with velcro or magnets. The concepts covered in this set include identifying fractions of a shaded region, benchmark fractions, equivalent fractions. Created by Jaclyn Seiders.

Puzzled Penguin is a cute, little penguin who needs student's help in figuring out whether he has the right or wrong answer. Students respond to P. Penguin in a speech bubble and use words and numbers to justify their response back to him. Students must use critical thinking skills in order to support their reasoning. This pack includes: comparing numbers, writing numbers, subtracting and adding numbers, multiplying, dividing, comparing fractions, unit fractions, mixed numbers, decimals, and ela