Hedgehog Reader

In this winter-themed STEM challenge, students uses simple machines to design a system to get a snowman's head to its body. This activity challenges students to call on most of the Standards of Mathematical Practices, as well as to write clearly for a specific purpose. It reinforces the idea of things - and people - working together, and introduces the Rube Goldberg Machine, which takes this idea to a humorous extreme. Here's a peek at what this resource includes:Book List - both fiction and

In this Groundhog Day themed STEM challenge, students figure out multiple ways to pop a "groundhog" up out of his "burrow," and then they must accurately measure his shadow using centimeters. This activity challenges students to call on most of the Standards of Mathematical Practices, as well as to write clearly for a specific purpose. It puts accurate measurement and data recording into real-life practice. Groundhog Day is an opportunity to discuss hibernation, seasons, and folklore. Here's

SPRING ANTONYMS CROSSWORD PUZZLE provides valuable practice with antonyms. This NO PREP spring-themed activity includes word pairs that might be used in seasonal writing projects. The student will solve each clue in the crossword puzzle by selecting the appropriate antonym from the Word Box. Next, the student will generate three antonym pairs and write each pair in flower graphics that are positioned around the puzzle. Here is what this packet includes: ♥ crossword puzzle (including flower gra

These print & use January theme Word Mine puzzles are an effective and engaging way to review and practice important literacy skills. Skills practiced in these puzzles include spelling generalizations, spelling patterns, and seasonal vocabulary. Just print and use, either in full color projected under your document camera, or in gray scale black & white as individual worksheets. These winter theme activities are great for morning work, homework, literacy centers, or your sub tub. These a

MEMORIAL DAY CROSSWORD PUZZLE is a fun, ready-to-print patriotic themed activity that reinforces vocabulary to better understand this important holiday. The student will solve each clue in the crossword puzzle referring to the provided clues and word box. After solving the crossword puzzle, the student will write down three ways we can remember those who have lost their lives while serving in the military. These ideas can be student-generated or drawn from the clues provided in the puzzle. Here

No prep required for these fun Spelling Patterns & Vocabulary Word Mine seasonal activities. Just print and use, either in full color projected under your document camera, or in gray scale black & white as individual worksheets. I use these most often for morning work, but they are also great for homework or your literacy center, or as a fun seasonal addition to your sub tub. These activities are most appropriate for 2nd and 3rd graders, and they also provide fun and meaningful spelling p

No prep required for these fun Spelling Patterns & Vocabulary Word Mine seasonal activities. Just print and use, either in full color projected under your document camera, or in gray scale black & white as individual worksheets. I use these most often for morning work, but they are also great for homework or your literacy center, or as a fun seasonal addition to your sub tub. These word mines are most appropriate for 3rd graders, but they can provide fun practice for 4th and 5th graders a

No prep required for these fun Spelling Patterns & Vocabulary Word Mine seasonal activities. Just print and use, either in full color projected under your document camera, or in gray scale black & white as individual worksheets. I use these most often for morning work, but they are also great for homework, in your literacy center, or as a fun seasonal addition to your sub tub. I created these Word Mines for my 3rd graders, but they will provide fun practice for 4th and 5th graders as well

No prep required for these fun Spelling Patterns & Vocabulary Word Mine seasonal activities. Just print and use, either in full color projected under your document camera, or in gray scale black & white as individual worksheets. I use these most often for morning work, but they are also great for homework, in your literacy center, or as a fun seasonal addition to your sub tub. Why use Word Mine puzzles? There are so many reasons, not the least of which THEY ARE FUN! But here's the real