Laura's Teaching Tools

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind — Nonfiction Reading Unit (Month-Long Novel Study) Inspire your students with the true story of William Kamkwamba, a young boy from Malawi who uses creativity, curiosity, and determination to overcome incredible challenges. When famine strikes his village and resources are scarce, William refuses to give up. He teaches himself how to build a windmill from scraps to bring electricity and hope to his community. I read this book with my 4th graders, and they absolute

No Prep! End of Year Memory Book | Beach Theme Activities K-5 Individual Work Packet Celebrate the end of the school year with this fun and engaging beach-themed memory book! This no-prep printable packet gives students the opportunity to reflect on their favorite memories, friendships, accomplishments, and goals while creating a meaningful keepsake to take home. Perfect for the last weeks of school, end-of-year celebrations, summer-themed classroom activities, memory books, morning work, fast

Narrative Writing Graphic Organizers & Story Planning Pack (3rd Grade) Help your students confidently plan, write, revise, and publish a narrative story with this print-and-go narrative writing resource! This pack provides step-by-step support for 3rd grade writers using clear graphic organizers, checklists, and student-friendly language. Perfect for whole-group instruction, writing centers, small groups, or independent practice, this resource guides students through every stage of the writing