Learning Through Play

I designed this word sort for my 5th graders to review long and short vowel sounds. It also asks them to use the words they just sorted in order to identify common spelling patterns of long vowel sounds. I tried really hard to use words that only have one vowel sound. I've found worksheets in the past that use words such as "window"... well that has a short i sound and a long o sound, so those kind of words confuse kids. I use it with Unit 1 of the Sitton Spelling Series, but it would definit

Includes three lesson plan options to get students excited about going through the steps of the scientific method. Lessons follow gradual release format. Standards are aligned to Missouri grade level expectations for 5th grade science, but the lessons will work for any teacher trying to teach the parts of a fair test. Forms help students identify variables, ask a testable question, form a hypothesis, plan for investigation, organize data, draw conclusions, and suggestions for further experiment

This product gives you everything to make a center for students to practice verb tense and identifying irregular past tense verbs! Easily make a file folder game with the pieces included in this package! The cards are all black and white so you don't need a color printer. Print them out on white paper, or use colored paper to add a bit of interest! The center game can be played completely independently with the help of a directions page and a reminder page for you to glue on the inside of the

This product gives you everything to make a center for students to practice suffixes meaning one who or something who (-ar, -er, -or, -ian, -ist)! Easily make a file folder game with the pieces included in this package! The center game can be played completely independently with the help of a directions page and a reminder page for you to glue on the inside of the file folder. Fold the answer key in half and secure with a small piece of velcro or string. This way, students can check their work

This resource can be used as either a group activity or independent work/homework. Students sort a list of words based on the letter or letters that create the /k/ sound. I worked really hard to make sure that there weren't any tricky or confusing words used in this word sort. Please let me know if you find any mistakes or if you think of a way to improve this product. I used it with my 5th graders and it worked great!

This resource can be used as either a group activity or independent work/homework. Students sort a list of words based on the letter or letters that create the /s/ sound. I worked really hard to make sure that there weren't any tricky or confusing words used in this word sort. Please let me know if you find any mistakes or if you think of a way to improve this product. I used it with my 5th graders and it worked great!

Vocabulary organizer for use with fiction or non-fiction reading. I have used this organizer many times in my classroom, and it really helps the kids remember new vocabulary words. Have students pick a word out of shared reading, independent reading, literature circles or other reading assignment. They might pick the word because it sounds fun, it has an interesting meaning, or for any reason that the word is exciting to them. Then, they fill in the organizer by explaining why they chose the wor