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Parts of speech is often a dry topic to teach students but with this product, expect to hear giggles and howls while students learn. Included in this product: 1. 5 printable practice pages to get students learning about nouns, pronouns, proper nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, conjunctions, interjections and prepositions. Students use examples and then brainstorm to create their own words to show that they understand the concept. 2. 4 revamped mad libs that are much easier for students to ut

** Updated October 2018! Tired of reading that boring Social textbook everyday in Social Studies when learning about Canadian regions? Take it to the next level with this hands on, project based multi-month product that gets kids learning about regions in a fun way. Textbooks just got a lot more exciting when they are used in conjunction with this product! This product includes: 1. Tips, tricks and detailed instructions on how to make an Amazing Race format work in your room as well as a step by

** Best Seller!** 25 Pages Just Added!** Included in this bundle that compliments Zones of Regulation teaching that is taking place in classrooms around the country: 1. Poster that shows four zones and emotions someone in that zone might feel. Also included are actions that might happen while in that zone. 2. Individual posters to explain each zone. 3. Strategy posters for each zone to help guide students through how to deal with each zone they may be in. 4. Bookmarks that give clear ideas of wh

Tie Language Arts to Social Studies with this cross curricular set of reading material and questions related to the major regions of Canada. To ensure that your students are going back and re-reading, each page has them underline where they are finding their answer using a specific crayon color. Crayon colors and questioning levels vary on every page to engage students and ensure they are really re-reading information. Vocabulary tie ins are also present to help students use context clues to dec

If you are like me, you’ve found yourself scrambling to make sub plans when an unexpected situation pops up. There is nothing I hate more than trying to put together cohesive lessons with answer keys when I’m short on time. That’s why I created this product. Simply pick 3 picture books (these will be used as an integral part of the Language Arts lessons each day) and print the booklets out and you are done. No planning, no worrying about answer keys or trying to find ‘busy work’ to keep your kid

Want to have your health class planned for MONTHS? Want to engage your students in meaningful discussions and projects that relate to their mental health? Want to teach topics like boundaries, consent, self esteem and active listening with engaging activities, projects and assignments that will resonate with your students? If so, this product is for you. Included in this resource are a series of lessons jam packed with activities and projects that relate to mental health in kid appropriate lang

Learning about Residential Schools and their impact on the Indigenous communities in Canada is important for both students and educators. But where to begin? This product takes the guess work out of how to talk about this tragic event in Canadian history. Along with introducing Residential Schools and the impact they had on the survivors, this product also contains a moving piece of art work by Canadian Indigenous artist, Kent Monkman who has generously given permission for his work, "The Scream

⭐️ Looking for even more? Check out our " Terry Fox Mega Bundle" which includes this resource AND a newly updated poster pack containing some of Terry's most powerful and engaging quotes. A perfect pair! Included in this bundle: 1. 5 page review of Terry's life, his struggles and the creation of the Marathon of Hope. Also included is reading about his legacy and what his life did to influence and impact Canada. 2. 2 pages of reading comprehension questions based on the 5 pages of reading 3. R

When it comes to successful projects, this was the hands down winner this year in my classroom! My students loved working collaboratively to collect research, prioritize supplies and develop an escape plan. Some questions provide students with a chance to work independently, a perfect "break" for students still developing group work skills. An excellent team building or back to school project, Extreme Survival is a product that will have your kids thinking creatively, critically and collaborati

** UPDATED! 08/19 I've cleaned this up, added MORE information and a coloring/fact sheet for each of the 6 regions. Make sure to re-download it to get the latest version. *Bestseller! Are you teaching Canadian Regions to your students and find the textbook reading level way too high? Looking for a way to reach all learners? Want easy to read, straight forward facts related to each region? If you answered yes, then this product is for you. I created this product as I was frustrated with how wordy

I love big projects and hands on learning but sometimes we need to practice the basics and students need templates to help guide their learning. I created this resource after struggling to find a great template online to help my students record research when reading biographies from the Who Was? and Who Is? biography series. Included in this resource: 1. Early Life 2. Appearance 3. Life Achievements 4. Big Challenges 5. Map Time 6. Fun Facts 7. Timeline 8. Visuals of their Life 9. Big Questions

There are so many ideas out there when it comes to guiding students to understand the role and history of early Aboriginal groups in Canada. I created this resource to help narrow the focus and provide clarity to students. I feel providing choice to students helps create engagement so this product is chalk full of options! What is included: 1. Easy to read information pages on 5 tribes: Beothuk, Plains Cree, Haida, Mi'kmaq and Huron. The information is broken into a brief introduction, lifesty

I am always looking for ways to combine math and art and this product is always a hit in the classroom! Students work on a project at their level (single digit multiplication, two digit multiplication or two digit multiplication with decimals) and draw a picture with specific requirements. Students then calculate the total 'cost' of the picture they created. These assignments provide students with choice- a surefire way to get even the most reluctant learner engaged! What's included: 1. Two sets

The history of Canada is complex, layered, and full of interesting, complicated, and memorable moments. Take the guesswork and planning out of your year and provide your students with easy-to-implement and engaging activities and projects to keep them fascinated when learning about Canadian history. This bundle includes over 500+ pages of information and fun to keep your students excited all year! A sample of what is included: ✅ Canadian History Mega Bundle- A print and go resource that cove

For less than a Starbucks coffee, you can have 11 easy assessments for that hit all the outcomes related to topic 5.2 Histories and Stories of Ways of Life in Canada. I love projects and using them in the classroom but sometimes my students want a break from big projects and I need to do a quick assessment. I created this product to allow for easy, quick assessment of what students know about concept 5.2 . I made it a visual check in with images to assist learners as Social Studies can be daunti

"When We Were Alone" by David A. Robertson is a wonderful book that introduces the difficulties of residential schools to children. The book discusses the challenges a young Cree girl faces when being forced to attend a residential school and she tells her granddaughter about these struggles. The book will need to be purchased and read to students to use in conjuction with this product. Included in this resource: - 3 pages of questions that ask students to make predictions, share background know

Teaching safety when it comes to electricity is an important part of many teachers curriculums but it can be difficult to find engage students in this topic. Task cards set up like a scavenger hunt are a great tool to entice even the most reluctant learner! Included are 16 questions that have students thinking critically about electrical safety and provide real world scenarios to ensure that students clearly understand how important electrical safety is. An easy to follow answer key is includ

This bundle includes my FAVOURITE writing assignment I do all year with my students- the Remembrance Day personification poem project! Each year we do the writing assignment, parents always say they cannot believe the creativity and thoughtfulness their children show. It's guaranteed to be a success in your room! I laid it out in multiple steps and created an example for easy teaching. This bundle takes the prep work out of teaching students the history of this important day. Along with learning

Want help teaching important chemistry vocabulary words? Then this product is for you! Included in this poster set are vocabulary posters based on the following words: acid, atom, atomic number, atomic weight, base, chemistry, chemical reaction, density, dissolve, electron, element, evaporation, gas, liquid, mass, matter, metal, molecule, mixture, neutron, nucleus, periodic table, property, proton, solid, solute, solution, solvent and volume. Also included are to posters that show a detailed sna

Providing my students with support as they learn to visualize has been an area of focus for me that has had major payoffs in our classroom! These 12 descriptive texts feature easy to read, authentic writing samples for students to use to assist them with their visualizing. Clear descriptions will ensure that your students succeed. These assignments are perfect for your learning centers, at home practice, substitute teaching lessons and whole class review. A holiday theme makes them perfect t