Lola's Classroom

Literature Circle Guide for Skeletons, by Lily Wood

Are your students having trouble chunking words when decoding? This fun activity provides the opportunity for students to "spot" the Hunks and Chunks found in decodeable words. Students use hand lenses to observe words and find those essential word pieces in this hands-on reading activity. Great for a whole group or literacy center.

This engaging Literature Circle Guide is based on the Scholastic Book Branches of the Military by Sean Callery. Written for grades 1-3, it provides a variety of activities for independent readers.

An easy to use template for students to successfully write a Book Review

Use this fun vocabulary spinner with a paperclip to enhance your guided reading or whole class lessons. Incorporate vocabulary words from any subject area or skill set.

Great multi-faceted activity for Superkids Unit 8, Week 1. Students read independently, find and sort weekly patterned words, sequence pictures, and partner read in this interactive notebook or stand alone activity.

A literature circle guide for Shark Attack! by Gail Tuchman

Students match each of the four Unit 8 Vocabulary words three ways: pictures, words, and definitions.

Everybody Read to Find Comprehension Activity for Boa Constrictors by Carmen Bredeson.

Templates and materials to create a "Sweet" interactive door decoration or bulletin board

Long u-e practice game board Four in a Row

This cute poems helps students to tidy up after using gooey glue!

Informational Sheet for First Grade Teachers to fill out for incoming Second Graders. Great resource for getting to know your new students!