Mikkonen Magic

What if Everybody Did That? is a perfect back to school story to teach students that actions have consequences. It sparks great conversation and leads to meaningful discussions about why school has rules and what behaviors are expected and unexpected of students. Read the book and use these activities after. What's Included? *Expected vs. Unexpected behavior poster *Expected vs. Unexpected cut and paste sort for: classroom, lunchroom, and recess *What if Everybody Did That? class book. Stude

Use these activities with the story "Dog Breath" by Dav Pilkey. Students will be engaged by this hilarious, easy to follow book while they recount the story elements, sequence the story, and write a summary. Students will also have two bonus activities where they work on fact and opinion and write about oral health. Tie in many standards with one book! What's Included? * Dog breath story elements (also included on digital Seesaw version) * Sequencing cut and paste (also included on digital Se

Lacey Walker loves to talk. She talks all day and night. But when she loses her voice, Lacey learns the importance of listening. Use this book to teach students the importance of listening and what makes a good listener. What's Included? *Good Listening poster *Good listener cut and paste (2 versions) *Good vs. Poor listening cut and paste *When is it important to be a good listener bubble map *Lacey Walker directed drawing and story prompt *iPhone what do you like to talk about worksheet Fol

Are you teaching a reading unit on Making Inferences? Teaching how to make an inference can be a challenge. One of mine and my students favorite read alouds is the book "My Lucky Day" by Keiko Kasza. It is such a fun story with a great twist ending that students love! What's Included? * Making Inferences poster * Story vocabulary page with definitions * Vocabulary recording sheet with spots for 6 vocabulary words and definitions * Inferences using pictures - 6 pictures (can print double sided)

Not only is this a beautiful story that can open up conversations about students own hopes and dreams, but it is such a great introduction to cause and effect. In this moving tale students can see how just one piece of music can change people's lives. It shows the domino effect of how we can do one thing that can affect others in a big way. This book teaches the important lesson that magic can happen, but it doesn't happen overnight. It happens with lots of work and persistence. What's In

Main idea can be a tricky concept to teach, especially with younger students. Use this book "Who Has These Feet?" by Laura Hulbert to help students find the main idea and details with an engaging text. Students love predicting who has the feet described as we listen or read the text. What's Included?: * Main idea and detail cut and paste * Main idea and details book. Students write each detail and main idea and illustrate the pages (answer key included) * Match the animal with its feet page *

Use these activities with the story "Harry the Dirty Dog" by Gene Zion. Students will be engaged by this fun, easy to follow book while they recount the story elements, sequence the story, and write a summary. Students will also have a bonus activity where they can work on sequence writing by writing and illustrating the steps of cleaning a pet. What's Included? * Harry the Dirty Dog story elements (also included on digital Seesaw version) * Sequencing cut and paste (also included on digital S

Are you teaching a unit on compare and contrast? Use the classic story of the Three Little Pigs and the True Story of the Three Little Pigs to compare and contrast two stories. Such a fun and easy way to compare characters, setting, problem and solution. Students can also compare the points of view of characters in each book. If you don't have the books, I have included a links in my product. What's included: 17 total pages! * 4 different compare and contrast posters depending on what you pre

Main idea can be a tricky concept to teach, especially with younger students. Use this book "Ivan The Remarkable True Story of the Shopping Mall Gorilla" by Katherine Applegate to help students find the main idea and details with an engaging text. What's Included?: * List, Group, Label - a pre-teaching strategy to help students get ready for what they are about to read and make predictions (directions included) * Main idea and detail cut and paste * Main idea and details blank template if you

It's raining and the people in town are not happy about it. The rain causes a chaotic chain of events that disrupt the town. Then the sun comes out and it sets off another chain of events that are much more pleasant. Another great book by David Shannon that shows how cause and effect work in daily life. What's Included? * Cause and Effect poster * List, Group, Label Vocabulary/Primer activity * Cause and Effect fill in the blank (2 pages) * Write about it- write the effects when the sun com

When a young boy stubs his toe it sets off a sequence of silly events. Just when it looks like things can't get worse for this young boy, he gets a sweet surprise. Students will be able to identify cause and effect relationships as they enjoy this story. What's Included? * Cause and Effect poster *Cut and paste cause and effect * Creative writing prompt *Identify your own effect worksheet Check out my Instagram for more teaching tips and tricks! https://www.instagram.com/mikkonen_magic/ I lov

Teaching a unit on Character Traits? Use this resource to get students engaged and thinking about character traits while making connections with a diverse text: Amazing Grace by Mary Hoffman. What's Included? * 2 character trait anchor charts * A list of common character traits for display or personal student use (I give my students each a copy to have handy during this unit and beyond) *A bubble map to describe the character Grace *An Explain It! page where students explain the character traits

Are you teaching a reading unit on Making Inferences? Teaching how to make an inference can be a challenge. My students always love the book "Two Bad Ants" by Chris Van Allsburg when we are practicing this skill. They love to make inferences about where the ants are traveling using the amazing illustrations and descriptive writing. What's Included? * Making Inferences poster * Story vocabulary page with definitions * Vocabulary recording sheet with spots for 6 vocabulary words and definitions

Do you need resources for students when they need a mindfulness break? This Calm Corner Kit has everything you need. What's Included? - Posters for your space. Several name choices included- (Calm Corner, Zen Den, Safe Spot, Cool Corner) Color and BW options - Calm and Safe Body posters (color and BW) - I Feel I can Posters and Bulletin Set - tons of options included depending on how you want to display. One version also includes the Zones of Regulation. - I Feel/I Can cards can be put onto

Do you teach 2nd grade and use CKLA Knowledge curriculum? This is the perfect resource for you to help students build fluency and reading comprehension. These readers correlate perfectly with the 2nd grade CKLA Knowledge Lessons 5 (Paul Bunyan) in Unit 1: Fairy Tales and Tall Tales. What's included? -A mini book written at 2nd grade level that correlate with the story "Paul Bunyan" -A double sided comprehension question page (2 options included- 1 with sentence stems, 1 without) -A story map **I

If you are teaching your students how to make inferences the book Drawn Together by Minh Le is an absolute must! It is such a beautiful story about a grandfather and grandson's relationship told mainly through illustrations. It is great for inferencing because there are so many places students can reflect on what is happening. What's Included? * Making Inferences poster * Explanation Sheet for teachers on how to use the inference pages * Making inference page (students draw what they see and

Do you teach 2nd grade and use CKLA Knowledge curriculum? This is the perfect resource for you to help students build fluency and reading comprehension. These readers correlate perfectly with the 2nd grade CKLA Knowledge Lesson 6 (Pecos Bill) in Unit 1: Fairy Tales and Tall Tales. What's included? -A mini book written at 2nd grade level that correlate with the story "Pecos Bill" -A double sided comprehension question page (2 options included- 1 with sentence stems, 1 without) -A story map **I cr

I always see an increase in energy, behavior issues, and bickering between students every year when Spring rolls around and the weather starts to get warmer. Even my best classes seem to follow this trend. I created an engaging and relevant product to keep students on track and motivated as it gets closer to summer break. What's included? - Among Us characters for students to color - Envelope labels with crew members and imposters - Expected behavior strips to draw from each day - A blank expe

Do you teach 2nd grade and use CKLA Knowledge curriculum? This is the perfect resource for you to help students build fluency and reading comprehension. These readers correlate perfectly with the 2nd grade CKLA Knowledge Lesson 7 (John Henry) in Unit 1: Fairy Tales and Tall Tales. What's included? -A mini book written at 2nd grade level that correlate with the story "John Henry" -A double sided comprehension question page (2 options included- 1 with sentence stems, 1 without) -A story map **I cr

This NO PREP print a Standard pack is a great way to teach each of the Common Core Math standards! Just print and use! It is a great resource to supplement any math curriculum! Teachers like these things about the print a standard pages: - Standards are labeled on each page which makes it easy for planning and assessing - There are multiple ways for students to show what they learned for each standard - Great for re-teaching or whole and small group time - Easy enough directions to give for inde