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

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

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

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

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

My favorite part of back to school (besides getting to know my kiddos) is the fun read alouds that come with it! In this bundle you will find pre-made activities for 5 of my favorite mentor texts for the beginning of the year. These books will teach: how to be a good listener, responsibility, student names, rules and feelings. What's Included? What if Everybody Did That? *Expected vs. Unexpected behavior poster *Expected vs. Unexpected cut and paste sort for: classroom, lunchroom, and recess

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

Are you teaching sequencing in reading? Do you also want to tie in a science skill and teach two things in one? Use this resource to teach sequence of events reading the fun story A Raindrop's Journey. Then, use the science activities to teach more about the water cycle. What's included? *Vocabulary cards explaining the parts of the water cycle- condensation, precipitation, collection, and evaporation *Color and BW copies of Sequence A Raindrop's Journey cut and paste *Sequencing A Raindrop's J

Are you teaching sequencing in reading? Do you also want to tie in holidays? Use this resource to teach sequence of events reading the fun How to catch an Elf, Turkey, and Leprechaun stories. What's Included? *A cut and paste sequence activity in color, BW, and Seesaw format for each story *Cut and paste sequence activity answer key *How to catch a leprechaun/how to catch an elf writing prompt *Design a leprechaun/design an elf trap coloring page Don't have the books? No worries! It is linked

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

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

Are you teaching a reading unit on Making Inferences? Teaching how to make an inference can be a challenge. This bundle makes it easy for your with already chosen text and pintable's to go with each story. What's Included? Dear Juno * Making Inferences poster * Story vocabulary page with definitions * Vocabulary recording sheet with spots for 6 vocabulary words and definitions * Write the evidence that led to Juno's inference * Ways I communicate sheet * Friendly letter template - students c

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

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

Teaching procedures at the beginning of the year is one of the most important things to set up a successful year. There are so many procedures sometimes it is hard to keep track! Use this procedure bingo to help you with that. Once your class has mastered a procedure, place a heart over it on the bingo board. Tape the heart, or use Velcro to attach. If you want to keep it really simple, just make an X when completed! I would love if you follow my store and leave a review: Mikkonen Magic S

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

Are you teaching a unit on compare and contrast? Why not teach some science while you are at it and kill two birds with one stone!? Poles Apart by Jeanne Willis and Jarvis is a wonderful book for getting students ready to compare the North (Arctic) and South (Antarctic) poles. If you don't have the book, I have included a link in my product. What's included: * 4 different compare and contrast posters depending on what you prefer * A video to the story: Poles Apart * 2 videos about the North and

What will happen when Floyd gets his kite stuck in a tree? Using kid-logic, this hilarious story sets off a chain reaction of cause and effect relationships that will have students guessing what he will throw up the tree next to get his kite down. What's Included? * Cause and effect graphic organizer * Writing prompt If you download , please leave a review and follow my store! Thanks!

If you are teaching a unit on Compare and Contrast, use these resources to enhance your read aloud stories. Students will love all these books and you will get to teach both science and social studies through these stories as well. What's Included? Poles Apart: * 4 different compare and contrast posters depending on what you prefer * A video to the story: Poles Apart * 2 videos about the North and South Poles that talk about how they are the same and different * A T-chart to note take on both

Are you teaching sequencing in reading? Do you also want to tie in an activity for St. Patrick's Day? Use this resource to teach sequence of events reading the fun story How to Catch a Leprechaun. Students can cut and paste the order of events in color or black and white. Another option is to have them complete the activity on Seesaw. What's Included? *A cut and paste sequence activity in color, BW, and Seesaw format *Cut and paste sequence activity answer key *How to catch a leprechaun writing