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A short biography of Theodor Geisel, along with comprehension questions and a vocabulary activity. Great for grades 3-5.

This PowerPoint is to be used as a whole group lesson to emphasize the difference between theme and main idea. It includes direct instruction and multiple opportunities for practice through the use of Aesops fables. Included: -definition of each -opportunities to share with a partner -interactive game where students have to determine if the statement is a theme or main idea. (Great to use white boards for responses) -Exit ticket

Looking for a fun way to end the school year? SHARK WEEK! This 45 page product is full of shark themed activities to keep students busy for a week, while still working on meaningful activities related to state standards. Academic level is best suited for grades 3-5. Reading, writing, math, geography and science activities are all included!

Product Overview Engage your 3rd graders in a 2-week environmental mission! This cross-curricular unit teaches students to identify Florida’s native and invasive species, understand their ecological impact, and advocate for conservation through persuasive writing. What’s Inside? 10 Days of Lessons: A complete progression from vocabulary building to final project.Florida-Specific Content: Real-world examples like Gopher Tortoises and Burmese Pythons.Guided Research: Organizers and templates to he

Use this trifold as a reading companion to Amazing Wildlife of the Mojave by Laurence Pringle. Page numbers align with 3rd grade Wonders Curriculum Unit 4: Weeks 3 & 4. It also includes a version without page numbers. Skills include: -Text Evidence -Text Structure -Compare and Contrast -Author's Claim -Respond to Reading writing prompt with sentence starters. Great for whole group, partner, or independent work!

Are you looking for a high-engagement, "cool" way to survive the final days of 3rd grade?Turn your classroom into a physics and data lab with the Great Water Balloon Math-Thon! This hands-on project takes students from the classroom to the field, applying real-world measurement skills and data analysis while having the time of their lives. This resource was designed specifically to keep 3rd graders focused and learning after FAST testing is over. It follows a clear, linear flow that manages cla

Have students complete standards based poetry practice while still getting to enjoy the fun of Halloween! This product contain two limericks and one rhymed verse poem. All poems include comprehension questions that cover the following topics: rhyme, alliteration, simile, character perspective and poem structure.

Use this trifold as a reading companion to Martina the Beautiful Cockroach retold by Carmen Agra Deedy. Page numbers align with 3rd grade Wonders Curriculum Unit 3: Weeks 3 & 4. It also includes a version without page numbers. Skills include: -Genre -Character Perspective -Inferencing -Synonyms -Respond the Reading writing activity with sentence starters Great for whole group, partner, or independent work

Fun practice making arrays to model multiplication using Skittles. Includes editable slide.

Use this trifold as a reading companion to Yoon and the Jade Bracelet. Page numbers align with 3rd grade Wonders Curriculum Unit 1 Weeks 3 & 4. It also includes a version without page numbers. Skills include: -Inferencing -Character Perspective -Figurative Language -Summarizing -Making Connections writing activity with sentence starters Great for whole group, partner, or independent work

Use this trifold as a reading companion to The Talented Clementine by Sara Pennypacker. Page numbers align with 3rd grade Wonders Curriculum Unit 4: Weeks 1 & 2. It also includes a version without page numbers. Skills include: -Plot -Character Perspective -Summarize -Inferencing -Figurative Language -Respond to Reading writing prompt with sentence starters. Great for whole group, partner, or independent work!

A low cost science experiment to practice the scientific method and variables/controls.

Use this trifold as a reading companion to Clever Jack Takes the Cake. Pages numbers align with 3rd grade Wonders Curriculum Unit 5 Weeks 3 & 4. It also includes a version without page numbers. Skills include: -Base Words -Character Perspective -Inferencing -Cause and Effect -Summarizing -Plot -Theme

Unlock the power of root words with this comprehensive resource designed to help students learn, understand, and apply root words to expand their vocabulary. This product provides a variety of engaging activities and exercises that teach students how to break down unfamiliar words by recognizing their root components. Key Features: Word Building Activities: Fun and interactive exercises that challenge students to create new words from given roots, reinforcing their understanding of word const

Quick writing prompts that correlate with 3rd grade McGraw-Hill Wonders reading curriculum! This product includes 23 prompts conveniently on PowerPoint slides with sentence starters and a writing checklist. Just have students use their writing journals or piece of paper and go! There is at least one writing prompt per text set of units 1-6. Each Quick Write should take about 15-30 minutes. Includes a variety of writing: expository, opinion, diary entry, poetry. Includes a variety of important s

This worksheet isn't just a reading activity—it’s a deep dive into the Florida 3rd Grade Poetry Standards. Your students will be challenged to identify and analyze different types of poetic elements and figurative language.

Use this cheap and fun activity to help students practice identifying fractions as parts of a group. All you need is a box of Fruit Loops and you are good to go!

STEM Engineering Challenge: Build a Gumdrop & Toothpick Bridge (Grades 3–5)Bring the Engineering Design Process to life with this fun and engaging STEM bridge-building challenge using just gumdrops and toothpicks! Perfect for upper elementary students (grades 3–5), this hands-on activity encourages critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork while reinforcing STEM concepts. Students will work through all five steps of the Engineering Design Process— Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, and Improv

Use this trifold as a reading companion to Gary the Dreamer. Page numbers align with 3rd grade Wonders Curriculum Unit 1 Weeks 1 & 2. It also includes a version without page numbers. Skills include: -Chronology -Text Features (autobiography) -Inferencing -Compound Words -Figurative Language -Author's Purpose -Visualizing -Respond to Reading writing activity with sentence starters Great for whole group, partner, or independent work!

Just by the Skittles! No prep worksheets that include identifying fractions for part of a group, comparing fractions and graphing data with a data table, bar graph and picture graph. ** Includes editable slides.