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I created these posters to help my students learn some basic vocabulary about Chromebook or computers. To further help students remember the parts of a Chromebook, I modified some of the posters into labeling and coloring worksheets. Variations of posters and handouts: - Versions using "Chromebook" and versions using "Laptop" - Both color and B & W handouts - Versions with both American and Canadian spelling The full document is in the Preview. Check it out to see if this product is right f

This informational reading package on King Kamehameha contains 2 versions of the text to help you differentiate for your students. It also includes numerous follow-up worksheets. When we were getting ready to do a unit on Hawaiian history in my school, I couldn’t find any good resources for my younger students, so I created several packages, including this one. I used the first (harder) version of the text with grades one to three. The older students completed it independently. My mid-range stud

This is a reading comprehension package about Queen Lili'uokalani, Hawaii's last ruling queen. When we were getting ready to do a unit on Hawai’i in my school, I couldn’t find any good resources for my younger students, so I created several packages, including this one. There are two versions of the text at different reading levels.I used this with grades one to five. The older students completed it independently. My mid-range students completed it during guided reading groups. My lowest reader

I created these tests to help me identify whether or not students had the basic skills to: · use a laptop/Chromebook and browse the internet· complete a Google Docs assignment· complete a Google Slides assignmentWith each of the three tests, I’ve included a blank page in case there are specific tasks you want to test that I didn’t include. I generally used these tests when I noticed that a student was struggling with an assigned project that required the above skills. The tests helped me pinpo

I created these worksheets to give my first grade students some direction when playing with 2D shape blocks in Math Centers. I wanted them to focus on composing new shapes and to continue practicing basic addition. The sheets each have several versions to help you differentiate for your students. As always, the full product is available in the preview, so please check it out to see if this is something that would work well for your students! If you do download this, please take time to come back

I wrote these texts because I couldn’t find passages for my primary students that were written at a lower reading level (including primary level sentence structure and vocabulary, where possible). Included:• Parent/Guardian guided reading tips, if these passages are being read at home because of distance learning. Several versions included. • 2-page informational texts on Bach, Vivaldi, Mozart, Beethoven, and Tchaikovsky. Included for each composer:2-page informational passagecomposer overvi

Informational texts about endangered and threatened Hawaiian animals. Two versions included to help you differentiate. When we were studying endangered Hawaiian animals, I had a hard time finding information written at a lower reading level for my first through third grade Science class. So, I put together my own materials. If you are looking for information written at a 2nd/3rd grade level, check out my books on monk seals, the nēnē, and the honu. Included in this packet: • How to print and

Differentiated informational reading passages on Prince Kūhiō Day. I have a difficult time finding informational reading passages I like written at a low enough level for my first graders. Therefore, when I find a topic I want to cover, I tend to write my own. This passage is about Prince Kūhiō Day, an important holiday celebrated on March 26 in Hawai‘i. Included: - informational reading passage (2 versions) - comprehension questions - word search (2 versions) If you are looking for more info

I created these activity cards to help my students remember what to do in their centers. These centers all focus on practicing addition and subtraction. I like more open-ended activities where students can repeat the same task in different ways without getting bored, instead of rushing through a set task or worksheet. I've tried to reflect that in these activities. After students have completed the task several times (or when the math center time is up), I normally like them to record the equ

My students wanted a script set in Hawai‘i, so I modified The Little Red Hen. It’s still the same basic story; however I used local characters, setting, and some Hawaiian words. For example, the hen finds and plants lilikoi (passionfruit) seeds instead of wheat and the animals include a turtle and a mongoose. This newly updated file includes two different versions of the script written for different reading levels. I used these scripts in a grades one to three classroom. The original (more dif

Differentiated informational reading passages on King Kamehameha Day. I have a difficult time finding informational reading passages I like written at a low enough level for my first graders. Therefore, when I find a topic I want to cover, I tend to write my own. This passage is about King Kamehameha Day, an important holiday celebrated on June 11 in Hawai‘i. Included: - informational reading passage (2 versions) - comprehension questions - word search (2 versions) If you are looking for more

Cross-Curricular, Project-Based, Real-World, and Higher-Order-Thinking Activities applicable to any Ancient Civilization you are studying! I have used these activities in a grades one through five Social Studies class, but modifications are definitely needed for younger grades. Click on the individual products and you'll be able to preview the full documents to see if the activities will work well for your class. This bundle includes a bonus file containing pre-assessment What do I know? and K

The Science of Reading (SoR) supports explicit, systematic reading AND WRITING instruction. This package will help your students throughout the whole process of writing an opinion essay. What’s included in this package:1. Four handouts on introductions, body paragraphs, conclusions, and transition words. 2. Four mini posters on introductions, body paragraphs, conclusions, and transition words. 3. Six Boxes and Bullets Graphic Organizers and two completed samples 4. Four versions of a sample

Build an Ancient Town: A project-based STEM/STEAM activity applicable to any ancient civilization!This project asks students to pick one ancient civilization (either one already introduced in class or a new one they haven't been introduced to) and build a model town from that time period. I created this project several years ago as a project-based assessment for our ancient civilizations unit. I wanted students to study one civilization in more depth, but I didn't want them doing a traditional r

Read with your students about the honu in this informational booklet or one-page informational sheet! Two versions are included to help you differentiate for your students. Text features and research graphic organizers also included. When we were studying endangered Hawaiian animals, I had a hard time finding information written at a lower level for my first through third grade Science class. So, I put several booklets together, including these ones. Sentence structure and vocabulary are fairl

Differentiated worksheets for students to practice word form and number form. I created these sheets because I wanted some simple sheets where students could practice writing out their numbers in word form. Several sheets could be used for students to practice writing numerals as well. There are two complete sets, one with primary lines and one without. Included: · Numbers 0-10 (word bank included) · Numbers 1-10 (word bank included) · Numbers 0-10 (no word bank) · Numbers 11-20 (word bank i

This is a reading comprehension package about Queen Ka'ahumanu, a powerful woman who helped rule the kingdom of Hawai'i. When we were getting ready to do a unit on Hawai’i in my school, I couldn’t find any good resources for my younger students, so I created several packages including this one. I used this with grades one to three. The older students completed it independently. My mid-range students completed it during guided reading groups. My lowest readers enjoyed it as a read-aloud. All my s

An informational book on the endangered nēnē written for first through third graders. Two versions to help you differentiate. One-page informational sheets and graphic organizers also included. When we were studying endangered Hawaiian animals, I had a hard time finding information written at a lower level. So, I put several booklets together, including these ones. Sentence structure and vocabulary are fairly simple, while still including some domain specific words. Included: • How to print and

The Science of Reading (SoR) supports explicit, systematic instruction for both reading AND WRITING. This package will help your students at every stage of th writing process. I originally created this unit when I taught writing for a combined class of grades one through five. I was able to make this unit apply across all grades, though it worked best for students in grades 2/3. What’s included in this package: 1. Lesson plans for six class periods. 2. Two versions of a graphic organizer f

Differentiated informational reading passages on Statehood Day. I have a difficult time finding informational reading passages I like written at a low enough level for my first graders. Therefore, when I find a topic I want to cover, I tend to write my own. This passage is about Statehood Day, a holiday celebrated on third Friday of August in Hawai‘i. Included: - informational reading passage (2 versions) - comprehension questions - word search (2 versions) Looking for more reading passages on