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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 wrote several texts on different Hawaiian rulers. I used the passages with grades one to five. 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 students were very engaged in the texts. In addition to the reading passages, I’ve included worksheets on di

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

The Science of Reading (SoR) includes the recommendation that writing instruction also be explicit and systematic. Graphic organizers are an essential tool to help your students! I created the first of these organizers for my 3rd-5th graders and, over the years, I tweaked the original GO in response to feedback. I now have 16 similar versions! They are all viewable in the preview. If you are looking for handouts, posters, more graphic organizers, a sample essay, and a rubric, check out my Es

Differentiated informational reading passages on four different Hawai‘i-specific holidays. I have a difficult time finding informational reading passages 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. Included: - Prince Kūhiō Day- Lei Day- King Kamehameha Day- Statehood DayIf you are looking for other informational reading about Hawai‘i or informational passages written for a first or second grade level, please chec

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

Read with students about the nēnē, honu, and monk seal. All three Hawaiian animals are threatened or endangered.

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

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

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 bundle combines my classical music appreciation program with the reading passages I used along with it. Please check out the individual files for previews.

I created these two packages to help teach essay writing to my 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders. I originally used it as a distance learning tool for students that were traveling. Since then, however, I expanded the content. Please note that if you just want a few graphic organizers, the Essay Writing package already includes several. Buy this bundle if you want all 21 versions (16 print only and 5 with fillable fields) of the Boxes and Bullets graphic organizer.

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

Classical Music Appreciation program that can be used in as little as a few minutes a week or as much as a class period a day. It encourages students to reflect on their emotions and how the music makes them feel, as well as teaching music terms and some biographical information. Included in this package:- Implementation Ideas including a step-by-step explanation of how I've used it in class. - Four response sheet set versions, allowing for different implementation styles and different grade l