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Perfect for National Poetry Month in April, this poetry unit is packed with 17 different poetry mini lessons. I use this unit during writing workshop and teach one poem every day. It's a great unit for big kids too! This packet comes with: -teacher direction sheet -17 poem pages with rules and examples -writing template pages for student books (added based on feedback) -resources to find more poems if your students need additional examples -pictures of how we publish the project in our room eac

These editable seasonal owl newsletter templates are perfect for monthly communication with parents. Each month has the same format, but with different clip art. August- Back to School September- Back to School (different art) October- Halloween November- Fall/Autumn December- Reindeer/Snow/Santa hat January- Winter Theme February- Hearts March- St. Patrick's/Shamrocks April- Eater/Eggs May- Bright, spring colors June- Graduation July- Stars and Stripes Bonus- Plain owls in case you need to su

This autobiography unit for writing workshop will turn into a cherished keepsake for your students and their families. The template format will help even the most reluctant writers through the process, while still leaving lots of room for creativity. Each book is truly one of a kind. When we have access to the computer lab, I use these pages for our drafts and have students type their final projects. When schedules don't let us use the computer lab, I use these pages as the final copy (drafts

This cute clock template is a printable pattern and has so many uses! Here are some ways I use the clock in our classroom: Use fasteners to make the hands moveable. Use glue to set the hands for one time only. Print a copy for each of your students to use for practice. Laminate and use it all year! Make a math center. Create posters to show important times during the day. When printed on several different colors of paper, I mix and match the clock faces and hands. You get two versions of this

This is a free activity from my Pumpkin Unit for Big Kids Packet. Includes: Cut and paste life cycle activity in color Cut and paste life cycle activity in black and white Answer key (which can also be used as a poster/learning chart!)

This pumpkin unit is packed with reading, writing, science, math, and art activities with a pumpkin theme for a mix of whole class lessons and learning centers. I have included: Three learning charts for note-taking Cut and paste pumpkin life cycle Printable pumpkin mini book (with and without words color and bw) Observation journal for planting pumpkins in class Vocabulary matching cards for pumpkin words Three different types of poems with examples and writing paper for a cute bulletin board

This planet research unit is packed with activities for a cross-curricular theme. Students apply for a space mission, create a crew patch, research a planet, write a report, and create art, math, reading, and writing projects to show what they've learned in a mix of whole class lessons and learning centers. Please note, this unit does NOT include the dwarf planets at this time. Download Includes: Mission to Space Application {unit kick off activity} p.4 Crew Patch Activity {team building} p.6 K

This spider themed pack includes reading, writing, science, math, and art activities about spiders for a mix of whole class lessons and learning centers. I have included: 3 learning charts for note-taking Spider mini book to print for your students Spider diagram activity 24 vocabulary matching cards for games and/or review Comparing insects and arachnids activity Spider word chart for unit reference 2 writing prompts with writing paper Simple, hands-on web weaving project 3 poems with example

This penguin unit is packed with reading, writing, math, science, socials studies, and art activities with a penguin theme for a mix of whole class lessons and learning centers. This download includes everything you need to teach students about the 17 different species of penguins. You have the option of giving students fact sheets/a completed research book, or giving students the blank templates to do their own research. You can compile each student's completed fact sheet into a cute class bo

These editable seasonal / holiday themed newsletter templates are perfect for monthly communication with parents. Each month has the same format, but with different clip art. You get a newsletter template for each month of the year with seasonal/holiday clip art. All text is totally customizable for font, size, color, etc. Type right into the pre-made text boxes! Do you prefer a template to match your classroom theme? Perhaps owls, animals, or the beach? I have a dozen other theme sets avai

This winter themed unit is packed with reading, writing, math, social studies, and art activities with a winter theme for a mix of whole class lessons and learning centers. Most of the activities in this pack are snow/winter themed, but a few do use Christmas. I have included: -Three simple printable centers that I use as fast-finisher activities -Three poems with directions, examples, and hallway display signs -A New Improved Santa writing activity with prompt, planning sheets, and writing pa

Book clubs are great ways for students to interact with each other as well as new texts. Whether you choose to assign reading roles or just let students go with the flow naturally, the activities in this packet have just enough structure to pull students through the text without getting lost in the details. These twenty-one activities can easily be adapted for varying abilities. While most of the activities are ready to use with any chapter book (and many picture books), I highlighted parts in

I love using picture books with my students during writing workshop. When we do innovations, students take a familiar text and rewrite it with a twist. This writing packet includes writing activities to do after reading the picture book The Day The Crayons Quit by Daywait. Includes: -3 writing ideas -4 black and white writing pages your students can color -4 color writing pages If you loved this freebie, check out my other Writing Resources.

These editable frog and pond themed newsletter templates are perfect for monthly communication with parents. Each month has the same format, but with different clip art. You get a newsletter template for each month of the year that features frogs, lady bugs, flowers, toadstools, or butterflies. These are perfect for your unique classroom theme. All text is totally customizable for font, size, color, etc. Type right into the pre-made text boxes! I have other theme sets available in my Newsle

These editable safari animal newsletter templates are perfect for monthly communication with parents. Each month has the same format, but with different clip art. You get a newsletter template for each month of the year (plus 2 extras for 14 total to mix and match) with adorable clip art. These are perfect for your animal, safari, zoo, or jungle classroom themes. All text is totally customizable for font, size, color, etc. Type right into the pre-made text boxes! I have other theme sets ava

These editable beach and ocean newsletter templates are perfect for monthly communication with parents. Each month has the same format, but with different clip art. You get a newsletter template for each month of the year with cheerful clip art. These are perfect for your beach, ocean, or nautical classroom themes. All text is totally customizable for font, size, color, etc. Type right into the pre-made text boxes! I have other theme sets available in my Newsletter/Calendar section to the l

These cute snow friends are a great way to practice multiplication and division facts from 1-12 (not all facts are included, just a mix). Students will solve number sentences, color the snowmen by code (to check their answers), and then assemble the craft. They can also illustrate their own background to create a scene for seasonal hallway or bulletin board displays Includes: -42 multiplication and division facts from 1-12 (random, mixed) -Color by number snowmen pieces -Answer Key *************

Print and go-- I've done all the work for you! Book clubs are great ways for students to interact with each other as well as new texts. Whether you choose to assign reading roles or just let students go with the flow naturally, this packet has just enough structure to pull students through the text without getting lost in the details. Includes: -timeline for packing -open-ended and literal comprehension questions (these are great for discussion starters during book club meetings) -extensions t

This sweet scarecrow is a great way to practice multiplication and division facts from 1-12 (not all facts are included, just a mix). Students will solve number sentences, color the scarecrow by code (to check their answers), and then assemble the craft. They can also illustrate their own background to create a scene for seasonal hallway or bulletin board displays Includes: -30 multiplication and division facts from 1-12 (random, mixed) -Color by number scarecrow pieces -Answer Key *************

Amazing Animal Research Unit for reading and writing workshop with science connections. Your students easily become published authors! This bundled pack includes: -my unit overview -KWL chart -animal report questions -CLOZE form for reluctant writers -buddy checklist form -word search form -poem template -cute venn diagram -grid for note-taking during presentations -final assessment form -printable student book template for publishing Love this project? I have a similar one for autobiographies