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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 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 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

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

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

These editable school owl 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 smart owl themed clip art. 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 Newsletter/Calendar section to the left. **UPDATED**

This monster themed pack includes reading, writing, math, and art activities with a friendly monster theme in a mix of whole class lessons and learning centers. I have included: -Adoption application -Brainstorming sheets for writing (5 included) -Birth certificate -Printable monster shape books for writing workshop (4 different monsters with 3 pages each- black/white cover, writing lines, blank) -Missing monster descriptive writing activity -Compare/contrast writing activity -Poetry activity

This Johnny Appleseed and apple unit is packed with reading, writing, social studies, and art activities about Johnny Appleseed and apples for a mix of whole class lessons and learning centers. I have included: Parent notes to request donations Parent thank you notes Apple word list for writing throughout the week Cardinal directions cut and paste activity Fact and opinion coloring sheet Several how-to writing ideas with paper Journal idea and paper A variety of learning charts for note-takin

The concept of fairness and equality can be a difficult one for students (and parents) to understand. Use this poster freebie as part of your discussion, and then display it in your classroom as a reminder the whole year through. Click here to read my June 2012 blog post where this freebie originated, along with suggested read alouds to go along with it.

These editable rock star 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 rock star clip art that features instruments, music notes, and glitter stars bursts. . 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

These editable friendly monster 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 not-so-scary monster clip art. 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 Newsletter/Calendar section to the left. *

This turkey unit includes reading, writing, science, math, and art activities about turkeys in a mix of whole class lessons and learning centers. This unit focuses on turkeys and modern Thanksgiving traditions, but doesn't address the history of pilgrims or the first Thanksgiving. I have included: -Turkey mini book (nonfiction) in color and black/white versions -Three learning charts for note-taking -Three simple activities for learning centers -Turkey words writing chart -Comparing turkeys Ven

These editable pirate 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 boy and girl pirates, parrots, ships, treasure, and other pirate icons. 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 New