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This is a 60+ page unit which is filled with word work: compound words, -or/-ar word sort, and making words. Your students will love the popcorn taste test, graphing, and math problem solving. Your students can also strengthen their writing skills with creative writing activities such as: The diary of a popcorn kernel, 5 senses popcorn mini-book, and a popcorn invention activity. A hands on science experiment, poetry, comparing and contrasting, circle maps, and fact/opinion activities are a

With all of the skills that are expected to be taught, it is increasingly difficult to get everything in during the school day! This is a resource that combines handwriting, alphabetic awareness, and concepts of print in a fun and meaningful way. It is designed for first grade students, but it could be adapted for kindergarteners or second graders depending on the time of year and ability level. This resource includes the following pages and activities: WAYS TO USE THIS PRODUCT: 1) MORNI

What's included in this teaching pack? 1. Poetry Journal with elements of poetry {alliteration, onomatopoeia, rhyme, rhythm, simile, metaphor, imagery) *Extra charts for use as needed {noun, verb, adjective, adverb, synonym, and antonym} 2. Types of Poetry-anchor charts and examples for various poems {acrostic, alphabet, autobiography, cinquain, color, couplet, diamante, haiku, limerick, and shape (also known as concrete)}. I uploaded these onto my Promethean board for student use. If you

What is environmental print? It is the print of everyday life in the world around us: the symbols, signs, shapes, numbers, and colors that can be found in Mc Donald's, stop signs, Wal-Mart, Target, Home Depot, enter/exit. . . and more! It provides a meaningful and relevant way for young children to understand concepts of print as they connect the alphabet and features of text to their personal experiences. Not only is environmental print great for reading, it is also a powerful tool that ca

This is a journal which students can use while learning about the elements of fairy tales. It includes a page for characters (good or evil), magical words/phrases, happy endings, numbers (3's and 7's), and a page for students to write about their favorite fairy tale. My students complete this activity during a 2 week investigation of fairy tales. After reading and discussing many fairy tales, we create an anchor chart with the elements. As we create the chart, the students also reflect indep

If you're looking for a tool to help your students learn abut what to do when they get stuck, how to remember what they've read, making connections to the text, visualizing the events of the story and more. . .this is just what you need!This reading comprehension resource includes 20+ pages of strategies for primary learners to use as they develop their reading skills. The set includes posters, bookmarks, and a basic outline of how I use this resource in my classroom. It is designed for first

If you want your students to learn their doubles facts quickly and relate them to their lives, this document is the perfect tool for you. This file includes doubles facts for numbers 1-10.

This is an original...written by me! It is illustrated with super cute graphics. Included within this document is the story, pocket chart strips to place the story in order, retelling/sequecing picture cards, a writing extension, a circle map, and a snowman bubble map! I am also thinking about creating a powerpoint version if enough teachers are interested! I hope you like it...It's dedicated to my two little boys (Christian and Solomon)!

This is a number set designed for pre-k learners. It includes the following numbers: 0-30 40-100 (multiples of 10) It is also part of my pre-k calendar math set.

This is a little packet that I created for my students to help them organize their research about forest animals. The entire process took about 2 weeks from start to finish, but it was well worth it! You can check out pictures and more details about the research on my blog-www.eduperry.com

These problem solving pages designed for use during the month of October. Also included is a "problem solving" plan for young learners to use as they explore the world of math! Pre-K or Kindergarten students will use these problem solving pages along with a math journal to record information about patterns, problem solving, directionality, one to one correspondence, and more!

If your classroom theme is owls and you'd like a colorful, creative way to display student birthdays. . .this will be perfect for you. This set includes the months of the year, suggestions for classroom use, and a fun little "get to know you" activity for student use: "Find a Friend Whoo. . ."

This is a mini-book about things that are green. Students have to color the cover page, write in the correct sight word, and illustrate a picture. The sight words included are {a, are, can, be, have, is). This is a perfect way to review past word wall words, matching illustrations to text, and basic concepts of print.

This month's problem solving features questions and statements which are related to addition, subtraction, comparing and ordering numbers, shapes, patterns, fractions, one to one correspondence, and directionality. This is a great way to introduce pre-k students to the problem solving process and to assist kindergarten mathematicians with discovering ways to discuss and solve various math problems.

This is a packet with 10 fun ways to remember and celebrate the life of Dr. King. It includes read alouds, writing, and art projects.

This set is perfect for spring/Easter. Your students will complete a graph about how they like to eat their eggs: scrambled, green with ham, boiled, or not at all. . .

This is a document that will help you cherish those first day memories! It's a back to school interview packet for parents or teachers.

This packet features 10+ activities for writing and making words during the month of March. The activities can be used during Daily 5, literacy stations, or for early finishers!

Here's a little journal that I created for our school science day. It includes a place for students to write, draw, and reflect about each of the activities.

This is a making words, poetry, and word work set with a scarecrow theme.