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Students review and complete activity for each major concept of animal and plant adaptations. Concepts include: *adapation *migration *camouflage *dormancy *hibernation

This lesson allows students to actively participate and demonstrate knowledge of the stages of the butterfly life cycle. This lesson integrates science, reading, and writing standards of learning. After a read-aloud, students use life cycle picture cards (included) to sequence the stages using the writing template (included) and transition-word word bank (included). *Please email me at graffkidlit at gmail dot com for the Microsoft Word document if you've purchased the pdf.

Double-sided index card sized flashcards for reviewing or partner-quizzing coin facts. Includes penny, nickel, dime, and quarter images. Each coin flashcard features pertinent facts about each coin on the back.

I print this sheet on full-sized labels and then affix them to 11" x 13" manilla envelopes for students to bring their work home in every Friday. The envelope is returned Monday and I can quickly scan the label to see if a parent has a question about their child's work.

Students reading at or above grade level in the primary grades need a chance to be more independent with their reading activities while teachers work with needier students. I developed these literacy circle handouts to allow students to work independently on important aspects of reading that push their comprehension in a self-directed manner. Includes 5 different jobs, though any one can be duplicated to accomodate a larger reading group.

Students learn all about fractions in October with this hands-on, edible activity template.

A template for students to glue down cereal pieces and learn about fractions during the month of October.