Suzanne Crowley

Teach figurative language and wordplay in an engaging way using "Who's on First?" as the mentor text! This comprehensive upper elementary / middle school unit helps students explore double meanings, homonyms, homophones, puns, ambiguity, and irony through performance, analysis, and discussion. What’s Included: ● Reader’s Theater script ● Wordplay anchor charts & posters (color + black and white) ● Analysis worksheets & matching activities ● Baseball diamond labeling activity ● Comprehension quiz

A Companion Unit for The Phantom TollboothBring the imaginative world of The Phantom Tollbooth to life with this engaging creative writing and language arts mini-unit! Students explore the mysterious Doldrums while learning how to develop characters, write meaningful dialogue, and use wordplay. This resource helps students understand how characters think, communicate, and solve problems through conversation — just like Milo does when he escapes the Doldrums. Perfect for upper elementary classr

The Word Market Creation Lab Inspired by Chapter 4 of The Phantom TollboothBring word play to life with this engaging, creative language arts unit inspired by the unforgettable world of Dictionopolis! In this interactive “lab,” students explore how words work, how meaning shifts, and how authors use word choice to create powerful effects. This hands-on unit blends vocabulary study, word classification, synonyms, and creative expression into one dynamic learning experience. 📖 Inspired By: Ch

Shivery Snowcone Science Lab Mixtures, Solutions, Saturation & Supersaturation Turn winter weather into a hands-on chemistry investigation your students will never forget! In this engaging, vocabulary-rich science lab, students explore mixtures, solutions, solubility, saturation, and supersaturation by creating their own snowcones using real snow and a colorful solution. This lab blends physical science concepts with high-interest, real-world application. Students build a snowcone, create a solu

Turn winter into an unforgettable science experience with this hands-on Snow Volcano Science Lab! Students build an erupting snow volcano while exploring physical and chemical changes, gas formation, temperature effects, and states of matter. This engaging outdoor (or indoor snow bin) experiment makes abstract chemistry concepts concrete, visual, and exciting. Students observe bubbling carbon dioxide gas, identify reactants and products, and distinguish between physical and chemical changes — a

Tollbooth Engineering LabOverview In this activity, students move from imaginative construction to applied mathematics. Step One: Students build their own Phantom Tollbooth model (rectangular prism structure with roof extension optional). Step Two: Students analyze the structure mathematically using real measurements. This lab allows students to apply geometric reasoning in a meaningful, hands-on context. Students will:Measure dimensions of a three-dimensional modelCalculate perimeter of the bas

Make decimal multiplication meaningful with this engaging real-world math packet. Students solve practical word problems involving money, measurement, science, and everyday life situations. Perfect for:• Decimal units • Review before testing • Math centers • Homework • Small group intervention This resource includes:• 8 real-world word problems • Printable answer key • 20 Task Cards with answer key Skills Covered:• Multiplying decimals by decimals • Applying percentages • Rounding money

Decimal Mall Math ActivityReal-World Decimal Operations: Add, Subtract, Multiply & DivideMake decimal operations meaningful with this engaging, real-world “shopping at the mall” math activity! Students practice adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing decimals as they shop at specific stores, calculate totals, apply discounts, divide costs, and stay within a budget. This hands-on activity turns decimal computation into a real-life financial literacy experience your students will love. What

"Who’s on First?" Labeling & Matching Worksheet Grab this FREE wordplay activity inspired by the classic comedy routine "Who’s on First?" Students label the baseball diamond, match player names to positions, and explore how double meanings create humor. Perfect for upper elementary and middle school classrooms studying: • Wordplay • Homonyms and homographs • Ambiguity • Figurative language • Reader’s Theater • Comedy analysis