The Illustrated Learner

This packet includes 1 week of activities which connects the Catholic celebrations of All Saints, All Souls and Dia de los Muertos to the Catechism of the Catholic Church. The mini-unit also introduces the concepts of purgatory and the communion of saints at an elementary level. This resource includes: 7 page student packetColoring PagesVocabularyPrayersDiscussion and reflection questionsBible scavenger huntDay of the Dead craft to show student understanding of purgatory and the communion of sai

This packet includes 2 weeks of activities which introduces the concepts, canon, and history of the Catholic bible according to the Catechism of the Catholic Church at an elementary level. This resource includes: 17 page student packetColoring PagesPrayersBeatitudes Readers TheatreDiscussion questionsTrue/False movement activity to discuss virtues and ethicsDirections for finding a bible passageGraphic organizersBible scavenger huntGame directionsCut and Paste vocabulary craftNon-Fiction Biograp

Don't stress! Use this bundle of student-centered comprehension, reflection and skill-building activities and worksheets to engage and challenge your students as they read The Ogress and the Orphans by Kelly Barnhill. Each activity hits important standards while encouraging critical thinking and personal expression. This bundle gives you flexibility to fit your students' needs and learning preferences, and provide differentiation where needed. This bundle includes the following: ++ BONUS packe

Looking for interesting and age-appropriate fables to compare and contrast (RL 4.9 and RL 5.9) with 4th or 5th graders? Want a simple lesson to integrate these standards into your a novel study that features a crow (like The Ogress and the Orphans, Crow Talk or The Wishtree)? This activity takes gives students a chance to practice comparing and contrasting similar topics (RL 4.9 and RL 5.9) in traditional literature from different countries. The stories chosen hail from Aesop's fables, Turki

This week of lessons introduces the concept of Servant Leadership, an important skill encouraged by Catholic Tradition and culture, and focuses on saints that demonstrate the traits necessary to be great Servant Leader. This resource includes: 12 page packetColoring Page of Pope FrancisShort biographies of St. Kateri, St. Francis, St. Jude, St. Bridget and St. TheresePrayer of St. FrancisComprehension and reflection questionsThe story of the Legend of GubbioIncessory prayer to St. Francis activi

This packet includes 2 weeks of activities which introduces the concepts, canon, and history of the Catholic bible according to the Catechism of the Catholic Church at an elementary level. This resource includes: 9 page student packetColoring PagePrayers, list of the books of the bible and vocabularyDiscussion questionsDirections for finding a bible passageGraphic organizersBible scavenger huntGame directionsCut and Paste craftFind-the-Bible-Passage Scoot activity with answer keyTeacher supportO

This story follows a boy who is fooding around with friends at school, and thinks about making a joke by thrusting. He remembers that isn't a good choice, and makes a funny face instead. Images are AI generated images set in a Catholic School that align to the story.

This year I've noticed that my 4th grade students are struggling with developmentally expected fine motor skills, and many struggle to write slowly and legibly. However, our schedule and curriculum doesn't allow for a lot of time for handwriting practice. Therefore, I decided to create some copy work resources for our latest novel study. Even for students who have great handwriting, copy work is a great meditative process that help students practice spelling and focus, and also give them time

Build students' confidence answering Reading Comprehension questions using this novel study packet focused on The Ogress and the Orphans by Kelly Barnhill! The packet scaffolds students' skills; the first section of prompts focuses on collecting and sharing text evidence, the middle section of prompts students to make different kinds of connections; and the final section of prompts has students combine these skills to analyze the text. Each page provides students with a description of the focus

Explore 'The Ogress and the Orphans' by Kelly Barnhill with this 8-page Vocabulary Study Packet. Each page covers about 5 chapters and lists 23 vocabulary words carefully selected from the text. Each section prompts students to identify prefixes and suffixes, and includes an activity to be assigned a vocabulary word to add to a class picture dictionary. Ideal for classroom use or independent study, this packet supplements your reading comprehension activities and provides support for a text cont

Get ready to unleash the power of numbers amidst the glittering masks and exuberant revelry of Mardi Gras! This Shrove Tuesday-themed project-based learning activity is so much fun that students will realize math is fun too! This project focuses on factors and multiples in a variety of contexts such as factor pairs, divisibility rules and area models, all set in a fun and engaging real-world challenge as students use problem-solving skills to “bake” up a sweet treats for a Mardi Gras paczki s

Does your whole grade level need to craft their newsletter together? Do you teach multiple subjects to your class? How can you give families the best, most detailed update about their week or month, in the most efficient way possible? This resource is perfect for an Elementary grade team that is partially or fully departmentalized, but can apply for many other situations, too! I've found that this newsletter format is easy to update by multiple teachers each week, is highly complimented by par

This packet is a great companion to my Saints and Catholic Figures Packet. I chose 9 more saints whose lives exemplify the Catholic Social Teachings, such as the Dignity of the Human Person. This packet will show how the history of the Catholic Church is interwoven into human history, and how saints have responded to injustices in their cultures and time periods. This is a great jumping off point for big conversations about kindness, bravery, and fairness. This is a great resource to help st

Rebound by Kwame Alexander is a great book for students to read in class! With dynamic characters that are enjoyable for all students, they will be motivated to read the next two books in the series on their own! This packet covers many reading and writing comprehension standards, while allowing students to remain invested in the text. The study focuses on poetry, bringing in other poems for students to analyze and compare to the poetry in the text. There are also many activities for students

This week of lessons introduces the theological basis for the importance of stewardship, as found in the bible and in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. This resource includes: 7 page packetColoring PageExcerpts from writings by Dorothy Day and St. Therese the Little Flower on living in communityPrayer of St. BenedictComprehension and reflection questionsThe Parable of the SowerSlide Deck (linked on page 2 of the packet)Bible excerptsQuotes from the CCC and USCCBGuiding discussion questionsAl

As my class moves through our animal structures unit, I assign students sections of this packet to work on independently in class and then finish for homework. This packet includes two pages on each of the following topics: Internal systems like the circulatory, nervous and skeletal systemsInternal/external structures for movement, reproduction and protectionSensory structuresInformational text/independent reading practiceThe first page of each topic includes basic comprehension checks, and the

This editable Microsoft Word packet includes: Recycled Plant Project Overview Sheet Description of plant projectDue date tableRubric2-page Plant Project PlanNeeded structures for stability, photosynthesis, protection, reproductionCalendar for planning work scheduleLetter to parents and parent signatureDefend It! worksheet (Presentation planner)Graphic organizers to explain structures on plant model for stability, photosynthesis, protection and reproductionDifferentiated Defend worksheetSentence

This product includes: Unit plans, with a unit including the following lesson overviews:Leaf identification practiceLeaf identification labMap exploration to form a hypothesis about different heat levels in different neighborhoodsNature walk/outdoor temperature-taking investigation (your own thermometers needed)Heat Island data dive/digital stations activityUnit student packetMidwestern deciduous tree field guideLeaf Identification vocabulary PowerPoint

Understanding tree equity, urban canopy cover, and urban heat islands can empower students to become environmentally conscious citizens who actively contribute to creating healthier, greener, and more equitable communities. Included in this product: 6-lesson Lesson PlanDepending on your students' age/level, this might take upwards of 6 class periodsLinks to and recommendations for relevant, up-to-date resources from reputable sources to provide students with the best, most accurate information a

This is a Microsoft PowerPoint that provides some basic vocabulary for students to use when identifying common deciduous trees by their leaves. Uses original photos.