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These cards are perfect for a unit on measuring! Throw these in with any lesson planning that you do--whether it be making play-doh, trail mix, silly puddy, etc! It is a wonderful way to keep children involved in creating recipes and understanding measurements. They may even be nice for your own use at home. They can be printed on an 8.5x11" paper. The cards are 3"x5" in size.

This activity centers around the CVCe spelling pattern. It can be used in multiple ways, but is used in my classroom for the Reading Around the Room and Writing Around the Room literacy centers. On a given day, there are typically 3-4 students who are at this center at a time. The packet includes: *a printable page for magic "e" wands *cut-out words to hang around the room *a worksheet for students to complete *instructions for the teacher Students will each take a magic "e" wand. For readi

Create your own classroom newspaper with this package! This pack is useful for students who are writing to inform, entertain, or persuade. The lesson that is included spans 5 days for writing (20-25 minutes each), and focuses primarily on writing to inform. This package includes: --brief lesson plans --an idea organizer --chart/worksheet --newspaper article templates --sample layout of classroom gazette poster

The "Parts of Speech Poster Bundle" comes with 3 posters 18x24" in size. It includes a poster for action verbs, nouns, and adjectives. CCSS: SL1.1, SL2.1, SL3.1, SL4.1, SL5.1 These colorful, fun posters show many examples of the parts of speech that they represent. They are a wonderful reference for students as they are writing. You can shrink the sizes down, as needed!

Get this poster individually or as a bundle package: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Parts-of-Speech-Poster-Bundle-1062113 These posters are wonderful resources for students who are trying to be more creative with their writing. Encourage your students to go the extra step by using more creative adjectives in their writing!

This mini-poster is great for teaching the five parts of a friendly letter. It includes: one sample poster (size: 11x17) one label sheet (size: 11x17) one fill-in sheet (11x17) The idea is that you can laminate the sample poster to use as a reference for students. While you are introducing parts of a friendly letter to students, you may want to cut out, laminate and put magnets on the label sheet (with the arrows), and point the arrows to the correct part of the letter. The third "fill-in" s

What if you lived to be 100 years old? This 4-page booklet allows students to use their imagination on their 100th day of school. They will see the world through their future 100-year old eyes! What will you look like? What was the best advice you ever received? What was the best invention during your lifetime? This give students a chance to get creative with their writing. It comes as a coloring page for students to decorate once they answer the questions. Also included is a 100th day

Get this poster individually or as a bundle package: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Parts-of-Speech-Poster-Bundle-1062113 These posters are wonderful resources for students who are trying to be more creative with their writing. Encourage your students to go the extra step by using more creative action verbs in their writing!

This activity centers around the CVC spelling pattern. It can be used in multiple ways, but is used in my classroom for the Reading Around the Room and Writing Around the Room literacy centers. On a given day, there are typically 3-4 students who are at this center at a time. The packet includes: *a printable page for short vowel wands *cut-out words to hang around the room *a worksheet for students to complete *instructions for the teacher Students will take a wand with each vowel (so each

Includes: 1 Classroom Rules Poster -- Sit down with your students as a class, and write your own classroom rules! 1 "Good Morning Checklist" poster -- You can write your own list, and make sure that the kiddos know to come in and check the list to know what they are to do for morning-work. That way you don't have 10 kids coming to ask you! (= 1 "5-Ways to Listen" poster -- Because all kids need a reminder every now and aga

NORMALLY $3.00. ON A 50% OFF SALE FOR LIMITED TIME! This package includes CVC and CVCe spelling pattern words. For more information on the bundle, see the products: Reading and Writing Around the Room CVC Reading and Writing Around the Room CVCe With this bundle, you get both of the above resources and save $1. Enjoy!

This non-themed package includes 12 morning worksheets that will keep the students busy and in their seats during announcements! Activities include: a word search, short/creative writing, a poem, 3 truths & 1 lie, etc. Students can be motivated by having 1-2 minutes to share their morning work! I have also used some of these worksheets to create classroom books. Grab a 3-prong folder (the ones with the three clips in the center), hole punch the papers, and clip them into the folder. Then

We all know how difficult it can be to solve one or two-step word problems!! This check list will help students organize their ideas and then step-by-step set up and solve the problem. It uses kid-friendly terms and includes some small graphics to help students. It is wonderful for students of all grade levels! There are two per sheet! 1. Read the entire problem 2. Rewrite the question in sentence form (ex. Sally had ______ skittles.) 3. Picture the problem (Am I finding the

This packet includes holiday-themed activities including: *a word problem worksheet (basic division, subtraction // multi-step problem) *a grammar worksheet (capital letters, punctuation) *a word scramble worksheet *a friendly letter writing activity *a short worksheet about the history of Valentine's Day

This works well if you print the vocabulary boxes front-to-back. Whether you are doing vocabulary as a whole group, small group, or sending it home as a study guide, visual learners will have an easier time learning their words. Students will benefit from writing the word, identifying with examples, and having a picture to go with the word. At the end of the unit, you could even have them take home a folder or packet of their vocabulary words! I actually used this in 5th grade for some of ou

This bookmark is great for emergent and beginning readers. It demonstrates long and short vowel sounds. It also provides space for students to write words in which they hear the long or short vowel sound. It also provides pictures that begin with each vowel sound (ex. elephant for a short 'e', and eel for a long 'e'). At the bottom of the bookmark, it says "My name is ______ and I am proud to be reading at a level _____". This is good motivation to get students to set a goal and work harder