Eric Carle Author Study
Overview: With more than seventy published books, you will have no trouble finding material to build your Eric Carle author study on. Eric Carle is a great author to study with young children and early...
View ArticleWord Searches
Overview: A fun way to help students learn their spelling words, or any new vocabulary, is to have them create their own word search. Here are a few templates you can print and use. Recommended Grade...
View ArticleSpelling Activities
Overview: Learning how to spell is a fact of life. It can be difficult for many kids and come easy to some. English language learners and those needing extra support will particularly benefit from...
View ArticleBooks About Ants
Overview: Here are our picks for entertaining (and informative) ant books. Don't forget to check out our printable student reader that explains the Life Cycle of an Ant. Who knew those pesky little...
View ArticleConcept Wheel Graphic Organizer
Overview: A Concept Wheel is commonly used to ask questions about a topic--who, what, why, when, where, and how. This graphic organizer offers space for the topic and 6 questions. It can be used with...
View Article5 W’s Chart Graphic Organizer
Overview: The 5 W's Graphic Organizer assists students in determining and organizing the key points of a story--who, what, why, when, where, and sometimes "how" is also included. Below, you will find...
View ArticleStory Map Graphic Organizer
Overview: Story maps are a beneficial tool for any young writer. Below, you will find several to choose from. Each one offers various fields to account for important information related to a story...
View ArticleStory Web Graphic Organizer
Overview: Story webs are a beneficial tool for any young writer. Below, you will find several to choose from. Each one offers various fields to account for important information related to a story...
View ArticleGraphic Organizer Venn Diagram
Overview: Venn diagrams are a great tool for comparing and contrasting and can be used with an unlimited number of things. Because of their simplicity, young students and those needing visual...
View ArticleFall Crossword Puzzles
Overview: Challenge your students while building their vocabulary and spelling skills with these fall crossword puzzles. Each clue relates to an item, animal, or tradition typically found in the autumn...
View ArticleThe Lonely Scarecrow Reading Comprehension Worksheet
Overview: The following worksheet asks comprehension questions related to the story The Lonely Scarecrow by Tim Preston and Maggie Kneen. Use it as a follow-up to your guided reading group, as an...
View ArticleThe Lonely Scarecrow Word Sort
Overview: The Lonely Scarecrow by Tim Preston and Maggie Kneen is a story full of colorful, descriptive language. Use this word sort as a group lesson or as an independent practice to sort some of the...
View ArticleHappy Birthday, Moon Reading Comprehension Worksheet
Overview: Happy Birthday, Moon by Fred Asch is a sweet story about a Bear and his friendship with the moon. Use this comprehension worksheet as a follow-up to the story to aid in understanding or to...
View ArticleAlphabetical Order–Seasons
Overview: The following alphabetical order worksheets can be used to offer students practice with putting words in alphabetical order or as an assessment. Each page is specific to a season--fall,...
View ArticleHappy Birthday, Moon Word Search
Overview: Word searches are a great way to build vocabulary, improve spelling skills and exercise the brain. The following worksheet is a word search activity to use with the book Happy Birthday, Moon...
View ArticleValentine’s Day Worksheets and Activities
Overview: The following Valentine's Day-themed packet includes 12 fun and engaging worksheets. All are included in one pdf, so use as part of a Valentine's Day packet for your students to work on...
View ArticleToday is Monday Sequencing Activity
Overview: The following activity can be used in conjunction with or as a follow-up to the story Today is Monday by Eric Carle. To use, print, cut out and laminate the images (sequencing cards) provided...
View ArticleA Color of His Own Follow-up Activities
Overview: A Color of His Own by Leo Lionni is a colorful book about a chameleon who no longer wishes to change color, but who wants a color of his own. In his search for a color of his own, the...
View ArticleAutumn Leaf Word Sort
Overview: In this word sorting activity, students consider words that relate to an autumn leaf and sort them according to whether they are an adjective or a noun. Students then have the added of...
View ArticleFall Compound Word Sort
Overview: The following activity uses compound words that are related to the fall season. Simply print the fall compound word cards on heavy paper, cut out, and laminate. Students can then manipulate...
View ArticleWord Scramble Worksheets (Every Season)
Overview: Word scrambles are a fun way to help children build their vocabulary and spelling skills. The following word scrambles feature each of the four seasons. Each scramble offers ten words...
View ArticleAutumn Is…Fall Activity
Lesson Overview: This fall activity is a creative and completely hands-on approach to teaching children about autumn. Use it as a whole group activity, as part of a learning center or as an assessment....
View ArticleWinter Compound Word Sort
Overview: The following activity uses compound words that relate to wintertime. Simply print the winter compound word list on heavy paper, cut out each mitten, and laminate. Students can then...
View ArticleFall Word Study
Lesson Overview: The following activities and worksheets provide opportunities for students to engage in word study using nouns, verbs and adjectives that are related to the fall season. Recommended...
View ArticleElements of a Book Cover
Overview: A book's cover is the first encounter a student has with a particular story. The title and the corresponding illustration is designed to make an impression so that the reader wants to read...
View ArticleCorn is Maize Lesson Plan
Lesson Overview: Corn is one of America's biggest crops, so why not make it a part of your fall learning? A great resource of information is the book Corn is Maize: The Gift of the Indians by Aliki....
View ArticleFall Word Match
Overview: The following printable is a set of twenty-four cards that feature fall words. Once printed, cut out and laminated, the cards can be used to play a matching game between classmates. These...
View ArticleAlphabet Fishing Game
Overview: The following alphabet fishing game is a fun way for children to practice identifying and matching the uppercase and lowercase letters of the alphabet. Fifty-two letter cards are provided in...
View ArticleAlphabetical Order Holidays
Overview: The ability to put words in alphabetical order is a much-needed one, but only comes with practice. The following alphabetical order worksheets can be used to provide such practice. Each...
View ArticleColor Recognition Worksheets
Overview: The following worksheets offer students practice in color recognition. Each practice sheet features common items found in the environment, household, and classroom. The first worksheet is...
View ArticleAlphabet Letters
Overview: The following alphabet letter worksheets can be used with a variety of students--little ones or English language learners learning the alphabet, diverse learners, and emergent readers. These...
View ArticlePrintable Fire Book
Overview: The following Printable Fire Book is a fun little read for young ones and firetruck enthusiasts. The six-page book features a title page and common items, represented with pictures and words,...
View ArticleStorytime Lesson Plan for Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
Overview: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle is such a great story for young students. The book's simple storyline is one that children can read along to and one...
View ArticleWhat Is an Insect?
Lesson Overview: The following resources provide a comprehensive approach to teaching what an insect is. Students will learn what sets an insect apart from other crawling creatures such as spiders and...
View ArticleThanksgiving Word Searches
Overview: Word searches offer such a fun way to practice reading and spelling skills. No holiday would be complete without a good word search featuring words from the season. Below you will find...
View ArticleAnimal Word Cards
Overview: Word cards are such a great resource as they can be used in a variety of ways to help students build their vocabulary. Below, you will find animal word cards in Spanish and in English along...
View ArticleSummer Reading Logs
Overview: Using a reading log to record summer reading can be a great way to track student progress and encourage children to build their love of reading. Incorporating fun outlets for creativity, such...
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