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Book Report Project: Book in a Bag

By Always A Lesson

This book report project is a fun way for students to show their learning by creating something with a paper bag, cereal box or shoe box. Students will label character traits, setting, description and main idea to show their comprehension. Students

Subjects:

English Language Arts

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

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Projects, Printables

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3

$3.25

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PD In a Box: Increasing Student Talk PROFFESIONAL DEVELOPMENT

By Always A Lesson

Empower instructional coaches with our innovative student engagement tool, designed to foster increased student interaction and dialogue, enhancing classroom participation and learning outcomes.Are you an instructional coach (or do you supervise one

Subjects:

For All Subjects

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Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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For Principals & Administrators, Professional Development

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$St. Patrick's Day Math & Literacy Activity BUNDLE$

St. Patrick's Day Math & Literacy Activity BUNDLE

By Always A Lesson

St. Patrick's Day Book Review Activity & Bulletin BoardThe St. Patrick's Day Book Review and Writing Activity Bulletin Board is a great March activity for your classroom! Transform your bulletin boards into a literary wonderland as you celebrate

Subjects:

Reading, Math, Writing

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas, Centers

$6.00

$5.40

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Grandparent's Day BUNDLE

By Always A Lesson

Celebrate Grandparents Day with these two great products!Try this project that is great for a bulletin board or to mail away to grandparents as a surprise. Multiple sizes and phrasing within the product so you can pick what best suites you and your

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

$5.50

$4.40

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St. Patrick's Day Book Review Activity & Bulletin Board

By Always A Lesson

The St. Patrick's Day Book Review and Writing Activity Bulletin Board is a great March activity for your classroom! Transform your bulletin boards into a literary wonderland as you celebrate the spirit of St. Patrick's Day with your students.

Subjects:

Reading, Writing, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas

$3.00

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Valentine's Day Kindness Bulletin Board Template

By Always A Lesson

Use this "Cups of Kindness" writing prompt and Valentine's Day bulletin board template to encourage kindness and brighten up your classroom environment! Use throughout the winter to promote kindness while working on critical writing skills. One

Subjects:

Writing, Holidays/Seasonal, Classroom Community

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas

$2.75

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$Math Story Problems Graphic Organizer- Hollywood Theme$

Math Story Problems Graphic Organizer- Hollywood Theme

By Always A Lesson

Use this Hollywood inspired math story problem graphic organizer template to encourage students to break down a word problem, pull out the necessary facts, and solve. Includes:number form, key words, pictures, number sentence equation + completed

Subjects:

Basic Operations, Word Problems

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Activities, Printables

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$100th Day of School Activities- Math, Reading, Writing and MORE!$

100th Day of School Activities- Math, Reading, Writing and MORE!

By Always A Lesson

Get ready for your classroom's biggest celebration yet! This 100th day of school resource is packed with fun, hands-on, academic activities that promote learning and engagement. Your students will love participating in these math, reading, and

Subjects:

Reading, Math, Writing

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

$3.25

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Grandparent's Day Bulletin Board Project

By Always A Lesson

Celebrate Grandparent's Day with this project that is great for a bulletin board or to mail away to grandparents as a surprise. Multiple sizes and phrasing within the product so you can pick what best suites you and your students needs. This would

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

$2.50

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Back to School Pencil Bulletin Board Activity

By Always A Lesson

This back to school activity is perfect for a beginning of the year bulletin board, open house night display or a get to know you activity with your students. Students can write about their friends, goals, teacher and more with this book project.

Subjects:

Writing, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

$4.00

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Gingerbread House Glyph Winter Bulletin Board Craft & Writing Prompts Activity

By Always A Lesson

Grab the Gingerbread House Glyph Bulletin Board Activity & Writing Prompts to use with your students this winter. This quick, fun winter activity can be completed with minimal prep and materials. Have your students answer the glyph questions and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Winter

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Projects, Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

$3.00

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Valentine’s Day Math and Vocabulary Secret Message Activity

By Always A Lesson

Looking for a Valentine's Day activity for your students that still has them meeting academic requirements? This activity combines math and vocabulary for a cross-curricular learning experience.Find the value of each Valentine's Day themed

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations, Valentine's Day

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Games

CCSS:

3.NBT.A.1, 3.NBT.A.2

$3.00

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End of the Year Elementary Student in Training Badges

By Always A Lesson

Great for an end-of-year activity to prepare students for the next grade level. Simply print out the badges, slip them into a name tag holder and allow students to engage in responsibilities and events of the next year's grade. They will feel so

Subjects:

Back to School, For All Subjects, End of Year

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Activities, Printables

$1.00

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State Research Report - Graphic Organizer & Student Report

By Always A Lesson

State Research Report is a graphic organizer that can be used for ANY of the 50 United States locations for a project. Students can use this research guide to gather information & make presentations (k-2) or use the graphic organizer as a guide

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Geography

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Printables

$3.00

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Mothers Day Activities, Fathers Day, Grandparents Day Writing Activity Bundle

By Always A Lesson

Celebrate important family members with this resource bundle. Each product includes several literacy activities as well as gifts for the students to give to their mom, dad, and grandparents. Have the students use the puzzle piece graphic organizer

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Printables

$9.00

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Mothers Day Activities: Gift, Poem, Craft, Writing Activities & More

By Always A Lesson

Celebrate Mother’s Day with 12 engaging activities that mom will love! Students can get creative with these gifts. These Mother’s Day literacy activities are meaningful for your students and something their mother’s will treasure beyond their school

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

W.3.1b

$2.75

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Constitution Day Presentation and Guided Notes

By Always A Lesson

Use this engaging Constitution Day presentation to inform students about what Constitution Day is, how to celebrate it, who are the founding fathers, and important vocabulary. (Presentation is saved as a PDF that you can project) Topics Include: -

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Study Guides, Activities, Lesson

$2.25

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5 W's Plan and Write Graphic Organizer- Hollywood Theme

By Always A Lesson

The 5 W’s graphic organizer will help students focus on asking and answering the 5 main questions (who, what, where, when and why) of a story. Students can use this graphic organizer in the writing process to help them draft a story as well. This no

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Printables

$1.00

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Place Value Comparison Chart

By Always A Lesson

Help students stay engaged while working on place value. Compose and decompose numbers by place value (ones, tens, and hundreds) with the help of a graphic organizer and number line.★ Follow Me for Updates!♥ Did you know … you can earn credits to

Subjects:

Math, Numbers, Place Value

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Printables

$1.00

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{Editable} Student Welcome Packet for Open House and New Students

By Always A Lesson

Welcome students back to school with this Student Welcome Packet. It's everything you need for Open House! Use it all yearlong as you get new students throughout the year. This Student Welcome Packet is editable so that you can add your specific

Subjects:

Back to School, For All Subjects, Classroom Community

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Handouts, Printables, Classroom Forms

$3.00

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Hey there! I'm a seasoned author, dynamic keynote speaker, and expert teacher trainer and coach with two decades of experience. I've taught grades 2, 3, and 5.

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