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Elly Elementary

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Teachers who love teaching teach children who love to learn. Seeing the light in a child's eyes when learning and showing they want to keep on learning is a teacher's best gift. All children are different, learn differently and equally loved.

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ICE CREAM ACTIVITY: FUN SCIENCE FOR ENERGY STUDY

By Elly Elementary

One fun way to explain energy to children is through an ice cream activity. Imagine a scoop of ice cream. This activity not only engages their senses but also helps them understand the concept of energy and its various forms in a tangible way.This

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Science, Physical Science

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Laboratory, Printables

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FATHER'S DAY READING/WRITING/CRAFTS FOR YOUR CLASS

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Children love getting ready to spoil Dad or Grandpa on Father's Day !! We can teach them the meaning of Father's Day and help them make some fun cards and crafts to take home.This 25 page, ready to use, resource includes:Reading comprehension on

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Reading, Writing, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

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Projects, Activities, Printables

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JUNETEENTH: COMPLETE LESSON PLAN & ACTIVITIES

By Elly Elementary

How do we explain Juneteenth to our students?Teaching children about Juneteenth is crucial for fostering a deep understanding of American history and promoting cultural awareness. Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Arts & Music, Writing

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Projects, Activities, Printables

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FLAG DAY: READING COMPREHENSION, WRITING PROMPTS, COLORING & CRAFTS

By Elly Elementary

We should teach children about our flag and why it is an important part of our history,It's important for elementary school students to learn about Flag Day as it teaches them about the significance of the American flag, fostering patriotism and

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English Language Arts, Arts & Music, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

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MISS NELSON HAS A FIELD DAY: READING & WRITING LESSONS, FUN ACTIVITIES

By Elly Elementary

EVERYONE AT SCHOOL LOOKS FORWARD TO FIELD DAY!!!!!! IT MARKS THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR IS COMING....Miss Nelson Has a Field Day (Miss Nelson #3) by Harry G. Allard, illustrated by James Marshall is the third in the Miss Nelson series. This time

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Reading, Arts & Music, Writing

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Not Grade Specific

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MEMORIAL DAY: READING COMPREHENSION, WRITING ACTIVITIES, CRAFTS

By Elly Elementary

Teaching children about Memorial Day is crucial as it helps them understand the significance of honoring and remembering the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives while serving in the military. This education instills values of gratitude,

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Creative Writing, Reading, Holidays/Seasonal

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2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

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STINK HAMLET and CHEESE by Megan McDonald: LESSON PLAN & READING LESSONS

By Elly Elementary

Stink Hamlet and Cheese by Megan McDonald is a delightful children's book that follows the adventures of Stink Moody, a curious and imaginative boy with a passion for Shakespeare. When Stink's school decides to put on a production of "Hamlet," he is

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Reading, Writing, Reading Strategies

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2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Printables, Lesson

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MOTHER'S DAY READING/WRITING/CRAFTS FOR YOUR CLASS

By Elly Elementary

Children love getting ready to spoil Mom or Grandma on Mother's Day !! We can teach them the meaning of Mother's Day and help them make some fun cards and crafts to take home.This 22 page, ready to use, resource includes:Reading comprehension on

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English Language Arts, Holidays/Seasonal, Poetry

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2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Handouts, Printables

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THE LEMONADE CLUB by Patricia Polacco: DETAILED LESSON PLAN WITH ACTIVITIES

By Elly Elementary

The Lemonade Club by Patricia Polacco is a heartwarming story that follows the friendship between two young girls, Traci and Marilyn, who are faced with a challenging situation when Traci is diagnosed with cancer. Despite the difficulties they

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Writing-Expository, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Assessment, Printables

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RL.3.1, RL.3.2, RL.3.3, RL.3.4, RL.3.5, RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.4.5, RL.5.1...

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WHAT IS SCARCITY? VOCABULARY & WRITING, HIGHER LEVEL THINKING

By Elly Elementary

Scarcity lessons for 4th and 5th graders should be engaging and insightful. This resource will be a perfect introduction. Start by explaining scarcity as the limited availability of resources compared to the unlimited wants and needs of people.

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Science, Social Studies - History

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Assessment, Printables

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WHAT IS A BUTTERFLY? - READING LESSONS, RESEARCH & LIFE CYCLE ACTIVITIES

By Elly Elementary

Children love chasing butterflies.....Reading lessons can be engaging and informative by integrating life cycle research and activities. Students can explore the fascinating world of butterflies through reading materials that introduce them to the

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Reading, Science, Writing

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

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Research, Activities, Printables

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"SAVE THE EARTH" PARTNER PROJECT: PERFECT FOR EARTH DAY OR EARTH UNIT PROJECT

By Elly Elementary

How will your students plan to Save the Earth?! This is a perfect project to use as a culminating lesson project for Earth Day or to end a unit on Earth. THIS READY TO USE RESOURCE INCLUDES:DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS FOR PARTNER “SAVE THE EARTH” PROJECT

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences, Earth Day

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Printables, Lesson

$2.65

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WHAT IS ENERGY? UNIT: LESSON PLANS, STEM ACTIVITIES, WORKSHEETS/TEMPLATES

By Elly Elementary

A 3rd/4th-grade unit on energy is an exciting exploration into the diverse forms and uses of energy in our world. Students could start by learning about the basics of energy, including the different types such as mechanical, electrical, and thermal

Subjects:

Science, Physical Science

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Printables, Lesson

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JOURNAL & DIARY WRITING: LESSON PLAN, SUGGESTED READING & TEMPLATES

By Elly Elementary

Do you have your students write in a personal journal? Do they know how to go about it? What examples have they come into contact with? Encouraging students to write in a diary or journal helps to create a life long love of writing and sharing. THIS

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Reading, Writing

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

W.2.1, W.3.4, W.3.5, W.4.1, W.4.1a

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LET'S LEARN ABOUT THE SOLAR SYSTEM - 2ND - 4TH GRADES - LESSON PLAN & ACTIVITIES

By Elly Elementary

Teaching the solar system to 2nd through 4th graders involves engaging and interactive methods that cater to their developmental level. Start by introducing the concept of the solar system using visual aids like diagrams, models, or videos to

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences, Other (Science)

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

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Projects, Activities, Printables

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ECONOMICS ALL-INCLUSIVE UNIT PLAN: 4TH/5TH GRADE

By Elly Elementary

This 4th/5th grade economics unit was designed to introduce students to basic vocabulary and a general understanding of supply and demand principles in economics. The unit can start by defining key terms such as supply (the amount of goods or

Subjects:

Other (Social Studies - History), Economics , Writing-Essays

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Printables, Games

$3.85

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CONTEXT CLUES: READING GRAPHIC ORGANIZER

By Elly Elementary

Using context clues while reading involves utilizing surrounding information within a text to decipher the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases. By paying attention to the words, phrases, and sentences surrounding the unknown term, readers can

Subjects:

Reading, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers

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WRITE A STORY TEMPLATES: 3 DIFFERENT BOOK WRITING TEMPLATES: WRITERS WORKSHOP

By Elly Elementary

Blank story templates are easy to use in primary grades writing workshops because they provide a structured framework that simplifies the writing process for young learners. These templates offer guidance on story elements such as characters,

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Printables, Independent Work Packet

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FRACTION FUN: REVIEW, PRACTICE, SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES - 2ND/3RD GRADE

By Elly Elementary

The "Fraction Fun" teaching resource is an engaging and comprehensive toolkit designed for 2nd and 3rd graders to master the fundamentals of fractions. With colorful visuals and interactive activities, this resource introduces concepts like

Subjects:

Math, Fractions, Word Problems

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

$3.25

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CONTEXT CLUES LESSONS & ACTIVITIES: TEXT COMPLEXITY 3RD/4TH GRADES

By Elly Elementary

The unit on context clues for 3rd and 4th graders focuses on developing students' abilities to discern the meaning of unfamiliar words within a text by using surrounding context. The unit begins with an exploration of various types of context clues

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

RF.3.4c, RF.4.4c

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

25 years teaching experience. Primarily in grades 2-5. Also certified in ESL K-12 Blogger: https://ellyelementary.wordpress.com Email: ellyelementary@gmail.com

MY TEACHING STYLE

Interactive, student directed. Spend beginning of school year working with students in Think-Pair-Share activities, as well as cooperative groups and Jigsaw activities

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Thinking Maps leader, Understanding by Design Leader Grade Level Leader

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

B.A. Communication Arts Masters of Science in Elementary Ed. TESOL Certificate (ESL K-12) Certified in Home Schooling, Digital Media, Mindfulness

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Freelance Curriculum Designer Blogger/Freelance Writer Two Blogs: Just Me (https://egallagher713.wordpress.com) and Elly Elementary (https://ellyelementary.wordpress.com) Also see egallagher.contently.com

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Applied Math, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Measurement, Numbers, Other (Math), Science, Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Other (Science), Social Studies, Government, Native Americans, U.S. History, World History, Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Other (Art), Drama, ESL-EFL-ELL, ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, Australian History, Other (Social Studies), Critical Thinking, Literature, Classroom Management, Economics , Character Education, Word Problems, Instructional Technology, General Science, Physical Science, Cooking, Short Stories, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Mental Math, Halloween, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Place Value, Earth Day, Informational Text, Phonics, Close Reading, Women's History Month, Classroom Community