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Kindergarten Hispanic Heritage Month character education literature circles
The legend of rock paper scissors book companion, story mapping & games
Story mappingStory elements worksheet All about the book - title, author, illustrator, characters, settingDraw and describe the main charactersAll about the main characters worksheetsDraw a picture of each character in the story worksheetSetting worksheetBook reportGenre posterComprehension quizVocabulary words and definition cardsvocabulary quizThe retelling handRetelling cardsRetelling posterSequencing cardsCause and effect posters and worksheetsProblem and solution poster and worksheetsThe ma
Grades:
K - 4th
Those Shoes Differentiated Writing Activity | Wants and Needs
"Those Shoes" by Maribeth Boelts is a touching story of kindness and teaches the difference between wants and needs. This differentiated writing activity was created to compliment the book “Those Shoes” by Maribeth Boelts and is a great companion activity to any kindness unit. The writing prompt comes with three versions of differentiation to reach all ability levels, ranging from writing a short paragraph to choosing error-free picture choices. This resource includes:Shoe Flap Page – to color,
Grades:
K - 3rd
Mistakes - A Growth Mindset lesson using Beautiful Oops by Barney Saltzberg
This growth mindset lesson is all about making mistakes as a part of the learning process. This lesson requires you to buy or have the book "Beautiful Oops" by Barney Saltzberg. This is a wonderful little board book where an artist turns many common "mistakes" into fun little drawings.
This is a growth mindset lesson I use with my once weekly growth mindset classes from Kindergarten all the way through 5th grade. The students really love the pictures in this book and the message that mistakes a
Grades:
K - 4th
The Smallest Girl in the Smallest Grade by Justin Roberts 18 Activities NO PREP
Justin Roberts have made a book out of one of his beloved children's songs! You can find the song (same name as the book) on iTunes and play it for your class - they will love it!From Amazon: Hardly anyone noticed young Sally McCabe.She was the smallest girl in the smallest grade.But Sally notices everything—from the twenty-seven keys on the janitor’s ring to the bullying happening on the playground. One day, Sally has had enough and decides to make herself heard. And when she takes a chance and
Grades:
K - 3rd
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Also included in: Third Grade Story Time 10 Book Bundle
Gender Equality Activities
Gender Equality unit for Kindergarten to Grade 3. This resource features 10 lessons that focus on friendship, acceptance, challenging gender stereotypes, positive self-image, and understanding. This unit offers an extensive book list that will help teachers to gather a wide range of quality books that help to challenge gender stereotypes. This would be an excellent option to replacing an author study with a "thematic book study". It is perfect for addressing health and social studies curriculums
Grades:
K - 3rd
Also included in: Grade 2 Mega Bundle
Giraffes Can't Dance by Giles Andreae 17 Book Extension Activities NO PREP
Charming story about mindset and confidence!
From Amazon:
Giraffes Can't Dance is a touching tale of Gerald the giraffe, who wants nothing more than to dance. With crooked knees and thin legs, it's harder for a giraffe than you would think. Gerald is finally able to dance to his own tune when he gets some encouraging words from an unlikely friend.
With light-footed rhymes and high-stepping illustrations, this tale is gentle inspiration for every child with dreams of greatness.
I have created
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Grades:
K - 3rd
Star of the Week (Boho Rainbow THEME) Editable/Non-Editable
Star of the Week is a great way to build classroom community, self-esteem, and incorporate Common Core speaking and listening standards. This pack is a perfect "Star of the Week" idea.The download includes:- a certificate (4 different options to choose from)(Name, Date & Teacher Name are EDITABLE on the certificate)- a badge (4 Different options to choose from)(Name is EDITABLE on the badge) LARGE SIZE and SMALL SIZE AVAILABLE- an explanation of star of the week activities for Monday-Friday(
Grades:
PreK - 6th
Also included in: Growing Bundle - Boho Rainbow 2020-2021
Fairness: Being a Fair Friend-Character Education
Help kids understand what Fairness and being a Fair Friend looks like.
Character Education in the classroom is becoming more and more important. This is a great introduction and/or reminder of what it takes to be fair and to be a good friend.
7 pages of activities including fairness rules and situations, draw or write activities, cut and paste activities, and writing I can statements. Also includes writing pages for assessment.
If you like these Fair Friend worksheets, check ou
Grades:
K - 2nd
I am Human by Susan Verde Interactive Read Aloud
Help your students learn about the importance of empathy and understanding their feelings. Questions can be printed on sticky notes that can be placed on the corresponding page of the book for easy questioning. Postable vocabulary words and post activity are also included!
Grades:
K - 6th
Distance Learning Read Aloud and SEL Activity: Ruby Finds A Worry
Ruby Finds a Worry is a perfect book to help your students identify and cope with their feelings, especially during these times of Distance Learning. This product includes:- Emoji Emotion Cards- Easy reader Titled "It's Okay to Worry"- 2 Comprehension Activities that coincide with Ruby Finds A Worry- Social Emotional Learning Activity- Make a list of people you can talk to*I suggest choosing a few "Emoji Cards" to act our and/or discuss prior to reading Ruby Finds a Worry (You can find this book
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Grades:
K - 2nd
Rug Rules | Circle Time Rules and Procedures | First day of school |
These posters and rules are great visuals and excellent for reinforcing positive behavior. You can laminate the posters for easy reference and quick reminders.Rug Rules are simple rules and expectations for your class! IRA lesson plan included.They are easy to remember and developmentally appropriate rules to help you build a caring classroom community beginning from the first day of school.It is a great way to promote and teach good character and good manners in your classroom. Teaching social
Grades:
PreK - 3rd, Staff
Something, Someday by Amanda Gorman: Hopes and Dreams Change the World Craft ELA
Perfect Inspiring book craft activity to accompany the children's book read aloud, "Something, Someday" by Amanda Gorman and Christian Robinson ~ a story about having hope to change the world.Check out the Companion Craft: Change Sings by Amanda GormanGreat for Reading, Literacy, ELA Centers for all grade levels! Read aloud the story "Something, Someday" and then encourage students to create their own *My Hopes and Dreams* Plant Craft to record *something* they can fix to help change the world,
Grades:
K - 3rd
Character Education - "What Are Manners" Emergent Reader {K/1}
This is a reader that I use to introduce manners in and out of the classroom. It is a completely interactive reader. There are positive examples of each "manner" and a space provided for the kiddos to draw/write about a non example for each one. Then there is one page in the reader for labeling manners and also one page for brainstorming any other manners the kiddos believe to be good. There are several options for this reader to dell with differentiation. Included in this download is:
1 color
Grades:
PreK - 3rd
Mistakes - A Growth Mindset lesson using Nobody's Perfect by David Elliott
This growth mindset lesson is all about making mistakes as a part of the learning process. This lesson requires you to buy or have the book Nobody's Perfect by David Elliott. This book follows a boy through his day as he realizes the imperfections in people in his life, but then learns to celebrate those things about them.
This is a growth mindset lesson I use with my once weekly growth mindset classes from Kindergarten all the way through 5th grade. The students really love the pictures in th
Grades:
K - 5th
Bear Says Thanks: A FREE Mini-Unit
As a thank you to my followers, customers, and readers, I am offering this free mini-unit for "A Bear Says Thanks" by Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman!
This freebie includes:
-A non-fiction close read on Brown Bears with a 1/2 sheet of comprehension questions
-We both say, "Thanks!": a thankful list activity
-Personal response: How I Say Thanks
-Bear Says Thanks retelling/sequencing cut and paste
-Rhyme Time: 12 pairs of rhyming cards with text from the story and a recording sheet
I hope yo
Grades:
K - 2nd
Superhero Activity Pack
This activity pack includes 4 different activities based on a superhero theme:
1. Make your own superhero emblem with "My superpower is" writing prompt.
2. Create your own superhero sheet.
3. Make your own superhero puppet with popsicle sticks.
4. 2 different superhero writing prompts for a student's writing journal.
BONUS: An award certificate that you can personalize to give to each student.
Each activity includes an explanation of the activity and a picture to show you how to do it with you
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Grades:
PreK - 1st
Ish, Ruby the Copycat, The Most Magnificent Thing & More! Response BUNDLE
This read-aloud activities BUNDLE for Ish, Red: A Crayon's Story, Ruby the Copycat, The Most Magnificent Thing and Otis and the Scarecrow includes 5 reading response journal units perfect for kindergarten, first, and second grade learners practicing their writing in response to literature.In these differentiated resources, you will find meaningful questions tailored to the story as well as writing templates and graphic organizers.Pick and choose the activities that best suit the needs of your cl
Grades:
K - 2nd
Areli is a Dreamer - Unit Read Aloud Lesson Plan, Activities, Worksheets
This product includes:Detailed lesson plan for teaching the book Areli is a Dreamer Social Justice Oriented Reading Response Questions for students and teachersSocial Emotional Learning Oriented Reading Response Questions for students KWL handout or worksheet Summarizing strategy handout or worksheetCharacter traits web handout or worksheetReader response art project: Dreamer FireworksThe lesson plan includes plans for accommodations and scaffolds designed to support diverse learners, including
Grades:
K - 4th
My Friend is Sad: Language Companion
Use this: This is a language activity companion to go along with “My Friend is Sad” by Mo Williams. Use this to check comprehension, answer “wh” questions, sequencing, and pragmatics. This companion can be printed out, laminated, and reused with dry erase markers.Includes: 6 comprehension questions6 social scenerios6 visuals to sequence
Grades:
PreK - K
First Day Activities with the Gingerbread Man
Looking for some first day of school activities that will allow your students to explore, build friendships and make memories? The First Day of School Activities with the Gingerbread Man will allow your students to explore the school during their hunt for the Gingerbread Man, build friendships as students search together, and get to know some of the staff while on their search. Students will go home after their first day of school eager to tell their parents all about the fun they had and excite
Grades:
PreK - 1st
The Empty Pot Project
The Empty Pot Project for Character TraitsDirections: After reading “The Empty Pot”, have the kids brainstorm character traits that most describe them. A list of character traits is included to help. You can choose to complete the print and color template or the cut and glue project. Just print on colored paper, cut, and glue.Created by: Lindsey Powers 2021
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PreK - 3rd
I am Love by Susan Verde Interactive Read Aloud
Help your students learn about the importance of compassion and kindness to self and others. Questions can be printed on sticky notes that can be placed on the corresponding page of the book for easy questioning. Postable vocabulary words and post activity are also included!
Grades:
PreK - 6th
Louder, Lili - Book Study - Character Traits and More!
Character traits, discussion questions, and written responses -This pack includes various language arts activities to accompany the book Louder, Lili by Gennifer Choldenko. This book is a wonderful resource for teaching character traits. There are two very different characters in the book and the kids always love to identify their traits and then compare the characters. We have a great discussion about how even though the two characters are very different (Lili is very quiet, shy, and kind a
Grades:
K - 3rd
Chrysanthemum- A Beginning of the Year Kindness Craftivity and Writing Activity
I begin every school year by reading, Chrysanthemum to my students. Great for integrating character education into your lessons. Chrysanthemum teaches a great lesson on kindness and not saying hurtful things. It is a great way to start the year as in this activity, students pledge to be kind to one another and only use kind words to their friends this school year. In the lesson, students complete the craftivity as the teacher reads Chrysanthemum. At the end of the lesson, students have a sh
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Grades:
PreK - 4th
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