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2nd grade critical thinking Common Core W.3.8 resources
READ ALOUD STEM Activities and Challenges MEGA Bundle #1 STEM Club, STEM Centers
Integrate STEM and Literacy in your classroom all year with READ ALOUD STEM Volume One! Everything you need to be the master STEM Teacher at your school! Awaken imagination and creativity all year. Students learn coding, engineering, explore real-world problems, learn about STEM role models, pioneers, inventors, and more!Amazing resource for STEM clubs, STEM Teachers, STEM Stations, STEM Centers, parents who love hands-on learning, and elementary teachers who want to create a hands-on educationa
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1st - 5th
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150 Daily Bell Work Writing Prompts (Grade 1-3 Language)
Be prepared to teach your Grade 1-3 Language class with a year's worth of bell work writing prompts for Google Slides™! This resource is perfect for a soft start to the Language block and for creating a daily routine for your students to follow. This resource includes 150 writing prompts themed for each day of the week to spark student interest and promote engagement. Every prompt comes with an example of how students should organize their journals, including partial sentences to get students st
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1st - 3rd
Also included in: Grade 2 Ontario 2023 Language Bundle (FULL YEAR)
READ ALOUD STEM™ Activities and Challenges #2 Real World Science Engineering
Bundle and get 50% off! Integrate STEM and Literacy in your classroom all year with READ ALOUD STEM Volume 2! Awaken imagination and creativity all year. Students learn coding, engineering, explore real world problems, learn about STEM role models, pioneers, inventors, and more! Perfect for librarians, STEM Club, K-5 Teachers, and any teach who loves to integrate hands-on learning activities with their students!This collection of STEM Projects focuses on connecting ELA and STEM. Each challenge c
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1st - 5th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-PS3-1
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 4-PS3-4
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Opinion Writing Prompts Narrative Expository Writing Prompts & Friendly Letters
Grab all 7 of my writing prompt collections in one money-saving bundle! Includes 63 writing prompts to take you all the way from the very beginning of the school year through the spring. Includes practice on expository writing, narrative writing, persuasive writing, and friendly letters. Each prompt has a checklist for student accountability and this product comes with both Handwriting without Tears style paper and regular lined paper so all you need to do is print and copy!This product also
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1st - 3rd
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Groundhog Weather School READ ALOUD SCIENCE™ Activity
Do your students have what it takes to join the Groundhog Weather School?In this Groundhog Day science activity, students learn the basics of weather, create their own rain gauge (if you don't have one), and record weather data over a set period of time. They write a letter with their results to send back to the Groundhog Weather School.The Scientific Method:Students follow the six step scientific method (Purpose, Research, Hypothesis, Experiment, Analysis, Conclusion) to learn about weather and
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1st - 5th
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NGSS:
K-ESS2-1
, 3-ESS2-1
, K-ESS3-2
Also included in: February READ ALOUD STEM™ Activities and Challenges BUNDLE
Opinion Writing Prompts Informational Narrative Writing Prompts End of Year
Students get so excited about the spring, so why not try this resource with opinion writing prompts, narrative, informational, expository and friendly letter writing prompts? It includes spring, March, April and May writing prompts to get students engaged? These creative prompts are super fun! Also they are no prep so just print and go!It also includes checklists for student accountability which really helped my second graders check over their own work.Take a look at the money saving writing pr
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1st - 3rd
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Matter Interaction STEM and STEAM
Studying matter properties? This matter project challenges students to create objects from the same set of pieces by taking them apart and putting together in a new way. Students show how solid matter changes. The engineering design process helps students investigate, plan, create, improve, and evaluate designs. Students observe and write a report on findings. A leveled text and writing prompts round out this jammed packed physical science set! Next Generation Science Standard Alignment: 2-PS1-3
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1st - 3rd
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, 2-PS1-3
Also included in: STEM Activities STEM Challenges
Morning Meeting Discussions and Daily Writing Prompts and Questions - Year
No more writing morning letters to your students, these daily quick writes are all done for you! This resource provides daily questions that are perfect for various activities such as "bell ringers," morning work, language modeling, and writing prompts. The prompts are designed to facilitate team building, group discussions, and deeper connections among students during morning meetings. As an added bonus, you'll also receive 12 Boom Learning Digital monthly trivia activities, each valued at $3.2
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2nd - 4th
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Opinion Writing Prompts Expository Narrative Friendly Letter Prompts 2nd Grade
Need something to spark your students' writing? This resource includes opinion writing prompts, narrative, informational, expository and friendly letter writing prompts. Why not try this resource with nine winter / December, January, and February writing prompts to get students engaged? These creative prompts are super fun! Also they are no prep so just print and go!It includes checklists for student accountability which really helped my second graders check over their own work.Take a look at t
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1st - 3rd
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Genius Hour Made Easy: A Guide for Implementing Genius Hour in Grades 2-5
Genius Hour Made Easy: A Step-by-Step Guide for Implementing Genius Hour in Elementary ClassroomsAre you ready to take your teaching to the next level and incorporate Genius Hour into your elementary classroom? Look no further than the Genius Hour Made Easy handbook! This easy-to-follow guide takes teachers step-by-step through the Genius Hour process, from preparation to final reflection, making it the perfect resource for anyone who wants to implement Genius Hour but doesn't know where to star
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2nd - 5th
Genius Hour: A Super Adventure in Project Based Learning
This packet includes lots of activities to help you structure your Genius Hour or to help you get started on project-based learning activities.
This is what you'll receive with this packet:
Parent Letter
Parent Involvement/Student Homework Page
Learning Log
Inquiry Web
Driving Question Web
Conference Log
Cite Your Sources Activity
Partner Project Brainstorm
Presentation Outline
Presentation Plan
Record Your Plan Page
Research Robots Activity
Teacher Tracker
Detailed Directions for what to do w
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1st - 5th
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Valentine's Day Makerspace Project Based Learning and Enrichment Task Cards
These Valentine's Day themed project-based learning and enrichment activities put ownership of learning into your student's hands and enrich your students through independent work study, allowing you to focus on providing instruction and support to your students who need to work individually or in small group. What’s Included:These ten activities were created around Literacy, Math, STEM, Research and Art standards. They come in both color and black and white copies, so you can chose which you’d
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1st - 4th
The One and Only Ivan Novel Study
Save time with this book study of the novel, The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate. It was a success in my classroom and could be in yours, too, if you take the first step to downloading this colorful PowerPoint that is great for distance learning or in-class instruction. This lesson will engage students, spark creativity, and get them ready for reading this wonderful novel.Click HERE to save about 30% off the price of individual resources with a bundle.Inside this ready to use resource,
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2nd - 4th
Also included in: The One and Only Ivan Novel Study Activities
Seasonal No Prep Activities, Worksheets, and Printables for the Whole Year
Children love seasonal themes, and these no-prep activities, printables, and worksheets will make your life easier, while keeping the students engaged and learning!Why use Seasonal No Prep Activities, Worksheets, and Printables for the Whole Year? Research tells us people (including students) need both routine and novelty. This resource provides both: the routine of completing assigned printables in math and literacy, as well as the novelty of each individual holiday and special occasion! (for m
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2nd - 4th
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FREE Venn Diagram Compare & Contrast Book and Movie Printable Worksheets&Digital
After watching the movie and reading the book counterpart, elevate comparing & contrasting skills with these Movie Vs. Book Venn Diagrams! These will work with ANY book that has a movie version (Polar Express, The One and Only Ivan, Charlotte's Web, etc.)! Students apply comprehension, analyzing, and summarizing skills with these graphic organizers. This works great as an informative assessment as well.NO PREP! Print and use today! Multiple formats provided. Digital copies are also included
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2nd - 6th
Pilgrim Properties - Projects & PBL
Driving Question:Why did the Pilgrims choose to settle in Plymouth Rock?Description:In this project, students find out about Plimoth Plantation* in Plymouth Rock, Massachusetts. They examine the area and identify reasons why the Pilgrims settled there. Students then create a brochure, advertising homes in the Plantation. Through this activity, students become more familiar with the trials and tribulations of the Pilgrims, as well as the Wampanoag Native Americans that had settled there first.Wha
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: PBL Bundle (Grade 3) - In Collaboration with A.J. Juliani - 19 Projects!
Animal Investigations - Projects & PBL
Driving Question:What makes every creature unique?Description:In this project, students use their reading and writing skills to research an animal of their choice and prepare a report and project booklet. You can focus this project on a particular set of animals (farm, river, ocean, mammals, birds, etc.) depending upon the topics of study in your classroom.What's Included with this Project:NextLesson Projects are extended lessons based in real life situations or simulations, culminating in the c
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: PBL Bundle (Grade 3) - In Collaboration with A.J. Juliani - 19 Projects!
A Bundle of "All About" Posters
My favorite thing about my "All About" posters is that my students LOVE them! These posters can be used as graphic organizers, assessment tools, note-taking tools, final research projects, and some make great gifts. I have updated all of my posters and bundled them here for one great price. Included in this bundle are All About:a Great Mana Great Ladya Presidentthe 100th Dayan Authorthe End of the YearSummer Vacationa HeroMomDadGrandparents DayLuckLeap YearExclusive to this bundle is a Book Revi
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1st - 5th
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Animal Research Project Mini Unit For Any Animal and Distance Learning
This Research Project Mini Unit includes templates, organizers, and reports for learning about any animal for primary and intermediate elementary students. The activities and lessons lead students through brainstorming, creating leading questions, and researching basic facts.When purchased you receive both printable and digital versions of this unit. This NO-PREP unit is completely ready to send to your students through Google Slides/Classroom etc. for distance learning purposes.What you get:1 P
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2nd - 8th
Starbucks Classroom, A Flexible Seating PBL- 36 Tasks
Project SnapshotTitle: Starbucks ClassroomGrade Levels: 3rd-8th grades (Can be adapted for any age)Type of Project: Design Challenge/Problem solvingContext: Our classroom needs help! We have some very uncomfortable chairs that need to be redesigned. We also need a more inviting space where students can focus better. We also need flexible seating options to fit all physical needs.Learning Outcomes:Research Strategies- pulling information and i
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K - 8th
Buddy Bench Program
This Buddy Bench program will provide engaging, easy to use, multiple subject area integrated content ideas for students. Teach your students how to make friends in school and combat student loneliness with real life, meaningful project based learning. This all inclusive Buddy Bench program contains everything you need to start an initial program for your class as well as how to increase effectiveness if your school already has a Buddy Bench.The Buddy Bench/ Friendship Bench project is loved by
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1st - 3rd
The One and Only Ivan Novel Study Activities for PROMETHEAN Board Use
Start a study of the novel The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate with this complete and colorful flipchart from Gifted and Talented Materials by Joyce Lansky. First, students are introduced to the novel by answering questions about the cover, learning about the author, the Newbery award, and other questions concerning the book. After students use a venn diagram to compare and contrast themselves to a gorilla, they will compete in a seven word dictionary race to introduce some of the vocab
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2nd - 4th
Also included in: The One and Only Ivan Novel Study PROMETHEAN BOARD
Fun Thanksgiving Writing Prompts
If you're on the hunt for cool fall writing activities to spice up your Thanksgiving lessons, you've come to the right place. Our Thanksgiving-themed writing prompts are here to kickstart your creativity and make your classroom adventures even more fun.These 10 writing prompts come in 3 different formats. Topics include:Where does your family go on ThanksgivingBest color of leavesWhen I think of Thanksgiving, I think of..Plus many more..Key featuresAmazing Picture promptsThanksgiving funFall wri
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in: Fall & Thanksgiving Math and ELA Printables - 2nd Grade Worksheets
Valentine’s Day BINGO for Kids | Printable Valentine’s Day Classroom Party Game
This printable Valentine BINGO 2-in1 game set is perfect to keep kids of any age, toddler to teen, entertained and busy during any Valentine themed activity. Whether you are throwing a neighborhood Valentine’s Day get-together or classroom party, this 2-in1 BINGO game pack is perfect for you! There are two different games, BINGO, memory, and more, that can be played with any age, young or old, and when printed on high quality paper or cardstock it can be saved and used all month and into next ye
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PreK - 5th
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