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Buddy Reading | Reading Buddies Activities
This collection of Reading Buddy Activities was created for multi-grade students to enjoy together throughout the year. Not sure where to start? This resource contains tips, organizers and activities to help you get your program rolling efficiently! Included in this Resource: Prep and Organization for Teachers & Big Buddies to Get StartedLetter of invitation to become Reading Buddies from one teacher to anotherForm for class availability / time preference for Buddy meetingsBlank Reading Bud
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K - 6th, Staff
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Arctic Animals Nonfiction Articles Research Writing Lesson Plans
Learn all about Arctic Animals while working on important reading and writing skills. Nonfiction reading passages, lesson plans, close reading activities, and anchor charts are all included. The resources in this packet are designed to meet Common Core Standards for Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and even 3rd Grade while making learning FUN and ENGAGING!Nonfiction articles included:All About Arctic AnimalsPolar BearsWalrusHarp SealSnowy Owls Beluga WhaleArctic FoxesNarwhals CaribouThe nonfiction articl
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Nonfiction Reading Passages Bundle
Le Père Noël s’habille - Santa Claus - French Christmas Unit - Noël French Unit
Le Père Noël s’habille - Santa Claus - French Christmas Unit - Noël French UnitThis unit pairs very well with a very popular song on YouTube, "Quand le Père Noël vient me visiter..."The following document is in French.I'm a Kindergarten French Immersion teacher in Ontario and I'm always struggling to find literacy materials that are engaging, simple, which are tied to my English teaching partner's focus, as well. With the introduction of remote teaching, I created these French Units, which are g
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K - 3rd
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Our Class is a Family Activities
Now more than ever, teachers are looking for ways to build classroom community within their learning environments. This resource is a great addition to the read aloud Our Class is a Family by Shannon Olsen (however, it may also be used with any read aloud that is about family). When students enter our classrooms they become our family. We must lead by example and assure that our students know that we love and respect them. That we value their voice and uniqueness. This resource encourages studen
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: Classroom Family/Letter from my Teacher Activity Bundle
Decodable Phonics Based Reading Passages CVC Short Vowels Science of Reading
These decodable readers short vowel phonics passages are the perfect way to practice phonics skills! Short Vowel Phonics Reading Passages are the perfect addition to any primary classroom. They can be used for skill practice, homework, fluency, cold reads, assessment and more! Reading records for each passage are included.Students will practice the targeted phonics skill on each passage. They will read the story three times and color a star to keep track of their reading. Then they will answer
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K - 2nd
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Making Pizza: Sequencing Craft
Sequencing is a skill that may be learned as early as preschool. This fun paper craft, plus organizing steps, lesson plans, and writing activities, are designed for early learners. Take your students through the differentiated steps of making a basic cheese pizza, or go further to create a pepperoni or combination pizza. This is a craft-ivity, with associated worksheets that could be used for teaching and practicing the skills of sequencing and following directions.Included: Lesson Plans Wri
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PreK - 1st
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Je Mange Bien - L'alimentation - Nourriture - Healthy Eating - French Food Unit
Je Mange Bien - L'alimentation - Nourriture - Healthy Eating - French Food UnitThe following document is in French.I'm a Kindergarten French Immersion teacher in Ontario and I'm always struggling to find literacy materials that are engaging, simple and tied to my English teaching partners focus, as well. With the introduction of hybrid learning, these French Units are also geared towards 'learning from home,' as well as in the classroom.I created this 40-page unit on Healthy Eating and Food Voca
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K - 1st
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"How To" Books Mentor Texts - Examples for Students to Learn From
This is a set of mentor texts to be used when teaching a "how to" books writing unit. It is difficult to find mentor texts in the library that really show young writers specifically what we want them to do, at their level. These books offer high quality examples, using exactly the criteria we have for the kids. Two books use photographs, and two have hand drawings.
These are designed to be used in tandem with my "How To" books unit and checklist paper. However, these mentor texts can be us
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: K/1 Writing Workshop Yearlong BUNDLE Using Self Reflection Checklists
Les trois petits cochons - The 3 Little Pigs - French Fairy Tale Unit
Les trois petits cochons - The 3 Little Pigs - French Fairy Tale UnitThis is a wonderful resource to teach The Three Little Pigs to French Kindergarten students! Talking about familiar stories in this fun and engaging manner is a great way to develop oral communication skills in a French Immersion Kindergarten class, while also promoting the drama, sequencing and reinforcing vocabulary.The following document is in French.I'm a Kindergarten French Immersion teacher in Ontario and I'm always strug
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K - 2nd
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Les activités d’hiver - Activities in Winter - French Winter Snow Unit - L'hiver
Les activités d’hiver - Activities in Winter - French Winter Snow Unit - L'hiverThis is a wonderful resource to teach winter verbs and 'fun in the snow' activities to French Kindergarten students during the winter season! Talking about verbs and action words in this fun and engaging manner is a great way to develop oral communication skills in a French Immersion Kindergarten class, while also promoting the festive season!The following document is in French.I'm a Kindergarten French Immersion tea
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K - 2nd
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I'm As Unique as a Snowflake: Craftivity and Writing
If you LOVE teaching narrative writing texts and want to add a winter flair...then check out this resource! Your students will be engaged in a fun and purposeful winter craftivity! Plus, they will look super cute on your holiday bulletin board! This resource includes a lesson plan with suggested mentor text, vocabulary cards, character trait cards, writing templates and snowflake toppers! Hope you enjoy it!This resource includes:Lesson Plan with Mentor Text, Materials and DirectionsVocabulary C
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Winter Fun: THE BUNDLE
Root Word Introduction Slides
This resource contains a PDF and digital presentation to introduce or review root words. It offers slides with the definitions of root words, common suffixes and prefixes, and examples of prefixes, bases, and suffixes. There are two levels included. Level 1 has more basic words with prefixes and suffixes. Check out Some of my Other Resources:Prefix and Suffix SortRoot Words
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K - 4th
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Close Reading Reindeer
Close reading is a key component of the Common Core Standards. It is the active and analytic reading and re-reading of text to gather meaning. This reading and re-reading of text leads to higher level thinking skills and a deeper level of reading comprehension. These are crucial concepts for growing readers. This close reading, non-fiction resource focuses on reindeer.
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This freebie is a sampling of a close reading resource simil
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K - 3rd
Also included in: Year Long Close Reading MEGA Bundle
Les Amis French Mini-Unit - Friends and Friendship - Kindness - Being a Friend
Les Amis French Mini-Unit - Friends and Friendship - Kindness - Being a FriendThe following document is in French.I'm a Kindergarten French Immersion teacher in Ontario and I'm always struggling to find literacy materials that are engaging, simple and tied to my English teaching partners focus, as well.I created this 25-page mini-unit on Friendship and Kindness to highlight some key concepts that we focus on in our literacy blocks and in our literacy centres:Shared Reading Poem of the Week (in c
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K - 3rd
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How to Make Hot Chocolate: Writing and Craftivity
If you are looking for a fun and easy "How To" writing craftivity for the holidays, then you're in luck! Your students will be engaged in this fun and purposeful writing prompt and the best part.... is that your students can drink it afterwards! They will look great on your bulletin board for the holidays! If you're watching a Christmas movie, or having a fun Friday, you'll definitely enjoy this one!This resource includes:Recipe for Easy Hot Chocolate3 Different Hot Chocolate ToppersProcedural C
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Procedural Writing: The BUNDLE
La moufle - La mitaine - Jan Brett's The Mitten Unit in French - French Unit
La moufle - La mitaine - Jan Brett's The Mitten Unit in French - French UnitThe following document is in French.I'm a Kindergarten French Immersion teacher in Ontario and I'm always struggling to find literacy materials that are engaging, simple and tied to my English teaching partners focus, as well.I created this 18-page mini-unit on Jan Brett's The Mitten to highlight some key concepts that we focus on in our literacy blocks and in our literacy centres. The read-aloud can be found on YouTube.
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K - 2nd
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L'hibernation - Animaux en hiver - Hibernation - Animals in Winter - French Unit
L'hibernation - Animaux en hiver - Hibernation - Animals in Winter - French UnitWhere do animals go in the winter? Teaching about hibernation and animals in winter is one of our favourite Kindergarten units in November! This French unit will help students learn all about hibernation!The following document is in French.I'm a Kindergarten French Immersion teacher in Ontario and I'm always struggling to find literacy materials that are engaging, simple and tied to my English teaching partners focus
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K - 2nd
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Close Reading Seasons
Close reading is a key component of the Common Core Standards. It is the active and analytic reading and re-reading of text to gather meaning. This reading and re-reading of text leads to higher level thinking skills and a deeper level of reading comprehension. These are crucial concepts for growing readers. This close reading resource is a compilation of 30 fall, 30 winter, and 21 spring nonfiction text passages.
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K - 3rd
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Also included in: Year Long Close Reading MEGA Bundle
Character / Setting & Analyzing Characters {Minilessons and Graphic Organizers}
This comprehensive resource contains two presentations designed to engage and educate students about characters. The first presentation introduces basic characters and setting, while the second presentation delves deeper into character traits. Students will gain a clear understanding of both external and internal character traits through this informative presentation. In addition to the presentations, this resource offers four graphic organizers that further enhance students' comprehension skil
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K - 3rd
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Also included in: Comprehension Activities Bundle
C’est Noël - Christmas - French Christmas Unit - Xmas Vocabulary in French
C’est Noël - Christmas - French Christmas Unit - Xmas Vocabulary in FrenchThe following document is in French.I'm a Kindergarten French Immersion teacher in Ontario and I'm always struggling to find literacy materials that are engaging, simple and tied to my English teaching partners focus, as well.I created this 18-page mini-unit on Christmas Vocabulary to highlight some key concepts that we focus on in our literacy blocks and in our daily literacy centres.Included in this unit:Shared Reading P
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K - 2nd
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"How To" Books Writing Paper Using Self- Reflection Checklists
This is a complete package of paper designed to accompany a "how to" writing unit for young writers. Each paper has a checklist included right on it that students can use as a rubric to self monitor their writing. Included you will find checklist paper with lines, a booklet cover, booklet paper, a large group checklist, and a peer checklist. There is also a guide to using checklists in the classroom, a sample text to be used for guided or shared writing, photos of anchor charts, and a pacing gui
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: K/1 Writing Workshop Yearlong BUNDLE Using Self Reflection Checklists
Close Reading Spring
Close reading is the reading and re-reading of text to gather meaning and determine the author’s purpose. It is learning how to highlight important vocabulary words and using context clues to figure out the meaning of them. It is also providing evidence from text to support answers when answering comprehension questions or to show comprehension of the text. These skills are very important for early readers.
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K - 3rd
Also included in: Year Long Close Reading MEGA Bundle
Linking Literature Bio: Snowflake Bentley
If you LOVE teaching about winter and snowflakes and have the book Snowflake Bentley by Jaqueline Briggs Martin, then you're in luck! Your students will be engaged in fun and purposeful activities in reading, poetry, writing, math and art! This resource includes a lesson plan with question stems, materials and directions, interactive notebooks for reading, poetry and math, anchor chart, vocabulary cards and writing craftivties for narrative and biography. Hope you don't get too cold for this one
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Winter Fun: THE BUNDLE
Linking Literature: The Biggest, Best Snowman
If you LOVE teaching literature through cross curricular activities and have the book The Biggest, Best Snowman by Margery Cuyler... then you're in luck! This resource is jam packed full of engaging and fun activities in reading, writing, word work, math and art! Included in this resource are lesson plans with anchor charts, skill cards, materials, directions and examples, classroom photos, interactive notebook activities in reading, poetry and math, writing templates and craftivities, and word
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K - 2nd
Also included in: Winter Fun: THE BUNDLE
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