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Kindergarten critical thinking short stories unit plans
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Are You My Mother? [Literature Unit]
"Are You My Mother?" is such a cute and classic story. This mini literature unit includes:- "Are You My Mother?" Sequencing Activity- "Are You My Mother?"Story sticks- "This is my mother... together we like to..." Writing/drawing prompt- "If i was a bird i would fly..." writing/drawing prompt- "Are You My Mother?" graphic organizer- "Are You My Mother?"Character study- Birds [Can, Have, Are]Looking for more Dr. Seuss inspired writing prompts? Click link below:Read Across America Literature Acti
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PreK - 1st
Realistic Fiction Writing: Writer's Workshop: From Scenes to Series
Over 20 pages of materials for an engaging, creative and differentiated realistic fiction writing unit! Includes the following:1. Tips & Tricks Page2. Realistic Fiction Story Elements Chart3. Realistic Fiction Touch and Tell Planners4.Realistic Fiction Writing Papers5.Realistic Fiction Word Wall6.Title Pages7 All About the Author Pages8.Revising Checklist 9.Editing Checklists10.Character Planning Page11. Character Template & Name Tags *Great supplement for the FROM SCENES TO SERIES TC UN
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K - 3rd
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Also included in: Writer's Workshop BUNDLE
Fables--A Reading Response Journal for K-2
Fables are so much fun to teach, and students really enjoy them. Even at an early age, I have found that students are skilled at finding “the moral of the story”. After reading a fable, I like to have my students complete a response page in their Fable Journal. Included in this packet are a cover page, as well as 3-4 response choices for each fable listed. I usually choose one page for each fable (whichever page is best suited for your class). I also included a word search. I add this at
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K - 2nd
A Day at the Farm w/ Mrs. Wishy Washy
This fun farm-themed unit was created based on the story, Mrs. Wishy Washy, by Joy Cowley. It's jam-packet with tons of activities to keep you busy for the whole week!
Here's what's inside:
Story sequencing
story map
Vocabulary cards for extra support
Flow map pieces for whole or small group.
Story retelling activities.
Reader’s response graphing mini-lesson
Student emergent readers {3 versions}
Pocket chart activity to go with emergent readers. Leave a master copy of the student read
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PreK - 1st
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NGSS Pumpkin and Five senses Unit Kindergarten First Grade
Learn about pumpkins and explore using your five senses with this kindergarten or first grade science unit.
Aligned with NGSS standards for kindergarten and first grade.
Students will engage in inquiry-based learning, discussions, activities, and more while learning about plants.
Unit focus areas:
5 senses
Observing pumpkin changes
Parts of a pumpkin
How pumpkins survive
Life cycle of a pumpkin
Uses of a pumpkin
Students have an opportunity to guide the learning through questions and researc
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PreK - 1st
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Math Problem Solving Essentials Bundle
Perfect for distance learning! Our Math Problem Solving Essentials Bundle provides an entire year's worth of Common Core aligned, differentiated problem-solving activities to give distance learning students the strategies they need to solve word problems. Perfect for distance learning, general education, special education, RTI and math intervention! Can be used with students in grades Kindergarten, first, second and third. This 200 page file has all of the lessons, activities, worksheets, print
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K - 3rd
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CKLA Knowledge 1 Fables and Stories | Lesson Supplemental | 1st Grade (Amplify)
Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to teach your students about Fables? Look no further than my comprehensive product! These materials are specifically designed to align with each lesson in CKLA Knowledge 1 and include a variety of activities and resources to keep your students interested and excited to learn.Included:13 Unit activities. Lesson PlansReady to print | No Prep Examples Included⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Don't forget that leaving feedback earns you points toward FREE TPT purchases. I love readin
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K - 2nd
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Depth and Complexity Primary Extension Literature Units BUNDLE (Gate)
Depth & Complexity Primary Literature Units (4 Included)4 Units Included: Details, Big Idea, Unanswered Questions and RulesEACH UNIT CONTAINS: 1 Week Long Unit - 5 LessonsThis weeklong unit was designed to introduce primary aged students to the one depth and complexity icon through mentor texts. It is great for whole group lessons, small group extensions, and independent practice.Each unit has:One full week of lesson plansActivities and extensionsSuggested mentor texts (fiction and non-ficti
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K - 5th
Integrated Digital Technology Unit - Australian Curriculum Aligned
This unit of work is based around the story Rosie’s Walk. Students will work in small groups to explore and create a set of sequences / instructions (algorithms) to guide the Bee-Bot around Rosie’s Farmyard. Students will also design their own map, trail and algorithm to guide the Bee-Bot to a set destination.
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PreK - 2nd
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CKLA Knowledge 3 Different Lands, Similar Stories Lesson Supplemental 1st Grade
Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to teach your students about similar stories? Look no further than my comprehensive product! These materials are specifically designed to align with each lesson in CKLA Knowledge 3 and include a variety of activities and resources to keep your students interested and excited to learn.Included:19 Unit activities. Lesson PlansReady to print | No Prep Examples Included⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Don't forget that leaving feedback earns you points toward FREE TPT purchases. I lo
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K - 2nd
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Dental Health Thematic Unit and Craft
Help your students learn about keeping their teeth healthy with this Dental Health unit and craft pack.*Dental Health themed book suggestions* "I keep my teeth healthy by" writing prompt*"How To Brush My Teeth" How to writing activity*Teeth, Dental Health, Dentist KWL Graphic Organizer and Chart Parts*Teeth and Dentis Can, Have, Are Anchor Chart and Chart Parts*Teeth, Dentist, and Dental Health Bubble maps*Teeth, Dentist, and Dental Health Fact sheets (to be filled in by students)-All About Dent
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K - 3rd
Also included in: Nonfiction Thematic Unit Bundle
Teacher Guide to Minecraft for Education!! Bundle
This product will teach you all you need to know about using Minecraft Education in the classroom. Each module focuses on a specific aspect of Minecraft, and includes lesson plans, mcWorld files, and examples of how to use them. This bundle is to teach teachers how to use Minecraft in an education setting. Once you have completed the modules you will then have the knowledge to use Minecraft Education in the classroom with confidence!Module A - Placing Your First Block:This module is designed to
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K - 12th, Staff
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Primary GATE with Caldecott COLLECTION - 180 pages - 7 Books!
Your primary kids will love these lessons! You save a bundle: 33% off individual purchases!
I teach 30-45 minute groups once a week of 1st and 2nd graders all year, and this collection is more than enough to get me through an entire school year of groups. I can’t absolutely guarantee it will do the same for you, but it’s going to be very close if it doesn’t . . .
You’ll see best practices in gifted education throughout. You’ll see many graphic organizers, age-appropriate and challenging cr
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K - 3rd
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Phonics Fun Spiral-Long Vowels with Silent E!-A 6 week Unit
Wow! This 119 page pack comes with 6 weeks of phonics lessons for long vowels with silent e. This pack is "packed" full of activities! You will receive pictures of what it should look like, detailed lesson plans, and directions on how to set everything up. Lessons are hands-on, fun, and most are kept in a neat spiral notebook. Lessons include whole group, small group, and individual activities. This Spiral activities kit include mini-stories (also in my handwriting kit for sale on TPT), tracers
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K - 2nd
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Recount Writing Unit - Going to the Movies
***UPDATED***Now includes * 3 page planning overview document - 1 page per week.* 85 page PowerPoint slides to accompnay teaching unit with a focus on your toolkit - vocabulary, grammar and syntax* Cinema/Movie Theatre dramatic play poster resources to create your own 'cinema' in your classroomThis pack includes over 175 pages of resources to teach non-fiction Recount writing, in your early childhood classroom!I have included sample model texts and matching text maps to introduce the recount fra
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PreK - 2nd
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NGSS Butterfly Unit Kindergarten First grade Butterflies
Learn about and explore butterflies with this kindergarten or first grade butterfly science unit.
Aligned with NGSS standards for kindergarten and first grade.
Students will engage in inquiry-based learning, discussions, activities, and more while learning about butterflies.
Unit focus areas:
Butterfly Life cycle
Parts of a butterfly
Parts of a caterpillar
How a butterfly survives
Migration
Wing Symmetry
Butterfly Facts
What butterflies eat
Students have an opportunity to guide the learning
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PreK - 1st
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Arctic Animals Thematic Unit
This pack includes Arctic animal themed graphic organizers, labeling activities, readers, craft and more. This pack focuses on 9 different Arctic animals. You will find information about the Arctic Fox, Caribou, Harp Seal, Polar Bear, Atlantic Puffin, Arctic Hare, Snowy Owl, Walrus, and Orca (Killer Whale). A Detailed Description of Everything Included:-Arctic animal book suggestions with clickable links-A Generic “Arctic Animals” KWL, Can/Have/Are, Fact page (for students to fill in), and Bubbl
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K - 3rd
Also included in: Nonfiction Thematic Unit Bundle
Day and Night Science Unit Lesson Plans Kindergarten First Second Grade week 1
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This unit can stand on its own or go with my other unit, Day and NIght Science Week 2. It includes engaging, hands on activities that my student's loved! It has full lesson plans with standards and printables.
_ full lesson plans for one week which include resources online for children
_ Integrates ELA activities with vocabulary word work, writing, and sequencing activities
_concepts are relevant and include real life connections
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K - 2nd
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Editable Thematic Unit Planning Template
This is an editable template pdf that allows teachers to plan for thematic units. It includes options for teaching a chosen topic for either 10 days or 10 weeks. This planner features various prompts to support teacher planning including key concepts to be taught, vocabulary, student outcomes and activity planners. There is space to record lists of books/websites needed during the unit as well as an assessment rubric and student evaluation.
This 18 page pdf includes everything you will nee
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K - 8th
Penguin Thematic Unit & Craft
HUGE updated uploaded on 11-22-14…This pack went from 41 pages to 163 pages of Penguin learning fun. This pack includes penguin themed graphic organizers, labeling activities, readers, craft and more. The latest update focuses on the 17 different penguin types. You will find information about the following penguin types: Adelie, African, Chinstrap, Emperor, Erect-Crested, Fiordland, Galapagos, Gentoo, Humboldt, King, Little, Macaroni, Magellanic, Rockhopper, Royal, Snares, and Yellow-eyed. A Det
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K - 3rd
Also included in: Nonfiction Thematic Unit Bundle
A Deep and Complex Look at Patterns- Mega Unit
“I cannot teach anyone anything. I can only make them think.” ~SocratesUsing this resource, students will critically analyze the universal theme of patterns in the world around them. Patterns help students make sense of the world. Our brains naturally look for patterns to create order in our world. This multi-disciplinary unit focuses on developing complex thinking about patterns in literature, mathematics, science, music, and the arts.Included in this resource:Full implementation guides Lessons
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K - 2nd
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Cats - a Science Based Critical Thinking Unit for Primary
LOOKING FOR A DETAILED, EASY TO PREP, LIFE-SCIENCE UNIT ABOUT CATS???? This one’s for you. It’s a great package containing lessons and activities about cats.This is a Science unit about cats which is designed to build Critical Thinking skills for all learners, and to work on increasing language and vocabulary, especially with ELL learners. This unit involves minimal prep and tons of blackline masters.The unit is built on the principles of Mohan’s Knowledge Framework which is divided into six a
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K - 3rd
The Mitten by Jan Brett--Response Journal and Craft for K-2
The Mitten by Jan Brett is a fun winter book. It is about a boy who loses one of his mittens in the snow. Animals decide the mitten is a great way to keep warm!This unit has an easy craftivity that encourages your student to retell the story at home.*Mitten pattern to “sew” or glue together.*Animals from the story to put in the mitten as the student retells.Also included in this unit is a response journal. There are 17 possible page choices. You choose the ones that best suit the needs of you
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K - 2nd
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Phonics Fun Spiral - Short Vowels - A 6 week Unit
Wow! This 127 page pack comes with 6 weeks of short vowel lessons for the 5 short vowels and one week of review. This pack is "packed" full of activities! You will receive pictures of what it should look like, detailed lesson plans, and directions on how to set everything up. Lessons are hands-on, fun, and most are kept in a neat spiral notebook. Lessons include whole group, small group, and individual activities. This Spiral activities kit include mini-stories (also in my handwriting kit
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K - 2nd
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