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Summer reading strategies unit plans for Easel

Preview of Sneezy the Snowman Read Aloud Lessons - Snowman Craft - Reading Comprehension

Sneezy the Snowman Read Aloud Lessons - Snowman Craft - Reading Comprehension

These Sneezy the Snowman read aloud lesson plans and story comprehension activities will engage your students all week long and include a snowman craft!Our interactive read-aloud lesson plan is designed to be taught over multiple lessons. This allows students an opportunity to dive deeper into the text, make connections to the characters and events and most importantly, fall in love with the story.Each lesson provides students a different purpose for revisiting the text, talking about it and res
Preview of High Interest Nonfiction Reading Passages for Fall (Grade 7/8 Language)

High Interest Nonfiction Reading Passages for Fall (Grade 7/8 Language)

This resource includes 10 high interest nonfiction passages. These passages are intended for use with Grade 7/8 students at the beginning of the school year (Autumn), to keep passages fresh and engaging for students year round. This resource is completely aligned with the NEW 2023 Grade 7/8 Ontario Language Curriculum - Strand C. Comprehension. Each passage and worksheet (as well as this teacher guide!) is written in the font Lexend, which was designed with dyslexia and struggling readers in min
Preview of Dragons Love Tacos Read Aloud - Valentine's Activities - Reading Comprehension

Dragons Love Tacos Read Aloud - Valentine's Activities - Reading Comprehension

These Dragons Love Tacos read aloud activities include everything you need to bring this Valentine's story to life, including group activities, writing prompts, crafts and more.Our interactive read-aloud lesson plan is designed to be taught over multiple lessons. This allows students an opportunity to dive deeper into the text, make connections to the characters and events and most importantly, fall in love with the story.Each lesson provides students a different purpose for revisiting the text,
Preview of Informational Nonfiction Text Features Unit

Informational Nonfiction Text Features Unit

Do your middle school students struggle reading informational texts? This Minimal Prep Unit is designed to help middle school students learn to identify and utilize informational text features to help them navigate through and deepen their understanding of a text. This text features unit is an excellent ELA back-to-school activity!Teachers often assume that students know how to use glossaries, headings, etc., but many times they don't. Explicit teaching of Informational Text Features is neces
Preview of The Bad Seed Read Aloud - Jory John Reading Comprehension Activities

The Bad Seed Read Aloud - Jory John Reading Comprehension Activities

These The Bad Seed read aloud activities will teach your students how to better cope with the difficult feelings that come from challenging experiences with reading comprehension activities by popular author Jory John.Our interactive read-aloud lesson plan is designed to be taught over multiple lessons. This allows students an opportunity to dive deeper into the text, make connections to the characters and events and most importantly, fall in love with the story.Each lesson provides students a d
Preview of THE STORIES JULIAN TELLS  Comprehension Vocabulary Fluency Extension Activities

THE STORIES JULIAN TELLS Comprehension Vocabulary Fluency Extension Activities

Created by
Carla Hoff
Here's everything you need to teach The Stories Julian Tells! This novel study includes materials and activities to support and deepen comprehension, improve vocabulary and fluency, and wrap up the reading with fun extension activities--perfect for your second or third grade students! This is one of my all-time favorite books for the classroom. I hope you'll love it as well! For a closer look at the materials included in this resource, please see the PREVIEW above.MATERIALS INCLUDED IN THIS EA
Preview of High Interest Nonfiction Reading Passages for Winter (Grade 7/8 Language)

High Interest Nonfiction Reading Passages for Winter (Grade 7/8 Language)

This resource includes 10 high interest nonfiction passages. These passages are intended for use with Grade 7/8 students during the wintertime, to keep passages fresh and engaging for students year round. This resource is completely aligned with the NEW 2023 Grade 7/8 Ontario Language Curriculum - Strand C. Comprehension. Each passage and worksheet (as well as this teacher guide!) is written in the font Lexend, which was designed with dyslexia and struggling readers in mind, in order to reduce v
Preview of High Interest Nonfiction Reading Passages for Spring (Grade 7/8 Language)

High Interest Nonfiction Reading Passages for Spring (Grade 7/8 Language)

This resource includes 10 high interest nonfiction passages. These passages are intended for use with Grade 7/8 students during the springtime, to keep passages fresh and engaging for students year round. This resource is completely aligned with the NEW 2023 Grade 7/8 Ontario Language Curriculum - Strand C. Comprehension. Each passage and worksheet (as well as this teacher guide!) is written in the font Lexend, which was designed with dyslexia and struggling readers in mind, in order to reduce v
Preview of Novel Study building Comprehension Reading Strategies using RESTART by G. Korman

Novel Study building Comprehension Reading Strategies using RESTART by G. Korman

RESTART by Gordon Korman is an engaging read that touches on themes of bullying, relationships, and friendships. This resource focuses on building reading comprehension skills using the book.This resource includes teacher information and lesson suggestions on the following comprehension skills along with a student workbook (printable and digital) with activities to practice each skill. The resource also includes 6 question pages of reading comprehension questions with answer keys. Each page cove
Preview of High Interest Nonfiction Reading Passages for Summer (Grade 7/8 Language)

High Interest Nonfiction Reading Passages for Summer (Grade 7/8 Language)

This resource includes 10 high interest nonfiction passages. These passages are intended for use with Grade 7/8 students before the end of the school year or during summer vacation, to keep passages fresh and engaging for students year round. This resource is completely aligned with the NEW 2023 Grade 7/8 Ontario Language Curriculum - Strand C. Comprehension. Each passage and worksheet (as well as this teacher guide!) is written in the font Lexend, which was designed with dyslexia and struggling
Preview of Magic Tree House #6 Bundle: Afternoon on the Amazon & Rain Forests Fact Tracker

Magic Tree House #6 Bundle: Afternoon on the Amazon & Rain Forests Fact Tracker

Journey deep into the heart of the Amazon with Jack and Annie in Magic Tree House #6: Afternoon on the Amazon and enrich the experience with the detailed Fact Tracker: Rain Forests by Mary Pope Osborne. This immersive bundle is a must-have for educators aiming to combine the mystery of the rainforest with factual learning. Dive into interactive tasks, comprehension tests, vocabulary enhancement, and intriguing rainforest facts. Perfect for classroom learning, homeschool modules, and collaborativ
Preview of The Legend of Spud Murphy Novel Study and Reading Comprehension Grade 1-3

The Legend of Spud Murphy Novel Study and Reading Comprehension Grade 1-3

By far the best read aloud I have ever read to my primary students. This book is laugh out loud funny with a great message about the love of books. This resource builds reading comprehension skills and also includes comprehension questions, a teaching guide, and suggestions for cross-curricular activities.This is a printable and digital resource through EASEL which is easily shared on Google Classroom.This resource includes:Predicting before, during, and after the readMetacognition: Text + Think
Preview of McGraw Hill Wonders 3rd Grade Unit 1 Digital/Print and Teach Leveled Readers

McGraw Hill Wonders 3rd Grade Unit 1 Digital/Print and Teach Leveled Readers

We created Print and Teach as a way for all staff in our school to successfully teach the weekly Leveled Readers for the 2014, 2017 and 2020 Editions. This product helps students to independently think and respond to all weekly questions. All activities follow the questions and note taking activity in each Leveled Reader. The vocabulary activity has several open ended activities for students to learn or review the weekly words. Students also illustrate the answer to the Essential Question found
Preview of Orton-Gillingham OG Tutorials #1-10

Orton-Gillingham OG Tutorials #1-10

Does your reading pedagogy include structured lessons in the Science of Reading?Start these OG lessons after your students have mastered their letter names, sounds, and can decode/encode CVCs with blends. The ten lessons in this set include:Welded sound -ng / -ing suffixWelded sound -nkZ FLoSS rule >> -ff and -ssZ FLoSS rule >> -ll and -zz-all says /all/-ck digraph is at the end of one-syllable words after a short vowel-dge digraph: no English word ends in J-tch digraphClosed Excep
Preview of Unit Plan for Small Spaces by Katherine Arden

Unit Plan for Small Spaces by Katherine Arden

Created by
MissRobynJay
When eleven year old Ollie finds a disheveled, weeping woman by the river threatening to throw a book in the water, she doesn't think, she just acts- plucking the book from the woman's hands and running away with it. As Ollie begins to read, she finds herself entranced by a creepy tale, Small Spaces. Set on a farm hundreds of years earlier, it's about a girl, the two boys who loved her and a peculiar deal struck with the Smiling Man, a sinister specter who grants your most tightly held wish, but
Preview of The Mystery Genre: Story Elements, Inference, and Evidence with Digital Activity

The Mystery Genre: Story Elements, Inference, and Evidence with Digital Activity

Created by
Chrysti's Class
Comprehensive resource to teach reading skills within the fun genre of mysteries. Each lesson can be used with any mystery chapter book or short story and can be Printed or used Digitally with TpT Digital Activity for Google Classroom. Note: This product now has 42 pages of the original resource as a TpT Digital Activity that students can do remotely on a device. It is completely editable.Lessons and activities are highly motivating and engaging with whole class, cooperative group, and independ
Preview of Patricia Polacco Christmas Book Unit

Patricia Polacco Christmas Book Unit

This is the perfect Holiday Author Study. Included in this unit is a reproducible booklet for students to use as you read through the different picture books: An Orange for Frankie, Uncle Vova's Tree, Welcome Comfort, Christmas Tapestry, and the Trees of the Dancing Goats. Reading strategies and writing prompts are built into the booklet, as well as real-world connections and background knowledge for her stories. After finishing the books, use the extension activities for hands-on connections t
Preview of McGraw Hill Wonders 4th Grade Unit 1 Digital/Print and Teach Leveled Readers

McGraw Hill Wonders 4th Grade Unit 1 Digital/Print and Teach Leveled Readers

We created Print and Teach as a way for all staff in our school to successfully teach the weekly Leveled Readers for the 2014, 2017 and 2020 Editions. This product helps students to independently think and respond to all weekly questions. All activities follow the questions and note taking activity in each Leveled Reader. The vocabulary activity has several open ended activities for students to learn or review the weekly words. Students also illustrate the answer to the Essential Question found
Preview of McGraw Hill Wonders 4th Grade Unit 2 Digital/Print and Teach Leveled Readers

McGraw Hill Wonders 4th Grade Unit 2 Digital/Print and Teach Leveled Readers

We created Digital/Print and Teach as a way for all staff in our school to successfully teach the weekly Leveled Readers 2014, 2017 and 2020 Editions. This product helps students to independently think and respond to all weekly questions. All activities follow the questions and note taking activity in each Leveled Reader. The vocabulary activity has several open ended activities for students to learn or review the weekly words. Students also illustrate the answer to the Essential Question found
Preview of McGraw Hill Wonders 5th Grade Unit 1 Digital/Print and Teach Leveled Readers

McGraw Hill Wonders 5th Grade Unit 1 Digital/Print and Teach Leveled Readers

We created Digital/Print and Teach as a way for all staff in our school to successfully teach the weekly Leveled Readers for the 2014, 2017 and 2020 Editions. This product helps students to independently think and respond to all weekly questions. All activities follow the questions and note taking activity in each Leveled Reader. The vocabulary activity has several open ended activities for students to learn or review the weekly words. Students also illustrate the answer to the Essential Questio
Preview of McGraw Hill Wonders 3rd Grade Unit 2 Digital/Print and Teach Leveled Readers

McGraw Hill Wonders 3rd Grade Unit 2 Digital/Print and Teach Leveled Readers

We created Print and Teach as a way for all staff in our school to successfully teach the weekly Leveled Readers for the 2014, 2017 and 2020 Editions. This product helps students to independently think and respond to all weekly questions. All activities follow the questions and note taking activity in each Leveled Reader. The vocabulary activity has several open ended activities for students to learn or review the weekly words. Students also illustrate the answer to the Essential Question found
Preview of Novel Study building Comprehension Reading Strategies: FORTUNATELY, THE MILK

Novel Study building Comprehension Reading Strategies: FORTUNATELY, THE MILK

FORTUNATELY, THE MILK by Neil Gaiman is a must on the read aloud list for primary and early junior! This resource focuses on building reading comprehension skills using the book.This resource includes teacher information and lesson suggestions on the following comprehension skills along with a student workbook (printable and digital) with activities to practice each skill. Both student workbook and teacher lesson plan booklet include:Predicting before, during, and after the readMetacognition: T
Preview of Centros de Lecturas de Comprensión Fluency Passages Comprehension Worksheets

Centros de Lecturas de Comprensión Fluency Passages Comprehension Worksheets

¿Buscas lecturas cortas y fáciles y cuentos cortos (Spanish fluency passages)? ¡No busques más! Estas lecturas cortas y fáciles y cuentos cortos son perfectos para desarrollar la comprensión de lectura durante la primavera y el resto del año. ¡A tus estudiantes les van a encantar!Este recurso con lecturas cortas y fáciles y cuentos cortos (Spanish fluency passages) tiene 10 divertidas lecturas para la primaria y relacionadas con la primavera. Entre las lecturas cortas y fáciles se incluyen un p
Preview of Spanish Fluency Passages Reading Comprehension Worksheets in Spanish

Spanish Fluency Passages Reading Comprehension Worksheets in Spanish

¿Buscas lecturas cortas, fáciles y cuentos cortos (Comprehension Worksheets Spanish) relacionados con el otoño? ¡No busques más! Este set tiene 10 lecturas cortas y fáciles, que incluyen cuentos cortos (short stories in Spanish), ideales para la temporada de otoño. El set incluye cuentos cortos, textos informativos y un poema relacionado con el otoño. ¡Descarga la preview! Lecturas cortas y fáciles con cuentos cortos (short stories in Spanish)Este recurso ofrece lecturas cortas y fáciles con cue
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Discover Summer Teaching Resources | TPT

Uncover more about Summer teaching resources

Teach with Summer Printables from TPT

Summer break is finally here, and while students are excited to kick back and relax, teachers may be searching for fun summer activities to keep their students engaged and learning throughout the summer months in June, July, and August. Luckily, there are plenty of fun and educational resources available that can help keep students motivated and inspired, even when the weather is hot and the sun is shining. In this article, we will explore some of the best summer resources and printables for teachers and students, covering a range of subjects and activities to suit all ages and interests. So, whether you're a teacher looking for new ideas, or a student looking for a fun way to keep learning, read on to discover the best summer resources and printables available.

Ideas for Summer Fun & Learning

  1. Summer Reading Lists and Worksheets

One of the best ways to keep students engaged and learning throughout the summer is to encourage them to read. Reading helps to build vocabulary, comprehension, and critical thinking skills, and can be a fun and relaxing way to spend a lazy summer day. To help promote summer reading, TPT offers a variety of summer reading lists and worksheets for students of all ages. These lists typically include a variety of books in different genres and reading levels, along with discussion questions and activities to help students engage with the material.

  1. STEM Activities and Experiments

For students who love science and technology, there are plenty of STEM activities and experiments available that can be done at home or in the classroom. These activities can help students build skills in areas such as coding, robotics, and engineering, while also encouraging creativity and problem-solving. Some popular STEM activities for summer include building and launching rockets, creating homemade ice cream, and designing and building a solar-powered car.

  1. Art Projects and Crafts

Summer is a great time to get creative, and there are plenty of art projects and crafts that students can do to express themselves and build their skills. From painting and drawing to sewing and pottery, there are endless possibilities for creative expression. Some popular summer art projects include creating a nature journal, making a homemade birdhouse, and designing and creating a summer-themed t-shirt.

  1. Virtual Field Trips

While traditional field trips may not be possible during the summer months, virtual field trips offer a fun and educational alternative. Many museums, zoos, and other attractions offer virtual tours and exhibits that allow students to explore and learn about different topics from the comfort of their own homes. Some popular virtual field trips for summer include exploring the Great Barrier Reef, visiting the Louvre Museum in Paris, and taking a tour of the NASA Space Center.

  1. Summer Worksheets and Printables

For students who prefer more structured learning activities, there are plenty of summer worksheets and printables available that cover a range of subjects and topics. These worksheets can help students build skills in areas such as math, science, and language arts, while also providing a fun and engaging way to learn. Some popular summer worksheets and printables include word searches, crossword puzzles, and coloring pages.

  1. Coloring Pages

Other popular resources to explore are summer coloring pages. Easy to print and sure to keep your kids busy, coloring pages are an excellent way for children to express their creativity, unwind, and improve their fine motor skills. Teachers Pay Teachers offers an extensive selection of summer coloring pages featuring beach scenes, road trips, family outings, and more. These printables are suitable for children of all ages and can be a great addition to your summer routine. Your kids will enjoy spending hours coloring these delightful pages and creating their own masterpieces.

Get Started with Summer Resources from TPT

Summer break is a great time for students to relax and recharge, but it's also important to keep their minds active and engaged. With these top summer resources and printables for teachers and students, you can help keep your students motivated and inspired throughout the summer months. Whether you're promoting summer reading, offering STEM activities and experiments, or providing fun and creative art projects and crafts, there are plenty of ways to keep your students learning and growing all summer long. So, try out some of these fun and educational resources and see how they can make this summer your best one yet!

Frequently asked questions:

Are there free summer activities on TPT?

TPT offers many free summer printables as well as resources available for purchase. This includes individual resources as well as resource bundles. Be sure to explore your options and choose resources that fit your budget and needs.

What is an example of a summer printable on TPT?

There are many different types of summer time activities on TPT that are appropriate for little ones as well as for older kids. This includes resources like: Summer Escape Rooms, book report templates, summer reading logs, summer bingo, math-review packets, and many more. Perfect for sunny or rainy days, these activities will keep your students busy in their free time when they aren't playing with friends in the local pool.

How can I make sure my students stay engaged and motivated during the summer months?

Keeping students engaged and motivated when they are not in school can be a challenge, but there are a few things you can do to help. Encouraging summer reading, offering a variety of fun activities and projects, and providing positive feedback and encouragement can all help to keep students motivated and interested in learning throughout the summer.