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This is the perfect starter unit for the beginning of the year as it meets the needs of all learners and allows for quick and easy differentiation. Students are able to ease back into school by talking about themselves using objects that represent them, and working through the writing process to produce a full written piece. It is designed for elementary students.

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Earth Day STEM Choice Board for Elementary Grades

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Earth Day STEM Choice Board for Elementary Grades

These Earth Day activities for the classroom focus on STEM learning for a great way to celebrate Earth Day with your ele...

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Poetry Packet for Elementary

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National Poetry Month Themed Packet for Elementary

April is National Poetry Month! This themed packet was designed for elementary students, and includes a variety of activ...

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Spring Plants Choice Board for Elementary Grades

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Spring Plants Choice Board for Elementary Grades

These spring activities for elementary students, all about spring plants and flowers, will help your students review and...

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A getting to know you icebreaker for back to school

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Marvelous Me Icebreaker

Use this icebreaker activity to support your students to get to know each other.

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a math themed back to school ice breaker

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Figure Me Out Icebreaker

In this icebreaker activity, students create a math equation for each category.

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A unit planning template for teachers

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Unit Planning Template

Use this template to plan your unit.

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Daily Writing Prompts Printable Book: All About Me (1-4)

The writing prompts in this printable book focus on personal experiences, feelings, and ideas.

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All About the Typewriter

Interesting facts and fun activities related to the typewriter.

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My Best Friend and Me

Students draw a picture of themselves with a friend and write about what they like to do with their friend.

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Olivia Bechtel

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Since 2016 Olivia Bechtel (B.Arch., M.Ed.) has been a 1st grade teacher at a school near Columbus, Ohio, where she has also worked as an Intervention Specialist. Olivia’s… Read more

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