Reading and Literature

Use these fun games to help pupils remember each other's names.

Remembering Names

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Reading and Literature

Listening

Social Skills

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First Day Jitters Discussion and Activity Guide

This activity guide for the latest in Julie Danneberg's "Mrs. Hartwell's Class" series includes a read-aloud script,…

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ACTIVITIES

Same Name Word Puzzle

Students use their critical thinking skills to unscramble names in foreign languages and complete this challenging…

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Reading and Literature

Language Arts and Writing

Vocabulary

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An Autobiographical Poem

Students learn to write a formula poem, about a person. This can be adapted to any subject matter.

Subjects

Reading and Literature

Poetry

Language Arts and Writing

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Curious George's First Day of School Teacher's Guide

Extend and enhance children's enjoyment of Curious George's First Day of School with the lesson planning resources in…

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Reading and Literature

Early Reading

Language Arts and Writing

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Story Map Graphic Organizer

Using a story map helps children to identify key elements in a story such as characters or events. This printable is…

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Reading

Literature

Language Arts and Writing

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Getting to Know Each Other Through Poetry

Students get to know each other through a poetry writing activity.

Subjects

Reading and Literature

Poetry

Creative Writing

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Skill Builders: Word Analogy Questions, Week 1

Week 1: Word analogies to sharpen students' thinking skills and prepare them for standardized tests.

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Vocabulary

Reading Comprehension

Language Arts and Writing

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Editable PDF customizable for your lesson plan 5-step process map graphic organizer Useful for multiple subjects -…

Steps in a Process

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Reading and Literature

Reading Comprehension

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Children explore an online resource and learn to say hello in Spanish, Japanese, and Arabic.

How Do You Say Hello?

Subjects

Reading and Literature

Foreign Languages

Culture and Diversity

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Get to know your students by making a classroom giving tree. To introduce this activity, you'll read Shel Silverstein's…

Make a Giving Tree

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Fiction

Children's Book

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Use this template when writing a bio poem, a great format for students to write creatively about themselves and get to…

Bio Poem Handout

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Poetry

Creative Writing

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ASSESSMENT

Writing Activity Rubric

This customizable rubric will help you assess your students' writing performance across your curriculum. The ten-point…

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Reading and Literature

Language Arts and Writing

Writing

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PAX Teaching Guide and Classroom Kit

A complete classroom kit of activities to accompany the book PAX, by Sara Pennypacker and Jon Klassen. Includes…

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Reading and Literature

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ACTIVITIES

Paper Making

The ancient art of paper making is explained in this lesson plan, which provides many suggestions for interesting…

Subjects

Reading and Literature

Asian History

Arts and Crafts

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Hello, Universe Book Discussion Guide

These discussion questions for the Newbery Medal-winning "Hello, Universe" from Erin Estrada Kelly can be used to help…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Bullying

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Help students construct and arrange ideas with this advanced web or Concept Map. This printable is customizable. Tailor…

Web 3 (Concept Map)

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Reading and Literature

Reading

Language Arts and Writing

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TEACHING RESOURCE

Discipline Must Be Logical: Teaching Advice

In this excerpt from Teach Like Your Hair's on Fire, Rafe Esquith discusses discipline and how punishments should fit…

Subjects:

Resources for Teach Like Your Hair's on Fire

Books

Literature

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A web or Concept Map is a useful tool for students to brainstorm and organize ideas. This printable is customizable.…

Web 1 (Concept Map)

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Reading and Literature

Reading

Language Arts and Writing

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EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS

10 Great Early Learning Shows on Netflix

You probably know Netflix for it's mind-boggling plethora of binge-worthy content for adults, but the ubiquitous…

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Science

Language Arts and Writing

Reading and Literature

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The One and Only Ivan Teaching Guide

Discussion questions and extension activities that promote social-emotional skills like empathy, friendship, and…

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Reading and Literature

Social and Emotional Development

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A student reading poetry in the classroom

ACTIVITIES

Poetry Jam! Sub Kit (Grades 7-8)

The activities in this substitute teacher kit (grades 7-8) will help students write and appreciate poetry.

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Poetry

Creative Writing

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