I enjoy making educational products students can use independently for lessons, centers and research. My goal is to provide teachers with Ready To Go products that save or provide teachers precious TIME. I have decades of experience as a classroom teacher, Resource Teacher and elementary Media Specialist.
I enjoy making educational products students can use independently for lessons, centers and research. My goal is to provide teachers with Ready To Go products that save or provide teachers precious TIME. I have decades of experience as a classroom teacher, Resource Teacher and elementary Media Specialist.
This is a Bundle of resources that you can use with the following picture books for Thanksgiving: Turkey Trouble, 'Twas the Night before THANKSGIVING, A Turkey for Thanksgiving, and Turk and Runt.
**Product 1: **Here are some Activity Sheets to use after reading Turkey Trouble by Wendy Silvano.
Comprehension Sheet - This sheet asks students to draw and write about their favorite part and answer some questions related to story. Answer Key is included. It asks students to: ✸ draw their favorite part ✸ write some onomatopoeia words ✸ define the word “disguise” ✸ and answer some questions.
Venn Diagram - a page where the students Compare and Contrast turkeys to whatever they want.
Story Map #1 - Students use words and/or pictures to fill in the characters, setting, problem and solution of the story.
Story Map #2 - Students use words and/or pictures to fill in the characters, setting, beginning, middle, end, and moral of the story.
Product 2: Here are 2 Activity Sheets to use after reading 'Twas the Night Before THANKSGIVING.
✹ Activity Sheet #1 asks them to draw their favorite part, identify words that rhyme with hay, define the word feasted, and answer some questions.
✹ Activity Sheet #2 is a Missing Poster. Students fill in the blanks and draw the missing turkey.
✹ Activity Sheet #3 is a Story Map. Students fill in the characters, setting, problem and solution.
Product 3: Here are some Activity Sheets to use after reading A Turkey for Thanksgiving by Eve Bunting.
✹ Activity Sheet #1 Comprehension Sheet - This sheet asks students to draw their favorite part, write their favorite Thanksgiving foods, define the word “bellow”, answer some questions, and write about their favorite holiday memory on the back. An Answer Key is included for this sheet.
✹ Activity Sheet #2 Compare and Contrast- This page asks students to compare and contrast a real moose to a make believe moose.
✹ Activity Sheet #3 Story Maps - 3 Story Maps to choose from.
a. characters, setting, beginning, middle, end
b. characters, setting, beginning, middle, end, moral of the story
c. characters, setting, problem, solution
✹ Activity Sheet #4 Bonus Research a Moose Page - Students are asked to research about moose.
Product 4: Here are some Activity Sheets to use after reading the book, Turk and Runt, by Lisa Wheeler.
✹ Activity Sheet #1 asks them to draw their favorite part, write six action verbs, define the word audition, answer some questions and write a letter to Runt’s parents on the back explaining why they should listen to him.
✹ Activity Sheet #2 is a Compare & Contrast activity. Students compare Turk and Runt.
✹ Activity Sheets #3 Story Maps - 3 Story Maps to choose from.
a. characters, setting, beginning, middle, end
b. characters, setting, beginning, middle, end, moral of the story
c. characters, setting, problem, solution
✹ Activity Sheets #4 Bonus Turkey Research Activity Sheets. One uses a Farm turkey theme and the other uses a Wild turkey theme.
Do your students need help using the research process to research independently? The Dot Dudes are here to help in this 3 page step-by-step Independent Research Project Template! This organizational guide will provides structure and organization to help scaffold the research process and allow your students to be successful.
Use it for enrichment as an Independent Research Project or as a whole class handout to help them move through the research steps.
**There are 4 versions! Click on the PREVIEW to see all 4 Versions!
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Version #1 Dot Dudes Research with you! All ages. COLOR dot dudes
Version #2 Dot Dudes Research with you! All ages. B&W Reproducible
The next two sets were the original product versions. They are included here for previous buyers and as a bonus to new buyers.
Version #3 has kid clip art and is suitable for 3rd-6th grade.
Version #4 uses Generic clip art suitable for older students and adults.
Updated with Dot Dudes version October 2023.
Dot Dudes Clip Art and the term “Dot Dudes” are licensed and used with permission from Sarah Pecorino of Sarah Pecorino Illustration.
This all Vegetable BINGO game has 36 unique BINGO cards to print and play. Also includes Bonus flashcards for the veggies.
Includes 30 veggies: artichoke, asparagus, beans, beet, bell peppers, broccoli, cabbage, carrot, cauliflower, celery, chard, chile peppers, corn, cucumber, eggplant, garlic, ginger, lettuce, mushrooms, olives, onion, peas, potato, radish, spinach, squash, sweet potato, tomato, turnip and zucchini.
See the Preview. This BINGO set includes:
36 Unique and numbered BINGO cards
Directions
Calling Board
Calling Cards to cut out
Bonus Flashcards - 1/4 page flashcard size with dotted line for cutting apart. You can print 2 sets of these on cardstock and play the popular matching game where players turn the cards over and choose two to try to make a match.
You will need to cut some squares out of construction paper to use as Bingo chips ahead of time, if you don’t have something like that already.
Have your students write to your Racecar prompts with these themed writing papers which include three different racecars, a winner’s circle with trophy, and even one from the racecar driver’s perspective! Or, place copies of these at your Literacy Center for students to write on their own topic of choice! Each design is available in 3 different writing line options to meet the needs of your students.
Includes 21 pages:
Racecar #1 Vroom! in 3 writing line options
Racecar #2 in 3 writing line options.
Racecar #3 3,2,1, GO! in 3 writing line options.
Helmet with keys and traffic light in 3 writing line options.
Pit Stop with tires in 3 writing line options.
Winner’s Circle with Flag and Trophy in 3 writing line options.
Inside car from Racecar Driver’s Perspective in 3 writing line options.
See the Preview. Every page comes in skinny, wide, and primary dotted line writing options. Lots of choices!
Permission for Clip Art Usage per
Kate Hadfield Designs Extended License #20/135368215/T
**This Field Day Word Search is Hard. **The 40 Field Day related words are hidden across, down, backwards, and diagonally.
Words include: fun, races, relays, balls, games, music, sunny, outside, field day, events, compete, friends, teamwork, memories, awards, popsicles, athlete, stations, balloons, hula hoop, jump rope, parachute, sack race, tug of war, excitement, dizzy bat, egg toss, obstacle course, sidewalk chalk, three-legged race, water balloon toss, sportsmanship, cheering, running, catching, throwing, laughing, finish line, water bottle and sunscreen.
Includes:
Color version
Print-friendly B&W version
Answer Key
**This Beach Day Word Search is Hard. **The 40 Beach related words are hidden across, down, backwards, and diagonally.
Words include: ball, fish, fun, hat, hot, sun, kite, pail, beach, sand, crab, games, pool, boats, water, waves, relax, castle, shovel, bucket, splash, ocean, seashell, jellyfish, summer, picnic, popsicle, towel, shorts, snorkel, surfboard, umbrella, vacation, lifeguard, flip flops, goggles, swimsuit, sunblock, sunglasses and sunscreen.
Includes:
Color version
Print-friendly B&W version
Answer Key
These Gingerbread Man Thank You Note Cards are great for all ages and they are sure to bring a smile!
This is a PDF file and is NOT editable. There are 2 notecards per page. Simply print the page(s) you want, use the light dotted line to guide your cutting, fold and add your personalized message of thanks.
Included:
4 Color note cards - each 2 to a page
4 B&W note cards - each 2 to a page
Click on the Preview Button to see all the pages you will receive.
Permission for Clip Art Usage per
Kate Hadfield Designs Extended License #20/135368215/T
Here is an editable Spring Showers Sight Word (or anything you choose to put in!) Coloring Sheet for a fun Spring activity with your current classroom objectives.
It is in a Power Point program ready for you to type in your text. It is a simple process and a Helpful Notes page is included with directions on how to do it.
Great filler, easy center or individual activity.
**Promote reading this summer with these Ice Cream Cone bookmarks both in color and B&W. **Your child only needs to read 5 books to complete this challenge! Easily incorporate a reward by writing it down by the cone at the beginning of the challenge.
On the colored version of the scoops, your child can write the title of the book and color sprinkles or a chocolate coating on top after the book has been completed.
Use the B&W reproducible and let your child decorate a scoop whenever they read a book.
Includes:
Color Version
B&W Version
4 bookmarks to a page
This guided Martin Luther King, Jr. Bio Poem Activity is a great research and poetry writing activity for a lesson, literacy or poetry center or even your substitute file for Black History Month or any time of year!
This poem has a biographical research slant to it. Students are asked to research the person and find the following information:
First and Last Name
3-4 words that describe the person
an important relationship the person had
things the person enjoyed
things the person valued
things the person learned
things the person achieved
something the person is remembered for
where the person lived
date of birth and death
This resource includes the following options:
Graphic Organizer guides students to brainstorm words and ideas they will need for the poem as they read and study about the person.
Draft page. This page guides students to fill in each line. Then, they do a spell check with each other and you.
2 Final Draft Writing Pages - LETTER Sized (8.5" x 11") Color and B&W Clip Art versions. Students write the final draft of their entire poem.
2 Final Draft Writing Pages - LEGAL Sized (8.5" x 14") Color and B&W Clip Art versions. Great for students with larger handwriting or who need more space! Students write the final draft of their entire poem.
It also includes the following:
Table of Contents
Teacher Example of the Rough Draft Page. Abraham Lincoln is used on this example page.
Teacher Example of the Final Draft Page. Abraham Lincoln is used on this example page.
This Leap Day / Leap Year Writing Paper Activity Pack has lots of writing activity choices for you! It includes 8 Writing Prompts, Full and Half-Page Writing Papers in various line styles to meet your student’s needs, an ACROSTIC Poem, a Haiku Poem, a Friendly Letter Template, and even a Leap Day Party Invitation & Checklist Planner!
This set would be a great addition to your Writing Center! Students can respond to the prompts provided or your prompt. They can also practice writing invitations, planning a party, making lists, writing letters, poems, stories, and more!!
They come in Color and B&W friendly reproducible.
Includes all of the following with Color and B&W reproducible versions:
Half-Page Writing Papers - 3 Line Choices and room to draw a picture
Full-Page Writing Papers - 4 Line Choices and 1 with No lines
LEAP DAY ACROSTIC Poem Template
Leap Day Haiku Poem Template
Friendly Letter Template
Party Invitation - Have fun planning a Leap Day Party
“Checklist” - Your students can use this as a Party Planner!
***See the Thumbnails. Lots of choices!
This Cookout Reading Log is great for Summer or any time! Both versions come in Color as well as printer friendly B&W reproducible which students would enjoy coloring.
Version 1 (Color and B&W) includes writing space for name, date, book title, pages read, minutes read, and Total boxes for the week. Also includes a space for students to write their Reading Goal at the bottom!
Version 2 (Color and B&W) is the same, but also includes a Parent Signature line on the right hand side should you desire this feature.
Permission for Clip Art Usage per
Kate Hadfield Designs Extended License #20/135368215/T
Use this Fourth of July Reading Log this Summer to motivate your child to read! Both versions come in Color as well as printer friendly B&W reproducible which students would enjoy coloring.
Version 1 (Color and B&W) includes writing space for name, date, book title, pages read, minutes read, and Total boxes for the week. Also includes a space for students to write their Reading Goal at the bottom!
Version 2 (Color and B&W) is the same, but also includes a Parent Signature line on the right hand side should you desire this feature.
Permission for Clip Art Usage per
Kate Hadfield Designs Extended License #20/135368215/T
This Picnic Reading Log is great for Summer or any time! Both versions come in Color as well as printer friendly B&W reproducible which students would enjoy coloring.
Version 1 (Color and B&W) includes writing space for name, date, book title, pages read, minutes read, and Total boxes for the week. Also includes a space for students to write their Reading Goal at the bottom!
Version 2 (Color and B&W) is the same, but also includes a Parent Signature line on the right hand side should you desire this feature.
Permission for Clip Art Usage per
Kate Hadfield Designs Extended License #20/135368215/T
This Hiking Reading Log is great for Summer or any time! Both versions come in Color as well as printer friendly B&W reproducible which students would enjoy coloring.
Version 1 (Color and B&W) includes writing space for name, date, book title, pages read, minutes read, and Total boxes for the week. Also includes a space for students to write their Reading Goal at the bottom!
Version 2 (Color and B&W) is the same, but also includes a Parent Signature line on the right hand side should you desire this feature.
Permission for Clip Art Usage per
Kate Hadfield Designs Extended License #20/135368215/T
This Summer Reading Log Bundle currently includes Camping, Beach, Cookout, Picnic, 4th of July and Hiking themes. They come in Color as well as printer friendly B&W reproducible which students would enjoy coloring.
Version 1 (Color and B&W for each) includes writing space for name, date, book title, pages read, minutes read, and Total boxes for the week. Also includes a space for students to write their Reading Goal at the bottom!
Version 2 (Color and B&W for each) is the same, but also includes a Parent Signature line on the right hand side should you desire this feature.
Permission for Clip Art Usage per
Kate Hadfield Designs Extended License #20/135368215/T
Use this Daylight Savings Time Word Search bundle to differentiate for your students.
Hard Puzzle: All CAPS in this one and the words can be found in any direction!
Easy Puzzle: All CAPS in this one and the words can be found across and down only.
Daylight Savings Vocabulary words included are: Spring, Fall, forward, time, change, clock, sunrise, sunset, daylight, energy and sunshine.
Full Color
B&W reproducible
Answer Key
A printable word search for Daylight Savings Time! All CAPS in this one and the words can be found in any direction!
Daylight Savings Vocabulary words included are: Spring, Fall, forward, time, change, clock, sunrise, sunset, daylight, energy and sunshine.
Full Color
B&W reproducible
Answer Key
**A printable word search for Daylight Savings Time! All CAPS in this one and the words can be found across and down only!
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Daylight Savings Vocabulary words included are: Spring, Fall, forward, time, change, clock, sunrise, sunset, daylight, energy and sunshine.
*** Full Color
B&W reproducible
Answer Key**
Ocean Animal Life Word Search Activity - EASY Puzzle
and
Ocean Animal Life Word Search Activity - HARD Puzzle
12 Ocean Life words hidden in this Easy Word Search puzzle: dolphin, starfish, crab, shark, swordfish, fish, whale, octopus, cuttlefish, seahorse, jellyfish and manatee.
Easy Puzzle: They are hidden across and down only. NO backwards or diagonal words.
Hard Puzzle: They are hidden across, down, diagonal and backwards.
Both in:
Full color for those who like to print and laminate for repeated Center use.
B&W reproducible students can color.
Answer Key provided.
Bonus Easier Puzzle!
Ocean Animals Word Search Activity - Very EASY for primary
Only 8 words in a smaller puzzle. Across and Down only.
