Here are 4 activity sheets to print and use after you’ve read Stellaluna, by Janell Cannon, to your students. 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 Venn Diagram – a page where the students Compare and Contrast bats to birds. 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.

Here are some Bat Research Activity sheets to print and use. Great to go along with your picture book study of Stellaluna. KWL Chart – This sheet asks students to write what they Know, what they Want to Know and what they Learned about bats. Bat Research Pages – In this poster project, students research what bats look like, their diet, habitat and interesting facts. They then cite their sources. Includes: Flying Fox Bats, Fruit Bats, Vampire Bats and a Generic Bat Research Page.

Here are 4 activity sheets to print and use after you’ve read the Pecos Bill tall tale with your students: Comprehension, Graphic Organizer, Exaggeration and Compare and Contrast activities. 1. Comprehension Sheet – This sheet asks students to draw and write about their favorite part, write 4 words to describe Pecos, write an example of an exaggeration from the tall tale, and summarize the tale in their own words. 2. Tall Tale Graphic Organizer – This sheet asks students to write the characters, setting. It has boxes for students to write or draw 2 Exaggerations from the story, 1 Realistic Event from the story, the Problem and the Solution. 3. Tall Tale Exaggeration – Students illustrate their favorite exaggeration from the story and write about what they drew. 4. Compare & Contrast – Students choose another person or character to compare to Pecos Bill. They could choose themselves, another tall tale character, anyone!

I have used Stop Motion animation with my Kindergarten and 1st graders over the past few years in the Media Center. In this presentation, you will find step-by-step directions on how to teach your students how to use an iPad and the iMotion HD app to create stop motion animation movies. I share how to make this work and the tips I learned along the way - from planning to presenting so that you can hit the ground running. 15 slides

16 Santa’s Reindeer related words hidden in this puzzle. Words are in any direction! Comes in Full Color for those that like to laminate and reuse. Also in B&W reproducible & Includes Answer Key. Check out the bundle to get both the easy and the harder version if you need to differentiate within your classroom.

This bundle has both the Easy and the Hard version of this Growth Mindset word search if you need to differentiate within your classroom. 14 Growth Mindset related words hidden in these puzzles. Comes in Full Color for those that like to laminate and reuse. Also in B&W reproducible for coloring. Includes Answer Key. **Bonus File Included with this Bundle!!! Make Your Growth Mindset Search! Comes in both color and printer friendly B&W.

Taking care of books is such an important skill. Use these Book Care sign posters to help your students visually connect with how to take care of books. Use these colorful signs as a visual when you do your book care lesson. Then, post them in your classroom library. These 14 Full Color Poster Signs are 8.5″ x 11″. See the Preview for all the signs. Rules included are: Keep books away from pets. Keep books away from little kids. Keep books away from babies. Do not draw, color or write in books. Keep glue and stickers away from books. Do not fold, rip or cut pages. Leave book labels on the books. Keep books away from food. Keep your books dry. Keep books safe in your book bag. Keep books safe on a shelf. Enjoy your books! Turn pages carefully and use a bookmark. Read with clean hands. Permission for Clip Art Usage per Kate Hadfield Designs Extended License #20/135368215/T

Here are 4 activity sheets to print and use after you’ve read the John Henry tall tale with your students: Comprehension, Graphic Organizer, Exaggeration and Compare and Contrast activities. 1. Comprehension Sheet – This sheet asks students to draw and write about their favorite part, write 4 words to describe John, write an example of an exaggeration from the tall tale, and summarize the tale in their own words. 2. Tall Tale Graphic Organizer – This sheet asks students to write the characters, setting. It has boxes for students to write or draw 2 Exaggerations from the story, 1 Realistic Event from the story, the Problem and the Solution. 3. Tall Tale Exaggeration – Students illustrate their favorite exaggeration from the story and write about what they drew. 4. Compare & Contrast – Students choose another person or character to compare to Paul Bunyan. They could choose themselves, another tall tale character, anyone!

Here are ready-to-go poster or graphic organizers for your students to African animals. Includes posters for these African animals: Aardvark, Crocodile, Elephant, Gazelle, Giraffe, Hippopotamus, Hyena, Lion, Meerkat, Ostrich, Rhinoceros and Zebra. It also includes 2 additional Generic Sheets to use with any additional animals. Animal Research Poster Activity Sheets 8.5" x 11" Includes 4 Versions (14 pages each): Version 1: U.S. Spelling with Sources box. Version 2: U.S. Spelling without Sources box. Version 3: UK/CAN/AUS Spelling with Sources box. Version 4: UK/CAN/AUS Spelling without Sources box. Information asked for: What the animal looks like Habitat Diet Interesting Facts Sources Students can color add their own decorative touches to it after they fill it out.

This Hispanic Heritage Word Search is HARD. The words are hidden across, down, backwards, and diagonally. Words include: Hispanic, Latino, Latinx, heritage, history, pride, unity, fiesta, Spanish, ancestry, diaspora, customs, language, culture, traditions, identity, community, diversity, immigrant, salsa dance, cumbia, flamenco, papel picado, representation, Kahlo, Chavez, Rivera, Ochoa, Sotomayor, Huerta and Miranda. Includes: Color version Print-friendly B&W version Answer Key

This is the classic I Have...Who Has Game. Great for reviewing genres with the whole class. There are 15 different genres represented on printable cards. Just print, cut, and play! Directions included in the packet. It doesn't matter what card you start on because it is a circular game. You will end up with the child you started with. The cards are printed in the order of the game, so you can print those off and put them in order on a book ring or shower clip to use as an answer key.

This Friendly Letter Graphic Organizer and templates come in a basic PowerPoint file ready for your personal touches. This will save you some time setting up a template. You can simply customize it to your preferences based on the season or typeface of your choice. * The clip art included is from the public domain.

11 Back to School related words hidden in this puzzle. Words are horizontal and vertical only in an all CAPS puzzle. Comes in Full Color for those that like to laminate and reuse. Also in B&W reproducible.

16 Back to School related words hidden in this Hard Word Search. Words horizontal, vertical, diagonal, and even backwards in this all CAPS puzzle. Comes in Full Color for those that like to laminate and reuse. Also in B&W reproducible. This also comes in an easier version for differentiation purposes, available separately in my Teacher Store.

**A hard Cinco de Mayo Word Search for your intermediate students. ** Words in this search are in any direction as well as backwards! This word search comes in 2 printable choices: color clip art or B&W. Includes Answer Key.

Here is a Hard Computer Parts Word Search to go with your technology lessons. Words are any direction, even backwards! Comes in 2 printable choices: Color Clip Art or B&W. Includes Answer Key. I have an easier version in my store if you like to differentiate within your classroom.

Computer Parts words hidden in this Easy Word Search. Words can be found vertically and horizontally. NO backwards or diagonal words. In full color as well as B&W options. Answer Key included. I have a harder version in my store if you like to differentiate within your classroom.

This activity has been tested and used in my elementary school Media Center for years. Students LOVE it! This file has TWO complete Call Number Scavenger Hunts for your library. Each game has two jokes that the students will find the answers to, word by word, as they locate call numbers in the library where you have hidden the Clue Cards provided. The file is editable, so you can change any call numbers that you do not use in your library easily. Since the students will not have had enough with these two games, you can also use it as a template to make more scavenger hunts!! Answer keys provided.

Students use this Summary Train to write a brief summary about a book. They draw themselves as the conductor and enter the title and author in the train engine. Then, on the cars, they complete First, Next, and Last prompts about the story. Color, cut and glue. Comes with two versions - with different writing line options.

**18 dental related words hidden in this puzzle. **Words are horizontal and vertical only in an all CAPS puzzle. Words include: tooth, floss, cavity, enamel, sealant, cleaning, teeth, root, crown, jaw, molar, canine, smile, plaque, tongue, gums, toothpaste and toothbrush. Comes in Full Color for those that like to laminate and reuse. Also in B&W reproducible. Answer Key Included.