Welcome to the wonderful world of chat sessions! You can think of these are Morning Meetings or verbal warm ups for specific topics. The topic for these chat sessions is Responses to Literature. Topics in this chat session include: •Preparing for the Introduction •Preparing for the Summary •Preparing for the Author’s Message •Preparing for Structures and Features •Preparing for Making Connections •Preparing for Opinions •Preparing for Conclusions Included in this file are: Teacher Info sheets for each chat session with information about what you need, what your students need, and a place for you to keep your own personal notes 3 slides for each topic that can be projected onto SmartBoard or screen , or printed out. Handouts and posters for students

This product contains multiple pictures for each letter that you can choose to use to display in your classroom. • All 26 letters of the alphabet are represented in 3 different ways to suit the needs of your students and/or your classroom décor. For the letter Qq, I have included a 4 different pictures to accommodate Canadian and American classes.

Short E CVC Posters from I Heart Grade 3 are a set of colorful and engaging posters designed to help children learn to read and spell words with short E vowel sounds. These posters feature fun illustrations and clear, easy-to-read text, making them an excellent resource for young learners. Each poster in the set focuses on a different short E word family, such as -en, -et, -ed, and -ell. By displaying these posters in your classroom or at home, children will be able to see the patterns and similarities between words in each family, which can help them to quickly recognize and decode new words. Print these Short E CVC Posters on high-quality, durable cardstock to make making them a long-lasting and reliable educational tool. They are also designed with a simple, uncluttered layout that helps to eliminate distractions and keep children focused on the task at hand. Whether you’re a teacher looking for a way to enhance your phonics lessons, or a parent hoping to help your child improve their reading and spelling skills, the Short E CVC Posters from I Heart Grade 3 are a fantastic resource that can help your child to become a confident and proficient reader. This file includes full coloured and blackline masters of the short e sounds for the following families: EB EP ED EG EM ES EN ET All items represented are VOWEL CONSONANT VOWEL words.

Grammar Guides: Sentences by I Heart Grade 3 is a comprehensive resource for anyone looking to improve their sentence writing skills. This easy-to-follow guide provides practical tips and exercises to help learners of all ages improve their understanding and use of proper grammar in writing. With its clear and concise explanations, this guide covers a wide range of grammar topics, including sentence structure, verb tenses, subject-verb agreement, and punctuation. Whether you’re a student, teacher, or simply looking to brush up on your grammar skills, Grammar Guides: Sentences is the perfect resource to help your grade 3 students achieve their goals. The guide is designed to be student-friendly, with colorful illustrations and examples to help readers better understand the concepts being taught. Students will be introduced to Emma, and they will follow her as she helps them learn and practice the rules for writing sentences. The exercises and activities throughout the book provide ample opportunities for practice and reinforcement of the skills learned. By using Grammar Guides: Sentences, your grade 3 students will gain the skills and confidence they need to write clear, concise, and grammatically correct sentences. This invaluable resource is a must-have for any teachers looking to improve their students’ writing skills and sentence construction. This file includes: Introduction to Emma Posters to show the 4 types of sentences used throughout this unit 12 pages of activities to practice each rule on the poster All blackline masters Answer Key

The 5 W’s Reference Posters by I Heart Grade 3 are an essential tool for any elementary school classroom. Designed to help students master the basic elements of a story, these colorful and engaging posters provide a clear and concise overview of the five W’s: who, what, where, when, and why. With eye-catching icons and easy-to-understand graphics, these posters help students develop their comprehension skills and understand the key elements of any story. Each poster features a different W and includes a visual reminder to encourage students to think critically about the information they’re reading. Ideal for use during reading lessons, independent reading time, or even as a handy reference tool during writing assignments, these posters are a must-have for any elementary school teacher. Whether you’re a new teacher just starting out or an experienced educator looking for new ways to engage your students, The 5 W’s Reference Posters by I Heart Grade 3 are sure to become a valuable addition to your classroom.

This product has everything you need to help your students master the /ph/ digraph. This file includes: 1 full coloured poster displaying all the words that are used throughout the unit Spelling cards with letter boxes that you can use as a centre or as a worksheet (for use as a centre: print, laminate, and allow students to use a dry-erase marker to work on their spelling of the words) PH play cards that can be used in a variety of ways (for reading, for recall of vocabulary, or as a memory game) Say It Spell It cards that can help with spelling quizzes Sound sort activity Spelling lists for the week Spelling evaluation sheet All blackline masters Should you have any questions or comments about this product, feel free to email me at missmonica@iheartgrade3.com Have a great day!

This flip book gives students a visual reference for when and how to properly use the articles a and an. It is a great way to help support English Language Learners with their speaking and writing tasks. This file includes: •All flip book pages •Complete instructions •All blackline masters Should you have any questions or comments about this product, feel free to email me at missmonica@iheartgrade3.com Have a great day!

These decorative alphabet posters are a great way to reinforce cursive letters in the classroom. This file includes: All 26 letters of the alphabet in cursive All backline masters Should you have any questions or comments about this product, feel free to email me at missmonica@iheartgrade3.com Have a great day!

Students are being asked to write well developed responses to literature by the end of grade 4. It is an enormous task to undertake and it can be very overwhelming for students to attempt. Help break down the process by introducing your students to the individual steps of response writing with this easy to create flip book and corresponding scaffolding/interactive notebook pages. The flip book, once completed, can be used as a graphic reminder and study buddy for future responses to literature. This package contains the following items you will need to incorporate the activities in your classroom. All templates for making the flip book including name plate, introduction, summary, author’s message, text & features, making connections, and conclusion. Please refer to pictures on the next page to see what the flip book will look like when completed. 1 Making Connections memory slip 1 Structures & Features memory slip 1 Think it Through Scaffolding Notebook Think Flap for Author’s Message 1 Think it Through Scaffolding Notebook Think Flap for Making Connections *1 Think it Through Scaffolding Notebook Think Flap for Your Judgement Brainstorming puzzle for Author’s Message Evaluation Rubric for Responding to Literature Should you have any questions or comments about this product, feel free to email me at missmonica@iheartgrade3.com Have a great day!

Imagine the excitement your students will have when they have to fill out a Easter Bunny Assistant Application form! Your students will need to use their persuasive writing, creativity, and sequencing skills to turn themselves into helper bunnies this Easter season! This package contains everything you need to have a literary celebration for Easter! This package contains the following items: A full colored letter from Beaner Cottontail explaining the need for assistants this year. A full colored chart for the students to choose their Easter name. A black & white cover page for the Easter Bunny Assistant Application Forms 2 black & white questionnaire sheets for the students 4 black & white Writing Papers specific to the job your students are applying (persuasive writing activity) 4 black & white Writing Papers specific to the job your students are applying for (sequencing writing activity) 1 black & white Easter Candy IQ Test with reading passages 1 black & white “Roll a Basket” activity 1 black & white “Design an Egg” activity 4 black & white certificates of selection for each of the 4 jobs ALL BLACKLINE MASTERS INCLUDED Please check top right hand corners of each page for specific Canadian/ American content. Should you have any questions or comments about this product, feel free to email me at missmonica@iheartgrade3.com Have a great day!

Thank you for downloading my product. This product contains the following items that you can use as student gifts or just for a fun center in your classroom! Should you have any questions or comments about this product, feel free to email me at missmonica@iheartgrade3.com Have a great day!

“I’m singing in the rain… just singing in the rain!” The iconic song from the musical is now available in storybook form! Your students will be learning all about the song and their feelings with this literature unit. This unit includes the following items to help use this Story Study in your classroom. suggested lesson plans full coloured vocabulary cards labels for Comparison T-Chart My Predictions Worksheet full coloured and black and white Vocabulary trading cards (differentiated) complete with co-ordinating background Sentence Builders worksheets Contrasts worksheet – please check upper right hand corner for Canadian or American content Biography of Gene Kelly Comprehension Sheet on the Biography of Gene Kelly – please check upper right hand corner for Canadian and American content Design Your Own Rain Gear Activity It’s Opposite Day Activity Story Clouds Activity The Sun’s in My Heart Activity I’m Singing in the Rain Activity Should you have any questions or comments about this product, feel free to email me at missmonica@iheartgrade3.com Have a great day!

Remembrance Day is such an important day that does not get the attention it deserves. This unit will help you connect your students to Remembrance Day through songs, video, poems, and writing activities - using Canadian recording artists to discuss the importance of respecting the 2 minutes of silence on November 11, and the significance of the Highway of Heroes. It can easily be connected to your English, Social Studies, or Ethics classes. This unit includes: Youtube link to Terry Kelly’s video for ’A Pittance of Time’ Youtube link to The Trew’s video for ‘Highway of Heroes’. Lyrics for each song for students to follow along Discussion questions to use for each video In Flander’s Feilds poem Little Poppy Poem I am a Proud Canadian Colouring Sheet Oh Canada English lyrics Ô Canada French lyrics My Recipe for Peace activity A Poppy for You A Poppy for Me activity Should you have any questions or comments about this product, feel free to email me at missmonica@iheartgrade3.com Have a great day!

Critical thinking is an important concept for our students to learn - and the sooner they begin thinking and learning about it, the sooner they will be able to use those skills when listening to others, watching television, and reading books and non-fiction texts. With today’s digital world expanding so rapidly, it is imperative that our students begin to separate the important information from all the inaccuracies in mainstream media. This FREE product includes: Critical Thinking Poster Active Listening Poster Active Reading Poster Active Watching Poster All BLACKLINE masters are included. Should you have any questions or comments about this product, feel free to email me at missmonica@iheartgrade3.com Have a great day!

Unlike any other Mother’s Day product out there, this product gives you and your students the flexibility to use their creativity and talents to bring a keepsake home to Mom that will certainly make her smile! I have made this product to be VERSATILE! Every topic in this product has been differentiated for leveled learning and has something for everyone! Space has been provided on each page to allow for photographs or other scrapbooking materials that you might want to use. No time? No problem! Versions are included for quick colouring! You will find the following topics in this packet: Dedication Page Mother’s Day Poem All About My Mom I Have the Best Mom Because… Things My Mom Says Our Favorites Thank You Mom Should you have any questions or comments about this product, feel free to email me at missmonica@iheartgrade3.com Have a great day!

Are you looking for a low prep art activity for your students that will help them with their cutting, gluing, and colouring skills? Look no further! This low prep product includes everything you need to plan a quick art activity that is perfect for Easter and spring time. Just print off the template, chose your own colours of cardstock/ construction paper for the colour of your bunnies or just print on white paper to have your students practice their colouring. Guide your primary students for the constructing of the bunny and let them do the rest! This product contains: all templates for the bunny a blank carrot for students to write their own personal messages These bunnies will be large once constructed - and are a perfect way to add a splash of holiday decor to your classroom or hallway… and even make a unique Easter gift for your students to take home! Should you have any questions or comments about this product, feel free to email me at missmonica@iheartgrade3.com Have a great day!

This comprehensive product contains the topics in bookmark form for a variety of writing strategies. These bookmarks will follow your curriculum throughout the school year, will help your students’ become independent readers and writers, and will help you evaluate their progress throughout the school year. This product contains the following bookmarks for your Language Arts students: Bookmark for Understanding the Conventions of Written Language Bookmark for Producing and Interpreting Media Bookmark for the Reading Process and the Ability to Interpret Texts Bookmark for Media Production Bookmark for the Writing Process Bookmark for Writing that Reinforces or Maintains Relationships with Others Bookmark for Reflective Texts Bookmarks for Reading Narrative and Literary Texts Bookmark for Reading and Interpreting Narrative Media Bookmark for Reading and Writing “Planning” Texts Bookmark for Reading and Writing “Explanatory” Texts Bookmarks for Reading and Writing “Descriptive” Texts Bookmark for Reading and Writing “Persuasive” Texts Should you have any questions or comments about this product, feel free to email me at missmonica@iheartgrade3.com Have a great day!

“Hello out there, we’re on the air, it’s hockey night tonight!” Canadian folk singer Stompin’ Tom Connors’ classic tribute to the greatest game on earth is now a beloved children’s book! Explore the wonderful game of hockey along with the life of Stompin’ Tom Connors in this uniquely Canadian unit! This unit includes the following items to help use this Story Study in your classroom. suggested lesson plans full coloured vocabulary cards – please be careful as I have included alternate words and pictures for certain cards. Labels for Comparison T-Chart My Predictions Worksheet Full coloured and black and white Vocabulary trading cards (differentiated) complete with co-ordinating background Sentence Builders worksheets Interesting Words & Expressions worksheet Think About It Worksheets – perfect for measuring comprehension and Stompin’ Tom Conners Biography Stompin’ Tom Conner Biography Worksheet It’s Hockey Night in… drawing activity Youtube links to Stompin’ Tom Videos Links to purchase the book in Canada and the US Want a fantastic craftivity that goes great with this unit? Check out First Grade Frenzy’s Hockey Player! Hockey Player Craftivity Should you have any questions or comments about this product, feel free to email me at missmonica@iheartgrade3.com Have a great day!

Are you looking for NO PREP Language Arts activities for the last few weeks of the school year or looking for something to give your students as a gift to help combat the “summer slide”? This is the perfect product for you! This product includes: 4 reading & comprehension activities 4 writing activities 4 fun activities 3 colouring sheets Should you have any questions or comments about this product, feel free to email me at missmonica@iheartgrade3.com Have a great day!