Peacemaking begins with each one of us. This activity will bring awareness to the students that something as little as a disagreement in the school yard, could result in negative feelings between two or more people. Students will also realize, that they can become peacemakers in their own school. Includes a procedural writing page as well as a comic strip template page. Includes an easy to follow lesson plan. Prints well in grayscale setting too! Total Pages 6

Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun, a story by Maria Dismondy is about a girl named Lucy who is bullied for being different by a boy at school named Ralph. After reading this story, have the students recap the settings, characters, plot and themes. The students will also have the opportunity to write sentences using some of the vocabulary from the story. Another fun activity that students will complete, is coming up with a new title and cover for the book. An anti-bullying button will also be designed by the students. Also included is a "Lucy" acrostic. It can be used to do a character sketch on Lucy. Media Literacy Activities are also included! Students will create a comic strip and poster using the templates provided. A poster rubric is also included. Total Pages 10

The One and Only Ivan is a children's book by Katherine Applegate. After reading the novel, have the students summarize the setting, characters, plot and one of the themes. The students will also have the opportunity to choose another title for the novel and write sentences using some of the vocabulary. Also included is a crossword puzzle (with answers), as well as a sheet to place the puzzle vocabulary words in alphabetical order. Bonus: Story Book Character Traits sheet could be used to complete the acrostic (also included), as a character analysis for the main character, Ivan. Use this mini package as an assessment tool as well. Total Pages 9

These Earth Day activities could be used to initiate class discussion on the environment, and the 3Rs. Use these activities as "hand out" sheets or as "task cards" (print on cardstock and laminate) in a center. The activities could also be used as writing prompts for older students. Contains "create a poster" and "Earth Day" acrostic templates too! Within these activities, students will review "verbs" as well as "inference". Students will also be able to create new words using the words, Earth Day. BONUS: The First Earth Day information sheet included! Total Pages 10

A fun way to celebrate Groundhog Day. Use the word search (answers included) to introduce or review vocabulary. Also included is a creative story template sheet. Students will write about Groundhog Day from the point of view of the groundhog. Total Pages 4

A Christmas Collection, a creative way to get your students excited and learn about Christmas! This package contains: a sheet with 9 Christmas pictures/symbols in color a sheet of the same pictures/symbols in black and white A sheet with the vocabulary words for the 9 pictures/symbols The students could use these sheets to cut and match the pictures/symbols with the vocabulary word. A "Christmas Tree" word make. Challenge your students to see how many words they can make with the words "Christmas Tree". A word search with 20 symbol words is also included (with answer sheet). A sentence writing sheet to have students expand on their vocabulary is included as well. Last but not least, 2 Christmas poem templates and a website sheet are included. The website sheet includes 5 websites that could be used as mini lessons on Christmas symbols. Total Pages 11

This mini package is ideal for the older students to sneak in some Halloween fun! It contains: 4 -Acrostic sheet templates (sentence writing) 4 -Word Make templates a word search with Halloween vocabulary (answer sheet included) a word sort, to have the students place the vocabulary words found in the word search, in the correct part of speech category a story template for students to write a story with the word search vocabulary words Total Pages 13

This Winter Collection will have your students warmed up in no time! It contains: A Winter Lune Template Snowflake Word Make Winter Word Map Snowflake Diamante Template Snowman Acrostic Template A Snowman Diamante Template Total Pages 7

Introducing the interactive hands-on cornucopia. This mini package contains templates to build the interactive cornucopia. Have the students color the empty cornucopia, the fruits and vegetables. Once everything is colored, have the students cut the items and paste them onto a large construction paper, while filling the cornucopia. The completed cornucopia could be used as a Thanksgiving placemat or portrait. As an extension: -have students label each item -use item words in sentences -use item words in a story Great for ESL, FSL, Special Ed. and for teaching "perspective" in Visual Arts. Total Pages 4

The 4 page book report is a creative way for the students to recap their knowledge and understanding of the Novel, FRINDLE by Andrew Clements. Students will be able to give you information on the settings, characters, plot and write sentences using some of the vocabulary words. They will also have the opportunity to write about one of the themes found in the novel, and create a new name for an item found at home. You have the flexibility to use each page of this resource at the same time or at different times of your novel study, depending what your lesson focus is. For example, if you are discussing settings and characters, just use page 1, and so on. As an alternative, you can cut out each section/part of the resource and mount it on cardstock to use in Language centers, Literature Circles or Mobiles. Also included are 3 Vocabulary crossword puzzles (answers included). Chapters 1-5, Chapters 6-10 and Chapters 11-15. You may use each crossword puzzle at the end of the selected chapters, as a quick assessment tool. Great for Special Ed. and ESL students too, as it is easy to follow with definitions of each part of a story, setting, characters, plot, etc. Total Pages 11

This mini package contains chapter summaries and highlights for the novel, Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis. These summaries and highlights sheets could be used for literature circles or centers. Students could also use these summaries sheets to create skits. Contains a summary highlights illustration sheet that could be used for any of the chapters in the novel. On this sheet, students will write out 2 of the chapter highlights and them draw scenes based on those events. The summaries and highlights are also ideal for the ESL or Special Ed. students to assist them with understanding each chapter. Total Pages 22

Getting to know your students in the first few weeks of school could be somewhat of a challenge. This package will assist you in getting to know your students, as well as have your students ease into the new school year. Included are: -Some Things About Me -My School Goals -Starting Your School Day -After Your School Day -Word Association Activities -Creative Word Make Each activity comes in color and in black and white too! Have your students color the black and white version for an extra art activity! 20 pages.

A creative way to have the students summarize the novel, Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis. Students will write about the importance of the title, recall the setting and the plot. They will write about one of the many themes found in the novel, and write character sketches for two of the main characters. Students will also write the parts of speech and meanings for some of the vocabulary words found in the novel, as well as write complete sentences. They will have the opportunity to give their opinion on the ending of the novel and predict what will happen to Bud after the novel. A great assessment tool as well! 6 pages.

This word search (answers included) could be used to introduce the novel, Crash, by Jerry Spinelli or as a culminating activity. After completing the word search, students could extend their vocabulary learning by using some of the words in sentences, on the sheet provided. Bonus: Word Sort Sheet--Students have the opportunity to review the parts of speech by placing the words from the word search in the correct parts of speech categories. Total Pages 5

This 3 page book report is a creative way for the students to recap their knowledge and understanding of the Novel, Crash by Jerry Spinelli. Students will be able to give you information on the settings, characters, plot and write sentences using some of the vocabulary words. They will also have the opportunity to write about one of the many themes found in the novel. Use the Bonus CRASH acrostic sheet as a character sketch! Total Pages 4

Getting to know your students in the first few weeks of school could be somewhat of a challenge. This package will assist you in getting to know your students, as well as have your students ease into the new school year. Included are: Certaines choses sur moi - Some Things About Me Mes objectifs de l'école - My School Goals Commencer votre journée scolaire - Starting Your School Day Après votre journée scolaire - After Your School Day Les activités d'association de mots - Word Association Activities Faire des mots - Creative Word Make Each activity comes in color and in black and white too! Have students color the black and white for an extra activity. Total Pages 20

Fantastic Mr. Fox is a children's novel written by Roald Dahl. At night, Mr. Fox steals chickens, ducks, and turkeys from three mean and wealthy farmers. The farmers try to get back at him, however, Mr. Fox outwits them. Use the vocabulary word searches before or after reading the specific chapters. Included are 4 vocabulary word searches (answer sheets included). -Chapters 1-4 -Chapters 5-9 -Chapters 10-13 -Chapters 14-18 Use the "Word Sort" sheet to review parts of speech with your students. After completing the word search sheet, students will place each vocabulary word in the correct part of speech box. Also included is a Mr. Fox acrostic template that could be used as a character sketch. A poster template and a poster rubric to advertise the novel, that could be used for Media, is included as well. A great assessment tool! Total Pages 13

Charlie's parents and grandparents, along with their bed, have been loaded into Willy Wonka's great glass elevator in order to go to the Chocolate factory. After reading this amazing novel by Roald Dahl, the students will recap information on the settings, characters, plot and theme. They will describe a text-to-self connection that they have made while reading the novel, Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator. Students will also have the opportunity to write sentences using some of the vocabulary words and draw a picture of the glass elevator going into orbit around the earth. Use as an assessment tool too! Total Pages 7

A great way to learn school vocabulary and draw at the same time! On the first sheet students complete compound word, suffix and root word activities. On the second sheet students will sketch the pictures of the vocabulary words listed. On the third sheet students will use at least 10 of the school vocabulary sketches to create a school collage. School Vocabulary Bonus Sheet included! Also great for ESL, ELL and Special Ed.! 5 pages.