Idioms: Idioms: This is a set of 45 of the most common idioms and their meanings for your students to have a little fun. There are 45 idiom cards and 45 meaning cards to sort and match. They can be used to introduce students to the use of idioms in writing and they can act as **reminder cards to assist students in their writing.**Students will use the graphics to assist them in the matching activity. Just print these cards on cardstock then cut and laminate cards for longevity. © 2013 Nicole Hernandez A Teacher’s Idea ****

Predicting Outcomes Predicting: **Updated 2015**This set contains over 50 scenarios and is suitable for grades k through 2. These are also perfect for the higher grades as remedial sheets. In this set of writing activities your students will make predictions about what will happen next. Looking at the pictures on the left they will draw a picture to show what they predict then they will write reasons for their predictions. Students will give reasonable responses and support their predictions using “I think + future tense... might and or will.” ⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊ ⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊ I pride myself on creating quality resources for teachers and students alike. Every effort has been made to make this resource error free. Should you find a mistake please let me know in the "Ask a Question" section or email me prior to feedback and I will quickly fix it. You can then redownload the corrected version for free! Your feedback is greatly appreciated. ⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊ All Rights Reserved by © Nicole Hernandez . This product is to be used by the original downloader ONLY. Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, department, school, or school system is prohibited. No part of this resource maybe posted on a blog (personal or commercial), webpage/site, server, or other location that is accessible by multiple people. Violations of this notice are subject to the penalties of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Intended for classroom and personal use ONLY. Thank you for respecting my work!

Dolch Sight WordsPractice Dolch Phrase Cards For Building Reading Fluency-Set 2 This is Set 2 of Dolch Phrase Cards for Building Fluency. There are 90 individual phrase cards with 6 phrases on each card.  You can either cut them to make individual cards or you can leave them as is. A good suggestion is to try to teach 4 to 6 of the phrases per day depending on the level of your students. You can use choral reading activities then have them practice rereading them throughout the day. This will help build fluency, increase their recognition of sight words and help improve their ability to comprehend text. You might be interested in: Dolch Sight Words-Phrase Cards Set 1 This is bundled with Set 1 HERE: Dolch Sight Words-Phrase Cards BUNDLE Here are some more DOLCH SIGHT WORD titles available: REBUS SENTENCES Dolch Sight Word Rebus Sentences with Picture Cards (Pre-Primer List) Dolch Sight Word Rebus Sentences with Picture Cards (PRIMER List) Dolch Sight Word Rebus Sentences with Picture Cards (FIRST GRADE List) Dolch Sight Word Rebus Sentences with Picture Cards (SECOND GRADE List) Dolch Sight Word Rebus Sentences with Picture Cards (THIRD GRADE List) MOLDING MATS Playdough (Playdoh) All 220 Sight Words Moulding (Molding) Mats Playdough (Playdoh) 40 Pre-Primer Sight Words Moulding (Molding) Mats Playdough (Playdoh) 52 Primer Sight Words Moulding (Molding) Mats Playdough (Playdoh) 41 First Grade Sight Words Moulding (Molding) Mats Playdough (Playdoh) 46 Second Grade Sight Words Moulding (Molding) Mats Playdough (Playdoh) 41 Third Grade Sight Words Moulding (Molding) Mats I pride myself on creating quality resources for teachers and students alike. Every effort has been made to make this resource error free. Should you find a mistake please let me know in the "Ask a Question" section or email me prior to feedback and I will quickly fix it. You can then redownload the corrected version for free! Your feedback is greatly appreciated. ⚊ ⚊ ⚊ ⚊ ⚊ ⚊ ⚊ ⚊ ⚊ ⚊ ⚊ ⚊ ⚊ ⚊ ⚊ ⚊ ⚊ ⚊ ⚊ ⚊ ⚊ ⚊ ⚊ ⚊ ⚊ ⚊ ⚊ ⚊ ⚊ ⚊ ⚊ ⚊ ⚊ ⚊ ⚊ ⚊ All Rights Reserved by © Nicole Hernandez . This product is to be used by the original downloader ONLY. Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, department, school, or school system is prohibited. No part of this resource maybe posted on a blog (personal or commercial), webpage/site, server, or other location that is accessible by multiple people. Violations of this notice are subject to the penalties of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Intended for classroom and personal use ONLY. Thank you for respecting my work!

Who is this for? These cards are great for the teaching of sequencing and narrative skills. This activity can help students grasp the idea that things happen in an order. Students build and sharpen their logical skills as they study the pictures and put them in order using sequencing words and numbers. What you Get: This set includes 16 stories in 3-step sequencing and 4 storiesin 4-step sequencing. There are sequencing sheets which are a black and white version of the same stories for students to cut out and paste in their notebooks or on colored sheets to show the correct sequence. I also included optional notebook sheets. As an extension they can write a sentence about each picture. The colored cards make a great center activity. The main idea of each story included in this resource are as follows: -Baby refuses noodles -Girl blows balloon -Girl blows candles (birthday cake) -Boy dives in swimming pool -Rabbit pulls carrot -Fireman rescues kitten (stuck in a tree) -Chameleon catches a bug -Dog plays with a pillow -Dog jumps in pool (with the kids) -Boy sleds (down a snowy hill) -Aliens land on a planet -Cat and Dogs (game parody) -Sleeping cat catches mouse -Boy Lights Fireworks -Boy Fishing -Flea jumps into dog -Frog leaps over worm -Girl grooms a dog -Monster destroys building -Girl and Boy playing video games -Man grows a beard -Elf kid finds a treasure chest -Crow eats corn -Chef makes French fries -Gardener makes bush sculpture -Girl ghost scares girl (Halloween) -Boy paints a picture -A Growing Parrot -Wave destroys sandcastle -Santa (Mario, video game parody) How to Use: Simply print, laminate then cut the stories apart. Your students can retell a story using sequencing words or place them in the correct order…

Transform your classroom with our ‘Mindful Moments Bulletin Board’ – the ultimate tool for fostering mindfulness and focus among students this school year. This kit is designed to promote mindfulness and emotional well-being in your classroom and includes the following: Mindful Moments Accents: This bulletin board showcases a printable tree, colorful leaves, flowers and butterflies for creating a serene and inviting atmosphere. Instructions are included for tile printing the tree element or as an option you can create your own tree using brown paper or fabric. Daily Mindfulness Activities: Each day of the week is assigned a theme to encourage mindfulness practices. Themes include Motivation Monday, Tranquility Tuesday, Wellness Wednesday, Thankful Thursday, Focused Friday, Self-care Saturday, and Serenity Sunday. The cards are included both in color and black and white. Mindfulness Basket: This can be placed at the bottom of the bulletin board to store mindful message cards or leaves. Interactive Elements: The bulletin board includes interactive components where students can pick mindfulness prompts, reflect on their feelings, and participate in daily activities. Why You’ll Love It: Comprehensive Resource: With 204 pages, this resource provides everything you need to set up and maintain an engaging mindfulness bulletin board throughout the school year. Promotes Well-being: Encourages students to practice mindfulness, helping them to manage stress, increase focus, and enhance emotional well-being. Eye-catching Design: The colorful and appealing design will attract students’ attention and make mindfulness a fun and integral part of their daily routine. Perfect for teachers looking to incorporate mindfulness into their classroom environment, this bulletin board set will help create a positive and calming space for all students. Don’t miss out! Purchase your ‘Back to School Mindful Moments Bulletin Board’ today and create a calm, focused learning environment for your students.

These cards can be used to assist young students to visually grasp this somewhat difficult concept. They would be able to trace their own sequencing ideas in which stories and events can occur. Students get an opportunity to:- -Follow directions -Discriminate between pictures -Improve visual awareness -Retell stories and events in sequence -Build oral vocabulary skills -Build narrative (story) skills -Improve sequencing skills -Ask and answer “wh” questions themselves for clarity SUGGESTED USE: These simple picture cards are lots of fun to sequence! Kids will arrange them in logical order to complete each sequence. Use these simple COLOR-CODED picture sequencing cards to practice sequencing in 4-scene sets with your young detectives. DIFFERENTIATION/EXTENSION: For students having difficulty with sequences it is suggested that you scaffold learning by working individually with them as a guide on the side, gradually releasing support as time goes by. To start, simply select one sequence set and present the final picture first to allow him or her to see the BIG PICTURE. Then have the student place the remaining pictures in the correct order back up to the beginning to complete the sequence. For the stronger students you can challenge them to write the story in sequence using the cards as a guide. They can write two or three sentences about each card then ultimately putting sentences together to create their own piece. CONTENTS OF RESOURCE: This set includes: –>4-Scene Sequencing Cards There are 80 cards that form 20 sequences Each card measures 2.83" x 3.5". Each set is COLOR-coded to facilitate easy ordering. –>2 four-scene mats –>1 Story/Event Sequencing writing sheet Simply print the cards and mats and laminate for longevity. This set makes a great center activity. Picture Sequencing Cards for Young Learners (Set 2)Picture Sequencing Cards for Young Learners (Set 2)

These picture writing prompts with sequencing cards are great for young writers who need more support in early writing. Your students get an opportunity to use their visual discrimination skills to help them pay attention to details in pictures. They will write sentences about the picture. They also get to colour their pictures and sequence the sheets to create their own little book as a keepsake. Simply print the page/s and review the directions with them. Encourage them to write one or two sentences that describe the picture on any given sheet. I also included a blank writing sheet for extended writing should it be necessary. The sheets are great for homework or small group work in which case they can each be given a different page to prepare a group book instead.The picture cards can be laminated and sequenced first and the sheets can be ordered accordingly to match them. I included little circles on the cards where students can write the number in the sequence with dry erase markers. Individually, your students can work on one writing scenario at a time. The writing scenarios are:- Getting ready for school Getting ready for bed Washing my hands Packing a lunch Making Jelly Toast Crossing the street At Lunchtime Setting the table Washing the dishes Starting the School Day Making my Breakfast Cleaning my bedroom

This set contains 100 cards in 20 different 4-scene sequences. LEARNING OUTCOMES: These cards can be used to assist pre-k students or other learners in understanding the order in which stories and events can occur. Students get an opportunity to:- -Follow directions -Discriminate between pictures -Improve visual awareness -Retell stories and events in sequence -Build oral vocabulary skills -Build narrative (story) skills -Improve sequencing skills -Ask and answer “wh” questions themselves for clarity SUGGESTED USE: These simple picture cards are lots of fun to sequence! Kids will cards in logical order to complete each sequence. Use these simple COLOR-CODED picture sequencing cards to practice sequencing in 4-scene sets with your young detectives. DIFFERENTIATION/EXTENSION: For students having difficulty with sequences it is suggested that you scaffold learning by working individually with them as a guide on the side, gradually releasing support as time goes by. To start, simply select one sequence set and present the final picture first to allow him or her to see the BIG PICTURE. Then have the student place the remaining pictures in the correct order back up to the beginning to complete the sequence. For the stronger students you can challenge them to write the story in sequence using the cards as a guide. They can write two or three sentences about each card then ultimately putting sentences together to create their own piece. CONTENTS OF RESOURCE: This set includes: Each card measures 2.83" x 3.5". Each set is COLOR-coded to facilitate easy ordering. 2 four-scene mats Simply print the cards and mats and laminate for longevity. This set makes a great center activity.

This set contains another 100 cards in 20 different 4-scene sequences. LEARNING OUTCOMES: These cards can be used to assist pre-k students or other learners in understanding the order in which stories and events can occur. Students get an opportunity to:- -Follow directions -Discriminate between pictures -Improve visual awareness -Retell stories and events in sequence -Build oral vocabulary skills -Build narrative (story) skills -Improve sequencing skills -Ask and answer “wh” questions themselves for clarity SUGGESTED USE: These simple picture cards are lots of fun to sequence! Kids will cards in logical order to complete each sequence. Use these simple COLOR-CODED picture sequencing cards to practice sequencing in 4-scene sets with your young detectives. DIFFERENTIATION/EXTENSION: For students having difficulty with sequences it is suggested that you scaffold learning by working individually with them as a guide on the side, gradually releasing support as time goes by. To start, simply select one sequence set and present the final picture first to allow him or her to see the BIG PICTURE. Then have the student place the remaining pictures in the correct order back up to the beginning to complete the sequence. For the stronger students you can challenge them to write the story in sequence using the cards as a guide. They can write two or three sentences about each card then ultimately putting sentences together to create their own piece. CONTENTS OF RESOURCE: This set includes: Each card measures 2.83" x 3.5". Each set is COLOR-coded to facilitate easy ordering. 2 four-scene mats Simply print the cards and mats and laminate for longevity. This set makes a great center activity. Are you looking for a different style of sequencing cards? Well here is my LATEST set of sequencing cards created with cute kid-friendly graphics.

These colorful reading genre posters are designed to help students understand various reading genres. Each poster features kid-friendly explanations of genres like adventure, fairy tales, biographies, mysteries, and more. The illustrations and characteristics make genre identification fun and accessible for young readers. Perfect for classrooms, libraries, and reading corners, these posters not only enhance literacy lessons but also encourage students to explore different types of texts. Use them to spark discussions about favorite genres, or as a reference guide during book-related activities. INCLUDED GENRE POSTERS: Adventure Animal Fantasy Animal Stories Anime Argument Autobiography Autobiography Fiction Ballads Beast Tales Biography Categorical Collection Comedy Comic Book Comic Strip Concrete Poetry Cumulative Tales Crime Discussion Drama Dystopian Epic Expository Text Fable Fairy Tale Fantasy Feature Article Fiction Folk Tales Free Verse Graphic Novel Graphic Nonfiction Haiku High Fantasy Historical Fiction Horror Humor Hybrid Texts Informational Text Legend Limerick Low Fantasy Lyrical Poetry Manga Memoir Modern Fantasy Multigenre Text Sets Mystery Myths Narrative Nonfiction Nonfiction Noodlehead Tales Nursery Rhymes Persuasive Texts Poetry Pourquoi Tales Procedural Texts Realistic Fiction Recount Report Romance Satire Science Fiction Sonnet Short Story Tall Tales Traditional Literature Trickster Tale Westerns

Synonyms and Antonyms Here is a bundle of my two vocabulary sets. If you are interested in the individual sets click on the links to go directly to them. This bundle offers word cards only. Here are single versions: Candy Themed Illustrated Antonym Word Cards Candy Themed Illustrated Synonym Word Cards *************************************************************************** ***************************************************************************

Action Verbs Helping Verbs and Linking Verbs Posters: This resource set contains nine (9) colored posters that explain the basic difference between action verbs, helping verbs and linking verbs for your students. With clear examples, these posters are great for teaching or reviewing the concepts. Also included are a center sort activity and student writing sheets for them to record those that are encountered in their reading. Additionally, I included all posters in black and white. You may choose to resize the posters as sheets for your student grammar notebooks as well.

This is a set of 42 display posters featuring some of the most common homophones that you students encounter in their reading. The posters are colourfully designed and include an example that helps the children to understand the difference between each of the words. The homophones included are: be / bee bean / been hear / here hour / our hair / here / hare / hear know / no knows / nose mail / male meat / meet plain / plane prince / prints right / write road / rode sail / sale sea / see son / sun steal / steel tail / tale wood / would ate / eight You might also be interested in similar sets Homophone Posters: Set 1 (10 Posters Including There/They’re/Their) Homophone Posters: Set 2 (35 Colored Posters Including By/Buy/Bye)

Homophones This is a set of 35 display posters featuring some of the most common homophones including contraction homophones (contractions that sound like words). The posters are colorfully designed and include an example that helps the children to understand the difference between each of the words. The homophones included are: by/bye/buy where/wear/we're which/witch whose/who's we've/weave aren't/aunt/ant I'd/eyed he'd/heed we'd/weed I'll/isle/aisle you'll/yule he'll/heal/heel we'll/wheel here's/hear what's/watts You might also be interested in similar sets Homophone Posters: Set 1 (10 Posters Including There/They're/Their) Homophone Posters: Set 3 (42 Posters Including Knows / Nose)

Are you ready to get your students super excited about writing? With this product added to your writing activities you’ll get your students pumped up about writing lines and letters of the alphabet. Handwriting Patterns – Lines and Letters is a set of pre-writing posters, cards, mats and worksheets that help students to practice the writing patterns needed to form the letters of alphabet correctly. This set encourages students to start drawing different type of lines - the first step in pencil control and enhances both motor planning and fine motor skills. Included in this set are varying handwriting line formats for differentiated practice, letter and word mats, posters and alphabet cards. —❀❀❀—Handwriting Pattern Mats and Worksheets - The Handwriting Pattern Mats contain tracing lines for multiple practice opportunities. The patterns include: straight, horizontal, diagonal, zig zag, curved, wavy, castle top and lots more! Each mat also hast check boxes for students to keep their posture and hand grip in check! —❀❀❀—Letter Characteristics Posters -These posters depict both the UPPERCASE and lowercase letters of the alphabet according to these characteristics: Straight letters Tall letters Short letters Donut letters Diagonal letters Letters with tails Letters with curves Letters with humps and closed humps I also included the grouping uppercase (capital) and lowercase (common). These groupings are particularly useful for the teaching and revision of letter and can be used as a sequence for the introduction of the letters. Once the similarities of movement are pointed out, then students are able to develop a metacognitive awareness of letter formation that can support their practices of letter writing. —❀❀❀—The “Letter Looks Like” Cards is my own creation in which each letter is fixed to an object, animal or person as a visual reminder of form. I have tried to align them based also on initial sound to make a meaningful connection for students. —❀❀❀—Letter Form Visual “Make It!” Cards - There are 26 cards (2 per print) that show students how to make their own model of the letter using either straight lines, curved or circular shapes. —❀❀❀—Letter and Word Practice Mats - These mats are geared towards guiding students to write freely within grids or frames. There are 2 x 2 grids (large letters); 3 x 2 grids; multiple grid rows and large single lines then soft double guide lines for more precise handwriting. I also included a handwriting free style sheet and letter formation sheets with start points for students to keep in their writing folders. —❀❀❀—Fillable Letter Mats - With these letter mats your students can use play doh (playdough), chain links or any medium to fill the space within the letters. These work well as write on and wipe off mats that can be laminated or placed in plastic sleeves.