Square shapes are the basis for this unit. They can be used in literature and language arts activities. They are featured in science, music, art, and, of course, math activities. You will find a plethora of interesting ways to incorporate squares into all areas of the curriculum. Expectations are clearly stated plus suggestions for evaluation and assessment.

A conglomerate of fun activities for the days leading up to Valentine’s Day. There are book suggestions and overall objectives included. Creative writing, measuring hearts, making heart shaped sunglasses and a February calendar are all included.

Attention all Primary teachers in California. This product will save you hours of planning. In conjunction with the California Treasures Series this program contains plans for each of the books in the unit. Each component states the Common Core Standards addressed in each story. There are questions for each book and a plethora of activities to use cross curricula with each story.

Attention California teachers! This resource will save you hours of preparation time. Each book in the unit is addressed separately. The Common Core Standards are clearly stated at the beginning of each section. There are questions for the students that may be answered individually or in groups. There is a plethora of cross curricula activities including ELA, math and science.

The Lighthouse Keeper’s Lunch . A novel study unit This book provides the base for a host of activities all across the curriculum. Students will explore new vocabulary, quotation marks and sequence. They will demonstrate an understanding of pattern in a very interesting manner, and use measurement to further their understanding of this concept. There are research topics and fun experiments. The expectations are clearly stated for each area of the curriculum that is covered in this topic. There is a Reflection handout plus a Rubric to check each student’s understanding and progress.

At first glance it would seem that Franklin would only be suitable for very young primary students, but there are several aspects that make Franklin suitable for older students as well. For example, see the patterning activities for Franklin’s Blanket and you will see that they are ideal for introducing arrays for interpreting multiplication and division sentences in the Grade 3 Number Sense and Numeration. In this unit the outcomes for each grade are clearly stated, ideas for evaluation are given. There are activities to deal with all aspects of the curriculum.

This exciting unit supports the Structures and Mechanisms section of any school curriculum. To introduce the unit the students share The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig story and use activities to learn about different tools. They will experiment with levers, role play, build models and explore machines and tools in fairy tales. There is a Reflection handout and a Rubric for each student.

The books Clifford for President and Duck for President create a great basis for teaching young children about elections and voting. In this unit students will become familiar with election vocabulary, answering questions in complete sentences and sequencing. They will learn how to make a Venn diagram, use puppets to create a scene and take part in a fun election. There are suggestions for setting up centers and ten handouts.

Attention California teachers!This resource will save you hours of preparation. Each book in the unit is addressed separately. The Common Core Standards are clearly stated at the beginning of each section. There are questions for the students that may be answered individually or in groups. There is a plethora of cross curricula activities including ELA, math and science.

Attention California teachers! This resource will save you hours of preparation time. Each book in the unit is addressed separately. The Common Core Standards are clearly stated at the beginning of each section. There are questions for the students that may be answered individually or in groups. There is a plethora of cross curricula activities including ELA, math and science.

10 awesome number activities for primary students. These are fun ways to teach your students about basic number operations. They can use a calculator to add and subtract. They can “map” a wall, and learn how to use their phone number as a tool for graphing. Discover how taking attendance is a wonderful opportunity for numeral awareness. There are literature suggestions for each activity and the skill objectives stated for each one.

Clifford the Big Red Dog is a popular character with young children. In this unit there are activities for language arts, math, science, art, drama and music. The outcomes are clearly stated and evaluation techniques are suggested. Many links to suitable literature are included. Use this character's appeal to encourage students to take part in the many learning activities.

Fun filled, hands-on number activities for K-Grade 3 students. There are many different activities with skills clearly stated, and the target group identified. Each activity is easy to administer and takes advantage of simple routines such as taking attendance at the beginning of school. Also included are literature links for each of the skills.

Young children often find fractions very difficult so why not make use of a favourite food -PIZZA- to stimulate interest and understanding of patterns, fractions and creativity.

Use this Thanksgiving unit to celebrate this special time of the year with creative ideas. There are book suggestions, activities for language arts, writing, making soup, number games. An explanation of the 5 Kernels of Corn is provided, and many more things to excite your students.

Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney is a most delightful book that young children will enjoy. It provides a base for many activities including language, math, science and art. The students will encouraged to follow one of Alice’s wishes – that is to make the world a more beautiful place. The activities are suitable for primary students and home schoolers.

Everyone has a birthday and young students delight in their special day being recognized. This unit provides activities and learning across the curriculum. You will find activities and handouts for English Language Arts, number sense, fractions, measurement, patterning, data management. There are experiments and observations dealing with changes in matter. Students will have many opportunities to use their imagination and artistic skills. Also provided is a Reflection handout and a Rubric to assess student’s progress.

Newspaper a cross curricular unit Use this cheap resource to explore vocabulary, learn about the 5 W’s and have fun with phonics. Art and crafts include making a hat and shirt and experimenting with role playing. Use measuring techniques, time activities and fun projects to extend mathematical concepts. Loads of ideas for you and your class to enjoy. Included are the Outcomes Satisfied in this Unit .

Welcome to the world of Mr. Putter and Tabby. This is a delightful book that will provide a starting point for learning across the curriculum. In this unit you will find activities for sequencing, writing in various and interesting forms. There are ideas for art and crafts and for exploring the 5 “W’s”. There are handouts ready to use and comprehension questions to help assess each student’s progress and understanding.

This unit gives specific ideas and instructions for hatching eggs in the classroom. You will find many ideas and suggestions for work with dozens, graphing, labelling, sequencing and art and crafts. This project is something that students remember for a very long time.