Character Traits Pack {Giraffes can't Dance} - 24 pages - Is perfect to use when undertaking units on character traits, narratives or descriptive writing. Included in this activities pack is vibrantly colored and black and white versions of cut and paste worksheets. Anchor charts (answer sheets), and teacher instructions are also included. Product Use ♥ Literacy centers ♥ Morning work ♥ Assessment ♥ Homework ♥ Book Companion The pack entails the following activities for the popular story, 'Gerald the Giraffe': ♥ Teacher instructions ♥ Cut and paste worksheets - students cut and paste the qualities, feelings and physical traits of Gerald the giraffe at the beginning and end of the story. ♥ Answer sheets or anchor charts for cut and paste activities only - you can use the answer sheets to display on your bulletin board so students can refer to them whilst writing. ♥ Write character traits- students write their own qualities for the jungle animals.

Want to get your students thinking about character traits? This character trait pack (18 pages) provides additional practice in sorting various character traits under the correct heading. Sorts are a great hands on activity where students are actively engaged and expanding their vocabulary. Product Use *Literacy Centers *Early Finishers *Morning Work *Homework *Assessment Product Includes *2 cut and paste sorting worksheets - sort character traits into positive and negative traits. *2 cut and paste sorting worksheets - sort character traits into qualities and appearance *4 answer sheets to cut and paste sorting activities only * 6 worksheets - students list character traits about themself and their favorite movie star, superhero, character, best friend and teacher. I have included American, Australian and British spelling for the word favourite/favorite. Please see the preview for a closer look at the printables.

Want a fun and interactive activity to help teach your students about character traits? The BFG pack includes a variety of character trait sorting cut and paste activities and printables for students to consolidate their understanding of character traits, physical traits and feelings. By undertaking these activities students are expanding their vocabulary and making inferences about characters in order to sort the character traits correctly. Product Use ♥ Literacy centers ♥ Morning work ♥ Assessment ♥ Homework ♥ Book Companion This pack includes two sets of the following printables in color and black and white: • Cut and paste sorting worksheets – sort the BFG and Sophie’s traits into appearance and qualities. • Cut and paste sorting worksheet – sort the character traits into positive and negative. The positive traits were displayed by the BFG and the negative traits were by the other giants in the story. • Worksheet – students write their own positive traits to describe the BFG and negative traits to describe the other giants. They then write what they infer about the BFG and provide evidence from the text. • Cut and paste sorting worksheets – sort the character traits for the Queen and Fleshlumpeater. Sort the character traits for the BFG and Bloodbottler. • Cut and paste sorting worksheets – sort the words into synonyms and antonyms for the words: brave and compassionate. Please see the preview for a closer look at the printables.

The Rainbow Fish Character Traits Pack (21 pages) - Is perfect to use when undertaking units on character traits, narratives or descriptive writing. Included in this activities pack is vibrantly colored and black and white versions of cut and paste worksheets. Anchor charts (answer sheets), and teacher instructions are also included. Product Use ♥ Literacy centers ♥ Morning work ♥ Assessment ♥ Homework ♥ Book Companion The pack entails the following activities for the popular story, 'The Rainbow Fish': ♥ Teacher instructions ♥ Cut and paste worksheets - students cut and paste the qualities and physical traits of The Rainbow Fish at the beginning and end of the story. ♥ Answer sheets or anchor charts for cut and paste activities only - you can use the answer sheets to display on your bulletin board so students can refer to them whilst writing. ♥ Write character traits- students write qualities and physical traits for the Octopus and the Blue Little Fish. Please see the preview before purchasing to get a further insight into what this package entails.

Character Traits Pack -This packet (32 pages) is designed to be utilized after reading the story 'Charlotte's Web' by E.B White. Included in this kit is cut and paste and written activities, anchor charts (answer sheets) for students to consolidate their understanding of character traits. These NO PREP printable activities would be great to use in: reading and writing activities, literacy centers or morning work. Color and black and white versions are included in the activities below: • Cut and paste the matching character traits for Charlotte, Templeton and Wilbur. • Cut and paste the matching physical traits for Charlotte, Templeton and Wilbur. • Students write the character traits for Fern and the goose. They then write the physical traits to describe the appearance of Fern and the goose. *Answer sheets/anchor charts are included for all of the cut and paste activities. The anchor charts can be displayed in class which can be used when discussing character traits or for writing activities.

Want a fun hands on center activity for revising character traits? This kit consists of a variety of cut and paste, NO PREP worksheets which provides students with additional practice to revise character traits of popular fairy tale characters. Product Use ♥ Literacy Centers ♥ Morning Work ♥ Early Finishers ♥ Homework ♥ Word Work Activities ♥ Class discussions Students will cut and paste character traits from the popular fairy tales below: ♥ Jack and the Beanstalk ♥ Little Red Riding Hood ♥ The Three Little Pigs ♥ Cinderella Product Includes: ♥ Teacher instructions ♥ 12 cut and paste worksheets - students cut and paste the character traits in the boxes. ♥ 12 answer sheets or anchor charts - you can use the answer sheets to display on your bulletin board so students can refer to them whilst writing. ♥ 1 worksheet - students draw the evil step mother and write 4 character traits inside the boxes. The teacher instructions also explains possible discussions to have with your class prior to the students undertaking the activities and also extension ideas for students who require extending or early finishers.

This Rainbow Fish Similes Literacy Center - will engage your students and provide them with a fun way of learning similes and enhancing their vocabulary skills and descriptive writing. Product Use ♥ Literacy centers ♥ Early finishers ♥ Morning work ♥ Play with a buddy ♥ Small group work Product Includes: •Anchor chart - what is a simile - two charts included - one for US spelling and one for Australian/British spelling. Color and black lined copies included. •15 colorful simile sentence cards - color and black lined copies included •Teacher instructions sheet •Student response sheet Note: US, Australian and British spelling similes card are included in this kit where required.

hese Christmas theme {core aligned} task cards are a fun way to practice teen numbers. The cards are great to play as a game of Scoot where students are engaged and moving around the room. This kit provides additional practice for students to identify teen numbers in tens frames, base ten blocks, place value and counting Christmas themed pictures. Product Use ♥ Math centers ♥ Assessment ♥ Scoot ♥ Early finishers This pack includes two sets in color and white background with colored clip art: • Teacher instruction sheet • 32 task cards in color - students record teen number on their student response sheet. • Duplicate set with white background and colored clip art - 32 task cards • Student response sheet • Answer sheet These cards will assist your students in building upon their number sense skills for teen numbers. Simply print and laminate the task cards onto hard card stock paper for durability. Print a class set of student response sheets and answer sheets. Please see the preview to see a snap shot of the product.

40 character trait word maps {graphics organizers} are included in this pack to use after reading/listening to the ‘Story of Ruby Bridges’ by Robert Coles. This kit is a great book companion to incorporate during Black History Month. Also included are two examples to model to students how to complete the word maps for the character traits: brave and cruel. A blank template is also included if students wish to write their own character trait from the story. These templates are bright and colorful and are great to use when students are learning all about character traits, vocabulary, synonyms and definitions of words. These word maps will assist students to find evidence in the text to match the character trait displayed on the word map. These graphic organizers can be used for any grade level. Teaching students new vocabulary is a vital skill for students to learn and will also assist them with their comprehension skills of interpreting meanings of words. On each word map template - there is a character trait, boxes to show evidence to match the character trait, picture, meaning and synonyms. In each box students write: • the meaning of the character trait (can use dictionary definition or write meaning in their own words) • find evidence in the story to text to match the character trait • write synonyms for the character trait • draw a picture of a character displaying that character trait Product Use • literacy centers - laminate onto hard card stock paper for durability and students can record their responses with whiteboard markers. • independent work - print pages in gray scale and create a booklet for students to complete their word maps. • daily word work - teacher selects a character trait to model to the class each day. • early finishers - once students have finished their work they can select a laminated word map to complete. Please see the preview before purchasing to get a snapshot at some examples of the character traits word map.

40 word maps {graphics organizers} are included in this pack to use when studying the character traits of Martin Luther King Jr. These activities are perfect to use during Black History Month. Also included are two examples to model to students how to complete the word maps for the character traits: brave and fair. A blank template is also included if students wish to write a different character trait. These templates are bright and colorful and are great to use when students are learning all about character traits, vocabulary, synonyms and definitions of words. These word maps will assist students to find evidence in the text to match the character trait displayed on the word map. These graphic organizers can be used for any grade level. Teaching students new vocabulary is a vital skill for students to learn and will also assist them with their comprehension skills of interpreting meanings of words. On each word map template - there is a character trait, boxes to show evidence to match the character trait, picture, meaning and synonyms. In each box students write: • the meaning of the character trait (can use dictionary definition or write meaning in their own words) • find evidence to match the character trait • write synonyms for the character trait • draw a picture of a character displaying that character trait Product Use • literacy centers - laminate onto hard card stock paper for durability and students can record their responses with whiteboard markers. • independent work - print pages in gray scale and create a booklet for students to complete their word maps. • daily word work - teacher selects a character trait to model to the class each day. • early finishers - once students have finished their work they can select a laminated word map to complete. Please see the preview before purchasing to get a snapshot at some examples of the character traits word map. If you enjoy this product I would love for you to come back at a time that is convenient to you to leave me feedback. :)

Martin Luther King Jr. - Character Traits Yes/No Game is a perfect resource to use to assist students with consolidating their udnerstanding of character traits. By playing this fun and interactive game during 'Black History Month', it will assist students to make inferences about Martin Luther King Jr., expand their vocabulary and provide evidence as to why they believe the character traits match Martin's character traits or not. Product Use ♥ Literacy centers ♥ Assessment ♥ Whole class game ♥ Play with a buddy or independently ♥ Small group work This yes/no game can be played with 1-2 players, small group work or played as a whole class. The object of the game is for student to sort the character trait cards under the yes or no heading. If they think Marin Luther King displays a particular character trait they place their card under the yes heading, if not they place it under the no heading. There is full instructions included in this kit on how to play the game as a whole class, in pairs or in small group work. All of the character trait cards are handed out evenly to each of the players to sort under the correct heading. Students are to provide a reason or evidence as to why they placed their card under that heading. For example if a student selected the character trait 'leader' they would place the character trait card leader under the yes heading because Martin Luther King Jr. was a leader when he gave a speech to the world. (see preview for example). Students take it in turns until all cards are placed under the yes or no heading. There is also a variation to the game where you can play corners as a whole class. The teacher places the yes heading in one corner and the no heading in another corner or the room. He or she then calls out a character trait card from the pack and the students walk to the corner of the room that they think is correct. Select a student to give a reason to why they chose that corner of the room. The game is finished when there is a winner or small group of students left. The game consists of: • 2 heading - yes/no • Teacher instructions • 1 character poster - Martin Luther King Jr. • 60 character trait cards - 30 character trait cards that match the yes heading for Marin Luther King Jr. and 30 character trait cards that match the no heading. • Answer Sheet By playing this game regularly in class students will have a deeper understanding about character traits. This game also assists the teacher with class discussions about character traits and reasons why students believe a character has a particular character trait. Answers may vary with students as they have different beliefs and personal opinions. Please see the preview for a closer look at some of the game cards.

Want a fun and interactive activity to help teach your students about character traits? The pack is a book companion for, 'The Story of Ruby Bridges." by Rover Coles. It includes a variety of character traits, physical traits, feelings, cut and paste activities and printables. By undertaking these activities students are expanding their vocabulary and making inferences about characters in order to sort the character traits correctly. Product Use ♥ Literacy centers ♥ Morning work ♥ Assessment ♥ Homework ♥ Book Companion This pack includes two sets of the following printables in color and black and white: • Cut and paste sorting worksheet – sort Ruby's character traits into character traits and physical traits. • Worksheet - students list their own character traits and physical traits for Ruby Bridges.They also write a sentence about what they infer about Ruby. • Cut and paste sorting worksheet – sort the character traits and physical traits for Ruby's mother. • Worksheet - students list their own character traits and physical traits for Ruby's mother.They also write a sentence about what they infer about her mother. • Cut and paste sorting worksheet – sort the character traits and feelings for the angry mob of people from the story. • Worksheet - students list their own character traits and feelings for the mob of people, and write an inference about them. • Find the evidence table - students find evidence in the text to match the character traits listed in the table. Answer sheet is also provided for this activity. • Cut and paste sorting worksheets – sort the words into synonyms and antonyms for the word: brave • Answer sheets included for all cut and paste activities. Please see the preview for a closer look at the printables.

Want a fun hands on center activity for revising character traits for the 'Story of Ruby Bridges?' This kit consists of a variety of cut and paste, NO PREP worksheets which provides students with additional practice to revise character traits of the main characters in the story. These activities are perfect to use during 'Black History Month!' Product Use ♥ Literacy Centers ♥ Morning Work ♥ Early Finishers ♥ Homework ♥ Word Work Activities ♥ Class discussions Product includes differentiated worksheets in color and black lined: ♥ Teacher instructions ♥ Cut and paste worksheets - students cut and paste the character traits and physical traits for Ruby Bridges. ♥ Cut and paste worksheets - students cut and paste the character traits for Mrs. Henry, Ruby's mother and the protesters. ♥ Mind map activities - students write their own character traits for Ruby Bridges, Ruby's mother, the protestors and Mrs. Henry. ♥ Answer sheets for cut and paste activities - you can use the answer sheets as anchor charts to display on your bulletin board, so students can refer to them whilst writing. Please see the preview before purchasing to get a further insight into what this package entails.

Want a fun and interactive activity to help teach your students about character traits? The Recess Queen pack includes a variety of character trait sorting cut and paste activities and printables for students to consolidate their understanding of character traits, physical traits and feelings. By undertaking these activities students are expanding their vocabulary and making inferences about characters in order to sort the character traits correctly. Product Use ♥ Literacy centers ♥ Morning work ♥ Assessment ♥ Homework ♥ Book Companion This pack includes two sets of the following printables in color and black and white: • Cut and paste sorting worksheet – sort Mean Jean’s character traits into beginning of the story and end of the story. • Worksheet - students list their own character traits about Mean Jean at the beginning of the story and the end of the story. They also write a sentence about Jean’s best quality. • Cut and paste sorting worksheet – sort Mean Jean’s traits into appearance and qualities. • Cut and paste sorting worksheet – sort the character traits into positive and negative. • Cut and paste sorting worksheet – sort the character traits into the correct column for Mean Jean and Katie Sue. • Cut and paste sorting worksheets – sort the words into synonyms and antonyms for the words: mean and brave. • Answer sheets includes for all cut and paste activities.

Christmas Game - This Connect 4 Game (11 pages) is a fun game to incorporate into your daily centers! The game includes: 6 game boards with various Christmas pictures, a set of pictures to call out, teacher instructions and preparation. The object of the game is to connect 4 pictures in a row vertically, horizontally or diagonally. The first person who connects 4 in a row is the winner. These Christmas games are a fun and easy to understand and are targeted for students from kindergarten to second grade.

100 character trait word maps {graphics organizers} are included in this pack. These templates are bright and colorful and are great to use when students are learning all about character traits, vocabulary, synonyms and definitions of words. These word maps will assist students to consolidate their understanding of character traits. These graphic organizers can be used for any grade level. Teaching students new vocabulary is a vital skill for students to learn and will also assist them with their comprehension skills of interpreting meanings of words. On each word map template - there is a character trait, boxes for sentence, picture, meaning and synonyms. In each box students write: • the meaning of the character trait (can use dictionary definition or write meaning in their own words) • write the character trait in a sentence. • write synonyms for the character trait • draw a picture of a character displaying that character trait These vocabulary activities would be great to use in: Reading and Writing Activities, Literacy Centers or Morning Work. The Character Traits Word Map pack entails the following: • 1 example- Word map example - with sentence, synonym, picture and definition. • 100 word map graphic organizers - with a wide variety of character traits • 1 word map blank - so students can write their own character trait. These templates can be printed in color and laminated and students can use a whiteboard marker to write with. Or you could print them to use for bulletin board displays, class booklets for individual work.

Easter Math Game - I Have, Who Has Game - Easter Math Game, Numbers to twenty.I Have, Who Has Game is a popular Easter Math game that is used to reinforce important number concepts taught in Math lessons. I Have, Who has Easter Math Game is a fun and engaging game that will assist students to consolidate their skills in reading number lines, tens frames and numbers in word form. Each student takes a card. If there are not enough cards for each student in the class then you can pair them up with other students. If there are extra cards then either the teacher can play using those cards or some students can have additional cards. This pack includes: • Teacher instructions • 21 playing cards {0 - 20} Simply print off and laminate on card stock and you are ready to play the game.

Easter Activities - Easter Sight Word Sorting - Pre-Primer and Primer This Easter Activities Sight Word pack (21 pages) is a fun way for students to practice their sight words in class! This product includes 84 of the Dolch Pre-Primer and Primer Sight Words and is designed to get students to actively explore their words. There are a variety of Easter themed sorts you can use in class, which are great to differentiate according to student's ability levels. The sorts include sorting words into: - 2 letters and 3 letters - 3 letters and 4 letters - 4 letters and 5 letters - short vowels and long vowels - 1 syllable and 2 syllables This Easter sight word packet can be incorporated into the following: Literacy Centers, word work activities, choice boards, morning work, homework and whole class activities. This packet includes 2 sets of 10 sorts, colored and black and white versions. The colored version is great to use when modelling the sorts to the class and it can then be displayed on the bulletin board.

Easter Writing Task Cards (44 pages)- These Easter task cards cater for first, second and third grade. They are great to incorporate into your: literacy centers, independent journal writing, teaching and modelling of genres, contract work, writing and small group work. There are 2 sets of 20 task cards available in color or black and white. There is duplicate task cards to cater for American and Australian spelling for the word favorite/favourite. The task cards will actively engage your students and offer a variety of topics and genres to write about.

Easter Math Game (14 pages) - I Have, Who Has Game - Reading o'clock & half past times. I Have, Who Has Game is a popular math game that is used to reinforce important concepts taught in math lessons. It is a fun Easter Math game to play with all of your class. I Have, Who has Game is designed to practice reading o'clock and half past times on analogue clocks. Each student takes a card. If there are not enough cards for each student in the class then you can pair them up with other students. If there are extra cards then either the teacher can play using those cards or some students can have additional cards. This pack includes: • Teacher instructions • 24 playing cards with Easter graphics and analogue clocks Simply print off and laminate on card stock and you are ready to play the game. Students will have a fun time learning and revising reading times on analogue clocks.