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FREEBIE!! A Space Thematic Unit based on the books What the Moon is Like and Roaring Rockets.
This FREEBIE is designed to give you a peek into my 76-page differentiated unit - Space: Literacy, Math, Science, and STEM Activities for Grades 1-5.
Activities Include:
What’s in a Space Suit labeling activity - A fun and educational labeling activity that helps to develop reading comprehension skills (differentiated for younger and older students in full unit)
Name Rocket Craft - this activity can be modified for younger and older students.
Design a straw rocket - a craft activity with a science/technology focus.
Writing response activity
Word search
Counting in fours game
These activities are just a few of the many great resources you will find in the full packet.
Thank you so much for downloading this resource.
Giraffes Can't Dance Thematic Book Unit - Reading, Writing, Math and More!
Your kids will LOVE the activities in this packet. This book companion is filled with engaging printable activities based on Giles Andreae’s book Giraffe’s Can’t Dance, illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees.
I created this packet as a companion to the book, and the activities and templates are listed below. In this unit, you will find comprehensive reading activities, engaging writing tasks, creative math exercises, social and emotional activities, and more!
Check out the preview to see what’s included!
Contains
Before Reading Questions
During Reading Questions
After Reading Questions
All About The Moral of the Story
My Giraffe Moment
Word Lists
Character Snapshot
Character Traits
Beginning, Middle, and End
Problem and Solution
What’s Your Favorite Part
Who’s Who?
What’s the Setting
Word Match
Let’s Learn Words
What do you think?
Letter to Gerald
Predict and Confirm
Book Review
Story Reflection
Acrostic Poem
Story Cube
Bookmark
Design a Bookcover
Letter to the Author
Giraffes Can’t Dance Close Activity
Wordsearch
Character Emotions
I am Special
Friendship Flag
Growth Mindset
Facts About Giraffes - Did You Know?
Facts About Giraffes Comprehension Questions
Label the Parts
Match the Facts
Giraffes Fun Facts Learning Booklet - Color
Giraffes Fun Facts Learning Booklet - B&W
Count the Spots
Color the Animals
Giraffe Problem Solving
Which Path Leads to Cricket?
Which Path Leads to Lion?
Jungle Maze
Answer Keys
Alphabet and Blend Cards: Activities and Games to Teach Phonics while having Fun
DESCRIPTION
Knowing the sounds that letters make is the backbone of early literacy. Add these cards and games to your literacy programme and see how quickly your students begin to learn their letter sounds and transfer it into their reading and writing.
You will find in this packet an A4-sized alphabet card with letters and fun images that start with matching sounds. The alphabet card shows lowercase and uppercase letters so children can learn to identify and match them.
The included A4 blend card shows double consonant blends with a matching image that starts with the blend. It also shows digraphs (in blue) and tri-blends in red.
This resource pack also contains suggestions for games and ways they can be used in the classroom.
Your students will love playing the games, and you will be amazed at how quickly they learn their alphabet sounds and blends and start to apply them to their reading and writing.
Knight Owl Book Companion: Reading Comprehension, Writing and More!
Your students will LOVE the activities in this packet. This book companion is filled with engaging printable activities based on Christopher Denise’s book Knight Owl. A tale of a determined little Owl who builds strength and confidence and achieves his great dream of becoming a knight.
I created this packet as a companion to the book, and the activities and templates are listed below. This unit includes comprehensive reading and writing tasks, social and emotional activities, and more!
Check out the preview to get a look at what’s included.
ACTIVITIES INCLUDED ARE:
Reading Comprehension Questions
Before Reading Questions
During Reading Questions
After Reading Questions
The Moral of the Story
Moral of the Story Comprehension Questions
My Wishes Activity
Knight Owl’s Dream Drawing
Character Snapshot
Character Traits Bubble Map
Beginning, Middle, and End
Problem and Solution
What’s Your Favorite Part?
Who’s Who?
What’s the Setting?
Word Match
Knight Owl’s Adventure Writing
Letter to Knight Owl
Predict and Confirm
Book Review
Story Reflection Writing Activity
Acrostic Poem
Story Cube
Design a Bookmark
Design a Bookcover
Letter to the Author
Wordsearch
Character Emotions
I am Special
Friendship Flag
Growth Mindset Activity
Pizza Party Fun!
Which Path Leads to Dragon?
Castle Maze
Answer Keys
Bundle
Knight Owl Book Companion and All About Owls Non-Fiction Unit BUNDLE.
This bundle of activities will spark curiosity and keep your children motivated and engaged.
As children engage in these activities, they will develop essential reading and writing skills. They will also have numerous opportunities to apply various reading comprehension strategies to understand both the story and informational passages.
Discover the wonders of owls with my favorite bundled units! These comprehensive resources provide an engaging and in-depth focus on owls, perfect for captivating and educating your students.
Knight Owl Book Companion
This book companion includes printable activities based on Christopher Denise’s book Knight Owl. It is a tale of a determined little owl who builds strength and confidence and achieves his dream of becoming a knight.
I created this packet as a companion to the book, and the activities and templates are listed below. This unit includes 56 pages of comprehensive reading and writing tasks, social and emotional activities, and more!
Activities Included are:
Reading Comprehension Questions
Before Reading Questions
During Reading Questions
After Reading Questions
The Moral of the Story
Moral of the Story Comprehension Questions
My Wishes Activity
Knight Owl’s Dream Drawing
Character Snapshot
Character Traits Bubble Map
Beginning, Middle, and End
Problem and Solution
What’s Your Favorite Part?
Who’s Who?
What’s the Setting?
Word Match
Knight Owl’s Adventure Writing
Letter to Knight Owl
Predict and Confirm
Book Review
Story Reflection Writing Activity
Acrostic Poem
Story Cube
Design a Bookmark
Design a Book Cover
Letter to the Author
Wordsearch
Character Emotions
I am Special
Friendship Flag
Growth Mindset Activity
Pizza Party Fun!
Which Path Leads to Dragon?
Castle Maze
Answer Keys
All About Owls Differentiated Unit
This 81-page nonfiction unit includes reading comprehension, writing, and science activities.
This unit includes a pre- and post-assessment activity and a KWL chart so your children can map their learning.
The packet includes reading passages with comprehension questions, wall display resources, topic vocabulary activities, and more.
It will keep your students motivated and engaged as they learn. Gather some books about owls that the children can access to learn more about these fantastic creatures.
Create a wall display space where your students can explore and investigate using the included printables, vocabulary cards, and photo posters. Encourage your students to display their work proudly as they work through the activities.
This packet is great for both teachers and substitutes. It is full of no-prep activities, saving you lots of time. And your students will love it!
Space Thematic Unit: Differentiated Literacy, Math, Science and STEM Activities
Embark on a cosmic journey into outer space, with a this fun filled topic resource filled with activities to ignite your learners curiosity. Filled with differentiated activities for 5-9 yrs the activities will keep your kids motivated and focussed.
The engaging activities delve into the mysteries of the universe through two captivating children’s books: “What the Moon is Like” by Franklyn M. Branley for older children and “Roaring Rockets” by Tony Mitton and Ant Parker for younger children. The activities are tailored to meet the diverse needs and developmental levels of your students, and will foster curiosity, scientific inquiry, and a love for learning. If you don’t have a copy of the books there are videos available on YouTube where your kids can hear and watch the books being read.
Your little astronauts will have lots of fun! Watch your science lesson come to life as they make their own rockets and complete the Math, literacy, science and art/craft activities. Also included are two non fiction printable booklets and lots of hands on activities that your kids will love!
Activities Include:
An information poster activity - ‘What’s in a Space Suit’ which is pitched at two different levels (junior and senior)
What’s in a Space Suit labelling activity - A fun and educational labelling activity which helps to develop reading comprehension skills (differentiated for younger and older students)
A Space themed 100s board with suggestions for activities and games to strengthen numeracy skills.
Touchdown Challenge STEM activity. This activity challenges students to think like an engineer and design a spacecraft that would land safely on the moon.
Make a Handprint Rocket - Art Activity - supports children to develop their fine motor skills and use their imaginations to design and make a rocket.
Spacewalk Art Activity - this activity can be modified for younger and older students. Older students can use technology to support their design.
Moon Picture Activity - this activity can be modified for younger and older students.
Name Rocket Craft - this activity can be modified for younger and older students.
Design a straw rocket - Science/Technology focus.
Make a Balloon Rocket STEM activity - Science/Technology. Older children can work in groups or pairs to complete this activity. Younger students could work with the teacher/or perhaps with an older buddy class. Students are encouraged to work together collaboratively to build the rocket, and then inquire into how the rocket is moving and answer the follow up questions.
AND EVEN MORE ACTIVITIES HAVE BEEN ADDED RECENTLY!
I HOPE YOU ENJOY THIS UNIT !
The Rainbow Fish Thematic Book Unit - Reading, Writing, Math and more!
The Rainbow Fish Book Companion: Reading, Writing, Math, and more! The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister is by far my favorite book for the beginning of a new year. The story focuses on friendship, kindness, and caring, and the activities will keep your students motivated and engaged.
I created this packet as a companion to the book, and the activities and templates are listed below. In this unit, you will find comprehensive reading activities, engaging writing tasks, creative math exercises, social and emotional activities, and more!
Check out the preview to get a look at what’s included.
CONTAINS
Reading comprehension questions before, during, and after the reading.
Word Lists
Character Snapshot.
Character Traits
What’s the Order?
Beginning, Middle, and End.
Problem and Solution
What’s Your Favorite Part?
Who’s Who?
What’s the Setting?
Word Match
What do you think?
My Rainbow Fish Moment.
Letter to the Rainbow Fish
Predict and Confirm.
Book Review.
Story Reflection.
Lost in a Maze
Lost in a Maze Challenge
Acrostic Poem
Story Cube
Bookmark
Design a Book Cover
Letter to the Author
Close Activity
Facts About Scales
Facts About Scales - Comprehension Questions
Parts of a Fish
Fishy Labeling
Fishy Facts
Fishy Facts Comprehension Questions
Fish Fact Cards
Fishbowl Addition and Subtraction
Odd or Even?
Colour by Numbers Subtraction
Ocean Math Problem Solving
Answer Keys
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Thematic Unit: Reading, Writing, Math and More!
Description:
An excellent resource for teachers, substitutes, and homeschoolers!
This book companion contains engaging, printable activities based on Eric Carle’s popular book The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Your kids will LOVE the activities in it.
Inside, you will find reading comprehension questions, graphic organizers, projects, worksheets, printable nonfiction booklets, and craft and math activities to keep your students motivated and engaged while learning about the life cycle of a butterfly.
Check out the preview above to see what is included.
Included:
When you have read the book, enjoy working through the fun caterpillar/butterfly-themed games and activities below (book not included).
The Lifecycle of a Monarch Butterfly booklet.
Butterfly lifecycle sequencing activity.
Butterfly information sheet and labeling task.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar reading comprehension activity
Writing response activity
Beginning, middle, and end writing activity.
Alphabet and blend cards learning games.
Alphabet and blend cards.
Butterfly addition game.
Numberline fun learning activities.
Zap! Math game.
Craft activity – making a caterpillar hat.
Learning Objective Guided Reading Cards for Fluent Readers.
These Guided Reading Cards can be used with groups of students when they are working with you during daily guided reading lessons.
I have used these cards with guided reading groups for many years and found that they are great for keeping the children focused exactly on what it is they are learning.
At the beginning of the lesson I read the card for the week with the students and talk about what it will look like when they are doing it. As the students read, I notice when they are demonstrating the skill and bring their attention back to the objective.
I have found these cards really motivating and helpful, I hope you do too.
Learning Objective Guided Reading Cards for Beginning Readers
These Guided Reading Cards can be used with groups of students when they are working with you during daily guided reading lessons.
I have used these cards with guided reading groups for many years and found that they are great for keeping the children focused on what they are learning.
At the beginning of the lesson, I read the card for the week with the students and talked about what it would look like when they were doing it. As the students read, I notice when they are demonstrating the skill and bring their attention back to the objective.
I have found these cards really motivating and helpful, and I hope you do, too.
All About Owls Thematic Unit - Reading, Writing and Science Activities.
Make learning all about owls fun and hands-on in your classroom! This engaging unit includes a pre-and post-assessment activity and a KWL chart so your children can map their learning.
Reading passages with comprehension questions, wall display resources, topic vocabulary activities, and much more are also included.
It will keep your students motivated and engaged. Gather together some books about owls that the children can access to learn more about these amazing creatures.
Create a wall display space where your students can explore and investigate using the included printables, vocabulary cards, and photo posters. Encourage your students to display their work proudly as they work through the activities.
This resource is great for both teachers and substitutes. It is full of no-prep activities, saving you lots of time. And your students will love it!
Where the Lyrebird Lives Book Companion - Reading, Writing and More!
An excellent resource for teachers, substitutes, and home-schoolers!
This book companion contains engaging, printable activities based on Where the Lyrebird Lives by Vikki Conley and illustrated by Max Hamilton. This delightful book was shortlisted for the CBCA 2023 Book of the Year—Early Childhood and shares a message of the importance of caring for endangered animals and their habitats.
This resource is full of engaging activities that will keep your students motivated and learning. It includes reading passages, comprehension questions, writing responses, vocabulary activities, and more.
There are 51 pages in all, including answer keys.
It will save you time, and your students will LOVE it.
Book not included.
Daily Timetable Cards - Editable
DESCRIPTION
This packet contains 48 vibrant and engaging cards designed to create a structured and fun daily timetable for your students. These visual aids are perfect for helping children understand their daily routine, anticipate what comes next, and promote greater independence.
By offering a clear visual schedule, these cards help reduce anxiety, reinforce consistency and build confidence. Additionally, the set includes extra adaptable cards that you can easily edit to suit your children’s specific needs
Clear, step-by-step instructions for downloading and personalising the editable cards are also provided, ensuring you can tailor the activities to your student’s routine with ease.
Guided Reading Learning Objective Cards
DESCRIPTION
Guided Reading Objectives Cards that can be used with daily guided reading lessons.
I have used these with guided reading groups for many years, and I have found that they are great for keeping the children (and me) focused on what they are learning. They are designed to be used as a weekly focus for each group.
I would normally plan my guided reading and choose an objective dependent on the level of the children in each group.
This is an example of some of my cards - If you find them useful, please check out the others in my shop, which are specifically for emergent and fluent readers