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Bottle Buddy Biography Book Report

By The Pawsitive Pencil

Studying biographies in your class? This is the book report for you! This book report guides students in researching a famous person of choice while getting creative and hands-on. With project extension options, this project can last 1 week to 1

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Reading, Literature

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Homework

$2.00

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Said is Dead Mini Lesson and Craftivity

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Are you tired of your students using "said" too many times in their writing pieces? This Spooky Fall themed mini lesson and craftivity will teach your students to use synonyms for commonly overused words. Packet includes: Suggested uses 19

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Lesson

$2.00

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Puppy Theme Classroom Decor Pack

By The Pawsitive Pencil

Puppy Theme Classroom Decor Pack includes: - 2 variations of student name tags - student/calendar numbers 1-36 - Welome banner - table signs (8 tables) - months of the year - library genre labels -supply labels Please email me if you would like to

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For All Subject Areas

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, ...

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Printables

$5.00

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Candy Corn Place Value Match

By The Pawsitive Pencil

Candy Corn Place Value Match includes: 10 match task cards for expanded form 10 match task cards for addition 10 match task cards for subtraction Great review math game for Common Core Standards 4.NBT.A2 and 4.NBT.B4. Simply laminate and cut the

Subjects:

Basic Operations, Numbers, Place Value

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Printables, Games, Centers

$3.00

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Bats for Big Kids!

By The Pawsitive Pencil

Have you seen all the cute Bat Units floating around but they're just too young for your students? Check out this Bats for Big Kids Unit! This packet includes: Bat fact flip book Bat fact note taking sheet Bat opinion writing graphic organizer Bat

Subjects:

Reading, Writing, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Graphic Organizers

$2.00

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Classroom Newsletters and Notes

By The Pawsitive Pencil

Use these newsletters and notes all year! They are a staple to any classroom. Improve teacher/parent communication by sending home monthly newsletters and weekly notes. All newsletters and notes are themed, come in full color, partial color, and

Subjects:

Back to School

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Handouts, Printables, Classroom Forms

$3.00

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Bucket Filler Pack

By The Pawsitive Pencil

Kids are never too young to learn what it takes to be a BUCKET FILLER! Use this pack during the first week of school or during weekly class meetings...so many possibilities! Pack includes: Blank buckets for students to decorate - print on card

Subjects:

Life Skills, Classroom Management

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Thematic Unit Plans, Lesson

$1.50

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Puppy Theme Daily Schedule Cards

By The Pawsitive Pencil

Over 50 Puppy Theme Schedule cards! Email me at thepawsitivepencil@gmail.com for the editable version! Cards include: • Math • Science • Social Studies • Art • Pack-Up • Language Arts • Music • P.E. • Morning Work • Spelling • Snack • Special

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For All Subject Areas

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Printables

$1.50

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Weekly Word Problems with Strategy Share

By The Pawsitive Pencil

This packet includes: • 36 weeks of critical thinking word problems covering a variety of common core math topics • Multi-strategy solving space • Word Problem reflection to spark “math talk” • Strategy share form to use in class discussions • Math

Subjects:

Word Problems

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Homework, Centers

$4.00

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Class Posters Standards for Mathematical Practice

By The Pawsitive Pencil

Common Core is all about the WHY? Use these class posters to help students learn how to explain their thinking to others. Work through these 8 standards with your students and they will begin to understand all the steps they need to take to be

Subjects:

Applied Math, Word Problems, Mental Math

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters, Centers

$1.50

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Multiplication Representation

By The Pawsitive Pencil

Represent Multiplication Facts (twos facts - tens facts) in different ways. 1) Area Model or Array 2) Equal Groups 3) Repeated Addition 4) Word Problem (have students write a word problem using the number sentence) Print 4 slides to a paper and use

Subjects:

Applied Math, Basic Operations, Word Problems

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Homework, Graphic Organizers, Centers

$2.00

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Postcard Picture Writing Mini Lesson

By The Pawsitive Pencil

Have you ever seen those $1 calendars in the bins at Target? Do you secretly save postcards when you go on vacation hoping they'll turn into a fun lesson one day? Use those pictures and these mini lesson sheets to teach about using senses, setting,

Subjects:

Writing

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Lesson

$1.50

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$Begging for Decimals and Fractions Math Games$

Begging for Decimals and Fractions Math Games

By The Pawsitive Pencil

This pack includes 3 math games including the following learning goals: 1. I can read and compare decimals up to the thousandths place. 2. I can find equivalent fractions. 3. I can subtract fractions. Watch your students actively participate in

Subjects:

Fractions, Numbers, Decimals

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Games, Centers

$3.00

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Finding the Main Idea

By The Pawsitive Pencil

Use this product when teaching about the main idea. Pack includes graphic organizer that can be used with fiction and nonfiction texts, main idea poster, and detail poster. I will be using this in my class with my Scholastic News center,

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

$1.00

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Animal Fiction Book Report

By The Pawsitive Pencil

This is a great book report project that can be mostly done at home! The students read an animal fiction book, break apart the content into 10 categories, and create a can to look like the main animal character. It's a great opportunity for

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Homeschool Curricula, Homework

$2.00

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Winter Multiplication Mix

By The Pawsitive Pencil

Common Core Standards 4.OA.A.1 and 4.OA.A.2 Three Levels - Easy (Ornament Level) - 1 digit by 1 digit Medium (Light Level) - 1 digit by 2 digit Hard (Present Level) - 2 digit by 2 digit Each level consists of 8 multiplicative comparison problems

Subjects:

Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Word Problems

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Worksheets, Task Cards, Centers

$2.50

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Word Study/Spelling Activity Frame Part 2

By The Pawsitive Pencil

I use this menu for nightly homework. It can be used with any list of spelling words. Students can use it as a "bingo"card going three activities down or across or playing blackout!

Subjects:

Spelling

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

GATE, Task Cards

$1.00

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Classroom Jobs

By The Pawsitive Pencil

Email me at thepawsitivepencil@gmail.com for an EDITABLE version! 28 Classroom jobs with job descriptions Yellow and red chevron and stars theme!

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Printables

$1.50

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Absent Folder Cover Sheet

By The Pawsitive Pencil

Have a hard time keeping track of work missed by absent students? I sure do!! These absent folders have really helped me keep all their make up work in one place. When the students return to school, they are responsible for going through the work,

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, Classroom Management

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Printables, Classroom Forms

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Word Study/Spelling Activity Frame

By The Pawsitive Pencil

Use this frame for nightly spelling activities or for classwork. They can be applied to any spelling list across the grades. Students can use this frame as a "bingo" card and do three activities down or across or play blackout!

Subjects:

Spelling, Vocabulary

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Homework, Task Cards

FREE

Digital Download DOCX (0.15 MB)

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I've taught 1st grade, 5th grade, and 4th grade in public, charter, and private school settings. I have been trained in GATE education and incorporate the models of teaching into my everyday practice.

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Applied Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Fractions, Numbers, Life Skills, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Word Problems, Writing, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Mental Math, Decimals, Place Value, Informational Text