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1st grade Earth Day social studies centers on sale
We Are Water Protectors Lessons - Indigenous Resource - Inclusive Learning
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning in Elementary SchoolsEight different comprehension activities support the story, We Are Water Protectors using:Prediction, Summary, Meaning, Problem and Resolution (with Opinion),Connection, Question, Create an Alternative EndingThis unit is developed to support a single read aloud copy. There is zero prep needed (other than photocopying.)Also included are learning links, including video links and related books.**Be sure to follow my blog fo
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1st - 5th
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Plants, Leaves, Trees Anchor Chart & Word Wall {parts of a plant, leaf, tree}
Plants, Trees and Leaves Anchor Chart and Word Wall Cards. Great for Spring Science and Earth Day units. The anchor chart size pictures and labels allows for students to come to board with the parts of the plant and labels - making it an interactive chart during whole group discussion.Goes along with and is a Bonus File (its free if you purchase one of the following):Spring Science Worksheet Bundle andEarth Day Spring Science Super BundleThis file includes:Class Posters on: Pollination, Plant Li
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: Spring | Plants Worksheet Bundle {plants, flowers, spring, earth day}
Earth Day 3R's: Reduce Reuse Recycle {earth day, recycling}
Earth Day 3r's: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Earth Day is April 22nd! This is a great addition to your Earth Day plans with your students. This is a PDF. You can easily insert PDFs in your own PowerPoint, Google Slides, or Seesaw platforms for ease of virtual teaching and distance learning.This Earth Day 3rs download includes:3rs PostersThe Earth coloring pageReduce, Reuse, Recycle informational text with responseReduce, Reuse, Recycle mini book (3 versions)Helping Earth 3rs response sheet The 3rs wr
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: Earth Day 3R's: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Bundle {earth day, recycling}
Earth Day Color by Sight Words Editable Morning Work Activities
Looking for a quick and engaging way to help your students practice sight words (pre-primer/primer) or other key skills? I created these Earth Day themed color by code pages to provide a fun way to learn (look for the list below to see what words are included in the pre-made sheets). Ready for the BEST part? Each page is Editable with Adobe Reader and PowerPoint! You can choose what skills your learners need to work on and what works best for your classroom, perfect for differentiation. You can
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PreK - 1st
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When We Were Alone Lessons - Indigenous Resource - Reconciliation
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning for Primary Elementary School StudentsThis unit is part of a Julie Flett BUNDLE: Supporting First Nations and Metis Literature in the Primary Classroom - Discovery of SelfWith this unit, students will explore this incredibly rich story with comprehension reading strategies such as visualization, connection, questioning, transitioning and summarizing.Easy to use reading response pages in blank, interlined and lined versions, have been created
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K - 4th
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Also included in: Julie Flett Lesson BUNDLE - Inclusive Learning for Primary Students
Shi-shi-etko and Shin-chi's Canoe Lessons BUNDLE - Inclusive Learning
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning for Elementary School Students OVER 18 (No Prep) ACTIVITIES!! Easy to use reading response pages have been created for each lesson. The worksheets have been adapted for all levels of abilities; including lined, interlined and modified versions of the response sheets. Student evaluation and teacher evaluation rubrics are also included. Reading comprehension strategies used in these units are: Connection, Visualization, Main Idea, Retell, Comp
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K - 4th
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Stand Like A Cedar Lessons - Indigenous Inclusive Learning
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning in Elementary SchoolsNINE different comprehension activities support the story, Stand Like a Cedar, written by Nicola I. Campbell and illustrated by Carrielynn Victor.Reading Response activities include:Visualization, Connection, Meaning/Infer, Question, Plus... Place-Based Learning Activity, Sensory Writing, and Nle?kepmxcin / Sto:lo Halq'emeylem / English Word FocusThis unit is developed to support a single read aloud copy. There is zero p
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1st - 5th
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Flags of the World STEM Mats - STEM Center for Building Bricks
If you are looking for a STEM and geography resource, or are celebrating any international sporting events, this is a great set to add to your toolbox!STEM Mats are SO easy to set up in your classroom! If you were thinking of trying STEM Fridays or Maker Mondays, or you need something more engaging for your early finishers than worksheets or reading, this is the resource for you. Not only will your students be working creatively to solve problems, they will be reading, writing, and using math sk
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1st - 5th
Also included in: STEM Activities and Challenges for K-2 - Whole Year Bundle
Julie Flett Lesson BUNDLE - Inclusive Learning for Primary Students
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning for Primary Elementary School StudentsThis learning resource BUNDLE uses reading strategies: Connection, Questioning, Visualization, Inferring, Transitioning and Summarizing Differentiated comprehension tasks create powerful understanding for primary students and are suitable for pre-kindergartens to Grade3.This bundle contains the following learning resources units:My Heart Fills with Happiness written by Monique Gray Smith, illustrated by
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PreK - 3rd
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Metis Lesson BUNDLE - Strong Readers
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning in the Primary Classroom This learning resource, geared for primary students, uses learning strategies to create a deeper understanding about the Metis culture, fostering an inclusive environment. This bundle is perfect for: class discussions, individual learning or independent group learning stations.** This product is featured in my blog: Guided Reading with a Metis Focus. Learn how I use this bundled unit; through guided reading groups an
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K - 3rd
Residential Schools Lessons – A Unit for Primary Grades - Inclusive Learning
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusion Learning for Elementary School Students First Steps in Understanding Residential Schools is a unit created to support many beautifully written and illustrated books that tell the stories of First Nation, Inuit and Metis children attending residential schools. This unit is specifically geared towards primary students.The books used in this unit are:Shi-shi-etko written by Nicola I Campbell and Illustrated by Kim LaFlave - Lesson Focus - Connection, Vi
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1st - 4th
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Columbus Day Reader
Columbus Day ReaderThe ten pages included the following sentences,1. It is August 3, 1492. There are three ships in the harbor.2. The three ships are the Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria.3. These three ships are heading out across the ocean.4. The leader of the voyage is Christopher Columbus.5. Christopher Columbus is the captain of the Santa Maria.6. He is an explorer, a navigator, and a map maker.7. Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand are the rulers of Spain. 8. They pay for Columbus’ voyag
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Emergent Readers BUNDLE
My Heart Fills With Happiness Lessons - Indigenous Resource
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning for Primary Elementary School Students This product allows users to create a class book or individual student books based on the story, My Heart Fills With Happiness, written by Monique Gray Smith and illustrated by Julie Flett.The story and final products are a beautiful way for younger learners/readers/writers to connect with the story while celebrating 'self' and each other as a community.This activity is suitable for kindergartners (with
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PreK - 3rd
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Also included in: Julie Flett Lesson BUNDLE - Inclusive Learning for Primary Students
The Three Sisters - Lessons First Peoples' Perspective on Planting
Supporting Indigenous Resources and Reconciliation for Elementary School StudentsThis no-prep, learning resource explores the First Peoples' perspective on 'companion planting' with the Three Sisters. The Strong Stories Kanyen'keha:ka book used to support this unit can be found at Strong Nations online store and the Apple Book version can be purchased here, at the Apple Store. Acquiring this resource is not necessary for this unit, and can be completed without it. Included are comprehension acti
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1st - 4th
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Also included in: Haudenosaunee BUNDLE - Lessons and Unit Plan
Earth Day Literacy and Math FUN!!!
Earth Day Literacy and Math FUN!!! This is a great way to teach your students about how they can do their part to keep our Earth clean. The pack also includes a variety of Earth Day themed Literacy, Writing, and Math printables. Center activities for contractions, synonyms, and antonyms. I have included a more complete list below:
*Reduce, Reuse, Recycle signs
*Ways I can reduce
*Ways I can reuse
*Things I can recycle
*My family can be GREEN
*Earth Day acrostic poem
*I Love Earth Day make a
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1st - 4th
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The Little Hummingbird Lessons - Inclusive Learning
Supporting indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning for Elementary School Students This learning resource has 12 different activities using comprehension strategies such as: Problem and Solution, Connection and Visualization, Summarizing, Meaning, Compare and Contrast, Alternative Endings, Retell as a Comic and Real-World Connections PLUS a Reader's Theatre ScriptNo prep, reading response pages are designed to focused on each reading strategy identified above. Grades 1 to Grade 5 will have s
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K - 5th
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Color by Teen Number Earth Day | Teen Numbers Kindergarten
Earth Day Coloring includes fun no prep color by number printables for your students to review teen numbers! Your students will have fun coloring these Earth Day Color by Teen Number Coloring Pages. These teen numbers kindergarten and first grade printables will assist your students with number recognition of teen numbers. Perfect addition for your Earth Day activities, Earth Day math centers, math stations, homework or as a quiet independent activity! Product Includes8 Earth Day Color by Teen
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PreK - 1st
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Earth Day Sort: Reduce Reuse Recycle {earth day, recycling, 3 Rs}
Earth Day Sorting: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Earth Day is April 22nd! This is a great addition to your Earth Day plans with your students. This Earth Day download includes 3 Sorting worksheets:Recycle or Trash sort (cut and paste)Helpful or Harmful sort (cut and paste)Reduce, Reuse, Recycle sort (cut and paste)These worksheets are included in Earth Day 3rs download/packet! Please don't purchase this if you already purchased Earth Day 3rs.Goes great with Earth Day Anchor Chart and Word Wall. The An
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: Sorting: Science Sorting {worksheet, activities, assessment}
Summer STEM Activities for Building Bricks: STEM Mats
Easy STEM activities for summer! These STEM projects use mats that are SO easy to set up in your classroom. If you were thinking of trying STEM Fridays or Maker Mondays, or you need something more engaging for your early finishers than worksheets or reading, this is the resource for you. Not only will your students be working creatively to solve problems, they will be reading, writing, and using math skills. CONTENTSInstructions and sample imagesLetter you can send home to parents, caregivers,
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K - 4th
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K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
Also included in: STEM Activities and Makerspace Tasks for the Whole Year
Earth Day Picture Addition to 20 Boom Cards - Adding with Pictures Kindergarten
These Earth Day Addition with Pictures within 20 Boom Cards are a great way to reinforce your students' single digit addition skills. Students can practice simple addition using the Earth Day themed pictorial models. Do your students struggle with addition?The visual supports that are provided in this adding with pictures digital resource will strengthen your students' ability to add larger single digit numbers and boost their confidence when it comes to solving addition problems. Do your studen
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K - 1st
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Greek Theatre Worksheets Crossword - Word Scramble - Word Search
PLEASE NOTE : NO PHYSICAL ITEMS WILL BE SHIPPED! Greek Theatre WorksheetsWORDSEARCH-WORD SCRAMBLE-CROSSWORDContains +50 clues.••The following Words are included in this package:•Ode•Menander•Aristophanes•Comedy•Satyr•Sophocles•Chorus•Mask•Tragedy(...)Files Details :-10 IMG 300DPI 8.5X11 INCHES, for easy integration into your projects.-1 PDF 10 Pages. (ANSWER KEY INCLUDED).-Thick black lines for easy resizing and crisp, clear prints at any size.Features:-Large 8.5 X 11 inch.-Festive, Fun, and exc
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1st - 8th
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Also included in: Worksheets MEGA Bundle Word Search, Scramble & Quiz/Crossword SAVE30%
Northern Lights - Look Up At Sky! - Inclusive Learning
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning for Primary Elementary School Students This learning resources includes reading activities and video learning links.Activities include: critical thinking, connecting, sorting and exploring Inuit beliefs in different arctic regions.Also included is a crossword puzzle to extend understanding and three different mini-book activities for students to display their understanding. (A perfect activity to take home and read to the family!) This unit,
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K - 3rd
Also included in: Inuit and the Arctic Lessons - Inclusive Learning
The Two Sisters Lessons - An Indigenous Traditional Story - Inclusive Learning
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning for Elementary School StudentsThis learning resource supports the Indigenous Traditional Story, The Two Sisters, written by Pauline Johnson and illustrated by Sandra Butt. Primary students learn about The Two Sisters, also known as The Lions near Vancouver, B.C., with reading strategies such as visualization, questioning/hypothesizing, summarizing and personal opinion.Included in this unit:Connections to the BC Curriculum Big Ideas for Grade
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K - 4th
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Earth Day Anchor Charts & Word Wall {reduce, reuse, recycle, write the room}
Earth Day Anchor Charts and Word Wall Cards. Earth Day is April 22nd! This is a great addition to your Earth Day plans with your students. This is a PDF. Includes both Black & White and Full Color of all cards. Print, Cut, Laminate!Earth Day Anchor Charts & Word Wall Cards includes: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle PostersHelpful or Harmful anchor chart cards and titles for whole class/center sortingcorresponds to Cut and Paste Sort in the file - Earth Day 3rsReduce Reuse Recycle anchor chart card
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PreK - 2nd
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K-ESS3-1
Also included in: Earth Day 3R's: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Bundle {earth day, recycling}
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