Kindergarten writing-essays thematic unit plans for International Baccalaureate

Reptiles This unit covers ELA and Science standards. Students will collect data about reptiles and then make educated opinions about what reptile they like the most. I completed this unit with my kindergarteners, however I feel like this unit is more geared towards 1st-3rd Fact sheets are included in this unit. However, the teacher may want to provide some additional resources for this project. Unit Includes: Reptile Facts Bubble Maps for Snakes and Turtles A Lizard's Day Circle Chart Life

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K - 2nd

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Caz's History and English Classroom

Fractured Fairy Tales Unit- 40 lessons reading writing film making-US Spelling

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Fairy Tales are short stories that can be used with children of all ages. Most children will have some background knowledge of at least a few fairy tales which makes this genre of writing accessible to all.This unit of work is aimed at Grade 5-7 but can be easily adapted lower or higher - in fact, I have included vocabulary lists from Grade 4 upwards!This unit includes:* Unit planner (8wks or 40lessons)* An Immersion /Introductory Lesson* Detailed lesson plans (with specific skill focuses listed

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Creative Writing, Reading, Writing-Essays

Grades:

PreK - 10th, Staff

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Unit Plans, Thematic Unit Plans, Activities

Writing

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Writing Kindergarten Writing Opinion Writing This unit covers ELA and Science standards. Students will collect data about sharks and whales and make educated opinions about which they think is better the shark or the whale. I completed this unit with my kindergarteners, however I feel like this unit is more geared towards 1st-3rd See the blog post about this unit. KINDERGARTEN 5 PARAGRAPH ESSAYS Fact sheets are included in this unit. I have also linked to a freebie below that has links to e

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Grades:

K - 3rd

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For All Subjects, International Baccalaureate, Other (Specialty)

CCSS:

W.K.1

, W.1.1

, W.2.1

, W.3.1

PYP IB Unit of Inquiry Parent Communication Templates

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England Designs

Designed for PYP teachers using the IBO curriculum, these templates for the six Units of Inquiry contain all the necessary information parents will need to understand your Units and help support their children in their studies at home. The templates are provided in PowerPoint (PPT) format; simply replace (copy/paste) your specific Unit information over the place-holder text and drop in a few images of your choice. Templates include: * Transdisciplinary theme * Central idea * Lines of inquiry *

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Grades:

PreK - 6th

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Thematic Unit Plans, Graphic Organizers, For Parents

Winter Personal Narrative {Differentiated}

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Elementary with Kelli

This packet is filled with a personal narrative writing activity about the many adventures of winter that is differentiated for all learners. Together you and your students can write about your favorite winter activities with this differentiated writing unit that is for all learners! Before actually completing the personal narrative writing activity spend a couple of days reading different realistic fiction books about winter, create a list of winter activities, and teach mini lessons on how

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

K - 3rd

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Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

Insects

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#30andbeyond is a birthday celebration. Search #30andbeyond to find sale items and Instagram for Random Acts of Kindness and enter your chance to win a $30 TpT gift card. Insects This unit covers ELA and Science standards. Students will collect data about insects and then make educated opinions about what insect they like the most. I completed this unit with my kindergarteners, however I feel like this unit is more geared towards 1st-3rd Fact sheets are included in this unit. However, the te

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K - 3rd

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IB PYP UOI Year Long Planners (Early Years) WWA, HWEO, HTWW, HWOO

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This bundle includes 4 UOI's (HWEO, HWOO, WWA, HTWW), laid out in great detail. (190 pages).These include assessments, teacher reflections and an extensive library of Learning Experiences to recreate and explore with your students. This is the perfect starter pack for a new to PYP in the Early Years teacher. You're entire first year - mapped out - ready for you to reshape and follow your students learning as needed. This is a great skeleton key to get started and guide you in your journey!Who We

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Grades:

PreK - 3rd, Staff

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For All Subjects, International Baccalaureate, Social Studies - History

PYP IB Learner Profile Posters & Pennant Version 2

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Brandy McCormack

This packet includes 2 versions of posters for each of the 10 learner profiles. The 1st is the original description from the "Making the PYP Happen" book.The 2nd is a more kid friendly version.There is also an extra set included for "courageous" and "risk-taker" depending on what you use in your school.**A light blue pennant with the letters for the words "IB LEARNER PROFILE ATTRIBUTES" is included.**The posters and pennant in this pack match the "IB Attitudes" packet.https://www.teacherspayteac

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Grades:

PreK - 12th

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Thematic Unit Plans, Bulletin Board Ideas, Cultural Activities

IB PYP Year long planner - How We Express Ourselves UOI

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Central Idea: We use play and exploration to express our ideas and emotionsThis is a complete UOI that could be used as a year-long and 6-month planner. It includes:Detailed learning experiences and ideas for exploring this unitAssessment ideasLearning Goals (assessment)Resourcesand teacher reflectionsThis is a fabulous resource for teachers new to the PYP specifically in the Early Years to support child led learning and play based approach to learning.

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PreK - 5th, Staff

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IB PYP Year Long Planner - HTWW UOI - Experimentation

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International Baccalaureate, Social Emotional Learning

How The World Works:Central Idea: Observation and experimentation helps us to understand the worldThis 6 month or year long UOI is a deep dive in exploring the world through play and child led exploration. Perfect for teachers new the PYP especially in the Early Years. The CI is broad and open to allow for child led inquries, and a play based approach to learning. Includes- Detailed learning experiences to support driving the unit- Provocations to hook learners- Differentiation ideas to support

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Grades:

PreK - 5th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

Types:

Unit Plans, Thematic Unit Plans, Activities

IB PYP Year long planner - WWA UOI

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Central Idea:Exploring our identities builds a sense of belongingThis is a complete and detailed year-long or 6 month UOI for Who We Are. This planner is great for teachers new to the PYP, especially in the Early Years. Planner includesAssessmentsLearning ExperiencesTeacher reflectionsPlanning for differentiationThis planner was recently submitted for IB/CIS evaluation and was used as an exemplar for being broad, open and following children's interests to support a play based approach to learnin

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PreK - 5th, Staff

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IB PYP Year Long Planner - HWOO UOI Systems of our city

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Perfect for an Early Years teacher new to the PYP. This detailed planning includes resource ideas and detailed learning experiences and ideas to provoke learning through this unit. Central Idea : Systems in our city meet our different needsThis unit is very broad and open to support the LOI's and a long-term deep dive, (could be 6 months or a year-long unit) and invite student-led learning. This unit was recently submitted for recent IB/CIS visit and given outstanding feedback on flexibility and

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PreK - 5th, Staff

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IB PYP Year Long Planner - HWOO Transport UOI

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TD: How We Organise OurselvesCentral Idea: Journey's take us near and farThis is an entire UOI which could be easily an entire years unit. It is a great starting point for teachers new the IB especially in the Early Years and includes resources, provocations and detailed planning to support teachers and students through this unit.

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PreK - 5th

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Mammals

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Mammals Mammals ELA and SCIENCE This unit covers ELA and Science standards. Students will collect data about mammals and then make educated opinions about what reptile they like the most. I chose to concentrate on three mammals: Tigers, Gorillas, and Elephants. I completed this unit with my kindergarteners, however I feel like this unit is more geared towards 1st-3rd Fact sheets are included in this unit. However, the teacher may want to provide some additional resources for this project. Do

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Grades:

K - 3rd

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International Baccalaureate, Physical Education, Social Emotional Learning

Physical Education K-Grade 2 Spatial Awareness Unit (IB PYP PE - Inquiry Based)

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The PE Nerd

Inquiry Based Lessons - Suitable for a first unit of the year from Kindergarten to Grade 2. Students gain spatial awareness skills starting with safety when playing games and being aware of their surroundings. Also suitable for Inquiry based learning such as IB PYP PE - Who We Are Transdisciplinary Unit Standards Included. All lessons are based on a 45-minute class allocation twice a week. Unit will take approximately 4 weeks to complete, and games can be replayed multiple times for assessment a

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Grades:

K - 2nd

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Unit Plans, Thematic Unit Plans, Games

Small Wild Cats 2nd Grade Nonfiction Reading & Writing Unit W.2.2 & RI.2.9

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A Messy Classroom

Learn all about small wild cats in this 2nd grade nonfiction reading and writing unit. Work on comparing with RI.2.9 and writing informative essays W.2.2.. Cats covered are the Arabian Sand Cat, Asian Leopard Cat, Pallas’s Cat, and Geoffroy’s Cat. With over 30 total different worksheets and activities, this wild cat unit covers the lesser-known relatives of lions and tigers. 31 Unique pages 140 total pages Documents are available in full color, ink-saving color, black and white, and ink-saving b

Subjects:

Informational Text, Reading, Writing-Essays

Grades:

PreK - 5th

Types:

Worksheets, Thematic Unit Plans, Homeschool Curricula

CCSS:

, RL.2.3

...

NGSS:

2-LS4-1

Also included in: Comprehensive Nonfiction Cat 2nd Grade Reading Writing Language Unit Bundle

Kindergarten PYP Unit 1 Guide: Who We Are (30 days)

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The Well Rounded Child

This is a guide to the IB Primary Years Programme Unit 1 with a focus on Kindergarten Humanities. It includes all of the necessary information for the teacher to easily write lesson plans for 30 days of Unit 1 in humanities with suggestions for connections to science, ELA and math when possible. It also includes suggested assessment tasks. This resource is the unit guide only and does not include lesson plans or assessment/worksheet pages HOWEVER, those are available for purchase at our store.

Subjects:

Character Education, International Baccalaureate, Social Studies - History

Grades:

K

Types:

Teacher Manuals, Unit Plans, Thematic Unit Plans

Sharks vs. Whales ELA and Science Freebie

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This freebie is meant as a preview to my Sharks Vs. Whales ELA unit. The freebie includes links to several educational videos about sharks and whales, coloring sheets, and a writing page. The whole unit includes graphic organizers that help writers organize thoughts to write an essay. It also includes a template that beginner writers could use to help teach essay writing. Your kids will find this to be fun and exciting. You might even catch them loving those dreaded essays!! :-) You can find t

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K - 3rd

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