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Winter social studies Common Core RI.K.4 resources
Celebrations & Holidays Around the World Lessons, Crafts, Passages - Christmas
Are you looking to teach your students about celebrations and holidays around the world? This unit includes a study of 16 different celebrations and holidays around the world, where you and your students will “travel around the world” and see how other countries celebrate holidays. These holidays around the world crafts, passages, powerpoints and response pages will help your students have a better understanding of the world and the many cultures around the globe. You can use the PowerPoint wi
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K - 1st
December: All About Snow (Made For Me Literacy)
Our December Made For Me Literacy unit is all about snow! Gabrielle Dixon from Teaching Special Thinkers and I have collaborated to bring you a literacy curriculum that spans multiple subject areas, including reading, writing, math, science, and cooking!You can grab the Growing Bundle here.Included in each monthly unit:• One fiction and non-fiction Story Time Packs • Interactive comprehension assessments (printable and electronic files included)• Low-prep anchor charts• Easy Art Activities • Ada
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PreK - 1st
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Also included in: Made For Me Literacy -- (Level B Bundle 1) Special Education Curriculum
Martin Luther King Jr Activities Craft - MLK Black History Month Bulletin Board
Martin Luther King Jr activity and craft for kindergarten, 1st, 2nd grade! Now includes a digital Google Slides version!A great addition to your Martin Luther King Jr. or Black History Month studies!Many activities included, and much room for differentiation:Idea for introducing your Martin Luther King, Jr. unitVocabularyMini Reader with Comprehension Checks (3 different versions)Was/Had/Wanted for Pocket Chart and Individual SheetWebMartin Luther King, Jr. Report PageMany writing options for r
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PreK - 2nd
NATIVE AMERICAN THEMATIC UNIT
A fun, engaging way to learn all about the different Native American tribes is by using this Native American Social Studies Unit!This product includes a variety of resources while teaching a Native American thematic unit. Resources are included for social studies, read aloud lessons, whole group or small group instruction, as well as, literacy and math centers!THIS RESOURCE INCLUDES:Science/Social Studies Lesson Plans Use these lesson plans to GUIDE your thematic Native American unit. Native A
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PreK - 2nd
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Penguins Unit – All About Penguins Slideshow – Penguin Hat & Activities
This All About Penguins unit is packed full of Antarctic learning and fun! Complete with an informational “All About Penguins” PowerPoint, a penguin craft and hat/crown, and lots of printable materials, this set will turn your students into little ornithologists. With eye-catching display materials including headers for three anchor charts along with colorful vocabulary word posters and word wall cards, children will have what they need to read, talk, and write about penguins. This unit teaches
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K - 1st
Holidays Around The World | Christmas In Germany | Comprehension, Crafts & More!
We are thrilled to introduce our Germany in Christmas Resource Packet from our best selling "Holidays Around the World" series, designed to bring the magic of Christmas in Germany into your classroom. This no prep holidays printables package is a fantastic opportunity for your students to embark on a cultural journey and learn about holiday traditions from around the world.Understanding and appreciating celebrations from different cultures is not only educational but also incredibly enriching. I
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K - 4th
Penguins: A Research and Writing Project PLUS Centers!
Make learning about penguins with these engaging, language-building activities! This research project includes low-prep graphic organizers, math and literacy centers, and writing activities to discuss and learn about penguins while meeting science standards!Lead your students to discuss penguins while meeting science standards with this science of reading-aligned resource. Here's what you'll get:Graphic organizersRecording sheetsWriting and drawing activitiesRead aloud book suggestionsCenter ac
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: Research Project Bundle: SPRING Research and Writing Curriculum
Winter Animals Who Hibernate or Migrate - Hibernation Migration
Your students will have so much fun learning about what bears, chipmunks, butterflies, geese, snails, humpback whales and bumblebees do to prepare for winter. We study animals who migrate and animals who hibernate. These activities are perfect for kindergarten, first or second grade students. WINTER ANIMAL ACTIVITIES8 Animal Reading Passages We study four animals that hibernate and four animals that migrate (chipmunk, bear, bumblebee, snail, goose, monarch butterfly, humpback whale and penguin
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K - 2nd
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Animals in Winter Preschool and PreK Literacy Activities
This set contains items that can be used to enhance any Animals in Winter lesson. The set is geared towards PreKinders and Kinders alike.What is included?✏Three strip puzzles that focus on the three types of activity that animals do in Winter.✏An easy reader coloring book that shows which animals adapt, migrate or hibernate.✏A coloring page that reviews the activities of animals in Winter.✏A classifying activity for the learners to demonstrate their understanding.How can I use this resource?❤ In
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PreK - K
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K-ESS3-1
Also included in: Winter Activities for Preschool and PreK BUNDLE
Penguins Informational Text Lessons - Nonfiction Text Features, Comprehension
This "Penguins" printable or digital interactive read-aloud lesson plan pack includes rigorous text dependent questions, differentiated graphic organizers, response to text writing activities, a craftivity, and detailed lesson plans. These Penguins activities will help you meet several core standards while maintaining your tradition of reading aloud for pleasure. You will guide students to use evidence from the text to deepen their understanding about Penguins and respond in meaningful ways. The
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K - 1st
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Pumpkin Life Cycle Craft | From Seed to Pumpkin | Life Cycle of a Pumpkin
Looking for a fun way to learn about the pumpkin life cycle to fit in with your seasonal fun studies? This cute pumpkin book is also a 3D craft! A fun and engaging way to learn about or reinforce the life cycle of a pumpkin for students and a great opportunity to practice and refine those all important fine motor skills. Students cut, color and trace over words on 6 pages that are glued together to make a pumpkin!An educational decorative centerpiece for your students' Thanksgiving tables!Not
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K - 1st
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Polar Bear Activities And Craft | All About Polar Bears | Arctic Animal Unit
Looking for easy and unique lesson plans for the polar bear & arctic animals? This K-2 unit study will teach students about the arctic habitat of the polar bear with nonfiction google slides, printable worksheets, writing templates, and more! Combine your science and writing standards with activities that include lesson plans, printable worksheets, anchor charts, science experiments, digital google slides, and a polar bear craft. Kindergarten, first and 2nd grade students will have fun lear
Winter Science Unit: Winter Weather, Animals in Winter, Winter Activities...
Digital Winter google slideshows, lesson plans and differentiated writing templates included in this product! This Kindergarten Winter Science unit is a great way to teach your students all about Winter. This 4 day unit focuses on Winter Weather, Animals in Winter, Winter Clothes and Winter Activities. The digital slideshows make it fun and engaging for kids.Included in this unit:detailed lesson plans for 4 days with objectives and vocabulary4 google slideshows for 4 separate lessons24 printable
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K - 1st
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NGSS:
K-ESS3-1
Also included in: 4 Seasons Science Unit: Google Slides and Printables
Arctic Animals Research Project & Lesson Plans Walrus Polar Animals Writing
Looking for easy and unique lesson plans for arctic animals? This K-2 unit will teach students about the arctic habitat of the polar bear, arctic fox, walrus & reindeer with nonfiction google slides, printable worksheets, writing templates, and more! Your students will love becoming Arctic explorers as they read and learn about this icy land and the animals that live there. Combine your science and writing standards with activities that include lesson plans, printable worksheets, anchor char
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1st - 2nd
Day of the Dead Día de los Muertos for Kindergarten
This product is a great way for your students to learn about Día de los Muertos / Day of the Dead. It contains everything you need and more for a COMPLETE LESSON on Day of the Dead! We have made this packet easy for you to use by including:•Digital slideshow on Google Slides (beautiful and informative)•Differentiated writing templates•Fun and easy to read Day of Dead digital and printable bookUse the slideshow as your mini lesson, then do one or more of the writing templates and/or printable bo
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K - 2nd
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Thomas Jefferson Printable Reader for Kindergarten and First Grade
This product includes 1 printable "All About Thomas Jefferson" reader ideal for Kindergarten and First Grade students. 2 versions of the reader are included - full color and black/white. Reader is 10 pages long (including front cover) and has a coloring activity on each page for students to complete.These readers are great for introducing new topics in a fun way throughout the year. My Kinders love having their own books they can color, keep in their book boxes, and eventually take home to share
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K - 1st
Veterans Day for Kindergarten and 1st Grade / Presentation and Activities
This product is a great way for your students to learn about veterans, the military, and Veterans Day. It contains everything you need and more for a COMPLETE LESSON on Veterans Day! We have made this packet easy for you to use by including: •Google Slide Presentation•Differentiated writing templates (letters, reflection pages, coloring page)•Fun and easy to read Veterans Day printable bookUse the slideshow as your mini lesson, then do one or more of the writing templates and/or printable book.
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K - 2nd
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Penguins
Penguins
Penguin Books
Non-Fiction
Learning about penguins?
This is an informational text pack all about penguins!
It comes in both color and black and white- please download the preview to see all the different components of the pack!
Read about these books and set this blog post!
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You can also find a pack for Animals of Antarctica!
Students will leave your penguin unit with a carrying case of penguin books they can read,
Dinosaur Activities for Kindergarten
Looking for a comprehensive dinosaur unit that keeps your preschool or kindergarten students engaged?Here it is!This unit is full of dinosaur and paleontology activities and lesson plans that will guide you through every step of the way.Easy to implement!Includes:All About Dinosaurs Anchor ChartDinosaur Information Pages (teacher and student versions)Book Activity: If The Dinosaurs Came Back by Bernard MostMy Dinosaur Research BookHerbivore/Carnivore cut and glue activityWhat is a Paleontologist
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PreK - 1st
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Rodeo Activities - Rodeo Cowboys - Western - Texas History
Rodeo activities! Do you take your Kindergarten or 1st-grade students to the Rodeo or teach a western or Texas History unit? Rodeo activities with western cowboys and cowgirls are all here in this fun, 75-page informational text with differentiated activities using real photos. Perfect for Rodeo Day! There are 2 levels of emergent readers. Students practice using nouns and verbs, sight words (high-frequency words), counting, and writing. Digital version is available.There is a digital Google S
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K - 1st
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Also included in: Social Studies Activities BUNDLE | Prek and Kindergarten
Presidential Learning Fun: President's Day Sort w/ Cut-and-Paste Practice Pages
Get ready to dive into U.S. history with our Presidential Learning Fun: President's Day Sort w/ Cut-and-Paste Practice Pages! This supercharged resource is perfect for President's Day and will have your students engaged and excited about learning. With our George Washington and Abraham Lincoln sorting activity, students will explore presidential facts like never before. The pocket chart sort cards feature labeled pictures and text, making it easy for students to understand and remember important
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Best Sellers Bundle: Top-Rated Resources for Ultimate Learning
American Symbols
These American Symbols student books can be used to supplement your American Symbols unit. Color and Blackline Masters are included. There is also a smaller student flipbook.
STUDENT BOOKS:
Student Book Cover
Statue of Liberty
Bald Eagle
American Flag
White House
Liberty Bell
USA
Back Cover of Book
STUDENT FLIPBOOK:
Student Book Cover
Statue of Liberty
Bald Eagle
American Flag
White House
Liberty Bell
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PreK - 1st
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Animals in Winter | Hibernation, Migration, Adaptation
Animals in Winter (A Non-Fiction Unit)
Hibernation, Migration, and Staying active
This is the ultimate unit to teach your students about what happens to animals in the winter. This unit includes a variety of different activities that are aligned to the Common Core standards. Teach your students about hibernation, migration, and animals that stay active and adapt.
In this unit you will find an informational Animals in Winter mini-book for students, vocabulary activities, fact and opinion,
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K - 2nd
Ben Franklin Activity Pack {Kindergarten/First Grade}
This product was created for students in Kindergarten and First Grade classrooms. Through a variety of activities and worksheets students will learn all about Ben Franklin - a famous writer, scientist, and inventor who is best known for his experiments involving electricity and lightening. These print-and-go activities are great for cross-curricular lesson planning and can be easily incorporated into your current Language Arts and/or Social Studies curriculum.This pack includes 4 print-and-go w
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K - 1st
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