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"I Survived" Writing Graph

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State Testing Notes of Encouragement!

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15 Journal Writing Prompts: Adventure & Travel

$2.00

Crock Pot Cooking & Writing for the Fall

$3.50

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Shark Week Freebie: Extra! Extra! A Newspaper Writing Activity

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I LOVE the "I SURVIVED" book series by Lauren Tarshis! One of my favorites is "I Survived The Shark Attacks of 1916." When we talk about ENGAGING books, oh this is the series for you! I have used these books in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade! One of my

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Writing, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Centers

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State Testing Notes of Encouragement!

By Exploring Elementary

State Testing is just around the corner! I have learned that the "You can do it!" time I put into my classroom environment is just as important as the academic test prep that is done! This product contains notes for you to use for your students

Subjects:

Test Preparation

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Posters

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Digital Download PDF (0.82 MB)

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Road Trip Quote Posters & Writing Activity

By Exploring Elementary

This is a versatile product as you can use it to help enhance your classroom with some motivational quotes and it also serves as a writing activity. Students will read a quote and think about what it means to them. They will write out a written

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Activities, GATE

$3.50

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Crock Pot Cooking & Writing for the Fall

By Exploring Elementary

Let's head out on a culinary adventure! Grab a crock pot and a writing notebook! Students will become chefs as they learn how to make play-dough, caramel dipping sauce, chicken tacos, and crust less pumpkin pie! After students finish cooking up a

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Cooking, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Cultural Activities, Lesson

$3.50

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Holiday Bookmarks: Featuring the Nutcracker

By Exploring Elementary

Hello Friends! I love bookmarks! I love books! I love the amazing graphics that Niki from Melonheadz created! The great thing about this file is that they print great in color and also on colored paper! I printed mine on blue, green and red

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Guided Reading Books

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Digital Download PDF (22.26 MB)

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Writing Through the Seasons: A Nutcracker Journal

By Exploring Elementary

Hello Friends! There is just SOMETHING special about “The Nutcracker.” I have loved this story since I was a little girl. This past December we spent a whole month exploring different versions of “The Nutcracker” and just had a blast with our

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Guided Reading Books

$3.00

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15 Journal Writing Prompts: Adventure & Travel

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There is nothing better than discussing and reflecting on a quote with students! Each Monday I post a quote on the board and throughout the week we talk about it. On Thursdays students write their own reflection of the quote. I learn so much about

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Critical Thinking, Writing

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

GATE, Centers

$2.00

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The Nutcracker

By Exploring Elementary

We love exploring The Nutcracker every December! There are so many different version to use! Included in this packet is reading response sheets that you can use with any version!

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Graphic Organizers

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (1.70 MB)

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Opportunities for the New Year: Close Reading and Writing Assignment

By Exploring Elementary

Join in with your students in exploring new opportunities that they have for the new year! This is a bit of a twist on New Resolutions! Using the song, "Opportunity" from the Annie Soundtrack students will use their Close Reading strategies to

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, The New Year, Close Reading

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Interactive Whiteboard, Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

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Digital Download PDF (4.15 MB)

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5th Grade Focus Wall for Kansas State Standards

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Dear Fifth Grade Kansas Teachers! I am excited about diving into the new standards for the first time this year! This is my first year in fifth grade and I am thrilled that we get to teach such GREAT history! My hope is that my students will fall

Subjects:

Government, Native Americans, U.S. History

Grades:

5^th

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas

FREE

Digital Download PDF (2.37 MB)

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A Million Dreams for The New Year!

By Exploring Elementary

Join in with your students in exploring big dreams that they have for the new year! This is a bit of a twist on New Resolutions! Using the song, "A Million Dreams from The Greatest Showman Soundtrack students will use their Close Reading strategies

Subjects:

Writing, The New Year, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities

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"I Survived" Writing Graph

By Exploring Elementary

Dear Friends, I am a huge fan of the “I Survived” books by Laura Tarshis. Many of my third graders have read the books through guided reading or just on their own. I thought a fun writing extension would be that each student wrote their own version

Subjects:

Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Guided Reading Books

FREE

Digital Download PDF (0.37 MB)

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President Eisenhower Library Scavenger Hunt!

By Exploring Elementary

Are you heading to Abilene, KS to the Eisenhower Presidential Library? Grab this updated freebie and send your kids on a fun scavenger hunt around the museum!

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Government

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Research, Activities

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Digital Download PDF (0.30 MB)

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My Top Ten Learning Experiences

By Exploring Elementary

A fun, simple, and engaging writing activity for kiddos of all ages! Have the students reflect back on all that they have done this school year! Have them create a TOP TEN LIST! They can use words and illustrations to show off their favorite

Subjects:

Creative Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables

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Digital Download PDF (2.42 MB)

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