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Write your own version of Cinderella

By Mrs Difficult

There is no better way to teach story elements such as plot, character, villain, setting, conflict, etc than to have students write a version of a traditional fairy tale. This product provides students with an illustrated book of the fairy tale of

Subjects:

Creative Writing, EFL - ESL - ELD, Writing

Grades:

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

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Activities, Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

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Readers Theater: Puss in Boots

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Puss in Boots is a beloved fairy tale that belongs in every early elementary classroom. This lively, entertaining Readers Theatre version brings the story to life.Your students will delight in performing the varied roles in the play from the King to

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Character Education

Grades:

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

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Activities, Scripts

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RL.3.1, RL.3.2, RL.3.3, RL.3.5, RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.5, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3...

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Integrating Carol Dweck's Research and the Danielson Framework.

By Mrs Difficult

The Danielson Framework is well known to many teachers. Carol Dweck's research into the Growth Mindset has revealed important insights into helping students --and teachers--- learn . So how do we integrate the two? This document takes the

Subjects:

Back to School, For Administrators, Coaching

Grades:

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

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Teacher Manuals, Handouts, For Principals & Administrators

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Readers Theater: Sleeping Beauty

By Mrs Difficult

Sleeping Beauty is a beloved fairy tale that every child should have the pleasure of reading. Children particularly love this story because it touches on one of the most painful experiences of childhood: feeling left out!This Readers Theatre has 17

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Scripts

CCSS:

RL.K.1, RL.K.2, RL.K.3, RL.K.5, RL.K.6, RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.5, RL.2.1, RL.2.2...

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Readers Theater: Little Red Hen

By Mrs Difficult

First graders are mastering reading fluency. Readers Theatre is a fun way to facilitate and accelerate this process. Hit two birds with one stone by introducing this classic fable, the Little Red Hen, in play form. Each child in your class will get

Subjects:

Reading, Autumn, Speech Therapy

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

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Readers Theater: The Boy Who Cried Wolf

By Mrs Difficult

The must-read fable in fun, Readers Theater script form!

Subjects:

Reading, Drama, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Guided Reading Books, Literature Circles

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RL.K.1, RL.K.2, RL.K.4, RL.K.6, RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.4, RL.2.1, RL.2.2, RL.2.3...

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Readers Theater: The Lion and the Mouse

By Mrs Difficult

Aesop's Fables are a must for early elementary English Language Arts. Perhaps one of the best known fables is the Lion and the Mouse. What a perfect message for young children (and the rest of us): that the size of a person makes no difference to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Drama, Character Education

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Scripts

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Readers Theater: Hansel and Gretel

By Mrs Difficult

Hansel and Gretel is a classic fairy tale that belongs in every early elementary curriculum.This lively Readers Theatre version enables students to bring this fairy tale alive while also practicing their fluency skills. This is ideal for literature

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Scripts, Centers

CCSS:

RL.K.1, RL.K.2, RL.K.3, RL.K.5, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.5, RL.2.1, RL.2.2, RL.2.3, RL.2.5...

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Readers Theater: Little Red Riding Hood

By Mrs Difficult

Little Red Riding Hood is a classic fairy tale that belongs in every early elementary curriculum. This charming Readers Theatre version of the Little Red Riding Hood brings the story alive while also enabling your students to practice their

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Printables, Scripts, Centers

CCSS:

RL.K.1, RL.K.2, RL.K.3, RL.K.5, RL.K.6, RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.4, RL.1.5, RL.2.1...

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Readers' Theater: Mother Goose Rhymes

By Mrs Difficult

Mother Goose Rhymes have long been a staple of Kindergarten and Grade 1 instruction. And for good reason! Mother Goose Rhymes teach phonemic awareness, onset and rime and a playful sense of language!This booklet contains play versions of Mother

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry, Phonics

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RF.K.1, RF.K.1a, RF.K.1b, RF.K.1c, RF.K.1d, RF.K.2, RF.K.2a, RF.K.2b, RF.K.2c, RF.K.2d, RF.K.2e...

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The Benefits of Reading to your Child_Handout for Parents

By Mrs Difficult

Calling all Pre-K, Kindergarten and Grade 1 and 2 teachers! This handout is great to provide to parents to encourage their reading at home with their small children. It covers the many benefits to child development---including their cognitive

Subjects:

English Language Arts

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Handouts, For Parents, For Principals & Administrators

$2.99

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Readers Theater: Cinderella

By Mrs Difficult

Who doesn't love Cinderella? And what a great story to teach story elements with! It has it all: great characters; tense conflict; deep themes and exciting plot!In this beautifully illustrated script version, your students can bring this classic

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Character Education

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities

$3.99

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Reading Handout for Parents

By Mrs Difficult

We need parents to read to their children. Here is a handout for parents that give them step-by-step instructions on how to start a reading practice with their child. This is perfect to send home with students ---or to handout at parent-teacher

Subjects:

Reading, Character Education, Library Skills

Grades:

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

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Handouts, For Parents

$1.99

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Readers Theater: Jack and the Beanstalk

By Mrs Difficult

Jack and the Beanstalk is a wonderful fairy tale to share with your students. This Readers Theatre version of Jack and the Beanstalk brings the story alive while also allowing your students to practice their reading fluency skills. It is a great

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles, Centers

$3.99

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8 TIPS FOR REMOTE LEARNING

By Mrs Difficult

Help your students and parents understand what is expected of them during remote learning. This friendly guide provides families with 8 tips to help them do their part in making remote learning a success. Tips such as eating a healthy breakfast,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Math, Science

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

Types:

Teacher Manuals, For Parents, For Principals & Administrators

$1.99

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Kindergarten---Sequence Words

By Mrs Difficult

Sequence words are a great skill for Kindergartners and First Graders. In this fun activity, students sequence a Teddy Bear's baking activity. This activity is designed to be done as a class. The teacher reads the sentences and the students

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

$0.99

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Bringing Classics to Life

By Mrs Difficult

Bringing Classics to Life is a program that brings classic literature into the ELA classroom. This overview of the program explains how the program works, providing multiple entry points of entry for all learners. For more information about

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Drama, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Literature Circles

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I believe in integrating lots of dramatic arts into the ELA classroom.

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I grew up in NYC, attended wonderful schools and then spent my high school years in England. I have degrees from Harvard, MIT and NYU Tisch School of the Arts.

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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, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Algebra, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Geometry, Science, Other (Science), Social Studies, Ancient History, U.S. History, European History, World History, World Languages, Latin, Arts & Music, Art History, Drama, ESL-EFL-ELL, ELA Test Prep, Other (ELA), Life Skills, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, Literature, Professional Development, School Counseling, Character Education, Word Problems, Study Skills, Library Skills, Short Stories, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Poetry, Autumn, Speech Therapy, St. Patrick's Day, Tools for Common Core, Informational Text, For Administrators, Coaching, Test Preparation, Phonics, Close Reading, Women's History Month