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Stolen Words Lessons - A Reconciliation Resource - Inclusive Learning
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning for Elementary School Students Exploring the Intergenerational Effects of Residential SchoolsThis unit contains NINE, no-prep, easy to use reading response pages to support this important story. Early primary to mid intermediate will have success using these response pages, designed to focus on the following comprehension strategies: Summarizing, Connection, Visualization, Questioning, Infer, Main Idea and Problem/ResolutionThis short story
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Around the World Children plus Craft
Around the World Children•Australia boy color and trace the word•Fiji boy color and trace the word•Hawaii girl color and trace the word•Iran girl color and trace the word•Russia girl color and trace the word•Spain boy color and trace the word•Germany girl color and trace the word•Ghana-India-Japan-Peru-USA-China-France-Mexico-Netherlands-Turkey-Zimbabwe-Africa-Australia-Brazil-Canada-China-France-Germany-Holland-India-Italy-Japan-Mexico-Russia-Spain-England-USA (34 pages no prep)•Craft includes
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PreK - 1st
THE BIG UMBRELLA MOBILE
The Big Umbrellaby Amy June BatesBy the door there is an umbrella. It is big. It is so big that when it starts to rain there is room for everyone underneath. It doesn’t matter if you are tall. Or plaid. Or hairy. It doesn’t matter how many legs you have.Don’t worry that there won’t be enough room under the umbrella. Because there will always be room.This sweet extended metaphor uses an umbrella to demonstrate how kindness and inclusion work. THE BIG UMBRELLA MobileMobile in black and white for s
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PreK - 1st
The Song That Called Them Home
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive and Diverse Learning in Elementary Schools EIGHT differentiated comprehension activities support the story, The Song That Called Them Home, written by David A Robertson and illustrated by Maya McKibbin.Students will develop a powerful understanding of this adventure story though reading response activities: Visualization, Connection, Meaning/Infer, Question, Problem/Solution, Summary and ReasoningThis unit includes differentiated activities to meet t
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1st - 5th
CHICKEN LITTLE TODDLER BOOK UNIT
CHICKEN LITTLE by Rebecca Emberley Toddler Book Unit7 color and trace pages2 color and match pagesColor Chicken Little using code1 page trace, color, and cut out the duck.1 page trace, color, and cut out the acorn.2 pages trace the lines2 pages of ten frames 1-62 pages scissor practicePuppet sticks colored and make your own8 Story Picture CardsAlphabet Upper/Lower Match CardsTrace numbers 1-152 pages of Chicken Little one color and one B/W 2 pages lined paper for Chicken Little to glue to Alphab
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PreK - 1st
THE SNAIL AND THE WHALE BOOK UNIT
The Snail and the Whale by Julia DonaldsonWhen a tiny snail meets a humpback whale, the two travel together to far-off lands. It's a dream come true for the snail, who has never left home before. But when the whale swims too close to shore, will the snail be able to save her new friend? Amazon Book ReviewTrace and color the humpback whale Trace and color the snailTrace and color the boatTrace and color the beached whaleTrace and color sharkTrace and color the octopusW is for whale V is for volca
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PreK - 1st
HERE COMES THE BIG, MEAN DUST BUNNY! TEACHER PUPPET STICKS
HERE COMES THE BIG, MEAN DUST BUNNY! By Jan ThomasThe dust bunnies are back for another round of rhyming fun. But this time a big MEAN dust bunny wants to play—and run and chase and grab! Can the four little dust bunnies get that bully to play nice? Jan Thomas’s lovable critters shine again in this hilarious rhyme-filled book that starts with scares and ends with...smiles. Amazon Book ReviewPINTERESTCONTENTS:16 LARGE SIZE TEACHER PUPPET STICK CHARACTERS- I ASK FOR THE PAINT STIR STICKS AND WAS G
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COOL BEAN MAKES A SPLASH BOOK CRAFT
The Cool Bean Makes a Splash by Jory JohnIt's a perfect day at the community pool for a swim. The cool beans are the best swimmers in town. Check out how they dive! Look at how they cannonball! Watch how they backflip! YOW!As for the Cool Bean, the shallow side of the pool is the only side of the pool he treads water on. Until one day, the Cool Bean sees the super slide and finds the courage to finally ride the slide...or does he? Find out in this splashy story about taking chances, trying new t
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PreK - 1st
Bugs and Insects Firefly Math and Literacy Bundle for Spring
In this bug and insect bundle about fireflies, your students will build their reading, writing, phonics, number awareness skills as well as their understanding of simple addition & subtraction. There are so many leveled emergent readers and printable worksheets that are NO Prep and ready to use in your classroom tomorrow. Your students will be engaged and enjoy learning about these wonderful insects. This bundle is appropriate for Pre-K, Kindergarten and First Grade students.There are so ma
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PreK - 1st
SONG IN THE CITY BOOK CRAFT
SONG IN THE CITYby Daniel BernstromFoster Inclusiveness SEQUENCING BOOK CRAFTOn the way to church with her grandmother, Emmalene hears the sounds of the city as music, but Grandma Jean doesn’t notice the song until Emmalene helps her. NEA ReviewTHEMES Community, Disability, FamilyEmmalene page 1Middle page for coloring and retelling the story There is now a second version which the student cuts out and places in sequential order.PINTERESTBe the first to know about my new discounts, freebies, and
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HERE COMES THE BIG MEAN DUST BUNNY! BOOK CRAFT
HERE COMES THE BIG, MEAN DUST BUNNY!by Jan ThomasThe dust bunnies are back for another round of rhyming fun. But this time a big MEAN dust bunny wants to play—and run and chase and grab! Can the four little dust bunnies get that bully to play nice? Jan Thomas’s lovable critters shine again in this hilarious rhyme-filled book that starts with scares and ends with...smiles. Amazon Book Reviewdust bunnies page 1Middle page for coloring and retelling the storyPINTERESTBe the first to know about my n
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PreK - 1st
The Moccasins Lessons - Indigenous Resource - Inclusive Learning
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning for Primary Elementary School StudentsThis no-prep, learning resource uses reading strategies: Connection, Visualization, and Questioning for younger students to find deeper meaning in the story.Contained within this unit is a class booklet and three other activities, with complimenting student response sheets that may or may not be used, (depending on the age of the students.)The student response sheets provided come in lined and interlined
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K - 3rd
Also included in: Julie Flett Lesson BUNDLE - Inclusive Learning for Primary Students
PINKALICIOUS BOOK CRAFT AND PUPPET STICKS
PINKALICIOUSby Victoria Kann SEQUENCING BOOK CRAFTPinkalicious loves all things pink. From fairy dresses to cotton candy to bubblegum. Most importantly she loves eating pink cupcakes. Mommy and Daddy warn her not to eat too many, but Pinkalicious can’t help herself. They’re just too good! But when Pinkalicious eats one too many, she turns pink herself! What will she do? Amazon Book ReviewPinkalicious page 1Middle page for coloring and retelling the storyI include a student easy book craft alread
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PreK - 1st
RHYMING DUST BUNNIES BOOK UNIT
Rhyming Dust Bunnies by Jan ThomasBug! Rug! Mug! Hug! These dust bunnies love to rhyme. Well, except for Bob. Much to the other bunnies’ frustration, Bob can never get the rhythm right. Then he saves everyone from a big, scary monster wielding—gasp!—a broom, and they all breathe a sigh of relief. But can Bob save them from the big, scary monster’s next attack? Vrrrrrroooommm . . . Amazon Book Review•Trace and color blue•Trace and color purple •Trace and color red•Trace and color green •Color and
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PreK - 1st
STICK AND STONE: BEST FRIENDS FOREVER! BOOK UNIT
Stick and Stone: Best Friends Forever! by Beth FerryThis ode to unconditional love is a new picture book adventure for New York Times bestselling BFFs Stick and Stone, in which Stick searches for his family tree and discovers the importance of found family and forever friends. Amazon Book Review•Trace and color Stick•Trace and color canoe•Trace and color Pinecone •Trace and color Stone•Color and trace swings •Trace the C’s for canoe •Trace the S’s for Sticks •Trace the M’s for mountain •Trace th
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PreK - 1st
PIG THE TOURIST POP-UP SEQUENCING CRAFT
Pig the Tourist by Aaron BlabeyPig was a Pug and I'm sorry to say, when he went on vacation he'd cause great dismay. .Everywhere he goes around the globe, Pig the Pug offends the locals and causes destruction and devastation. However, in the end, Pig's rudeness comes back to bite him...Rich with author-illustrator Aaron Blabey's signature rhyming text and unforgettable illustrations, Pig the Tourist is a laugh-out-loud story that follows the six previous books in the series (Pig the Pug, Pig the
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PreK - 1st
THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR BINGO
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle"The very hungry caterpillar literally eats his way through the pages of the book—and right into your child's heart..." —Mother's Manual5 bingo cards*you can print 2 cards per sheet for smaller cards*9 bingo call cardsOnly 9 spots per sheet for preschoolBe the first to know about my new discounts, freebies, and products: • Look for the green star next to my store logo and click it to become a follower. Each time you give feedback, TPT gives you feedback c
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ONLY ONE YOU BOOK CRAFT
ONLY ONE YOU by Linda KranzThere's only one you in this great big world. Make it a better place. Adri's mama and papa share some of the wisdom they have gained through the years with their eager son. Their words, simple and powerful, are meant to comfort and guide him as he goes about exploring the world. Amazon Book ReviewFish page 1Middle page for coloring and retelling the storyBe the first to know about my new discounts, freebies, and products: • Look for the green star next to my store logo
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PreK - 1st
Raven Tales: How Raven Stole the Sun - Differentiated Activities
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Elementary School Students*** Scholastics has discontinued this series. Only purchase if you have access to this resource***This unit is based on the animated series and published graphic novel set, Raven Tales, adapted by Simon Daniel James, created by Chris Kientz, and Edited by David Bouchard.This unit was created with differentiated response pages to support independent literacy centres or as a single lesson.Designed to support independent learning, a focu
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1st - 4th
Also included in: Raven Tales: BUNDLE - Differentiated Activities
STICK AND STONE BEST FRIENDS FOREVER BOOK CRAFT
Stick and Stone Best Friends Forever by Beth FerryThis ode to unconditional love is a new picture book adventure for New York Times bestselling BFFs Stick and Stone, in which Stick searches for his family tree and discovers the importance of found family and forever friends. Amazon Book ReviewCanoe page 1Middle page for coloring and retelling the storyBe the first to know about my new discounts, freebies, and products: • Look for the green star next to my store logo and click it to become a foll
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PreK - 1st
STICK AND STONE BOOKCRAFT
Stick and Stone by Beth FerryWhen Stick rescues Stone from a prickly situation with Pinecone, a friendship is born. But when Stick gets stuck, can Stone return the favor? Amazon Book ReviewStick and Stone page 1Middle page for coloring and retelling the storyBe the first to know about my new discounts, freebies, and products: • Look for the green star next to my store logo and click it to become a follower. Each time you give feedback, TPT gives you feedback credits to lower for the cost of your
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PUG THE FIBBER MOBILE
PUG THE FIBBER by Aaron BlabeyFrom award-winning creator of PIG THE PUG comes a brand new tale about the world's greediest pug. Pig the Pug is back and this time he is telling great big lies. From shattered vases to stinky parps, when Pig gets into trouble he always blames his long-suffering friend, Trevor. But when Pig comes up with a super sneaky plan to steal all of the tasty treats he pays the price for his fibs. Will Pig the Pug learn his lesson at last? Amazon book ReviewPug the FibberMobi
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PreK - 1st
GRUMPY MONEY SPRING FEVER BOOK CRAFT AND PUPPET STICKS
GRUMPY MONKEY SPRING FEVER by Suzanne LangEveryone's favorite grump, Jim Panzee, star of the bestselling Grumpy Monkey series, has caught a bad case of spring feverand wakes up feeling very silly in this delightful new picture book. Amazon Book ReviewGrumpy Monkey page 1Middle page for coloring and retelling the story6 Colored Puppet SticksBe the first to know about my new discounts, freebies, and products: • Look for the green star next to my store logo and click it to become a follower. Each t
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THE VERY BRAVE BEAR TODDLER BOOK UNIT
THE VERY BRAVE BEAR TODDLER BOOK UNITby Nick Bland Toddler Book Unit9 color and trace pages 2 color and match pages1 page color Bee using color code 1 page trace and color the bee1 page trace and color the frog19 story cards2 pages matching- color, cut, glue 2 pages of ten frames 1-63 pages trace alphabetTrace numbers 1-152 pages scissor practice2 pages of tracing lines1 page each of Brave Bear in B/W or color print one and cut along line1 page of lined paper to glue bear6 Puppet sticks colored
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