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Kindergarten Autumn social studies literature circles
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Craft and Activities
Are you looking for some fun activities to introduce Kindergarten and 1st Grade students to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr? I have developed this focus on how Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a Peacemaker. We talk about the difference between a Peacemaker and a Peacebreaker. Then, students write about how they can be a Peacemaker. There are several engaging activities in this mini unit for you.Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Craft Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Writing PromptsDr. Martin Luther King Jr. Peacemak
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PreK - 1st
Little Red Hen {Little Red Hen Sequencing Card Craft}
Little Red Hen* Create a little red hen craft with this little red hen sequencing card craft and combine a reading activity and a science lesson with plants. The little red hen sequencing cards include sprouting plant, harvesting wheat, milling, and a baked bread image. Students can use the craft to retell the little red hen story and work on their sequencing skills. This craft makes a great little red red hen craft for a great class display too. Add this craft to your little red hen activities
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PreK - 3rd
Apple Trouble | Hedgehog and Apple | Fall Craft
Hedgehog is having Apple Trouble!!This craft would be a great addition to all your apple studies during an apple theme unit!This craft was inspired by the book, Apple Trouble, by Ragnhild Scamell. Your students will enjoy making the hedgehog and adding all the things that get stuck to him. The craft is simple and easy to prep and I have included all of the objects that get stuck to him in several different formats.Also included with this craft:All pattern pieces with several options for the pie
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PreK - 2nd
Fry Bread A Native American Family Story Activity Native American Heritage Month
Engage your students in a rigorous interactive read aloud with the book Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story by Kevin Noble Maillard. Students will love the read aloud and be able to apply their knowledge in the extension activities and writing prompts centered around the book's theme of family and cultural traditions.Get all current interactive read alouds H A L F off with the Interactive Read Aloud ENDLESS Bundle! This resource is included in the November Interactive Read Aloud Bundle!
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K - 2nd
Ten Timid Ghosts Book Companion Activities
"Ten Timid Ghosts" Book Companion Craft!This literacy story retelling set makes a great book companion activity to go with the book, "Ten Timid Ghosts" by Jennifer O'ConnellIn this set I have included:Story retelling characters for retelling the story, your kids can color and cut these out to retell the story. Haunted House included to glue to front of lunch sack. Story pieces can be stored inside.Ghost Numbers from 1-10. Cut out ghosts and glue in order from 1-10.Story sequencing cards to lam
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PreK - 3rd
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The Very Last Leaf Story Retelling (Story Sequencing) CRAFT
Engage your little learners in *consistent* hands-on story book sequence and retelling practice that will result in a meaningful craft that shows off all their hard retelling work.This literacy kit supports the core (K-1) retelling standard by using detailed story cards for sequencing (retelling in their own words) and offers written retell practice as well as fine motor via the craftivity.* * * SAVE BIG with the *growing* Fall Bundle: Currently a Special Price * * *> > Retelling kit pairs
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K - 1st
Also included in:Â End of Year Retelling | Sequencing Stories with Pictures | Retell Activities
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The Scarecrow's Hat By: Ken Brown [Literature Unit]
Every year in the fall my students are always excited to read "The Scarecrow's Hat" by Ken Brown. This pack contains activities that will enable your students to learn key elements in the story. This pack includes:- A story sequencing worksheet (colored / black & white)- Problem/ solution poster board set- Story Elements Organizer - "If I was a scarecrow, I would..." writing/ drawing prompt- Design your own scarecrow- Scarecrow's Hat coloring sheet- Character study- Scarecrow study-Scarecro
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PreK - 1st
Scaredy Squirrel: A Literacy & Social Studies Unit!
I am so excited to share my Scaredy Squirrel unit with you. A few months ago, I had never read a Scaredy Squirrel books. One of my students checked one out of the library and asked if I would read it to the class. We were immediately hooked! I then checked out three more books and we decided that we would do a book study on Scaredy Squirrel by Melanie Watt. I cannot tell you enough how much FUN this was!
We focused our unit on four books (Scaredy Squirrel, Scaredy Squirrel goes camping, Scare
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PreK - 1st
The Water Princess by Verde 19 Book Extension Activities NO PREP
Beautiful book based on the true story of African model, Georgie Badiel. Gie Gie must walk with her mother everyday to get water from the well. Gie Gie wants to find a way to bring the water closer to her village. Wonderful opportunity for discussion. From Amazon:With its wide sky and warm earth, Princess Gie Gie’s kingdom is a beautiful land. But clean drinking water is scarce in her small African village. And try as she might, Gie Gie cannot bring the water closer; she cannot make it run clear
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K - 3rd
Also included in:Â It's Time for a Story 10 Book Bundle SET FOUR 155 Activities for 10 Titles
Pumpkin Letter and Number Search
Are you looking for a fun way to work on letter and number recognition? Then you need to try these Pumpkin Letter and Number Searches. These are perfect for fall centers with easy prep and easy activities your students can do independently. You can print these in color and use with letter or number manipulatives or you can print in white and have the kids color in the letter or number when they find them! These are perfect in a center, sensory bin or even use as a write the room! The letter and
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PreK - 1st
Also included in:Â Letter and Number Search Bundle
THANK YOU OMU interactive Read Aloud | Fall Sequencing | Gratitude Activities
Help build comprehension with this interactive read aloud resource! It has *targeted* mini lessons & corresponding activities (for up to 5 days) that invite kinder or first graders to listen, interact and show what they know via crafts, printable(s) and group discussion! This Interactive Read Aloud Kit pairs with the mentor text, Thank You, Omu by the talented Oge Mora! This resource was *updated Nov 11, 2021*Supports Included: • Text Questions for Interactive Read Aloud• Mini Lesson Plans (
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K - 1st
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Also included in:Â Interactive Read Alouds Mini Bundle | Read Aloud Activities
Those Shoes Craft Interactive Read Aloud and Activities | Gratitude Activities
Engage your students in a rigorous interactive read aloud with the book Those Shoes by Maribeth Boelts. Students will love the read aloud and be able to apply their knowledge in the extension activities and writing prompts centered around the book's theme of generosity and gratitude.Get all current interactive read alouds H A L F off with the Interactive Read Aloud ENDLESS Bundle! All future interactive read alouds will be added for F R E E ! This resource is included in the November Interacti
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K - 2nd
ABC Coconut Tree PreK/K Pack-Back to School
A back-to-school classic read aloud with some fun activities to go with it! *Welcome page for name practiceKids can write their name, put their name in order with dot stickers, or use stickers to practice names.*Capital and lower-case letter search and traceKids can work on matching letters with letter manipulatives, cover with small manipulatives or color, place in a clear plastic sleeve and kids can practice tracing the letters too! I have also seen these used as a write the room.*Numbers 0-10
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PreK - 1st
We're Going on a Leaf Hunt [Book Companion}
We're going on a Leaf Hunt is one of my favorite books to read in the Fall! This unit includes:- Interactive Storyboard- Story Sequencing Page- Leaf Matching Game- Mini Story Coloring Booklet (2 Versions)
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PreK - 1st
Tennessee Symbols
This unit includes everything you need to put together an informational book on Tennessee's state symbols. This coorelates with the new TN Social Studies standards that are being adopted and implemented for the 2014-2015 school year. Included are 4 different versions of the book to meet the needs and differentiate instruction for all of your learners.
-A craft version with patterns for all of the symbols (hands on activities)
-A writing version for your higher level learners. This will help to
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PreK - 2nd
Johnny Appleseed Craft and Class Book
Celebrate Johnny Appleseed during your apple theme unit this Fall with this sweet Johnny Appleseed craft. He will be an adorable addition to your apple studies.He will look great and festive on a bulletin board or in a school hallway. Class book included with this craft.Included with this craft:All pattern pieces are included with this craft. InstructionsMaterials ListPicture of craftClass book: "I Am Johnny Appleseed" The students decorate themselves as Johnny Appleseed and write their name
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PreK - 3rd
Pumpkin Town Book Companion
Use this with the book Pumpkin Town by Katie McKy! I love this book added to a pumpkin life cycle theme. The story really lends itself to teaching and learning about the different stages...from seeds, to sprouts, vines, and pumpkins! Includes: Fun Load up the Pumpkin Trucks Center:Noun and Verb Pickup Trucks and Loads of pumpkins with nouns and verbs from the story on each pumpkin (great stuff for small groups, literacy circles or language)Cause and Effect Sort and Match Activity Cards (14)**cau
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K - 2nd, Staff
Also included in:Â Pumpkin Favorites Read Aloud Bundle
The Scarecrow Interactive Read Aloud and Activities | Fall Scarecrow Craft
Engage your students in a rigorous interactive read aloud with the book The Scarecrow by Beth Ferry. Students will love the read aloud and be able to apply their knowledge in the extension activities and writing prompts centered around the book's theme of friendship.Get all current interactive read alouds H A L F off with the Interactive Read Aloud ENDLESS Bundle! This resource is included in the November Interactive Read Aloud Bundle! Get this and other high-interest resources at a major disc
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K - 2nd
The Chocolate Chip Ghost | Halloween | Retelling Craft | Interactive Story
Fun Interactive Halloween Story!My kids love this interactive story of the Chocolate chip ghost. It is the story of a family of 8 ghosts and they eat things that change their color. As I read the story we place the characters on the magnetic board. The kids are always so excited when we read the story and all attention is on the story. Included with this craft: The story of the Chocolate Chip Ghost to read to your kids.Story retelling puppets for your kids to color so they can retell the stor
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PreK - 2nd
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Fletcher and the Falling Leaves Rawlinson 16 Extension Activities NO PREP
It's autumn, and Fletcher's favorite tree is slowly changing colors and losing its leaves.Fletcher is very worried.He tells the tree he'll help. But when the very last leaf falls to the ground, Fletcher feels as though he's let down his friend . . .. . . until the first day of winter, when Fletcher sees that his tree has turned into a shining, glittering surprise.I have created 16 NO PREP Book Extension Activities for this title. Activities Include:Cover PageCover StoryMaking Connections Before
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PreK - 2nd
A Spoonful of Frogs Activities | Witch Craft | Halloween Activities
*LIMITED TIME $3 Dollar Deal*Help build comprehension with this interactive read aloud resource that's perfect for the Month of October (or Halloween) with its Spooky, Cute character, Witch. This resource has different *targeted* mini lessons & corresponding activities (for up to 5 days) that invite kindergarten & first grade friends to listen, interact and show what they know via easy to implement crafts, printable(s) and group discussion!This resource pairs with + supports the 2022 men
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K - 1st
Brown Bat | Halloween | Fall | Book Companion Craft
This is a great craft to go with the book Stellaluna or for Halloween and Fall crafting and decor!!This sweet faced little brown bat will go great with your class bat theme unit. It would go great paired with the book Stellaluna. My kids love making these little creatures and hanging them from our classroom ceiling. A poem about a baby bat is included so that you can attach it to your craft. Included with this Brown Bat Craft:All pattern pieces for the bat with & without the detailed edge
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PreK - 2nd
Book Report- Fall Build a Scarecrow
If you like this product click here to check out the bundled set to save money.This product is so cute to send home for a first book report or to do as an in class project. Children will read any book at their level and will complete and color a scarecrow. On the scarecrow the children will have to fill out the book's title, author, setting, main characters, and draw their favorite character. They will color in the scarecrow and cut it out. They can glue the scarecrow together or use brads to ma
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K - 2nd
Also included in:Â Book Reports- Build a Book Reports Bundled
Fletcher and the Falling Leaves CraftRead Aloud and Activities | Fall Activities
Engage your students in a rigorous interactive read aloud with the book Fletcher and the Falling Leaves by Julia Rawlinson. Students will love the read aloud and be able to apply their knowledge in the extension activities and writing prompts centered around the book's theme of worry.Get all current interactive read alouds H A L F off with the Interactive Read Aloud ENDLESS Bundle! This resource is included in the November Interactive Read Aloud Bundle! Get this and other high-interest resourc
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K - 2nd
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