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Elementary critical thinking math literature circles
Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Literature Circles Book Clubs
Add some depth and complexity to traditional Literature Circles with this complete and ready-to-use resource!You will be amazed by the level of discussion and critical thinking that will take place among your students. Each Literature Circle role (listed below) is directly connected to 11 elements of critical thinking: Big Ideas, Rules, Trends, Patterns, Language of the Discipline, Ethics, Relationships Over Time, Details, Unanswered Questions, Across Disciplines, and Multiple Perspectives). Ju
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4th - 9th, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Mega Bundle
Playdough mats galore- ABC, 123, shapes, skills and pictures
This packet is full of fun hands on play dough mats for you to use with your students. They are perfect for fine motor skills, number, letter, and shape recognition, learning to count, and practicing handwriting skills.Included in the packet....the alphabet, 2 different options plus task cardsnumbers, 2 different options plus task cardsI can make.... mats and task cards for...… handwriting skills, pictures, and shapesthere's 16 different shapes, 8 pictures, and 7 skills mats8/4I added apple, go
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PreK - 2nd
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Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Task Cards for Literature
Add depth and complexity to your instruction with these Critical Thinking Task Cards for Literature! These tasks cards allow students to deeply analyze any fiction reading material through 11 topics of critical thinking: Big Ideas, Rules, Trends, Patterns, Language of the Discipline, Ethics, Relationships Over Time, Details, Unanswered Questions, Across Disciplines, and Multiple Perspectives. You will appreciate the versatility of these task cards; they can be used with almost any text (novels,
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4th - 10th, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Task Cards Bundle
Book Report Foldable Project: Pop-Up Picture Book with Editable Rubrics
Are you tired of the same extension projects for independent novel studies or literature circles? Then look no further! This 3D Pop-Up Picture Book Report comes with everything your students will need to create this foldable project. Even the not-so crafty teacher will love making this project! You will only need plain white paper, scissors, glue and coloring tools to create this engaging project. That’s all! Included in this resource:Step by step instructions that will be easy enough for your s
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3rd - 7th
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READING RESPONSE JOURNAL: For Any Novel, Printable & Digital Bundle
Elevate your Middle School ELA curriculum with these comprehensive reading response activities that cover 24 reading skills and can be used with any novel! Whether you're delving into classic novels, fostering literature circles, nurturing independent reading, or facilitating read-aloud discussions, this resource enriches student engagement and accountability.Perfectly tailored for grades 6, 7, and 8, this resource empowers middle school ELA teachers to spark deeper comprehension, critical think
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5th - 8th
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INSTANT Dough Exploration Hands-On Task Cards
INSTANT Dough Exploration Hands-On Task Cards - - (Fine Motor, Morning Work, Morning Tubs)-- a set of 350+ engaging task cards! These task cards can be used for morning work tubs, explore tubs, or math tubs! This packet is designed to offer an engaging and FUN way to explore the letters of the alphabet and numbers to 10! This packet can be used to strengthen fine motor skills, explore during morning work or used as supplemental literacy/math centers. The packet is broken down into 2 different ac
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PreK - K
The Learn and Play Toddler Curriculum for 2-3 Year Olds
Toddler Curriculum for 2&3 Year OldsToddler Curriculum with 12 months of lesson plans. Also included are book recommendations, printables, and more.Are you looking for fun and meaningful activities to do with your preschool students, toddlers, or little ones at home or at school? This growing toddler curriculum is standards and skill based guide that will have over 12 different activities for each month of the year.Simply print out this guide and activities to use at home or with your littl
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PreK - K
Dr Seuss Week Activities (13): Pre-k - 1st Grade!
This includes (13 activities):-1 Lorax Puzzle-1 set of Thing 1 and Thing 2 cards (1-10)-1 Dr. Seuss song-1 Game of pin the mustache on the Lorax-1 Big vs. small comparison worksheet-1 Left vs. Right comparison worksheet-1 Fine motor skills practice sheet-2 Writing prompt print outs-2 Math activity worksheets (Great for small group!)-1 Interactive game-1 phonological awareness worksheet( ALL activities are themed with Dr. Seuss)You may also like:Dr Seuss Week Activities for Digital Learning! Pre-
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PreK - 1st
Preschool Winter Snowman Activities Bundle: How to Build a Snowman Match & Game
Are you looking for fun & engaging winter snowman activities for your winter preschool centers? Your kids will love these hands-on snowman themed activities including a snowman game, matching activity, and a how to build a snowman sequencing activity. This bundle includes 3 of my snowman activities plus a bundle bonus in 1 money-saving bundle. ✅ VERSATILE! - Use for centers for your winter, snowman, winter clothing, or January themed unit and lesson plans.✅ EASY TO DIFFERENTIATE! - Many op
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PreK - K
Polar Express Math and Literacy-40+ Pages of CCSS Aligned Print & Go Activities
Polar Express Math and Literacy (Over 40+ Pages of Kindergarten Common Core Aligned Print and Go Activities)
UPDATED GRAPHICS July 2014-Click PREVIEW for page examples.
This set of Polar Express themed activities are meant to supplement your teaching during the holiday season and make this busy time of year a little less hectic and a little more fun (while still meeting K standards). Feel free to use the activities in any order you need. * Many activities will make great pre/post assessments o
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K
Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza Party: Book Companion for Preschool
In this Pete the Cat's Perfect Pizza Party book companion for Preschool, you get...Literacy ActivitiesBook Study Activities (Make a Prediction, Characters, Sequencing, Comprehension)No-Prep Letter P PracticeHands-On Centers (Rhyming and Beginning Vowel Sounds)Math ActivitiesNo-Prep Counting and Number TracingHands-On Centers (Counting and Shapes)Math Craft Activity (Make Your Own Perfect Pizza)Check out the Preview to see everything you get!Happy Teaching!
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PreK
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April Early Finishers Phonics & Math Activity Task Card Boxes for Kindergarten
Are you a kindergarten teacher looking for Spring-themed resources to keep your early finishers engaged and productive? Look no further! These Kindergarten Early Finisher Activities for April are just what you need. This resource contains 16 engaging phonics and math activities perfect for those students who need something extra when they finish their work early.With these early finisher task cards, you can just print, laminate, and use them for years to come for centers, morning work, and early
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PreK - 1st
Elephant & Piggie - Waiting Is Not Easy!
These No Prep Sub Plans feature a FULL day's worth of activities for the popular book "Waiting Is Not Easy" by Mo Willems. These emergency sub plans are perfect for K-2 classrooms!!This set is DAY 2 from my Elephant & Piggie No Prep WEEK! You can save $$ by purchasing the Elephant & Piggie BUNDLEThese No Prep plans come complete with directions for you or a sub. Just print and circle which activity you want your sub to complete. It's that easy!! Make sure to leave a copy of the book "Wai
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K - 2nd
Socratic Seminars and Philosophical Chairs
Teaching kids to be more philosophic helps them acquire new ways of expressing themselves and innovative ways of thinking. It pushes students to be more logical, think critically, connect ideas, and to be more accepting of opposing views.Through the use of Socractic Seminars and Philosophical Chairs, you can bring philosophy into your classroom and give your students the opportunity to formulate questions, reason with peers, develop arguments, and contribute to constructive conversations.I trie
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1st - 5th
Kindergarten Math and Literacy Centers Activities Back to School
This is a BUNDLE of my Math and ELA Kindergarten Centers. These English Language Arts and Math Kindergarten centers are low-prep, engaging, hands- on and FUN! Grab these ELA and Math centers and have your math centers ready to go for back to school season!Each month includes 10 centers: 5 ELA centers and 5 math centers. Each center has a printable to go with each center.These kindergarten centers are:✅INDEPENDENT! Introduce the centers to your class whole group and show them how to complete each
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PreK - 1st
Spring/St. Patrick's Day - Cereal Loop FUN! Letters, Rhyming, Counting-Pre-K
Get students engaged in learning with these cereal loop themed centers! These are perfect to add to your March/St. Patrick's Day/Rainbow activities. Students will work on counting, handwriting, letter recognition, rhyming, shapes, syllables, and fine motor skills. Perfect for small groups, independent work, or fast finishers in your preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, or special education classroom. 7 Different Activities Included: Count, Find, & Trace - Option 1: Sensory Bin: Place cards in
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PreK - K
5 Green and Speckled Frogs Craft and Hat
This craft is the perfect supplement to the song/poem 5 Green and Speckled Frogs. It contains everything you need to make this craft. You can choose between frogs that have numbers or without. This resource also includes adorable frog hats that students can color and wear to act out the song. After assembly, students can glue the included song/poem on the back of the craft.The colors I have used are just suggestions. You can customize this craft with the colors of your choice.(C)Little Ray of Su
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PreK - 1st
Accountable Talk Posters | Academic Language Sentence Stems
Looking for a way to support your student's academic discourse? The Accountable Talk Posters for Academic Language Sentence Stems! This handy set gives students everything they need to participate in deep partner and class discussions through academic discourse with sentence stems.The Accountable Talk Classroom Posters are perfect for ALL students, including English Language Learners, with the use of academic language sentence stems. With clear and concise visuals, these posters provide an excel
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1st - 4th
Also included in:Â Back to School Classroom Setup - Beginning of Year Materials & Forms
Literature Circles Made Easy | Classroom Book Clubs Discussion Bundle
The Literature Circles Made Easy | Classroom Boom Clubs Discussion Bundle includes three products that will motivate your students to love reading as they learn how to have productive team discussions. The most important component of this bundle is Classroom Book Clubs: Literature Circles Made Easy, a series of short videos for the teacher that explain how to implement a fun and effective method for using Literature Circles with upper elementary students. You'll also find all the printables you'
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3rd - 6th
Emergency Substitute Lesson Plans: If You Give A Pig A Pancake Unit
These easy, no prep substitute plans correlate with the book If You Give A Pig A Pancake by Laura Numeroff. This first, second and third grade unit is 100+ pages of ideas, discussion questions, activities, graphic organizers, worksheets and printables. If You Give A Sub A Plan: If You Give A Pig A Pancake Unit- Perfect For Emergency Substitute Lesson Plans: Reading, Writing, Math, Science and Social Studies All In One Unit!* "If You Give A Sub A Plan" series.... This unit has activities for
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1st - 3rd
Adapted Books Special Education. Alphabet, Shapes & Color Adaptive Books Bundle
Looking for more adapted books for your special education classroom? Check our Adapted Books Special Education - Alphabet, Shapes & Color Interactive Books bundle! This bundle features 3 units: Alphabet Books, 2D Shapes Books, and Color Books. These interactive books are designed to engage and educate young learners, promoting vocabulary development and enhancing fine motor skills. Ideal for special education, pre-K, and kindergarten, this bundle is a valuable addition to literature circles
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K - 1st
Advanced Novel Study: The Mysterious Benedict Society with Depth and Complexity
This novel study guide is designed to use with high level 4th and/or 5th grade students, and was specifically designed with gifted students in mind. It could also be used with middle school grades. The level of depth in questioning and discussions will be at teacher discretion based on student readiness.In designing this unit, a main focus was guiding students to think deeply about underlying themes, ethical issues, and connections to the real world. Specifically, I want my students to use this
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4th - 6th
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Advanced Novel Study for the Westing Game with Depth and Complexity
This novel study was written for gifted fifth graders, and would be most appropriate for children ages 10 and older. The main focus of this unit was to guide students to analyze text on a deeper level, gaining rich understandings of theme and descriptive language. Students will need to think, infer, and cite text evidence to support their answers. They will also need to be organized in their reading approach to keep track of details and clues and solve the mystery.Students will meet objectives f
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4th - 7th
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INSTANT Mini Eraser Exploration Hands-On Task Cards
INSTANT Mini Eraser Exploration Hands-On Task Cards - - (Fine Motor, Morning Work, Morning Tubs)-- a set of 350+ engaging task cards! These task cards can be used for morning work tubs, explore tubs, or math tubs! This packet is designed to offer an engaging and FUN way to explore the letters of the alphabet and numbers to 10! This packet can be used to strengthen fine motor skills, explore during morning work or used as supplemental literacy/math centers. The packet is broken down into 2 differ
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PreK - K
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