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Problem solving creative writing lessons
Personal Narrative Writing Unit for First Grade
This personal narrative writer's workshop unit is aligned with the common core standards! It uses small moments to help guide students in writing narratives about their life. This was designed with first grade in mind, but can easily work in kindergarten and second grade classrooms. I needed structure and guidance for my first graders to successfully write their own personal narratives, so I created this packet to do just that! In this unit:Teacher Tips from my classroomDaily lessons in the "I d
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K - 3rd
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Also included in: First Grade Writing Workshop Units for the Year
Emergency Sub Plan - Missing Teacher Substitute Teacher Lesson and Activity
Emergency Sub Plan - Missing Teacher Substitute Teacher Lesson and Activity: This emergency sub plan is ready-to-use for any day off! This lesson and activity will keep your students totally engaged and on-task. The assignment is about your inexplicable absence and puts students in charge (by the principal) of investigating the reason you are not at school. Students will create a Missing Teacher poster and an investigative police case file that has them examine evidence and witness testimonies
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5th - 8th
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Kindergarten Teachers Taking Back Weekends BUNDLED
What is the Taking Back Weekends BUNDLE?Thanks so much for showing interest in my Taking Back Weekends packet! This packet was carefully created with kindergarten students in mind. This packet will offer the teacher material to get them through the month of learning. The best part is the Taking Back Weekends packet will lower teacher stress so you can focus on what’s important - - the kids! The packet covers five areas of learning: writing, content, sub plans, math centers, and literacy centers.
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K
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Sub Plans 1st Grade
This emergency sub plan kit has everything you need to ensure your school day runs smoothly while you're gone. Planning for substitutes can be harder than just coming into work sick. However, with this set, you will have no-prep, print and go, reading, writing, math, science, and art activities that make sure your kids are still learning while you get the rest you need. Included in this 175-page download are printables, graphic organizers, and more that cover:Classroom Management and Organizatio
Grades:
1st
Also included in: Sub Plans BUNDLE K-5
Writing Poetry in the Primary Grades
This poetry unit for first and second grade gets students writing both form and free-verse poems as they let their creativity fly!My students love to write poetry as a break from our traditional writing units. They really buy into the "no rules" aspect of free-verse poetry and when I show them different examples of poetry, they tend to take off and make many different writing pieces. I hope you and your students have as much fun as we do with this one!In this unit:Teacher Examples for each type
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: First Grade Writing Workshop Units for the Year
Measurement Activities Project 2nd Grade, Nonstandard 1st Measuring Length Craft
In this robot measurement project, 2nd graders use a ruler to estimate and measure in inches and centimeters. 1st graders apply nonstandard measurement using cubes and paperclips. They'll answer measurement word problems to compare length or standard and metric measurement.This resource is meant for teachers who want to...- Increase engagement with hands-on measurement activities- Use math projects in their classroom to increase learning and FUN- Showcase student learning with a measurement art
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1st - 2nd
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STEM Challenge Bucket Tower Problem-Solving Learning Activity Upper Elementary
This unique and original STEM Activity features a bucket with the challenge to build a tower that will hold weight. It's an engaging student favorite and you will love the ready-made lab sheets and low prep. Students must also explain why their towers need a bucket. Imaginative answers are one of the high points of this challenge- along with seeing those creative bucket towers!➡️ Click here to save 20% on this STEM resource in a bundle of 3 projects.➡️ Click here for the Easy Supplies 6-Pack bun
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3rd - 5th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: STEM CHALLENGES ENTIRE YEAR 60 Projects, Planning Guide, and Posters
1st Grade Teachers Taking Back Their Weekends BUNDLED
1st Grade Teachers Taking Back Their Weekends BUNDLED View a video preview **HERE** and **HERE**I'm super excited to release these packets for first grade! For the longest time I was completely oblivious that it was not normal to spend every evening and weekend working at school or "on school" at home. These packets are designed to give you back your weekends! They have classroom ideas that require minimal preparation and will get you out of a last minute pinch if you should find yourself in
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K - 1st
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Personal Narrative Essay, Autobiographical Incident Writing, Step-By-Step, CCSS
Help your high school and advanced middle school students get creative with this eight-day Personal Narrative essay writing mini-unit. Featuring models of one professional and three exemplar student-written personal narrative essays, this bundle of step-by-step materials will inspire even reluctant students to put pen to paper. Activities/handouts featuring modern design elements and dynamic lecture materials will guide your students to craft their own meaningful autobiographical incident essays
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8th - 11th
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First Grade Writer's Workshop units
This first grade writing bundle is aligned to the Common Core standards and helps students with personal narratives, opinion writing, and informative writing as they work through the writing process. Students will brainstorm, draw, write, revise, edit and publish their own writing pieces for each genre of writing. This unit covers narrative writing, opinion writing and informative writing for all first grade writing standards!Each unit includes:Daily lessons set up in the "I do, We do, You do" f
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1st
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Friendly Letter Writing Unit - Parts of a Friendly Letter Template Paper
Teaching your students about writing a friendly letter is a valuable and fun activity. This Friendly Letter Unit has everything you need to introduce your students to this writing genre and guide them to independent friendly letter writing. Begin by teaching the parts of a friendly letter to your students and let them practice sorting them into the correct place. Then teach your students the format using the friendly letter templates provided in this resource. They will love the cut and past
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1st - 2nd
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STEM Challenge Earthquake Resistant Structures Project- 3 Versions
This STEM activity features an earthquake simulation with students building and shaking! You will love the shake tray instructions and ready-made lab sheets. This engineering project is one of our favorites! Your students will love building the structures and cheering when they remain standing. I include 3 different methods for the challenge.➡️ Click here to save 20% with a bundle including this resource and 2 more Earth challenges.NOTE: This resource contains many ways to complete this challeng
Grades:
4th - 5th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
, 4-ESS3-2
, 4-ESS3-1
Also included in: Earth Projects STEM Challenge Bundle Featuring Earthquake Structures
Animal Adaptations l Science, Writing, and Art {Create a Creature Project}
Are you looking for a creative way to check your students' understanding of animal adaptations? In the Create a Creature project, students combine science, writing, and art to create an animal (or adapt an existing one) to survive in the new environment.The Create a Creature resource includes:Lesson plansSmall group activity to review environments and animal adaptationsProject Assignment to engage studentsTwo versions of student planning pagesFour versions of the final project pagesGrading rubri
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Earth and Life Science Project Bundle
Build a Boat STEM Challenge featuring a Budget Activity
This is a STEM challenge you must try! Students build a boat and test its ability to float. This activity also includes using a budget to "purchase" materials. It's a STEM project your students will love!➡️ Click here to save 20% on this STEM resource in a bundle of 3 projects.What is the Challenge?Students will design and build a boat! Using simple supplies you probably already have on hand, students choose which materials they wish to use. To make this even more challenging students have a sp
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: STEM Projects Building Models - Mazes, Boats, and Cars Challenges
Narrative Writing - Graphic Organizers, Rubrics & More For A Personal Narrative
Personal Narrative Writing - An easy package to teach students how to write a well-organized personal narrative. These organizers and worksheets lead students through the writing process, from brainstorming to the finished product. Using examples and extensive peer and self-editing, students can produce a well-written narrative paragraph. It can also be a starting point for a longer essay or writing piece.For a DIGITAL version of this resource, click HERE. Includes the following 15 pages:- Les
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: WRITING - Persuasive, Narrative, Expository & Descriptive Writing Bundle
Opinion Writing Unit
Opinion writing for primary grades! This writing unit is filled with opinion writing graphic organizers and writing prompts that get your kindergarten, first and second grade students excited about writing!Please download the preview to see if you can use it in your classroom!Help your students tackle the opinion writing standard with this easy-to-use writing packet!In This Unit:Anchor charts for: Opinion, Fact, Persuade, OREO WritingTeacher tips from my classroomDaily Lesson Plans in the "I do,
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: First Grade Writing Workshop Units for the Year
Full-Year Writer's Workshop Writing Curriculum Grades 3-5 Interactive Notebook
Grab your full-year curriculum for grades 3-5 (upper elementary)with interactive notebook. This printable writing program is everything you need for writer's workshop. Do you want to transform your reluctant writers into ROCKSTAR WRITERS®? This printable WRITING UNITS BUNDLE for GRADES 3-5 is filled with our signature STEP-BY-STEP WRITING® lessons with INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOKS. It is a COMPLETE WRITER'S WORKSHOP PROGRAM with all the tools needed for the entire year. You will find simple yet engagin
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
First Grade Writing Curriculum Bundle
First Grade Writing Curriculum! This bundle contains 7 writing units for a FULL year of writing curriculum!Google Slides Version Included!KINDERGARTEN WRITING CURRICULUM AVAILABLE HERE!****Join my private group, The Moffatt Girls-Engage Group, to see how other teachers, parents, and homeschoolers are using and organizing Moffatt Girl Curriculum and to see the FB LIVE for this curriculum!***DOWNLOAD THE PREVIEW TO SEE THIS CURRICULUM IN ACTIONDo you struggle with teaching your students how to wri
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1st
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Classroom Procedure & Routine Visuals for Preschool, Pre-k and Kindergarten
Pulling your hair out by having to give the same directions over and over again to your preschoolers? You need Classroom Procedure Cards. ➡️ These visual cards teach your preschool, pre-k and kinder students the classroom procedures and routines, creating independence and saving your voice and sanity! Also, when your littles know what you expect, they are better able to rise to those expectations. Better behavior, for the win! Included in this Procedure Pack:*entering the classroom*move throu
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PreK - K
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Elementary Writing Workshop Resources Bundle - Teaching Without Frills
This bundle includes all of the K-5 elementary writer's workshop resources I've made to accompany the videos on my Teaching Without Frills YouTube channel here: http://www.youtube.com/c/teachingwithoutfrillsI'm currently in the process of updating many of the products to include new videos, slides, and other resources. Grab the bundle now before the price increases!14 resources are included. See each individual resource listing and previews for more information! :)Recently Updated:Personal Narra
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Grades:
K - 5th
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But It's Not My Fault! Responsibility and Problem Solving Lesson Plan
Helping students to take responsibility for their actions and become better independent problem solvers is a big part of our role as educators! This companion to the book "But It's Not My Fault!" is an engaging way to do just that.*This lesson is also available as part of my Responsibility Lesson Plan Bundle.*Included in this resource:• Written lesson plan with ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors and CASEL competencies, including discussion questions to use with the book• Blaming vs. problem solving s
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Responsibility Lesson Plan Bundle
STEM Popcorn Challenge - Problem-Solving & Volume Project - Measurement Activity
It’s the Popcorn STEM Activity! This Easy Prep Challenge is one of my absolute favorites to use as an exploration into volume. This challenge has been tested with 2nd-5th graders and they all enjoy designing those containers to hold the popcorn. Inevitably, there will be gigantic containers. Please note: This challenge is available in money-saving bundles!➡️ Click HERE to save 20 % with STEM Volume Bundle➡️ Click HERE to save 20 % with STEM 6-Pack Math Skills Bundle➡️ Click HERE to save 20 % wit
Grades:
3rd - 5th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: STEM Challenges Volume BUNDLE featuring Problem-Solving & Math
Conflict Resolution Lesson
This conflict resolution lesson is the perfect fit for teaching social problem-solving to middle and upper elementary students! It includes a slideshow to teach and model seven different strategies (have students act them out!), five worksheets, and 48 scenario cards to use in lots of different conflict resolution activities.How can you use these task cards? Here are some ideas!For scoot (Which choice/strategy would you use?)With movement-based practice activities like 'Ask-Ask-Switch or 'Mingle
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Conflict Resolution Activities with Conflict Resolution Situation Cards
STEM Spaghetti Tower Challenge Problem-Solving Project
Who knew a project using spaghetti could be so engaging and have easy prep for you? Students love this tower-building event with the unlikeliest of materials- spaghetti and one marshmallow. You will enjoy the ready-made lab sheets and the 4 different versions of this resource. ➡️ Click here to save 20% on this STEM resource in a bundle of 3 projects.What is the challenge?Students will use raw spaghetti strands to build a structure that will hold weight at the top. There are 4 variations of this
Grades:
3rd - 5th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
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