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2nd grade social studies centers on sale
We Are Water Protectors Lessons - Indigenous Resource - Inclusive Learning
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning in Elementary SchoolsEight different comprehension activities support the story, We Are Water Protectors using:Prediction, Summary, Meaning, Problem and Resolution (with Opinion),Connection, Question, Create an Alternative EndingThis unit is developed to support a single read aloud copy. There is zero prep needed (other than photocopying.)Also included are learning links, including video links and related books.**Be sure to follow my blog fo
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1st - 5th
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Statue of Liberty Activities + FREE Spanish
This no prep resource includes an interactive cut and paste parts of the Statue of Liberty worksheet activity. It was designed for kindergarten and first grade social studies units, learning centers, and can also be sent as homework. You can use it with your students to support the common core standards while building vocabulary and learning about US symbols. This resource was created by Nikki and Nacho - previously known as Nicole and Eliceo.TEACHER-FRlENDLY FEATURESThis resource has been teach
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K - 2nd
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Also included in:Â Label the Parts Activity Packs Bundle + FREE Spanish
Knights and Castles
**Over 80 Printables**Included in this Knights and Castles Activity Pack--Knights and Castles Differentiated Worksheets for Emergent Readers and Writers(simple tracing of words, colouring and/or writing sentences)-Extension Worksheets for Literacy (Create a Knight, create a King)-Cross-curricular science/materials worksheets (Best materials for a Castle)-Real Life Castle Pictures showing Castles in England and Europe (excellent for discussion and visual learners).-Writing Templates for Queen, Ki
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PreK - 2nd
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When We Were Alone Lessons - Indigenous Resource - Reconciliation
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning for Primary Elementary School StudentsThis unit is part of a Julie Flett BUNDLE: Supporting First Nations and Metis Literature in the Primary Classroom - Discovery of SelfWith this unit, students will explore this incredibly rich story with comprehension reading strategies such as visualization, connection, questioning, transitioning and summarizing.Easy to use reading response pages in blank, interlined and lined versions, have been created
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K - 4th
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Also included in:Â Julie Flett Lesson BUNDLE - Inclusive Learning for Primary Students
Shi-shi-etko and Shin-chi's Canoe Lessons BUNDLE - Inclusive Learning
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning for Elementary School Students OVER 18 (No Prep) ACTIVITIES!! Easy to use reading response pages have been created for each lesson. The worksheets have been adapted for all levels of abilities; including lined, interlined and modified versions of the response sheets. Student evaluation and teacher evaluation rubrics are also included. Reading comprehension strategies used in these units are: Connection, Visualization, Main Idea, Retell, Comp
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K - 4th
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Fall Holiday Nonfiction Units Bundle + FREE Spanish
SAVE BIG with this 4 pack BUNDLE! Have fun learning with these easy-prep, nonfiction units. They include visuals, vocabulary cards, nonfiction texts, graphic organizers, close reading, math activities and more. They´re great for boosting vocabulary development and supporting literacy skills while learning about the topic. This resource was created by Nikki and Nacho - previously known as Nicole and Eliceo.TEACHER-FRlENDLY FEATURESThis resource has been teacher-tested and approved, downloads in a
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1st - 3rd
Metis Lesson BUNDLE - Strong Readers
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning in the Primary Classroom This learning resource, geared for primary students, uses learning strategies to create a deeper understanding about the Metis culture, fostering an inclusive environment. This bundle is perfect for: class discussions, individual learning or independent group learning stations.** This product is featured in my blog: Guided Reading with a Metis Focus. Learn how I use this bundled unit; through guided reading groups an
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K - 3rd
Residential Schools Lessons – A Unit for Primary Grades - Inclusive Learning
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusion Learning for Elementary School Students First Steps in Understanding Residential Schools is a unit created to support many beautifully written and illustrated books that tell the stories of First Nation, Inuit and Metis children attending residential schools. This unit is specifically geared towards primary students.The books used in this unit are:Shi-shi-etko written by Nicola I Campbell and Illustrated by Kim LaFlave - Lesson Focus - Connection, Vi
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1st - 4th
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Columbus Day Reader
Columbus Day ReaderThe ten pages included the following sentences,1. It is August 3, 1492. There are three ships in the harbor.2. The three ships are the Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria.3. These three ships are heading out across the ocean.4. The leader of the voyage is Christopher Columbus.5. Christopher Columbus is the captain of the Santa Maria.6. He is an explorer, a navigator, and a map maker.7. Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand are the rulers of Spain. 8. They pay for Columbus’ voyag
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K - 2nd
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Also included in:Â Emergent Readers BUNDLE
Julie Flett Lesson BUNDLE - Inclusive Learning for Primary Students
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning for Primary Elementary School StudentsThis learning resource BUNDLE uses reading strategies: Connection, Questioning, Visualization, Inferring, Transitioning and Summarizing Differentiated comprehension tasks create powerful understanding for primary students and are suitable for pre-kindergartens to Grade3.This bundle contains the following learning resources units:My Heart Fills with Happiness written by Monique Gray Smith, illustrated by
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PreK - 3rd
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Stand Like A Cedar Lessons - Indigenous Inclusive Learning
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning in Elementary SchoolsNINE different comprehension activities support the story, Stand Like a Cedar, written by Nicola I. Campbell and illustrated by Carrielynn Victor.Reading Response activities include:Visualization, Connection, Meaning/Infer, Question, Plus... Place-Based Learning Activity, Sensory Writing, and Nle?kepmxcin / Sto:lo Halq'emeylem / English Word FocusThis unit is developed to support a single read aloud copy. There is zero p
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1st - 5th
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Roy Henry Vickers Traditional Stories Lessons - Indigenous Resource
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning for Elementary School StudentsThis unit supports the books: Peace Dancer, Raven Brings the Light, Orca Chief, and Cloudwalker, with reading comprehension strategies bundled together in a student response booklet. Included in this unit are: Ties to the BC Curriculum Big Ideas for Grades 2-6 in Language Arts and Grades 2 and 3 in Social Studies. (Outside of BC, similar curricular comparisons can be made.) St
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2nd - 5th
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My Heart Fills With Happiness Lessons - Indigenous Resource
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning for Primary Elementary School Students This product allows users to create a class book or individual student books based on the story, My Heart Fills With Happiness, written by Monique Gray Smith and illustrated by Julie Flett.The story and final products are a beautiful way for younger learners/readers/writers to connect with the story while celebrating 'self' and each other as a community.This activity is suitable for kindergartners (with
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PreK - 3rd
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Also included in:Â Julie Flett Lesson BUNDLE - Inclusive Learning for Primary Students
Powwow Day Lesson Plans - Indigenous Inclusive Learning
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning for Primary Elementary School StudentsSEVEN different activities support the charming story, Powwow Daywritten Traci Sorell.Comprehension strategies used in this unit include: Meaning, Infer, Connection, Question, and Prediction PLUS... also included is an informational mini-book that describes: Powwows, the Arena, the Emcee, the Arena Director, the Grand Entry, the Drumming, the dances and in particular, the Jingle Dress Dance This unit is
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2nd - 4th
Also included in:Â Powwow Lesson BUNDLE Indigenous Inclusive Learning
The Three Sisters - Lessons First Peoples' Perspective on Planting
Supporting Indigenous Resources and Reconciliation for Elementary School StudentsThis no-prep, learning resource explores the First Peoples' perspective on 'companion planting' with the Three Sisters. The Strong Stories Kanyen'keha:ka book used to support this unit can be found at Strong Nations online store and the Apple Book version can be purchased here, at the Apple Store. Acquiring this resource is not necessary for this unit, and can be completed without it. Included are comprehension acti
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1st - 4th
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Also included in:Â Haudenosaunee BUNDLE - Lessons and Unit Plan
Raven Tales Lesson Bundle - Trickster Tales - Inclusive Learning
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Elementary School StudentsThis product is featured in my blog! To find out how I use this unit in my class, follow the link: https://www.infusingindigenouslit.com/post/and-along-came-trickster-tales*** UPDATE:Scholastics has discontinued this series. Only purchase if you have access to these resources***This unit is based on the animated series and published graphic novel set, Raven Tales, created by Chris Kientz, published by Rubicon. The stories are not incl
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in:Â Scholastics: Trickster Tales Lessons MEGA BUNDLE - Inclusive Learning
Northern Lights - Look Up At Sky! - Inclusive Learning
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning for Primary Elementary School Students This learning resources includes reading activities and video learning links.Activities include: critical thinking, connecting, sorting and exploring Inuit beliefs in different arctic regions.Also included is a crossword puzzle to extend understanding and three different mini-book activities for students to display their understanding. (A perfect activity to take home and read to the family!) This unit,
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K - 3rd
Also included in:Â Inuit and the Arctic Lessons - Inclusive Learning
The Two Sisters Lessons - An Indigenous Traditional Story - Inclusive Learning
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning for Elementary School StudentsThis learning resource supports the Indigenous Traditional Story, The Two Sisters, written by Pauline Johnson and illustrated by Sandra Butt. Primary students learn about The Two Sisters, also known as The Lions near Vancouver, B.C., with reading strategies such as visualization, questioning/hypothesizing, summarizing and personal opinion.Included in this unit:Connections to the BC Curriculum Big Ideas for Grade
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K - 4th
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SOLAR ECLIPSE: A Few Beautiful Minutes Experiencing a Solar Eclipse - Literature
Are you looking for a fun and beautiful way to teach your students about solar eclipses? These printables perfectly complement the living book, "A Few Beautiful Minutes: Experiencing a Solar Eclipse" by Kate Allen Fox. Click the link to check out this amazing story. These printables are geared toward Pre-K to 3rd grade students, and each page includes pictures for students to color.Included:Writing (Use the story to help students share what they learned about solar eclipses!)Concept Map- What Ha
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PreK - 5th
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Storm Boy and Frog Girl Lessons - Inclusive Learning
This learning resource supports the Indigenous traditional Stories Storm Boy and Frog Girl, retold and illustrated by Paul Owen Lewis, using reading strategies such as connection, questioning, and inferring.Easy to use reading response pages have been created for each lesson. The pages can be compiled to create a final booklet for students to showcase their work. A teacher evaluation rubric and an answer key is also provided.** Storm Boy and Frog Girl, written by Paul Owen is not an authentic In
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2nd - 6th
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President's Day
Celebrate President's Day with this great unit. This unit lets your students explore their creative side with the fun activities and writing prompts. It also allows your students to learn about some of the Presidents of United States. Below is a list of some of the activities included in this unit: ***Updated 01/27/21 with information about President Joseph Biden.-KWL Chart Presidents-KWL Chart Washington-KWL Chart Lincoln-Acrostic Poem President-Acrostic Poem Washington-Make a Word President
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PreK - 4th
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Building an Igloo - Indigenous Resource - Inclusive Learning
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning for Primary Elementary School Students This learning resource includes comprehension activities and video learning links.Activities include: critical thinking, sorting, sequencing and exploring Inuit culture.Also included is a mini-book activity for students to display their understanding. (A perfect activity to take home and read to the family!)This unit, complimented by the other Northern Series Units are perfect for: class discussions, i
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K - 3rd
Also included in:Â Inuit and the Arctic Lessons - Inclusive Learning
Halloween Pumpkin Patch Virtual Field Trip! Digital Resources Morning Work Fall
Boost incredible experiences with a Virtual Field Trip to a Pumpkin Patch for Halloween! This pumpkin patch field trip is a preview of a full version coming soon!Huge Money-Saving Bundles!January Mega-Bundle (10 Book Companions + 1 Virtual Field Trip)February Mega-Bundle (Valentines + Black History Month 13 Book Companions)Women's History Month Mega-BundleRead Across America BundleBest-Selling Book Companions & SEL LessonsChrysanthemum SEL Lesson - Broken Heart ActivityThe Wonky DonkeyThe In
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PreK - 2nd, Not Grade Specific
Not My Girl Lessons - Reconciliation - Inclusive Learning
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning for Elementary School Students This book study has NINE different activities using reading comprehension strategies: connection, visualization, question, and infer ... plus other activities including a take home mini-book!Student and teacher assessment rubrics are customized for each lesson.Not My Girl, written by Christy Jordan-Fenton and Margret Pokiak-Fenton and illustrated by Gabrielle Grimard, depicts the struggles an Inuit girl experie
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K - 4th
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- Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
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