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Character education Common Core RL.2.1 resources
Kevin Henkes Back to School Author Study | Chrysanthemum, Wemberly Worried
This author study is perfect for the first weeks of school and is designed to introduce the importance of “making meaning” while reading. Throughout this unit students will begin to ask the question, “What do good readers do?” as they learn to apply reading skills to aid in making meaning from the text. Each story includes a lesson plan, focus skill/strategy worksheets, comprehension questions, activities, and a craft. Included books and focus skills:Chrysanthemum (staying focused)Wemberly Worri
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Also included in: Back to School BUNDLE
My Mouth is a Volcano Printable and Digital Activities and Writing Craft
My Mouth is a Volcano by Julia Cook is a story students and teachers can relate to. Louis has a problem with interrupting and when he has something to say, his words rumble and grumble until they erupt right out of his mouth! This picture book companion has comprehension activities, vocabulary practice, and a craft that can be used for written responses.When you download this .zip file, you will find three resources:Original File - this is a printable packet for students with teacher answer keys
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2nd - 3rd
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The Invisible Boy Read Aloud - Back to School Activities - Reading Comprehension
These The Invisible Boy read aloud activities will help your students learn how to include others.Our interactive read-aloud lesson plan is designed to be taught over multiple lessons. This allows students an opportunity to dive deeper into the text, make connections to the characters and events and most importantly, fall in love with the story.Each lesson provides students a different purpose for revisiting the text, talking about it and responding to it.To teach these lessons you will need:The
Grades:
1st - 2nd
Also included in: Back to School Read Alouds Reading Activities - September
Do Unto Otters Printable and Digital Activities
Do Unto Otters by Laurie Keller is a story that can be read any time of year with a message about manners. This book companion contains comprehension questions, vocabulary words, graphic organizers, and two writing crafts (an otter craft and a rabbit craft) that can be paired with this story.When you download this .zip file, you will find three resources:Original File - this is a printable packet for students with teacher answer keysGoogle Slides Link - copy and assign the student pages in Googl
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2nd - 3rd
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Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun Printable and Digital Activities
Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun by Maria Dismondy is a story about having the courage to be who you are. This picture book companion has comprehension activities, vocabulary practice, and a craft that can be used for written responses.When you download this .zip file, you will find three resources:Original File - this is a printable packet for students with teacher answer keysGoogle Slides Link - copy and assign the student pages in Google ClassroomStudent PDF - this is a fillable PDF that students c
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2nd - 3rd
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Also included in: Maria Dismondy Book Companion Bundle Printable and Digital Activities
Enemy Pie Printable and Digital Activities and Writing Craft
Enemy Pie by Derek Munson is one of my favorite picture books to use with my second grade classroom at the beginning of the school year. This picture book companion is filled with comprehension activities, vocabulary practice, two pie crafts, and a game. When you download this .zip file, you will find three resources:Original File - this is a printable packet for students with teacher answer keysGoogle Slides Link - copy and assign the student pages in Google ClassroomStudent PDF - this is a fil
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2nd - 3rd
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A Bad Case of Tattle Tongue Activities
A Bad Case of Tattle Tongue by Julia Cook is a great picture book for helping students recognize the difference between tattling and warning (or reporting). This picture book companion is filled with comprehension activities, vocabulary practice, a tattle tongue craft, and writing prompts.When you download this .zip file, you will find three resources:Original File - this is a printable packet for students with teacher answer keysGoogle Slides Link - copy and assign the student pages in Google C
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2nd - 3rd
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The Giving Tree Read Aloud - Fall Apples Activities - Reading Comprehension
This "The Giving Tree" printable or digital interactive read-aloud lesson plan pack includes rigorous text dependent questions, differentiated graphic organizers, response to text writing activities, a craftivity, and detailed lesson plans. These "Giving Tree" activities will help you meet several core standards while maintaining your tradition of reading aloud for pleasure. You will guide students to use evidence from the text to deepen their understanding of the story and respond in meaningful
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1st - 2nd
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Also included in: Read Alouds Bundle - Reading Comprehension - A Year of Read Alouds
What Do You Do With an Idea? Read Aloud - Reading Comprehension Activities
This "What Do You Do With an Idea?" printable or digital interactive read-aloud lesson plan pack includes rigorous text dependent questions, differentiated graphic organizers, response to text writing activities, a craftivity, and detailed lesson plans. These "What Do You Do With an Idea" activities will help you meet several core standards while maintaining your tradition of reading aloud for pleasure. You will guide students to use evidence from the text to deepen their understanding of the st
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1st - 2nd
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Also included in: Read Alouds Bundle - Reading Comprehension - A Year of Read Alouds
You Get What You Get – Managing Disappointment - PreK-2 Lesson & Activities
You Get What You Get by Julie GassmanThis resource uses the book You Get What You Get by Julie Gassman to teach disappointment to young students. The main character of the book, Melvin, throws fit after fit when he doesn't get what he wants. However, the rule at school is that he gets what he gets and doesn’t throw a fit. He does not do this at home until one day when his sister throws a fit. He accidentally shares the rule with his family. He soon realizes it is the best way to handle disappoin
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PreK - 2nd
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The Magical Yet Back to School Activities Growth Mindset Positive Affirmations
Looking for a great resource to teach a growth mindset to your students? Look no further than "The Magical Yet" book companion! This comprehensive resource is perfect for the beginning of the school year, providing activities that emphasize the message of perseverance and striving towards our goals.Included in this unit is a story map to help guide students through the book, as well as a fun and engaging craft centered around the word "yet." The unit also includes a words of affirmation lesson,
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1st - 2nd
Also included in: Interactive Read Aloud Books and Activities with Crafts #summersavings24
Emotional Regulation Back to School Read Aloud Books & Activities Feelings Chart
Enhance your social-emotional learning with the Emotional Regulation Book Companion Bundle! This resource includes 5 read aloud book companion lessons and activities to help students understand and express their feelings. Perfect for back to school or anytime you want to teach kids about their emotions!⭐Children will participate in classroom discussions and book chats, share their feelings in written form, and participate in fun, engaging activities that build emotional awareness and social skil
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PreK - 2nd
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The Day You Begin Read Aloud Back to School Reading Activities #summersavings24
Are you searching for a way to kick off the school year with a fun and engaging activity that promotes acceptance and celebrates individuality? Look no further than our The Day You Begin book companion unit! This comprehensive unit is designed to help students get to know each other, find common ground, and embrace their unique qualities. With activities ranging from "all about me" posters and alike-but-different partner exercises to favorite thing about me writing and drawing prompts, find-a-fr
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1st - 2nd
Also included in: Interactive Read Aloud Books and Activities with Crafts #summersavings24
Lacey Walker, NonStop Talker Listening Skills Read Aloud Book Lesson Activities
Help your students understand the importance of listening with the Lacey Walker, Nonstop Talker Picture Book Companion Lesson & Read Aloud Activities! Teach each student how to be a good listener who shows respect with this engaging read aloud lesson and social-emotional learning activities.⭐Lacey Walker, Nonstop Talker book companion lesson teaches us about using good listening skills and whole body listening. Children will learn when it is important to listen rather than talk. ⭐Perfect for
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PreK - 2nd
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The Jelly Donut Difference Printable and Digital Activities
The Jelly Donut Difference by Maria Dismondy is a story about sharing kindness with the world. This picture book companion has comprehension activities, vocabulary practice, and a donut craft booklet that can be used for written responses.When you download this .zip file, you will find three resources:Original File - this is a printable packet for students with teacher answer keysGoogle Slides Link - copy and assign the student pages in Google ClassroomStudent PDF - this is a fillable PDF that s
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2nd - 3rd
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Also included in: Maria Dismondy Book Companion Bundle Printable and Digital Activities
STEAM Activities Piggie & Elephant STEM & Steam Challenges Makerspace Task Cards
Makerspace Task Cards are perfect If you are a fan of Mo Willems’s Elephant and Piggie books and you love Makerspace, STEM, and STEAM challenge task cards! These STEAM activities make perfect STEM Sub Plans, and you are going to love encouraging your students to work through the Engineering Design Process with these thought-provoking Makerspace Challenges in print and digital versions. Each challenge is based on a Mo Willems book (books not included) and focuses on the problem the character enc
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1st - 2nd
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
Social Emotional Learning: Read Alouds Bundle
Social Emotional Learning is more important than ever right now. But how can you fit it into your schedule? Picture books are a great way to easily incorporate SEL! These interactive read aloud lesson plans for Social Emotional Learning are ready for you to simply print and teach! They were developed to support you in teaching, modeling and reinforcing these important skills.There are 40 units with detailed, interactive read-alouds to teach SEL skills with picture books. Full of hands-on, en
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1st - 3rd
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Ish Read Aloud - Back to School Activities - Reading Comprehension
These Ish activities will teach students about being themselves in finding joy in creativity with week-long lesson plans and book activities. These lesson plans will guide you through 3-5 daily interactive reading lessons for a full week of engaging activities your students will love! Each day students will interact with the book for a different purpose and then complete a corresponding printable or digital activity to reflect on the story more deeply.To teach these lessons you will need:Ish by
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1st - 2nd
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Also included in: Back to School Read Alouds Reading Activities - September
The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes Read Aloud - Reading Comprehension
These Girl Who Never Made Mistakes read aloud activities will teach students about growth mindset with week-long lesson plans and book activities. These lesson plans will guide you through 3-5 daily interactive reading lessons for a full week of engaging activities your students will love! Each day students will interact with the book for a different purpose and then complete a corresponding printable or digital activity to reflect on the story more deeply.To teach these lessons you will need:Th
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1st - 2nd
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Also included in: Back to School Read Alouds Reading Activities 2 - September
The Invisible Boy Printable and Digital Activities
The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig is a sweet story about compassion, inclusion, and the power of kindness. In this story, a boy named Brian feels invisible. Nobody ever seems to notice him or think to include him...until a new kid comes to class. This is a great book to read when building classroom community! This picture book companion contains comprehension questions, vocabulary cards, graphic organizers, and a directed drawing that can be paired with a writing activity. These activities can b
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2nd - 3rd
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The Sandwich Swap Printable and Digital Activities
The Sandwich Swap by Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah and Kelly DiPucchio is a sweet story about friendship, acceptance, and keeping an open mind. In this story, two girls learn that their friendship is much stronger than their differences. This picture book companion contains comprehension questions, a sequencing activity, vocabulary cards, graphic organizers, and a sandwich craft to use with this text. These activities can be used in a small group setting or with your entire class.When you
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2nd - 3rd
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Manners Honesty Respect Social Skills Lessons Read Aloud Picture Book Activities
Cultivate a respectful and kind classroom environment with the Manners & Respect Read Aloud Book Companion Lessons & SEL Activities! This resource pairs perfectly with your favorite read-aloud books to teach students essential social skills like manners, respect, being a good listener, honesty, and tattling. Through engaging lessons and picture book activities, students will learn the importance of treating others with kindness and consideration. ⭐Each activity is designed to be interact
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PreK - 2nd
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Listen Buddy and Howard B. Wigglebottom Learns to Listen Activities
This picture book companion works well with Listen Buddy by Helen Lester or Howard B. Wigglebottom Learns to Listen by Howard Binkow. There are comprehension questions, graphic organizers, and a bunny craft included.When you download this .zip file, you will find three resources:Original File - this is a printable packet for students with teacher answer keysGoogle Slides Link - copy and assign the student pages in Google ClassroomStudent PDF - this is a fillable PDF that students can type direct
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2nd - 3rd
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The Recess Queen Printable and Digital Activities
The Recess Queen by Alexis O'Neill is a great story to read at the beginning of the school year when establishing expectations and classroom community. In the story, everyone on the playground is afraid of Mean Jean, the Recess Queen. But, when Katie Sue arrives, everything changes. This picture book companion contains comprehension questions, vocabulary cards, graphic organizers, and a recess royalty craft that can be paired with a writing activity. These activities can be used in a small group
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2nd - 3rd
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