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Synthesizing While Reading

March 27, 2013

Synthesizing is when readers change their thinking as they read. They are working to put together all of the strategies you have taught them to form thoughts, opinions and conclusions. Synthesizing can be difficult to teach because it involves so many pieces. We have put together a collection of organizers to make the process easier [...]

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2nd Grade Paragraph Writing Rubric

March 26, 2013

This paragraph writing rubric is designed around the second grade Common Core standards. We have also included a writing prompt to use as an assessment. Paragraph Rubric Sunny Day Writing Prompt

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Cereal Box Nonfiction

March 20, 2013

Nonfiction comes in all forms. Make a fun nonfiction reading lesson by encouraging students to read cereal boxes. These activities can be mini-lessons or become centers for independent work. Graphic Organizer Adjectives Persuasive Writing Prompt

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Beginning Fractions

March 18, 2013

We have created this fraction activities to help introduce the concept of fractions to your students. CCSS.Math.Content.2.G.A.3 Partition circles and rectangles into two, three, or four equal shares, describe the shares using the words halves, thirds, half of, a third of, etc., and describe the whole as two halves, three thirds, four fourths. Recognize that [...]

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LeapFrog Reading Month Campaign

March 17, 2013

As teachers and parents, we know how important reading with your child every night is. We see firsthand that children who have been read to often as young children, tend to enjoy reading more and become stronger readers. Just 20 minutes at bedtime can have a positive impact on your child’s reading growth. LeapFrog knows [...]

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Earth Day Activity Booklet

March 16, 2013

Use this Earth Day activity booklet to help your children celebrate! Earth Day Activity Booklet

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Reading Response Prompts

March 14, 2013

Use these prompts for your reading response journals. We have created prompts for nonfiction and fiction reading. You might choose to assign a prompt to students or let them choose one that fits their reading. Make sure you give students guidelines so they are aware of your expectations. Nonfiction Response Prompts Fiction Response Prompts How [...]

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Counting Money Activities

March 13, 2013

We have put together an assortment of activities to help your students practice counting money in the classroom. Anchor Chart Coin Pictures Print in color and laminate for realistic looking coins. We like to cut the coins out and attach a magnet to make a center at the board. Coin Sorting Chart Have students sort [...]

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Spring Words Word Wall

March 12, 2013

A colorful chart full of spring words – a great tool for young writers! Spring Word Wall

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Writing Sentences

March 11, 2013

We have created these sentence activities to help your students get more practice with writing complete sentences that make sense. Anchor Chart A Sentence About Me What’s My Order Mixed Up Sentences Roll a Sentence Students roll the noun and verb dice and then create their own sentences. Super Sentences These superhero cards encourage students [...]

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Nonfiction Book Basket Labels

March 8, 2013

Use these to organize your nonfiction books or turn these labels into a center. You can add a label to each basket. Students then sort the nonfiction books into the correct basket. We have included one blank card with each set in case there is a category we didn’t think of! Chevron Labels Polka Dot [...]

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Autobiography Blank Booklet & Planner

March 7, 2013

This organizer and booklet are designed to be an introduction to biographies. A great way to begin is by having students write an autobiography! This can be helpful during a biography study or a back to school activity. Autobiography Planner Autobiography Booklet

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Bird Research Passages

March 7, 2013

We have created this passages to help your younger students complete research. We have tried to include the most important facts along with a colorful photo. Bald Eagle Cooper’s Hawk Cardinal Red-headed Woodpecker Black-capped Chickadee Long-eared Owl For bird calls, videos and information about other birds, we suggest visiting The Cornell Lab of Ornithology: All About [...]

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-ed & -ing Endings Fortune Teller

March 6, 2013

A fun and ready to go way to review adding -ed and -ing endings to words! All you have to do is print, cut and fold for a great center activity. Fortune Teller

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Animals are… Fact Organizer

March 6, 2013

This organizer is a way for students to record facts they are learning about animals or insects. It can be used as a way to collect research or as a way for students to process what they are reading in order to build comprehension skills. Animals are… Fact Organizer

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