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New Year's Picture Book Activities BUNDLE
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New Year's Picture Book Activities BUNDLE

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Here are 3 Picture Book Activity Sheet products. These come in PDF form and are Ready to Print and Go! Each item includes a Comprehension Sheet that asks students to draw and write about their favorite part and answer some questions related to story. They each have one or more additional Activity pages. Please see each product for what is included.
Back to School Sticker Charts | Rewards and Incentives | BUNDLE
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Back to School Sticker Charts | Rewards and Incentives | BUNDLE

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This Bundle Includes: School Bus Incentive Charts Book Themed Incentive Charts Back to School Incentive Charts Use these to mark reading or behavior progress with individual students, groups or classes. Use stamps, stickers or even your initials to mark off the squares. Charts are 4x5 inches and there are 4 charts per page.
U.S. Presidents Biography Poem Activity
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U.S. Presidents Biography Poem Activity

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This guided U.S. Presidents Bio Poem and Writing Papers Set (writing papers come in both Letter, Legal, Color and B&W variations!) is a great research and poetry writing activity for a lesson, literacy or poetry center or even your substitute file! Or, use the Writing Papers for your own writing activity or prompt! **It includes all Presidents through Joe Biden and helps walk your students through the writing process. **It also includes Example Pages to show them what a completed rough draft and final copy may look like. This poem has a biographical research slant to it. Students are asked to research the person and find the following information: First and Last Name 3-4 words that describe the person an important relationship the person had things the person enjoyed things the person valued things the person learned things the person achieved something the person is remembered for where the person lived date of birth and death This resource includes the following options for EACH person in the set: Graphic Organizer guides students to brainstorm words and ideas they will need for the poem as they read and study about the person. Draft page. This page guides students to fill in each line. Then, they do a spell check with each other and you. 2 Final Draft Writing Pages - LETTER Sized (8.5" x 11") Color and B&W Clip Art versions. Students write the final draft of their entire poem. 2 Final Draft Writing Pages - LEGAL Sized (8.5" x 14") Color and B&W Clip Art versions. Great for students with larger handwriting or who need more space! Students write the final draft of their entire poem. It also includes the following: Description of the Files in the Bundle Page Table of Contents List of People in this Bundle in the form of a Check Off Sheet for Teacher Use Use as a sheet to assign students and check off each part of the project. I pop these on a clip board to mark for the duration of the project. I check off Org. (graphic organizer), R.D. (rough draft), and Final (published piece) as students complete each part. This way, I know where in the process each student is at and can plan accordingly. Teacher Example of the Rough Draft Page. Abraham Lincoln is used on this example page. Teacher Example of the Final Draft Page. Abraham Lincoln is used on this example pages. (Typed and handwritten versions.) BONUS Pages! I’ve included Generic Graphic Organizer, Draft Page and Publishing Pages that have no clip art. Use these for students who want to research a person not in this Bundle. Additional PDFs of just Legal Writing Pages and just Letter Writing Pages allows you to print the Writing Pages by themselves easily. Includes all U.S. Presidents through Joe Biden.
Thanksgiving Picture Book Activity Sheet BUNDLE
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Thanksgiving Picture Book Activity Sheet BUNDLE

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This is a Bundle of resources that you can use with the following picture books for Thanksgiving: Turkey Trouble, 'Twas the Night before THANKSGIVING, A Turkey for Thanksgiving, and Turk and Runt. **Product 1: **Here are some Activity Sheets to use after reading Turkey Trouble by Wendy Silvano. Comprehension Sheet - This sheet asks students to draw and write about their favorite part and answer some questions related to story. Answer Key is included. It asks students to: ✸ draw their favorite part ✸ write some onomatopoeia words ✸ define the word “disguise” ✸ and answer some questions. Venn Diagram - a page where the students Compare and Contrast turkeys to whatever they want. Story Map #1 - Students use words and/or pictures to fill in the characters, setting, problem and solution of the story. Story Map #2 - Students use words and/or pictures to fill in the characters, setting, beginning, middle, end, and moral of the story. Product 2: Here are 2 Activity Sheets to use after reading 'Twas the Night Before THANKSGIVING. ✹ Activity Sheet #1 asks them to draw their favorite part, identify words that rhyme with hay, define the word feasted, and answer some questions. ✹ Activity Sheet #2 is a Missing Poster. Students fill in the blanks and draw the missing turkey. ✹ Activity Sheet #3 is a Story Map. Students fill in the characters, setting, problem and solution. Product 3: Here are some Activity Sheets to use after reading A Turkey for Thanksgiving by Eve Bunting. ✹ Activity Sheet #1 Comprehension Sheet - This sheet asks students to draw their favorite part, write their favorite Thanksgiving foods, define the word “bellow”, answer some questions, and write about their favorite holiday memory on the back. An Answer Key is included for this sheet. ✹ Activity Sheet #2 Compare and Contrast- This page asks students to compare and contrast a real moose to a make believe moose. ✹ Activity Sheet #3 Story Maps - 3 Story Maps to choose from. a. characters, setting, beginning, middle, end b. characters, setting, beginning, middle, end, moral of the story c. characters, setting, problem, solution ✹ Activity Sheet #4 Bonus Research a Moose Page - Students are asked to research about moose. Product 4: Here are some Activity Sheets to use after reading the book, Turk and Runt, by Lisa Wheeler. ✹ Activity Sheet #1 asks them to draw their favorite part, write six action verbs, define the word audition, answer some questions and write a letter to Runt’s parents on the back explaining why they should listen to him. ✹ Activity Sheet #2 is a Compare & Contrast activity. Students compare Turk and Runt. ✹ Activity Sheets #3 Story Maps - 3 Story Maps to choose from. a. characters, setting, beginning, middle, end b. characters, setting, beginning, middle, end, moral of the story c. characters, setting, problem, solution ✹ Activity Sheets #4 Bonus Turkey Research Activity Sheets. One uses a Farm turkey theme and the other uses a Wild turkey theme.
LIfe Cycle Word Search BUNDLE
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LIfe Cycle Word Search BUNDLE

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This is a Bundle of a Ready to Go Life Cycle Word Searches at a Great Discount! It includes Butterflies, Honey Bees, Frogs and Sea Turtles. Each Word Search has 2 LEVELS for Elementary students so you can differentiate or take this to your next grade level! They look exactly alike except for the search itself! Easy Level: Words are horizontal and vertical (forward direction only) in an all uppercase puzzle. Hard Level: Words are in vertical and horizontal (frontwards and backwards). They are also diagonal from the left down to the right only in an all uppercase puzzle. Currently Includes: Butterflies Honey Bees Frogs Sea Turtle Each Word Search has: Full Color page B&W reproducible page Answer Key
Spy-A-Word: WINTER BUNDLE
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Spy-A-Word: WINTER BUNDLE

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Spy-A-Word Winter Bundle Students cut out the letters and form words. They write the words on the blanks and color the page. Includes: Snowman Gingerbread Man Santa’s Elves Reindeer Merry Christmas Happy Hanukkah Happy New Year Great Center Activity!
Greek and Roman Mythology Activity Sheet BUNDLE
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Greek and Roman Mythology Activity Sheet BUNDLE

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Do you teach both Greek and Roman Mythology? Then this Bundle will save you money over buying these products separately! This PDF Bundle includes both the Greek and Roman Mythology Activity Sheets. (8.5" x 11") 21 Ready-to-go poster/graphic organizers for Greek Mythology Research: Aphrodite, Apollo, Ares, Artemis, Athena, Cronus, Demeter, Dionysus, Hades, Hephaestus, Hera, Heracles, Hermes, Hestia, Odysseus, Pandora, Persephone, Poseidon, Rhea and Zeus. 20 Ready-to-go poster/graphic organizers for Roman Mythology Research: Apollo, Ceres, Diana, Hercules, Juno, Jupiter, Liber, Mars, Mercury, Minerva, Neptune, Ops, Pluto, Proserpina, Saturn, Ulysses, Venus, Vesta and Vulcan. Also included is a Plain, Generic Activity Sheet if you have another character of interest. Information asked for: God/Goddess of… Famous for… Family Interesting Tidbits Character Traits Lessons Learned Physical Characteristics Sources Students can color add their own decorative touches to it after they fill it out.
Four Seasons Word Search BUNDLE
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Four Seasons Word Search BUNDLE

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This Bundle includes Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer Word Searches (each with Easy and Hard Versions) at 40% off! Each Season has 2 LEVELS of Word Searches for Elementary students. These No Prep Printables are Great for Word Search Lovers, Early Finishers, Sponge Activity, Morning Work, Literacy Centers and More!! Easy Level: Words are horizontal and vertical (forward direction only) in an all uppercase puzzle. Hard Level: Words are in vertical and horizontal (frontwards and backwards). They are also diagonal from the left down to the right only in an all uppercase puzzle. They look exactly alike except for the search itself! Easy to Differentiate for your students! Each word search comes in: Full Color B&W reproducible Answer Key
Fall Incentive Reward Charts Bundle
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Fall Incentive Reward Charts Bundle

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Use these Fall Themed Incentive Charts to mark reading or behavior progress with individual students, groups or classes. Use stamps, stickers or even your initials to mark off the squares. Charts are 4x5 inches and there are 4 charts per page. Please see the Preview. This includes 4 Fall themed Products: Apple, Fall, Sunflower and Pumpkin.
Holidays Around the World | BUNDLE of Elementary Word Searches
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Holidays Around the World | BUNDLE of Elementary Word Searches

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This is a Bundle of a Ready to Go “Holidays Around the World” Word Searches at 50% off! It includes Hanukkah, Diwali, Las Posadas, Chinese New Year, St. Lucia’s Day and Kwanzaa. Each Holiday has 2 LEVELS of a Ready to Go Word Searches for Elementary students which makes this activity easy to differentiate! These No Prep Printables are Great for Word Search Lovers, Early Finishers, Sponge Activity, Morning Work, Literacy Centers and More!! Easy Level: Words are horizontal and vertical (forward direction only) in an all uppercase puzzle. Hard Level: Words are in vertical and horizontal (frontwards and backwards). They are also diagonal from the left down to the right only in an all uppercase puzzle. They look exactly alike except for the search itself! Easy to Differentiate for your students! Includes: Hanukkah Diwali Kwanzaa Chinese New Year Las Posadas St. Lucia’s Day All come with: Full Color Word Search B&W Word Search Answer Key
Bookworm Library Sign BUNDLE - Label and Organize, with Forms, Passes, Signs and More!
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Bookworm Library Sign BUNDLE - Label and Organize, with Forms, Passes, Signs and More!

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This Library Bookworm Decor Bundle includes: a Book Return Sign, 2 Book Check Out Signs, 2 Book Hold Signs, Hold Forms and Notes, a Book Hospital Sign, Library Passes, Library Reward Coupons, 2 sets of Alphabet and Number signs/labels, Bookworm Bookmarks, Reading Logs, and the colorful Book Care Sign Set. The Book Return Sign, Book Check Out Signs, Book Hold Sign, and Book Hospital Sign all come in 2 Versions as seen in the thumbnails. And, each sign also comes in multiple sizes to meet your book turn in needs. Need a large sign for a crate or a small sign for a shelf? One of these is sure to meet your needs! All signs come in: 8.5" x 11", 7" x 9", 5" x 6.47", 3 x 3.88", 2.5" x 3.24", 2" x 2.29" Library Book Hold Request Form Hold Option #1: Cut quarter-page Hold slips for students to fill out. Hold Option #2: Use the full page clipboard formatted form. Note #1: Fill out and send to the student to pick up their book. Note #2: Fill out and attach with books checked out to the student and delivered. Library Pass Set Library Pass #1 - Print, add your Teacher/Room name, laminate. Library Pass #2 - Print a stack to fill out for specific work visits to library. Library Pass #3 - Print and cut these coupon passes to give to students as a reward. This allows the student to check out an extra library book. Print and give these to teachers to use as a FREE Teacher Reward! Bookworm Bookmarks - Full Color or B&W for students to color in. Great for Reward! ABC and 123 Signs and Labels - Full Color 2 Versions each in 2 sizes Alphabet and Numbers 1-32 in both versions Blank Labels of all designs included! Bookworm Reading Logs - Full Color or B&W for students to color in. With and without Parent Signature lines. BONUS! Book Care Posters Set comes in Full Color. These 14 Signs are 8.5" x 11". See the Preview for all the signs. Rules included are: Keep books away from pets. Keep books away from little kids. Keep books away from babies. Do not draw, color, or write in books. Keep glue and stickers away from books. Do not fold, rip, or cut pages. Leave book labels on the books. Keep books away from food. Keep your books dry. Keep books safe in your book bag. Keep books safe on a shelf. Enjoy your books! Turn pages carefully and use a bookmark. Read with clean hands. Permission for Clip Art Usage per Kate Hadfield Designs Extended License #20/135368215/T
Animal Research MEGA BUNDLE
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Animal Research MEGA BUNDLE

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This ★MEGA BUNDLE★ includes 11 Animal Research Poster Activity sets at a Great Discount! A total of 134 animal specific pages are included as well as Generic pages in each set! All Ready to Print and Go! Each set includes 4 Versions: Version 1: U.S. Spelling with Sources box. Version 2: U.S. Spelling without Sources box. Version 3: UK/CAN/AUS Spelling with Sources box. Version 4: UK/CAN/AUS Spelling without Sources box.