Embark on a cosmic journey into outer space, with a this fun filled topic resource filled with activities to ignite your learners curiosity. Filled with differentiated activities for 5-9 yrs the activities will keep your kids motivated and focussed. The engaging activities delve into the mysteries of the universe through two captivating children’s books: “What the Moon is Like” by Franklyn M. Branley for older children and “Roaring Rockets” by Tony Mitton and Ant Parker for younger children. The activities are tailored to meet the diverse needs and developmental levels of your students, and will foster curiosity, scientific inquiry, and a love for learning. If you don’t have a copy of the books there are videos available on YouTube where your kids can hear and watch the books being read. Your little astronauts will have lots of fun! Watch your science lesson come to life as they make their own rockets and complete the Math, literacy, science and art/craft activities. Also included are two non fiction printable booklets and lots of hands on activities that your kids will love! Activities Include: An information poster activity - ‘What’s in a Space Suit’ which is pitched at two different levels (junior and senior) What’s in a Space Suit labelling activity - A fun and educational labelling activity which helps to develop reading comprehension skills (differentiated for younger and older students) A Space themed 100s board with suggestions for activities and games to strengthen numeracy skills. Touchdown Challenge STEM activity. This activity challenges students to think like an engineer and design a spacecraft that would land safely on the moon. Make a Handprint Rocket - Art Activity - supports children to develop their fine motor skills and use their imaginations to design and make a rocket. Spacewalk Art Activity - this activity can be modified for younger and older students. Older students can use technology to support their design. Moon Picture Activity - this activity can be modified for younger and older students. Name Rocket Craft - this activity can be modified for younger and older students. Design a straw rocket - Science/Technology focus. Make a Balloon Rocket STEM activity - Science/Technology. Older children can work in groups or pairs to complete this activity. Younger students could work with the teacher/or perhaps with an older buddy class. Students are encouraged to work together collaboratively to build the rocket, and then inquire into how the rocket is moving and answer the follow up questions. AND EVEN MORE ACTIVITIES HAVE BEEN ADDED RECENTLY! I HOPE YOU ENJOY THIS UNIT !

Knowing the sounds that letters make is the backbone of early literacy. Add these cards and games to your literacy program and see how quickly your students begin to learn their letter sounds and transfer it into their reading and writing. You will find in this packet an A4-sized alphabet card with letters and fun images that start with matching sounds. The alphabet card shows lowercase and uppercase letters so children can learn to identify and match them. The included A4 blend card shows double consonant blends with a matching image that starts with the blend. It also shows digraphs (in blue) and tri-blends in red. This resource pack also contains suggestions for games and ways they can be used in the classroom. Your kids will love playing the games, and you will be amazed at how quickly they learn their alphabet sounds and blends and start to apply them to their reading and writing. This is a great resource for young children who are just beginning to learn letter sounds and blends. I have used it with my own classes over the years and have had great results. I hope your students enjoy it as much as mine do.

These Guided Reading Cards can be used with groups of students when they are working with you during daily guided reading lessons. I have used these cards with guided reading groups for many years and found that they are great for keeping the children focused on what they are learning. At the beginning of the lesson, I read the card for the week with the students and talked about what it would look like when they were doing it. As the students read, I notice when they are demonstrating the skill and bring their attention back to the objective. I have found these cards really motivating and helpful, and I hope you do, too.

These Guided Reading Cards can be used with groups of students when they are working with you during daily guided reading lessons. I have used these cards with guided reading groups for many years and found that they are great for keeping the children focused exactly on what it is they are learning. At the beginning of the lesson I read the card for the week with the students and talk about what it will look like when they are doing it. As the students read, I notice when they are demonstrating the skill and bring their attention back to the objective. I have found these cards really motivating and helpful, I hope you do too.

Your kids will LOVE the activities in this packet. This book companion is filled with engaging printable activities based on Giles Andreae’s book Giraffe’s Can’t Dance, illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees. I created this packet as a companion to the book, and the activities and templates are listed below. In this unit, you will find comprehensive reading activities, engaging writing tasks, creative math exercises, social and emotional activities, and more! Check out the preview to see what’s included! Contains Before Reading Questions During Reading Questions After Reading Questions All About The Moral of the Story My Giraffe Moment Word Lists Character Snapshot Character Traits Beginning, Middle, and End Problem and Solution What’s Your Favorite Part Who’s Who? What’s the Setting Word Match Let’s Learn Words What do you think? Letter to Gerald Predict and Confirm Book Review Story Reflection Acrostic Poem Story Cube Bookmark Design a Bookcover Letter to the Author Giraffes Can’t Dance Close Activity Wordsearch Character Emotions I am Special Friendship Flag Growth Mindset Facts About Giraffes - Did You Know? Facts About Giraffes Comprehension Questions Label the Parts Match the Facts Giraffes Fun Facts Learning Booklet - Color Giraffes Fun Facts Learning Booklet - B&W Count the Spots Color the Animals Giraffe Problem Solving Which Path Leads to Cricket? Which Path Leads to Lion? Jungle Maze Answer Keys

Your students will LOVE the activities in this packet. This book companion is filled with engaging printable activities based on Christopher Denise’s book Knight Owl. A tale of a determined little Owl who builds strength and confidence and achieves his great dream of becoming a knight. I created this packet as a companion to the book, and the activities and templates are listed below. This unit includes comprehensive reading and writing tasks, social and emotional activities, and more! Check out the preview to get a look at what’s included. ACTIVITIES INCLUDED ARE: Reading Comprehension Questions Before Reading Questions During Reading Questions After Reading Questions The Moral of the Story Moral of the Story Comprehension Questions My Wishes Activity Knight Owl’s Dream Drawing Character Snapshot Character Traits Bubble Map Beginning, Middle, and End Problem and Solution What’s Your Favorite Part? Who’s Who? What’s the Setting? Word Match Knight Owl’s Adventure Writing Letter to Knight Owl Predict and Confirm Book Review Story Reflection Writing Activity Acrostic Poem Story Cube Design a Bookmark Design a Bookcover Letter to the Author Wordsearch Character Emotions I am Special Friendship Flag Growth Mindset Activity Pizza Party Fun! Which Path Leads to Dragon? Castle Maze Answer Keys

The Rainbow Fish Book Companion: Reading, Writing, Math, and more! The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister is by far my favorite book for the beginning of a new year. The story focuses on friendship, kindness, and caring, and the activities will keep your students motivated and engaged. I created this packet as a companion to the book, and the activities and templates are listed below. In this unit, you will find comprehensive reading activities, engaging writing tasks, creative math exercises, social and emotional activities, and more! Check out the preview to get a look at what’s included. CONTAINS Reading comprehension questions before, during, and after the reading. Word Lists Character Snapshot. Character Traits What’s the Order? Beginning, Middle, and End. Problem and Solution What’s Your Favorite Part? Who’s Who? What��s the Setting? Word Match What do you think? My Rainbow Fish Moment. Letter to the Rainbow Fish Predict and Confirm. Book Review. Story Reflection. Lost in a Maze Lost in a Maze Challenge Acrostic Poem Story Cube Bookmark Design a Book Cover Letter to the Author Close Activity Facts About Scales Facts About Scales - Comprehension Questions Parts of a Fish Fishy Labeling Fishy Facts Fishy Facts Comprehension Questions Fish Fact Cards Fishbowl Addition and Subtraction Odd or Even? Colour by Numbers Subtraction Ocean Math Problem Solving Answer Keys

An excellent resource for teachers, substitutes, and home-schoolers! This book companion contains engaging, printable activities based on Where the Lyrebird Lives by Vikki Conley and illustrated by Max Hamilton. This delightful book was shortlisted for the CBCA 2023 Book of the Year—Early Childhood and shares a message of the importance of caring for endangered animals and their habitats. This resource is full of engaging activities that will keep your students motivated and learning. It includes reading passages, comprehension questions, writing responses, vocabulary activities, and more. There are 51 pages in all, including answer keys. It will save you time, and your students will LOVE it. The book is not included but you can find a great online read aloud here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxCRAUCclgU&ab_channel=ReadingwithJasmin

Make learning all about owls fun and hands-on in your classroom! This engaging unit includes a pre-and post-assessment activity and a KWL chart so your children can map their learning. Reading passages with comprehension questions, wall display resources, topic vocabulary activities, and much more are also included. It will keep your students motivated and engaged. Gather together some books about owls that the children can access to learn more about these amazing creatures. Create a wall display space where your students can explore and investigate using the included printables, vocabulary cards, and photo posters. Encourage your students to display their work proudly as they work through the activities. This resource is great for both teachers and substitutes. It is full of no-prep activities, saving you lots of time. And your students will love it!

This FREEBIE is designed to give you a peek into my 76-page differentiated unit - Space: Literacy, Math, Science, and STEM Activities for Grades 1-5. Activities Include: What’s in a Space Suit labeling activity - A fun and educational labeling activity that helps to develop reading comprehension skills (differentiated for younger and older students in full unit) Name Rocket Craft - this activity can be modified for younger and older students. Design a straw rocket - a craft activity with a science/technology focus. Writing response activity Word search Counting in fours game These activities are just a few of the many great resources you will find in the full packet (check out the link below). Thank you so much for downloading this resource.