These are templates for students to make their own paper circuits incorporated into a Valentine's Day card. There are three different cards that get copied back to back with the template for the light circuit. Great way to tie into your unit on Electricity, Energy, and Circuits. ***PLEASE NOTE: Additional materials are needed for these cards*** 5mm copper tape http://www.amazon.com/SparkFun-Copper-Tape-5mm-50ft/dp/B007R9UOBM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1422679251&sr=8-1&keywords=5mm+copper+tape 3V LED Lights http://www.amazon.com/60Pcs-Round-Assorted-Color-Emitting/dp/B00977I4QY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1422679298&sr=8-2&keywords=3v+led+lights 3V coin cell batteries (from any store), binder clips, and cardstock (any color). This packet includes: Directions page 3 card and circuit templates Please make sure to rate and leave feedback!

This program is designed for student self-assessment with the Math Common Core Standards. Students will be able to Self-assess and monitor their progress with the Math Common Core Standards. *Students will get 9 pieces of food with the Common Core Standards listed in child friendly language with “I Can…” statements. Students will color the food as they master a standard, and paste it onto a paper plate. (Great to display in the classroom for self-monitoring their progress) *Students will get a recording sheet with an assembled Math Meal, and will color and date each part of the Math Meal as they master each standard. This is a great way to document student progress for a portfolio, or data notebook. * Teacher will get a recording graph sheet to document the progress of each student’s Math Meals. Please rate and leave feedback, and be sure to check out my other items on TPT!

This is a set of clipart for use when teaching "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?" Clipart is for use in personal and commercial use. The pack includes color and black and white masters: Brown Bear Red Bird Yellow Duck Blue Horse Green Frog Purple Cat Black Sheep White Dog Goldfish Teacher Please make sure to rate and leave feedback. Thanks!

This is a 45 page science journal based on the Kindergarten Next Generation Science standards. Click the link to view the science standards on the Next Generation website. http://www.nextgenscience.org The journal has several thinking maps, writing pages, spaces for drawings, matching pictures to labels, graphing and charting, sorting activities and much, much more...! All activities can be completed and differentiated for all ability levels in your class, and contain age appropriate activities for Kindergarten students to be confident as they work! This journal includes: Cover Page Student Information/Table of Contents Page Section 1: Forces and Interactions Title Page 2 Corresponding Activities 2 Student Self Assessment Pages Section 2: Interdependent Relationships Title Page 5 Corresponding Activities 5 Student Self Assessment Pages Section 3: Weather and Climate Title Page 4 Corresponding Activities 4 Student Self Assessment Pages Section 4: Engineering Design Title Page 3 Corresponding Activities 3 Student Self Assessment Pages Section 5: Science Dictionary Title Page 7 Science Dictionary Pages Section 6: Science Concept Checklist (for TEACHER USE) 1 Page Checklist 1 Page of Experiments/Suggestions for Engineering Activities Each activity page and self assessment page has the science standard, and an "I CAN" statement so that the students know what they are working on. Please make sure to rate and leave feedback!

This mini book gives students information about the specific body systems, and allows the students to label the body parts. This packet includes: Cover page Table of contents 5 pages of information about the body system and illustrations 5 pages of labeling body parts and illustrations Simply print, and set up in a science center, or do as a whole group lesson. Please make sure to rate and leave feedback!

This is a simple fact family triangle that I took and alternated to work with multiplication and division. This particular triangle is for identifying the missing quotient in a problem. It gives students the answer and one of the quotients, yet the other is missing. Students can color, cut, and slide the strips of paper into the triangle and solve the problems as they pull the strips of paper through the slits. Each strip of paper has a symbol to show the students which numbers should be together. There is also a blank copy so students can make their own problems (higher level skills). Get creative and make your own problems, then laminate them and set them up in a math center. Please make sure to rate and leave feedback!

Here is a fun activity to get your students up and moving around the room while actively involved in math. Simply print, cut, laminate (if you want to save the cards) and hide the cards around the room. The pack features: Base 10 blocks Money Word Problems Fractions Addition and Subtraction problems Aligned with 5.NBT.A.1, 5.NBT.A.3, 5.NBT.A.4, and 5.NBT.B.7 CCSS All these relate to finding the decimal value for each card. Students record their answer on the answer sheet in the corresponding box. Then they must re-write their answers in the next set of boxes, while rounding their decimal to the nearest hundredth. Finally the students must complete the addition problems, where they are adding the value of two decimals that they found in the hunt.

This is my combo pack for Chicka Chicka Boom Boom. It includes my best selling Literacy Packet and my new STEM packet. Please read the descriptions below, and save $$$ by purchasing the combo pack rather than individually. CHICKA CHICKA BOOM BOOM LITERACY PACK Another great literacy pack available. This one is wonderful to use while working with the story "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom". Check out the free preview to get an idea of the contents. (Please note that not all items included in this pack are displayed in the preview). Here is what is included in this pack: 1 large coconut tree (to be assembled, should be 2ft tall) 1 set of display coconuts with 26 letters 1 set of colored letters to place in the coconut tree, or to act out the story for sequencing 12 pages of word family activities with writing 1 letter sort cut and paste 1 coconut tree designing activity with cut and paste letters 1 name writing with sentence stems 1 creative coconut tree writing 1 display banner STEM CHICKA CHICKA BOOM BOOM TREES This is a great hands on unit for K-2 students that is aligned with ELA & Math CCSS, and Next Generation Science Standards for Engineering & Design. Students will read "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom", and discuss what happened to the letters. Then they will work in small groups to design and build a new "tree" structure that can keep the letters in without falling out or without the structure collapsing. ***Please note additional materials are needed for this activity*** Assorted pieces of cardboard, cardboard tubes, tin foil, magnetic letters, and white glue. This packet includes: Cover Page Introduction and Objective Page 3 pages of ELA, Math and Next Generation Science Standards for K-2 Lesson Procedure Building Trees Differentiated Self Assessment Building Trees Differentiated Math Extension Building Trees Design page Building Trees Explanations Building Trees Rulers Building Trees Banner for classroom display Please make sure to rate and leave feedback! Note: I do not own Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, I merely created these resources to aid in teaching the fabulous book. Please purchase Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr to use in your class! Please make sure to rate and leave feedback!

This is a great hands on unit for K-2 students that is aligned with ELA CCSS, and Next Generation Science Standards for Engineering & Design. Students will complete a 2 part activity: 1. Students will test materials to see which ones float 2. Students will see a PPT on climate change and use the best materials from the previous testing to convert a toy car into an "amphibious car" that drives and floats on water. ***Please note additional materials are needed for this activity*** Clay or playdoh, foam, pool noodles, bubble wrap, newspaper, tin foil, duct tape, pieces of cardboard, toy cars (like Hot Wheels) containers for water. This packet includes: Cover Page Introduction and Objective Page 2 pages of ELA and Next Generation Science Standards for K-2 Lesson Procedure Teacher Prep Building Amphibious Cars Differentiated Self Assessment Building Amphibious Cars Design Sheets Building Amphibious Cars Float/Sink Recording Sheet Building Amphibious Cars Test Results Sheet Building Amphibious Cars Samples Building Amphibious Cars Explanation Sheet Building Amphibious Cars Basic Budget Sheet Building Amphibious Cars Advanced Budget Sheet Building Amphibious Cars Classroom Display Banner Please make sure to rate and leave feedback!

This is a great hands on unit for 4-5 students that is aligned with ELA & Math CCSS, and Next Generation Science Standards for Engineering & Design. In groups students will read informational text about the evolution of clothing to then design and create a futuristic and functional clothing item based on the measurements of one group member. The clothing must be made only from the provided materials, must be able to carry food (snacks), must be wearable and fit the measurements of the selected group member, and be submitted for a weight evaluation. Students also have the option of creating an advertisement for the finished clothing item, which can be completed as a clothing commercial with technology or presented on a poster. ***Please note additional materials are needed for this activity*** Variety of Ziploc bags (small, medium, large), rolls of tape, snack items (pretzels, Goldfish, crackers, etc...), futuristic decorations (tapes, stickers, etc...) and a luggage weighing scale Standards: 4.MD.A.2, 5.MD.C.5, 4.NBT.B.4, 5.NBT.B.5, RI.4.10, RI.5.10, W.4.1, W.4.3, W.5.1, W.5.3, SL.4.1, SL.5.1 This packet includes: Cover Page Introduction and Objective Page 3 pages of ELA, Math and Next Generation Science Standards for 3-5 Lesson Procedures Student self assessment Teacher Sample of Finished Product (NOT FOR STUDENTS) Clothing Evolution Informational Text Designing Clothing Lesson Directions for students Designing Clothing Brainstorming Page Designing Clothing Measurement Recording Sheet Designing Clothing Current Functional Clothing Samples Designing Clothing Student Checklist Designing Clothing Measurement Explanation Designing Clothing Commercial Worksheet Designing Clothing Budget Sheet Designing Clothing Display Banner Designing Clothing Weight Check Please make sure to rate and leave feedback!

This is a 5th Grade Journal that is aligned with Common Core ELA Standards and Next Generation Science Standards. It is a journal that encourages students to mark, deface, tear out pages, paint, and generally "vandalize" it, while meeting academic standards. I made this product based off the idea of an art journal, but wanted to incorporate academics as well. This could be the perfect thing for your students that can't handle "traditional" journals, feel the need to constantly doodle, or are unable to be creative in their own way when it comes to class assignments. Great to have in a STEM/STEAM school and to show differentiation! The Vandalized Volume is over 60 pages and is divided into 6 sections: All About Me Friends & Relationships The World Around Me Keep Calm & Love Science Thinking Like an Engineer Get Creative Each section has 10 pages of activities based on the theme. This journal will encourage creative writing, sequencing events, story telling, researching, designing, testing, predicting, and so much more! Please make sure to rate and leave feedback!

Here is a combined packet of my popular "Life Cycle of a Star" sequencing worksheet, and "Life Cycle of a Star" vocabulary cards. Buy both together and receive an immediate discount! Here are the original descriptions of each: Sequencing Worksheet When I began teaching my Space Unit for Grade 1, I could not find any activities that depicted the star life cycle. We were trying to make connections to previous life cycles we had learned (butterfly, plant). This is a great activity to do with Early Childhood students. This depicts 5 stages of the Star Life Cycle: 1. Stellar Nebula (creation/birth of a star by gases being pulled together). 2. Average Star (when a star is burning brightest and appears yellow). 3. Red Giant (the star is burning off lots of gas, emitting heat so it appears red). 4. Planetary Nebular (gases are escaping the star and it starts getting smaller). 5. White Dwarf (the last phase before a star dies and it grows very small before losing all of its gas). My second language learners loved acting out the start life cycle as well: Pushing hands together and packing them as if they are squeezing the gas together (Stellar Nebula) Putting their hands by their faces with big eyes and smile to "shine" brightly (Average Star) Arms out to their sides and stomping their feet like a giant would (Red Giant) Arms pulling apart from their bodies to simulate the gas leaking out (Planetary Nebula) Shrinking down to the floor to get really small (White Dwarf) I have also included a student sample to help illustrate the different phases. Vocabulary Cards: It has been so popular that I decided to create some vocabulary cards to support this resource. Each card includes the name of the stage in the life cycle, a hand drawn image, as well as a description of what is happening to the star during that particular stage. Print and laminate for durability. Please make sure to rate and leave feedback!

This is a great hands on unit for K-2 students that is aligned with ELA and Math CCSS, and Next Generation Science Standards for Engineering & Design. Students will design and build candy boxes to hold the most amount of chocolates. ***Please note additional materials are needed for this activity*** Cereal boxes, cut to leave the 2 remaining large pieces of the box, masking tape, tin foil. This packet includes: Cover Page Introduction and Objective Page 3 pages of ELA, Math, and Next Generation Science Standards for K-2 Lesson Procedure Candy Boxes Differentiated Self Assessment Candy Boxes Differentiated Writing Extension Candy Boxes Measuring Explanation Candy Boxes Differentiated Math Extensions Candy Boxes Banner for classroom display Please make sure to rate and leave feedback!

This is a great hands on unit for K-2 students that is aligned with ELA and Math CCSS, and Next Generation Science Standards for Engineering & Design. Students will design and build Valentine's Mailboxes to meet specific requirements. ***Please note additional materials are needed for this activity*** Shoeboxes with lids (1 for each student), colored paper, Valentine's stickers, glitter, and any other themed decorating materials. Students will also need glue and scissors. This packet includes: Cover Page Introduction and Objective Page 3 pages of ELA, Math, and Next Generation Science Standards for K-2 Lesson Procedure Valentine's Mailboxes Differentiated Self Assessment Valentine's Mailboxes Differentiated Writing Extension Valentine's Mailboxes Measuring Explanation Valentine's Mailboxes Differentiated Math Extensions Valentine's Mailboxes Banner for classroom display Please make sure to rate and leave feedback!

This is a great hands on unit for K-2 students that is aligned with ELA CCSS, and Next Generation Science Standards for Engineering & Design. Students will read "Jack and the Beanstalk", and discuss what happened to the Jack and the beans. Then they will work in small groups to use growing materials to conduct an experiment on different growing conditions. After the experiment (which should take 20 days), students will use what they know about growing conditions of plants to write a letter to Jack, advising him on the best way to grow his "magic beans". ***Please note additional materials are needed for this activity*** Soil, cups, dry cannelini beans Standards Covered: K.MD.A.1, 1.MD.A.2, 2.MD.A.1, W.K.2, W.1.3, W.2.7, SL.K.1, SL.1.1, SL.2.1 This packet includes: Cover Page Introduction and Set up Page 3 pages of ELA, Math and Next Generation Science Standards for K-2 Lesson Procedure Growing Beanstalks Differentiated Growth Log Book Growing Beanstalks Differentiated Writing Extension Growing Beanstalks Explanation page Growing Beanstalks Technology Extension Growing Beanstalks Home Science Extension Growing Beanstalks Banner for classroom display Please make sure to rate and leave feedback!

This is a great hands on unit for K-2 students that is aligned with ELA CCSS, and Next Generation Science Standards for Engineering & Design. Students will read a story, identify the problem, and conduct an experiment to solve the problem. They will also determine and explain if the experiment was a sample of a "fair test". This will follow the process of the scientific method. ***Please note additional materials are needed for this activity*** Conversation Hearts hard candies, lollipops (all must be the same type and flavor), M&M's, and Russel Stover's chocolates (you can find these at the Dollar Store or Target). CCSS Standards Covered: W.K.1, W.K.3, W.K.8, W.1.2, W.1.3, W.1.8, W.2.2, SL.K.1, SL.K.3, SL.K.5, SL.K.6, SL.1.1, SL.1.5, SL.2.1 This packet includes: Cover Page Introduction and Objective Page 2 pages of ELA and Next Generation Science Standards for K-2 Lesson Procedure Valentine's Candy Differentiated Self Assessment Valentine's Candy Differentiated Writing Extension Valentine's Candy Display Cards for Cups Valentine's Candy Observation Notes Valentine's Candy Fair Test Explanation Valentine's Candy Prediction Card Valentine's Candy Banner for classroom display Please make sure to rate and leave feedback!

This is a great activity as a summative assessment for a space unit. The brochure should be folded into thirds, featuring "Space Travel Brochure" as the front. This brochure includes: What to bring in space? activity where students name 5 things astronauts need, and then will draw lines to match the words to the astronaut picture. What will we see in space? activity where students will write the names of the 8 planets. Some planets we will visit are? map where students shall draw the 8 planets and label them in their correct order from the Sun. There is a sample brochure included for reference. Please make sure to check out my blog and see ideas from my "Space Day". http://completelykindergarten.blogspot.com/2013/05/sublime-space-unit.html

This is a fun visual self assessment for young readers. Every time they accomplish a task related to learning to read, they color in a section of the target. Simply print and write the child's name and display where they have access to it. Parts cover: Standards RF.K.1d, RF.K.2b, RF.K.2c, RF.K.3 Knowing Uppercase letters by name Knowing Lowercase letters by name Knowing all 26 letter sounds Knowing how to blend sounds together Knowing sight words Knowing CVC words Knowing how to read Please make sure to rate and leave feedback!

Great writing paper for primary grades with checklist at the bottom for self-assessment. Checklist includes: Capitals Punctuation Finger Spaces Read to Myself Read to a Friend (with space for friend to sign their name)

A simple yet effective way of making sure that all students have their names on their papers that they turn in. Place this stop sign by your trays/bins where papers are collected to assure that every student has written their name on their work.