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Learning to Write | T-Maps | 1st Grade ELA | Science | Learning about Animals
Write About Whales, Alligators, Giraffes, Elephants and Tigers
Graphic Organizers and PRINTABLES
High-Interest. Learning to write sentences.
Use these teaching resources after reading informational text
about each mammal or reptile—supplementary pages for your unit on reptiles or mammals.
Learning to respond to reading with a writing response and t-map 'are', 'can' 'have'. Use these printables to report information learned after reading about the specific animal. Lines on this tree map encourage good handwriting with a middle dotted line. Teacher materials for whales, elephants, tigers, alligators, and giraffes. Choose the animal you like best, or get all of them. This would be a great end-of-year activity for first graders.
- T-map - are, can, have
- to fill in the correct word to complete the sentence
- writing pages about each animal for beginning writers
- to draw and write about the animal
- What do you know about this animal? Draw its habitat. Write about it.
- Write factual statements about the animal.
- Complete a graphic organizer on the habitat, diet, size, and special features of animal
- Graphic Organizer to use with any book about the specific animal
- Learning new words page
- cards for display when making a t-map with your class
- Teacher information
Explore the fascinating world of animals with these teacher resources designed for primary writers! 'Write about Animals' offers engaging activities to help young learners practice sentence writing while delving into informational texts about these incredible creatures. From simple facts about animal habitats to fun writing prompts encouraging descriptive language, students will sharpen their reading and writing skills while uncovering the secrets of these large mammals.
These teaching resources combine reading, writing, drawing, and T-maps to enhance learning about these incredible mammals. They are tailored to support young learners as they develop their sentence-writing skills while exploring the wonders of animals. After reading informational texts about animals, students will discover intriguing facts about habitats, behaviors, and physical characteristics.
Focus skills are:
1. Sentence Writing Activities: Students will practice constructing descriptive sentences about animals, enjoyably reinforcing grammar and vocabulary skills.
2. Drawing Exercises: Drawing activities spark creativity and fine motor skills, encouraging students to illustrate their understanding of the animal. Students can express themselves artistically by drawing animal habitats to depict their favorite facts.
3. T-Maps for Organization: Introduce the concept of T-maps as a tool for organizing information. Students will learn to categorize facts about animals into main ideas and supporting details, promoting critical thinking and comprehension skills.
4. Comprehensive Learning Experience: ”Write About Animals" provides a holistic learning experience integrating reading, writing, and visual representation. Students will deepen their understanding of animals by engaging multiple senses and learning modalities while honing essential literacy skills.
Whether used as a standalone unit or integrated into the existing curriculum, ”Write About Animals" offers a rich learning experience that empowers young writers to explore, create, and communicate about the natural world.
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MrsQuimbyReads resources for elementary students save time for BUSY teachers and enhance learning experiences in the classroom. These resources are created with young learners' specific needs and interests in mind, aiming to engage and inspire themin their educational journey.
Book companions are designed to accompany classroom readings. They offer comprehension questions, vocabulary activities, and discussion prompts to deepen students' understanding of the text. These companions reinforce literacy skills and encourage critical thinking and analytical abilities. One book leads to another.
Writing Sentences - ELA- Teaching Resources
Fix It Sentences - Writer's Workshop |
This writing resource includes:
- pages of 'fix-it' sentences
- writing simple sentences
- writing compound sentences
- ending punctuation
- learning the uses of a comma
- learning where to place an apostrophe
- pages for writing folders include a writer's rubric and when and where to use commas
This writing resource can easily be used for writer's workshops, small reading group settings, independent work, homework, whole class, morning seat work, and one-to-one instruction.
"Fix It Sentences" is an invaluable teacher resource that enhances elementary students' writing skills through engaging and practical exercises. This resource is tailored to meet the specific needs of young learners and provides educators with a strategy to help students master sentence construction and grammar.
This teaching resource contains a collection of sentences, each intentionally containing
Field Trip | Behavior Checklist | Teacher Materials
Field Trip - Booklet |
This booklet is accessible to download and print. It has four pages for students to complete. Color and finish the cover as you talk about your field trip. There are five covers to choose from. Complete the "Field Trip Pledge" when discussing behavior expectations. Upon returning, write about what you did and what you saw. This booklet then goes home to reread, share, and remember.
Easy to read print. The booklet is on two pages in total and printed back to back.
Preview this teaching resource HERE
Ladybug Study | Literacy & Math | Primary Grades and 2nd Graders
Ladybugs Read and write about LADYBUGS! Set out your collection of literature about ladybugs and add these pages to your corner. Create a math and literacy station, and watch your students read and write! |
Focus Skills Are:
- reading comprehension pages
- writing - graphic organizers
- ABC order
- word study - making new words
- vocabulary cards to display
- writing sentences
- sentence order
- poetry booklet for reading fluency
- math pages
- number sentences
- counting and skip counting number puzzles
- fact combinations of 10
- telling time to the hour
- cut and paste
- signs for your math and literacy centers
- ladybug art idea
- teacher directions
50 total pages
It is very easy to download, print, copy, and ready to use.
*Teacher Tip:*
Select your favorite book about Ladybugs and choose some of these pages for your Substitute teacher for an accessible and engaging lesson when you are away.
There are 2 versions:
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Teaching Resources for March
March Morning Riddles |
MARCH MORNING RIDDLES
20 March riddles for your students to read, think, write, and solve. These riddles are a great writing activity for morning seatwork. Students settle right in with reading and writing. It is motivating because the children love to guess the answer to today's riddle. You can easily assign these riddles for distance learning and school-at-home work.
Each riddle is a March theme idea and contains many high-frequency words. Your students read the riddle, think, and write a sentence that answers the question. Next, they illustrate the sentence that they wrote. This is a motivating writing-reading-thinking literacy activity that you may use for morning seatwork, homework, for fast finishers, or anytime. This resource includes teacher directions, bin labels, and an answer key. Also, if you wish to make a 'March Riddle' booklet, there are covers. It is appropriate for grades 1 -2 and homeschoolers.
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How to include a morning riddle in your daily routine:
- When students arrive each morning, they ready themselves to start the day. Riddles are in a bin on a shelf.
- Students bring their morning riddle to their tables or desks.
- Students start to read, and it will warm your heart to see independent readers already reading, even before attendance has been taken.
- Allow students to help each other with the reading.
- The natural talk begins.
Valentine's Day Clip Art for Teachers and Writers
Valentine's Day - Clip Art |
Ground Hog Day for Primary Learners - Reading and Writing
Happy Groundhog Day!
Teaching Resource for Groundhog Day |
"Will the groundhog see his shadow?"
There are pages for emergent readers, such as making new words, vocabulary for pocket charts, word shapes, and word searches. And also pages that will accommodate different reading levels in your classroom. These pages can easily be assigned for distance learning and school-at-home and can be used for diversified instruction. You can easily preview this teaching resource by clicking the link above or clicking HERE.
100 th Day of School - Pages and Activities
100th Day of School - Pages & Activities |
Celebrate the 100th day of school with these bright and colorful interactive booklets!
Easy to make! Only two pages, and you will have created an eight-page booklet. Students interact with reading, spelling, solving, and drawing with the number 100 in mind.
- Read 100 sight words.
- Spell 100 words
- Solve 100 math facts
- Draw 100 geometric shapes
US Presidents | Teaching Resource | Biography Bottle Project
Meet the Presidents - Purchase Here
Meet the US Presidents is a project-based learning activity about the United States of America's presidents.
- This teaching resource includes guidelines and handouts for the teacher to create a significant Social Studies project.
- This project includes reading a biography about a US President and then writing a research report on that President.
Included in this resource :
- Letter Home to explain the project
- Graphic Organizers to help with the writing assignment
- Directions on how to create a bottle president
- Examples of Bottle Presidents to see the idea
- Graphic Organizers to help with essential facts, sequence in the research, highlighting important information
- Flash Cards of 46 US Presidents for pocket display and discussion
- Drawing a portrait of the President
- Graphic Organizer for listeners to take notes when reports are presented
- Teacher Guidelines and other notable information
- Book recommendations for this project
- This biography project includes reading, writing, speaking, listening, and thinking. Most of the work is assigned for homework.
- Students LOVE creating these bottle presidents!
You will LOVE the excitement and quick engagement you will readily see from your students. It's a great way to share information.
Nurturing Minds and Hearts: The Power of Children's Literature in the Classroom
In the enchanting realm of elementary education, children's literature stands as a guiding light, offering more than just stories on paper. As an elementary school teacher, I've witnessed firsthand the transformative power of integrating children's literature into the classroom. Beyond the pages of colorful books lie opportunities to cultivate a love for reading, foster critical thinking, and instill valuable life lessons.
One of the paramount benefits of incorporating children's literature is the gateway it provides for young minds to explore the art of storytelling. By immersing themselves in captivating tales, students enhance their reading skills and develop a deeper understanding of narrative structure, character development, and plot dynamics. This foundation becomes instrumental as they gradually embark on their creative writing journeys, crafting narratives reflecting their unique perspectives and imaginations.
The Day It Rained Hearts - Book Companion |