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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. Students will read and correct the sentences. 13 pages to correct capital letters and punctuation marks. These pages are for beginning writers.

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

Create this "Field Trip Booklet" before your field trip to discuss and talk about where and when you are going, what you will see, and how you will go. Talk about behavior expectations and take the Field Trip Pledge.

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:

Ladybugs for Primary Grades

Ladybugs for Second Graders   (this resource is 50% off for today and tomorrow) 

Grab yours now!

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:

1. When students arrive each morning, they ready themselves to start the day. Riddles are in a bin on a shelf.
2. Students bring their morning riddle to their tables or desks.
3. Students start to read, and it will warm your heart to see independent readers already reading, even before attendance has been taken.
4. Allow students to help each other with the reading.
5. The natural talk begins.

Valentine's Day Clip Art for Teachers and Writers

Valentine's Day - Clip Art

Use Valentine's Day clip art for your pages, worksheets, scrapbooking, and anywhere you need a splash of love. There are 28 Valentine's Day images and 20 line art images. Each image is in PNG format. There are a total of 48 images.

This clip art can be used to make creative resources for your scrapbooking love and teacher materials.  

Create your Valentine's Day theme creations with these whimsical images. Bookmarks, making cards, name tags, desk tags, classroom Valentine boxes, reader response pages, worksheets, newsletters, calendars, class posters, and all the other creative possibilities. Use these images to add Valentine's love to your life. Line art images make great coloring pages for preschoolers and Kindergartners. 

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Ground Hog Day for Primary Learners - Reading and Writing

Happy Groundhog Day! 

Learn about Groundhog Day! Read and write ... and a Groundhog Day Art activity! 

This teaching resource includes:

Teaching Resource for Groundhog Day

- 2 reading passages with comprehension questions

- writing prompt page

- fun fact pages

- fill in the blank activity

- 16 vocabulary cards for display

- Groundhog Day art activity

- make a headband for Groundhog Day

- color and keep bookmarks

- word search

- word shapes

- making new words

The reading passages would be suitable for 1st-2nd 

graders and possibly some Kindergartners with assistance.  The art-craft activity would be fun for primary learners.  This teaching resource teaches about Groundhog Day and woodchucks and also the fun of

"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

Literature circles, a cherished practice in my classroom, further amplify the impact of children's literature. These small group discussions empower students to engage in thoughtful conversations about the books they read, promoting collaboration and improving their communication skills. Through literature circles, children learn to express their opinions, listen to diverse viewpoints, and collectively navigate the intricate layers of a story. It's a space where the magic of literature comes alive as students uncover hidden meanings, share their favorite moments, and form lasting connections with both the characters and each other.

January Teaching Resources - Literacy & Math

January Teaching Resources that 

Make Your Students Smile

These teacher resources will prepare your classroom for the days after winter break.  These teaching resources are tried and true and engage your students in literacy and math. 

Math Centers | Christmas Theme | Teaching Resources

Little Elf Cover Up - Addition 

 Little Elf Cover-Up   Addition Facts Practice 

Set up a Christmas Math Station 

a simple and fun game to place in a math station. Roll the dice. Add the numbers. Find the elf. Cover the number. You can laminate these pages or place them in a protective covering so the children can use them over and over.

Materials Included are:

7 elf cards with numbers in color

7 elf cards with numbers b&w

directions for teacher

you will need dice and pom poms or counters

Happy Holidays Teacher Resource - SALE

 

Here are some great resoures that will brighten your classroom for the holiday season. I appreciate my followers and want to make these days Merry & Bright with teaching resources that save you time and engage your students right now !

Click on these holiday resources listed today:

The Wild Christmas Reindeer by Jan Brett - Book Companion

Trouble with Trolls by Jan Brett - Book Companion

Christmas Math Pages - Double & Triple Digit Addition and Subtraction

Legend of the Poinsettia - retold by Tomie dePaolo - Book Companion

Teaching Resources for Primary Grades | Christmas Resources

Christmas Sight Word Coloring

 Color by Sight Words | Christmas Pages

This is a set of 6 coloring pages. Fun for Christmas literacy activity.  Each page also includes a sentence with the sight words in context. Children can practice making their letters by tracing the dotted letters; then circling the sight words. 

Set up a small table with these pages and your students will be reading the sight words and coloring with Christmas cheer!  

Reading Strategies that Improve Comprehension - 3rd Grade ELA

  Teach Reading Strategies 

that Improve Comprehension

 

Reading Strategies - Improve Comprehension

Improve Reading Comprehension with these pages that explain, review and give an opportunity to practice essential reading strategies. Practice the critical reading strategies after explaining and learning about each technique. These pages are ideal for reading instruction in small groups, individual attention, whole class, independent seatwork, home assignments, and substitute teachers. Students will learn each reading strategy.