Elementary School Literature Posters

Dive into the fairy tale genre with this free PDF, featuring both a fairy tale genre poster and anchor chart! Perfect for classroom displays or literacy focus walls, this resource includes student-friendly definitions, engaging graphics, and essential fairy tale characteristics.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

This free resource includes both a fairy tale genre poster and anchor chart in the following formats:

★ Full-Size Poster (8.5” x 11”)➜ Available in color and black & white

★ Full-Size Anchor Chart (8.5” x 11”) ➜ Available in color and black & white, highlighting key features of the fairy tale genre

★ Fill-in-the-Blank Anchor Chart & Note-Taking Guide ➜ Includes full-size and half-size options in black & white for ink-saving, easy printing

★Half-Size & Mini-Size Options ➜ Print two per page (anchor chart) or four per page (poster); ideal for student notebooks or smaller displays

WHAT TEACHERS LIKE YOU ARE SAYING

⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “This is the best freebie I have ever seen! My students are all Special Education. They love colorful art. To save ink and paper I laminate or put these kind of resources in page protectors. One of the IEP goals we work on weekly is main events of a story. This helped cover the IEP goals and the classroom objectives all in one. Thank you so much!” -Andrea S. 2nd grade

⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “My students glued this anchor chart in their ELA notebooks and loved referring back to it throughout our fairy tales unit." -Lindsey B. 4th grade

⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Colorful and fun posters that my students enjoyed for reference. Love the way it looks in the classroom, too." -Cindy G. Kindergarten

Looking for the full set of 28 genres? Explore these complete resources:

⭐ Reading Genre Posters — Perfect for classroom displays and word walls, with vibrant visuals for each genre.

⭐ Reading Genre Anchor Charts & Interactive Templates — Dive deep into each genre with detailed definitions, key features, and student note-taking guides.

Try another genre freebie to sample these resources:

⭐ Fiction & Nonfiction Reading Genre Posters Freebie

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to me at samantha@sporesources.com. I am always happy to help!

Created by Samantha McNally | ©SPO Resources

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All rights reserved by the author.

Bring the magic of fairy tales to life in your classroom with these engaging genre resources!

Use these attractive posters as a bulletin board or power point presentation while your students take notes. Terms included:

imagery

tone

suspense

simile

personification

allusion

irony

symbolism

tricolon (magic of 3)

anaphora (repetition)

analogy

hyperbole

protagonist

antagonist

climax

conflict

point of view

resolution

dialogue

characterization

onomatopoeia

juxtaposition

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These beautiful woodland inspired ABC posters are perfect for a woodland inspired classroom theme. Pair these with more woodland inspired posters from this shop!

This Imagery Anchor Chart resource is designed to help students understand and identify different types of figurative language in literature. Each type of imagery is presented on a separate page for clarity, making it perfect for grades 5–12.

Features:

• Individual Pages for Each Type: Clear, dedicated pages for visual, auditory, tactile, gustatory, and olfactory imagery.
• Definitions and Descriptions: Simple, easy-to-understand definitions that explain each type of imagery.
• Examples: Engaging examples for each type to illustrate how imagery enhances writing.
• Friendly Design: Bright and inviting layout that captures students' attention.

This resource is perfect for classroom displays, group activities, or individual study, making learning about imagery fun and accessible!

Using a fable blank template created by another educator in the classroom can be beneficial for several reasons:

Creative Expression: The fable blank template allows students to exercise their creativity and imagination. By filling in the template with their own characters, setting, and moral lesson, students have the opportunity to express their unique ideas and storytelling abilities. This promotes individuality and encourages students to think outside the box.

Ownership and Engagement: When students have the opportunity to fill in a fable blank template, they become active participants in the storytelling process. This sense of ownership over the narrative can greatly increase engagement and enthusiasm for the activity. Students are more likely to be invested in their work and take pride in their creations.

Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving: Filling in a fable blank template requires students to think critically and make decisions about the various elements of the story. They must consider character traits, plot development, and the intended moral lesson. This process enhances their problem-solving skills and encourages them to think analytically about storytelling structures.

Adaptability and Flexibility: A fable blank template allows for adaptability and flexibility in the classroom. Educators can tailor the template to suit the specific learning objectives or themes they want to explore. They can also modify the template based on the grade level or individual needs of their students. This adaptability ensures that the fable activity aligns with the curriculum and educational goals.

Collaboration and Peer Learning: Using a fable blank template can foster collaboration and peer learning opportunities. Students can work together in pairs or small groups to fill in the template, sharing ideas and perspectives. This collaborative process promotes communication skills, active listening, and respect for others' opinions. Additionally, students can share their completed fables with their classmates, allowing for further learning and discussion.

Extension Activities: A fable blank template can serve as a foundation for extended learning activities. Educators can encourage students to illustrate their fables, create audio recordings, or even perform dramatic interpretations. These extension activities enhance students' creativity, presentation skills, and multimedia literacy.

By using a fable blank template created by another educator, teachers can provide a structured framework for students to explore their storytelling abilities, foster critical thinking skills, and encourage collaboration. It offers a versatile and adaptable tool for engaging students in the creative and educational process of fable writing.

Welcome to our Goodnight Moon Scrappy Story Quilt coloring activity! Bring the beloved children's book to life with this fun and interactive crafting project.

After reading the story Goodnight Moon, students will create a Goodnight Moon Scrappy Story Quilt.

- Cut and paste Goodnight Moon patches

- Assemble and color your very own Scrappy Quilt

Scrappy Patchwork Quilts

A scrappy quilt uses a variety of different fabrics that may or may not use a consistent theme. In this new version of cut and paste, students will make a scrappy quilt using a variety of pattern blocks included in the activity. The students must complete a set of questions or activities to know what numbered pattern to use and where it should be placed on their quilt. Each quilt has its own color scheme (color chart) and those are the colors students will need to create a one-of-a-kind scrappy quilt. Each quilt comes with a header, and some have additional activities students must complete to finish their quilts. Each quilt once assembled with header is 11x14 inches (does not include the size if a quilt has an additional activity).

This 12 pack of tropical pineapple themed 8 1/2 x 11 inch mini posters feature motivational quotes from many favorite children's books, including Alice in Wonderland, Winnie the Pooh, Harry Potter, Mulan, Peter Pan, Aesop's Fables, The Lorax, and more!

Simply print & laminate. They look best in color, but do print well in black & white (print in greyscale). Useful for bulletin boards, growth mindset discussions, character ed talks, etc. Or, just use as a pretty addition to your tropical pineapple room decor.

If you teach the best-selling novel "Ghost" by Jason Reynolds, then these FREE Motivational Quote Posters are the perfect addition to your classroom! NO PREP - Just print and go!

The minimalistic aesthetic is subtle, yet eye-catching, as it matches the color scheme of the novel - while the runner silhouettes match the theme of the story itself!

Includes:

• 4 motivational quote posters
• Implementation suggestions

Hang these posters before, during, and/or after reading this amazing novel with your class!

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Little Leaders Bold Women Black History: Women's History Month Bulletin Board

These 40 posters correspond to Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History by Vashti Harrison. Each poster includes relevant facts and information.

This product was created for upper elementary grades and can be used any time of year, but are particularly timely for Black History Month in February and Women's History Month in March.

This book showcases 40 Black women who significantly impacted history and displayed incredible perseverance in facing adversity and challenge.

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• LITTLE LEADERS: BOLD WOMEN IN BLACK HISTORY RESEARCH TEMPLATES AND GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
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• LITTLE LEADERS: BOLD WOMEN IN BLACK HISTORY BUNDLE – POSTERS, BIOGRAPHIES, & GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS

Each poster comes in full color and in black-and-white.

The following women are featured in this product:

• Phyllis Wheatley
• Sojourner Truth
• Harriet Tubman
• Rebecca Lee Crumpler
• Mary Bowser
• Mary Eliza Mahoney
• Charlotte E. Ray
• Ida B. Wells
• Zora Neale Hurston
• Alma Woodsey Thomas
• Alice Ball
• Bessie Coleman
• Augusta Savage
• Marian Anderson
• Josephine Baker
• Mahalia Jackson
• Rosa Parks
• Gwendolyn Brooks
• Ella Fitzgerald
• Mamie Phipps Clark
• Katherine Johnson
• Shirley Chisholm
• Althea Gibson
• Maya Angelou
• Nichelle Nichols
• Nina Simone
• Audre Lorde
• Raven Wilkinson
• Wilma Rudolph
• Marcelite Harris
• Angela Davis
• Octavia E. Butler
• Julie Dash
• Ruby Bridges
• Oprah Winfrey
• Gwen Ifill
• Dr. Mae Jemison
• Florence Joyner
• Lorna Simpson
• Dominique Dawes

NOTE: THIS FILE INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!

This product includes a digital option (as well as the no prep printable option). The instructions for utilizing the digital portion appear at the end of the packet.

Reading Anchor Charts - These fun and colorful anchor charts are a great way to help students understand what good readers do! This download includes 11 bright full size charts and 11 mini charts (1/4 page) great for guided reading groups or folders! These charts go over the following: Reading Anchor Charts Take Care of Books Parts of a Book Reading Anchor Charts Parts of a Page Make Predictions Reading Anchor Charts Ways to Read a Book Think about the 5 W’s Reading Anchor Charts Parts of a Story Make Connections Reading Anchor Charts Working with a Partner Reading is Thinking What Good Readers Do This Product is also available as part of a bundle to save $ with my Writers Anchor Charts Reading and Writer's Workshop Anchor Charts This product is part of the ULTIMATE K/1 READING BUNDLE! ULTIMATE K/1 READING BUNDLE Please Rate and Comment to receive your TeachShare credits! 1st Grade Salt Life keywords; anchor charts, what good readers do

Introduce your students to the basics of genre with these engaging Fiction and Nonfiction Genre Posters! Perfect for elementary classrooms or library displays, these posters feature student-friendly definitions and eye-catching graphics, helping students easily identify the differences between fiction and nonfiction.

This free set includes only the Fiction and Nonfiction posters.

Want more? Discover the full Reading Genre Posters set, featuring 28 unique genres to cover everything you need for teaching book genres.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

This set includes the fiction and nonfiction genre posters in the following formats:

★ Full-Size Poster (8.5” x 11”)➜ Color and black & white options

★ Half-Size Poster (5” x 4”)➜ Color and black & white options; perfect for student notebooks or smaller spaces

WHY USE GENRE POSTERS?

Boost reading comprehension by giving students a quick reference to help them identify fiction and nonfiction elements. These posters provide a strong foundation for understanding the basics of genre and are perfect for displaying year-round.

WAYS TO USE THIS RESOURCE

• Display & Reference: Use on focus walls, in notebooks, or at literacy centers.
• Student Engagement: Encourage students to refer to the posters as they explore texts.
• Customization: Tailor the editable version to best fit your classroom needs.
• Long-Term Use: Print, laminate, and reuse these posters year after year.
• Digital Integration: Incorporate digital versions for virtual learning or in-class activities.

WHO IS THIS FOR?

Ideal for elementary teachers looking for a clear, ready-to-use tool to introduce fiction and nonfiction genres. This set is designed specifically for younger students needing a strong foundation in genre types.

Looking for the complete set of 28 genres? Explore these resources:

⭐ Reading Genre Posters — Ideal for classroom displays and word walls, featuring vibrant visuals for every genre.

⭐ Reading Genre Anchor Charts & Interactive Templates — Dive deeper into each genre with detailed definitions, key features, and student-friendly note-taking guides.

⭐ Spanish Genre Posters — Available in Spanish to support bilingual classrooms.

Want to try another freebie? Sample the quality with this resource:

⭐ Fairy Tale Genre Poster Freebie

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to me at samantha@sporesources.com. I am always happy to help!

Created by Samantha McNally | ©SPO Resources

www.sporesources.com

All rights reserved by the author.

Create an engaging learning space for genre exploration with these fiction and nonfiction genre posters for your ELA classroom!

Transform your educational environment with our enchanting Woodland Inspired Classroom Decor Bundle. Perfectly curated for teachers seeking to create a captivating and calming space, this woodland classroom decor will bring a touch of wonder and inspiration to any classroom.

Key Features Of The Woodland Classroom Decor Bundle:

1. Versatile Decor Elements: Our bundle offers a variety of woodland inspired classroom decor elements, including posters, bulletin board sets, and name tags, designed to seamlessly enhance your classroom's atmosphere.
2. Easy Customisation of Labels: Personalise your classroom decor effortlessly with our editable templates. Customise name tags, labels, and more to suit your students' names and classroom needs, saving valuable prep time.
3. Perfect for All Grade Levels: Whether you teach elementary, middle, or high school, our woodland theme is versatile and universally appealing, making it an excellent addition to any classroom setting.
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Includes:

• Birthday chart poster
• Student bookmarks
• Class points poster
• Classroom helper poster
• Editable labels for names, bag hooks, or organizing tubs
• Welcome sign
• Editable wood labels for bulletin boards or displays
• Number chart
• Motivation posters
• 'Welcome to Our Classroom' display

Start your classroom transformation as you go back to school with our Woodland Inspired Classroom Decor Bundle. Purchase now and receive free updates to the woodland themed decor at no extra cost.

Make your classroom a haven of creativity and learning with our woodland classroom decor, designed to inspire and delight both you and your students.

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Welcome to the ultimate Earth Poetree Education 2023 - 2024 Academic Bundle! This comprehensive bundle includes everything we've created and discussed, tailored for a variety of educational needs. As a Grade 2 teacher and with the collaboration of my partner, a kindergarten teacher, we have crafted resources that cater to elementary students, extra-curricular activities (ECAs), and younger learners. Enjoy a 20% discount on this extensive collection designed to enhance teaching and learning throughout the academic year.

Bundle Highlights:

1. SMART Goals Worksheet:

• Three-page worksheet guiding students to understand and set SMART goals in overall school life, math, and ELA.

1. First Day | Soft Start | Get To Know Your Class | Welcome Packet | Bundle:

• Includes baseline tests, Euro 2024 football worksheet, "Walk Me Through the Life of You" worksheet, getting to know you workpacket, welcome packet template, magical meet the teacher template, design your own planet activity, getting to know the class bingo, and a space-themed registration guide.

1. Magical Meet The Teacher Template Editable | Meet the Teacher Co-teacher Letter:

• Enchanting editable template to introduce teachers and co-teachers with a cover page, introduction, and fun facts.

1. Get To Know You Bingo | Meet the Class | Ice Breakers | Back to School | Summer:

• Interactive 5x5 bingo grid to encourage students to find classmates who match specific prompts.

1. Doctor Dramatic Play | Roleplay - Doctor Pretend Play | My Pretend Hospital Bundle:

• Includes play doctor checklist, tray labels, poster and printables, DIY first aid box, and doctor/nurse ID cards with a fake credit card.

1. Restaurant Dramatic Play Roleplay - Waiter Pretend Play | My Pretend Restaurant Bundle:

• Features station posters, DIY pizza kit, pizza order checklist, pizza shop tray labels, chef/waiter ID cards, and a comprehensive menu with interactive check marks.

1. Restaurant Dramatic Play | Roleplay - Waiter Pretend Restaurant Bunting Italian:

• Vibrant bunting spelling "RISTORANTE" with Italian restaurant symbols.

1. Earth Day Activities:

• Includes a speaking and listening activity where students design their own planet, Earth Day bunting craftivity, and Earth Day escape room.

1. Morning Book:

• A 20-page (one month) morning book with weekly check-in pages, mindful coloring, community activities, word boggle pages, and more.

1. Writing Portfolio Workbook:

• Focused on fable writing, covering narrative standards with activities like idea development, mindmapping, fable structure analysis, and more.

1. Reading Workbook:

• Eight-week workpack covering RL.2.1, RL.2.2, RL.2.3, RL.2.6, and RL.2.9 standards with diverse fables and folktales.

1. Classrooms & Chimeras Resources:

• Includes the Student's Handbook, Chimera Compendium, Classroom Master Guide, interactive presentation for the Portals of Possibilities campaign, character creation templates, premades, and bonus Gorbhash the Feathered Fury card.

1. Classrooms & Chimeras - Monster Card Probability Games:

• Probability dice game trial with 8 monster cards and engaging attributes.

1. Teacher Toolbox Labels:

• Boho pastel and vibrant color labels for organizing classroom supplies.

1. 4th of July Crafts:

• Includes toilet roll streamers, collaborative flag poster, butterfly puppets, and patriotic wind catchers.

1. Juneteenth Coloring Page:

• Features a lively street festival scene with space for students to draw their own interpretation of Juneteenth.

1. Interactive Reading Story Game:

• A Twine-based story game where students solve puzzles to escape a hotel room, promoting reading comprehension and problem-solving skills.

1. Alphabet Flashcards:

• A-Z flashcards with letters on one side and pictures, phrases, and words on the other, including an American 'k' option.

1. Jolly Phonics Roll and Write Printout Centers:

• Worksheets for Groups 1-7, helping students practice phonics through engaging roll and write activities.

1. Create Your Own Pokémon Activity:

• A four-step process for students to design their own Pokémon, including quizzes, drawing, and writing activities.

1. Zones of Regulation Inside Out & Inside Out 2 Poster:

• Teaches emotions through mood monsters, an emotions rollercoaster, and a volcano-themed zones of regulation chart.

1. Earth Poetree Education Blogpost:

• Provides an overview of the resources and their benefits for teachers, parents, and students.

1. Doctor Dramatic Play | Roleplay - Doctor Pretend Play | Hospital Bunting:

• Includes 8 letters spelling out "HOSPITAL" and 2 hospital symbols to enhance the dramatic play environment.

1. Restaurant Dramatic Play | Roleplay - Waiter Pretend Play | My Restaurant Menu:

• Comprehensive menu with drinks, food items, and desserts, each with a picture, flavor text, and check mark circles for interactive play.

1. Restaurant Dramatic Play | Roleplay - Waiter Pretend Play | My Chef Waiter ID Card:

• Includes male and female chef ID cards, waiter and waitress ID cards, and a fake credit card for roleplay transactions.

1. Thank You Tags:

• Black and white and color tags with customizable spaces for teachers to write personalized messages.

1. St. Patrick's Day Crafts:

• Includes four festive crafts: toilet roll streamers, collaborative flag poster, butterfly puppets, and patriotic wind catchers.

1. April Fools Test:

• Fun and engaging test where the answers spell out "HAPPY APRIL FOOLS," with a trick to only complete the first question and then draw on the back.

1. Aquarium | Terrarium Design Planning Template:

• Planning template for students to design their own aquarium or terrarium, fostering creativity and environmental awareness.

1. Radio Workpack for ECAs:

• Comprehensive workpack for setting up and running a classroom radio station, perfect for ECAs and enhancing speaking and listening skills.

1. Noun Hunt Scavenger Activity:

• Follow-up activity to a 60-second grammar YouTube video, where students hunt for and identify nouns in their environment.

1. Report Card Comment Cheat Sheet:

• Uses ChatGPT 3.5 to generate whole class comments in minutes, covering homeroom, ELA, math, health, science, and social studies.

1. Geometric Maths Sprints:

• Fast-paced and engaging math sprints focusing on geometric concepts to boost students' math skills.

1. Homophone Heartbreaks:

• Match the hearts with the correct homophones in this fun and educational activity with 14 different pairs.

1. Whole Class Human-Sized Monopoly:

• Based on America for International Day, with poster templates for various states and research pages to help students learn about each state.

1. Fallout 4 - Create Your Own Vault Dweller Character:

• Creative writing workbook where students build their character with SPECIAL attributes and write their backstory and adventure.

1. Classrooms & Chimeras Daily Planner:

• Themed daily planner with reminders for meals and water, a lesson plan page with sections for objectives, vocabulary, activities, and assessments.

1. Parts of Speech Posters | Adventure Classroom Decor:

• Includes Article Airport, Adjective Energy, Noun Town, Verb Suburb, Adverb Attractions, and Conjunction Junction, with a map theme to aid in teaching grammar.

1. Juneteenth Coloring Page:

• Lively street festival scene with musical performances, a barbecue area, and flags, with space for students to draw their interpretation of Juneteenth.

1. Get to Know You Football:

• Euro 2024-themed activity where students draw their favorite color, animal, food, football team, film/TV show, game, subject, and their name inside a football.

1. Meditation Video and Rainbow Breathing Activity:

• 2-minute 28-second video with a calm soundtrack, square breathing exercise, and rainbow coloring activity to help students focus and calm down.

1. Create Your Own Fable Project:

• Guides students through crafting their own fables with embedded morals and rules, including a wanted poster in Chinese for their animal character.

1. Quarter 1 Writing Portfolio Workbook:

• Focused on fable writing, covering narrative standards with activities like idea development, mindmapping, fable structure analysis, and more.

1. Blank Fable Template:

• Ready-to-use template for students to plan and write their own fables.

1. Triphase Fable Assessment Rubric:

• A standards-based rubric for assessing students' fable writing at three critical stages: emergence, development, and performance.

1. Earth Day Acrostic Poem Worksheet:

• Features examples of summer acrostic poems and space for students to write and illustrate their own poems.

1. Design Your Own Pokémon Activity:

• A four-step process for students to design their own Pokémon, including quizzes, drawing, and writing activities.

1. Meditation Video and Rainbow Breathing Activity:

• 2-minute 28-second video with a calm soundtrack, square breathing exercise, and rainbow coloring activity to help students focus and calm down.

1. Zones of Regulation Inside Out & Inside Out 2 Poster:

• Teaches emotions through mood monsters, an emotions rollercoaster, and a volcano-themed zones of regulation chart.

1. Alphabet Flashcards:

• A-Z flashcards with letters on one side and pictures, phrases, and words on the other, including an American 'k' option.

1. Get to Know You Football:

• Euro 2024-themed activity where students draw their favorite color, animal, food, football team, film/TV show, game, subject, and their name inside a football.

1. Juneteenth Coloring Page:

• Lively street festival scene with musical performances, a barbecue area, and flags, with space for students to draw their interpretation of Juneteenth.

1. Pizza Checklist Worksheet:

• Students ask customers about their preferred pizza base and toppings, and rate their pizza.

1. Pizza Shop Tray Labels:

• Eight different labels for pizza toppings: peppers, onions, olives, mushrooms, bacon, pepperoni, basil, and pineapple.

1. Restaurant Dramatic Play | Roleplay - Waiter Pretend Play | My Chef Waiter ID Card:

• Includes male and female chef ID cards, waiter and waitress ID cards, and a fake credit card for roleplay transactions.

1. Restaurant Dramatic Play | Roleplay - Waiter Pretend Play | My Pretend Restaurant Bundle:

• Comprehensive bundle of all restaurant-related roleplay items, including station posters, DIY pizza kit, pizza order checklist, tray labels, and a menu.

1. Restaurant Dramatic Play | Roleplay - Waiter Pretend Restaurant Bunting Italian:

• Vibrant bunting spelling "RISTORANTE" with Italian restaurant symbols.

1. Earth Day Escape Room:

• Interactive escape room where students solve riddles and puzzles related to the three Rs: reduce, reuse, recycle.

1. Earth Day Speaking and Listening Activity:

• Students design their own planet and present it to the class, enhancing creativity and public speaking skills.

1. Earth Day Bunting Craftivity:

• Printable craft where students write "Recycle, Reduce, Reuse" on a stem with leaves and create a bunting for classroom decoration.

1. St. Patrick's Day Crafts:

• Includes four festive crafts: toilet roll streamers, collaborative flag poster, butterfly puppets, and patriotic wind catchers.

1. St. Patrick's Day Wordsearch:

• Engaging word search activity featuring words related to St. Patrick's Day.

1. St. Patrick's Day Pot of Gold Counting Activity:

• Printable activity where students count coins and place them in a pot of gold.

1. St. Patrick's Day Scavenger Hunt:

• Fun scavenger hunt with six icons related to St. Patrick's Day.

1. Meditation Video and Rainbow Breathing Activity:

• 2-minute 28-second video with a calm soundtrack, square breathing exercise, and rainbow coloring activity to help students focus and calm down.

1. Zones of Regulation Inside Out & Inside Out 2 Poster:

• Teaches emotions through mood monsters, an emotions rollercoaster, and a volcano-themed zones of regulation chart.

1. Alphabet Flashcards:

• A-Z flashcards with letters on one side and pictures, phrases, and words on the other, including an American 'k' option.

1. Get to Know You Football:

• Euro 2024-themed activity where students draw their favorite color, animal, food, football team, film/TV show, game, subject, and their name inside a football.

1. Juneteenth Coloring Page:

• Lively street festival scene with musical performances, a barbecue area, and flags, with space for students to draw their interpretation of Juneteenth.

1. Teacher Toolbox Labels:

• Boho pastel and vibrant color labels for organizing classroom supplies.

1. April Fools Test:

• Fun and engaging test where the answers spell out "HAPPY APRIL FOOLS," with a trick to only complete the first question and then draw on the back.

1. Aquarium | Terrarium Design Planning Template:

• Planning template for students to design their own aquarium or terrarium, fostering creativity and environmental awareness.

1. Radio Workpack for ECAs:

• Comprehensive workpack for setting up and running a classroom radio station, perfect for ECAs and enhancing speaking and listening skills.

1. Noun Hunt Scavenger Activity:

• Follow-up activity to a 60-second grammar YouTube video, where students hunt for and identify nouns in their environment.

1. Report Card Comment Cheat Sheet:

• Uses ChatGPT 3.5 to generate whole class comments in minutes, covering homeroom, ELA, math, health, science, and social studies.

1. Geometric Maths Sprints:

• Fast-paced and engaging math sprints focusing on geometric concepts to boost students' math skills.

1. Homophone Heartbreaks:

• Match the hearts with the correct homophones in this fun and educational activity with 14 different pairs.

1. Whole Class Human-Sized Monopoly:

• Based on America for International Day, with poster templates for various states and research pages to help students learn about each state.

1. Fallout 4 - Create Your Own Vault Dweller Character:

• Creative writing workbook where students build their character with SPECIAL attributes and write their backstory and adventure.

1. Classrooms & Chimeras Daily Planner:

• Themed daily planner with reminders for meals and water, a lesson plan page with sections for objectives, vocabulary, activities, and assessments.

1. Parts of Speech Posters | Adventure Classroom Decor:

• Includes Article Airport, Adjective Energy, Noun Town, Verb Suburb, Adverb Attractions, and Conjunction Junction, with a map theme to aid in teaching grammar.

1. Juneteenth Coloring Page:

• Lively street festival scene with musical performances, a barbecue area, and flags, with space for students to draw their interpretation of Juneteenth.

1. Get to Know You Football:

• Euro 2024-themed activity where students draw their favorite color, animal, food, football team, film/TV show, game, subject, and their name inside a football.

1. Create Your Own Fable Project:

• Guides students through crafting their own fables with embedded morals and rules, including a wanted poster in Chinese for their animal character.

1. Earth Poetree Education Blogpost:

• Provides an overview of the resources and their benefits for teachers, parents, and students.

1. Classrooms & Chimeras - Monster Card Probability Games:

• Probability dice game trial with 8 monster cards and engaging attributes.

1. Teacher Toolbox Labels:

• Boho pastel and vibrant color labels for organizing classroom supplies.

1. Geometric Maths Sprints:

• Fast-paced and engaging math sprints focusing on geometric concepts to boost students' math skills.

1. Jolly Phonics Roll and Write Printout Centers:

• Worksheets for Groups 1-7, helping students practice phonics through engaging roll and write activities.

1. St. Patrick's Day Pot of Gold Counting Activity:

• Printable activity where students count coins and place them in a pot of gold.

1. St. Patrick's Day Scavenger Hunt:

• Fun scavenger hunt with six icons related to St. Patrick's Day.

1. SMART Goals Worksheet:

• Three-page worksheet guiding students to understand and set SMART goals in overall school life, math, and ELA.

1. Create Your Own Pokémon Activity:

• A four-step process for students to design their own Pokémon, including quizzes, drawing, and writing activities.

1. Thank You Tags:

• Black and white and color tags with customizable spaces for teachers to write personalized messages.

1. Fallout 4 - Create Your Own Vault Dweller Character:

• Creative writing workbook where students build their character with SPECIAL attributes and write their backstory and adventure.

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• A Twine-based story game where students solve puzzles to escape a hotel room, promoting reading comprehension and problem-solving skills.

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• Match the hearts with the correct homophones in this fun and educational activity with 14 different pairs.

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• Includes the Student's Handbook, Chimera Compendium, Classroom Master Guide, interactive presentation for the Portals of Possibilities campaign, character creation templates, premades, and bonus Gorbhash the Feathered Fury card.

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• Comprehensive Coverage: Includes a wide range of activities and assessments to start the school year on a strong note.
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• Supports Assessment: Baseline tests help you understand each student's starting point, allowing for tailored instruction from the outset.
• Easy to Use: Ready-to-print and editable resources save you time and effort in preparing for the new school year.
• Valuable Bonus: The Pokémon Go workpack adds extra value and excitement, providing engaging content for a whole week's worth of activities.

Ideal For:

• Teachers looking for a diverse collection of educational resources.
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Enjoy a 20% discount on this extensive bundle and equip your classroom with the ultimate set of educational resources from Earth Poetree Education! This comprehensive resource ensures you have everything you need to make the first days of school productive, engaging, and fun, setting the stage for a successful year ahead.

All the Kickstarter academic content is included in this bundle. Explore the full range of resources from our Kickstarter campaign, "Classrooms & Chimeras," which you can view here. This ensures you have access to all the innovative educational tools and materials we've developed to create engaging and dynamic classroom experiences.

The plot diagram is a great visual to help students understand the elements of plot in any piece of literature, whether it be short stories, novels, or even narratives. These muted pastel posters serve as great bulletin board displays - with so many options to choose from!

Plot Elements Include:

• Exposition
• Rising Action
• Climax
• Falling Action
• Resolution

Landscape and circle options, individual title options, description-only options, and more! There's even a reference page that can be used as a whole poster by itself!

More Plot Resources Coming Soon:

• Google Slides Presentation/Handout
• Guided Notes
• Bookmarks

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Little Leaders Bold Women in Black History: Women's History Month and Black History Month Biographies BUNDLE

Are you studying Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History by Vashti Harrison to your students? This deeply discounted BUNDLE includes a poster set, research templates, and women's black history biographies for each of the 40 highlighted women in this book.

These files can be used any time of year but are particularly timely for Black History Month in February and Women's History Month in March. This book showcases 40 Black women who significantly impacted history and displayed incredible perseverance in the face of adversity and challenge.

Please see the individual files for product thumbnails and previews.

The following women are featured in this product:

• Phyllis Wheatley
• Sojourner Truth
• Harriet Tubman
• Rebecca Lee Crumpler
• Mary Bowser
• Mary Eliza Mahoney
• Charlotte E. Ray
• Ida B. Wells
• Zora Neale Hurston
• Alma Woodsey Thomas
• Alice Ball
• Bessie Coleman
• Augusta Savage
• Marian Anderson
• Josephine Baker
• Mahalia Jackson
• Rosa Parks
• Gwendolyn Brooks
• Ella Fitzgerald
• Mamie Phipps Clark
• Katherine Johnson
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• Octavia E. Butle
• Julie Dash
• Ruby Bridges
• Oprah Winfrey
• Gwen Ifill
• Dr. Mae Jemison
• Florence Joyner
• Lorna Simpson
• Dominique Dawes

NOTE: THIS FILE INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!

This product includes a digital option (as well as the no prep printable option). The instructions for utilizing the digital portion appear at the end of the packet.

Story Elements Anchor Charts! These colorful anchor charts can be used to teach story elements! This download includes 5 posters for the 5 main elements of : Characters, Setting, Sequence, Conflict, Solution These posters use the characters of Little Red Riding Hood to explain each element! This product is part of the ULTIMATE K/1 READING BUNDLE! ULTIMATE K/1 READING BUNDLE Buy and Save on this growing bundle! Please remember to rate and comment on this product to receive your TeachShare credits! 1st Grade Salt Life

Enhance your literacy focus wall with these editable, colorful Reading Genre Posters! Each ELA poster features student-friendly definitions and engaging visuals, helping elementary students identify and remember fiction and nonfiction genres.

Looking to refresh your ELA focus wall or classroom library?

These vibrant, engaging genre posters not only brighten your space but also help students easily understand different genres as they dive into reading.

Struggling to make genre instruction exciting?

These interactive, editable posters make genre teaching fun and easy, helping students engage with various literary types.

Tired of recreating your resources each year?

Save time and effort with these ready-to-print posters, designed to add clarity and vibrancy to your ELA classroom decor.

⭐️ NOW AVAILABLE IN SPANISH!

Click here for the Spanish Version of these Genre Posters.

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

★ 31 Full-Size Posters (11" x 8.5"): In color and black-and-white for flexible printing.

★ 31 Mini Posters (5" x 4"): Perfect for interactive notebooks or small displays.

★ Digital Genre Word Wall: Interactive with clickable links to each genre in Google Slides™ and PowerPoint.

★ Editable Posters: Customize the genre definitions using PowerPoint or Google Slides™.

Note: Only the definitions are editable. Graphics, headings, and titles are not modifiable.

INCLUDED GENRE POSTERS

✨ Adventure ✨ Autobiography ✨ Biography ✨ Drama ✨ Expository Text ✨ Fable ✨ Fairy Tale ✨ Fantasy ✨ Fiction ✨ Folktale ✨ Historical Fiction ✨ Horror ✨ Humor ✨ Informational Text ✨ Graphic Novel ✨ Legend ✨ Literary Nonfiction ✨ Literary Text ✨ Memoir ✨ Mystery ✨ Myth ✨ Narrative Nonfiction ✨ Nonfiction ✨ Nursery Rhyme ✨ Persuasive Article ✨ Poetry ✨ Realistic Fiction ✨ Science Fiction ✨ Tall Tale ✨ Traditional Literature ✨ Trickster Tale

✨️ October 2024 Update: Now includes Graphic Novel, Nursery Rhyme, Memoir, and Literary Text (alternate title for Fiction).

Note: Some posters offer multiple title options, including Expository Text/Informational Text, Narrative Nonfiction/Literary Nonfiction, and Fiction/Literary Text. Choose the ones that fit your curriculum best!

WHY TEACH GENRE TYPES?

Teaching genre types can boost reading comprehension and give your students the tools they need to navigate various texts. Reluctant readers can discover new favorites, and students will make informed book choices that match their interests. Plus, genre knowledge fosters critical thinking and prepares your students for future academic success

❤️ WHY YOU'LL LOVE THESE POSTERS ❤️

✅ Editable & Customizable: Modify each poster's definition to align with your specific curriculum and students' needs.

✅ Year-Long Reference: Keep these posters up all year for continuous student engagement.

✅ Versatile Use: Use in literacy centers, word walls, or as part of your classroom library to help students make informed reading choices.

WHO ARE THESE POSTERS FOR?

These posters are perfect if you’re an elementary teacher looking to boost genre understanding while creating an engaging and visually appealing learning environment. Designed for K-3 classrooms, they serve as a valuable visual aid to help students build reading skills and foster a love for genre exploration.

Looking for more? Check out the Reading Genre Anchor Charts & Interactive Templates for an in-depth look at genre elements. Perfect for 3rd-6th grade, this resource provides detailed, student-friendly definitions and explores each genre's unique features.

Want both resources? SAVE with the BUNDLE of Genre Anchor Charts & Posters and get everything you need to teach genres with confidence!

Not sure yet? Try my Fiction and Nonfiction Poster Freebie to see how these posters can enhance your genre lessons.

Organize your classroom library with the Classroom Library Labels by Genre & Topic to help students easily find books by genre! These labels pair perfectly with your genre posters for a cohesive, organized space.

WHAT TEACHERS LIKE YOU ARE SAYING

⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “These posters are absolutely wonderful! I love the option to edit in certain areas on the posters in case there are things I want to add to suit my class!” -Marissa T. 2nd Grade

⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Great genre posters, I use them on a weekly basis as we go over the genre of the week. Very student friendly.” -Brenda V. 3rd Grade

⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“This is amazing! I love using the posters as a display in my classroom, and it really helps my students understand the genres we cover.” -Madeleine C. 2nd Grade

⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I use these posters as an anchor chart in my classroom. We refer to them every time we read a new book and it helps my students get "the minds ready" for the type of text we are about to read. They are also adorable!” -Kaylan R. 3rd, 4th, 5th grade

WAYS TO USE GENRE POSTERS:

Some effective ways to maximize the impact of these Genre Posters:

1. Introduce New Genres: Display posters when teaching a new genre and explicitly teach its characteristics.
2. Foster Active Engagement: Encourage students to interact with texts by using posters to examine genre-defining features.
3. Year-round Reference: Keep genre posters on your literacy focus wall as a constant resource for students.
4. Promote Independence: Give students personal copies for their notebooks to encourage self-directed learning.
5. Review Genres: Use posters to quickly revisit previously taught genres before reading related texts.
6. Durable and Reusable: Laminate posters for long-lasting use year after year.
7. Assess Prior Knowledge: Display posters to gauge students' genre familiarity before exploring new texts.
8. Flexible Placement: Position mini or full-size posters at literacy centers for easy student access during independent work.
9. Digital Integration: Incorporate digital poster versions in mini-lessons or share the digital genre wall for virtual and in-class reference.
10. Customization: Tailor the editable posters to fit your classroom’s specific needs.
11. Enhance Your Classroom Library: Place posters in corresponding sections to guide students in selecting books.

DIGITAL GENRE WORD WALL

Introducing the Digital Genre Word Wall:

• Ready to use with Google Slides™ or PowerPoint—no setup needed!
• Assign through Google Classroom™ for easy access.
• Includes a clickable table of contents with 28 genres.
• Fully functional links in presentation mode for seamless navigation.
• Perfect for whole-class reviews, independent work, or virtual learning.

DIGITAL DOWNLOAD FILE

With your purchase, you'll receive a zip file containing:

• Full-Size Posters PDF: Color and black-and-white versions.
• Mini Posters PDF: Flexible for different uses.
• Google Slides Access: Editable posters and digital genre word wall.
• 2 PowerPoint Files: Editable genre anchor charts and digital genre word wall

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Create an engaging learning space where genre exploration is easy and fun with these reading genre posters for your ELA classroom!

Using an example fable mini-book, such as "The Ant Who Called Anteater," along with a template empty fable mini-book, can be highly advantageous for educators in several ways:

1. Modeling Fable Structure: The example fable mini-book provides a clear model of the structure and elements of a fable, including the introduction, plot development, characters, moral lesson, and conclusion. By analyzing the example fable, students gain a better understanding of how to structure their own fables effectively.
2. Comprehension of Fable Genre: Reading the example fable mini-book helps students comprehend the unique characteristics of fables as a genre. They learn to recognize the moral lesson, identify animal characters symbolizing human traits, and appreciate the allegorical nature of fables. This comprehension supports their engagement and understanding when reading and writing fables.
3. Vocabulary and Language Development: Fables often utilize rich vocabulary and figurative language. The example fable mini-book exposes students to new words, phrases, and literary devices used within the context of the fable. It expands their vocabulary and encourages them to incorporate descriptive language and idioms in their own fable writing.
4. Guided Writing Practice: The template empty fable mini-book serves as a valuable tool for guided writing practice. Students can use the template to plan and organize their own fable stories, ensuring they include essential elements such as a moral lesson, character development, and a well-structured plot. The template provides a scaffolded approach to support students' fable writing process.
5. Creativity and Imagination: The example fable mini-book sparks students' creativity and imagination by showcasing an engaging story with animal characters and a moral lesson. It inspires students to think critically and creatively as they craft their own fables, exploring different animal protagonists, settings, and moral themes.
6. Classroom Collaboration: The use of example fable mini-books and template empty fable mini-books encourages collaboration and peer learning. Students can share their ideas, provide feedback on each other's fables, and engage in discussions about the moral lessons conveyed in different fables. This collaborative process fosters a supportive and interactive classroom community.
7. Differentiation and Personalization: The example fable mini-book and template empty fable mini-book can be adapted to cater to diverse student needs. Educators can modify the level of complexity, provide additional guidance, or offer alternative templates to accommodate students with varying abilities. This personalization supports individualized learning and ensures all students can actively participate in fable reading and writing activities.

In summary, using an example fable mini-book and a template empty fable mini-book provides educators with powerful resources to support students' understanding of fables as a genre, develop their fable writing skills, foster creativity, encourage collaboration, and cater to individual learning needs. These tools create a comprehensive learning experience that enhances students' literary comprehension, language proficiency, and critical thinking abilities.

Having visuals in your classroom is a great way to help students remember what you taught them! These printable posters will have your students referecing common ELA concepts and strategies all year long!

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