1st Grade Informational Text Activities

Your Fantastic Elastic Brain Activities Lower Grades with Growth Mindset and STEM Activities:

Are you teaching your students about growth mindset? Your Fantastic Elastic Brain by JoAnn Deak is a perfect segue for teaching your students the power of growth mindset. Conceptually, these ideas are perfect for any level, but due to buyer requests, this literature unit was created for 1st-2nd graders in mind.

PLEASE NOTE: There is a unit created for 3rd-6th grade as well and can be found here:

YOUR FANTASTIC ELASTIC BRAIN (UPPER GRADE VERSION)

Infused with reflections, challenges (including a STEM challenge for creating slingshots using rubber bands), a mini-book about the brain, and opportunities to learn about growth mindset, your students are sure to learn and have a great deal of fun!

Your Fantastic Elastic Brain activities included:

• Brainstorming ways to use elastics
• Comparing and contrasting using a Venn diagram
• Fixed Mindset vs. Growth Mindset
• A rubber band challenge
• Coloring parts of the Brain
• Fantastic Elastic Brain bookmarks (in full color and black and white)
• My Brain Mini-book
• Slingshot STEM challenge
• Growth Mindset Posters (5 posters in full color and in black and white)

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.

Are you interested in a GROWTH MINDSET PICTURE BOOK BUNDLE that includes the following books?

• YOUR FANTASTIC ELASTIC BRAIN (FOR UPPER GRADES)
• THE GIRL WHO NEVER MADE MISTAKES
• BEAUTIFUL OOPS BY BARNEY SALTZBERG
• CLICK HERE: GROWTH MINDSET PICTURE BOOK BUNDLE

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❤️Looking for engaging Arctic and Polar animal activities this winter? This growing bundle with differentiated activities is the perfect way for your students to learn all about, discuss, and review winter animals, while developing knowledge, practicing literacy skills, math skills, fine motor skills, and art skills!

✅ Winter animals: (10)

☑ Arctic fox, Arctic hare, Arctic wolf, moose, narwhal, polar bear, puffin, seal, snowy owl, walrus

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✏️Great for early elementary students!

⭐️This is a growing bundle and the price will increase as new resources are added!

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✅ Includes:

☑ reading comprehension

☑ writing crafts

☑ research reports

☑ coloring pages

☑ social-emotional activities

✅ Winter animals: (10)

☑ Arctic fox

☑ Arctic hare

☑ Arctic wolf

☑ moose

☑ narwhal

☑ polar bear

☑ puffin

☑ seal

☑ snowy owl

☑ walrus

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Embark on a vibrant exploration of Kwanzaa with our specially curated activities designed to engage and enlighten young learners. Geared towards elementary school students, specifically grades 1 to 4, these activities aim to foster a deeper understanding of the cultural significance of Kwanzaa in an age-appropriate and enjoyable manner.

Activity 1: Kwanzaa Reading Passage & Comprehension Questions

Activity 2: Kwanzaa Vocabulary Match-Up

Activity 3: Kwanzaa Story Creation

The Kwanzaa Wreath Craft is a vibrant and meaningful DIY project that beautifully captures the spirit of Kwanzaa, a week-long celebration of African heritage and culture. This festive wreath serves as a unique and symbolic decoration.

Embark on a joyful journey of creativity and cultural exploration with our Kwanzaa Kinara Coloring Pages. This collection is thoughtfully designed to engage children in the celebration of Kwanzaa, offering a delightful and educational coloring experience centered around the traditional Kinara candleholder.

These coloring pages are more than just a creative outlet; they provide a hands-on learning experience. As young artists bring the Kinara to life with their favorite colors, they absorb the significance of each candle

What's Included:

• PDF
• 17 Pages

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Be sure to check these Native American Heritage Month and Thanksgiving products:

Thanksgiving PreK letter Tracing worksheets and activities | Turkey coloring

Turkey Coloring Sheet - Thanksgiving Activities Preschool

Native American Heritage Month Poster, Native American Classroom Decor
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation bulletin board -Orange Shirt Day decor
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Posters -Orange Shirt Day decoration

Native American Dream Catcher Crafts | Native American Crafts

Native American Reading Comprehension Crazy Horse Reading Comprehension Passage

Native American Reading Comprehension | Geronimo Reading Comprehension Passage

Native American Heritage Month | Sacagawea Reading Comprehension passage

Native American Tatanka Iyotake (Sitting Bull) Reading Comprehension passage

Native American Heritage Month Tecumseh Reading Comprehension passage

Native American Heritage Month Bulletin board | Posters | Dream Catcher Craft

Kwanzaa Kinara Coloring Pages - A Creative Celebration of Heritage

Kwanzaa Reading Passage & Comprehension Questions

Dive into the rich heritage and traditions of California Native American peoples with our comprehensive Growing Bundle of reading research resources. This expanding collection offers in-depth insights into various aspects of California Native American life, perfect for research or close reading activities. Ideal for Indigenous People's Day and beyond!

California Native American Peoples Covered:

• Miwok
• Chumash
• Cahuilla
• Mojave
• Hupa
• ...and more to come...

Key Features for Each Group:

• Land: Explore the locations and landscapes where each California Native American people lived.
• Homes: Learn about the unique shelters built by each tribe, showcasing their ingenuity and community living.
• Clothing: Discover the distinct clothing styles and materials used by each California Native American people.
• Children: Gain insights into the lives of children within each tribe, including their roles and daily activities.
• Influential Figures: Delve into the lives and achievements of notable leaders and figures from each tribe.

Two Differentiated Levels for Each Resource:

• Elementary Level: Simplified language and engaging visuals to captivate young learners and foster a deeper understanding of each culture.
• Middle/High School Level: More detailed and complex information tailored for older students, encouraging critical thinking and deeper analysis.

BONUS FILE: Booklet Template aligned to the reading passages.

Why Choose This Growing Bundle?

• Versatile Use: Ideal for classroom instruction, homework assignments, or independent study.
• Educational Value: Provides a thorough and respectful portrayal of California Native American heritage, promoting cultural awareness and appreciation.

Enhance your students' knowledge and appreciation of California Native American history and culture with our expertly crafted and continuously expanding bundle of research resources.

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Teaching Science/Weather through Close Reading and Fine Arts using GLAD strategies. Prep free! Grade 1-5.

Materials include lesson plans, activity pages, and posters with both student version and teacher’s version (with teaching scripts).

Major components of the product:

- Student Package:

- 1 Info Organizer

- 4 Reading Passages

- 4 Text Dependent Questions Sets ( Each with 4 questions)

- 1 Vocabulary Sheet

-Teacher Package:

- 1 Info Organizer with answers

- 4 Reading Passages with Close Reading marks

- 4 Text Dependent Questions Sets with answers

- 1 Vocabulary Sheet with answers

- 1 Black and White Drawing without labels

- 1 Black and White Drawing with labels

- 1 Color Drawing without labels

- 1 Color Drawing with labels (Great for open house student project)

- 1 Vocab Poster with Post-it notes

- Lesson Plan embedded in 2 teaching scripts: 1 for Reading Passage and 1 for Text Dependent Questions.

This product is included in Close Reading Bundle: Science + Holidays.

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Click a link below to see my other Close Reading Lessons:

Close Reading Bundle: Science + Holidays from Gail Gibbons

Plant:

Close Reading: Plant Unit

Close Reading: Apples

Close Reading: Corn

Close Reading: From Seed to Plant

Close Reading: Tell Me, Tree

Close Reading: The Fruits We Eat

Close Reading: The Pumpkin Book

Close Reading: The Vegetables We Eat

Animals:

Close Reading: Animal Unit

Amphibian:

Close Reading: Frogs

Arachnid:

Close Reading: Spiders

Bird:

Close Reading: Owls

Close Reading: Penguins!

Fish:

Close Reading: Sharks

Insect:

Close Reading: Monarch Butterfly

Close Reading: The Honey Makers

Close Reading: Ladybugs

Mammal:

Close Reading: Bats

Close Reading: Elephants of Africa

Close Reading: Polar Bears

Close Reading: Wolves

Close Reading: Whales

Reptile:

Close Reading: Alligators and Crocodiles

Close Reading: Dinosaurs!

Close Reading: Sea Turtles

Close Reading: Snakes

Environment:

Close Reading: Environment Unit

Close Reading: Caves and Caverns

Close Reading: Coral Reefs

Close Reading: Deserts

Close Reading: Marshes & Swamps

Close Reading: Rain Forests

Close Reading: Recycle!

Weather:

Close Reading: Weather Unit

Close Reading: It's Hurricanes!

Close Reading: It's Raining!

Close Reading: It's Snowing!

Close Reading: Tornadoes!

Season:

Close Reading: The Reasons for Seasons

Astronomy:

Close Reading: Astronomy Unit

Close Reading: GALAXIES, GALAXIES!

Close Reading: Planet Earth/Inside Out

Close Reading: The Moon Book

Close Reading: THE PLANETS

Matter:

Close Reading: States of Matter

Social Studies/Holidays:

Close Reading: Holiday Unit

Close Reading: Christmas Is ...

Close Reading: Easter

Close Reading: Halloween Is ... by Gail Gibbons

Close Reading: St. Patrick's Day by Gail Gibbons

Close Reading: Thanksgiving Is ... by Gail Gibbons

Close Reading: Valentine's Day Is ... by Gail Gibbons

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Jumper: A Day in the life of a Backyard Jumping Spider is a gorgeously illustrated picture book that offers a detailed look at the life of a jumping spider. This activity pack includes ideas for STEM projects and printables for

*vocabulary development

*compare and contrast

*labeling diagrams

*research project

Perfect for libraries, classrooms or homeschooling. 

This title is part of the Texas 2x2 list for 2024-2025 and the NC Children's Book Award for 2024-2025.