1st Grade Writing Google Apps

Celebra el Día Internacional de la Mujer con este BUNDLE de la Colección del Día Internacional de la Mujer, ¡todo en uno! Diseñado para ahorrarte tiempo y esfuerzo, este recurso te ofrece todo lo que necesitas: PPT, decoración, hojas de trabajo y manualidades, listos para usar en cuestión de minutos. Celébralo con confianza, sabiendo que estás inspirando a tus estudiantes con actividades significativas que destacan el papel vital de la mujer en la sociedad. Este paquete presenta a los estudiantes el Día de la Mujer mediante actividades atractivas que fomentan la escritura, la comprensión, la reflexión y el auto-descubrimiento. Es una forma excelente de empoderar a los niños y suscitar conversaciones importantes sobre el impacto de las mujeres a lo largo de la historia.

Sorprende a las mujeres de tu comunidad escolar, a los maestros, a las madres y a los estudiantes con manualidades y decoración bien pensadas. Este recurso único hará que su día sea aún más memorable, aportando alegría y sonrisas sinceras al aula.

Transforma tu clase con decoraciones creativas y llamativas y divertidas manualidades que a los niños les encantará hacer. Estos llamativos materiales seguro que impresionan, fomentando tanto la creatividad como el aprecio por el Día de la Mujer.

Esta colección incluye:

• Recurso 1: Día Internacional de la Mujer Presentación PowerPoint & Decor
• Recurso 2: Día Internacional de la Mujer Actividad
• Recurso 3: Día Internacional de la Mujer - Banderines e Investigación Biográfica
• Recurso 4: Día Internacional de la Mujer - Banderines e Investigación Bio - Google Slides
• Recurso 5: Día Internacional de la Mujer Historia | Leer, Dibujar y Escribir
• Recurso 6: Día Internacional de la Mujer - Manualidad y Tarjeta
• Recurso 7: El Día Internacional de la Mujer Significa para Mí...

¡Feliz Día de la Mujer!

Struggling to turn those creative ideas into captivating stories? The Inspiring Creative Writing Bundle is your key to unlocking your potential and becoming a confident, well-rounded writer!

This powerful toolkit equips you with everything you need to:

• Craft imaginative stories: Learn the secrets of engaging storytelling techniques that will hook your readers from the very first sentence.
• Bring characters to life: Develop dynamic characters with depth and personality that will resonate with your audience.
• Master the art of editing: Polish your work with effective editing strategies that ensure your writing is clear, concise, and error-free.

No matter your experience level, this bundle is designed to empower you on your writing journey.

Here's what you'll get:

• Proven techniques to ignite your imagination and overcome writer's block.
• Step-by-step guidance on developing captivating plots and storylines.
• Invaluable tips for creating characters that leap off the page.
• Essential editing exercises to refine your writing and elevate your prose.
• Expert advice to help you discover your unique voice and writing style.

With the Inspiring Creative Writing Bundle, you'll be ready to:

• Express yourself creatively through the power of storytelling.
• Build confidence in your writing abilities.
• Take your writing to the next level and impress your teachers!
• Embark on a fulfilling adventure of self-discovery and artistic expression.

Don't wait! Unleash your inner author and transform your writing today!

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END OF YEAR AND BACK TO SCHOOL ACTIVITIES BUNDLE FOR 1st GRADE:

If you teach FIRST GRADE, this is THE first week and last week of school bundle for you!

You will find back-to-school activities, last week of school activities, back-to-school letters from the teacher (to students and parents), and end-of-year letters from the teacher (to students and parents).

PLEASE NOTE: You MUST USE ADOBE READER to edit the editable fields in the letters included in this file (the greeting and closing fields).

The products included in this back-to-school and end-of-year bundle can be found here:

• FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL ACTIVITIES FOR FIRST GRADE
• LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL ACTIVITIES FOR FIRST GRADE
• BACK-TO-SCHOOL LETTERS FROM THE TEACHER
• END-OF-YEAR LETTERS FROM THE TEACHER

NOTE: IF YOU TEACH MORE THAN ONE GRADE LEVEL, DO NOT PURCHASE THIS BUNDLE FOR MULTIPLE GRADE LEVELS BECAUSE THE LETTERS FOR BACK-TO-SCHOOL AND THE LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL ARE THE SAME! Please message me if you are interested in more than one grade level and I'm happy to create a custom bundle for you.

Please follow the links for more thumbnail images and previews. The description for each product can be found here:

FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL ACTIVITIES FOR 1ST GRADE:

• Puzzle Quilt Bulletin Board - "We Fit Right In!"
• Summer Mini-book (students trace the first two words on each page and then complete the prompt on their own)
• STEM Challenge
• Back to School Flip Book
• Friendly Letter Template
• Letter to my 1st Grade Teacher
• Interest Inventory
• Back to School Glyph
• Bucket List Activity

LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL ACTIVITIES FOR 1ST GRADE:

• Last Week of School Activity Descriptions
• Three Truths and a Fib
• You are Fabulous
• End-of-Year Autographs
• Friendly Letter Template
• End of 1st Grade Letter to My Teacher
• Letter to Next Year's 1st-GradeL Students
• Summer Scene Puzzle
• Stringing it All Together - End of Year Whole Class Reflection Activity
• STEM Challenge - Airplanes
• Summer Glyph
• End of Year Flip Book (8 pages)

BACK-TO-SCHOOL LETTERS FROM THE TEACHER:

• This back-to-school product includes a letter that teachers can send home to parents and a letter that teachers can send home with students (each letter contains a different message).
• The letter to parents comes with a boy or girl version (the pronouns are changed throughout the letter to reflect a male student or a female student). This letter has three color background options as well the corresponding backgrounds and clip art in black and white. Including all versions of the parent letter (gender, color, black and white), there are 12 pages.
• The letter to students comes with three color background options as well as the corresponding backgrounds and clip art in black and white. Including all versions of this letter, there are 6 pages. Note: This letter does not require a boy/girl option since the teacher is using the pronouns "you" and "I" throughout the letter.
• THE BODY OF THIS LETTER IS NOT EDITABLE! All versions of each letter have editable text boxes in the Greeting Field and the Signature Field. You can edit these two places on each letter if you choose. If you'd like to print the letters as is, you may write in the student's name and your own signature. Just for reference, the font is Miss Kindergarten by Kimberly Geswein and the size is 14.
• BOTH LETTERS ARE ORIGINAL! I have NOT copied a letter that I found online and retyped it. This is important because you may want to mix things up and send a new letter home this year.... none of your parents will have seen this one (at least in 2016, as it was created in June 2016).

END-OF-YEAR LETTERS FROM THE TEACHER:

• These editable end of year letters to students and parents include an encouraging letter that teachers can send home to parents as well as a letter that teachers can send home with students (each letter contains a different message and is ORIGINAL).
• The letter to parents comes with a boy or girl version (the pronouns are changed throughout the letter to reflect a male student or a female student). This letter has three color background options as well the corresponding backgrounds and clip art in black and white. Including all versions of the parent letter (gender, color, black and white), there are 12 pages.
• The letter to students comes with three color background options as well as the corresponding backgrounds and clip art in black and white. Including all versions of this letter, there are 6 pages. Note: This letter does not require a boy/girl option since the teacher is using the pronouns "you" and "I" throughout the letter.
• THE BODY OF THIS LETTER IS NOT EDITABLE! All versions of each letter have editable text boxes in the Greeting Field and the Signature Field. You can edit these two places on each letter if you choose. If you'd like to print the letters as is, you may write in the student's name and your own signature. Just for reference, the font is Miss Kindergarten by Kimberly Geswein and the size is 13.
• BOTH LETTERS ARE ORIGINAL! I did NOT copy a letter that I found online and retype it. This is important because you may want to mix things up and send a new letter home this year.... none of your parents will have seen this one (at least in 2016, as it was created in May 2016).
• If you have any questions about this product, please ask prior to purchasing. If you aren't sure how to edit text boxes, I've included a page of instructions at the beginning of the product for your convenience.

If you have any questions, please ask me prior to purchasing!

AND AGAIN IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... IF YOU TEACH MORE THAN ONE GRADE LEVEL, DO NOT PURCHASE THIS BUNDLE FOR MULTIPLE GRADE LEVELS BECAUSE THE LETTERS FOR BACK-TO-SCHOOL AND THE LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL ARE THE SAME! Please message me if you are interested in more than one grade level and I'm happy to create a custom bundle for you.

NOTE: THESE FILES INCLUDE A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!

These products include a digital option (as well as the no prep printable option). The digital portion instructions appear at the end of each packet.

Elevate your International Women’s Day celebration with this all-in-one International Women’s Day Collection BUNDLE! Designed to save you time and effort, this resource offers everything you need, PPT, Decor, Worksheets, and Crafts, ready to use in minutes. Celebrate confidently, knowing you’re inspiring your students with meaningful activities that highlight the vital role of women in society. This bundle introduces students to Women’s Day through engaging activities that promote writing, comprehension, reflection, and self-discovery. It's an excellent way to empower children and spark important conversations about the impact of women throughout history.

Surprise the women in your school community, teachers, mothers, and students with thoughtful crafts and decor. This unique resource will make their day even more memorable, bringing joy and heartfelt smiles to the classroom.

Transform your classroom with creative, standout decorations and fun crafts that kids will love making. These eye-catching materials are sure to impress, fostering both creativity and appreciation for Women’s Day!

This collection includes the following resources:

• Resource 1: International Women’s Day - PowerPoint Presentation and Decor
• Resource 2: International Women's Day Activity
• Resource 3: International Women’s Day - Banners / Pennants and Biography Research
• Resource 4: International Women’s Day - Banners / Pennants and Bio Research - Google Slides
• Resource 5: International Women’s Day | History of IWD Read, Draw and Write
• Resource 6: International Women's Day Craft and Card
• Resource 7: International Women's Day Means to Me...

Happy International Women's Day!

What Do You Do With an Idea, Problem, Chance? by Kobi Yamada Activities BUNDLE:

From the new author of Maybe, this Kobi Yamada book bundle now includes digital distance learning options in Google Slides™. Please refer to the final 7 pages of each file for the links and instructions.

These Growth Mindset Literature Units include these titles by Kobi Yamada:

• What Do You Do With an Idea?
• What Do You Do With a Problem?
• What Do You Do With a Chance?

Please note that these also pair perfectly with this NEW BUNDLE of Kobi Yamada books called Trying and Maybe. Please see the following information and links to each individual product:

What Do You Do With an Idea?

What Do You Do With an Idea? by Kobi Yamada is a new, Independent Publisher's Book Award winning picture book. This literature unit is appropriate for 1st-4th grade. Note: Picture books are generally most appropriate for primary grades, but the concepts presented in 'What Do You Do With an Idea?' are appropriate for any age, so this unit is designed to reach students a bit older than the average picture book audience.

What Do You Do With an Idea focuses more on the concepts presented in the story and less on the content (although there are comprehension questions included in list form as well as task card form). In addition to the task cards and printables, you will also find a craftivity and growth mindset reflection page. Please check out the preview for What Do You Do With an Idea prior to purchasing.

My hope is that this product will help your students discover their own magnificence (with a little help from you and this amazing new picture book). Enjoy!

What Do You Do With a Problem?

What Do You Do With a Problem? by Kobi Yamada is a new picture book that works perfectly in conjunction with What Do You Do With an Idea?. This literature unit is appropriate for 1st-4th grade. Note: Picture books are generally most appropriate for primary grades, but the concepts presented in 'What Do You Do With a Problem?' are appropriate for any age, so this unit is designed to reach students a bit older than the average picture book audience.

What Do You Do With a Problem focuses more on the concepts presented in the story and less on the content (although there are comprehension questions included in list form as well as task card form). In addition to the task cards and printables, you will also find a variety of tasks where students can practice finding opportunities in real life problems as well as a growth mindset reflection page. Instructions are also included on how to set up a "Problem Patrol" in your classroom to assist students in solving problems (or receiving suggestions on how to manage problems). Please check out the preview for What Do You Do With a Problem prior to purchasing.

My hope is that this product will help your students learn how to find the gems of opportunity in problems. There is also a focus on how to deal with worries that students can control and worries that students can't control (and would even be perfect for a counselor who is facilitating a group for students that focuses on anxiety, worries, or problem-solving skills). Please let me know if you have questions prior to purchasing this literature unit.

What Do You Do With a Chance?

This growth mindset literature unit for What Do You Do With a Chance? by Kobi Yamada is a perfect for 1st-4th grade. This new picture book works perfectly in conjunction with What Do You Do With an Idea? and What Do You Do With a Problem?. The activities in the literature companion focus more on the concepts presented in the story and less on the content (although there are vocabulary words and comprehension questions included in list form as well as task card form).

In addition to 10 vocabulary cards, 14 discussion question task cards, and various printables, you will also find a variety of tasks where students can reflect on taking risks. Taking chances (risks) is a necessary component of growth mindset instruction. Please check out the preview for What Do You Do With a Chance prior to purchasing.

My hope is that this product will help your students understand the benefits of taking risks. They will also learn that making a mistake is an amazing opportunity to learn something new. These activities are perfect for teachers or counselors who are helping students develop a growth mindset and understand that it's okay to take risks, or chances, even if there is a possibility of failure. Please let me know if you have questions prior to purchasing this literature unit.

NOTE: THIS FILE NOW INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!

As of 8/21/20, these products include 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.

Technology Requirements:

• A Google Drive account
• If sharing with students, a Drive account that is linked to student Google accounts
• Can be shared/delivered on Google Classroom
• Only need access to Google Drive--no outside links to worry about!

These file can be used with iPads, chrome books, laptops, and desktops as long as your students have access to Google Drive or Classroom on a device. The digital portion of this product is on Google Slides™.

Here are the individual links to the other Kobi Yamada Literature Units, as well as the bundled products, which can save you money.

• MAYBE By Kobi Yamada

• TRYING By Kobi Yamada

• THE CANDY DISH by Kobi Yamada

• KOBI YAMADA Maybe, Trying, and The Candy Dish LITERATURE UNIT BUNDLE

• WHAT DO YOU DO WITH AN IDEA? By Kobi Yamada

• WHAT DO YOU DO WITH A PROBLEM? By Kobi Yamada

• WHAT DO YOU DO WITH A CHANCE? By Kobi Yamada

• KOBI YAMADA "WHAT DO YOU DO..." LITERATURE UNIT BUNDLE

You will find other engaging literature units here:

LITERATURE UNITS

Kirsten Tulsian has 18 years of experience in elementary education. She has been a homeroom teacher for first grade, third grade, and fourth grade, as well as ESL. She has also been a school counselor for grades PK-6, an ESL pullout teacher for K-6, and a Reading Recovery Teacher. She received her Bachelor’s degree in elementary education and psychology from The University of Iowa and a Master’s of Education in school counseling from Sam Houston State University. She believes that students make the most progress when they are engaged in their hearts as well as their minds. Her resources offer relevant, rigorous, engaging content that nurtures the whole child.

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This Back to School Read Alouds Picture Books and activity BUNDLE packet is perfect for your 1st, 3rd, or 2nd grade first Week of School. It has plenty of Community Building and Getting to Know You Activites to go along with the books.

This book bundle is perfect for the beginning of the school year as you establish the classroom climate and behavior expectations for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade.

Check these individual links for specifics on each product:

• BUCKET FILLERS POSTERS AND ACTIVITIES
• THE INVISIBLE BOY LITERATURE UNIT
• THE NAME JAR

Back to School BUNDLE:

BUCKET FILLER POSTERS, CARDS, AND ACTIVITIES:

Do you talk with your students about filling buckets and dipping in buckets? Teach your students about bucket filling with these posters, trading cards, and no prep printable activities.

This easy-to-use, no-prep, printable product incorporates the concept of filling buckets and makes it an easy to grasp the concept.

This file includes the following:

• 18 full-color posters (also in black and white)
• the same posters in smaller trading card sizes (also in full color and black and white) bucket filler certificates (also in black and white)
• 6 printable worksheets

The full-color posters are PERFECT for a back-to-school or a behavior expectation bulletin board! They are also useful when reading any of the bucket-filling books to your students.

The Invisible Boy Activities:

The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig is a sweet story about a boy who feels invisible. With the help of a new student and his own courage, The Invisible Boy develops friendships and connections with his classmates.

The Invisible Boy Literature Unit is Common Core aligned and includes these easy to use concepts and activities:

• read aloud activity and discussion questions (also printed on task cards to create an option for a writing center or small group work)
• who/what/when/where/why
• vocabulary (an answer key is included for the vocabulary)
• brainstorming on a web
• various writing exercises/prompts
• letter writing
• an exercise in empathy
• author's purpose

All activities are tied directly to The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig.

The Name Jar Activities:

The Name Jar by Yangsook Choi is a perfect picture book for back to school because it helps establish a positive and inclusive classroom climate from the start. This easy-to-use literature companion is common core aligned for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade.

This file includes the following no prep, printable activities related to these topics:

• two pages of discussion questions (15 questions total) from The Name Jar
• discussion questions on task cards (2 questions per page)
• first, next, then, and last for The Name Jar
• who, what, when, where, why, how
• vocabulary words (taken from text in The Name Jar)
• sequencing (with an answer key)
• compare and contrast
• fact or opinion
• "New Students Should Know...."
• "My Name"
• "My Nicknames"
• "Three Truths and a Fib"
• friendly letters
• graphic organizer
• creating a word find
• name acrostic
• "Decorate Your Name"

Please reach out if you have any questions!

Summer Writing Prompts Multi-Level BUNDLE: Writing Challenge Activities:

These Daily Summer Writing Prompts Journal Prompts now include a digital distance learning option in Google Slides.

This Summer Writing Challenge BUNDLE contains 2 products designed to keep students interested in writing during the summer months. These two products are included in this summer writing activities bundle:

• 30 DAY SUMMER WRITING CHALLENGE FOR 1st-2nd GRADE
• 30 DAY SUMMER WRITING CHALLENGE FOR 3rd-4th GRADE

SUMMER WRITING ACTIVITIES CHALLENGE FOR 1ST-2ND GRADE:

This "SUMMER EDITION" 30-Day Writing Challenge for 1st and 2nd grade contains various engaging writing material for your students. There are 30 different writing activities (2 sheets per activity, created to be copied back-to-back and bound into a writing journal, if you choose). For a total of 60 writing pages, you will see the following activities:

• 2 opinion essays
• 1 explanatory essay
• 1 informative essay
• 2 descriptive writing activities
• 2 narrative writing activities
• 1 "how-to" essay
• 5 journal prompts
• 5 story starters
• 2 recipes activities
• 3 newspaper articles
• 1 packing list activity
• 2 book reports
• 1 biography
• 1 restaurant review
• 1 autobiography

These writing activities are purposeful but fun. Students will find that completing all of them is challenging but rewarding. Some teachers stretch the challenge to 60 days, giving students two days to complete each activity. I also reward my students with a pizza lunch party if they meet the writing challenge (for the summer challenge, I plan the pizza party during the first or second week back to school).

SUMMER WRITING ACTIVITIES CHALLENGE FOR 3RD-4TH GRADE:

This "SUMMER EDITION" 30-Day Writing Challenge for 3rd and 4th graders contains engaging writing material for your students. There are 30 different writing activities (2 sheets per activity, created to be copied back-to-back and bound into a writing journal, if you choose). For a total of 60 writing pages, you will see the following activities:

• 2 opinion essays
• 2 persuasive essays
• 2 descriptive writing activities
• 2 narrative writing activities
• 1 "how-to" essay
• 5 journal prompts
• 5 story starters
• 2 recipes activities
• 3 newspaper articles
• 1 packing list activity
• 2 book reports
• 1 biography
• 1 restaurant review
• 1 autobiography

These writing activities are purposeful but fun. Students will find that completing all of them is challenging but rewarding. Some teachers stretch the challenge to 60 days so students have two days to complete each activity. I also reward my students with a pizza lunch party if they meet the writing challenge (for the summer challenge, I plan the pizza party during the first or second week back to school).

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.