3rd Grade Balanced Literacy Activities

Do you need some worksheets to reinforce contractions? This resource includes 7 engaging worksheets (one color by code), 20 pencil puzzles for a literacy center, and four interactive notebook pages. I've also included a Contractions BINGO game which includes 30 different cards (in color and black and white). These resources can also be purchased separately.

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Contractions BINGO

Contractions Center and Worksheets

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This Bundle of #7 different fall-themed file folder games will keep your young learners busy all season long! There is a variety of fall-themed games. Some of them being...Apples, Leaves, Pumpkins, Turkeys and so much more. Below is a list of the file folder games included and a little more info on each one.

1. Apple Count & Match Game: This activity is perfect for learning numbers as well as practicing one-to-one correspondence. The #2 pages that you attach to the file folder have baskets with numbers 1-10 on them. There are also #2 pages of apple flashcards. Each flashcard has different amounts of apples 1-10 on them. Have your students count the number of apples on each flashcard and then match it to the correct number basket.

2. Leaf-Themed Shape Matching Game: There are #10 different shapes included in this activity. The #2 pages that you attach to the file folder have dots in the middle of each shape where you can attach a velcro dot to it. You can then attach a velcro dot to the opposite side of the leaf flashcards in order to make the matching process easier. This is a great activity for your young learners to practice matching and saying their shapes.

3. Fall Leaf Color Matching Game: This game is a fun color-matching activity for your little learners. Each leaf is a different color. Have your students practice saying and matching each color together.

4. Pumpkin Letter Match Game: This activity has both Uppercase and lowercase letters and is a perfect activity for your young learners to practice matching the correct letters together. You should attach the #2 pages of pumpkins (Uppercase letters) to the file folder and then cut out the #1 page of pumpkin seeds (lowercase letters). I would attach a velcro dot at the top of each pumpkin and then on the back of each pumpkin seed in order to make the letter matching process easier for your students.

- Turkey Shape & Color Matching Game: This game is a perfect way to incorporate shape and color matching practice in a fun hands on way. There is #2 pages with #5 different shapes/colors on them. You will attach these #2 pages to the file folder and then cut out the #10 different turkey shape/color flashcards with the borders around each one. Your students will practice identifying and matching each shape/color together.

- Turkey Count & Match: This game is a great way for your students to practice one-to-one correspondence as well as number recognition. You will attach the turkey pages with numbers 1-10 on them to the file folder. Once that is done cut out and laminate the turkeys with different amounts of dots on them. These will be the number flashcards. Your students will count how many dots are on each flashcard and then attach it to the correct number on the file folder game.

- Pumpkin Pie Letter Match Game: This game is a fun way to incorporate Uppercase & lowercase letter matching practice. You will attach the Uppercase Letters (Pumpkin Pies) to the file folder and then cut out the whip cream (lowercase letters). Your students will have fun putting "whip cream" on each slice of pumpkin pie while matching the correct Uppercase and lowercase letters together.

I hope you and your students love this bundle of resources as much as I enjoyed creating them. Please let me know if you have any questions and/or comments!

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.

This Thanksgiving bundle includes a literature unit for Turkey Trouble by Wendi Silvano (illustrated by Lee Harper) and no-prep printable Thanksgiving Literacy Activities.

The links to each Thanksgiving product can be found here:

THANKSGIVING LITERACY ACTIVITIES – NO PREP

TURKEY TROUBLE LITERATURE UNIT

TURKEY TROUBLE:

Turkey Trouble is a hilarious Thanksgiving picture book for Kindergarten to 2nd grade. Turkey Trouble is written by the same author as Turkey Trick or Treat, a new (and hilarious) picture book about Halloween.

This file includes the following activities:

• Characters and Setting
• First, Next, Then, Last
• Sequencing Strips
• Turkey Could Have... (graphic organizer)
• Picture/Word Match
• If I Were a Turkey...
• Rhyming words
• Writing prompt
• 2 pages of Retelling Sticks in black and white and in color
• Friendly letter
• Unscramble sentences
• Gratitude Hearts
• Create a word find
• Turkey Trouble Mini-book (students assemble pages and illustrate the book as well as trace the text for two pages of the book).

Please see the sample pages in the preview. This product is appropriate for K-2. Please check the preview prior to purchasing this product. If you have any questions, please send me a message.

THANKSGIVING LITERACY ACTIVITIES:

Thanksgiving - These no-prep Thanksgiving PRINTABLE literacy activities for 2nd-4th grade will help you cover a lot of objectives in November!

This Thanksgiving packet includes the following:

• Various Thanksgiving Writing Prompts
• Gratitude Heart Note
• Thanksgiving Word Unscramble
• Main Idea and Details for use with any Thanksgiving book
• Thanksgiving Themed Persuasive Writing Prompt
• Thanksgiving Nouns and Adjectives
• ABC Order
• How-To Writing Prompt
• Compare and Contrast the First Thanksgiving to Present Day Thanksgiving
• Thanksgiving Newspaper Template and Prompt

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

As of 10/24/20, 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. The mini-book is the only activity from this file that is not included in the digital version.

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 files 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.

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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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Dino Days Activity Book: Fuel Your Child's Inner Paleontologist with Roar-some Fun!

Calling all dino enthusiasts! Unleash the creativity and prehistoric passion within your child with Dino Days, the ultimate activity book bursting with engaging dinosaur adventures!

Here's what makes Dino Days the perfect companion for your little paleontologist:

• Coloring Capers: Spark imaginations and bring prehistoric giants to life with a vibrant collection of dinosaur coloring pages.
• Maze Mania: Navigate through cunningly crafted mazes, putting problem-solving skills to the test while encountering friendly dinosaurs along the way.
• Word Sleuth Challenge: Expand vocabulary and boost spelling knowledge with exciting dinosaur-themed word searches.
• More Than Just Games: Dino Days goes beyond coloring and puzzles, igniting a love for learning with captivating writing activities that fuel a passion for the prehistoric world.
• Rainy Day Rescue: Banish boredom on rainy days with Dino Days, providing hours of entertainment and creative learning opportunities indoors.
• Homeschool Hero: Dino Days is the perfect addition to any homeschool curriculum, making learning about dinosaurs engaging and interactive.
• Dino-Themed Party Perfection: Add an extra roar to your next dino-themed party with Dino Days, keeping young guests entertained and fostering a love for these fascinating creatures.

Benefits for Students:

• Enhanced Creativity and Imagination: Dino Days ignites a spark of creativity through coloring and activity-based learning, allowing children to express themselves and envision the prehistoric world.
• Improved Problem-Solving Skills: Navigate through mazes and solve puzzles, strategically maneuvering and developing essential problem-solving skills.
• Boosted Vocabulary and Spelling: Word search challenges introduce new dinosaur names and terminology, strengthening vocabulary and improving spelling skills in a fun and interactive way.
• Developed Writing Skills: Engaging writing activities encourage self-expression and a love for language, all while exploring the world of dinosaurs.
• Spark a Passion for Science: Dino Days fosters a love for science and paleontology, igniting a curiosity to learn more about dinosaurs and the prehistoric era.

Dino Days is the ultimate activity book for children who love dinosaurs!

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Are you struggling with handwriting letter formation data collection? Collect work samples and use data collect sheets to monitor progress on tracing, near-point copying and recall letters from memory for 26 uppercase letters and 26 lowercase letters. This packet also provides lowercase letter group data collection sheets for small, tall and descending letters along with work sample worksheets which include trace, copy and recall from memory.

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Formal vs Informal Language Anchor Charts, Task Cards, and Activities

This formal and informal language activities file now includes a digital distance learning option in Google Slides™. Please refer to the final 7 pages of the product file for the link and instructions.

This Formal and Informal Language Task Cards Activities packet is perfect for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th-grade students. 

This formal and informal language task cards file includes:

• Four instructional pages
• 36 task cards with varying question types
• An answer sheet
• An answer key

You will find activities related to:

• Identifying formal and informal language
• Making inferences about the context or setting of a situation
• Identifying keywords or cues that are common to informal language and formal language

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.

Check out some of my other language arts products!

• TASK CARD PRODUCTS
• GRAMMAR PRODUCTS