3rd Grade Centers

Purple Turtle EBOOK: The stories involve Purple Turtle and his friends including Zing,the stuttering rabbit, Biggy Bear, Melody the bird, Squirty the squirrel and others. In each story,a topic is addressed such as friendship, honesty, conservation, getting over fears, etc. In " Roxy Learns to Swim", Purple suggests going swimming in the river to his friend, Roxy. Roxy says no and tells Purple why. Along comes a friendly fish named Fella who helps Purple solve Roxy’s problem. Grades 1-3, Aadarsh Publishing Great for kids to read or as a book to read to children. The books have beautiful and colorful illustrations. I am sure your kids will enjoy Purple Turtle Ebooks!

Purple Turtle Ebook: Use this book to introduce a discussion on the universe. In this story,"Purple/Goople and inside the Earth". space alien friend Goople visits Purple for an amazing adventure. Goople takes Purple on an amazing trip to see the universe. What might they see along the way? What unusual ability will Goople share with Purple at the end of the book? 26 pages. Wonderful and colorful illustrations that kids will love.

Purple Turtle EBOOK: The stories involve Purple Turtle and his friends including Zing,the stuttering rabbit, Biggy Bear, Melody the bird, Squirty the squirrel and others. In each story,a topic is addressed such as friendship, honesty, conservation, getting over fears, etc. In this story, " Friends Forever", the first in the series of Purple Turtle stories, a young turtle is born with a purple shell. WIll he be treated differently because of its unusual colored shell? Purple meets a bird named Melody who asks Purple for help. Grades 1-3. Aadarsh Publishing Great for kids to read or as a book to read to children. The books have beautiful and colorful illustrations. I am sure your kids will enjoy Purple Turtle Ebooks!

Purple Turtle story which can be used to begin a discussion on the geology of the earth. In the story, "Purple/Goople and inside the Earth", space alien friend Goople revisits Purple for another amazing adventure. The two travel to the center of the Earth. What might they see along the way? What unusual ability will Goople share with Purple at the end of the book? Wonderful illustrations! 26 pages

Great for an intro on endangered species.Purple Turtle EBOOK: The stories involve Purple Turtle and his friends including Zing,the stuttering rabbit, Biggy Bear, Melody the bird, Squirty the squirrel and others. In each story,a topic is addressed such as friendship, honesty, conservation, getting over fears, etc. In "Purple's Safari Adventure", Purple and his friends go on a safari to see some of the world’s unique animals. They learn that many of the animals are in trouble. Can Purple and his friends do anything to help? Grades 1-3 18 Pages,Aadarsh Publishing Great for kids to read or as a book to read to children. The books have beautiful and colorful illustrations. I am sure your kids will enjoy Purple Turtle Ebooks!

Great for an intro on conservation/water pollution.Purple Turtle EBOOK: The stories involve Purple Turtle and his friends including Zing,the stuttering rabbit, Biggy Bear, Melody the bird, Squirty the squirrel and others. In each story,a topic is addressed such as friendship, honesty, conservation, getting over fears, etc. In this story, "Purple Meets Freddy at the Lilly Pad ",(EBOOK)Freddy the Frog is very sad. His pond is littered with trash including soggy newspapers, a plastic milk jug and even an old sneaker. Purple and his friends meet Freddy and set out to lend Freddy a hand. Great for kids to read or as a book to read to children. The books have beautiful and colorful illustrations. I am sure your kids will enjoy Purple Turtle Ebooks!

Another Purple Turtle Adventure! Beautiful illustrations! In this story, "Purple and the Pumpkin Race",Purple, Zing and Squirty are exciting about participating in the annual pumpkin race. After they carve out their pumpkin to sail, the race begins. Sounds like lots of fun but something goes very wrong! Great for a fall reading.

Another exciting Purple Turtle story! In this story, " Purple and the Cupcakes",Purple brings cupcakes to the park to share with his friends. Leaving them on a log, the cupcakes are gone when the friends return from playing.Who took the cupcakes? Purple and his friends are surprised at just who did! Grades 1-3. Aadarsh Publishing. Beautifully illustrated. Gail

Purple Turtle EBOOK: The stories involve Purple Turtle and his friends including Zing,the stuttering rabbit, Biggy Bear, Melody the bird, Squirty the squirrel and others. In each story,a topic is addressed such as friendship, honesty, conservation, getting over fears, etc. Use this story to discuss children's common fears. In "Purple Befriends Monsters", Do you have a fear? Maybe, it’s spiders. Maybe, it’s a creature living in your closet.In " Purple Befriends Monsters",Biggy invites Purple for a sleepover. When night-time comes,monsters come out frightening Biggy. How will Purple come to the rescue? Grades 1-3,19 Pages,Aadarsh Publishing Great for kids to read or as a book to read to children. The books have beautiful and colorful illustrations. I am sure your kids will enjoy Purple Turtle Ebooks! K-12 Subject:

Purple Turtle EBOOK: The stories involve Purple Turtle and his friends including Zing,the stuttering rabbit, Biggy Bear, Melody the bird, Squirty the squirrel and others. In each story,a topic is addressed such as friendship, honesty, conservation, getting over fears, etc. In this story, "Purple and World Peace",Purple meets Dovey the Dove, while walking in the woods. A symbol of peace,the dove is sad that there is so much fighting in the world. Purple tries to find a way to make Dovey smile. Can use with discussion on cooperation/anti-bullying. Grades 1-3, Aadarsh Publishing Great for kids to read or as a book to read to children. The books have beautiful and colorful illustrations. I am sure your kids will enjoy Purple Turtle Ebooks!

Purple Turtle EBOOK: The stories involve Purple Turtle and his friends including Zing,the stuttering rabbit, Biggy Bear, Melody the bird, Squirty the squirrel and others. In each story,a topic is addressed such as friendship, honesty, conservation, getting over fears, etc. In this story, "Purple Learns to Use Less", the friends learn that each of us can help the planet in saving water.Grades 1-3, Aadarsh Publishing Great story to introduce conservation with your students. Great for kids to read or as a book to read to children. The books have beautiful and colorful illustrations. I am sure your kids will enjoy Purple Turtle Ebooks!

Purple Turtle EBOOK: The stories involve Purple Turtle and his friends including Zing,the stuttering rabbit, Biggy Bear, Melody the bird, Squirty the squirrel and others. In each story,a topic is addressed such as friendship, honesty, conservation, getting over fears, etc. Do kids tease you? How does this make you feel? In "Purple Meets Zing", Purple comes across a bunny named Zing. Zing tells Purple that others make fun of him because he stutters. This makes Zing  feel very sad and alone. Purple takes time to get to know Zing and discovers something very special about  Zing. Great for kids to read or as a book to read to children. The books have beautiful and colorful illustrations. I am sure your kids will enjoy Purple Turtle Ebooks!

What is Friendship? Purple Turtle EBOOK: The stories involve Purple Turtle and his friends including Zing,the stuttering rabbit, Biggy Bear, Melody the bird, Squirty the squirrel and others. In each story,a topic is addressed such as friendship, honesty, conservation, getting over fears, etc. In "Purple's Birthday Party,Purple’s friends are all excited because it’s Purple’s birthday. When Biggy breaks his ankle, he can’t attend and is very disappointed. Purple has a great idea and shows that friendship is one of the very best gifts one can have. Grades 1-3, 19 PagesAadarsh Publishing Great for kids to read or as a book to read to children. The books have beautiful and colorful illustrations. I am sure your kids will enjoy Purple Turtle Ebooks!

Make Figurative Language Fun This Valentine’s Day!
Engage your students with this interactive figurative language activity, perfect for grades 3-5! Packed with Valentine’s Day-themed examples, this resource is ideal for literacy centers, creative writing practice, or February skill-building fun.

What’s Inside:

• Themed Mailboxes: Includes options with or without definitions, perfect for group or independent work.
• 48 Printable Postcards: 6 figurative language examples for each type (metaphor, simile, alliteration, allusion, hyperbole, onomatopoeia, personification, idioms).
• Blank Templates: Encourage creativity as students write their own figurative language postcards.
• Color & Black/White Versions: Use as printable worksheets or let students color their own.

Why Teachers Love It:

• No Prep Valentine’s Day Fun: Just print and use for centers, stations, or independent practice.
• Boost ELA Skills: Helps students master figurative language with themed, real-world examples.
• Interactive & Engaging: Students stay motivated with fun Valentine’s Day activities.

Perfect For:

• Valentine’s Day literacy centers
• Creative writing prompts
• Figurative language practice and review
• Hands-on, student-centered learning

Don’t miss out on this fun, no-prep resource! Make your February ELA lessons a hit with your students while boosting their confidence and skills.

Engage 3rd-5th graders with this STAAR reading author’s purpose review activity! 40 task cards that include fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama text.  Great for RTI, stations, bell ringers, spiral review, or independent reading comprehension work.

A low-prep resource designed to help students master reading comprehension!

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⭐Science of reading-aligned strategies for students to apply to their reading.

⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum. 

⭐Supports differentiation to reach all your students.

➡️ What’s Included

• 4 genres
• Each genre has 10 task cards for a total of 40
• Teacher Directions
• Answer Key

➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses

• Literacy Centers or Stations
• Small Group
• Games
• Independent Practice
• Partner Work
• Sub Plans
• Formative Assessments

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Engage 3rd-5th graders with this STAAR ELA context clues task card review activity! Includes fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama text.  Great for RTI, stations, bell ringers, spiral review, or independent reading comprehension work.

A low-prep resource designed to help students master reading comprehension!

➡️ Why You Will Love

⭐A resource that is planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!

⭐Science of reading-aligned strategies for students to apply to their reading.

⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum. 

⭐Supports differentiation to reach all your students.

➡️ What’s Included

• 4 genres
• Each genre has 10 task cards for a total of 40
• Teacher Directions
• Answer Key

➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses

• Literacy Centers or Stations
• Small Group
• Games
• Independent Practice
• Partner Work
• Sub Plans
• Formative Assessments

➡️ LET’S CONNECT

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Short and Extended Constructed Responses

Challenge your students with a Valentine's Day Reading Comprehension Escape Room featuring inferences, context clues, plot, and making connections. Perfect for STAAR prep, collaboration, or independent work! With four interactive challenges, students will engage in teamwork and problem-solving to solve the mystery. With clear instructions and printable materials, it's an engaging way to make learning memorable! 

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⭐An activity that is planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!

⭐Student engagement to make learning interactive and fun. 

⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum.

⭐Supports differentiation to reach all your students.

➡️ What’s Included

• 4 TEK-aligned challenges with STAAR question stems
• Interactive tasks decode a mystery word
• Mazes
• 8 Task Cards
• Easy-to-follow instructions and ready-to-print materials

➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses

1. Literacy Centers or Stations
2. Independent Practice
3. Partner Work
4. STAAR Prep. 

Enhance learning, inspire students, and create memorable classroom moments with an Escape Room!

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Engage 3rd-5th graders with this context clues pack featuring three interactive activities, perfect for STAAR practice, stations, RTI reading intervention, and comprehension review.

These low-prep activities are designed to help learners master context clues in a fun and structured way within the Nonfiction Genre.

➡️ What’s Included

• Twist Code
• Writing Dots
• 6 Task Cards
• Small Group Instruction Card
• Answer Key

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⭐STAAR rigor activities that are planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!

⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum. 

⭐Variety of activities to differentiate to help you reach every learner in your classroom. 

➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses

1. Literacy Centers or Stations
2. Small Group
3. Independent Practice
4. Partner Work
5. Homework
6. STAAR Prep

Bring creativity and comprehension together!

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Engage 3rd-5th graders with this reading comprehension escape room activity on plot, inference, characters, and context clues. Great for STAAR prep, stations, centers, and review! Find The Missing Manuscript. 

A low-prep activity is designed to help learners master reading comprehension in a fun and structured way.  

➡️ Why You Will Love

⭐An activity that is planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!

⭐Student engagement to make learning interactive and fun. 

⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum. 

➡️ What’s Included

• 4 TEK-aligned challenges with STAAR question stems
• Easy-to-follow instructions and ready-to-print materials
• Flexible Use that adapts easily to groups, centers, or individual tasks.

➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses

1. Literacy Centers or Stations
2. Independent Practice
3. Partner Work
4. STAAR Prep

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Engage 3rd-5th graders with a reading escape room on theme, context clues, story elements, and inferences. Perfect for STAAR prep, stations, centers, and comprehension review! Enjoy this engaging challenge!

A low-prep activity is designed to help learners master reading comprehension in a fun and structured way.  

➡️ Why You Will Love

⭐An activity that is planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!

⭐Student engagement to make learning interactive and fun. 

⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum. 

➡️ What’s Included

• 4 TEK-aligned challenges with STAAR question stems
• Easy-to-follow instructions and ready-to-print materials
• Flexible Use that adapts easily to groups, centers, or individual tasks.

➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses

1. Literacy Centers or Stations
2. Independent Practice
3. Partner Work
4. STAAR Prep

Enhance learning, inspire students, and create memorable classroom moments with an Escape Room!

➡️ LET’S CONNECT

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➡️ Additional Supports

Theme Resources

Mini-Lessons

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Short and Extended Constructed Responses