3rd Grade Creative Writing Resources

This back to school activities bundle for the first day of school or first week of school includes would you rather activities, 4 corners getting to know you game, back to school writing prompts, partner interviews and find someone who activities for the entire year! No more wondering what you'll be doing during the first week of school! These activities will have your students getting to know each other, building classroom community and friendships, practicing speaking and listening, and working on writing with exciting opinion, narrative, and informative writing prompts.

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► Interactive PowerPoints

► Partner or Classmate Interviews

► Would You Rather | Opinion Writing Prompts

► August Back to School Daily Writing Prompts

► Find Someone Who activities for the year

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⭐ Would You Rather PowerPoint

⭐ Getting to Know You 4 Corners Game

⭐ 5 Partner or Classmate Interviews

⭐ 12 Would You Rather Opinion Writing Prompts

⭐ 30 August Back to School Daily Writing Prompts

⭐ 18 Find Someone Who activities for the year

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Explore a treasure trove of creativity with these 180 creative writing prompts designed specifically for 3rd graders! This comprehensive resource is perfect for inspiring minds and fostering a love for writing and storytelling.

Each page features a unique prompt carefully crafted to ignite imagination and encourage expression. From imaginative stories to descriptive narratives, these prompts cover a wide range of topics to keep young writers engaged throughout the year and beyond.

The layout of each page includes lines for writing, providing guidance for writers while allowing them to further practice proper letter formation.

With enough prompts to last for a full school year or year-round use, this resource is ideal for teachers, homeschooling parents, or anyone looking to enhance literacy skills and creative thinking in young learners.

No prep needed for teachers!

Featuring:

Labor Day

Halloween

Veteran's Day

Thanksgiving

Christmas

Kwanzaa

Hanukkah

Winter

New Year's

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Groundhog Day

Valentine's Day

Random Acts of Kindness Day

President's Day

Pi Day

St. Patrick's Day

April Fool's Day

Easter

Earth Day

Arbor Day

Memorial Day

End of School Year

& non-holiday prompts for the rest of the school year.

Explore a treasure trove of creativity with these 180 creative writing prompts designed specifically for 4th graders! This comprehensive resource is perfect for inspiring minds and fostering a love for writing and storytelling.

Each page features a unique prompt carefully crafted to ignite imagination and encourage expression. From imaginative stories to descriptive narratives, these prompts cover a wide range of topics to keep young writers engaged throughout the year and beyond.

The layout of each page includes lines for writing, providing guidance for writers while allowing them to further practice proper letter formation.

With enough prompts to last for a full school year or year-round use, this resource is ideal for teachers, homeschooling parents, or anyone looking to enhance literacy skills and creative thinking in young learners.

No prep needed for teachers!

Featuring:

Labor Day

Halloween

Veteran's Day

Thanksgiving

Christmas

Kwanzaa

Hanukkah

Winter

New Year's

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Groundhog Day

Valentine's Day

Random Acts of Kindness Day

President's Day

Pi Day

St. Patrick's Day

April Fool's Day

Easter

Earth Day

Arbor Day

Memorial Day

End of School Year

& non-holiday prompts for the rest of the school year.

Explore a treasure trove of creativity with these 180 creative writing prompts designed specifically for 2nd graders! This comprehensive resource is perfect for inspiring young minds and fostering a love for writing and storytelling.

Each page features a unique prompt carefully crafted to ignite imagination and encourage expression. From imaginative stories to descriptive narratives, these prompts cover a wide range of topics to keep young writers engaged throughout the year and beyond.

The layout of each page includes dotted lines for writing, providing guidance for writers while allowing them to further practice proper letter formation. Additionally, there's space for drawing, allowing students to illustrate their ideas and bring their stories to life visually.

With enough prompts to last for a full school year or year-round use, this resource is ideal for teachers, homeschooling parents, or anyone looking to enhance literacy skills and creative thinking in young learners.

No prep needed for teachers!

Featuring:

Labor Day

Halloween

Veteran's Day

Thanksgiving

Christmas

Kwanzaa

Hanukkah

Winter

New Year's

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Groundhog Day

Valentine's Day

Random Acts of Kindness Day

President's Day

Pi Day

St. Patrick's Day

April Fool's Day

Easter

Earth Day

Arbor Day

Memorial Day

End of School Year

& non-holiday prompts for the rest of the school year.

This bundle has seven online activities that would span nineteen lessons about basketball superstars Michael Jordan, LeBron James and Steph Curry. The resources are perfect for Distance Learning in third grade or fourth grade, and are ideal for students learning about U.S. History, famous sport stars or for Black History Month.

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Firstly, there are three Close Reading Activities, or informational texts, with comprehension and grammar questions followed by extension tasks about LeBron James, Michael Jordan and Steph Curry. The resources are Google Forms activities and are ideal for distance learning.

Secondly, there are three Biography Writing Units about the same players. The units have been split into four separate lessons each. The Google Slides activities are ideal for distance learning. In each unit the first lesson is interactive and involves students reading facts, and then sorting and ordering these facts into paragraphs. In the second lesson the children need to use these facts to type four paragraphs. Then, in the third lesson they need to choose the most important facts and include these in an introduction; after this they need to answer several questions before typing up their conclusion. In the final lesson your class will need to check their draft paragraphs before typing up their work on to the template provided.

Finally, there is a Discussion Based Writing Unit about who is the greatest modern-day basketball player. The first lesson involves students retrieving facts from informational texts about Michael Jordan, LeBron James or Stephen Curry, and typing these on to an included fact sheet. In the second lesson students need to use these facts to write three to four paragraphs about the individual players. In the third lesson students need to use prompt sheets to write up an introduction and a conclusion. In the final lesson students need to check their draft paragraphs for mistakes before typing up their work using the template provided.

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This resource is great for:

• Distance learning
• Independent work
• Homework
• Guided reading sessions
• Assessment practice
• Reading interventions

These activities are all online resources that use Google Forms and Google Slides, they are linked to your Google Drive. They can be completed by students online using tablets, phones or computers. The resources also come in a PDF format, which can be printed.

If you are unsure how to allow the students to have their own individual copy take a look at the instructional video below:

Google Classroom - How to make a copy for each student - Assignment

Please ensure when you download this resource into Google Drive that you are logged in to the gmail account where you wish to store the activity. In the past teachers have downloaded resources into their school account in error. Thanks :)

Other similar or relevant resources:

• Famous Sport Stars Resources
• Distance Learning Resources

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Empower your students to navigate the ever-changing landscape of emotions with our comprehensive Social-Emotional Learning Bundle!

This interactive, Google-compatible resource pack provides everything you need to equip your students with the tools for emotional mastery.

Here's what sets this bundle apart:

• 3 Engaging Presentations: Dive deep into different emotions and situations with our interactive presentations. Students will gain valuable insights and discover effective strategies for managing their feelings.
• Master the Art of Self-Regulation: Promote stress relief and emotional control with our library of deep breathing exercises.
• Unlock Self-Discovery: Foster self-reflection and emotional intelligence with 19 captivating writing prompts.
• Practice Makes Perfect: Solidify learning with 5 engaging worksheet activities that reinforce social-emotional skills.

This isn't just about managing emotions – it's about building a foundation for success!

By utilizing this bundle, your students will develop:

• Resilience: Equip them to bounce back from challenges with confidence.
• Empathy: Foster stronger connections with classmates through understanding others' feelings.
• Emotional Intelligence: Cultivate the ability to understand and manage their own emotions effectively.

Invest in your students' social-emotional well-being today!

This comprehensive and effective resource empowers them to navigate life's emotional terrain with confidence and clarity.

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These easy to use, no prep, Christmas substitution plans give you an ideal back up plan to have ready in your classroom just in case. The bundle contains three close reading activities about Christmas Around the World, Santa Claus and Ebenezer Scrooge, as well as two biography writing units and one informational writing unit. Ideal for emergency sub plans in third grade or fourth grade.

14 Lessons, or 14 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed!

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Firstly, there are three reading comprehension activities, or informational texts, about:

• Christmas Around the World
• Santa Claus
• Ebenezer Scrooge

These activities require NO PREP and have a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers. Answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of each document.

Then, there are two biography writing units about Santa Claus and Ebenezer Scrooge, and one informational writing unit about the traditions of Christmas around the world. The units have been split into three or four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.

Good luck, I hope you find the resource useful!

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Other similar or relevant resources:

• Distance Learning Resources
• Christmas Resources

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These easy to use, no prep, substitution plans give you an ideal back up plan to have ready in your classroom just in case. The bundle contains six close reading activities about key events or influential figures from the Aztec Empire, two biography writing units, an informational writing unit, and an opinion writing unit.

Ideal for emergency sub plans in third grade or fourth grade.

20 Lessons, or 20 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed!

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Firstly, there are five reading comprehension activities, or informational texts, about:

• An Overview of the Aztec Empire
• Key Advancements of the Aztecs
• Emperor Itzcoatl
• Moctezuma II
• Hernan Cortes
• Religion in the Aztec Empire

These activities require NO PREP and have a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity, a crossword and a wordsearch for those fast finishers. Answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of each document.

Then, there are two biography writing units about Moctezuma II and Hernan Cortes. The units have been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.

Then, there is an informational writing unit about the Aztec Empire. The unit has again been split into three or four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.

Finally, there is an opinion writing unit about who was the most influential figure from the Aztec era: Itzcoatl, Moctezuma II or Hernan Cortes. This unit has again been split into three or four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.

Good luck, I hope you find the resource useful!

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Other similar or relevant resources:

• Distance Learning Resources
• World History Resources

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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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The bundle focuses on some of the greatest basketball players of all time: Michael Jordan, LeBron James & Steph Curry. The bundle contains three close reading activities about the individual players, three biography writing units, and a discussion based writing activity about who is the greatest basketball player of all time. There is also a crossword puzzle and wordsearch activity about each player. The activities are perfect for students in 3rd grade or 4th grade.

18 Lessons, or 18 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed!

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Firstly, there are three close reading activities, or informational texts, about:

• Michael Jordan
• Stephen Curry
• LeBron James

These activities require NO PREP and have a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity, crossword puzzle and wordsearch for those fast finishers. Answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of each document.

Secondly, there are three biography writing units about the same players. The units have been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.

Finally, there is a discussion based writing unit discussing who is the greatest basketball player of all time. The unit has been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.

Good luck, I hope you get some great results!

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Other similar or relevant resources:

• World History Resources
• Sport Stars Resources
• Distance Learning Resources

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The beginning of the school year can be a hectic time for teachers with so much to do. Start the school year off right with this back to school read aloud BUNDLE. Have your students engaged and building community while discussing classroom rules and expectations, school spirit, how to apologize when we make mistakes, and more! Rock your back to school lesson plans with these ideal read aloud activities. These reading worksheets are just what your new class needs to start building classroom community. Perfect for the first day of school and the first week of school!

Does this sound like you...?

➜ LOVE these books, but need fresh activities?

➜ Nervous about how to best start the school year?

➜ Understanding the important of building class community on day 1, but not sure how?

With This Resource You'll Get:

⭐ 5 amazing read alouds (YouTube links)

⭐ Fresh ideas and activities

⭐ Students ready to learn and create classroom rules and expectations

⭐ Students ready to create a classroom constitution

⭐ Students able to practice the perfect apology

⭐ Students able to share about themselves and learn about others

⭐ Sequencing activities

⭐ Tools to start building and fostering a positive classroom community

How You Can Use This Product:

• first day/week of school

• BULLETIN BOARD DISPLAYS

• morning meetings / carpet time

• social emotional learning

• whole group

• partner work

Click on each resource and view the previews to learn more.

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This comprehensive bundle of resources is a perfect blend of learning and fun, designed to engage and educate during the Thanksgiving season.

It consists of two enriching products:

• Thanksgiving Reading Comprehension Passages: This set includes 4 unique nonfiction passages related to Thanksgiving. Each passage is followed by multiple-choice questions that will test the students' comprehension and enhance their understanding of the text.

• Thanksgiving Around the World Reading Comprehension Passages: Five passages that focus on how Thanksgiving is celebrated in different countries—Canada, Germany, Mexico, Grenada, and Ghana - offering the students a unique global perspective on this holiday.

• Pilgrims and Native Americans and The First Thanksgiving: Students will read about the Pilgrims’ journey, their interactions with Native Americans, and how The First Thanksgiving came to be—History of the First Thanksgiving.

• How to Cook a Turkey Recipe Book: Make Thanksgiving learning extra engaging and memorable with this recipe book.

• Thanksgiving Activities Set: This set comprises 3 exciting activities

- A word search puzzle

- A crossword puzzle

- A word scramble

- Word Sudoku

These activities are not only entertaining but also help improve vocabulary and cognitive skills.

All activities come with answer keys, allowing you to check the students' answers and gauge their progress. This bundle is a great way to celebrate Thanksgiving while also promoting learning and development.

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These easy to use, no prep, substitution plans give you an ideal back up plan to have ready in your classroom just in case. The bundle contains five close reading activities about key period or sites from the Stone Age, two informational text writing units, and an opinion writing unit.

Ideal for emergency sub plans in third grade or fourth grade.

17 Lessons, or 17 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed!

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Firstly, there are five reading comprehension activities, or informational texts, about:

• An Overview of the Stone Age
• Paleolithic Era
• Mesolithic Era
• Neolithic Era
• Stonehenge

These activities require NO PREP and have a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have a teacher presentation, an extension activity, a crossword, amultiple choice quiz and a wordsearch for those fast finishers. Answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of each document.

Then, there are two informational writing units about the Stone Age and Stonehenge. The units have been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.

Finally, there is an opinion writing unit about which was the most important era of the Stone Age. This unit has again been split into three or four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.

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This bundle contains six close reading activities about the Aztec Empire, key advancements, religion and and influential people from the era; a timeline display and sorting activity; two biography writing units about Moctezuma II and Hernan Cortes; an informational writing unit about the Aztec Empire and an opinion writing unit discussing the most important figure from the period.

23 Lessons, or 23 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed!

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Firstly, there are six reading comprehension activities, or informational texts, about:

• An Overview of the Aztec Empire
• Key Advancements of the Aztecs
• Emperor Itzcoatl
• Moctezuma II
• Hernan Cortes
• Religion in the Aztec Empire

These activities require NO PREP and have a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity, a crossword and a wordsearch for those fast finishers. Answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of each document.

Then, there are two biography writing units about Moctezuma II and Hernan Cortes. The units have been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.

Then, there is an informational writing unit about the Aztec Empire. The unit has again been split into three or four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.

Also, there is an opinion writing unit about who was the most influential person from the Aztec era: Itzcoatl, Moctezuma II or Hernan Cortes. This unit has again been split into three or four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.

Finally, there is an Aztec Empire Timeline Activity and Display. It is perfect for introducing students to the some of the key events and people of Aztec era. There are 25 posters or task cards that include many of the key events from the period.

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Go Green! Earth Day Bundle: Cultivate Eco-Conscious Classrooms with Engaging Activities

Empower your students to become environmental champions with our exciting Go Green! Earth Day Bundle. This comprehensive resource pack is brimming with engaging activities, lesson plans, and creative projects that make learning about sustainability fun and impactful.

Here's what makes this bundle a game-changer for your classroom:

• Rich Content Variety: Explore a diverse range of activities like Earth Day bingo, matching games, coloring pages, and thought-provoking discussions – all centered around environmental awareness.
• Interactive Learning: Foster a deeper understanding of green practices through hands-on projects and activities that spark curiosity and encourage participation.
• Action-Oriented Approach: Motivate students to take action beyond the classroom with practical tips and ideas for adopting eco-friendly habits in their daily lives.
• Standards-Aligned Activities: The bundle seamlessly integrates with science curriculum standards, making it a perfect fit for your Earth Day lesson plans.

But that's not all! By incorporating this bundle, you'll also be nurturing essential 21st-century skills in your students, including:

• Critical Thinking: Activities encourage students to analyze environmental issues and develop solutions.
• Problem-Solving: Students will practice critical thinking skills to address environmental challenges.
• Collaboration: Working together on projects fosters teamwork and communication skills.
• Citizenship: The bundle instills a sense of environmental responsibility, empowering students to become active global citizens.

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Zones of Regulation, SMART Goals & Emotions Mini-Book Bundle | Inside Out Emotions | Emotional Intelligence & Self-Regulation

Empower your students to understand, manage, and regulate their emotions while setting meaningful goals with our comprehensive Zones of Regulation, SMART Goals & Emotions Mini-Book Bundle! This bundle includes four powerful resources designed to foster emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and goal-setting in your classroom. Featuring the beloved characters from Inside Out, engaging activities, and goal-setting tools, this bundle is perfect for promoting social-emotional learning (SEL) and encouraging students to take control of their emotions and academic success.

Product 1: Zones of Regulation Inside Out & Inside Out 2 | Zones of Regulation Poster

Help your students connect with their emotions using the Inside Out characters as they explore the Zones of Regulation framework. This interactive resource includes:

• Mood Monsters Activity: Students learn to identify emotions by associating them with mood monsters, making emotional expression fun and relatable.
• Emotions Rollercoaster Poster: Encourages students to visualize their emotional fluctuations throughout the day, teaching them that it’s normal to experience a wide range of feelings.
• Zones of Regulation Introduction: Using a four-light traffic light and volcano analogy, students are introduced to the Blue, Green, Yellow, and Red Zones, understanding how emotions escalate and how to self-regulate.
• Zones of Regulation Poster: A personalized poster featuring Inside Out characters, where students can add their names and new emotions from Inside Out 2, perfect for classroom display.

Product 2: Zones of Regulation Toolbox | Big Problem vs Small Problem | Problem Thermometer

After identifying emotions, this resource helps students learn how to manage them and distinguish between big and small problems:

• Big Problem vs. Small Problem Framework: Students categorize challenges from minor glitches to major emergencies using real-life examples.
• Problem Thermometer: A visual tool that ranks problems, helping students evaluate the scale of a situation and how to respond accordingly.
• Self-Regulation Strategies: Provides practical tools for students to calm themselves and problem-solve effectively.

Product 3: SMART Goals Worksheet | Academic & Personal Goal-Setting

Help your students set and achieve meaningful goals with this SMART Goals Worksheet:

• Understand the SMART Acronym: Students begin by guessing what SMART stands for, then learn how to set goals that are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound.
• Goal-Setting for School and Life: Students set SMART goals for their overall school life, ELA, and math, promoting personal growth and accountability.
• Reflection and Review: Students regularly review their progress, ensuring they stay on track toward achieving their goals.

Product 4: Emotions Mini-Book | Inside Out Emotions Inspired | Feelings Monsters

This Emotions Mini-Book is inspired by Inside Out and Inside Out 2, providing students with a personal, creative way to explore different emotions:

• Emotion Words & Adjectives: Students learn a wide range of adjectives to describe their emotions, helping them express their feelings more effectively.
• Creative Writing Practice: With spaces for students to illustrate their emotions and use the new words they've learned, this mini-book is perfect for enhancing both emotional intelligence and writing skills.
• Customizable: The mini-book allows students to personalize their emotional journey, making this a great tool for self-reflection and personal growth.

Why Educators Will Love This Bundle:

• Holistic SEL Learning: Combines emotional regulation with goal-setting, ensuring that students not only manage their emotions but also develop skills to succeed academically.
• Engaging and Relatable: Uses popular characters from Inside Out and real-life scenarios to make learning fun and applicable to students' lives.
• Encourages Self-Reflection: Promotes critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and self-awareness, essential skills for both academic and personal growth.
• Comprehensive and Practical: This bundle offers a full range of resources to cover everything from understanding emotions to solving problems and achieving goals.

Ideal For:

• Teachers seeking a well-rounded social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum.
• Classrooms that value emotional intelligence, self-regulation, and personal growth.
• Educators looking to incorporate both emotional and academic goal-setting into their lessons.

Equip your classroom with the Zones of Regulation, SMART Goals & Emotions Mini-Book Bundle and foster an environment where students can understand their emotions, solve problems effectively, and achieve their goals. This bundle is a powerful toolkit for promoting SEL and academic success!

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Give your students a jumpstart in daily writing with these Daily Journal Writing Prompts for grades 3-6! This resource is designed to make daily journaling easy, engaging, and effective for teachers and students. With print-and-go and digital options, it covers narrative, opinion, and expository prompts to build critical thinking and creativity. Just print or upload, and you’re ready to go—perfect for busy teachers who need a seamless way to enhance writing practice every day!

Why It's Worth it to Buy:

• Variety and Consistency: With 40 weeks of themed prompts, you can provide consistent, varied writing practice throughout the school year.
• Engagement: The themed prompts are designed to capture students' interest and imagination, making writing fun and enjoyable.
• Skill Development: Prompts promote critical thinking, creativity, and communication skills, essential for student development.
• Flexibility: Available in multiple formats, these prompts can be easily adapted to fit any classroom setting, whether in-person or virtual.
• Time-Saving: Pre-made and ready-to-use, these prompts save you valuable planning time while providing high-quality writing activities.

Each day of the week features a unique theme:

• Magical Monday: Spark imagination with magical, fantasy-based prompts.
• Teach Us Something Tuesday: Encourage students to share knowledge and teach their classmates something new.
• Letter Writing Wednesday: Develop communication skills with fun and meaningful letter-writing activities.
• This or That Thursday: Promote critical thinking and decision-making with 'This or That' choices.
• Feel Good Friday: Foster positivity and self-reflection with prompts focused on gratitude and feel-good moments.

Our product includes:

• Printable PDF: Print landscape for the best results, and use these prompts as a daily journal writing activity in your classroom.
• Google Slides: Easily integrate the prompts into your day using these ready made slides.
• PNG Files: Customize and incorporate the slides into your preferred platform or virtual learning environment.

Ways to Use in the Classroom:

1. Morning Work: Start each day with a focused writing activity to settle students and set a productive tone.
2. Writing Centers: Incorporate prompts into your writing centers for independent or guided practice.
3. Homework Assignments: Assign prompts as daily or weekly homework to encourage writing practice at home.
4. Creative Writing Sessions: Use prompts to inspire creative writing projects and story development.
5. Discussion Starters: Use prompts as a springboard for class discussions, promoting oral communication skills.
6. Reflective Journals: Encourage students to reflect on their learning and personal growth throughout the year.

Make journaling an exciting and integral part of your classroom with these 200 themed writing prompts!

I hope you find this resource just as helpful for your students as it has been for mine!

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Spark Your Students' Creativity with These Engaging Templates!

This resource offers 7 fun and engaging narrative writing templates to inspire your students' imaginations.

What's Included:

• 7 Narrative Writing Templates: A variety of templates to spark different writing styles and genres.

Benefits:

• Engaging and Fun: The templates provide a structured framework for writing while allowing for creativity.
• Improves Writing Skills: Helps students develop their storytelling abilities, vocabulary, and grammar.
• Sparks Imagination: Encourages students to think outside the box and explore different genres.
• Promotes Critical Thinking: Challenges students to analyze characters, plot, and setting.

Don't forget to share with me how it went with your little ones. I hope it was useful in your classroom.

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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!

This comprehensive 3rd-grade CKLA and science bundle provides essential resources for teaching a variety of key units. It includes printable worksheets, fill-in-the-blanks, writing prompts, and interactive activities—all designed to support engaging and hands-on learning experiences. Teachers will find valuable tools for the following topics:

1. The Human Body (CKLA) – Dive into the body’s systems with engaging worksheets that reinforce students' understanding of anatomy and functions.
2. Exploring Soil (Science) – Worksheets focused on the properties and importance of soil, encouraging students to observe and explore.
3. Life Cycles and Habitats (CKLA) – Writing prompts and activities that guide students through the life cycles of plants and animals.
4. Plants and Animals Writing Prompts – For 2nd and 3rd graders, these prompts foster writing skills and reinforce knowledge of habitats and living organisms.
5. Strong and Stable Structures – Activities to build understanding of engineering principles and structural stability.
6. States and Properties of Matter (Science) – Printable resources that explain the different states and physical properties of matter.
7. Forces and Motions (Science) – Explore fundamental physics concepts with worksheets that bring force and motion to life.
8. fill in the blank CKLA Unit 3 grade 3 worksheets

This bundle is perfect for morning warm-ups, independent practice, or homework, and is a huge time-saver for teachers. It supports diverse learning needs while providing students with an interactive, structured approach to science and literacy. Follow my store and leave a review to stay updated on new bundles that simplify and enrich classroom teaching!

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