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Free Summer Reading Log

By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation

Free Summer Reading Log! We're getting ready for summer reading fun over on our blog and wanted to share this free summer reading log with you! Grab this one-page reading tracker to keep students reading over the summer.

There are enough spaces for twenty books, authors, and completion dates - plus you can always print more!

You can also check out Keep Kids Learning with this Free Summer Reading Log at ageerow.com!


Embark on a 12-month musical journey through time with the Classical Journey Bundle! ♬

Add a touch of mindful music to any season, holiday, or composer unit study. With over 150 categorized classical pieces, the Classical Journey Bundle offers an engaging printable for every occasion. Each month unlocks a curated selection of themed classical music pieces, perfectly paired with a holiday or season!

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Nonsense Words

By SEN Resource Source

11 worksheets with different activities to recognise and find nonsense words. Nonsense words are an important part in assessing phonics and decoding because a student can only decode and read the word if they understanding the phonic sounds within the word.

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Gingerbread Adventures: Interactive Storytelling & Skill-Building Activities

By Michellecurtis

Dive into the delightful world of gingerbread with this comprehensive 23-page "Gingerbread Adventures: Interactive Storytelling & Skill-Building Activities," featuring two distinct workbooks that blend creativity, literacy, and critical thinking. Perfect for educators, homeschooling parents, and anyone keen on providing engaging learning experiences. Preview all pages in the Preview section to discover the treasures within each workbook.


Workbook 1: My Gingerbread House - A Creative Exploration Unleash your students' imagination with "My Gingerbread House," a workbook designed to inspire creativity through writing and drawing. This workbook includes:

  • A dedicated section for designing and describing a gingerbread house, sparking creativity and artistic expression.
  • Three scaffolded writing pages with prompts to guide learners through the process of crafting detailed, imaginative narratives.
  • Exercises focused on utilizing the five senses to enrich storytelling and descriptive writing.
  • "What's on My Dinner Plate?" activity to encourage thoughtful discussions on nutrition and healthy eating habits, all within a fun, gingerbread-themed context.

Workbook 2: The Gingerbread Man Fairy Tale - A Literary Journey Embark on a fairy-tale adventure with "The Gingerbread Man," a workbook that brings this classic story to life through a variety of interactive activities:

  • "The Gingerbread Man: A Fairy Tale" section with accompanying readers' response questions to enhance comprehension and critical thinking.
  • "Cut and Find" and "Number the Sections of the Story" activities to develop sequencing skills and story structure understanding.
  • "A Gingerbread Man in Disguise" drawing activity to stimulate creativity and imaginative thinking.
  • "The Gingerbread Man Colour by Number" and "Word Search" to blend learning with fun, reinforcing color recognition, and vocabulary.
  • "Find the Difference - Gingerbread Man" challenge to sharpen observational skills and attention to detail.

Key Features:

  • Dual-Workbook Format: Two themed workbooks in one document for double the learning and fun.
  • Creativity and Literacy: Activities designed to foster imagination, writing skills, and artistic expression.
  • Engagement and Learning: Interactive tasks that promote critical thinking, comprehension, and foundational math skills.
  • Educational Flexibility: Suitable for classroom use, homeschooling, or as enriching activities during holidays or themed learning days.

Target Audience: Ideal for elementary educators, librarians, homeschooling families, and caregivers looking to provide a mix of educational rigor and creative fun. These workbooks are perfect for students eager to explore the world of fairy tales and express themselves through writing and art.

Unlock the magic of gingerbread through storytelling, creativity, and learning with this unique dual-workbook offering. Whether exploring the architectural wonders of a gingerbread house or adventuring with the Gingerbread Man, students will be engaged, educated, and entertained.

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SPANISH SYLLABLES! La letra M!!

By La Llama Bilingüe

Una actividad divertida para hacer del aprendizaje de las sílabas interactivo.

Para obtener el documento con las otras consonantes, haz click AQUI

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Phonic A

By Chirp Chirp Education

Editable power point file

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Takeouts

By The M-Intercept

This is a great sheet for following directions and coming up with a strategy to follow those directions. It checks reading comprehension and knowing left and right as well. I use it with 6th graders to show how important carefully following directions can be. It could easily be used with younger grades or possibly older grades as well.

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Hedgehogs Reading Logs

By Creative Soul Printables

Keep track of reading adventures with these adorable Hedgehog Reading Logs! Perfect for logging book details like title, author, and page count, these logs make reading fun and organized.

Contents:
This set includes multiple hedgehog-themed reading logs to support reading practice and record-keeping:

  • Book Details: Space to write down each book’s title, author, and total pages, helping kids reflect on their reading.
  • Fun Hedgehog Design: Cute illustrations make reading logs engaging and fun for young readers.
  • Flexible Use: Logs are ideal for daily, weekly, or monthly reading tracking, adaptable for any reading schedule.

Why You’ll Love This Product:
These Hedgehog Reading Logs are a fantastic tool for encouraging reading while building organizational skills. Designed with homeschool families in mind, they make tracking multiple books easy and enjoyable, and they’re a wonderful resource for meeting reading goals or requirements. The cute, kid-friendly design makes reading a memorable activity and motivates kids to reach for more books!

Features:

  • Organized Layout: Clean, structured areas for title, author, and page number.
  • Reading Motivation: Logs support reading habits, goal-setting, and accountability.
  • Print-Ready: Each page is 8.5x11 and ready to print and fill out, perfect for at-home or classroom use.

Who This Product Is For:

  1. Homeschool Families: Simplifies reading record-keeping for all ages.
  2. Elementary Teachers: A great tool for book challenges or reading accountability.
  3. Parents and Caregivers: Encourages kids to engage with reading at home.
  4. Libraries: Ideal for summer reading programs or after-school clubs.
  5. Tutors and Literacy Coaches: Helps track progress for individual students.
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Spring Short Vowels - Mini Set

By Until the Pieces Fit

Spring short vowel mini set - Included is one of each of the activities featuring short a.

Students will write and wipe or use manipulative letters. Students will build letters using flower petals, tap out sounds with Mr. Frog, and slowly talk with Mr. Turtle. Turtle and Frog are ready to be printed and attached to popsicle sticks for hopping / walking along each word. Use them again and again in your small groups or centers.

Turtle Talk

Materials - Picture cards, turtle

Directions - 

We will be talking very slowly like a turtle!  We call this turtle talk.  Look at the picture.  What is it?  Say the word slowly.  Tap out every sound you hear.  Write the letters on the card.  Use your turtle to walk and turtle talk the word you made!   

Flower Building

Use the letters on each flower to build words. Each set has 3 pages to provide appropriate support for your students. You will have one blank page, one with the medial sound written, and one with word families.

Hop along with MR. Frog then find a matching picture

I hope you like my sample set featuring short vowel a. I have an extended packet available for purchase that includes all short vowel sounds, and manipulative letters for a total of 88 words in each set.

Spring Short Vowel CVC - Word Blending, Segmenting & Building

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Color & Discover: Modern Heroes of Black History Month Freebie

By TooBookedUp

Are your students ready to meet the modern heroes shaping our world today? Dive into the remarkable lives of 12 trailblazing Black figures with our engaging 24-page resource, perfect for Black History Month. This unique coloring and educational booklet is designed to inspire and inform students from 4th to 6th grade.

Each page spotlights one influential figure, from the inspiring leadership of Barack Obama to the groundbreaking achievements of Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett. The booklet presents a brief overview at a 6th-grade level, followed by a more detailed explanation suitable for 4th-graders, ensuring it caters to different reading levels and learning needs.

What makes this resource truly special is its interactive element. Alongside each biographical snippet, there's a beautifully outlined image related to each personality – from Serena Williams' tennis racket to Lewis Hamilton's racing car. These images are not just to color but to spark creativity and discussion in the classroom.

Figures featured include:

  • Dr. Ibram X. Kendi
  • Beyoncé
  • Mae Jemison
  • Tyler Perry
  • Simone Biles
  • Lewis Hamilton
  • Serena Williams
  • Chadwick Boseman
  • Ava DuVernay
  • Kamala Harris
  • Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett
  • Barack Obama

This resource isn't just for Black History Month; it's a year-round tool for teaching about perseverance, innovation, and resilience. It's perfect for:

  • Classroom activities
  • Homework assignments
  • Art projects
  • History lessons
  • Cultural studies

So, are you ready to bring the stories of these inspiring individuals into your classroom? Download our resource now and take the first step in celebrating the achievements and contributions of these modern Black heroes.

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Acrostic Poem | Design a T-shirt Activity | Wonder Novel | Choose Kindness

By Jennifer Arnold

Looking for a thought-provoking, creative activity to pair with your Wonder novel study? This acrostic poem and "Design Your Own Choose Kindness Shirt" art activity are just what you need to inspire your students while reinforcing themes of kindness, empathy, and self-expression!

Recommended for grades 5-8.

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

✨ Acrostic Poem Template: Students use their names to craft thoughtful poems inspired by the story and its powerful message. It’s perfect for encouraging critical thinking and creativity.

✨ Kindness T-Shirt Design Activity: Have your students imagine they’re creating their own “kindness campaign” by designing a T-shirt with a positive message or a powerful quote from the book. This hands-on activity promotes individuality, self-expression, and classroom collaboration.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT FOR YOUR CLASSROOM OR HOMESCHOOL:

✔️ No Prep, Easy to Use – Just print and go!

✔️ Aligned with SEL Themes – Focus on empathy, respect, and inclusivity.

✔️ Fun and Flexible – Use as a quick activity, a station in your classroom, or as part of a larger unit on Wonder.

✨ BONUS: These activities also make a great bulletin board display to celebrate your students’ creativity and showcase the lessons learned from Wonder.

Love this freebie? Take your Wonder novel study to the next level!

Check out my comprehensive Wonder Novel Study with over 100 pages of engaging activities that dive deeper into character analysis, themes, literary devices, and much more. It’s packed with tools to inspire rich discussions and critical thinking—all aligned to standards and designed for grades 5-8.

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Please use a computer to download and not your phone.

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No Prep After Thanksgiving Break Reading, Writing, Math Worksheets Freebie

By Literacytales

Do you want to save time planning and preparing for the last week of November after the Thanksgiving break with your Reading, Writing, and Math Lessons)? A full day of activities just for you. Would you like to help your students become better readers and writers? With the help of this No Prep Reading, Writing, and Math packet, your students will review, practice, and enjoy all the skills while you only have to print and assign. Our main goal is to ensure your students improve their reading and writing skills daily and help you save time planning and preparing. For this reason, we have included detailed lesson plans for the reading and writing activities.

Included in this NO Prep December Packet:

  • 1 Close Reading Passages and Worksheets ( The Last Week Of November Included to cover the Week after Thanksgiving Break).
  • 1 Writing Worksheets, each with 3 prompts (Narrative)
  • 1 Math Worksheet ( Spiral review ).
  • Secret Code for early finishers
  • Lesson Plans for Reading
  • Rubric

Suggestions for Use:

  • Sub plans
  • Fun assessment
  • Whole class or group activities
  • Thematic connections
  • Morning work

Don't delay – unlock the potential of your classroom with our No Prep Reading, Writing, and Math packet today!

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December No Prep Reading, Writing, & Math

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David and Goliath Bible Lesson Activities Craft Mini Book Sunday School

By Kaylor Creations

MEGA FREEBIE! Get a glimpse into an engaging and fun Kaylor Creations Bible Lesson and Activity Pack with this free David and Goliath sample lesson!

Help young learners dive deeper into the powerful story of David and Goliath, discovering the truth that “People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” This Bible lesson walks children through David’s anointing as king, his conversation with Saul, and his triumphant victory over Goliath.

Packed with fun, time-saving activities, this resource is perfect for your Christian homeschool curriculum, primary classroom, or Sunday school!

61 Pages Total!
Teach the Bible through Reading, Writing, Playing, Creating, and Singing!

⭐What’s Included: ( 61 pages total)⭐

  • Lesson Plan Templates: Two blank templates to customize your own lessons.
  • Bible Lesson Teacher Book: Full-sized, colorful, large print pages for easy, print-and-go use.
  • Prayer: A short, sweet prayer to share with your little ones.
  • Discussion Questions: Thought-provoking questions for after the lesson.
  • Original Song: A simple, catchy song about the lesson, set to a familiar tune.
  • Song Links: Curated music suggestions to complement the lesson.
  • Bible Lesson Mini Book: Black-and-white mini storybook for coloring—just print and fold!
  • Coloring Sheets: 4 large sheets featuring Bible verses to color.
  • Phonics Worksheet: Practice the letter /D/ for David.
  • Math Worksheet: Focus on the number 5, representing David’s five smooth stones.
  • Word Search: A fun way to reinforce key terms from the lesson.
  • Maze: Guide David through the maze to find the lamb.
  • Character Cut & Paste: Match the characters to their correct places in the story.
  • Story Sequence Cut & Paste: Arrange the events of the story in order.
  • Mystery Word Activity: Fill in the blanks from Bible verses and solve the mystery word.
  • Answer Key: Provided for all printable activities.
  • Writing Prompts: Multiple options for kids to reflect on and respond to the lesson.
  • David & Goliath Role Play & Craft: Includes hats for role-playing the story and a craft to create David’s pouch with the reminder that "The battle is the Lord’s."
  • Lift-the-Flap Craft: Create a scene with David and his lamb to illustrate the lesson that "God looks at the heart."

⭐No Fluff, Just Bible Truths! I’m committed to providing Bible stories told in a simple, child-friendly way, with no unnecessary fillers—just pure Biblical TRUTHs. Watch your little ones grow in their faith and excitement for God's Word!

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Fall Scavenger Hunt Learning Game Nature Exploration Large Group Activity

By Kyla McHenry

Getting out and exploring the colors and textures of fall is a great introduction to nature for all students! With our fall scavenger hunt have adventures in nature and have fun practicing counting to five and identifying colors.

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Novel Project Choice Board * Any Novel! *

By Educate and Create

A choice board for final projects. Perfect for ending a novel unit. Works well with any novel.

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3rd Grade Morning Work - Daily Language Reviews - Grammar Bell Ringers - FREEBIE

By Curious Classroom Adventures

Are you looking for an easy-to-use daily language review for your classroom? Or maybe you need language arts task cards to use for ELAR centers? Print and go language arts morning work? Or just a quick assessment? Whatever the need, this FREE set of daily language mixed-skill practice worksheets will do the trick!

These daily language practice activities are aligned to 3rd grade standards, but work great for remediation for struggling older students, reteaching from the summer or COVID-19 slide, challenging gifted younger students, or differentiation within grade level.

Skills include:

  • capitalization
  • punctuation
  • spelling
  • plural nouns
  • verb tenses
  • fantasy vs. reality
  • sentence types
  • compound words
  • contractions
  • abbreviations
  • multiple-meaning words
  • homophones
  • synonyms
  • antonyms
  • alphabetical order.

Answer keys are also included.

To Use as Daily Language Review Worksheets

This product is designed with two half sheets on each page, so print 1 copy for every 2 students. For example, if you have 20 students, run 10 copies. Cut in half and distribute to students for independent practice. To maximize the learning opportunity, spend 5-10 minutes reviewing the correct answers with the class and allow students to make self-corrections.

To Use as an ELAR Center
Print a stack of the cards for the day and place them in one of your centers or designate it as seatwork during one ELAR or Daily 5 rotation. As you finish a mini-lesson and break out to meet with a smaller group, have others complete the daily practice as an independent activity.

To Use as Task Cards
Print a whole set of review cards and have students work through the cards together, in groups, or independently to review the concepts.

To Use as Assessment
These half-page worksheets are great for quick assessments to gauge student understanding with just a few questions so can implement intervention if needed before moving more in-depth on a topic.

To Use as Bell Ringers
Display one-half page as a morning greeting on your whiteboard to get students engaged in language thinking first thing in the morning. As part of your morning meeting discuss the answer to each question and annotate on the screen as a group.

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⭐ Daily Language Practice for 3rd Grade weeks 1-4

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4th Grade Meteorology Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions With Answers

By The Teaching Resources Company

Our Meteorology Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions solve the problem of making complex weather topics accessible and engaging. With passages on Clouds, Rain, Thunderstorms, Lightning Safety, Hurricanes, and Tornadoes, students gain a thorough understanding of meteorological phenomena. Thoughtfully designed questions enhance comprehension and critical thinking, making this resource perfect for both classroom and home study.

What is included :

- Passages & Questions

  • Clouds.
  • Rain.
  • Thunderstorms.
  • lightning Safety.
  • Hurricanes.
  • Tornadoes.

- Comprehension question

- Main Idea

- Review

- Answers key

If your class enjoyed this 4th Grade Meteorology Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions then have a look at some more resources to :

4th Grade Short Stories Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions With Answers

Early Native Americans Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions With Answers

Fables and Tall Tales Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions With Answers

4th Grade Legends Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions With Answers

4th Grade Poetry Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions With Answers

4th Grade Oceanography Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions With Answers

4th Grade Space Travel Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions With Answers

4th Grade Animals Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions With Answers

4th Grade The Five Senses Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions With Answer

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FREE Composing and Decomposing Teen Numbers Digital Activity | I See Winter

By Teaching With Coffee and Mascara

This winter teen number digital book and printable math emergent reader is designed to help students practice counting and writing numbers 11-20! Each book includes a number writing assessment page. Plus they have Teen Numbers Google Slides™ and Seesaw versions included! These mini-books are great for in-person and distance learning.

This Set includes:

- I See Winter (I see 13 hats.) includes numbers 11-20

1 book with 3 versions for easy differentiation and multiple days of practice-

- a book with dots for students to be able to practice 1 to 1

- a book with traceable numbers for students to practice numeral writing from 11-20

- a book without numbers for students to practice counting and writing in numerals

Each reader has:

  • a black and white PDF version with 2 books to a page
  • a color Seesaw version (links included to pre-uploaded books in the "READ ME FIRST" file)
  • a color Google Slides™ version of each book WITH audio

Plus:

  • A Reference page to see which skills and sight words are addressed in each book
  • A Parents Tips page with an editable version included

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FREE Bear Math Emergent Readers {Digital and Printable Versions}

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Match Color Words to Colored Hearts

By Creative Discoveries Online Academy Printables

See if you can cut out colored words and match it to the correct color heart.

Matching

Color Vocabulary

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Kwanzaa Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions | Winter Holidays

By True Line Texts

Enhance your students' understanding of Kwanzaa with this engaging Kwanzaa Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions resource! Perfect for the classroom, this product provides a detailed nonfiction passage that introduces the history, principles, and traditions of Kwanzaa.

Accompanied by six thought-provoking questions, this resource encourages meaningful discussions and helps students develop critical thinking skills.

Whether used for group activities, classroom discussions, or individual assessments, this two-page PDF is designed to captivate young learners while meeting educational standards.

Key Features:

  • 1-page nonfiction reading passage about Kwanzaa
  • 6 comprehension questions to assess understanding
  • Ideal for Grades K-2, suitable for other elementary levels
  • 8.5 x 11-inch format for easy printing and use
  • Perfect for December and cultural heritage lessons

This versatile resource is excellent for celebrating Kwanzaa while also incorporating themes of diversity and cultural awareness. Download now to provide your students with a meaningful and educational learning experience!

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FREE Letter A Craft | A is for Alligator Craft | Short Vowel Sound ABC Craft

By Breezy as ABC

Teach your pre-k or kindergarten students the short /a/ vowel sound with this FREE, fun, easy, no prep, printable letter a craft pattern! Improve letter and sound recognition as students create a visual mnemonic device to connect the beginning sound /a/ with an alligator in the shape of a uppercase letter a!

This phonics activity is great for...

  • interactive alphabet notebooks
  • letter of the day or letter of the week
  • reviewing or introducing letter sounds
  • small group activities or literacy centers
  • fine motor development (gluing, coloring, tracing, and cutting skills)
  • and creating a sound wall bulletin board in your classroom as a visual reminder of the sound

This letter craft file includes THREE printable template options for turning the uppercase letter a into an alligator:

  • Print each page onto colored paper (construction paper, cardstock, or colored printer paper) and have the students cut and glue each part
  • One printable page to be printed in color then have students cut and glue each part (NO PREP!)
  • One printable page to be printed in black and white then have students color, cut, and glue each part (NO PREP!) This page could also be printed on to cardstock to cut and trace onto colored paper

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