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New Book Studies!

Nate the Great {Book Study, Novel Study} Nate the Great #1
Cam Jansen The Mystery of the Stolen Diamonds {Book Study, Novel Study} Case #1
A to Z Mysteries: The Absent Author {Book Study, Novel Study} A to Z #1
Stink The Incredible Shrinking Kid {Book Study, Novel Study} Stink #1
My Weird School: Miss Daisy Is Crazy! {Book Study, Novel Study} Book #1
Hour of the Olympics: Magic Tree House #16 {Book Study, Novel Study}
Charlotte's Web Novel Study, Book Study

Mercy Watson Book Studies

Mercy Watson to the Rescue
Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride
Mercy Watson Fights Crime
Mercy Watson Princess in Disguise
Step In Step Out Reading Lesson

Novel Studies

Charlotte's Web Novel Study, Book Study
The One and Only Ivan Novel Study, Book Study
The Wild Robot Novel Study, Book Study
The Lemonade War Novel Study, Book Study
Frindle Novel Study, Book Study
Because of Winn-Dixie Novel Study, Book Study
Stone Fox Novel Study, Book Study

Book Studies: "I Survived"

I Survived BUNDLE: Books 1-4 {Four Book Studies, Novel Studies}
I Survived The Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 {Book Study} I Survived #1
I Survived The Shark Attacks of 1916 {Book Study} I Survived #2
I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005 {Book Study} I Survived #3
I Survived The Bombing of Pearl Harbor, 1941 {Book Study} I Survived #4
I Survived The Attacks of September 11, 2001 {Book Study} I Survived #6
I Survived The American Revolution, 1776 {Book Study} I Survived #15
Grab your reading response starter pack

The Box Is Locked! Math Challenges

The Box is Locked! St. Patrick's Day Math Challenge {Addition & Subtraction}
The Box is Locked! St. Patrick's Day Math Challenge {Multiplication & Division}
The Box is Locked! BUNDLE {Addition & Subtraction Math Challenges}
The Box is Locked! BUNDLE {Multiplication & Division Math Challenges}}

Fun Data! Activities

FUN DATA! "Coin Data BUNDLE" {3 Data & Graphing Activities}
FUN DATA! "Coin Flippers" {A Data & Graphing Activity}
FUN DATA! "Coin Sliders" {A Data & Graphing Activity}
FUN DATA! "Coin Spinners" {A Data & Graphing Activity}
FUN DATA! "Pencil Data BUNDLE" {3 Data & Graphing Activities}
FUN DATA! "Pencil Rollers" {A Data & Graphing Activity}
FUN DATA! "Pencil Rampers" {A Data & Graphing Activity}
FUN DATA! "Pencil Measurers" {A Data & Graphing Activity}
FUN DATA! "Pencil Bouncers" {A Data & Graphing FREEBIE}
FUN DATA! "Stopwatch Data BUNDLE" {3 Data & Graphing Activities}
FUN DATA! "Stopwatch Triple-Jumpers" {A Data & Graphing Activity}
FUN DATA! "Stopwatch No-Lookers" {A Data & Graphing Activity}
FUN DATA! "Stopwatch Second-Guessers" {A Data & Graphing Activity}

Who Is Worthy? Math Challenges

Area and Perimeter "Who Is Worthy?" Math Challenge
Elapsed Time "Who Is Worthy?" Math Challenge
Decimal Place Value "Who Is Worthy?" Math Challenge, Comparing Decimals
The Tower of Books Challenge: A Reading Log Alternative

Keep It Fresh! Writing Centers

Keep It Fresh! Writing Centers BUNDLE (15 Writing Centers)
"Writing Battles" Persuasive Writing (Keep It Fresh! Writing Center)
"Adventures with Strange Items" Narrative Writing (Keep It Fresh Writing Center)
"Mini Mysteries" Mystery Story Writing (Keep It Fresh! Writing Center)
"Character Scrapbooks" Developing Characters (Keep It Fresh! Writing Center)
"Superhero Comics" Comic Strip Story Writing (Keep It Fresh! Writing Center)
"One-Prop Skits" Script Writing (Keep It Fresh! Writing Center)
"Object Mash-Ups" Descriptive Paragraph Writing (Keep It Fresh! Writing Center)
"Choose Your Chapters" Narrative Writing (Keep It Fresh! Writing Center)
"How-To Guides" Procedural Writing (Keep It Fresh! Writing Center)
"Split P.O.V.s" Point-of-View Narrative Writing (Keep It Fresh! Writing Center)
"Verb Bundles" Writing with Strong Verbs (Keep It Fresh! Writing Center)
"Voice Letters" Creative Letter Writing (Keep It Fresh! Writing Center)
"Problem Fixers" Opinion Writing (Keep It Fresh! Writing Center)
"Front Page Memories" Partner Article Writing (Keep It Fresh! Writing Center)
"Memory Twists" Personal Narrative Writing (Keep It Fresh! Writing Center) FREE!
Do Your Students Need a Morning Routine Reset?
Do Your Students Need a Morning Routine Reset?
Morning Work with Meaning! Top 3 Lists BUNDLE {Set One, Two, & Three}
Morning Work with Meaning! Top 3 Lists BUNDLE {Set One, Two, & Three}

Book Studies: Henry & Mudge

Henry and Mudge COMPLETE SERIES BUNDLE: Books 1-28 {Twenty-Eight Book Studies}
Henry and Mudge The First Book {Book Study} Henry & Mudge #1
Henry and Mudge in Puddle Trouble {Book Study} Henry & Mudge #2
Henry and Mudge in the Green Time {Book Study} Henry & Mudge #3
Henry and Mudge under the Yellow Moon {Book Study} Henry & Mudge #4
Henry and Mudge in the Sparkle Days {Book Study} Henry & Mudge #5
Henry and Mudge and the Forever Sea {Book Study} Henry & Mudge #6
Henry and Mudge Get the Cold Shivers {Book Study} Henry& Mudge #7
Henry and Mudge and the Happy Cat {Book Study} Henry & Mudge #8
Henry and Mudge and the Bedtime Thumps {Book Study} Henry & Mudge #9
Henry and Mudge Take the Big Test {Book Study} Henry & Mudge #10
Henry and Mudge and the Long Weekend {Book Study} Henry & Mudge #11
Henry and Mudge and the Wild Wind {Book Study} Henry & Mudge #12
Henry and Mudge and the Careful Cousin {Book Study} Henry & Mudge #13
Henry and Mudge and the Best Day of All {Book Study} Henry & Mudge #14
Henry and Mudge in the Family Trees {Book Study} Henry & Mudge #15
Henry and Mudge and the Sneaky Crackers {Book Study} Henry & Mudge #16
Henry and Mudge and the Starry Night {Book Study} Henry & Mudge #17
Henry and Mudge and Annie's Good Move {Book Study} Henry & Mudge #18
Henry and Mudge and the Snowman Plan {Book Study} Henry & Mudge #19
Henry and Mudge and Annie's Perfect Pet {Book Study} Henry & Mudge #20
Henry and Mudge and the Tall Tree House {Book Study} Henry & Mudge #21
Henry and Mudge and Mrs. Hopper's House {Book Study} Henry & Mudge #22
Henry and Mudge and the Wild Goose Chase {Book Study} Henry & Mudge #23
Henry and Mudge and the Funny Lunch {Book Study} Henry & Mudge #24
Henry and Mudge and a Very Merry Christmas {Book Study} Henry & Mudge #25
Henry and Mudge and the Great Grandpas {Book Study} Henry & Mudge #26
Henry and Mudge and the Tumbling Trip {Book Study} Henry & Mudge #27
Henry and Mudge and the Big Sleepover {Book Study} Henry & Mudge #28

Sentence Structure Lessons

Sentence Structure, Grammar: 5 Lesson BUNDLE [Google Slides & PowerPoint]
Subjects and Predicates: Sentence Structure Lesson 1
Simple and Complete Subjects and Predicates: Sentence Structure Lesson 2
Compound Subjects and Predicates: Sentence Structure Lesson 3
Subject Verb Agreement: Sentence Structure Lesson 4
Compound Sentences: Sentence Structure Lesson 5

Winter Literature Units

Owl Moon Literature Unit {My Favorite Read Alouds}
The Snowy Day Literature Unit {My Favorite Winter Read Alouds}
Snowflake Bentley Literature Unit
Snowmen At Night Literature Unit
The Mitten Tree Literature Unit {My Favorite Read Alouds}
The North Pole Express Literature Unit
Mooseltoe Literature Unit {My Favorite Read Alouds} Christmas
What's Your Goal? Meaningful & Memorable Student Goal-Setting
How to Make Writing Centers Work for You and for Students
"Odd Little Words" Vocabulary Rich Morning Work, Word Work {12 Weeks}
"Odd Little Words" Vocabulary Rich Morning Work, Word Work {12 Weeks}
"Plan a Perfect Day" Project: Back to School Activity
"Plan a Perfect Day" Project: Back to School Activity
Back to School Activities "Get To Know You" First Week of School
Back to School Activities "Get To Know You" First Week of School
"About Me" Roll-Ups: A Fun and Fresh Back-to-School Display
"About Me" Roll-Ups: A Fun and Fresh Back-to-School Display

Fun Data! PENCILS

FUN DATA! "Pencil Data BUNDLE" {3 Data & Graphing Activities}
FUN DATA! "Pencil Rollers" {A Data & Graphing Activity}
FUN DATA! "Pencil Rampers" {A Data & Graphing Activity}
FUN DATA! "Pencil Measurers" {A Data & Graphing Activity}

End of Year Memory Books

End of the Year DIGITAL Memory Book (Google Slides)
End of the Year Memory Book {Not Grade Specific}
End of Year Memory Book {2nd Grade}
End of Year Memory Book {3rd Grade}
End of Year Memory Book {4th Grade}
End of Year Memory Book {5th Grade}
End of Year Memory Book {6th Grade} *Elementary

End of Year Awards

End of the Year AWARDS {Customizable, 40 Categories} Digital & Printable
End of the Year Awards "License Plate Awards" 45 Categories, Editable
End of Year Awards: The "Of Course" Awards (32 Categories) Digital & Print

End of Year Activities

BUNDLE End of the Year Activities: Fun & Fresh! {2 Packs}
END OF THE YEAR Activities: Fun & Fresh!
END OF YEAR Activities: Fun & Fresh! {Pack #2}
Flyin' to the End of the Year
The Box is Locked! End of the Year Math Challenge {Multiplication & Division}
Grab that Thought Bubble template!
Earth Day Writing: Opinion Writing Lesson & Activity
Earth Day Writing: Opinion Writing Lesson & Activity
"Making Words" for Spring FREEBIE (Digital - Google Slides)
"Making Words" for Spring FREEBIE (Digital - Google Slides)
Check Your Work Poster
Turning Around a Turn and Talk
Turning Around a Turn and Talk
"Big Impact" Revising Strategies for Student Writers
"Big Impact" Revising Strategies for Student Writers
Developing a Character for Fictional Narrative Writing
Developing a Character for Fictional Narrative Writing
Make Words! Word Work - Word Study Activity

Reading Response

Reading Response BUNDLE
Reading Response for Literature
Reading Response for Informational Text
Inquiry Research Organizer
Morning Work with Meaning! Top 3 Lists BUNDLE {Set One, Two, & Three}
The Tower of Books Challenge
How to Have Successful Writing Conferences with Student Writers
Halloween Opinion Writing - Topic: "Candy Corn"
At Home Reading Ideas
"Odd Little Words" Vocabulary Rich Morning Work, Word Work {12 Weeks}
"Odd Little Words" Vocabulary Rich Morning Work, Word Work {12 Weeks}
Procedural Writing, How To Writing Unit: "How to Escape from an Alien Planet"
Procedural Writing, How To Writing Unit: "How to Escape from an Alien Planet"
What's Your Goal? Meaningful & Memorable Student Goal-Setting
Getting the Most Out of Reading Response Tasks
Parent Brochure for Reading with Child
5 Ways to Boost Reading Instruction with Speech Bubbles
Setting the Tone in the First 10 Minutes of the First Day of School
A Maze of New Friends: Back to School Activity
Do Your Students Need a Morning Routine Reset?
Back to School Activities "Get To Know You" First Week of School
Who's In YOUR Circles? A Fresh Get to Know You Activity
Turning Around a Turn and Talk
"Plan a Perfect Day" Project: Back to School Activity
Teach Students How to Check Their Work
How to Have Successful Writing Conferences with Student Writers
Tracking Your Readers
Reading Log Alternative: "Tower of Books" {An Independent Reading Challenge}
Show Parents How to Read with their Child Productively
End of the Year Writing: Opinion Writing Lesson & Activity
End of the Year DIGITAL Memory Book (Google Slides)
End of the Year AWARDS {Customizable, 40 Categories} Digital & Printable
End of the Year Memory Book {Not Grade Specific}
BUNDLE End of the Year Activities: Fun & Fresh! {2 Packs}
The Box is Locked! End of the Year Math Challenge {Multiplication & Division}
Concrete Ways to Get Students Reading at Home
Opinion Writing for Earth Day on Deforestation (Digital & Print) FREE
How to Make Writing Centers Work for You and for Students
Earth Day Writing: Opinion Writing Lesson & Activity
What to Do with the Rest of the Class during Reading Workshop or Rotations
How to Get Students Thinking Critically about their Reading
Developing a Character for Fictional Narrative Writing
"Big Impact" Revising Strategies for Student Writers
Concrete Ways to Get Students Reading at Home
"Memory Twists" Personal Narrative Writing (Keep It Fresh! Writing Center) FREE!
St. Patrick's Day Opinion Writing Lesson & Activity
St. Patrick's Day Opinion Writing Lesson & Activity
The Box is Locked! St. Patrick's Day Math Challenge {Addition & Subtraction}
The Box is Locked! St. Patrick's Day Math Challenge {Addition & Subtraction}
Muncha! Muncha! Muncha! Literature Unit {My Favorite Spring Read Alouds}
The Box is Locked! St. Patrick's Day Math Challenge {Multiplication & Division}
The Box is Locked! St. Patrick's Day Math Challenge {Multiplication & Division}
Writing Prompts for MARCH {Not Your Ordinary Story Starters} Print & Digital
"Making Words" for Spring FREEBIE (Digital - Google Slides)
"Making Words" for Spring FREEBIE (Digital - Google Slides)
The Gardener Literature Unit {My Favorite Spring Read Alouds}
The Gardener Literature Unit {My Favorite Spring Read Alouds}
Thought Bubble Reading Tool
Keep It Fresh! Writing Centers BUNDLE (15 Writing Centers)
"Odd Little Words" Vocabulary Rich Morning Work, Word Work {12 Weeks}
"Odd Little Words" Vocabulary Rich Morning Work, Word Work {12 Weeks}
Revising Strategies: Read about it on my blog
Inquiry Research Tips + "Wonder. Find. Share." Form
Writing Conferences
Setting the Tone in the First 10 Minutes
The Thinker Builder Blog
End of Year Award Ribbons
End of Year Activities for Grades 1-2
End of Year Activities for Grades 3-5
1st Grade Memory Book
2nd Grade Memory Book
3rd Grade Memory Book
4th Grade Memory Book
5th Grade Memory Book
6th Grade Memory Book
The 2-Minute Writing Conference
Using Facts in Opinion Writing
Unlock the Box! St. Patrick's Day Math Challenge
My Favorite Way to Get Students Thinking Critically
Turn Around the Turn & Talk
"What's Your Word?" Word Goals for the New Year
Snowflake Bentley Literature Unit
Time for a revising revolution!
Snowmen At Night Literature Unit
Holiday Joy Books
Polar Express Literature Unit
"The Wall" Literature Unit for Veterans Day
"Keep It Fresh!" Writing Centers
Back to School "Get to Know You" Activities
The Tower of Books Challenge

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