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Had you ever read The Princess and the Pea with yo Had you ever read The Princess and the Pea with your class? 👑🫛 So many of my students had never heard this classic fairy tale, which made it even more magical to share! This mini unit included a 9 page anchor text reader you could use right away, plus tons of engaging comprehension activities, writing, word work, math games, and the cutest Princess and the Pea mattress craft. Students worked on predicting, characters, setting, problem and solution, main idea and details, sequencing, character change, author’s purpose, and more. There were colorful posters to guide instruction, vocabulary activities, retell and opinion writing, and fun math games to keep the theme going. Bonus extensions were included for fractured fairy tales like The Penguin and the Pea, The Princess and the Pizza, The Cowboy and the Black-Eyed Pea, and The Very Smart Pea & the Princess-to-Be, making it perfect for compare and contrast and deeper fairy tale study. This resource was also part of my larger Fairy Tale units if you love building themed literacy blocks. Comment pea or princess for the link! 👑🫛✨ “I am teaching a grade one in Ontario and I was looking for resources to help me plan lesson plans for substitute teachers. This resource gave me lots of practical ideas I could leave to ensure my students had a successful day when I was away. I am a regular user of TPT and this is one of the best resources I have the good luck to find.” LinkDM *218*
If you need a meaningful story to teach growth min If you need a meaningful story to teach growth mindset, The Koala Who Could is the perfect choice. 🐨💛 In The Koala Who Could by Rachel Bright, Kevin the koala is afraid to leave his tree and try new things with his friends. When his branch suddenly falls, he is forced to face his fears and discover that maybe change is not so scary after all. It opens the door for powerful conversations about bravery, resilience, and stepping outside our comfort zone. This literature extension pack is filled with differentiated reading comprehension strategies including main idea and details, sequencing, problem and solution, character change, inference, point of view, author’s purpose, and more. There are colorful posters to guide your mini lessons, engaging vocabulary and word work activities, and meaningful writing prompts like “10 Things I Worry About” and “Things I Can Do.” You will also find fun math games, a survey and graph activity, and the cutest Kevin the Koala craft with bulletin board letters that spell “I Can Try New Things.” It is perfect for whole group, small group, or independent work and makes teaching growth mindset simple and engaging. Comment koala or mindset for the link! 🐨✨ LinkDM *219*
The Invisible Boy is one of the most powerful stor The Invisible Boy is one of the most powerful stories for building kindness and classroom community. 💛 Brian feels invisible until one small act of kindness changes everything. This meaningful read aloud opens the door for important conversations about including others, friendship, and empathy. It is perfect for back to school or anytime you want to strengthen your classroom family. This companion pack includes comprehension activities, writing, word work, math games, and a beautiful shooting star craft with bulletin board letters that say “We Are Shining Stars.” It is the perfect SEL resource to help students learn how their actions can make others feel seen and valued. Comment invisible or kindness for the link. “Great resource with lots of activities. Students really enjoyed the story and activities.” “Thank you so much for this amazing resource! It is awesome!” LinkDM *575*
🦔 There is just something about hedgehogs that fee 🦔 There is just something about hedgehogs that feels perfect for Valentine’s season — maybe it’s those cute little faces! 💗 If you’re looking for a fun, engaging way to hit your informational text standards this month, this nonfiction hedgehog unit might be just what you need. This resource is packed with kid-friendly learning all about hedgehogs, while strengthening comprehension, vocabulary, and nonfiction text skills. Students will read a 13-page mini reader complete with a table of contents, glossary, headings, and bold words, plus a matching colorful digital book with real photos that you can project, download as a PowerPoint, or add to your classroom library. After reading, your class can dig deeper with nonfiction text features hunts, fact and detail work, adaptations, and research activities. There are also engaging word work pages, writing options, and a fun hedgehog craft with bulletin board letters to display their learning. This unit is filled with everything your students need to become true hedgehog experts! Comment HEDGEHOG or LOVE for the link! 💕 LinkDM *111*
I absolutely love adding The Humble Pie to our rea I absolutely love adding The Humble Pie to our read aloud lineup! 🥧 This heartwarming story teaches students about speaking up for yourself, teamwork, friendship, and taking pride in your hard work. It opens the door for meaningful classroom discussions while keeping students engaged with relatable characters. This companion pack is filled with comprehension activities, writing, word work, math games, and an adorable pie craft. It is the perfect way to build reading skills while connecting to powerful life lessons your students will remember. 🥧Comment pie or humble for the link. "This was a great & well done resource with tons of different activities to choose from! This has been one of my favorite read aloud companions that we've done!! My 1st grader enjoyed the activities that we did!!" "This was such a fun unit to teach! Everything was laid out well and easy to follow. My students did well on following the activities while digging deeper into the book." LinkDM *180*
Fairy tales are the perfect way to brighten up tho Fairy tales are the perfect way to brighten up those long March days! 🐸✨ The Frog Prince is always a class favorite, and many students are hearing it for the very first time. This mini unit includes a 13 page mini reader, comprehension activities, word work, writing, math games, and an adorable Frog Prince craft. Students will practice key reading skills like sequencing, problem and solution, character change, and retelling while having fun with hands on activities and crafts. Bulletin board letters and extensions for The Frog Prince Continued are also included to keep the learning going. 🐸✨Comment frog or fairytale for the link. “This is an engaging way to extend The Frog Prince. The reading comprehension activities and craft kept my students excited while deepening their understanding of the story!” LinkDM *147*
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