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I See Pink: Mini-Book

For Students K - 2nd
In this mini-book worksheet on the color pink, students read 9 sentences accompanied by pictures that read, "I see a black..." Students then complete the sentence with their own word and picture.
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Go Fish card game for recognition of vocabulary words

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students play Go Fish card game (with a teacher made deck of cards) for recognition of vocabulary words
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The Dirt We Depend On- Characteristics of Dirt Reading Comprehension Worksheet

For Students 4th - 5th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a selection about dirt and soil characteristics. They answer 10 matching questions and 5 multiple choice questions based on the information given in the non-fiction article.
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Here Comes the March!

For Students Pre-K - K
In this word recognition worksheet, students call out the final word in a poem that is read to them. The students focus on the rhyming words at the end of each stanza.
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Greek, Latin and Anglo-Saxon Roots to Better Vocabulary

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders review the concepts of affixes and roots. They practice common Greek, Latin, and Anglo-Saxon ones which are used to form many words in English. Students develop an awareness of the formation and evolution of words.
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Syllables: Learning to Read

For Students 2nd - 4th
For this reading/grammar worksheet, students practice reading words with more than one syllable. Next, students think of 4 more words that have at least 2 syllables. Worksheet is designed to be signed by both student and parent when...
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Reading: The Food Pyramid

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this reading comprehension instructional activity, students read a one page text about the food pyramid. Students then complete 8 sentences with the correct words from 2 choices.
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Rob and Rod Rat

For Students K - 1st
In this phonics beginning consonant r activity, learners read a short story and identify the words that begin with the letter r. Students also color a picture following the coloring instructions.
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Writing Strategies: Descriptive Words

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students discover the importance of using descriptive words in good writing. They brainstorm words to describe elephants and dogs then watch a video that describes different items. Each student writes a paragraph using descriptive words...
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Meanings of everyday words and symbols

For Teachers K
Students find the meanings of everyday words and symbols. In this symbol lesson, students are broken up into 3 groups: below, at and above grade level. They use cereal boxes, pizza boxes, and granola bar boxes in order to read labels,...
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Words Beginning with P and R Homonyms

For Teachers 4th
In this words beginning with P and R homonyms, 4th graders complete ten sentences by choosing the correct homonym beginning with P or R.
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Email - reading comprehension

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students label pictures, fill in the blanks to sentences, answer yes or no questions, and more having to do with email. Students complete 8 activities.
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Little Boy Blue

For Students Pre-K - K
In this rhyme worksheet, students read a nursery rhyme about a little boy. Students also color in two illustrations and cut out rhyming words from the story.
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Hey Diddle Diddle

For Teachers Pre-K - K
In this rhyme worksheet, young scholars read a nursery rhyme about the cat and the fiddle. Students also color in an illustration and cut out rhyming words from the story.
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Little Jack Horner

For Teachers Pre-K - K
In this rhyme worksheet, students read a nursery rhyme about Little Jack Horner. Students also color in an illustration and cut out rhyming words from the story.
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Rain

For Teachers 1st
First graders practice oral and silent reading using beginning  comprehension and decoding strategies. In this guided reading instructional activity, 1st graders take a picture walk and make plot predictions prior to reading the...
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Preschool Lesson: Guinea Pigs

For Teachers Pre-K - K
In this Guinea Pig themed lesson, students hear the story, Guinea Pigs Add UP! and then engage in several themed learning activities. Each activity fosters skills in letter/number recognition, art, math or writing.  
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Blending Butterflies

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students create camouflage butterflies. In this camouflage lesson plan, students read about the different types of camouflage. Each student in the class chooses a spot in the classroom and creates a camouflaged butterfly. They hang up...
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The Art of Jewelry

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Learners discover Native American culture through jewelry.  In this Native American culture lesson plan, students investigate several different Native American tribes and complete a word search activity.  Learners create their...
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My Pet

For Students 1st
In this reading comprehension worksheet, 1st graders read a few sentences about the illustration of a girl and her pet. Students then complete three multiple choice questions and two handwriting activities based on the passage.
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On and Off Concepts

For Students K - 1st
In this preposition learning exercise, learners review on and off by viewing pictures and reading context clues in sentences. Students practice writing the two words on primary lined paper.
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Introduce Vocabulary: Why Mosquitos Buzz in People's Ears

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students determine the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson, students read Why Mosquitos Buzz in People's Ears and explore new vocabulary words found in the story. Students record their discoveries in a word...
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Hello My Name is . . . Helvetica

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Learners play various games to help create a classroom community. In this name recognition lesson, students combine their name recognition skills with newly learned art and geometric vocabulary. First learners discover vocabulary that...
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A Hidden Beauty

For Teachers 1st - 3rd Standards
Expose the beautiful mystery of bulbs as young botanists learn all about these fascinating plants. They glean information from a short text before observing actual bulbs (consider an onion), and comparing their findings with predictions....