Elementary Writing Word Mat Resource Pack - What is this resource useful for?
This pack of child-friendly writing mats covers a wide range of key vocabulary for kindergarten through 5th grade. They are the perfect writing resource for grade school teachers! Simply print, laminate, and use them again and again.

Simple Sentences Writing Prompt Pictures Activity - What is this resource useful for?
Here's a great set of writing prompts with pictures for your students! What a fun way to add to their writing skills! This is a simple yet effective resource for your classroom!

Picture and Story Writing Activity - What is this resource useful for?
This story planning sheet is a super way to get your students thinking and imagining. Appropriate for ages 5-7 or kindergarten through 2nd grade.

FREE Christmas Activities Mega Pack - What is the Free Christmas Activities Mega Pack?
Lots of printable and interactive Christmas reading, writing, art, craft, and science activities for Early Childhood and Kindergarten through 5th Grade. Give Twinkl resources a try with this free Christmas activity mega pack!

Story Settings Description Writing Frames - How do I use the Story Settings Description Writing Frames?
Provide your students with a visual picture and keywords as a starting point for their writing. Students will be asked to describe the setting pictured using keywords provided. Print and distribute this resource for independent writing practice. This resource addresses the following standards: CCSS ELA W.2.3; TEKS ELAR 2.7.E, 2.11.A.

Writing Super Sentences Differentiated Practice Sheets - How do I use the Writing Super Sentences Differentiated Practice Sheets?
Use the Writing Super Sentences Differentiated Practice Sheets to help your students practice adding capital letters and periods to sentences. This set of worksheets with a superhero-theme ask students to add punctuation and capital letters to sentences. This resource addresses the following standards: CCSS L.1.1, L.1.2, L.2.2.

First Grade Reading Passage Comprehension Activity Pack - How do I use the First Grade Reading Passage Comprehension Activity Pack?
Spark high-interest in reading with this first-grade pack full of printable reading passages with multiple-choice comprehension questions!

Written at grade level, the accompanying questions will assess your children's knowledge and understanding of each text.

The easy-to-read font and supporting illustrations will enable first-grade students to work independently. This resource pack addresses the following standards: CCSS RL 1.1, 1.2, 1.3; TEKS ELAR 1.6B, 1.6C, 1.6F, and 1.6I.

FREE Elementary Teaching Pack - How can I use the Free Elementary Teaching Pack?
This FREE taster pack is full of printable and interactive teaching resources for early childhood and elementary teachers to help them bring learning to life in their classrooms! Lots of ELA, math, science, social studies, and classroom management resources for you to try. Twinkl - we help those who teach!

Picture Scenes and Wh Questions - How do I use the Picture Scenes and Wh Questions?
Use the Picture Scenes and Wh Questions activity to strengthen observation, comprehension, and oral language skills. Students will look at the scene and answer the who, where, when, what, and why questions. Answer cards included for students to match with the questions, or students can say the answers aloud. This resource addresses the following standards: CCSS RL.K.1, RL.K.3, RL.1.1, RL.1.3; TEKS ELAR K.3.C, K.6.B, K.6.C, K.6.E, K.7.A-D, 1.3.D, 1.8.A-D.

CVC Words Beginning and Ending Sounds Activity Pack - How do I use the CVC Words Beginning and Ending Sounds Activity Pack?
Use our CVC Words worksheets to assess early elementary students' understanding of CVC words and word families or to provide practice with the CVC pattern. This literacy activity can be used in small groups or for morning work. Try laminating these worksheets and providing students with dry erase markers to complete. Children will say the picture and then fill in the missing letters to complete the CVC word. This pack includes mixed vowel worksheets along with isolated vowel worksheets. This resource addresses the following standards: CCSS RF.K.2.A, RF.K.2.C, RF.K.3.A, RF.K.3.C, RF.K.3.D, 2.RF2.A; TEKS ELAR K.2.A, 1.2.A, 1.2.B, 1.2.C, 2.2.A, 2.2.B, 2.2.C.

Roll A Thanksgiving Story Writing Prompts - What is this resource useful for?
Students reveal the setting, characters, and problem of their story by rolling the dice. Then they will elaborate on the parts of the story they rolled to create a Thanksgiving story of their own.

How will my student benefit from this resource?
This is a great way to gameify writing. It gives your students an opportunity to play a game together and takes the stress of coming up with plot points off them so that they can begin writing. They will be able to use their imagination while while practicing writing!

Why is Thanksgiving in Autumn?
Thanksgiving is celebrated in Autumn because this is the time of the harvest. This was when the first thanksgiving was held, and the pilgrims had enough food to make it through the harsh winter. They celebrated by having a huge meal with the Native Americans, who taught them how to hunt and grow food. 

FREE Pirate Scroll Writing Templates - What is this resource useful for?
A set of FREE pirate scroll writing templates for children to use as a stimulus in their independent writing. Also available as wide-lined, narrow-lined, fully-lined, and half-lined - a wide variety of options to cover all activities!

Winter Writing Activity Booklet - How do I use the Winter Writing Activity Booklet?
Use this writing activity pack to create a winter writing journal for your students. Included are writing prompts to spark your students' creativity and space for students to draw a picture. Use during a writing center during the winter season. This resource addresses the following standards: CCSS W.1.3, W.2.3; TEKS ELAR 1.11.B, 2.11.B.

* New * The Gingerbread Man Simple Sentence Writing Prompts Activity - How do I use Gingerbread Man Simple Sentence Writing Prompts?
Use our Gingerbread Man Simple Sentence Writing Prompts Activity to reinforce comprehension skills. Students will use the sentence starters to record what is happening in the illustration. This could be a fun activity to complete before or after reading the Gingerbread Man story. Print and distribute this resource for a small group or independent activity.  This resource addresses the following standards: CCSS 2.RL.10, 1.RL.10, K.RL.10; TEKS ELAR 2.9.A, 1.9.A, K.8.A.

New Year's Resolutions Writing Frame - How will this resource help my children?
Help your students with their writing skills as they express their hopes and dreams for the new year! Students will reflect on the past year and record goals for the new year. Have your students reflect on their year and think about what they would like for the upcoming year!With this worksheet, they can write about the best part of this last year, what they would do again if they could, what their resolution is, and what they are excited for in the upcoming year.

How can I include this resolution sheet in my lesson?
Have your students fill out this worksheet before they leave for their Christmas holiday! Hold onto the worksheets until they come back and help them think of ways that they can upkeep their New Year's resolutions.

What are some common new years resolutions?
If your students are having trouble thinking of resolutions, give them a few ideas!Some could include:Watch less tvTry to do one act of kindness every dayBe nicer to your siblingsEat less candy

Happy New Year Writing Prompt Activity - How can students reflect on the year and set goals for the new year?
Use the Happy New Year Writing Prompt Activity to help students express their hopes and dreams for the new year! Students will reflect on the past year and record goals for the new year. Each of the five balloons includes a writing prompt for students to answer. 

Comparing Christmas Around the World Writing Activity - What is this resource useful for?
Compare the Christmas traditions of two countries with the help of this fun activity. Students will choose two different countries and record facts about their Christmas traditions and celebration. Students will also record how to say "Merry Christmas" in each country's native language along with Christmas traditions from each country.

* New * Kindergarten Pick a Prompt Writing Center Activity - How do I use the Kindergarten Pick a Prompt Writing Center Activity?
Assign a prompt or let kindergarten students choose with this Kindergarten Pick a Prompt Writing Center Activity. Students will practice different skills like copying given texts, tracing letters, and generating sentences. This is a great station for helping students utilize and practice multiple writing skills.

This resource addresses the following standards: CCSS W.K.1, W.K.2, WK.3, L.K.1.A, L.K.2.A; TEKS ELAR K.2.E, K.10.D.vii, K.11.A, K.11.B.

Roll a Winter Story Writing Activity - What is this resource useful for?
An enchanting winter story writing activity to inspire your children when the weather gets chilly! A fabulous way to get your children excited about independent writing. Children roll the dice to select the setting, characters, and main event for their new story.

How will this activity help my students write a story?
This is a great way to begin to create a short story. This resource gives your students a way to begin to structure their story with a setting, characters, and plot. Your students will then write their own story, focusing on their ability to write concise sentences and use suitable vocabulary. 

Where is the coldest place on Planet Earth?
The poles have the coldest climates on Planet Earth. Antarctica (South Pole) reaches temperatures of -133f. The reason for this is that the tilt of Earth's axis angles Antarctica away from the sun's heat. 

Picture Punctuation Writing Activities - How do I use the Picture Punctuation Writing Activities?
Use these Picture Punctuation Writing Activities as a fun way for students to practice sentence structure and ending punctuation. Students will use the picture as a prompt to write questions, exclamations, and statements using the correct structure and punctuation. This resource addresses the following standards: CCSS RL.K.7, L.K.1, L.K.2, L.1.1, L.1.2; TEKS ELAR K.10.D.viii.

Writing Self-Editing Checklist - How do my students use the Writing Self-Editing Checklist?
This checklist supports upper-grade students as they edit their writing. Students check grammar, spelling, punctuation, organization, voice, and word choice. Before creating their final draft of their writing, students first complete a self-editing checklist, ensuring their paper is ready to be read by a classmate. Then students move to a peer editing checklist, where a classmate checks for cohesiveness, details, organization, spelling, and run-on sentences. This resource addresses the following standards: W.3.4, W.3.5, W.4.4, W.4.5, W.5.4, W.5.5; TEKS ELAR 3.11.C, 3.11.D, 4.11.C, 4.11.D, 5.11.C, 5.11.D.

Christmas Writing Prompts Task Cards - What is this resource useful for?
Use these Christmas writing prompt cards to engage your students in seasonal writing! Includes twenty-four varied prompts to choose from.

Expanding Sentences Writing Activity - How do I use the Expanding Sentences Writing Activity with my class?
Use this set of sentences to strengthen students' grammar skills. The Expanding Sentences Writing Worksheets feature twenty-two simple sentences. Students will use adjectives, adverbs, figurative language, etc. to make the sentences more interesting. This resource addresses the following standards: CCSS L.3.1, L.3.2, L.3.3, L.4.1, L.4.2, L.4.3, L.5.1, L.5.2, L.5.3; TEKS ELAR 3.11.D, 4.11.D, 5.11.D.

My Favorite Cookie Opinion Writing Activity - What is this resource useful for?
A set of differentiated writing activities for students to explain which cookie they think is the best and why.

Name Writing Practice Progression Activity - What is this resource useful for?
Use this progression activity to show your students' name writing progress over the year. This will make a fantastic keepsake for parents to take home at the end of the year!

Growth Mindset Writing Prompts PowerPoint - What is this resource useful for?
This PowerPoint features 15 Growth Mindset quotes with a writing prompt to cover the three Common Core writing types: Opinion (also Argument), Informative/Explanatory, and Narrative. These writing prompts also work well as a morning starter or bell ringer activity. Additional quotes at the end allow you to add in your own writing prompts.

Roll a Christmas Story Writing Activity - How can I use the Roll a Christmas Story Writing Activity?
Use this fun Christmas writing activity to support your children as they imagine and write their own Christmas story. Students will roll a dice to determine the setting and characters of their short story.

All About Me Selfie Writing Worksheet - How can I use this All About Me Selfie Writing Worksheet?
Use this fun icebreaker at the beginning of a new school year to get to know your class a little better and allow them to get to know one another. This All About Me Selfie Writing worksheet includes a section for your students to write their favorite things, 3 words to describe them and even draw their own selfie using the smartphone graphic.This resource is perfect for Back to School and is suitable for third to fifth grade students. You may even like to create a classroom display with the finished worksheets so your students can find their common interests and learn who is who in their brand new class. 

Getting to Know You Activities
There are so many ways to help your class get to know one another at the beginning of a new school year.Have your class to talk in pairs and then have them each introduce their partner to the rest of the class.Ask your kids to sort themselves based on some of their favorite things. For instance, their favorite sport, TV show or book.Have them carry out a survey of different eye colors in the classroom using this graph worksheet.For more resources, activities and games, visit our Back to School hub for teachers.

Letter to Santa Writing Template English/Spanish - What is this resource useful for?
A template for your children to use to write their own letters to santa. Great for developing independent writing in this topic and good fun too!

New Year's Resolution Writing Frame English/Spanish - What is this resource useful for?
Celebrate the new year with these lovely New Year's resolution writing frames. Great for encouraging your children to think about their goals and aspirations.

Animal Adjectives Word Cards - What is this resource useful for?
This fun set of animal adjective word cards is great for a variety of activities! Use them as inspiration during independent writing activities, as a spelling aid, to start discussions about animals, and much more!

FREE Pencil Control Activity Booklet - How do I use the Pencil Control Activity Booklet?
This FREE printable booklet supports your children as they practice pencil control and line writing. 

Christmas Would You Rather? Prompt Cards - What is this resource useful for?
These "Would you rather...?" prompt cards are a great way to get your students engaged in reflection and discussion! Use as a starter for a writing activity or as a way to practice speaking and listening skills!

Christmas Ornaments Coloring Sheets - What is this resource useful for?
This lovely set of coloring sheets feature a selection of different images all related to the topic of Christmas! Great for a variety of activities, you can use them to reinforce fine motor skills, as inspiration for independent writing, or just for fun! Try putting the finished pictures up on display, or send them home for the parents.

Christmas Coloring Cards - What is this resource useful for?
Get in the holiday spirit by decorating and giving out these adorable cards. Featuring four Christmas illustrations, these cards are great for students to personalize for family and friends. Encourage students to write a personal message on the inside of the card.

How can I include this resource in my lesson?
Use this resource to encourage your students to practice writing in a letter format!This can also be a great way for you to ask them to write a letter to Santa to ask for gifts. Have them bring home the letter to give to their parents as a 'keepsake'. ;) Really we just want to give the parents a headstart on Christmas shopping!

What should you write on a Christmas card?
If you're writing a Christmas card to a family or friend, wish them a happy Christmas, tell them something that you like about them. Christmas cards are meant to be lighthearted and happy. Perhaps write a nice memory or just a simple 'Merry Christmas.'

Letters, Numbers, and Shapes Tracing Activities - How do I use theLetters, Numbers, and Shapes Tracing Activities?
Use this resource to aid pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students in proper handwriting formation for letters, numbers, and shapes. These worksheets feature uppercase letters, numbers 0-9, and basic shapes that children can trace to help them begin to form the letters, numbers, and shapes properly. Use as morning work, handwriting practice, or homework. Extend the use of this resource with sheet protectors and dry erase markers. 

Christmas Missing Numbers Worksheet - What is this resource useful for?
Practice counting skills, number recognition, and number formation with this adorable holiday worksheet. Students will evaluate a series of three numbers and decide which number is missing. A perfect way to incorporate math during the busy holiday season!

Christmas Place Prepositions Fill in the Blanks Activity - What is this resource useful for?
Reinforce place prepositions using this fun Christmas scene. This great resource helps your students write and recognize prepositions in a sentence.

Jobs in the Community Word Cards - How do I use the Jobs in the Community Word Cards?
Use the Jobs in the Community Words Cards when teaching about community helpers, professions, or on Labor Day. The cards include job words along with illustrations to aid in comprehension. Use during circle time or laminate and place in your writing center. 

Common Core Report Card Statement Bank - How do I use the Common Core Report Card Statement Bank?
Easy to use spreadsheet with statements for report cards, aligned to the Common Core standards. Subjects covered are Math, ELA RL, ELA RI, ELA RF, Writing, Speaking and Listening, and Science. Also included are a wide range of report card comments regarding the child's behavior, relationships, personality, etc.

The Nutcracker Word Search - What is this resource useful for?
Search for vocabulary words associated with the beautiful story of "The Nutcracker." This resource helps to increase familiarity with key plot points and characters. Use the word search as a jumping off point for independent writing or as a team effort during a holiday party.

Feelings Read and Write the Room Activity - How do I use the Feelings Read and Write the Room Activity?
Engage your students in a fun detective activity with our Feelings Read and Write the Room Activity. Print and cut the word cards to hang around the room. Students will use the student detective sheet to record the feelings words they find around the room. This is a great activity to familiarize students with feelings while practicing letter formation.  This resource addresses the following standards: CCSS RF.K.2, RF.K.3, RF.1.2, RF.1.3, RF.2.1; TEKS ELAR K.2, K.3, 1.2.B, 1.2.C, 1.3, 2.2.B, 2.2.C, 2.3.

Winter Numbers 1-10 Tracing Activity - What is this resource useful for?
Our Winter Numbers Tracing Activity is a fun way for children to practice their number writing skills. This resource makes a great activity to use in class or as a homework assignment.

Alphabet Letter Activity Pack - What is this resource useful for?
This fantastic pack contains letter formation, letter identification, letter tracing, and beginning sound activities for each letter of the alphabet. 

New Year's Resolution Stars Activity - What is this resource useful for?
Provide students with a place to record their New Year's resolutions. Pair these stars with Our New Year's Resolution Banner to create a fantastic "New Year; New Goals" bulletin board to remind students of their goals for the new year!

FREE Phoneme Letter Tracing Practice Activities - How can I use the FREE Phoneme Tracing Letter Worksheets?
This resource includes a set of FREE phoneme tracing practice activities. A large phoneme is shown with the correct way to form the letter and smaller phonemes for students to practice. These worksheets would be great to laminate and use with a dry erase marker. 

* New * Popping Punctuation PowerPoint Game - How do I use the Popping Punctuation PowerPoint Game?
Have fun practicing punctuation with our Popping Punctuation PowerPoint Game. Download and present this interactive game to your class for a review of common punctuation including the period, question mark, exclamation mark, and more.

This resource addresses the following standards: CCSS L.2.2; TEKS ELAR 2.11.D.x.

Chinese New Year Vocabulary Cards - How can I use the Chinese New Year Vocabulary Cards?
Use our Chinese New Year Vocabulary Cards when learning about the Chinese New Year. The cards print four per-page and can be cut out and laminated. Use the cards during circle time to introduce words and ideas associated with Chinese New Year. Or hole punch the cards and place them on a ring for a helpful reference resource in your writing center. 

When to Use a Capital Letter Poster - How do I use the When to Use a Capital Letter Poster?
 Use this colorful poster to remind your students of the basic rules for capitalization. Illustrative images and examples are shown to aid students. This is a great resource to laminate and put in students' writing folders! This resource addresses the following standards: CCSS L.K.2.A, L.1.2.A, L.2.2.A, L.3.2.A, L.4.2.A.

Winter Clothes Photos - What is this resource useful for?
Use photographs to show students the clothes worn in wintertime. Our Winter Clothes Photos include images of appropriate clothes for cold weather along with the clothing word. Great to inspire creative writing! Particularly useful for students who do not experience frosty winters.

New Year's Resolution Crystal Ball Activity - How can I use the New Year's Resolution Crystal Ball Activity?
Encourage children to set goals for the new year with our New Year's Resolution Crystal Ball Activity. Students will think about an area where they would like to improve over the next year. This activity provides students space to record and draw a picture of their resolutions. Teachers can transcribe for students or early writers can use inventive spelling. Use this activity to create a bulletin board to begin the new year! 

Editable Student Progress Portfolio for Pre-K and Kindergarten - How do I use the Editable Student Progress Portfolio?
Keep track of student progress throughout the year using this student portfolio resource. Collect student artifacts to share with families during conferences or send home at the end of the year for keepsakes. The resource includes an editable worksheet for student photograph, self-portrait, writing sample, art sample, and fine motor sample. Two assessment sheets are also part of this booklet. The math assessment requires students to identify numbers, colors, and shapes. The letter assessment requires students to identify upper and lowercase letters, as well as provide letter sounds. A comprehension sheet is also included prompting students to retell a story and provide an illustration relevant to the story. This is a great resource for pre-k and kindergarten classrooms.

Chinese New Year Animal Symbol Page Border Pack - How can I use the Chinese New Year Animal Symbol Page Border Pack?
Celebrate Chinese New Year with creative or informative writing using our Chinese New Year Animal Symbol Page Border Pack. This pack includes five pages with various lines outlined in the animals of the Chinese zodiac. Use the paper to inspire creative writing or record facts about Chinese New Year. 

Symbols of Kwanzaa Word Search - How do I use the Symbols of Kwanzaa Word Search?
Introduce students to vocabulary associated with Kwanzaa with the help of our Symbols of Kwanzaa Word Search. Extend this activity by asking students to use the words during independent writing.

Identifying the Adverb PowerPoint Game - What is this resource useful for?
Great for supporting your teaching on adverbs. The game can be used as a discussion starter and during whole-class teaching.

Zoo Animals Counting Math Activity Booklet - What is this resource useful for?
A useful tool for practicing number recognition, number writing and counting skills. Children will love counting and coloring the Zoo animals. Children can count the animals and write the correct number in blank on each page. A great assessment tool for teachers to check student understanding of numeracy concepts.

Name That Christmas Song Activity - What is this resource useful for?
Use this activity to get students excited for the upcoming holiday! Perfect as a group/team activity, this Christmas song activity gives them a chance to see which songs they know!

New Year's Eve Words and Pictures PowerPoint - How can I teach students about New Year's Eve?
This resource is a great way to introduce New Year's Eve to children. The PowerPoint features key vocabulary and illustrations for the holiday. Use the presentation to introduce vocabulary, spark discussion, or inspire creative writing.

'Twas the Night Before Christmas Vocabulary Matching Cards - What is this resource useful for?
Match the vocabulary word to the definition with our "Twas the Night Before Christmas" activity. Each of the definition cards features not only the definition but synonyms to go along with the word. Extend the activity by asking students to use the words in their writing.

Figurative Language Reference Cards - What is this resource useful for?
Provide your students with examples of figurative language using these reference cards. Each card features a type of figurative language and examples to demonstrate concept. Perfect for students to keep in a folder for quick reference. 

Santa Claus Around the World PowerPoint - How do I use the Santa Claus Around the World PowerPoint?
Use this colorful PowerPoint to explore Santa around the world. Each slide includes a new country along with the country's Santa traditions. This is a great whole group resource to spark discussion or inspire creative writing.

All About Nonfiction Text Features PowerPoint - How does this resource excite and engage student's learning?
A PowerPoint that covers the basic text features of nonfiction texts. This PowerPoint includes the definition and application of a glossary, captions, labels, photographs, illustrations, and more! This teaching resource can be useful for your lessons on different types of literature, or to teach students how to create their own nonfiction texts.This resource addresses the following standards: CCSS RI.3.5, RI.4.5.

How will being taught nonfiction text features benefit my child?
Your child will come away from this PowerPoint with information that can be applied in real-world situations. They will be able to pick out specific features that make a nonfiction text different from other forms of text. 

What is a text feature?
Text features are the elements of a piece of writing that are separate from the larger body of text. These can include labels, captions, photographs, table of contents, headings, and more. Different features will be used depending on the type of text. For example, a fiction story-book will not often have labeled diagrams and glossaries, but these text features are frequently found in nonfiction textbooks or informative texts.

Practice Questions for Having a Conversation Cards - How do I use the Practice Questions Cards?
Use the Practice Questions for Having a Conversation Cards to enhance listening and speaking skills. These cards can be used for conversation practice with a small or large group. Laminate, cut, and allow students to take turns asking the questions. Alternately, the cards can be used as journal writing prompts. This resource addresses the following standards: CCSS SL.K.1, SL.K.6, SL.1.1, SL.2.1; TEKS ELAR K.1.C, 1.1.C, 2.1.C.

Christmas Page Border Pack - What is this resource useful for?
Use these adorable Christmas Page Borders to inspire writing during the holiday season. Perfect for a letter to Santa or a Christmas wishlist.

Dinosaur Pencil Control Worksheets - How do students use the Dinosaur Pencil Control Worksheets?
Students will strengthen hands muscles with our fun dinosaur worksheets. This fun resource will give your students confidence when forming the letters e, o, m, n, s, w, and z.

New Year's Eve Activity Booklet - What is in the New Year's Eve Activity Booklet?
In this great activity booklet, your students will plan their own New Year's Eve parties! From designing invitations to creating a shopping list, along with writing instructions for a party game - your students will have lots of great opportunities to practice their writing skills while celebrating the excitement of a new year!

Food Word Mat - What is this resource useful for?
A colorful word mat containing key vocabulary encountered when writing about food! Have your students try to identify each food and say whether they are healthy or unhealthy as an additional lesson!

Plant Growth Topic Word Cards - What is this resource useful for?
A set of colourful word cards (four per A4) which cover the main vocabulary for the topics of plants and growth. These can be used as an aid to independent writing or as part of an plants and growth display.

Holidays Around the World Common and Proper Nouns Worksheet - How do I use Holidays Common and Proper Nouns Worksheet?
Use this easy-to-print Common and Proper Nouns worksheet to teach your class the difference between common nouns and proper nouns. This resource has a fun Holidays around the World theme, including festivals such as Kwanzaa, Christmas, Epiphany, and Hannukah. Ideal to use around winter, this activity is suitable for pre-k students, all the way up to second grade. Simply have your kids go through the list of holiday-related words and decide whether each one is a common or proper noun. Includes a handy answer key for easy grading or self-assessment. You may like to precede this activity with our What is a Proper Noun? PowerPoint, to ensure your ELA class has a full grasp of the difference between common and proper nouns.This resource addresses the following standards: CCSS K.L.2, 1.L.2, 2.L.2; TEKS ELAR K.10.D.vii, 1.11.D.iii, 2.11.D.iii.

Common and Proper Nouns in Common Core State Standards
This Common and Proper Nouns worksheet can be used to address the following Common Core State Standard:Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. (L.K.2, 1.L.2, and 2.L.2)It can also be used to meet TEKS ELAR K.10.D.vii, 1.11.D.iii, and 2.11.D.iii.

Common Nouns and Proper Nouns
Common Nouns are general names for groups of everyday objects or concepts. Some examples of common nouns would be chair, table, sock, and happiness.Proper nouns include names of people, places, holidays, or brands. They are more specific and typically require capitalisation. Examples of common nouns would be Winston Churchill, France, Big Mac, and Christmas.

Snowman Split Pin Craft - How do I use the Snowman Split Pin Craft?
Capture your students' creativity with our Snowman Split Pin Craft. Two versions are available to customize for your class. Print and distribute with scissors, brads, and crayons or markers for a fun snowman craft. Or print the color version for students to just cut and assemble! After students construct the snowman, they can put on plays, use as a writing prompt, and more! A fun, hands-on activity to strengthen fine motor skills during the winter season.

Christmas Page Borders - How are the Christmas Page Borders useful?
These Christmas Page Borders are great for writing tasks that you may set for your children during the Christmas season. Features vibrant festive images such as Christmas trees, bells, snowflakes, Santa, and reindeer. Available with differently spaced lines for smaller and larger handwriting, also as blank pages for early writers or artwork.

Quotation Marks Poster - What is this resource useful for?
Do your students know the correct use of punctuation with quotation marks? Use this poster to remind your students about the rules for placing punctuation inside and outside quotation marks.

All About Martin Luther King Jr. Graphic Organizer - How do I use the Martin Luther King Jr. Graphic Organizer?
Provide a structure for students to record their learning with our All About Martin Luther King, Jr. Graphic Organizer. Print and distribute this bubble diagram for students to write things they have learned about Martin Luther King, Jr. This would be a great activity to include when learning about the Civil Rights Movement or when celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. This resource addresses the following standards: TEKS Social Studies 2.4, 3.1, 4.17, 5.5.C.

What is the best way to include this organizer in a lesson?
You can have your students write down these facts about MLK after your lesson. Re-writing what they already know is a great way to reinforce those memories.
Alternatively, you can have your students pair up for computer time and research MLK. Each team can look for eight interesting facts about MLK.. The team with the most interesting fact wins!

How long did MLK live?
Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15, 1929 (Around Martin Luther King Jr. Day) and died April 4, 1968, at 39 years old. 

"I Have a Dream..." Illustrated Worksheet - How can I use this I Have a Dream Worksheet with my class??
Use this wonderful resource with your class to accompany your lessons about Martin Luther King Jr. and his famous "I Have a Dream" speech. This printable worksheet features a colorful illustration of Martin Luther King Jr. delivering his speech during the March on Washington. Students can use the lines provided on the worksheet to record their own hopes and dreams for the future. You may also like to use these worksheets to create an eye-catching display to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day or Black History Month.

What will my child learn from this I Have a Dream worksheet?
This worksheet will help teach your child about the remarkable Martin Luther King Jr. and his activism during the Civil Rights movement. This resource will capture your child's imagination, encouraging them to dream about a better world and what they can do to make it happen. This exercise encourages both creative and idealistic thought in children, as well as teaching them about the history of the United States.

Martin Luther King Jr.
The Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. was an American minister and civil rights leader. King was born in 1929, a time when black people in the United States faced widespread discrimination. In many states, black people were segregated and not granted the same rights as white citizens.Inspired by Mahatma Gandhi, King led other civil right activists in a range of peaceful protests to gain the same rights as white people in the US. He delivered a number of landmark speeches during this time but is best known for his "I Have a Dream" speech. Many people credit King for the great strides that the Civil Rights movement made in the 20th Century.

Number Formation Activity - What is this resource useful for?
Focus on number formation with this set of worksheets. Each page features one number with space to trace and practice forming the number. Students will practice counting skills with the help of pirate illustrations.

Winter Word Cards - What is this resource useful for?
Connect to the sights and sounds of winter with these Winter Word Cards. Each card features a person, place, or thing associated with winter along with an image to illustrate the word. Display for visual reference or place in a writing center to help children write independently.

Zoo Animals Display Poster - What is this resource useful for?
This Zoo Animals Display Poster is a great addition to your zoo unit. The display poster features beautiful illustrations of zoo animals and is labeled. Use this resource in your literacy center to give children a visual aid to work on letter recognition, writing skills and concepts of print. It is also a great addition to your science center, pretend and play center or as a class display.

Mindfulness Focus Activities - How do I use these Mindfulness Focus Activities?
Use these worksheets to help students focus and practice mindfulness. The worksheets can be used individually or together to create a mindfulness workbook. Each page contains beautiful illustrations and writing prompts to help students practice mindful focus. Perfect for a classroom "Calm Corner."

I Can Count From 1-20 Practice Sheets - How do I use the I Can Count From 1-20 Worksheets?
Provide counting and number recognition practice for your students with our II Can Count From 1-20 Practice Sheets. This resource includes twenty practice sheets, one for each number from one to twenty. For each worksheet, students will trace the words and numerals, write them, draw, tally, and circle the number. Print these worksheets for center work or seat work. This resource addresses the following standards: CCSS K.CC.3; TEKS Math K.2.A, K.2.B.

Elf Split Pin Craft - How do I use the Elf Split Pin Craft?
Capture your students' creativity with our Elf Split Pin Craft. Print and distribute with scissors, brads, and crayons or markers for a fun elf craft. After students construct the elves, they can put on plays, use as a writing prompt, and more! A fun, hands-on activity to strengthen fine motor skills during the holiday season.

Christmas Word Cards - What is this resource useful for?
Explore Christmas vocabulary with this set of colorful word cards. Each card features a word along with a beautiful illustration to aid students in decoding the word. These word cards would be a great addition to a writing center or displayed for students to reference during the holiday season.

Coral Reefs Main Idea Activity - What is this resource useful for?
Students will use a graphic organizer to record the main idea and supporting details of a text as they read about amazing animals that live in the coral reefs.

Camping Desk Mat - What is this resource useful for?
Use this resource in your pre-kindergarten and kindergarten classroom to aid children with letter and number recognition skills. Try laminating these desk mats for extended use.

Texas Addition Worksheet - What is this resource useful for?
Use our Texas Addition Worksheet when teaching about Texas Independence Day or the state of Texas. This is a great way to incorporate the Texas theme and counting skills. The worksheet helps children work on counting, addition, number writing, and number recognition skills. The worksheet features the Texas flag, state of Texas outline, longhorn, armadillo, and mockingbird state symbols.

Bodies of Water Vocabulary Cards - How do I use the Bodies of Water Vocabulary Cards?
Reinforce learning about geography with our Bodies of Water Vocabulary Cards. Print, cut, and distribute these word cards with pictures for a great vocabulary review or writing prompts. These would be great to use in small groups or for independent work. This resource includes the following cards: lake, pond, ocean, river, waterfall, strait, bay, gulf. This resource addresses the following standards: TEKS Social Studies 2.6.A, 3.4.A, 4.8.C.

Water Safety Word Mat - How do I use the Water Safety Word Mat?
 The Water Safety Word Mat features key water safety vocabulary and illustrations to prompt discussion or inspire creative writing. Use leading up to summer vacation to reinforce the importance of staying safe around water.

Pond Lowercase Letter Tracing Worksheet - What is this resource useful for?
Support your pre-school and kindergarten students' writing with our lowercase alphabet letter tracing worksheets with a pond theme. Tracing letters is an easy way for children to learn ti writer each letter and also encourages fine motor skills. This would be a great resource to use with a sheet protector and a dry erase marker during your Pond unit.

how does tracing develop writing skills?
Tracing can help your child develop necessary skills for writing and is an important precursor in freehand writing. This improve motor skills and provides guided practice in forming each letter. Tracing each letter can also be a good way to memorise the pattern in which letters are written. 

Pond Numbers 1-10 Tracing Worksheet - What is this resource useful for?
Support your pre-school or kindergarten students' number recognition, fine motor skills, and writing with this pond themed tracing sheet featuring the numbers 1-10. Great as morning work, a whole class activity, review, or a station activity!

All About Me Superhero Worksheet - How do I use the All About Me Superhero Worksheet?
Encourage a sense of community using this fun superhero worksheet. Students will complete the worksheet with information about themselves. After coloring the resource, allow students to share their superheroes. A great resource to use at the beginning of the school year.

New Year's Resolutions Banner - How do I use the New Year's Resolutions Banner?
Use the New Year's Resolution Banner to create a motivating display for your students. After students record their resolutions, display them to serve as a reminder of their goals! This beautiful banner prints on three pages. 

What else can I use with this resource?
Use our New Year's Resolutions Writing Frame to write down their resolutions! 

When did the ball drop in New York City start?
Every year in Time Square, New York City, a 12 foot ball drops 70 feet from the top of a flagpole and rests on the roof of a building signaling the beginning of the new year.This is one of America's most popular New Year Eve traditions and started in 1907 and has happened every year possible since.  

Winter Photos PowerPoint - What is this resource useful for?
Use photographs to show students the sights of winter! Our Winter Photos PowerPoint includes images of winter weather and appropriate clothes for cold weather. Great to inspire creative writing! Particularly useful for students who do not experience frosty winters.

Jungle and Rainforest Number Formation Workbook Activity - What is this resource useful for?
We love numbers! Based on our number formation worksheets, these printable workbooks feature activities for each numeral (0-20). A great way to teach students how to recognize and form numbers!

Numerical Expressions 'Who Am I?' Matching Cards - What is this resource useful for?
Students must read the statement and locate the numerical expression that matches the statement. This common core-aligned resource supports students in writing and interpreting a numerical expression without evaluating it.

Fruit Word Mat - What is this resource useful for?
A colorful word mat containing the main vocabulary encountered when writing about the topic of fruit.

Football Page Border Pack - What is this resource useful for?
Inspire your children's writing using these football themed writing borders. Great for a variety of independent literacy tasks.

Read and Write the Room Activity Pack - How do I use the Read and Write the Room Activity Pack?
Engage your students in a fun detective activity with our Read and Write the Room Activity Pack. Print the word cards and place them around the room for students to locate. Provide each student with a student detective sheet. Students will walk around the room and look for word cards. When they find the word cards, they will copy the words in the correct box. This is a great way to practice vocabulary and letter formation.

This pack includes Read and Write the Room Shapes, Colors, Animals, Feelings, Habitats, Transportation, Weather, Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall versions.

This resource addresses the following standards: CCSS RF.K.2, RF.K.3, RF.1.2, RF.1.3, RF.2.1; TEKS ELAR K.2, K.3, 1.2.B, 1.2.C, 1.3, 2.2.B, 2.2.C, 2.3.

Reindeer Split Pin Craft - How do I use the Reindeer Split Pin Craft?
Capture the holiday spirit with our Reindeer Split Pin Craft. Print and distribute with scissors and brads. Two versions are included with this resource. There is a color version to print and assemble, and a black and white version to personalize and assemble. After students construct the reindeer, they can put on plays, use as a writing prompt, and more! A fun, hands-on activity to strengthen fine motor skills during the holiday season or on a unit on animals.

Possessive Nouns Worksheet - What is this resource useful for?
This 3rd- 5th-grade worksheet allows students to practice creating possessive nouns. A lovely grammar skills practice sheet that supports students as they use possessive nouns in sentences and rewrite phrases with possessive nouns. Great for guided reading, independent practice, homework, or as a quiz.

Character Traits Poster - How do I use the Character Traits Poster?
Display this poster as a quick reference for students to describe a character from a story using trait words. Use for a tool for conversations about character development and to help build vocabulary. This resource addresses the following standards: CCSS RL.3.3, RL.4.3, RL.5.3.

Christmas Word Mats - What is this resource useful for?
A colorful word mat containing the main vocabulary encountered when writing about Christmas. Perfect to use in a writing center or print off for students to keep in their writing folders.

Crazy Christmas Coloring Challenge - English/Spanish - What is this resource useful for?
This lovely coloring sheet featuring a Christmas scene. Great for a variety of activities, you can use them to reinforce fine motor skills, as inspiration for independent writing, or just for fun! Try putting the finished pictures up on display, or send them home for the parents. 

New Year Activity Booklet English/Spanish - What is this resource useful for?
Use this New Year booklet to reflect on the past year and develop a positive and proactive attitude towards the coming year.

Winter Themed Shape Poetry Templates - What is this resource useful for?
Shape poetry is great for encouraging your children during independent writing tasks. See if they can plan each line so it fits perfectly within one of these lovely, hand drawn Winter images.

Expanding Christmas Tree Card Paper Craft English/Spanish - What is this resource useful for?
This great card template is great for supporting your teaching on cultural celebrations by encouraging your EAL children to branch out during independent writing activities.

Complete the Sentence Subject and Predicate Activity - What is this resource useful for?
This worksheet allows students to practice their writing skills by adding either a subject or predicate to an incomplete sentence. Students will also identify the verb in each sentence.