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Helios the Sun God
Helios the Sun God
Worksheet
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Helios the Sun God
Fourth Grade
Reading
This story starter is getting warmer! Read this version of the story of Helios the sun god, then have your child make his own sun myth.
Worksheet
Helios the Sun God
Helios the Sun God
Worksheet
Helios the Sun God
This story starter is getting warmer! Read this version of the story of Helios the sun god, then have your child make his own sun myth.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
St. Patrick's Day Fun Facts
St. Patrick's Day Fun Facts
Worksheet
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St. Patrick's Day Fun Facts
Fifth Grade
Reading
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by reading about the holiday’s history and imagery!
Worksheet
St. Patrick's Day Fun Facts
St. Patrick's Day Fun Facts
Worksheet
St. Patrick's Day Fun Facts
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by reading about the holiday’s history and imagery!
Fifth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Video Games: Not Just for Fun
Video Games: Not Just for Fun
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Video Games: Not Just for Fun
Fifth Grade
Reading
Develop reading comprehension with this video game passage. Ask your students to read the excerpt, then answer questions about the main ideas and details.
Worksheet
Video Games: Not Just for Fun
Video Games: Not Just for Fun
Worksheet
Video Games: Not Just for Fun
Develop reading comprehension with this video game passage. Ask your students to read the excerpt, then answer questions about the main ideas and details.
Fifth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Writing a Fiction Summary: The Wind in the Willows
Writing a Fiction Summary: The Wind in the Willows
Worksheet
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Writing a Fiction Summary: The Wind in the Willows
Fifth Grade
Reading
Learn a fun reading strategy and practice writing fiction summaries using a classic text.
Worksheet
Writing a Fiction Summary: The Wind in the Willows
Writing a Fiction Summary: The Wind in the Willows
Worksheet
Writing a Fiction Summary: The Wind in the Willows
Learn a fun reading strategy and practice writing fiction summaries using a classic text.
Fifth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Limerick Rhyme Scheme
Limerick Rhyme Scheme
Worksheet
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Limerick Rhyme Scheme
Fourth Grade
Reading
Got time to rhyme? Check out this fun rhyme scheme worksheet with two laughable limericks.
Worksheet
Limerick Rhyme Scheme
Limerick Rhyme Scheme
Worksheet
Limerick Rhyme Scheme
Got time to rhyme? Check out this fun rhyme scheme worksheet with two laughable limericks.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
How the Camel Got His Hump
How the Camel Got His Hump
Worksheet
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How the Camel Got His Hump
Fourth Grade
Reading
Make reading practice fun with this reading comprehension packet, based on Rudyard Kipling's "How the Camel Got His Hump".
Worksheet
How the Camel Got His Hump
How the Camel Got His Hump
Worksheet
How the Camel Got His Hump
Make reading practice fun with this reading comprehension packet, based on Rudyard Kipling's "How the Camel Got His Hump".
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Amerigo Vespucci
Amerigo Vespucci
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Amerigo Vespucci
Fifth Grade
Reading
America gets its name from Amerigo Vespucci. Kids will learn about this important historical figure with this fun worksheet.
Worksheet
Amerigo Vespucci
Amerigo Vespucci
Worksheet
Amerigo Vespucci
America gets its name from Amerigo Vespucci. Kids will learn about this important historical figure with this fun worksheet.
Fifth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Welcome to the Savannah
Welcome to the Savannah
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Welcome to the Savannah
Fourth Grade
Reading
Learn about these grassland biomes, then discover some fun facts about their animal inhabitants as you complete a matching activity.
Worksheet
Welcome to the Savannah
Welcome to the Savannah
Worksheet
Welcome to the Savannah
Learn about these grassland biomes, then discover some fun facts about their animal inhabitants as you complete a matching activity.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Monsters Around the World
Monsters Around the World
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Monsters Around the World
Fourth Grade
Reading
Meet some legendary monsters with this fun match up activity. These mythical creatures all reflect a bit of the geography where they originated.
Worksheet
Monsters Around the World
Monsters Around the World
Worksheet
Monsters Around the World
Meet some legendary monsters with this fun match up activity. These mythical creatures all reflect a bit of the geography where they originated.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Making Inferences About Awesome Animals
Making Inferences About Awesome Animals
Interactive Worksheet
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Making Inferences About Awesome Animals
Fourth Grade
Reading
Students will learn fun facts about animals while making inferences about nonfiction text.
Interactive Worksheet
Making Inferences About Awesome Animals
Making Inferences About Awesome Animals
Interactive Worksheet
Making Inferences About Awesome Animals
Students will learn fun facts about animals while making inferences about nonfiction text.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Interactive Worksheet
Fiction to Fact
Fiction to Fact
Worksheet
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Fiction to Fact
Fifth Grade
Reading
If your child is reading a novel for school, encourage him to draw parallels to the real world in this fun news scavenger hunt.
Worksheet
Fiction to Fact
Fiction to Fact
Worksheet
Fiction to Fact
If your child is reading a novel for school, encourage him to draw parallels to the real world in this fun news scavenger hunt.
Fifth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Picture This Inference
Picture This Inference
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Picture This Inference
Fourth Grade
Reading
This fun resource will strengthen students’ emotional intelligence as they use images to make inferences, a skill which contributes to improved reading comprehension.
Worksheet
Picture This Inference
Picture This Inference
Worksheet
Picture This Inference
This fun resource will strengthen students’ emotional intelligence as they use images to make inferences, a skill which contributes to improved reading comprehension.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Crop Circles
Crop Circles
Worksheet
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Crop Circles
Fourth Grade
Reading
Ever wonder about those mysterious crop circles that show up in fields across the world? Engage in a fun conversation about this interesting type of geoglyph.
Worksheet
Crop Circles
Crop Circles
Worksheet
Crop Circles
Ever wonder about those mysterious crop circles that show up in fields across the world? Engage in a fun conversation about this interesting type of geoglyph.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
U.S. Presidents: Matching Game III
U.S. Presidents: Matching Game III
Worksheet
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U.S. Presidents: Matching Game III
Fifth Grade
Reading
History buffs, get ready to learn everything you ever wanted to know about all of our U.S. presidents with a fun matching game!
Worksheet
U.S. Presidents: Matching Game III
U.S. Presidents: Matching Game III
Worksheet
U.S. Presidents: Matching Game III
History buffs, get ready to learn everything you ever wanted to know about all of our U.S. presidents with a fun matching game!
Fifth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Guatemala Facts
Guatemala Facts
Worksheet
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Guatemala Facts
Fourth Grade
Reading
What do you know about the wonderful country of Guatemala? Find out how the country got its name and what the people like to do for fun!
Worksheet
Guatemala Facts
Guatemala Facts
Worksheet
Guatemala Facts
What do you know about the wonderful country of Guatemala? Find out how the country got its name and what the people like to do for fun!
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Introduction to Research: Your Toys!
Introduction to Research: Your Toys!
Worksheet
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Introduction to Research: Your Toys!
Fourth Grade
Reading
Does your child know where their toys come from before they're in the toy store? Get your student ready to research with this fun worksheet and activity.
Worksheet
Introduction to Research: Your Toys!
Introduction to Research: Your Toys!
Worksheet
Introduction to Research: Your Toys!
Does your child know where their toys come from before they're in the toy store? Get your student ready to research with this fun worksheet and activity.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
History of Baseball
History of Baseball
Worksheet
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History of Baseball
Fourth Grade
Reading
Batter up! It's time to get a hands-on history lesson in this fun printable activity that flexes your fourth-grader's memory and comprehension muscles
Worksheet
History of Baseball
History of Baseball
Worksheet
History of Baseball
Batter up! It's time to get a hands-on history lesson in this fun printable activity that flexes your fourth-grader's memory and comprehension muscles
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
It’s All in the Personality: Character Traits
It’s All in the Personality: Character Traits
Lesson Plan
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It’s All in the Personality: Character Traits
Third Grade
Reading
In this lesson, students will use their creativity, a graphic organizer, and a fun story to learn about character analysis.
Lesson Plan
It’s All in the Personality: Character Traits
It’s All in the Personality: Character Traits
Lesson Plan
It’s All in the Personality: Character Traits
In this lesson, students will use their creativity, a graphic organizer, and a fun story to learn about character analysis.
Third Grade
Reading
Lesson Plan
Music to Your Ears
Music to Your Ears
Workbook
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Music to Your Ears
Fourth Grade
Reading
Find your inner musician with this fun-filled workbook all about music. Read about the history of different music genres, and learn to read music on the piano and guitar too!
Workbook
Music to Your Ears
Music to Your Ears
Workbook
Music to Your Ears
Find your inner musician with this fun-filled workbook all about music. Read about the history of different music genres, and learn to read music on the piano and guitar too!
Fourth Grade
Reading
Workbook
Peter Pan and Neverland
Peter Pan and Neverland
Workbook
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Peter Pan and Neverland
Fifth Grade
Reading
Kids can fly by character analysis, comparative reading and writing, that revolves around a fun chapter of a classic book. Follow the Darlings toward Neverland on the way to improved reading skills.
Workbook
Peter Pan and Neverland
Peter Pan and Neverland
Workbook
Peter Pan and Neverland
Kids can fly by character analysis, comparative reading and writing, that revolves around a fun chapter of a classic book. Follow the Darlings toward Neverland on the way to improved reading skills.
Fifth Grade
Reading
Workbook
Blarney: A Game of Deception
Blarney: A Game of Deception
Worksheet
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Blarney: A Game of Deception
Fourth Grade
Reading
In Blarney: A Game of Deception, children learn about the legend of the Blarney Stone, along with the rules for a fun game where they must decide which player is lying!
Worksheet
Blarney: A Game of Deception
Blarney: A Game of Deception
Worksheet
Blarney: A Game of Deception
In Blarney: A Game of Deception, children learn about the legend of the Blarney Stone, along with the rules for a fun game where they must decide which player is lying!
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Chaparral Memory
Chaparral Memory
Worksheet
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Chaparral Memory
Fourth Grade
Reading
Read about this dry, warm biome, then review what you've learned as you play a round or two of this fun-fact card game.
Worksheet
Chaparral Memory
Chaparral Memory
Worksheet
Chaparral Memory
Read about this dry, warm biome, then review what you've learned as you play a round or two of this fun-fact card game.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Featured Character Postcard
Featured Character Postcard
Worksheet
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Featured Character Postcard
Third Grade
Reading
Help your child tap into this fictional attraction by sharing about their favorite character with a pen pal! Your young reader will use this fun postcard template to describe their favorite character, including their favorite piece of dialogue.
Worksheet
Featured Character Postcard
Featured Character Postcard
Worksheet
Featured Character Postcard
Help your child tap into this fictional attraction by sharing about their favorite character with a pen pal! Your young reader will use this fun postcard template to describe their favorite character, including their favorite piece of dialogue.
Third Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Similes and Metaphors: Comparisons Done Right
Similes and Metaphors: Comparisons Done Right
Lesson Plan
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Similes and Metaphors: Comparisons Done Right
Fourth Grade
Reading
Your little poets will love how their creative writing abilities will grow with this lesson about similes and metaphors. Students engage in fun activities to learn about similes and metaphors and write comparisons as directed.
Lesson Plan
Similes and Metaphors: Comparisons Done Right
Similes and Metaphors: Comparisons Done Right
Lesson Plan
Similes and Metaphors: Comparisons Done Right
Your little poets will love how their creative writing abilities will grow with this lesson about similes and metaphors. Students engage in fun activities to learn about similes and metaphors and write comparisons as directed.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Lesson Plan
Searching for Text Features
Searching for Text Features
Lesson Plan
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Searching for Text Features
Fourth Grade
Reading
This fun combination of scavenger hunt and bingo is sure to please young learners. Not only will your students increase their knowledge of text features, they'll also enjoy a selection of engaging games.
Lesson Plan
Searching for Text Features
Searching for Text Features
Lesson Plan
Searching for Text Features
This fun combination of scavenger hunt and bingo is sure to please young learners. Not only will your students increase their knowledge of text features, they'll also enjoy a selection of engaging games.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Lesson Plan
Fiction vs. Nonfiction
Fiction vs. Nonfiction
Lesson Plan
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Fiction vs. Nonfiction
Fourth Grade
Reading
Kids will love learning some fun facts about elephants while developing their reading comprehension skills. Using T-charts and Venn diagrams, they'll analyze stories and explore different characteristics of fiction and nonfiction.
Lesson Plan
Fiction vs. Nonfiction
Fiction vs. Nonfiction
Lesson Plan
Fiction vs. Nonfiction
Kids will love learning some fun facts about elephants while developing their reading comprehension skills. Using T-charts and Venn diagrams, they'll analyze stories and explore different characteristics of fiction and nonfiction.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Lesson Plan
Biomes: Comparing and Contrasting
Biomes: Comparing and Contrasting
Lesson Plan
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Biomes: Comparing and Contrasting
Fourth Grade
Reading
This lesson combines an introduction to biomes with some fun Venn diagram exercises. Not only will students learn more about nature, they'll also learn how to make comparisons between different things in nature.
Lesson Plan
Biomes: Comparing and Contrasting
Biomes: Comparing and Contrasting
Lesson Plan
Biomes: Comparing and Contrasting
This lesson combines an introduction to biomes with some fun Venn diagram exercises. Not only will students learn more about nature, they'll also learn how to make comparisons between different things in nature.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Lesson Plan
Write a Thanksgiving Day Poem
Write a Thanksgiving Day Poem
Activity
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Write a Thanksgiving Day Poem
Kindergarten
Reading
Thanksgiving dinner can be filled with fun and memorable interactions between family members. This holiday, why not memorialize some of those details and events with a family poem? You can create a lasting memory in the form of a poem with contributions f
Activity
Write a Thanksgiving Day Poem
Write a Thanksgiving Day Poem
Activity
Write a Thanksgiving Day Poem
Thanksgiving dinner can be filled with fun and memorable interactions between family members. This holiday, why not memorialize some of those details and events with a family poem? You can create a lasting memory in the form of a poem with contributions f
Kindergarten
Reading
Activity
What's the Theme? Analyzing Character Motivation
What's the Theme? Analyzing Character Motivation
Lesson Plan
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What's the Theme? Analyzing Character Motivation
Fifth Grade
Reading
Bring theme to life with Chris Van Allsburg's The Sweetest Fig, a story with a great message for young readers to discover. This lesson pairs a wonderful read-aloud with activities and fun videos to keep your students engaged.
Lesson Plan
What's the Theme? Analyzing Character Motivation
What's the Theme? Analyzing Character Motivation
Lesson Plan
What's the Theme? Analyzing Character Motivation
Bring theme to life with Chris Van Allsburg's The Sweetest Fig, a story with a great message for young readers to discover. This lesson pairs a wonderful read-aloud with activities and fun videos to keep your students engaged.
Fifth Grade
Reading
Lesson Plan
EL
Understand Text Features
Understand Text Features
Lesson Plan
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Understand Text Features
Fourth Grade
Reading
Let's practice reading nonfiction texts! In this lesson, teach your ELs about identifying and describing text features. This lesson can be taught on its own or used as support for the lesson Formatting Text Features.
Lesson Plan
EL
Understand Text Features
Understand Text Features
Lesson Plan
Understand Text Features
Let's practice reading nonfiction texts! In this lesson, teach your ELs about identifying and describing text features. This lesson can be taught on its own or used as support for the lesson Formatting Text Features.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Lesson Plan
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