writing

OPINION WRITING: This is great to teach kids how to cite evidence and give reasons in opinion writing in a really fun way! "I have evidence that my dad is an alien" is an Audi commercial that can lead to a great discussion about observations.

Great book to use for judgement (opinion with a reason using evidence) writing activity.

subtraction action

Subtracting across a middle zero:





math videos/songs

Listening Center Websites

Listening Center online resources:

1. Online Storytime by Barnes and Noble

2. Storynory

3. Storyline Online

4. Just Books Read Aloud

5. Read to Me

Northeastern United States

Here are some online quiz sites that can be used to help students remember states and capitals of the Northeast.

1. Northeastern States Quiz
2. Unites States Capitals Quiz
3. Northeast States and Capitals Flashcards

Northeastern United States Webquest : I modified this for my lower students and had them create a poster for each state in the Northeast. The poster had to have 3 facts, the capital, flag, and state outline.

US Landforms

Finding Theme in Lerature

Here are some resources for books on tape that can be read to struggling readers. These books will be used to find and compare themes among literary sources.

The Little Red Hen

The Grasshopper and the Ants



The Lion and the Mouse


Fox and the Crow