Back to School Read Aloud Activity Packets

Read Alouds are a great way to share literature with the students in your class. They love to hear you read! I always like to use my document camera to project the books as I read. That way the illustrations are big enough to see, and so colorful. After the books are read, they can also be put in a center so students can reread the story as they do any part of the activity packet.

I have created activity packets for ten back to school titles. These packets are available in both primary and intermediate versions. Each packet includes the following materials: Teacher Story Chart (summary), Vocabulary Word Wall cards, Word Study activity for vocabulary, "Story Bits"-comprehension questions with an illustration, Written Response to Reading with illustrations, Character Sketch, Comic Strip retelling of the story, and a Word Search using vocabulary and character names. Any part of the packet would make a great display of student work. Students can also be placed in small literacy groups to discuss the story and their work with each other. The available titles are on the 2 posters.


These products are available at both my TPT and  TN stores.
 
Enjoy!!
Susan

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Imagination-Station-susan-Moon

https://www.teachersnotebook.com/shop/JazzyGrandma

Back to School Sale

It's "Back to School" time, and TPT is having a sale!! The sale runs from August 1st-2nd. My products are discounted at 20%. AND, if you use the code BestYear, you will receive an additional 8%! That is a great deal for everyone. Head over to my store and begin to save!!  Susan  :-) 




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Free 2016-2017 Calendar Sets

Good News!! I have just uploaded the 2016-2017 versions of my themed calendars. Themes include bugs, frogs, cupcakes, monsters, sports, and woodland animals. 

   BACK   TO SCHOOL  GOODIES!!!

You can find the sets at both of my teacher stores:

TPT
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Imagination-Station-susan-Moon

TN
https://www.teachersnotebook.com/shop/JazzyGrandma

Enjoy!! Susan

Teacher Appreciation Sale!

Welcome to the TPT Teacher Appreciation Sale set for May 3-4th. I have marked all items in my shop at 20% off regular price. Use the special Code to get an additional 8% bargain!!

You might be looking for something to end the year, or something to begin next school year--please head to my shop and see what items are available.

Imagination Station--                           by Jazzy Grandma

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Imagination-Station-susan-Moon

Some of my products:

 
 

Teachers' Notebook Cyber Monday + Sale!!

Everyone loves a sale, right? Well, Teachers' Notebook is running their Cyber Monday + Sale beginning November 29-December 2nd. I have marked my products 20% off regular price. Use TN's promo code PLUS15 at the checkout and get an additional 10% off your entire order! It's a great time to shop for those items you have on your wish list. Click on the link below to get to Imagination Station:
https://www.teachersnotebook.com/shop/JazzyGrandma/products

Enjoy your shopping! Susan :-)

TPT Cyber Sale!! CLICK-SAVE-SMILE

'Tis the season for sales!! TPT is having a sale beginning November 30-December 1st. Everything in my store is marked 20% off, and when you use the code SMILE, you will get an additional 10% off. What a deal! Happy shopping to everyone! :-) Susan 



https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Imagination-Station-susan-Moon

Halloween Writing: Primary and Intermediate

Hello Friends!! Holiday writing is when I like to have my students practice reading/writing skills. I have developed 2 products--both are Halloween themed; one is primary and the other is intermediate. Student writers can choose from writing packet sets that include toppers: bat, cat, Dracula, Frankenstein, ghost, mummy, and witch. Big shout-out to Rebeccab-Designs for these really cute toppers. You can view more of her designs at:
https://www.teacherspayteachers.comStore/Rebeccab-Designs

Each set--no matter what level--includes: a cover page; p. 1 writing with clip art; p. 2 full sheet writing; p. 3 illustration (half page) and writing lines; graphic organizer for students to use the 6+Trait of organization for setting ideas, character choices, character traits, and possible problems. The set also has a Halloween Vocabulary Word Bank.

You can decide what further 6+Traits (beyond organization) you wish to include in your instruction, whether you want to take the writing through the full process, and how you wish to assess or not. Most of all, I hope your students have fun creating a Halloween story. Many times I have students sit in small writing circles of 5 or less to share their story. Then, they look great on the bulletin board or in the hallway to share with others.
You can find these products in my shops:
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Imagination-Station-susan-Moon/
https://www.teachersnotebook.com/shop/JazzyGrandma

Enjoy! Susan