Elly Elementary

Imagine your classroom turning into a magical forest of words where similes, metaphors, and idioms hide like treasure waiting to be discovered! In this fun-filled figurative language scavenger hunt, you'll embark on an adventure to find expressions that...

MARCH IS WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH!!! This month serves as a time to honor the achievements and contributions that women of all backgrounds have made throughout the history of the United States, both by remembering those who paved the way in the struggle...

The Snow Day from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler is about when a blizzard hits, Hubie knows that doesn't mean a snow day, it means a "no" day - nothing moves, nothing happens. After spending all afternoon zipping zippers, snapping snaps, and...

A comprehensive Easter-themed teacher resource is designed to engage students across various subjects and activities. Integrating language arts, students explore Easter-themed literature, compose creative stories or poems, and enhance vocabulary through...

Teaching with "The True Story of the Three Little Pigs" offers a captivating lens through which to explore narrative perspective, critical thinking, and empathy. By examining the classic fairy tale from the wolf's point of view, students can engage in...

Plants consist of various parts that work together to facilitate their essential functions, with key components including roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and fruits. Roots anchor the plant in the soil and absorb water and nutrients, while stems provide...

The packet of homework on figurative language presents a rich tapestry of literary devices designed to enhance students' understanding of language's expressive potential. With a focus on similes, metaphors, personification, and idioms, each exercise...

To celebrate Leap Year in a fun and educational way, consider creating a "Leap Year Time Capsule" activity with your students. Start by discussing the concept of Leap Year and its significance, including why an extra day is added to the calendar every...

The 3rd/4th grade teaching guide on vertebrates introduces students to the diverse world of animals with backbones, covering mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish. Through interactive activities, colorful visuals, and hands-on experiments,...

In a 3rd/4th grade unit on invertebrates, students embark on an exciting journey to explore the diverse world of animals without backbones. Through hands-on activities, engaging experiments, and captivating visuals, they delve into the characteristics,...

Pinky & Rex and the Just-Right Pet is about Pinky's family getting a pet! The problem is, by a three to one vote, they've decided to get a cat, and Pinky wants a dog. And when they get a kitten, Pinky's sister, Amanda, says that Patches is...

Fox on the Job by James Marshall: When Fox breaks his bike, his mom tells him to get a job to pay for a new one. He tries working at a shoe store (too much!), an amusement park (too scary!), and even tries delivering pizzas (too fast!). Then he...