Elly Elementary

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...

Don't Need Friends by Carolyn Crimi is a lovely picture book about a junkyard rat whose best friend moves away. So sad and angry, he decides he doesn't need friends any more. He rebuffs the friendship advances of the other junkyard animals...

Shhh by Kevin Henkes is a story about someone who just woke up. Quietly she moves around the house. Everyone else is still asleep. Kids love this story and can make many text-to-self connections.   This ready to use resource...

In a first-grade interdisciplinary unit centered around the delightful children's book "Sneezy the Snowman" by Maureen Wright, students embark on a journey through the whimsical winter adventures of Sneezy. This unit seamlessly integrates language arts,...

In the paper towel experiment designed for 2nd graders, students will explore the absorbency of different brands of paper towels. The experiment involves placing equal amounts of water on each towel and observing how much liquid each towel can absorb...

Black History Month is celebrated in schools to recognize and honor the significant contributions and achievements of African Americans throughout history. This dedicated month serves as a reminder of the rich and diverse tapestry of black culture,...

Mister...Once Upon a Time by Remy Simard and Pierre Pratt is a charming picture book that unfolds an enchanting tale of literacy and friendship. The story follows Mister, an endearing character, as he embarks on a whimsical journey into the world of...