1. Chinese New Year Activity Packet

This Chinese New Year Activity Packet is filled with fun and engaging activities students love like a directed drawing writing activity, word search, and crossword puzzle! These activities can be used as center activities, homework, fast finisher tasks, filler activities, or indoor recess activities. Learn more about this print-and-go resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

2. Chinese New Year Book Companions

This Chinese New Year Book Companion Bundle includes 5 of our Starts With a Story resources: Ruby’s Chinese New Year, Goldy Luck and the Three Pandas, How to Catch a Dragon, Ruby’s Wish, and Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao. Each of them includes printable and digital resources, so they can be used in school or at home. Learn more about this resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

3. Chinese New Year Non-Fiction Reading Unit

This Chinese New Year Nonfiction Reading Unit includes 3 leveled reading passages, vocabulary cards, reading and writing activities, and more. It pairs really nicely with our fictional book companions like Ruby’s Chinese New Year, Goldy Luck and the Three Pandas, How to Catch a Dragon, Ruby’s Wish, and Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao. Learn more about this resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

4. Chinese New Year Would You Rather Activities

Our Chinese New Year Would You Rather Activities are great for the days leading up to Chinese New Year when you need a fun way to get students talking during your morning meeting or a way to motivate even your most reluctant writers. Learn more about this resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

5. Chinese New Year Parts of Speech Color by Code Activity

This Chinese New Year Color by Code Activity is a fun and engaging task that invites students to practice identifying the parts of speech of thematic words like firework, eat, and dragon. It’s a quick print and go activity you can have printed on your desk whenever you have 15-20 minutes to fill. Learn more about this resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

6. Chinese New Year Reading Comprehension Activities

These Chinese New Year reading comprehension activities offer engaging, meaningful practice to greatly improve your 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th grade students’ reading and writing skills. Each of the reading graphic organizers included in this set can be used over and over and with ANY Chinese New Year book you choose. Learn more about this resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

7. Chinese New Year Unit

This Chinese New Year Unit is a fun and engaging way to celebrate this winter holiday and learn about the Chinese culture and traditions. Your 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade students will love all of the printable activities and really enjoy the learning experience! Learn more about this resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

1. New Years Activity Packet

This New Years Activity Packet is filled with fun and engaging activities students love like a directed drawing writing activity, word search, and crossword puzzle! These activities can be used as center activities, homework, fast finisher tasks, filler activities, or indoor recess activities. Learn more about this print-and-go resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

2. New Year Book Companions

This New Years Book Companion Bundle includes 3 of our Starts With a Story resources: Freedom Soup, Shanté Keys and the New Year’s Peas, and Squirrel’s New Year’s Resolution. Each of them includes printable and digital resources, so they can be used in school or at home. Learn more about this resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

3. New Years Non-Fiction Reading Unit

This New Years Nonfiction Reading Unit includes 3 leveled reading passages, vocabulary cards, reading and writing activities, and more. It pairs really nicely with our fictional book companions like Freedom Soup, Shanté Keys and the New Year’s Peas, and Squirrel’s New Year’s Resolution. Learn more about this resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

4. New Years Would You Rather Activities

Our New Years Would You Rather Activities are great for the cold winter months when you need a fun way to get students talking during your morning meeting or a way to motivate even your most reluctant writers. Learn more about this resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

5. New Years Parts of Speech Color by Code Activity

This New Years Color by Code Activity is a fun and engaging task that invites students to practice identifying the parts of speech of thematic words like resolution, glittery, and cheerfully. It’s a quick print and go activity you can have printed on your desk whenever you have 15-20 minutes to fill. Learn more about this resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

6. New Year Writing and Craft Project

When you and your elementary students return from the new year holiday, it’s a great time to reflect on the previous year and set goals for the upcoming year. Many elementary teachers choose to tie in growth mindset as well. These New Year Writing and Craft Activities are a great resource to complement these discussions. Learn more about this resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

1. Epiphany in Spain Unit

This Epiphany in Spain Unit is filled with fun and engaging lesson ideas and activities. They will help you celebrate this winter holiday and learn about Spanish culture and traditions. Use these resources as social studies lessons, holiday activities, or another way that meets your needs. Learn more about this Epiphany unit in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

2. Epiphany Craft

This Epiphany craft idea is part of our Epiphany Unit. You can find instructions for how to complete it in this holidays around the world crafts post. Learn more about this resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

3. Holidays Around the World Unit

This Holidays Around the World Unit is jam-packed with teaching resources and activities to help you teach your elementary students about the different holidays celebrated around the world. Learn more about this resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

1. A Bike Like Sergio’s Book Companion

In this story, the main character, Ruben, really wants a bike. Everyone else has a bike, but Ruben’s family can’t afford one. One day in the grocery store, Ruben sees a woman drop money. He picks it up and puts it in his pocket, thinking that it is just one dollar. However, when he gets home he discovers that it is really $100! He decides to keep the money a secret and buy a bike. When Ruben gets home from school the next day, he thinks that he lost the money! He is very upset and searches everywhere. He is relieved when he finds it. The next day, he goes to the grocery store for his mom and sees the woman who dropped the money. Ruben remembers how he felt when he lost the money and returns it to her. Ruben is proud of himself for doing the right thing. Learn more about this book and related A Bike Like Sergio’s book companion in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

2. Last Stop on Market Street Book Companion

In this story, CJ and his Nana ride bus to get around their town. CJ enjoys his bus ride on most days. He does start to question his Nana about why they have to ride the bus, wait in the rain, why they do not have a car, and why they always need to visit with the passengers on the bus. CJ asks many questions and Nana is always happy to answer him with an honest response. He wondered how his Nan always found beautiful where he never even thought to look. CJ realizes that his Nana helps him see the beauty in all they do and he finally realizes that Nana knows best! Learn more about this book and related Last Stop on Market Street book companion in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

3. Maddi’s Fridge Book Companion

Maddi and Sofia are great friends. They stayed at the playground as the shadows lengthened, swinging, sliding, and climbing on the rock wall. One day, Sofia was hungry and ran up Maddi’s apartment stairs to open the refrigerator… but there was only a bottle of milk inside. Sofia made a promise to Maddi saying that she would not tell anyone that her family did not have enough money for groceries. Each night at her own house, she thought about how she was eating delicious, nutritious meals while her friend was having bread and milk. Learn more about this book and related Maddi’s Fridge book companion in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

4. Those Shoes Book Companion

Everyone in Jeremy’s class is getting new high-top sneakers, and he really wants a pair. His grandma says the new shoes are a want, not a need. One day at school, Jeremy’s shoes fall apart and he must wear an old velcro pair from the guidance counselor. When he returns to class, everyone except Antonio laughs. Grandma saved up some money and took Jeremy to the shoe store to see if they could afford them. Unfortunately, they were too expensive so they decide to look at thrift shops. In the window of the third thrift store, Jeremy sees the shoes he wants! When he tries them on, they’re too small. Even though they hurt his feet, he buys them anyway. The shoes are so small that they are too uncomfortable to wear. Jeremy notices Antonio’s shoes are falling apart, and smaller than his. He gives Antonio the new pair of shoes he bought that were too small. Learn more about this book and related Those Shoes book companion in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

5. Thank You, Omu! Book Companion

This story is about a woman named Omu who makes a big delicious pot of thick red stew to have for dinner and she thinks it will be the most delicious dinner she has ever had. The smell of her delicious stew is carried out of her window and down to the people below. Many people smell the stew from out her window and go to tell her how delicious it smells. Omu offers the stews to people without them asking until there isn’t any stew left. Then Omu hears a knock at her door and all the people that Omu gave stew to have brought something for dinner for her. They have a big feast together and Omu says it is the best dinner she has ever had. Learn more about this book and Thank You, Omu! book companion in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

1. Penguin Activity Packet

This Penguin Activity Packet is filled with fun and engaging activities students love like a directed drawing writing activity, word search, and crossword puzzle! These activities can be used as center activities, homework, fast finisher tasks, filler activities, or indoor recess activities. Learn more about this print-and-go resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

2. Penguin Book Companions

This Penguin Book Companion Bundle includes 6 of our Starts With a Story resources: Flight School, Tacky the Penguin, Penguin Problems, Tacky and the Winter Games, Lost and Found, and Tango Makes Three. Each of them includes printable and digital resources, so they can be used in school or at home. Learn more about this resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

3. Penguin Non-Fiction Reading Unit

This Penguin Nonfiction Reading Unit includes 3 leveled reading passages, vocabulary cards, reading and writing activities, and more. It pairs really nicely with our fictional book companions like Flight School, Tacky the Penguin, Penguin Problems, Tacky and the Winter Games, Lost and Found, and Tango Makes Three. Learn more about this resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

4. Penguin Would You Rather Activities

Our Penguin Would You Rather Activities are great for the cold winter months when you need a fun way to get students talking during your morning meeting or a way to motivate even your most reluctant writers. Learn more about this resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

5. Penguin Parts of Speech Color by Code Activity

This Penguin Color by Code Activity is a fun and engaging task that invites students to practice identifying the parts of speech of thematic words like gently, insulate, and glacier. It’s a quick print and go activity you can have printed on your desk whenever you have 15-20 minutes to fill. Learn more about this resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

6. Penguin Reading Comprehension Activities

These penguin reading comprehension activities provide engaging, meaningful practice to greatly improve your 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th grade students’ reading and writing skills. Each of the reading graphic organizer activities included in this set can be used over and over and with ANY penguins book you choose. Learn more about this resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

7. Penguin Close Reading Activities

This Penguin Close Reading resource includes differentiated reading passages, comprehension questions, print and go activities and more. It offers readers the opportunities to read and annotate passages, engage in text-based discussions, study the author’s vocabulary choice, analyze text structure, comprehend main ideas and key details, and develop their craft as a writer based on what they’ve read. Learn more about this resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

8. Integrated Penguin Unit

This Integrated Penguin Unit has enough quality printables to last for over 2 full weeks of instruction. There are activities for reading, writing, math, social studies, science, and social skills. The packet also includes a list of fiction and non-fiction penguin themed books as well as links to online videos and sample penguin crafts. Learn more about this resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

1. MLK Jr. Activity Packet

This Martin Luther King Jr. Activity Packet is filled with fun and engaging activities students love like a directed drawing writing activity, word search, and crossword puzzle! These activities can be used as center activities, homework, fast finisher tasks, filler activities, or indoor recess activities. Learn more about this print-and-go resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

2. MLK Jr. Book Companions

This Martin Luther King Jr. Book Companion Bundle includes 3 of our Starts With a Story resources: Let the Children March, Martin’s Big Words, and My Brother Martin. Each of them includes printable and digital resources, so they can be used in school or at home. Learn more about this resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

3. Martin Luther King Jr. Non-Fiction Reading Unit

This MLK Jr. Nonfiction Reading Unit includes 3 leveled reading passages, vocabulary cards, reading and writing activities, and more. It pairs really nicely with our fictional book companions like Let the Children March, Martin’s Big Words, and My Brother Martin. Learn more about this resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

4. MLK Jr. Would You Rather Activities

Our Martin Luther King Jr. Would You Rather Activities are great for January and February when you need a fun way to get students talking during your morning meeting or a way to motivate even your most reluctant writers. Learn more about this resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

5. MLK Jr. Parts of Speech Color by Code Activity

This Martin Luther King Jr. Color by Code Activity is a fun and engaging task that invites students to practice identifying the parts of speech of thematic words like speech, peacefully, and integrate. It’s a quick print and go activity you can have printed on your desk whenever you have 15-20 minutes to fill. Learn more about this resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

6. MLK Jr. Close Reading Activities

This Martin Luther King Close Reading Resource includes differentiated reading passages, comprehension questions, print and go activities and more. It offers readers the opportunities to read and annotate passages, engage in text-based discussions, study the author’s vocabulary choice, analyze text structure, comprehend main ideas and key details, and develop their craft as a writer based on what they’ve read.

1. The Three Snow Bears Book Companion

This Three Snow Bears Book Companion includes fun and engaging activities based on this popular read aloud by Jan Brett! This story is a different take on Goldilocks and the Three Bears. It takes place in the arctic. The main characters are a little girl, Aloo-ki, and three polar bears. Students will love hearing a different version of the famous story! Learn more about this book and print-and-go resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

2. Animal Research Activities

Use this Animal Research Project Report to study polar bears or any other animal. The graphic organizers, scaffolded guided notes and scoring rubric make it easy for you to teach research writing based on any winter animal. The differentiated pages make it perfect for 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade or 5th grade students. Learn more about this resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

3. Animals in Winter Reading Comprehension Activities

These animals in winter reading comprehension activities provide engaging, meaningful practice to greatly improve your 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th grade students’ reading and writing skills. Each of the included reading graphic organizers can be used over and over and with ANY winter animals book you choose. Learn more about this resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

4. Arctic Animals Reading Comprehension Activities

These arctic animals reading comprehension activities provide engaging, meaningful practice to greatly improve your 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th grade students’ reading and writing skills. Each of the included reading graphic organizers can be used over and over and with ANY arctic animal book you choose. Learn more about this resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

Snow Color by Code Activity

This Snow-Themed Color by Code Activity is a fun and engaging task that invites students to practice identifying the parts of speech of thematic words like frozen, boots, and quietly. It’s a quick print and go activity you can have printed on your desk whenever you have 15-20 minutes to fill. Learn more about this resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

Snow Activity Packet

This Snow-Themed Activity Packet is filled with fun and engaging activities students love like a directed drawing writing activity, word search, and crossword puzzle! These activities can be used as center activities, homework, fast finisher tasks, filler activities, or indoor recess activities. Learn more about this print-and-go resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

Snow Book Companions

These Snow-Themed Book Companion Bundle includes 4 of our Starts With a Story resources: Snow Day!, The Snow Dancer, Snowflake Bentley, and The Snow Globe Family. Each of them includes printable and digital resources, so they can be used in school or at home. Learn more about this resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

Snow Non-Fiction Unit

This Snow-Themed Nonfiction Reading Resource includes 3 leveled reading passages, vocabulary cards, reading and writing activities, and more. It pairs really nicely with our fictional book companions like Snow Day!, The Snow Dancer, Snowflake Bentley, and The Snow Globe Family. Learn more about this resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

Snow Would You Rather Activity

Our Snow-Themed Would You Rather Activities are great for the cold winter months when you need a fun way to get students talking during your morning meeting or a way to motivate even your most reluctant writers. Learn more about this resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

This post highlights the following books:

• Snowmen at Night
• Sneezy the Snowman
• The Missing Mitten Mystery
• How to Catch a Snowman
• The Biggest Snowmen Ever