2nd Grade Resources

Reader’s Notebook Anchor Charts

Stay Organized Checklists

$4.00

Stay organized with all the checklists and forms a teacher needs throughout the school year. All forms are editable in PowerPoint!

✋ This resource is included in the discounted Back to School Bundle!

What is included?

Student Checklist
Field Trip Checklist
Class List
Safety Procedures
Usernames & Passwords
Class List (Half Sheet to easily grab and go!)
Meeting Notes
Weekly To Do
Today's To Do
Lanyard Class list
Parent Communication Log
Class Schedule

Fonts Used (free for personal use)
KG One More
KG Eyes Open
KG Blank Space Solid
Century Gothic

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Current Event Newspaper Assignment-What's the SCOOP? | Google Slides + Print

$3.00

About this Product:

Current Events are a nice way to integrate Social Studies, Reading, and Writing. Additionally, they are a wonderful way to keep your students connected to the community and world around them.

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This resource addresses the following Common Core State Standards:

Common Core Reading Anchor Standard 1: Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.
Common Core Reading Anchor Standard 2: Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development; summarize the key supporting details and ideas.

Common Core Reading Anchor Standard 3: Analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text.

Common Core Reading Anchor Standard 4: Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text, including determining technical, connotative, and figurative meanings, and analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or tone.
Common Core Reading Anchor Standard 6: Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of the text.

This product includes:

What’s the Scoop? Directions, Rubric, and Checklist?
This page gives the student directions for their assignment and then offers a checklist/rubric. In this way, students know exactly what is expected of them and how they will get their grade. This is also helpful for the teacher when grading the assignment.

What’s the Scoop?
This part of the assignment requires students to find a newspaper article and then answer Who, What, When, Were, and Why questions based on the article.

The Author’s Craft
This portion of the assignment requires students to think about the author’s perspective, angle, and word choice in the text/about the topic. Students will identify the author’s tone (positive, negative, neutral) and then give examples of the author’s word choice. Students will also identify two new words, give the sentence from the article that used the word, meaning of the word, and create a new sentence using the word.

Sum it Up!
Students will use the article as well as the answers to the previous questions to write a summary of their article.

Current Event Newspaper Assignment-What's the SCOOP? | Google Slides + Print

Reading Genres Posters

$6.00

This resource includes 50 Reading Genre Posters for your Reading area, bulletin board, or anywhere you want to help your students identify and choose books of varying genres. The genre posters included are listed below.

Posters Included:
Folktales
Fairy Tales
Mythology
Tall Tales
Fables
Legends
Nonfiction
Historical Fiction
Biography
Autobiography
Fantasy
Realistic Fiction
Science Fiction
Comedy
Humor
Horror
Scary
Drama
Poetry
Mystery
Sports
Classics
Adventure
Graphic Novel
Everybody
Romance
Dystopian
Fiction
Junior Fiction
Animals
Animal Story
History
Science
Suspense
Christian
Christmas
Holiday
Caldecott
Newbery
Memoir
Narrative Nonfiction
Fractured Fairy Tale
Nature
Travel
Expository Text
Nature
Travel
Buddy Reads
Inspirational
Comics
How-To
Relationships
Multicultural
Technical/Procedural Text
Genre (as a display header)

If you are looking for any posters that are not listed, please email us at jessica@theliteracyloft.com and we will be happy to add them for you.

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Buzzin' in Book Clubs {Book Club Reading Unit Resources}

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Happy Reading!
- Jessica

Writing Charts

$2.00

These charts are for students’ use in their writing notebooks, but also for teachers! At the beginning of the year, one of the most important things we can do for our students is teach them how to get ideas for their own personal narratives. This will lead to better writing in other genres. More importantly, this will get students excited about writing! I like to focus on these key points at the beginning of the year:

Volume, Stamina, & Confidence

This chart is a simple tool students can glue into their notebook as a reminder of ways they can generate ideas for entries, drafts, or stories. Also, teachers can use these as teaching points for mini lessons at the beginning of the year. I would strongly advise teachers to teach students HOW to use this tool & model ways to get ideas, before giving to students. I have included 4 copies:

One half-page (so 2 on a page) for students with my examples
One half-page (so 2 on a page) for students with a blank t-chart
One full page with a blank t-chart
One cute colorful one which could be displayed in the writing center or however you choose.

By giving students a resource to get ideas, you may be less likely to hear, “I don’t have anything to write about…”
And when you do, you have a simple response:

“Let’s take a look at some ways writers get ideas…”

This chart could also be displayed in the classroom for students in the writing center. I would love to hear how this works for you! I appreciate any feedback

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Happy Writing!
Jessica

Welcome Postcard

$0.00

✋ This resource is included in the discounted Back to School Bundle!

Who doesn't love snail mail? These Welcome Postcards are perfect to mail to your students when you get your class list. Your students will be so excited to get mail from their new teacher!

1. Edit the postcard to include your name and message on the mailing side. Or delete the text box if you want to hand write a message.

2. Copy back to back with your grade level.

3. Add a stamp and your students' addresses and you're all set!

The postcards include a cover for grades 1-6 and are editable using PowerPoint

Fonts Used (free for personal use)

Century Gothic

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State History Research Project {any state}

$4.00

This interactive, printable booklet is a fun way for your students to study any of the 50 United States. The booklet totals in 10 pages on the inside with a front and back cover. The pages are copied back to back and then folded to form a booklet in a brochure style format. Currently, this project also comes specifically for the state of Florida, which you can find here: State History Project {Florida}

Students will research the following about the state:
State Capital
State Symbols (Bird, Flower, Flag, Tree, Song, Animal, Nickname, Beverage, Butterfly, Seal, Wildflower, Fish, State Reptile) There is also a blank page for State Symbols so students can choose symbols they like.
State History
City History (Students can choose a city from the state or the teacher can assign each student a different city to give each brochure some variety.)
Animals Native to the City
Special Landmarks or Landforms
Important People
Goods or Resources from the Area

Throughout the booklet, there are boxes for each section in which students can draw and write about the state.

Teacher Tips:
Students can use the planning page to gather their information. Then, transfer their information to the booklet as a final product. Students can be creative by drawing pictures of each symbol, landforms, etc.

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I hope you have as much fun as we did! Please contact me with any questions!
Happy Teaching! :)

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State History Research Project {any state}

State History Project {Florida}

$4.00

If you are interested in this product for ANY STATE, please check out this product:
State History Research Project{any state}

This interactive, printable booklet is a fun way for your students to study the state of Florida. The booklet totals in 10 pages on the inside with a front and back cover. The pages are copied back to back and then folded to form a booklet in a brochure style format. Students will research the following about the state of Florida.

-State Capital
-State Symbols (Bird, Flower, Flag, Tree, Song, Animal, Nickname, -Beverage, Butterfly, Seal, Wildflower, Freshwater Fish, Saltwater Fish) There is also a blank page for State Symbols so students can choose symbols they like.
-State History
-City History (Students can choose a city from the state or the teacher can assign each student a different city to give each brochure some variety.)
-Animals Native to the City
-Special Landmarks or Landforms
-Important People
-Goods or Resources from the Area

Throughout the booklet, there are boxes for each section in which students can draw and write about the state.

Students can use the planning page to gather their information. Then, transfer their information to the booklet as a final product. Students can be creative by drawing pictures of each symbol, landforms, etc.

🛑 Are you a member of the TLL Membership? These materials are already included. If you are not a member, click here to learn more. The TLL Membership gives you an all-access pass to hundreds of ELA resources for teachers in Grades 3-5.

I hope you have as much fun as we did! Please contact me with any questions!

Happy Teaching!

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Back to School Brochure

$3.00

✋ This resource is included in the discounted Back to School Bundle!

Give students a parents a snapshot of your classroom with this Back to School Brochure. The brochure is a trifold with an EDITABLE front and back. Three different versions are included with an example of information that you might provide. Grade levels include Kindergarten - 6th Grade

Sample Information Included (a blank editable version is also included)

Meet the Teacher
Contact Info
Websites
Homework
Behavior
Schedule
Birthdays
Attendance
Miscellaneous
Field Trips
Supplies
Wish List

Fonts Used (free for personal use)

KG Eyes Open

KG Blank Space Solid

Century Gothic

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Back to School Bundle

$40.50 $15.00 Save $25.50

This Back to School Bundle is full of resources to keep you organized, students engaged, and parents informed. The Bundle includes all of our back to school resources from Meet the Teacher to the First Week to Open House and beyond.

What is included?

🛑 Are you a member of the TLL Membership? These materials are already included. If you are not a member, click here to learn more. The TLL Membership gives you an all-access pass to hundreds of ELA resources for teachers in Grades 3-5.

Please reach out if you have any questions or I can support you in any way.

Jessica@theliteracyloft.com

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Back to School PowerPoint

$5.00

This editable PowerPoint is perfect for Back to School Night, the first day of school, or Open House.

✋ This resource is included in the discounted Back to School Bundle!

How to Add Text and Images:

To add your own text, simply add bullet points or sentences to the text boxes already there for you.

To add your own images, simply copy/paste any image from your computer and place it where you want it.

There are 33 slides in all. A blank slide is provided for you, if you wish to add additional slides.

Slides Included

Meet the Teacher (s)
Class Family
Our Community
School Policies
Classroom Rules
Our Schedule
About Lunch
About Arrival
About Dismissal
About Absences
Dress Code
Classroom Management
About Grading
Our Curriculum
About Specials
About Reading
About Writing
About Math
About Science
About Social Studies
School Supplies
Teacher Wish List
Field Trips
Volunteers
Assessments
Important Info
Contact Info
Helpful Websites
Thank You
Blank Slide

FONTS USED:

You can download the fonts used in this file free for personal use below:

KG Eyes Wide Open

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End of Year Activities | Distance Learning | Google Slides

$3.00

*A DIGITAL OPTION HAS BEEN INCLUDED FOR GOOGLE SLIDES/GOOGLE CLASSROOM* Be sure to re-download! There are directions and links inside the pdf.

This printable booklet is a fun way for your students to reflect on the school year during the last few days. The booklet totals in 10 pages on the inside with a front and back cover. The pages are copied back to back and then folded to form a booklet which students and families can cherish forever!

Booklet Pages include the following:
{These are the half-sheet pages of the booklet}

Front Cover- Best of 4th Grade! My End of Year Reflection
(The cover page comes in 8 versions K-6 as well as a generic one for any grade level.)
Page 1 - All About My Teacher
Page 2 - People Say the Funniest Things-Speech Bubbles for funny or interesting things people said throughout the year (i.e. teachers, friends, principal, etc.)
Page 3 - Important People (6 Boxes for illustrations &lines for captions, yearbook style format)
Page 4 - Top Ten Things You Should Know That I Loved About This School Year!
Page 5 - Top Ten Things You Should Know About My Teacher
Page 6 - Top Ten Things I Learned This Year
Page 7 - Top Ten Things You Should Know About Our school
Page 8 - Top Ten Moments to Remember
Page 9 - Autographs
Page 10 - Autographs
Back - All About the Author

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I hope you have as much fun as we did! Remember you can earn TPT credits towards future purchases by leaving feedback! I love getting feedback and appreciate you taking the time to do so. Please contact me with any questions or issues you may have.

Happy Teaching!
- Jessica

End of Year Activities | Distance Learning | Google Slides

Writing Process Signs

$2.00

These writing process signs will help you and your students identify the steps/parts of the writing process as well as keep track of where they are when working on a project and what to do next! Implementing a routine at the beginning of the year will help students be successful as writers throughout the year as well as in the rest of their writing life. These Writing Process Signs come in 3 different designs and patterns (navy & white quarter foil, navy & white stripes, teal & white chevron) If you like the signs, but would like to see them in different colors, please contact me! There are also two “title” posters. {The Writer’s Process and A Writer’s Thinking}

I suggest printing and laminating each of the signs. You may or may not want to use each of the signs. There are slight variations on the steps in the writing process, as a general rule of thumb. Printing on card stock would allow these signs to be more durable, but is not necessary! You could even print and slip into sheet protectors. If you do not have access to a color printer (or find that it is too expensive) simply print in gray-scale.

The signs could be used in several ways...
Writing Center- put signs in sheet protectors and then attach on a binder ring and have students use as a reference.

Bulletin Board- Display in a row above or on a bulletin board or even in the writing center as a reminder of the steps writers go through during the writing process.

Writers’ Tracking System- Use as a way to track your young writers’ status in the writing process. You could do this by connecting the signs using binder rings. Then, hang on a bulletin board and use clothespins with your students’ names or numbers to track where they are in the writing process.

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https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/KG-One-More-Light-Font-Personal-Use-3473029

I look forward to hearing how you implement these in your classroom! Please contact me with any questions, issues, or feedback!
Happy Writing!
-Jessica

Classroom Newsletter

$2.00

Communicating with your parents about your classroom happenings is easy-peasy with this editable newsletter! You can send this home weekly, monthly, or whatever works best for you. The template is completely editable, but with titled sections for guidance. You can simply customize for your classroom.

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✋ This resource is included in the discounted Back to School Bundle!

What is included?

An editable document in PowerPoint with two slides so that you can copy front and back. The following sections are included:

A Note From the Teacher
Upcoming Events
Birthdays
Contact Info
Websites
Reminders

What We're Learning (back)

Reading
Writing
Math
Science
Social Studies
A peak into our classroom! (section for photo)

Fonts used:

The fonts I used are linked below.

KG One More

KG Eyes Open

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/KG-Eyes-Wide-Open-Font-Personal-Use-348489?st=22380eb3226a42613873d3a80a5a75f8

KG Blank Space Solid

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/KG-Blank-Space-Font-Personal-Use-1533769?st=c7d7b630fdb58a2ea28a5bf4f5143033

Century Gothic

Please reach out if you have any questions or I can support you in any way.

Jessica@theliteracyloft.com

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Happy Notes

$3.00

Positive Notes are a simple and effective classroom management tool.

✋ This resource is included in the discounted Back to School Bundle!

How to Use:

When you want to acknowledge a student’s behavior or effort, simply place a positive note on their desk, in their folder, on their work, or as a sticker!

In order to print the notes, you’ll want to print Page 3 (print as many copies as you want). Then, stick blank Post-Its on each square and insert the pages with the Post-Its attached back into your printer. All of the messages will print directly onto the Post-Its!

To make your life even easier, you can also simply print on colored paper (or plain white) and have these notes ready to simply hand out to students, tape/staple in their agenda, or attach to work/take home folder.

What is included?

template for printing on sticky notes
____ was a Super Scientist today!
____ was a Super Writer today!
____ was Marvelous in Math today!
You Rule!
Write On!
Great job in Writing today!
I had a great day at school!
Thanks for your help today!
I was a good friend today!
I am so proud of you because...
You rock because...
Super Student (check one: respect, responsibility, hardworking)
Your work is out of this world!
Great Group Work Today!
Great Partner Work Today!
What a Bookworm!
A note from your teacher...
Thanks for your positive attitude today!
You had an AMAZING day today!
Way to be a Problem Solver!
I was a big help today!
I did the right thing today!
You have shown so much improvement!
Let's Taco 'Bout your great work!

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If you have any requests for additional notes, please let me know. I am happy to add more. Enjoy!

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Parent Conferences

$3.00

The tools you need to handle parent conferences with ease!

✋ This resource is included in the discounted Back to School Bundle!

What is included?

Conference Calendar

Editable Conference Calendar to send home to parents
Confirmation Note/Reminder to send home to parents reminding them about their scheduled conference.

*You might also like to use an electronic form such as www.signup.com

Conference Forms (pdf + editable PowerPoint)

Parent/Teacher Conference Schedule (for you to keep track of scheduled conferences)
Parent/Teacher Conference Notes
Parent/Teacher Conference Form
Phone Conference Notes Form

You can download the fonts used in this file free for personal use below:

KG Eyes Wide Open

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/KG-Eyes-Wide-Open-Font-Personal-Use-348489

KG One More

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/KG-One-More-Light-Font-Personal-Use-3473029

KG Blank Space Solid

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/KG-Blank-Space-Font-Personal-Use-1533769?st=c7d7b630fdb58a2ea28a5bf4f5143033

🛑 Are you a member of the TLL Membership? These materials are already included. If you are not a member, click here to learn more. The TLL Membership gives you an all-access pass to hundreds of ELA resources for teachers in Grades 3-5.

Please reach out if you have any questions or I can support you in any way.
Jessica@theliteracyloft.com

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First Week Resources PowerPoint + Checklists & Forms

$5.00

First Week of School Activities that are engaging and informative!

✋ This resource is included in the discounted Back to School Bundle!

What is included?

Hopes & Dreams (Students make 3 goals, hopes, or dreams for the school year)
My Favorite Book
Homework for Parents
How We Go Home
Class Birthdays
Student Checklist
Student Survey
Classmate Bingo

Fonts Used (free for personal use)

KG Eyes Open

KG Blank Space Solid

Century Gothic

🛑 Are you a member of the TLL Membership? These materials are already included. If you are not a member, click here to learn more. The TLL Membership gives you an all-access pass to hundreds of ELA resources for teachers in Grades 3-5.

Please reach out if you have any questions or I can support you in any way.

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First Week Resources PowerPoint + Checklists & Forms

Science Project Journal {Science Fair Experiment}

$3.00

This booklet is an organizational tool for students to plan, set up, and conduct a Science Experiment for Science Fair or it could be used throughout the year for any Science experiment. On each page, there are guiding questions or labels to help students understand what each component means. Please see the preview for pictures of this product put together and in use.

My Science Journal includes:

-Cover Page
-Research Question
-Independent/Dependent Variables Page
-Research Question/Independent/Dependent Variable Page
-Materials Page
-Set-Up Conditions Page
-Directions Page
-Predictions Page
-Real World Uses Page
-Predictions/Real World Page
-Data Collection Page
Graphing Page
Results/Explanation Page
-Explanation Page
-Results Page
-Notes & Observations Page

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Science Project Journal {Science Fair Experiment}

State Research & History Project {Wisconsin}

$4.00

This interactive, printable booklet is a fun way for your students to study the state of Wisconsin. The booklet totals in 10 pages on the inside with a front and back cover. The pages are copied back to back and then folded to form a booklet in a brochure style format.

Students will research the following about the state of Wisconsin:

-State Capital
-State Symbols (Bird, Flower, Flag, Tree, Song, Dog, Nickname, Beverage, Insect, Seal, Wildflower, Fish, State Fossil). There is also a blank page for State Symbols so students can choose symbols they like.
-State History
-City History (Students can choose a city from the state or the teacher can assign each student a different city to give each brochure some variety.)
-Animals Native to the City
-Special Landmarks or Landforms
-Important People
-Goods or Resources from the Area

Throughout the booklet, there are boxes for each section in which students can draw and write about the state.

Students can use the planning page to gather their information and then transfer their information to the booklet as a final product. Students can be creative by drawing pictures of each symbol, landform, etc.

A rubric for grading purposes is included as well.

🛑 Are you a member of the TLL Membership? These materials are already included. If you are not a member, click here to learn more. The TLL Membership gives you an all-access pass to hundreds of ELA resources for teachers in Grades 3-5.

I hope you have as much fun as we did! Please contact me with any questions!

Happy Teaching!

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State Research & History Project {Wisconsin}

State Research & History Project {Washington}

$4.00

This interactive, printable booklet is a fun way for your students to study the state of Washington. The booklet totals in 10 pages on the inside with a front and back cover. The pages are copied back to back and then folded to form a booklet in a brochure style format.

Students will research the following about the state of Washington:

-State Capital
-State Symbols (Bird, Flower, Flag, Tree, Song, Dog, Nickname, Beverage, Insect, Seal, Wildflower, Fish, State Fossil). There is also a blank page for State Symbols so students can choose symbols they like.
-State History
-City History (Students can choose a city from the state or the teacher can assign each student a different city to give each brochure some variety.)
-Animals Native to the City
-Special Landmarks or Landforms
-Important People
-Goods or Resources from the Area

Throughout the booklet, there are boxes for each section in which students can draw and write about the state.

Students can use the planning page to gather their information and then transfer their information to the booklet as a final product. Students can be creative by drawing pictures of each symbol, landform, etc.

A rubric for grading purposes is included as well.

🛑 Are you a member of the TLL Membership? These materials are already included. If you are not a member, click here to learn more. The TLL Membership gives you an all-access pass to hundreds of ELA resources for teachers in Grades 3-5.

I hope you have as much fun as we did! Please contact me with any questions!

Happy Teaching!

Let’s connect!

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Email: Jessica@theliteracyloft.com

State Research & History Project {Washington}

State Research & History Project {Kansas}

$4.00

If you are interested in this product for ANY STATE, please check out this product:

State History Research Project{any state}

This interactive, printable booklet is a fun way for your students to study the state of Kansas. The booklet totals in 10 pages on the inside with a front and back cover. The pages are copied back to back and then folded to form a booklet in a brochure style format.

Students will research the following about the state of Kansas:

-State Capital
-State Symbols (Bird, Flower, Flag, Tree, Song, Dog, Nickname, Beverage, Insect, Seal, Wildflower, Fish, State Fossil). There is also a blank page for State Symbols so students can choose symbols they like.
-State History
-City History (Students can choose a city from the state or the teacher can assign each student a different city to give each brochure some variety.)
-Animals Native to the City
-Special Landmarks or Landforms
-Important People
-Goods or Resources from the Area

Throughout the booklet, there are boxes for each section in which students can draw and write about the state.

Students can use the planning page to gather their information and then transfer their information to the booklet as a final product. Students can be creative by drawing pictures of each symbol, landform, etc.

A rubric for grading purposes is included as well.

🛑 Are you a member of the TLL Membership? These materials are already included. If you are not a member, click here to learn more. The TLL Membership gives you an all-access pass to hundreds of ELA resources for teachers in Grades 3-5.

I hope you have as much fun as we did! Please contact me with any questions!

Happy Teaching!

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State Research & History Project {Kansas}

State Research & History Project {California}

$4.00

If you are interested in this product for ANY STATE, please check out this product:

State History Research Project{any state}

This interactive, printable booklet is a fun way for your students to study the state of California. The booklet totals in 10 pages on the inside with a front and back cover. The pages are copied back to back and then folded to form a booklet in a brochure style format. Students will research the following about the state of California.

-State Capital
-State Symbols (Bird, Flower, Flag, Tree, Song, Animal, Nickname, -Beverage, Butterfly, Seal, Wildflower, Freshwater Fish, Saltwater Fish) There is also a blank page for State Symbols so students can choose symbols they like.
-State History
-City History (Students can choose a city from the state or the teacher can assign each student a different city to give each brochure some variety.)
-Animals Native to the City
-Special Landmarks or Landforms
-Important People
-Goods or Resources from the Area

Throughout the booklet, there are boxes for each section in which students can draw and write about the state.

Students can use the planning page to gather their information. Then, transfer their information to the booklet as a final product. Students can be creative by drawing pictures of each symbol, landforms, etc.

🛑 Are you a member of the TLL Membership? These materials are already included. If you are not a member, click here to learn more. The TLL Membership gives you an all-access pass to hundreds of ELA resources for teachers in Grades 3-5.

I hope you have as much fun as we did! Please contact me with any questions!
Happy Teaching!

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State Research & History Project {California}

IB Learner Profiles

$2.00

This resource contains posters to display the 10 IB Learner Profiles and a quote associated with each profile. These can be displayed in your classroom as a poster and used to help teach each of the IB Learner Profiles. Please note there are multiple quotes/posters for some of the profiles because there are some amazing quotes out there! So, you have choices for some of the profiles.

What's Included:
Posters for each of the 10 IB Learner Profiles
Inquirer
Knowledgeable
Thinker
Communicator
Principled
Caring (x2)
Balanced (x3)
Risk-Taker (x2)
Reflective (x2)
Open-Minded (x2)

Classmate Recognition Card:
I used these in my 4th grade classroom to help students notice the Learner Profiles in their classmates. Students filled out the card and put in a drop box or you could also display on a bulletin board. Students write what they noticed another classmate doing to show the IB Learner Profile. For example…

Cody showed he was a Risk-Taker when he shared his thinking in Math.

🛑 Are you a member of the TLL Membership? These materials are already included. If you are not a member, click here to learn more. The TLL Membership gives you an all-access pass to hundreds of ELA resources for teachers in Grades 3-5.

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If you have any questions or requests for this resource, please contact me at Jessica@theliteracyloft.com.

Happy Teaching!
- Jessica

Open House Toolbox PowerPoint + Checklists & Forms

$5.00

The Open House Toolbox can ease the prep of Open House so you can focus on getting to know your students and families. The Toolbox includes checklists and forms.

✋ This resource is included in the discounted Back to School Bundle!

What is included?

Treat Tag: Welcome to ___ Grade (Grades 2-5)
Open House Invitation
Sign In Sheet
Parent Conference Sign Up Sheet
Volunteer Sign-Up Sheet
Classroom Checklist (activity for students)
Volunteer Survey
We missed you at Open House sheet
Hopes & Dreams (Students write goals, hopes, and dreams for the school year)

Signs for Paperwork

Sign In
Volunteer
Take One
Donate
Sign Up
Fill Out

Fonts Used (free for personal use)

KG Eyes Open

KG Blank Space Solid

Century Gothic

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Please reach out if you have any questions or I can support you in any way.
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Open House Toolbox PowerPoint + Checklists & Forms

State Research & History Project {Virginia}

$4.00

This interactive, printable booklet is a fun way for your students to study the state of Virginia. The booklet totals in 10 pages on the inside with a front and back cover. The pages are copied back to back and then folded to form a booklet in a brochure style format.

Students will research the following about the state of Virginia:

-State Capital
-State Symbols (Bird, Flower, Flag, Tree, Song, Dog, Nickname, Beverage, Insect, Seal, Wildflower, Fish, State Fossil). There is also a blank page for State Symbols so students can choose symbols they like.
-State History
-City History (Students can choose a city from the state or the teacher can assign each student a different city to give each brochure some variety.)
-Animals Native to the City
-Special Landmarks or Landforms
-Important People
-Goods or Resources from the Area

Throughout the booklet, there are boxes for each section in which students can draw and write about the state.

Students can use the planning page to gather their information and then transfer their information to the booklet as a final product. Students can be creative by drawing pictures of each symbol, landform, etc.

A rubric for grading purposes is included as well.

🛑 Are you a member of the TLL Membership? These materials are already included. If you are not a member, click here to learn more. The TLL Membership gives you an all-access pass to hundreds of ELA resources for teachers in Grades 3-5.

I hope you have as much fun as we did! Please contact me with any questions!

Happy Teaching!

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State Research & History Project {Virginia}

State Research & History Project {South Carolina}

$4.00

This interactive, printable booklet is a fun way for your students to study the state of South Carolina. The booklet totals in 10 pages on the inside with a front and back cover. The pages are copied back to back and then folded to form a booklet in a brochure style format.

Students will research the following about the state of South Carolina:

-State Capital
-State Symbols (Bird, Flower, Flag, Tree, Song, Dog, Nickname, Beverage, Insect, Seal, Wildflower, Fish, State Fossil). There is also a blank page for State Symbols so students can choose symbols they like.
-State History
-City History (Students can choose a city from the state or the teacher can assign each student a different city to give each brochure some variety.)
-Animals Native to the City
-Special Landmarks or Landforms
-Important People
-Goods or Resources from the Area

Throughout the booklet, there are boxes for each section in which students can draw and write about the state.

Students can use the planning page to gather their information and then transfer their information to the booklet as a final product. Students can be creative by drawing pictures of each symbol, landform, etc.

A rubric for grading purposes is included as well.

🛑 Are you a member of the TLL Membership? These materials are already included. If you are not a member, click here to learn more. The TLL Membership gives you an all-access pass to hundreds of ELA resources for teachers in Grades 3-5.

I hope you have as much fun as we did! Please contact me with any questions!

Happy Teaching!

Let’s connect!
The Literacy Loft Blog

The Literacy Loft on Facebook

Email: Jessica@theliteracyloft.com

State Research & History Project {South Carolina}

State Research & History Project {Pennsylvania}

$4.00

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State History Research Project{any state}

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