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Friday, September 1, 2017

Curiosity Day is September 16, 2017

For Grades 3rd-6th!

Join the Nationwide Celebration!

Curiosity Day is a celebration of curiosity and the love of learning. Libraries, schools and bookstores will be setting aside time during the week to celebrate.

Why not join the fun?

Have you ever been curious about the authors of Curious George?

Curiosity Day is a great time to read all about the adventures of Curious George creators H.A. and Margret Ray, and discover the real story behind this curious little monkey.

Louise Borden, the author of The Journey that Saved Curious George, unveils the journey taken by the authors and creators of Curious George. In 1940, H.A. and Margret Rey had to flee their Paris home as the German army advanced on the capital city. They began their harrowing journey taking only a few possessions, including the book manuscript that was to become Curious George!

Also,

To make your Curiosity Day complete, Teacher Resource Room has developed a comprehensive unit to use along side this extraordinary book. This literature unit, available from our store at TeachersPayTeachers.com, is sure to peak their interest and enhancing the book! You can purchase the unit, download it, and print it out for your class!

Suitable for grades 3 through 6

Click here to purchase the book "The Journey That Saved Curious George!"

Click here to purchase the "Journey That Saved Curious George" literature unit!

We hope September 16th is a day full of curious learning!

Thursday, August 18, 2016

Deal of the Day: Monsters Love Underpants

Does the phrase "Back to School" mean

money out of your pocket to get the things
you need for your classroom?

We are here to help!

Every Thursday during the month of August, we will post one item on our TpT store at a reduced price for our faithful followers!

Check back each Thursday to see our Deal of the Day!

This week's Deal of the Day is...
Monsters Love Underpants!

Normally $5.95

Click here to purchase this at a reduced price of $3.50!

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

End of the School Year Activities!

Here are 10 "Must Do Activities"
before the school year is out!

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Balloon Tennis:

A great end of the school year game!

Supplies Needed:

Balloons, Paper Plates, Popsicle Sticks

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End of the Year Picture:

Can be used for any grade level.

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Literature Unit:

This time of year, your students might think they know everything there is to know about you.

Add a little fun and mystery to your classroom with this literature unit on "My Teacher's Secret Life" written by Stephen Krensky! Your students will have a blast with it!
Click here for the unit lesson!
Click here for the book!

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End of the Year Displays:

Great way to encourage reading with a little summer fun!

Make a big statement with this easy display!

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Goodbye Gift:

Here's a fun way to pass out A's to all your "Smarties!"

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"Balloon Pop" Game:
The popular carnival midway game can be adapted to your classroom! In each balloon, place a note that indicates a special treat, game, privilege, etc. Each day have the class pop one balloon to find out what their prize is for the day.

This is a great count down to the end of school!

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Marker Spray Bottle:
Reuse those old washable markers by making an art piece!

Place old open markers inside a spray bottle (point down) and fill the bottle about 3/4 full. Let it sit for about a day.

Makes for a great art activity!

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TIC TAC TOE:

Here's the perfect activity to promote critical thinking while getting some energy out!

All you need are 9 hula hoops, 6 towels/rags (3 of each color), and a class of energetic students! Watch the video below:

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Musical Chairs/Story Writing Game:

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THIS FREE GAME!

Click here for the link!

HAVE A FUN END OF SCHOOL YEAR!

Monday, May 9, 2016

Featured Author: Kitty Griffin

Check out Teacher Resource Room's

favorite cowboy and cowgirl books!

Book Review- Cowboy Sam and Those Confounded Secrets

Cowboy Sam is the most trustworthy man in his small town. He’s so trustworthy that he bears the responsibility of keeping the secrets told to him by all the townspeople. Sam keeps these secrets tucked away in his cowboy hat. The Texas tale takes a humorous and unexpected turn when his cowboy hat becomes so full of secrets that it explodes causing all the secrets to escape! Your students will love finding out the townspeople's reaction to this dilemma!

You can click here to order the book from Amazon!

Book Review-The Foot-Stomping Adventures of Clementine Sweet
Clementine Sweet is the most ornery cowgirl in the whole entire Texas Hill Country. She's the youngest of fourteen children and doesn't like being forgotten. To get attention she starts stomping on people's feet just to get noticed. Thankfully, she finds a way to change her bad habit and ends up using her stomping talent for good! Your students will love reading how Clementine's frustrations turn into triumphs!

You can click here to order the book from Amazon!

If you like the book, Cowboy Sam, then you'll love the literature unit we created!

Click here to purchase this unit

The unit contains a pre-reading and post-reading activity, a cut-and-glue vocabulary and definitions activity, comprehension questions, critical thinking questions, a creative writing lesson, a character trait lesson, and a predicting lesson. An answer key is also included.

Other books by Kitty Griffin:

Click here to order The Ride: The Legend of Betsy Dowdy from Amazon!

Click here to order When a Dream Comes a Haunting from Amazon!

Who is Kitty Griffin?

Always curious about why people do what they do, Kitty studied criminal behavior in college. She worked with juvenile offenders as a counselor, but then as it happens, life took some twists and turns so Kitty worked as a waitress, a secretary, a mailman, a rehab counselor, a graphic artist, and here and there she has worked teaching children as young as two, high schoolers and as old as graduate students in college.

Her writing also took some twists and turns, as she won state awards for her newspaper articles, starred reviews and awards for her picture books, and a first-place award for her screenplay, "Fisheye."

Writing dominates her life, although she takes time to visit schools and libraries with her trained therapy dog, a corgi named Coriander. She also enjoys hiking, biking, and taking care of her flower and vegetable gardens on her four acres tucked away in a little valley in Western Pennsylvania.

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Curious George: No Ordinary Monkey!

***For 3rd-6th Grade Students***

We have all grown up loving the mischievous little monkey named Curious George. For years, he has filled our minds and hearts with adventure and excitement!

But do you know about the true-to-life adventure that saved Curious George from nonexistence?

Thanks to author Louise Burden, we now know true story behind our favorite little monkey! In the book entitled The Journey That Saved Curious George: The True Wartime Escape of Margret and H.A. Rey, Mrs. Burden unveils the journey taken by the authors and creators of Curious George.

In 1940, H.A. and Margret Rey had to flee their Paris home as the German army advanced on the capital city. They began their harrowing journey taking only a few possessions, including the book manuscript that was to become Curious George!

Softback Hardback

This book is an excellent resource to use as an introduction in teaching students about the Holocaust and the importance of respecting others. The book is available from Amazon by clicking right here.

"A stirring and elegantly packaged saga."- Published Weekly, starred review

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Teacher Resource Room has developed a comprehensive unit to use along with this extraordinary book.

The Journey That Saved Curious George Literature Unit

This Mega Unit for grades 3-6 includes a
44 Page activity unit and a 38 Slide PowerPoint Presentation.

When purchasing this unit you will receive...

A PowerPoint presentation which includes a script and instruction guide for the teacher.
Links and research information on how to introduce the Holocaust.
A 5 lesson summary on how use the unit.
A student packet that coincides with the PowerPoint presentation.
Background information on Curious George.
Book overview and author introduction.
Vocabulary Words related to the book.
Comprehension Questions with an answer key.
Instructions on how to do a group project with the book, by using the "Jigsaw Method."
Timeline materials for your students to map out the journey taken by Curious George and his creators.
Four extended activities which include critical thinking, creative writing, character development, and self-reflection.
Click here to purchase the unit!

Sample Pages

Sample of the PowerPoint

Depending on how in-depth you choose to get on the subject, this unit is creatively designed to last between 1 to 3 weeks.

If you have questions on how to implement this amazing unit in your classroom, please contact us at webmaster@teacherresourceroom.com

and we will be happy to help!

Samples of
Instruction Guide, Script, Timeline, and Vocabulary Words

Samples of
Holocaust Lesson, Critical Thinking Assignment, Comprehension Questions,
Cover Sheet for Student Packet, and Lesson Summary
Click here to purchase!

Monday, May 2, 2016

Fun Friday Activities!

The month of May is a great time to have "Fun Fridays!"

Here are some great activities that are sure to make
lasting memories!

The Relatives Came Literature Unit

This is a literature unit for the award-winning book "The Relatives Came" by Cynthia Rylant. Book Description: In a rainbow-colored station wagon that smelled like a real car, the relatives came. When they arrived, they hugged and hugged from the kitchen to the front room. All summer they tended the garden and ate up all the strawberries and melons. They plucked banjos and strummed guitars. When they finally had to leave, they were sad, but not for long. They all knew they would be together next summer.

Click here for the link

Take handprint art to a new level with these

Super Heroes and Summer Fun Ideas!

The Eagles Who Thought They Were Chickens

Inspire your students with this amazing story!

This is a Literature Unit on the book "The Eagles Who Thought They Were Chickens"

by Mychal Wynn.

The book is described as an African fable chronicling the birth of eagles in a chicken yard. Separated from their homeland, unknowing their historical past, and ridiculed for their differences, they struggle with their sense of self-identity until they are encouraged and inspired by another eagle.
This inspiring story of self-identity and self-discovery provides a strategy to reduce bullying, eliminate disruptive behaviors, and challenge students to affirm their potential and pursue their dreams.

Click here for the link

'Smartie Pants' Certificate Kit

Motivate your students with this "Smartie Pants" incentive!

The Smartie Pants Certificate Kit includes four certificates for your classroom that feature a "Smartie Pants" theme! Certificates for tests, report cards, end of the year, and critical thinking are included.

Click here for the link

Happy Sunshine Faces

Paper plates, curly ribbon, paint, and clothes pins are all you need to make these adorable sun crafts that will brighten your classroom!

Stunning Chalk Art

All it takes is some inexpensive sidewalk chalk to create these eye-catching images that will melt the hearts of parents! These simple drawings will bring out the personalities of your students!

Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Personal Narrative

Tuesday, May 12, 2015

A Fun Read Aloud Book with a Free Coloring Sheet!

The story of Wee Piggy helps young children with their colors

and allows for oral repetition.

Written by: Kim Norman

Illustrated by: Henry Cole
You can order the book from Amazon by clicking right here!

Free Color Sheet

http://ncoloringpages.com/cutest-pig-printable-coloring-pages-for-kids-boys-and-girls/

Monday, May 11, 2015

Wonderful Read Aloud Book!

Paulette is an adorable puppy who is just a little different than everyone else. This story is an excellent read to promote esteem and confidence in oneself.
The Teacher Resource Room is in the process of creating a Literature Unit on this book. Check back August to purchase it!
Until then, you can click here to buy the book from Amazon!

Written by: Tim Bugbird

Illustrated by: Stuart Lynch

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