English Language Arts Printables

Working with Primary Source Documents: Primary vs. Secondary Sources

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Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Introduce primary and secondary sources with this engaging social studies lesson for Grades 3–5! Students learn to identify and distinguish historical sources through clear definitions, real-world examples, guided notes, and a hands-on sorting activity. Includes vocabulary posters, student note sheet, sorting mat, answer key, and exit ticket. Perfect for whole-class instruction, small groups, centers, or review. Aligned with NYS Social Studies Practice A2.

4th - 6th Informational Text, Social Studies

Primary Source Document Analysis Lesson: A First Go

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Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Introduce primary source document analysis with this scaffolded social studies lesson for Grades 3–5! Students learn to think like historians as they observe, infer, and interpret historical evidence while considering a document's purpose, audience, and context. Includes two authentic primary source documents with transcriptions, a document analysis worksheet, completed answer keys, and vocabulary posters. Perfect for building historical inquiry and critical thinking skills.

4th - 6th Informational Text, Social Studies

Patriot or Loyalist? Two Points of View |American Revolutionary War Series| Grades 4, 5, 6

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Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

🇺🇸 Explore Patriot, Loyalist, and Neutral perspectives during the American Revolution in this engaging multi-day Social Studies lesson for Grades 4–6. Students investigate why colonists chose different sides through a classroom simulation, informational texts, primary source poems and songs, historical fiction, and evidence-based discussions. Includes lesson plans, graphic organizers, source analysis activities, vocabulary support, exit ticket assessment, and answer keys.

4th - 6th Informational Text, Social Studies, U.S. History

Also included in: The American Revolutionary War Bundle|Primary Source Investigations | Grades 4, 5, 6

Boston Massacre Primary Source Investigation | American Revolution Series | Grades 4, 5, 6

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Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Investigate the Boston Massacre in this engaging American Revolution lesson for Grades 4–6. Students explore colonial resistance, analyze Paul Revere's engraving and historical newspapers, compare perspectives, and examine how propaganda influenced public opinion. Includes informational texts, primary source analysis, a collaborative jigsaw investigation, graphic organizers, vocabulary support, discussion prompts, evidence-based writing assessment, and answer keys.

4th - 6th Informational Text, Social Studies, U.S. History

Also included in: The American Revolutionary War Bundle|Primary Source Investigations | Grades 4, 5, 6

Seasonal Winter Writing & Craft Projects | Winter Bulletin Board | Grades 3-5

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Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Bring winter creativity to your Grades 3–5 classroom with Snow Globe Adventure, a narrative writing and craft project! Students imagine themselves inside a snow globe, plan and write a first-person story, and create a 3D snow globe display. This resource guides students through brainstorming, drafting, editing, and publishing while developing plot, dialogue, and sensory details. Includes lesson plans, graphic organizers, writing pages, craft directions, editing checklist, and rubric.

3rd - 5th Other (Arts), Creative Writing, Writing

Types of Conflict in Literature | Focus Unit | Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5

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Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Teach types of conflict in literature with this 10-day ELA Focus Unit for Grades 3–5. Students explore protagonist and antagonist roles and four types of conflict: character vs. self, character, nature, and society. Using picture books as mentor texts, students analyze how conflict shapes plot and characters. Includes lesson plans, scenario sorting cards, task cards, student response pages, exit tickets, assessments, rubrics, and answer keys.

3rd - 5th English Language Arts, Literature, Reading

Dynamic Characters: Character Transformation in Literature | Focus Unit| 3, 4, 5

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Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Explore character development and transformation in literature with this Grades 3–5 ELA Focus Unit. Students investigate internal and external changes, dynamic and static characters, and how characters evolve through picture book read-alouds, discussion, and evidence-based writing. Includes multi-day lesson plans, vocabulary posters, differentiated response pages, comparison activities, matching cards, summative assessment, and answer key.

3rd - 5th English Language Arts, Close Reading, Reading

Sarah Hale | Persuasive Writing | Thanksgiving | Primary Source Connection| Grades 3-5

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Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Explore Sarah Josepha Hale's campaign to establish Thanksgiving as a national holiday in this engaging three-day writing mini-unit for Grades 3–5. Part of the Story to Source Investigations series, students connect a picture book to historical primary sources while practicing close reading, critical thinking, and persuasive writing. Includes lesson plans, primary source analysis, graphic organizers, writing activities, student publishing materials, and bulletin board display options.

3rd - 6th Art, Informational Text, Writing Essays

December Writing | December Craft | SEL Activity | SEL Bulletin Board | Holidays | Grades 3-5

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Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

🕯️ Celebrate kindness and the theme of light in winter holidays with this Grades 3–6 SEL writing and craft activity. Students reflect on how they can "be a light in the world" through acts of kindness, then write a meaningful paragraph and create a candle craft for a winter bulletin board. Includes brainstorming pages, writing templates, differentiated supports, candle craft pieces, display signs, and a writing rubric. Perfect for December writing and classroom community building!

3rd - 6th Writing

Causes of the American Revolution: Taxes to Tea NYS SS Framework 4.3d

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Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

🇺🇸 Explore the causes of the American Revolution in this engaging four-day Grade 4 Social Studies lesson aligned with NYS Framework 4.3d. Students investigate British taxation, colonial resistance, and the events leading to revolution through primary source analysis, close reading, discussion, and an interactive taxation simulation. Includes lesson plans, student organizers, guided notes, activities, and answer keys. Part of the 12-lesson Revolutionary War in New York series.

4th Grade Informational Text, U.S. History, Other (Social Studies)

Point of View & Perspective in Literature | Grades 3, 4, & 5

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Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Help students in Grades 3–5 master point of view and perspective with this comprehensive ELA Focus Unit! Students identify first, second, and third person narration, distinguish point of view from perspective, and explore how different characters interpret the same events. Includes multi-day lesson plans, anchor posters, task cards, graphic organizers, student practice pages, exit tickets, summative assessment, and answer keys. Works with picture books and other familiar texts.

3rd - 5th Literature

October 4th Grade Morning Work/Bell Ringer/Enrichment | ELA/Social Studies Integrated | The New York Daily

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Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Make October morning work meaningful with The New York Daily! This Grade 4 resource includes 20 no-prep NYS Social Studies and ELA activities for bell ringers, early finishers, enrichment, and centers. Students explore fall foliage, Halloween history, New York inventions, Indigenous history, geography, and historic events through informational texts, primary sources, maps, graphs, and critical thinking tasks. Includes 20 printable activities for independent practice.

4th - 5th Other (ELA), U.S. History, Other (Social Studies)

Also included in: 4th Grade Morning Work/Bell Ringer/Enrichment Bundle | September October November| The New York Daily |SS & ELA Integrated

2nd Grade Math Vocabulary Games | 2.OA Group Activities & Task Cards

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Unlocking Potential Educational Services,LLC

Keeping your 2nd graders engaged while building their math vocabulary can feel like a constant challenge, especially when you need activities that work across centers, small groups, and whole-class time. These interactive 2nd grade math vocabulary games for Operations and Algebraic Thinking (2.OA) g

2nd Grade Vocabulary, Math Test Prep, Other (Math)

Also included in: Grade 2 Math Vocabulary Bundle | 2.OA Activities, Games & Centers

Preschool Line Tracing Worksheets | Printable | Instant Download | PDF

Created by
The Little School Shop

Preschool Line Tracing Worksheets. You will receive my Line Tracing Worksheets packet. This Full Version of my Line Tracing Worksheets packet consists of 10 fine motor worksheets. This product is suitable for students in preschool, kindergarten, special education and autism classrooms.Let your stude

Preschool - Kindergarten Handwriting

Food-Themed Alphabet Handwriting Practice Sheets

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The Little School Shop

Does your preschooler need more practice when it comes to pencil-hold and letter writing? Check out these great preschool handwriting practice worksheets. Handwriting Practice, Handwriting Worksheets, Cute Handwriting Practice, Handwriting Paper Handwriting Practice Sheets, Preschool Worksheets❤️W...

Preschool - Kindergarten Handwriting

Fall Busy Book For Toddlers Printable Fall Learning Binder PDF Download

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The Little School Shop

Bring the magic of fall into your little one's learning with this printable Fall Themed Busy Book! Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers, this busy book is packed with engaging activities that encourage handwriting, number recognition, matching, and more. Featuring fun autumn-themed elements like pu

Preschool - 2nd English Language Arts, Math, Basic Operations

Also included in: Busy Book Bundle Seasonal Busy Book Bundle Preschool Bundle PDF Download

Halloween Busy Book Printable Toddler Halloween Learning Binder PDF Download

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The Little School Shop

Looking for fun and engaging Halloween activities for your little one? This printable Halloween Busy Book for toddlers is packed with age-appropriate activities to keep preschoolers entertained and learning! With playful ghosts, pumpkins, spiders, and more, your child will develop key skills while e

Preschool - 2nd English Language Arts, Math, Basic Operations

Also included in: Busy Book Bundle Holiday Busy Book Bundle Preschool Activities PDF Download

Thanksgiving Busy Book Toddler Activities PDF Download Printable

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The Little School Shop

Make this Thanksgiving extra fun for your little ones with our Thanksgiving Busy Book! Designed for toddlers and preschoolers, this printable activity book is packed with engaging and educational worksheets that keep kids entertained while promoting learning. With activities like handwriting practic

Preschool - 2nd English Language Arts, Math

Also included in: Busy Book Bundle Holiday Busy Book Bundle Preschool Activities PDF Download

Christmas Busy Book For Toddlers Preschool Christmas Activity Book Printable PDF

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The Little School Shop

Christmas Busy Book for Toddlers & Preschoolers | Printable Christmas Activity Book | Educational Holiday Worksheets for KidsDescription:Make this holiday season magical and educational with our Christmas Busy Book! Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers, this printable activity book is filled wi

Preschool - 2nd English Language Arts, Math

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Winter Busy Book Printable Winter Busy Book Preschool Learning Binder

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The Little School Shop

Winter Busy Book for Toddlers & Preschoolers | Printable Winter Activity Book | Educational Winter Worksheets for KidsKeep your little ones engaged and learning all winter long with our Winter Busy Book! Designed for toddlers and preschoolers, this printable activity book is packed with fun, edu

Preschool - 2nd English Language Arts, Math

Also included in: Busy Book Bundle Seasonal Busy Book Bundle Preschool Bundle PDF Download

Valentine's Day Busy Book Valentine's Busy Book Preschool Learning Binder PDF

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The Little School Shop

Valentine’s Day Busy Book for Toddlers & Preschoolers | Printable Valentine’s Activity Book | Educational Worksheets for KidsCelebrate Valentine’s Day with fun and learning! Our Valentine’s Day Busy Book is designed specifically for toddlers and preschoolers, packed with engaging activities to e

Preschool - 1st Other (Arts), English Language Arts, Math

Also included in: Busy Book Bundle Holiday Busy Book Bundle Preschool Activities PDF Download

St. Patricks Day Busy Book Printable St. Patricks Day Learning Binder PDF

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The Little School Shop

St. Patrick’s Day Busy Book for Toddlers & Preschoolers | Printable St. Patrick’s Activity Book | Educational Worksheets for KidsBring the luck of the Irish to learning with our St. Patrick’s Day Busy Book! Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers, this printable activity book is filled with engagi

Preschool - 1st English Language Arts, Math

Also included in: Busy Book Bundle Holiday Busy Book Bundle Preschool Activities PDF Download

Easter Busy Book Activity Easter Busy Book Preschool Learning Binder

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The Little School Shop

Easter Busy Book for Toddlers & Preschoolers | Printable Easter Activity Book | Educational Worksheets for KidsCelebrate Easter with learning and fun! Our Easter Busy Book is the perfect printable activity book for toddlers and preschoolers, filled with educational and engaging worksheets that a

Preschool - 1st English Language Arts, Math

Also included in: Busy Book Bundle Holiday Busy Book Bundle Preschool Activities PDF Download

Spring Busy Book Spring Homeschool Activities Spring Toddler Activities

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The Little School Shop

Spring Busy Book for Toddlers & Preschoolers | Printable Spring Activity Book | Educational Worksheets for KidsWelcome the season of growth and learning with our Spring Busy Book! Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers, this printable activity book is filled with engaging, educational worksheets

Preschool - 2nd English Language Arts, Math

Also included in: Busy Book Bundle Seasonal Busy Book Bundle Preschool Bundle PDF Download