Teacher Tools

Slavery in New York State | In Search of Freedom and a Call for Change | NYS SS Framework 4.5a

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Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Explore slavery in New York State and the fight for freedom in this two-lesson Grade 4 Social Studies resource aligned with NYS Framework 4.5a. Students investigate slavery from Dutch settlement through emancipation in 1827 and examine the work of leading abolitionists. Through informational texts, primary source analysis, and collaborative inquiry, students build historical thinking skills. Includes jigsaw activities, student station pages, graphic organizers, exit tickets, and teacher notes.

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

Also included in: New York State Social Studies Grade 4 FULL YEAR Mega Bundle | NYS 4th Grade Framework

New York in the Civil War| In Search of Freedom and a Call for Change |NYS Social Studies 4.5c

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Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Explore New York State's role in the Civil War in this Grade 4 Social Studies resource aligned with NYS Framework 4.5c. Students investigate the causes and major events of the war and how New York supported the Union through soldiers, supplies, transportation, and manufacturing. Activities integrate informational texts, map skills, historical analysis, and local history research. Includes student note catchers, graphic organizers, map activities, exit tickets, reflection tasks, and answer keys.

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

Also included in: New York State Social Studies Grade 4 FULL YEAR Mega Bundle | NYS 4th Grade Framework

In Search of Freedom and a Call for Change Bundle | NYS Social Studies Framework 4.5 Bundle

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Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Explore the fight for freedom and equality in New York with this Grade 4 Social Studies bundle aligned with NYS Framework 4.5. Students investigate slavery and abolition, women's rights, the Civil War, and New York's contributions to the Union through informational texts, historical inquiry, and ELA activities. Includes vocabulary work, note catchers, graphic organizers, research projects, exit tickets, reflection activities, assessments, and answer keys.

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

Nathan Hale & Spies | American Revolution Series | Grades 4, 5, 6

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Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Explore Nathan Hale and espionage during the American Revolution in this Grades 4–6 Social Studies and ELA lesson. Students investigate the role and risks of spying in New York City through primary source analysis, informational text, and evidence-based writing. Includes Nathan Hale's military commission signed by John Hancock, a reading passage, summary graphic organizer, student writing page, and answer key. Builds inference, reading comprehension, and summarizing skills.

4th - 6th U.S. History

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

Enslaved Persons in the American Revolution Featuring Boyrereau Brinch | American Revolution Series | Grades 4, 5, 6

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Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Explore the experiences of enslaved African Americans during the American Revolution in this inquiry-based Grades 4–5 Social Studies lesson. Students investigate the meaning of freedom, Lord Dunmore's Proclamation, and the life of Boyrereau Brinch through informational texts, primary source analysis, close reading, and evidence-based discussion. Includes a lesson plan, three primary source activities, student worksheets, vocabulary support, exit ticket, and answer keys.

4th - 7th U.S. History

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

West Point and Benedict Arnold | American Revolution Series | Grades 4, 5, 6

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Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Explore West Point's strategic importance and Benedict Arnold's betrayal during the American Revolution in this Grades 4–5 Social Studies and ELA lesson. Students investigate military strategy, geography, and treason through informational text, historical map analysis, and critical thinking activities. Includes a lesson plan, primary source map, observation and inference worksheet, main idea and supporting details organizer, vocabulary support, and answer key.

4th - 6th U.S. History

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

Patrick Henry “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death” Primary Source Investigation | American Revolution Series | Grades 4, 5, 6

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Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

🇺🇸 Explore Patrick Henry's famous "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" speech in this Grades 4–6 American Revolution lesson. Students analyze his arguments, emotional language, and persuasive techniques through primary source analysis, a Colonial Williamsburg recording, discussion, and writing. Includes a complete lesson plan, speech text, graphic organizer, student response activities, quote cards, video links, and exit ticket. Integrates Social Studies and ELA skills.

4th - 6th U.S. History

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

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

Indigenous People and the American Revolution | Primary Sources | American Revolution Series | Grades 4, 5, 6

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Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Explore the impact of the American Revolution on Indigenous peoples in New York in this Grade 4 Social Studies lesson aligned with NYS Framework 4.3d. Students investigate divisions within the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, Indigenous alliances, Joseph Brant's leadership, and the Battle of Oriskany through informational texts, primary source analysis, historical maps, and evidence-based writing. Includes student activities, note catchers, vocabulary support, assessments, and answer keys.

4th - 6th U.S. History

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

The American Revolutionary War Bundle|Primary Source Investigations | Grades 4, 5, 6

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Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Teach the American Revolution with this comprehensive Grades 4–6 Social Studies bundle featuring 16 inquiry-based lessons from the French and Indian War through the Treaty of Paris. Students investigate key events, historical figures, and diverse perspectives through primary source analysis, informational texts, maps, artwork, and evidence-based writing. Includes historical investigations, discussion activities, and ELA integration.

4th - 6th U.S. History

New York State Map Buddies | Clock Buddies Alternative | Partner Pairing

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Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Make partner pairing easy with this FREE New York State Map Buddies resource! A geography-themed alternative to Clock Buddies, it helps Grade 4 teachers organize discussion partners, cooperative learning, and classroom activities while reinforcing NYS geography. Includes four printable buddy maps featuring New York State cities, counties, landforms, and regions, plus teacher directions. Perfect for turn-and-talk, reading partners, peer editing, and year-round classroom routines.

4th - 7th Other (Social Studies), For All Subjects

Classroom Routines & Procedures Review Cards | Behavior Expectations |Grades 2-6

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Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Reinforce classroom routines and behavior expectations with these printable Classroom Routines Review Cards! Perfect for back-to-school, morning meetings, transitions, and refreshers after breaks, students discuss and practice procedures that build independence and responsibility. Color-coded cards cover arrival, classroom behavior, movement, independent work, supplies, school-wide expectations, personal needs, and dismissal. Print, cut, and use all year long!

3rd - 5th Classroom Community

U.S.A. Founding Documents Unit | United States Founding | Grades 4, 5, 6

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Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

🏛️Explore the foundations of American government in this seven-lesson civics unit for upper elementary students. Students investigate the Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, Constitutional Convention, Great Compromise, Preamble, and Bill of Rights through informational texts, discussions, and critical thinking activities. Includes lesson plans, graphic organizers, card sorts, review activities, exit tickets, study guide, unit assessment, and answer keys.

4th - 6th U.S. History

Blueloon Book Character Education Read Aloud Activities Feeling Sad Worksheets

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The Responsive Educator

Blueloon Book Character Education Read Aloud Activities Feeling Sad Worksheets is a structured companion for Blueloon by Julia Cook. It includes feeling sad worksheets, hope activities, guided discussion, and differentiated follow-up activities that help students understand sadness, identify sources

2nd - 5th English Language Arts, Character Education, Classroom Community

Also included in: SEL Read Alouds Character Education Book Activities Read Aloud Activities

It's Hard to Be a Verb Book Read Aloud Impulse Control Worksheets & Activities

Created by
The Responsive Educator

It’s Hard to Be a Verb Book Read Aloud Impulse Control Worksheets & Activities is a structured companion for It’s Hard to Be a Verb! by Julia Cook. Designed for students in 2nd–5th grade, it helps students understand impulsivity, develop self-control, and practice strategies for focusing and man

2nd - 5th English Language Arts, Character Education, Classroom Community

Also included in: SEL Read Alouds Character Education Book Activities Read Aloud Activities

Baditude Book SEL Character Education Read Aloud Activities Emotional Regulation

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The Responsive Educator

Baditude Book SEL Character Education Read Aloud Activities Emotional Regulation is a structured read-aloud companion for Baditude! What to Do When Life Stinks! by Julia Cook. Designed for students in 2nd–3rd grade, it helps students recognize a negative attitude, practice reframing negative thought

2nd - 5th English Language Arts, Character Education, Classroom Community

Also included in: SEL Read Alouds Character Education Book Activities Read Aloud Activities

Superheroes Student Behavior Token Board I Am Working For Reward System

Created by
The Responsive Educator

When verbal reminders and praise are not enough, a student token board can make expectations and progress easier to understand. This Superheroes printable token board provides an individual reward system that helps a student see what they are working on, how tokens are earned, and how close they are

Not Grade Specific Character Education

Also included in: Superheroes Student Behavior Intervention Tools Daily Behavior Support Visuals

Visual Classroom Schedule

Created by
The Responsive Educator

Why you need Visual Classroom ScheduleMany people think of using a visual schedule for autism, but the fact is that visual schedules can be beneficial to many different types of students. Other students who benefit from a visual classroom schedule include:students who have a hard time with transitio

Not Grade Specific Classroom Community

Frogs Student Behavior Point Sheet Daily Behavior Goal Data Editable Chart

Created by
The Responsive Educator

Student behavior can change across activities and times of day. This Frogs student behavior point sheet gives teachers a consistent way to track daily behavior data, provide feedback, and measure progress toward a daily behavior goal.When feedback is given inconsistently or recorded only at the end

Not Grade Specific

Also included in: Frog Student Behavior Intervention Tools Daily Behavior Support Visuals

Valentines Day Student Behavior Intervention Tools Daily Behavior Support Visual

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The Responsive Educator

A student may need frequent reinforcement during one part of the day, a clear way to request a break during another, and structured feedback across their schedule. Relying on one behavior tool for every situation can result in support that does not match what the student currently needs. This Valent

Not Grade Specific Character Education, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning

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

Cute Animal Alphabet Handwriting Pages

Created by
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

Map of Asia | Printable | Instant Download | PDF

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The Little School Shop

This printable Asia Outline Map is great for documenting travel, keeping track of orders, and learning geography. ❤️WHAT'S INCLUDED❤️5 pages in PDF formatAsia Map with Country NamesAsia Map - BlankAsia Map - Blank with arrows to small countries2 Flags of Asia pages❤️SIZE OPTIONS❤️8.5x11❤️GREAT FOR❤...

Not Grade Specific Geography

Also included in: 7 Continent Map Bundle | Printable | Instant Download | PDF

Map of Africa | Printable | Instant Download | PDF

Created by
The Little School Shop

This printable Europe Outline Map is great for documenting travel, keeping track of orders, and learning geography. ❤️WHAT'S INCLUDED❤️4 pages in PDF FormatAfrica Map with Country NamesAfrica Map - BlankAfrica Map - Blank with arrows to small countriesAfrican Country Flags Page❤️SIZE OPTIONS❤️8.5x1...

Not Grade Specific Geography

Also included in: 7 Continent Map Bundle | Printable | Instant Download | PDF