Topic: Animals

  • Rabbits Unit with an Easy Easter Bunny Craft Project

    Rabbits Unit with an Easy Easter Bunny Craft Project

    Students will love this activity pack all about rabbits. Students will love making this cute bunny craft and assembling the flip booklet. The flip booklet pages attach to the inside of the bunny’s mouth. These super cute bunnies make an extra cute bulletin board display too!

    Start by reading the passages all about rabbits and answering the comprehension questions. Students will love making this cute bunny craft and assembling the 10-page flip-up booklet. The flip booklet pages attach to the inside of the bunny’s mouth. These super cute bunnies make an extra cute bulletin board display too!

    This pack includes:

    ✔ Reading passages

    ✔ Life cycle of a rabbit diagram

    ✔ Comprehension questions

    ✔ Tri-fold booklet

    ✔ Easter Bunny Craft (templates and flip-up pages)

    ✔ Vocabulary posters

    ✔ Spotlight on vocabulary activity

    ✔ Answer keys

    ✔ Step-by-step visual directions

  • Everglades National Park Coloring Pages

    Everglades National Park Coloring Pages

    Students will love learning about Everglades National Park with these coloring pages. This unit includes reading passages about the history, famous landmarks, and animals that call the park home. It comes with coloring book pages to engage students and make learning fun!

    Coloring Pages included:

    • Everglades National Park
    • American Alligator
    • Manatees
    • Roseate Spoonbill
    • Florida softshell turtle
    • Anhinga
    • Florida Panther
    • State of Florida

    The Printable Pack (PDF) Includes:

    ✔ Reading passages

    ✔ Comprehension questions

    ✔ Coloring Pages (8)

    ✔ Photo Poster

    ✔ Review Guide

    ✔ Quiz

    ✔ Answer Keys

  • We Don’t Eat Our Classmates Activity Pack and Dinosaur Craft

    We Don’t Eat Our Classmates Activity Pack and Dinosaur Craft

    We Don’t Eat Our Classmates is a perfect book to read to the class during the first week of school. After reading this hilarious book, kids can create an adorable dinosaur craft and complete activities related to the book.

    What’s inside:

    ✔ Character Traits (Penelope T. Rex)

    ✔ Comprehension questions

    ✔ Making connections

    ✔ Compare/Contrast yourself to Penelope

    ✔ The lesson of the story

    ✔ Favorite part of the story

    Step-by-step directions with photos are included to learn how to assemble the dinosaur craft. These activities work well for centers or extended activities after reading the book. This pack has 12 activity pages that go inside the dinosaur craft and are related to the book.

  • The Tale of Whale Craft and Activity Pack

    The Tale of Whale Craft and Activity Pack

    Do you know what the world’s largest animals are? If you guessed whales, you are right! A blue whale is the biggest creature that has ever lived. Whales may look like fish but are actually mammals. Students will love this unit about whales and fun craft project.

    Start by reading the passages about the tale of a whale and answering the comprehension questions. Students will love making this cute whale craft and assembling the 8-page flip-up booklet. The flip booklet pages attach to the inside of the whale’s mouth.

    This pack includes:

    ✔ Reading passages

    ✔ Comprehension questions

    ✔ Tri-fold booklet

    ✔ Whale craft (templates and flip-up pages)

    ✔ Vocabulary posters

    ✔ Spotlight on vocabulary activity

    ✔ Flipbook (5-pages)

    ✔ Bulletin Board Title and Whale Cut-Outs

    ✔ Answer keys

    ✔ Step-by-step visual directions

    In this pack:

    Reading:

    Have students read the passage about The Tale of a Whale and answer the comprehension questions. An answer key is included. Students could work with a partner or you can use it as a learning station activity.

    Whale Craft:

    Using the reading passage, students can answer the questions on the flip book pages. Lastly, they cut, color, and assemble the craft and attach the flip up booklet to the inside of the whale’s mouth.

    Hands-on Activities:

    • Tri-fold Booklet

    • Flipbook (5-pages)

    • Whale Craft

    Vocabulary:

    Vocabulary posters are included in this unit to help students visualize and connect to the information. A bulletin board title: “The Tale of a Whale” title and whale cut-outs are included in this pack.

  • Alphabet Cards with Georgia State Symbols

    Alphabet Cards with Georgia State Symbols

    In this pack, you will find a set of 26 Alphabet Cards that represent the state of Georgia including many of the state symbols.

    What’s Inside:

    ►26 Alphabet Cards (two to a page)

    Symbols on Each Page:

    A – Atlanta

    B – Brown Thrasher

    C – Chattahoochee River

    D – Dogwood Tree

    E – Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

    F – Fourth State

    G – Georgia State Flag

    H – Honeybee

    I – Indian State Park

    J – Jimmy Carter 39th President

    K – Kennesaw Mountain

    L – Largemouth Bass

    M – Martin Luther King Jr.

    N – North Atlantic Right Whale

    O – Oak Tree

    P – Peach State

    Q – Quartz

    R – Cherokee Rose

    S – Savannah

    T – Tybee Island

    U – Umbrella (always bring an umbrella with you!)

    V – Vidalia Onion

    W – White-Tailed Deer

    X – Extra Sweet Tea

    Y – You!

    Z – Zoo

    Due to the many images, this unit is a large file. our shop recommends that if the file is a PDF, especially a PDF with a lot of graphics, it may look fine on your screen, but may not print out correctly. If you’re having trouble printing a PDF, please be sure that you’re opening the PDF with the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader. Once this application is downloaded and installed to your computer:

    1. Open the PDF file with Adobe Acrobat Reader
    2. Click “Print”
    3. In the “Page Sizing & Handling” section, select “Shrink Oversized Pages” if needed
    4. Click on “Advanced”
    5. Check the “Print as Image” box
    6. Print the document

    Steps:

    • For best results, print the cards on cardstock. I use Premium Brochure and Flyer Paper from Office Depot to make the colors really pop. Remember to set the printer at the best quality setting.

    To Hang Alphabet Cards:

    Cut cards in half on the dotted line. I purchased some small clothespins, hooks, and spool of twine from Target. I recommend measuring the wall space where you plan to display them. Then cut a piece of twine longer than the wall space to leave some extra twine at each end. Hang your hooks on the wall. Next, line up the twine and cards on a flat surface such as a table or countertop and space them out evenly leaving space at each end. Clip the clothespins to the middle of each card. Hang up the cards and adjust the cards needed.

  • All About Sharks Craft and Activity Pack

    All About Sharks Craft and Activity Pack

    What has 3,000 teeth and lives in the ocean? Sharks of course. Sharks come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Students will love this fun unit and an adorable shark craft project.

    Start by reading the passages all about sharks and answering the comprehension questions. Students will love making this cute shark craft and assembling the 8-page flip-up booklet. The flip booklet pages attach to the inside of the shark’s mouth. These super sharks make an extra cute bulletin board display too!

    This pack includes:

    ✔ Reading passages

    ✔ Comprehension questions

    ✔ Tri-fold booklet

    ✔ Shark research cards

    ✔ Shark craft (templates and flip-up pages)

    ✔ Vocabulary posters

    ✔ Spotlight on vocabulary activity

    ✔ Flipbook (5-pages)

    ✔ Answer keys

    In this pack:

    Reading:

    Have students read the passage all about sharks and answer the comprehension questions. An answer key is included. Students could work with a partner or you can use it as a learning station activity.

    Shark Craft:

    Using the reading passage, students can answer the questions on the flip book pages. Lastly, they cut, color, and assemble the craft and attach the flip up booklet to the inside of the shark’s mouth.

    Hands-on Activities:

    • Tri-fold Booklet

    • Shark research cards–students can research a type of shark to make their own cards

    • Flipbook (5-pages)

    • Shark Craft

    Vocabulary:

    Vocabulary posters are included in this unit to help students visualize and connect to the information. These colorful posters make an attractive bulletin board in a snap! A Spotlight on Vocabulary activity is included too.

  • All About Ladybugs Craft and Activity Pack

    All About Ladybugs Craft and Activity Pack

    Did you know that if a ladybug lands on you, it’s a sign of good luck? A ladybug is easy to identify. If you see a tiny red bug with black spots flying by, it is probably a ladybug. Students will love this ladybug unit and adorable craft project.

    Start by reading the passages all about ladybugs and their life cycle and answering the comprehension questions. Students will love making this cute ladybug craft and assembling the 8-page flip-up booklet. The flip booklet pages attach to the inside of the ladybug’s mouth. These lucky ladybugs make an extra cute bulletin board display too!

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    This pack includes:

    ✔ Reading passages

    ✔ Life cycle of a ladybug diagram

    ✔ Comprehension questions

    ✔ Tri-fold booklet

    ✔ Ladybug craft (templates and flip-up pages)

    ✔ Vocabulary posters

    ✔ Spotlight on vocabulary activity

    ✔ Flipbook (5-pages)

    ✔ Answer keys

    ✔ Step-by-step visual directions

    In this pack:

    Reading:

    Have students read the passage all about ladybugs and answer the comprehension questions. An answer key is included. Students could work with a partner or you can use it as a learning station activity.

    Ladybug Craft:

    Using the reading passage, students can answer the questions on the flip book pages. Lastly, they cut, color, and assemble the craft and attach the flip up booklet to the inside of its mouth.

    Hands-on Activities:

    • Tri-fold Booklet

    • Life cycle of a Ladybug

    • Flipbook (5-pages)

    • Ladybug Craft

    Vocabulary:

    Vocabulary posters are included in this unit to help students visualize and connect to the information. These colorful posters make an attractive bulletin board in a snap! A Spotlight on Vocabulary activity is included too.

  • Animal Classification Unit with Mammals, Birds, Fish, Reptiles, and Amphibians

    Animal Classification Unit with Mammals, Birds, Fish, Reptiles, and Amphibians

    Students will love learning all about animals with this fun and engaging resource. This unit includes reading passages, comprehension questions, tri-fold booklets, vocabulary posters, and activities for each of the five animal groups.

    The following animal groups are highlighted in this unit:

    ⭐ Mammals

    ⭐ Birds

    ⭐ Fish

    ⭐ Reptiles

    ⭐ Amphibians

    Plus there are lots of kid-friendly activities:

    • Comprehension Questions

    • Trifold Brochures—one for each of the 5 groups

    • Animal Classification Cards Sorting Activity

    • Animal Chart Diagram

    • Name That Invertebrate

    • Pocket Sort for Vertebrates and Invertebrates

    • Flipbook for 5 groups of vertebrates (6-pages)

    • Flip Fact Flaps

    • Vocabulary Posters

    • Spotlight on Vocabulary

    • Visual Directions

    • Quiz

    • Answer Keys

    There are three main activities:

    Reading:

    Set up a learning station or center for each of the five animal groups.

    For each station print and copy the following:

    ✔ Reading Passages

    ✔ Comprehension Questions

    ✔ Tri-fold Booklets

    Have students read the passages, answer the questions, and complete the tri-fold booklets for each group.

    Activities:

    There are lots of activities to reinforce learning as you progress through the unit:

    • Animal Classification Cards Sorting Activity

    • Animal Chart Diagram

    • Name That Invertebrate

    • Pocket Sort for Vertebrates and Invertebrates

    • Flipbook for 5 groups of vertebrates (6-pages)

    • Flip Fact Flaps

    Vocabulary:

    Introduce the vocabulary words with the real-life photo posters. You could post these posters around the classroom and have the students travel around to write the definitions under the flip flaps in their notebooks. These make an attractive bulletin board in a snap!

    Meets the following learning standards:

    S5L1. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to group organisms using scientific classification procedures.

    a. Illustrate how animals are sorted into two groups: vertebrates and invertebrates.

    b.Illustrate how vertebrates are divided into five groups: mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, and amphibians.

    Be sure to check out the PREVIEW for more information

  • Polar Bears Activity Pack

    Polar Bears Activity Pack

    Your students will love learning all about these COOL creatures! Polar bears are the largest living carnivores on land! These huge powerful bears can grow to be 10 feet tall and weigh more than 1,500 pounds. These massive creatures can really move too! On land, they can run 25 mph. In the water, they can swim at speeds up to 6 mph in water.

    This creative unit includes many interactive activities and learning opportunities for students including:
    ✔ Reading Passages (5)
    ✔ Comprehension Questions
    ✔ Anticipatory Set
    ✔ Meet Knut, a world famous polar bear
    ✔ Life Cycle of a Polar Bear
    ✔ Vocabulary Posters
    ✔ Vocabulary Flip Flaps
    ✔ Plus a 5-page Flip Book
    ✔ Answer Keys

    There are 3 main activities:
    Vocabulary:
    Introduce the 6 vocabulary words with the real-life photo posters included. You could post these posters around the classroom and have students travel around to match up and define the words in their flip flaps or use as a center activity. These posters are excellent for a bulletin board display too.

    Reading:
    Next, have students read the informational articles all about Polar Bears with a special look at Knut, a world-famous polar bear. There are several activities for students to complete after reading the articles, such as comprehension questions, fact or fiction activity, organizers, and cloze passage. Also included are the life cycle of a polar bear diagram, fact or fiction activity, and more! You could have students work with a partner or in small groups or as a center/station activity.

    Activities:
    Have students complete the 5-page Polar Bears Flip Booklet. I usually have them do one page at each center or station. They can use the articles as a reference source to help them complete the pages of the booklet. Lastly, they cut, color, and assemble the booklet. Flip up books can be glued or stapled inside their interactive notebooks, file folder, or a 12×18 piece of construction paper folded like a book cover.

  • Ecosystems Powerpoint

    Ecosystems Powerpoint

    This 100 slide presentation is artfully designed to complement your unit on Ecosystems!

    An ecosystem can be huge like the Amazon Rainforest or as small as a puddle in your backyard. There are both living and non-living things make up an ecosystem.

    This unit is geared for 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5th-grade students. It includes information about the following environmental science topics:
    ✔ Types of Ecosystems (Micro, Messo, Biomes)
    ✔ Biomes: Aquatic and Terrestrial
    ✔ Abiotic and Biotic
    ✔ Herbivores, Carnivores, and Omnivores
    ✔ Natural Cycles of Earth
    ✔ The Balance of Nature
    ✔ Producers, Consumers, and Decomposers
    ✔ Photosynthesis
    ✔ Animals Basic Needs
    ✔ Food Webs & Chains
    ✔ For Upper Elementary Grades – Third grade, Fourth grade, Fifth grade
    ✔ Common Core Aligned

    This Ecosystems Slideshow Presentation includes a:
    100 slide PowerPoint all about Ecosystems—with colorful clipart and real-life photos. There are slides on each concept with comprehension questions and vocabulary slides, too!

  • Biomes and Ecosystems Worksheets 3rd-5th Grade Food Chains Webs Photosynthesis

    Biomes and Ecosystems Worksheets 3rd-5th Grade Food Chains Webs Photosynthesis

    3rd, 4th, 5th Grade Ecosystems reading passages, activities, and worksheets. With this BEST SELLER, kids will learn all about the different types of ecosystems, biomes, food chains, food webs, photosynthesis, producers, consumers, decomposers, animal needs, herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores, and how they interact with each other.

    Topics Covered:

    • Types of Ecosystems (Micro, Meso, Biomes)
    • Biomes: Aquatic and Terrestrial
    • Abiotic and Biotic
    • Herbivores, Carnivores, and Omnivores
    • Natural Cycles of Earth
    • The Balance of Nature
    • Producers, Consumers, and Decomposers
    • Photosynthesis
    • Animals Basic Needs
    • Food Webs and Food Chains

    With Lots of Engaging Activities

    • Tri-fold (Brochure) Organizers for INBs
    • Comprehension Questions
    • Flipbook (5-pages)
    • Photosynthesis Sequence Activity
    • Producers, Consumers, Decomposers Notebook Flaps
    • Ecosystems Match-up Flaps
    • Video Links shared on YouTube
    • Cloze Passages
    • Vocabulary Posters
    • Vocabulary Flip Flaps
    • Spotlight on Vocabulary
    • Rainforest Food Chain Activity
    • Desert Food Chain Activity
    • Fact or Fiction Activities
    • Teacher’s Pacing Guide
    • Unit Test (Easel Assessment)
    • Answer Keys
    • Diagrams for Photosynthesis
    • Diagrams for Food Chains
    • Plus students will meet a famous environmentalist, John Muir

    ❤️ Why Teachers Love It:

    ✅ Easy to Implement – Ready-to-go with pacing guide and answer keys

    ✅ Cross-Curricular – Builds science knowledge and literacy skills

    ✅ Supports Diverse Learners – Variety of formats, hands-on, and includes visuals

    ✅ Encourages Critical Thinking – Students explore cause and effect, interdependence, and food chains

    ✅ Promotes Environmental Awareness – Helps students understand the importance of balance in nature

    Frequently Asked Questions:

    Q: What grade levels is this unit best suited for?
    A: This unit is ideal for grades 2–4 and can be adapted for 5th graders. The materials include visuals, interactive elements, and leveled support to accommodate diverse learners.

    Q: Is this unit aligned with science standards?
    A: Yes! It aligns with NGSS, CCSS ELA, TEKS, and VA SOL for ecosystems, food chains/webs, producers/consumers/decomposers, and environmental awareness.

    Q: Can I use this with interactive notebooks?
    A: Absolutely! The flipbook, flaps, tri-folds, and match-up activities are all designed for use in interactive notebooks or as stand-alone learning tools.

    Q: Are answer keys and a pacing guide included?
    A: Yes! A full teacher pacing guide and answer keys for all major activities and the unit test are included.

    Q: Is there resource digital version available?
    A: Yes! You can find a DIGITAL version of this resource is available for Google Classroom here.

    This ecosystem unit is perfect for science centers, whole-group instruction, or independent learning. It’s ideal for grades 3–5 and will save you hours of planning while keeping your students engaged and excited about science.

  • The Life Cycle of a Rabbit Activity Pack

    The Life Cycle of a Rabbit Activity Pack

    Students will love learning all about rabbits with this hands-on activity pack! In this unit, there are reading passages, comprehension questions, fun activities including a flip book, and vocabulary posters!

    This unit includes reading passages about:
    ⭐ Hop to it!
    ⭐ The Rabbit Life Cycle

    There are hands-on activities to complement this unit including:
    ✔ Comprehension questions
    ✔ Organizers
    ✔ Life Cycle Diagram
    ✔ Flip Booklet
    ✔ Vocabulary Photo Posters
    ✔ Spotlight on Vocabulary

    There are three main activities in this unit:

    Reading:
    Read the passages all about rabbits and answer the questions on the organizers.

    Hands-on Activities:
    ✔ Flip Book:
    Answer the questions on each page of the flip book. Then cut, color, and assemble the booklet. Flipbooks are an excellent center activity for students to show what they know.

    Vocabulary Activities:
    Print out the vocabulary posters in color or black and white. Post them on a bulletin board or around the classroom. Make copies of the Spotlight on Vocabulary. Have students write the definition or to write a sentence using the word.
    There are two different versions included:
    One has an empty box for students to draw their own illustrations related to the word.
    One has an image for them to color and visualize.