Resource Round-Up: Story Writing, Anti-Bullying, Music Curriculum, Sight Words, and More!

Happy 2017! It’s another chance to help kids and teachers all around the world share the gift of learning. Check out these wonderful winter resources — we look forward to a year of exceptional education brought to you by exceptional educators!

	“These story maps and story writing templates were created using a simple format that encourages young writers to include the important elements (characters, setting, problem, and solution) in their story writing.”
	“This reading comprehension product can be used as a quick assessment tool for Grade 3 (3rd Grade) teachers to determine if their students’ reading comprehension is at grade level.” It’s Free!
	“Figuring what to teach, when, and how, can be one of the greatest challenges for elementary general music teachers! This set includes lesson ideas and materials for engaging music lessons to last all year for grades K-6!”
	“This resource has all of the lesson plans and materials you need to get the year started on the right foot with upper elementary or middle school general music! This sampler for September includes all of the foundational skills and concepts for 5th grade — use these lessons any time of year to get your students on track for the rest of the school year.” It’s Free!
	“There are 11 different problem types described in the first standard for Operations and Algebraic Thinking. These problems give students experience with all 11 problem types.”
	“Foundational skills are so important in the lower grades. This activity is a great way for students to see the connection between the sounds in words and the letters, and letter combinations that make those sounds.” It’s Free!
	“Bullying prevention is a vital component to a comprehensive counseling program. This lesson combines the concepts of bullying prevention, being an ‘up-stander,’ empathy, and the character word, caring, using the book, Each Kindness (by Jacqueline Woodson) as a foundation.”
	“Foundational reading skills are so important, and the Dolch sight words are a vital part of these skills. This is a wonderful resource to give struggling readers assistance practicing sight word recognition and identification in a fun way.”
	“These editable sight word games allow teachers to customize their students’ sight word practice. They’re perfect for literacy centers, independent practice, small group work, or even homework.”
	“This resource is perfect for daily scripted writing for kindergarteners to practice. The fun prompts promote high student engagement and get students excited about writing!” It’s Free!