When students learn about planets and the solar system, it helps them to recognize how important the earth is. The fact that Earth is the only planet that is known to have water underscores how important water is for all of us. This bundle focuses on the study of Space along with two space heroes, Neil Armstrong and Sally Ride. Perfect for a space exploration and filled with cross curricular activities.
Celebrate Two of Our Favorite American Space Heroes!
Take your students on an inspiring journey as they learn about two iconic American space explorers. This resource blends literacy, science, and even math for a well-rounded, engaging learning experience.
What’s Included:
- Colorful Vocabulary Cards – With pictures, perfect for display
- Informational Text – “News-style” fold-and-read format at two differentiated levels
- Reading Comprehension – True/false questions and graphic organizers for text recall
- Writing Support – Paragraph practice using was, had, wanted structure
- Vocabulary Work – Definitions for key terms like astronaut and explorer
- Word Work – Activities using astronaut and exploration, ABC order, and parts of speech
- Writing Pages – 2 narrative and 2 opinion writing prompts
- Extras for Engagement – Fun maze, data plotting activity, and two dice-based addition math games
This all-in-one resource is perfect for cross
Get Ready for an Out-of-This-World Adventure!
Have you ever dreamed of going to the moon? If You Decide to Go to the Moon by Faith McNulty is a captivating story that takes readers on an imaginative journey through space while providing fascinating facts about lunar travel. Perfect for Guided Reading, this book combines storytelling with rich educational opportunities.
Your students will be immersed in the experience as they listen, learn, and explore through a variety of engaging activities that support comprehension, vocabulary, writing, and word work.
This resource includes:
- Morning Welcome – Activate and assess prior knowledge
- Classroom Poll & Data Collection – Explore opinions and gather insights
- Comprehension Activities – Story recall, packing list, text-to-self connections, journal writing, and even a “Message on the Moon”
- Informational Text – A mini-reader packed with moon facts
- Differentiated Fact-Gathering Tasks – Tailored for various learning levels
- Vocabulary Cards – Expand word knowledge
- Word Work – Definitions, alphabetical order, word search, and a fun activity making new words from “telescope”
- Writing – Paragraph organizers, class book cover, and final draft pages
Blast off into a fun-filled learning journey where imagination meets information—your class will love every step of the way!
Explore the Moon, Sun, and Planets Through Literacy!
Your class will love diving into this space-themed resource as they learn more about the moon, sun, and planets. Packed with engaging literacy activities, it’s perfect for integrating science into your Guided Reading time. Thoughtful lesson suggestions are also included to help you make the most of every moment.
This resource includes:
- Morning Activity – Activate and assess prior knowledge
- Classroom Poll & Data Collection – Encourage discussion and explore opinions
- Vocabulary Cards – Ready to post and build science language
- Word Work – ABC order, syllable sorting, making words (from astronaut), word search, and definitions
- Mini Readers – Informational texts on the Moon, the Sun, and the Planets
- Differentiated Fact-Gathering Activities – Designed to support all learners
- Writing Activities – Paragraph organizers, a class book cover, and final writing pages
Hop on board and blast off into a universe of learning fun!
