August Freebie Folder!

The August Freebie Folder is here!!

I know it's a little late this month, but it is finally here - and worth the wait!

If you're not a subscriber, be sure to sign up and subscribe to get access to all of the amazing freebies inside!

What will you find inside?

• Calendars in English and French with our monthly theme
• Vocabulary Cards and Writing Pages in English and French following the theme
• Math Mats
• Math recording Sheets
• Book Reports & Logs
• A themed 120 chart

If you're already subscribed be sure to check your e-mail! If not, sign up at bit.ly/mbfsub

And stay tuned for an early release of September's folder coming next week!!

Enjoy Learning <3

 

French Writing Made Easy! A Simple open-and-go curriculum

 French Writing Made Easy! 
A Simple open-and-go curriculum

Wondering how to teach beginner French writing to your kids or class? Want them to go beyond just writing French vocabulary words? I designed these units for my own kids for just that very reason!

Teaching kids to learn French words in isolation is one thing, but teaching sentence structure, and grammar, and then expecting them to put it all together is another! These units make it super simple by using quick lessons, sight words, simple rules, and plenty of practice.

Click Here to Try out a sample 2 days!

What's Included in the 2-week units?

• A word list with explanations for teachers and/or parents/tutors
• A word list or flashcards for students
• A rule poster to display
• Student-sized rule cards for notebooks
• Sample lesson plans (8 days of lessons)
• Daily worksheets (8 days of worksheets)
• Daily French dictations to read to students
• Student sentence books to practice reading the sentences and words they have learned
• Dictation pages for students, find a word activity for students
• Student dictionary to keep track of new words learned

Lesson Plans and 2-Week Units

These units are all broken up into simple 2-week segments. Frencg grammar rules, words, and concepts are taught over 2 weeks so that students really get to know them well. There are different worksheets for every school day of the week, new dictations to use, and weekly quizzes too, so you can assess your student's learning.

Lesson plans are given along with a simple script to follow to teach the rule of the unit. These scripts make teaching these rules and French writing simple, even if you're not familiar with them yourself!

Plenty of Practice!

One thing students need when learning a language is plenty of practice. Written practice can help so much too as there is so much research showing the correlation between writing something down and memory. The worksheets included in these units cement the words and rules learned, while the dictations give kids a chance to see the words they've learned in sentences. Units also come with a phrasebook to give out to students that they can use to practice reading those dictations.

Additionally, at least 3 days per week (more in later units) students will be required to write their own sentences using the words they have learned. They can refer to their word sheets and phrase books to help them. It is also encouraged that students 'discover a word' every week using the word discovery page. This allows them to add in some extra vocabulary of something they really like - like a favourite game or activity. This word can then be used in their writing as well.

Creating Their Own Dictionaries

Two types of dictionaries kids can make are also included with these units. One has them write their words in French only and illustrate them, while the other has them write their words in both English and French. They're a great activity to include for students to refer to throughout the year.

The First 4 Weeks Available!

The first 4 weeks of this program are available on TeachersPayTeachers now!  You can also try out a 2-day sample on TeachersPayTeachers, or by using the Google Drive link below. Units cost just $2 each (that's only $1 per week!) and are over 60 pages long.

See the Full Unit 1 Here

See the Full Unit 2 Here

Download a Sample Here!

Favourites from the Homeschool Collection!

 Favourites from the Homeschool Collection!

There's only TWO DAYS LEFT to grab this amazing deal of a bundle for homeschoolers! This is absolutely one of my favourites that I've participated in - there is literally so much goodness in here!

Although there are 66 products and I wish I could show them ALL to you - I've decided to share a few of my favourites that we will be using in our own homeschool this year!

I Survived Unit Studies

There is so much great history to be discovered through novels! I myself have learned so much by reading both fiction and nonfiction about different time periods, how people acted and reacted to situations, and how it truly felt to be a part of a major historical event - for better or worse. That's why I love the series 'I Survived' There are so many different novels full of stories to explore and learn about.

This unit study helps you do just that - but really dig into events and the people, places, and aftermath surrounding them. This unit has students make a beautiful lapbook to display the information they learn through the story and further research. It gives links, and ideas for integrating the unit study into geography, history, and even art. I had actually bought this book just a few weeks ago to use with my kids this year, so I was so pleasantly surprised to find this unit study in the Homeschool Collection Bundle!

See it in the Bundle Here!

Marine Science

I have to start off by saying that this book is HUGE! It covers the topic of marine science so completely, I believe it would be a great addition to any homeschool high school or middle school. It is basically a huge textbook! For kids like one of mine who are really interested in marine science, it's a great way to dive really deep into the topic.

The unit includes texts, vocabulary pages, comprehension questions, projects, and more! I really cannot wait to dive into this one with my kids soon!

See it in the Bundle Here!

Simple Machines

I have a third grader this year and so really want to do a unit with them all about simple machines, how they work, and why they're so important to our everyday lives. This unit fits that need perfectly!

Full of posters, texts, questions, quizzes, and more, it's a great way to introduce the concept and cover all of the basics without feeling too overwhelmed. The information is short and to the point (which I love for that age!) and covers everything kids need to know about pulleys, wheels and axels, screws, and more.

See it in the Bundle Here!

Finance

I know that there's a popular question going around the internet nowadays - why didn't they teach us how to do taxes/banking/etc in school. Well this unit does just that and it is AMAZING!

Now only does it go over the history of money and bartering, but it also covers basics like how to write a check or read a debit card, how to file taxes, how to budget, producers and consumers, loans and savings, salaries - everything your kids need to know about how the finance world works! This is another one I'm super excited to use with my own kids.

See it in the Bundle Here

Science and Art Combined!

My youngest kiddo really loves to draw. She also really loves animals, making this unit a win for her. Including units on dogs, amphibians and reptiles, Australian animals, horses, dinosaurs, invertebrates, mammals, ocean animals, sharks, and types of fish!

It gives kids basic information about each type of animal and shows them how to draw it using the grid method - but makes it super simple. There are also some great comprehension pages to show what they've learned - perfect for portfolios and just for fun!

See it in the Bundle Here

Art and Poetry

Art and poetry are something I always love to include in our homeschool. So I was so excited to see this unit included in the Homeschool Collection too! It's a super simple way to include both in your homeschool.

Each month is filled with poems and artwork to use how you see fit. But there are also some great questions to ask and discuss with your kids while you study the poems and art, along with some fun ideas to inspire you.

See it in the Bundle Here!

I really hope you've enjoyed this quick preview of just a few of my favourite products! Remember that the sale is only on for 2 more days, and then it will be gone for good! This is such a great opportunity to grab some extras for your homeschool that you can use for years to come.

Be sure to take a look!

Enjoy your day!

Debbie

Fraction Match! With Google Slides

 Fraction Match! With Google Slides

Want to see more Google Slide resources? Check out my Google page on TPT!

When it comes to first teaching fractions, teaching concepts first and foremost is most important. Learners need to know that a fraction represents an amount less than one, the names of the parts, and to see visual models and real-life models of what they look like.

But after these first crucial steps, it's also important for kids to begin to easily recognize a fraction model. Just as they learn to recognize and solve addition and subtraction facts, learning to recognize different fractional parts is important too.

These slides are a great way to get your students to practice this skill independently.

These slides include two different options. You can mix and match the two, or use the ones that suit your needs best.

In the first 10 slides, students will match fractions to the correct models. There are 5 on each page, so it's a quick way to get in extra practice without overwhelming your young learners.

The next 10 slides include words that kids will match to the fraction models. This is great for kids who struggle with problem-solving and will help them visualize the parts of fractions in problems.

There are plenty of different shapes for students to see too, which helps them broaden their perception of what a fractional part is, beyond just the regular circles and rectangles.

You can snag this set of slides in one of my shops using the options below. The entire set costs just $2! It's a great resource that can be used over and over again throughout the years and is easy to send out to students and assign.

See this set on TeachersPayTeachers

Free Making Inferences in Literature Unit

Want more ELA freebies for these grades (and others?) Check out my ELA Page!

Making Inferences in Literature

Making inferences in literature is an important standard that will teach kids how to look deeper into what they're reading and have a better understanding of the texts they read. This unit breaks the concept down into super simple chunks for kids in grades 5-6 and helps prepare them to write more solid literary analyses in the future.

 

Made for Teachers and Homeschoolers

I made this unit for my own kids, who will need to take some important exams in sixth grade - even though they are homeschooled. I want them to be as prepared as possible and have the best confidence going into those tests! So trust me when I say, I made this with a passion for teaching and with BOTH homeschoolers and teachers in mind.

The lesson plans included could easily be adapted to both. They're short and to the point, but still cover the topic really well for this age range. Each lesson includes guided notes on what to say and how to teach this concept, which can be tricky for some kids. Lessons also include practice to do as a parent-child or classroom. It would work well for both online or offline teaching too!

Made for Teachers and Homeschoolers

The unit includes 2 original mentor texts written by me that are great for this age range. They leave room for kids to draw simpler inferences, as well as inferences that are deeper and deal with emotions and problems. Another fun thing included is an excerpt from Charlotte's Web that allows kids to draw inferences of their own using their previous knowledge and the text.

The included worksheets go along perfectly with the mentor texts, but can also be used for any book throughout the year as extra practice.

Anchor Charts for Teaching Everything

I find anchor charts to be really helpful for students to refer to. But I also find them really helpful for myself while I'm teaching! Having something to refer to and use as a guide for those 'blank mind' moments or when I myself am not sure of a concept can be a really great help. So I've made sure to include plenty of posters in this unit to help you and your learners along. 

They can be displayed on an overhead projector or screen, or just used as posters throughout the year to remind students of important concepts/

Download the free Inferences in Literature By Clicking Here!

The Homeschool Preview Collection FREEBIES!

 

Hello my homeschooling readers!

I just wanted to make this post to let you know about a new FREE collection that is out right now that is giving away some incredible resource!

This 'free preview collection' is a great way to get ready for th eupcoming school year and features some AMAZING and FULL products that I know you're going to love - because I have been loving them myself!

This preview collection is meant to be a little taste of what will be coming in an upcoming bundle sale I am participating in this week - one that I am super excited about! The Homeschool Collection from HomeschoolResourceCo.

While the sale will be starting later this week, for now you can download some truly amazing freebies that will help you map out your school year! These include...

• A 97-page homeschool planner printable
• A Student Guide to Digital Projects (this is a course your kids can follow by picking their own digital projects to complete - super fun ones like creating a quote graphic on Canva through to making a virtual newspaper!)
• Identifying Your Child's Learning Profile (this  course for parents helps you to create or prepare for a custom IEP/work plan for your child who may have some special needs.)
• Why & How to do homeschool evaluations (this video course walks you through how to do your own evaluations to keep track of your child's learning - without those pesky state tests! This course includes a workbook and is definitely one I will be doing!)

You can download this freebie collection by clicking on any image on this page or by clicking on the link below.

Enjoy!!

Download The Free Preview Collection Here

Illustration in a Text Unit Free - The Curious Garden by Peter Brown

 Illustration in a Text Unit Free 

Visual Elements in Literature

Want more free ELA resources like this? Check out my ELA resource page!

Most kids grow up reading and being read picture books. But have you ever asked your students to make the connection between illustrations in a fictional text and how they change and affect the storyline?

In this unit, this all-important concept will be covered for grades 4-6 using the beautiful book by Peter Brown, The Curious Garden.

Lesson Plans and Worksheets

Included in this unit you'll find some guided lesson plans to use. There are 2 days of lesson plans that should take 45 minutes to an hour of classroom time, or about 30 minutes of 1-on-1 time to complete. Of course, you can choose to divide the lessons up even further by listening to the literature on one day and responding to it the next.

I've included everything you need to teach, including an anchor chart, worksheets, and the lessons that tell you exactly what to do.

An Original Text and Response

In order to get your students warmed up and ready for a response to the picture book used in this unit, they'll start off with a short text. this an original mentor text I wrote for this unit that includes illustrations and a response worksheet.

You will read the text as a class, pausing as indicated in the lesson plans to discuss how the images that go with the story relate to it and add to it. This is a great way to get your students thinking more about illustration connections. They will then choose their favourite image from the story and the one or two sentences they felt connected with it the most and give an explanation as to why.

The Curious Garden Literature Response Unit

In the second lesson, students will listen to the video read aloud of the Curious Garden. Of course, if you would like to read the book yourself you can do this as well. The lesson plan guides you on where to stop in the story and discuss the text imagery vs illustration and when to connect the two.

After doing this, students will respond to the story using two excerpts and connect those to the illustrations in the book. As this book contains many wordless pages, it's a great choice for teaching this topic!

Download the Unit Below

You can download this free unit by clicking on the link below.

**Please do not share the direct link to the google drive, but a link to this post instead. This FREE resource may be shared for FREE, used in online teaching or in-person teaching so long as my website address (messybeautifulfun.com) remains on every page. You may NOT sell this unit for a fee or distribute it as your own work. Let's keep education free and accessible to everyone! Thank you**

Download the Free Illustration Unit Here