World War II Timeline Worksheet

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Squarehead Teachers

Here’s a timeline that gives the overview of the major events in World War II (text modified from ducksters.com). This is a great review activity for upper grades learning world or American history. It’s got 9 comprehension questions at the end.

Click here for the free printable PDF:World War II Timeline worksheet

Thank you to all the servicemen/women and their families for preserving American freedom!

Here are the answers:

1933
Germany invaded Poland
China
Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan
United States (Navy)
Answers include any 3 of the following: Poland, Denmark, Norway, Netherlands, Belgium, northern France (NOTE: this list is not comprehensive, but it what’s listed on the timeline)
United States (Marines)
Germany, Italy and Japan
Allied Powers

Main Idea vs. Details Worksheets (Post 2)

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Squarehead Teachers

Earlier this week, I posted a picture of a poster that a first grade teacher submitted (click here to see the poster). This poster inspired me to make a series of worksheets that ask students to describe a picture with only the main idea and then using the details. The poster is the example of how to complete the worksheet. It seemed to work out best with my students if I did the first example with them, and modeled how to write a sentence for each one (main idea and details).

Click here for the next 2 printable worksheets:
Main ideas and details worksheet 3
Main ideas and details worksheet 4

The Courage of Sarah Noble Workbook

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Squarehead Teachers

A good friend of mine recently shared this with me. She made this workbook to use with the book, The Courage of Sarah Noble.

Wikipedia summarized the book this way: “The Courage of Sarah Noble by Alice Dalgliesh is the story of a young girl who travels with her father into Connecticut during the early 18th century, and her experiences with the native Schaghticoke.”

The workbook includes vocabulary and comprehension questions for each chapter. Click here for the free printable workbook: The Courage of Sarah Noble workbook

Valentine Words Activity Page

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Squarehead Teachers

Here’s a fun “fast finisher” to give your students if they’re done with an assignment early. They’re asked to alphabetize, sort and draw a few basic Valentine words. Happy Heart Day!

Click here for the free printable PDF: Valentine word activity page

Valentine’s Day Jokes (Parts of Speech Worksheet)

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Squarehead Teachers

This was kind of a random idea I thought I’d throw out there and see what happened. I made a parts of speech worksheet where kids need to identify nouns and adjectives in jokes. This proved to be more interesting than anticipates, as jokes don’t always follow standard conventions. But it sure provided a great opportunity to discuss how the same word can be different parts of speech depending on how it’s used. I recommend this for mid-level grades ans upper elementary.

Check out the printable PDF: Valentines Jokes- POS
Valentines Jokes- POS answer key

Click here for more Valentine’s Day freebies and click here for more parts of speech freebies!

Main Idea vs. Details Worksheets

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Squarehead Teachers

Yesterday I posted a picture of a poster that a first grade teacher submitted (click here to see the poster). This poster inspired me to make a series of worksheets that ask students to describe a picture with only the main idea and then using the details. The poster is the example of how to complete the worksheet.

Click here for the printable worksheets:
Main ideas and details worksheet
Main ideas and details worksheet 2

Main Idea vs. Details Literacy Poster

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Squarehead Teachers

Allison (1st grade teacher) recently submitted this photo of her main ideas vs. details literacy poster. I absolutely love it! My favorite part is how she uses a picture as an example. I’m thinking I’ll make some sort of activity just like this. For example, I might show my students a picture of a house. Then I would ask them about the main idea (“a house”) and the details (“windows, door, roof”). If I ever get around to making a worksheet of this, I’ll post it. Thanks Allison!

President’s Day Craft for Kids

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Squarehead Teachers

This is a craft that I did in first or second grade for President’s Day. It’s pretty easy and it turns out really adorable! A few simple cuts and you’ve got a silhouette of President Abraham Lincoln! I’ve put together a printable tutorial page (with words and pictures) to help you out. I’m so grateful for America’s Founding Fathers who stood for righteous principles and laid a foundation for our great country! Enjoy!

Click here for the free printable tutorial page: Lincoln Silhouette Directions