With the frenzied start of the school year behind you and the November and December holidays fast approaching, October may seem like an oasis of calm in comparison—but it’s often anything but!
Planning lessons can be a struggle, paperwork can seem endless, and trying to focus the energies of Halloween-enthused kids is often a challenge. All of which makes October the perfect time to subscribe to Scholastic Teachables for an online treasure trove of printable lessons and activities, designed to save teachers time and money.
Scholastic Teachables for October
Wondering what Scholastic Teachables has to offer for October?
For teachers of students in PreK to grade 6, there is a breadth of ready-to-go content across subjects for skill-building in math, reading comprehension, creative writing, social studies, science, and more. Explore themed content that’s perfect for fall with topics ranging from Halloween and monsters to October and autumn-inspired printable activities.
Here is a peek at October-themed content, available only to Scholastic Teachables subscribers:
- PreK–1: What Should I Be for Halloween? (Rhyming Mini-Book) Get kids thinking creatively about Halloween costume ideas while building early reading skills with this fun mini-book.
- Grades 1–2: Monster Word Builders (Learning Center) Children will build words with the same phonogram to make a monster!
- Grades 2–4: Multiply by 10, 11 & 12: Monster Math Wheel & Quiz This monster-themed activity is a fun way for kids to learn to multiply by 10, 11, and 12 with an easy-to-make, hands-on wheel and self-checking quizzes.
- Grades 4–8: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow: Read-Aloud Play This suspense-filled play, based on the Washington Irving classic, will expand students’ literary knowledge while building fluency and comprehension skills.
Scholastic Teachables Throughout the Year
But Scholastic Teachables isn’t just for October! These printable resources are great for learning adventures throughout the year, from fall to the New Year, spring, and summer break.
And while it’s fun to theme lessons and activities to particular holidays and seasons, there are thousands of leveled collections and activity packs that are great for teaching at any time of the year and when your students are most ready for the material—whether they are performing below-, at-, or above-grade level.
Check out some of our most popular activity packs, resources, and collections:
- PreK-K: Alphabet Pack Teach all about letter formation and the alphabet with this pack. Includes scope and sequence, letter practice pages, poems, mini-books, and more.
- K-1: Butterfly Life Cycle Pack Start-to-finish unit to teach all about the butterfly life cycle. Includes scope and sequence, lessons, activities, leveled mini-books, manipulatives, assessment options, and more.
- K-2: Rosa Parks: Famous American Text Set Introduce your class to Rosa Parks with two read-alouds—a rhyming poem and a compelling biography.
- Grade 3: Proofreading Grade 3 Collection This collection features resources on proofreading for third graders learning below-, at-, and above-grade level.
- Grade 4: Division Story Problems Grade 4 Collection This collection features resources on division story problems for fourth graders learning below-, at-, and above-grade level.
- Grades 4-6: Trip to Terror! Hi-Lo Mini-Mystery This high-interest mystery passage includes teaching tips and vocabulary words.
- Grades 5-8: Powerful Teaching Strategies for Motivating Students A comprehensive look at the hows and whys of strategies that will keep students learning all year long.
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While some of Scholastic Teachables’ activities and lessons are available for individual purchase, you need to subscribe for unlimited access to the full range of diverse, engaging, appropriately leveled—and fun!—printable content for grades PreK–6.
With more than 25,000 resources covering all subjects and themes—all vetted by teachers and Scholastic editors—you’re sure to find exactly what you need to supplement your current and future lesson plans. Start your 30-day free trial now and start saving more time and energy to keep you energized through this busy fall—and the even busier holiday season to come!!
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