Bring the language of science to life with Talk Like a Scientist — a must-have resource for every elementary classroom and STEM or science lab. This engaging, ready-to-use set introduces students to nine essential science process skills using kid-friendly definitions, real-life photographs, and example sentences that make each concept stick.

Students will explore and use vocabulary for skills like:

• Observe

• Classify

• Measure

• Record

• Infer

• Communicate

• Represent Data

• Investigate

• Compare and Contrast

Each term is paired with:

Clear, simple definitions for easy understanding
Example sentences students can model in their own work
High-quality photographs of real kids doing real science

Whether you’re launching a unit, running a hands-on lab, or encouraging scientific talk during centers, this resource makes it easy to:

• Introduce and reinforce science process skills all year long

• Support students in using academic vocabulary naturally

• Create an anchor display students can reference during investigations

• Encourage inquiry and communication in any science or STEM lesson

Why teachers love it:

• Works across all science topics and grade levels

• Ideal for whole-group introduction, small-group support, or independent reference

• Adds a visual and practical connection with real-life photographs

• Saves you prep time with ready-to-use posters or student reference materials

Perfect for:

• Science & STEM Classrooms

• Lab Safety & Procedures Units

• Science Centers & Word Walls

• Interactive Notebooks & Student Journals

Help your students think and sound like scientists — starting today!

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Bring your Earth Science unit to life with this ready-to-use Weathering and Erosion Word Wall resource! With clear visuals, student-friendly definitions, and real-world context, this set makes it easy to reinforce key science vocabulary all year long. Whether you’re introducing weathering for the first time or reviewing it before a big assessment, these words will support your learners every step of the way.

What’s Included in this Weathering and Erosion Word Wall:

• 12 key vocabulary words related to weathering

• A full-color image and a kid-friendly sentence for each word

• Full-color and black-and-white versions for flexible printing

• A matching full-color header and footer to create a cohesive display

• Sentences written with simple, clear language to support comprehension

• Black-and-white version perfect for student science notebooks

• Easy prep—just print, cut, and display!

Why Teachers Love It:

• Helps students visualize science terms and apply them in real-world context

• Perfect for science walls, bulletin boards, or rotating content displays

• Supports vocabulary development alongside your labs, passages, and lessons

• Encourages student use of academic language in discussions and writing

• Makes a great anchor for science centers or independent review

Why It Matters:
When students see science vocabulary displayed clearly, grouped by concept, and used in meaningful ways, they’re more likely to remember and understand it. A dedicated word wall like this gives students repeated, visual exposure to new terms—building confidence, deepening retention, and strengthening their ability to use vocabulary accurately in both conversation and writing.

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Spelling Practice Resources for Upper Elementary!

• Spelling Contract: Give students choice in their practice with a structured, yet flexible contract. Use with any word list.
• Spelling Game: Reinforce learning in a fun, interactive way.
• Spelling and Vocabulary Notebook Cover: Keep spelling notebooks neat and organized with this ready-to-use cover.
• Detailed Directions: Clear instructions for implementing each part of the resource.
• Blank Word Search: A creative way for students to review their word lists.
• Anchor Chart: A helpful visual reference for key spelling strategies.
• Prefixes and Suffixes Practice: Deepen understanding of word-building and expand vocabulary.
  

• Perfect for independent practice, centers, or homework assignments.
• Easily adaptable to your classroom needs.
• Encourages student ownership and self-directed learning.
• Supports differentiation and allows students to work at their own level.

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Looking for a fun and engaging fall writing prompt that will get your students excited about writing? Adventure at the State Fair is a ready-to-use resource designed to guide upper elementary writers through the complete writing process—from brainstorming to publishing—while capturing the magic and mystery of a day at the fair.

This resource is more than just a writing activity; it’s a fall writing idea that blends seasonal fun with real writing skills. Students begin by exploring vivid vocabulary, planning pages, and story starters to build confidence. Along the way, they practice descriptive writing, story structure, and word choice—all while crafting their own unique state fair adventure.

Teachers love this resource because it’s flexible, student-centered, and designed to support all learners. With four additional vocabulary pages featuring pictures and terms, struggling writers and English Language Learners have the scaffolding they need to succeed. No one is left out—every student can step right up and join the adventure!

Once finished, stories can be published with included cover, dedication, and author pages, then proudly shared in the classroom library or during a read-aloud celebration. It’s a writing project your students won’t forget—and one your colleagues will wish they had!

What’s Included:

Teacher Pages and Lesson Ideas

Front Loading Vocabulary Lesson and Coloring Sheet

Planning Pages (3)

Story Starter Page

Vocabulary and Word Banks (5)

Writing Process Checklist (2)

Publishing Pages

Cover Sheet

Dedication Page

About the Author Page

Writing Pages

Comment Page

Self-Reflection Page

Scoring Rubric

Why Teachers Love It:

• Saves time with ready-to-use pages, word banks, and story starters
• Builds excitement for writing with a high-interest fall theme
• Differentiates with vocabulary picture support for struggling learners and ELLs
• Encourages publishing, sharing, and classroom community building
• Fits perfectly into a fall writing unit, literacy centers, or seasonal celebrations

More Fall Writing Ideas for Your Classroom
If you’re building a seasonal writing bundle, be sure to check out our other fall resources:

• How to Carve a Pumpkin (how-to writing)
• Fall Poetry
• Halloween Haikus
• Thanksgiving Adventure Story
• Phenology: Signs of the Season
• Seasons Word Wall
• Four Seasons Bingo Boards

Turn your fall writing block into a memorable adventure your students will be talking about long after the fair lights fade.

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Writing Summer Poetry – A Seasonal Poetry Resource for Upper Elementary

• Quick Start Guide + Lesson Plan Ideas
• Summer in the South by Paul Laurence Dunbar (for visualizing poetry lesson)
• 4 Poetry Form Teaching Pages with Examples: Acrostic, Couplet, Concrete, Free Verse
• Student/Peer Checklist for Collection
• Scoring Rubric for individual poems
• Scoring Rubric for final poetry collection
• Summer-Themed Publishing Pages:
  • Cover Page
  • Four Final Draft Pages (1 for each poem type)
  • Dedication Page
  • About the Author
  • Comments Page

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Why a journal?

I created this morning journal to be multi-purpose. Our time in the classroom is limited, and I wanted a journal that would help my students be the most successful.

Included:

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