The abcteach Newsletter

This newsletter features links to some of the great new materials on our member site. Look around abcteach: you are sure to find something for every subject, age, and interest!

If you can't find exactly what you're looking for, please let us know. Here at abcteach, we are happy to hear member feedback and requests: we want to make teaching as easy as possible for you!

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New Materials

• Booklet: Mother's Day Present (primary/elem)
  "Oh, no! It's May!" Rebecca said. She pressed her hands against her head.


• Dominoes: Letter Zz (b/w)
  Play any "double six" domino game with these Letter Z word/picture dominoes.


• Dominoes: Letter Zz (color)
  Play any "double six" domino game with these Letter Z word/picture dominoes.


• Bingo: Days of the Week
  


• Booklet: Physics - Force & Motion
  Basic concepts of force and motion in an illustrated booklet.


• Crossword: Physics - Force & Motion
  2 DOWN: an opposing force.


• Poster: Physics - Equilibrium (b/w)
  


• Poster: Physics - Equilibrium (color)
  


• Poster: Physics - Friction (b/w)
  


• Poster: Physics - Friction (color)
  


• Poster: Physics - Gravity (2) (b/w)
  


• Poster: Physics - Gravity (2) (color)
  


• Poster: Physics - Gravity (b/w)
  


• Poster: Physics - Gravity (color)
  


• Poster: Physics - Newton's First Law of Motion (b/w)
  


• Poster: Physics - Newton's First Law of Motion (color)
  


• Poster: Physics - Newton's Second Law of Motion (b/w)
  


• Poster: Physics - Newton's Second Law of Motion (color)
  


• Poster: Physics - Newton's Third Law of Motion (b/w)
  


• Poster: Physics - Newton's Third Law of Motion (color)
  


• Research & Report Form: Physics- Force & Motion
  Report planner, KWL, and a lined page to write a report about force and motion.


• Word Search: Physics - Force & Motion
  Find the words, from ACCELERATE to RESISTANCE, in this globe-shaped word search.


• Word Wall: Physics - Force & Motion
  From ACCELERATE to RESISTANCE


• Worksheet: Newton's Laws
  Fill in Newton's three laws with examples of each.

Seasonal Materials

• Holiday/Seasonal >> Months >> May >> Teacher Appreciation
• Holiday/Seasonal >> Months >> May
• Holiday/Seasonal >> Holidays >> Memorial Day
• Holiday/Seasonal >> Holidays >> Mother's Day
• Holiday/Seasonal >> Holidays >> Cinco de Mayo

• Bookmarks: Cinco de Mayo
  


• Fiction: A Great Dance (upper elem)
  "Our fourth-grade class is learning about Mexico this month." A realistic fictional reading comprehension for multicultural studies, and a great tie-in for Cinco de Mayo.


• Booklet: Mother's Day (primary/elem)
  Complete the sentences about your mom ("My mom is great because ____.") and draw pictures to go along.


• Comprehension: Mother's Day (upper elementary/ middle)
  A reading comprehension on the history of Mother's Day.


• Craft: Handy Lilies (primary)
  Use white paper and some green pipe cleaners to make these personalized presents, perfect for Mother's Day, Easter, or any spring holiday.


• Craft: Potted Trilliums (elementary)
  In this craft, students make felt flowers to look like trilliums, and then cover rolls of toilet paper with fabric to resemble flower pots. Perfect for spring or Mother's Day!


• Fiction: A Card for My Mother (primary)
  A nice Mother's Day reading comprehension for primary students (and a nice lead-in for school Mother's Day projects).


• Mother's Day Fun (all pages)
  Poetry planner, poetry form, coupon book, heart pattern, "did you know" booklet... All our "Mother's Day Fun" pages in one download.


• Acrostic Form: Memorial Day
  


• Biography Form: Soldier/ Memorial Day
  Choose a soldier and use these targeted questions to write a biography for Memorial Day.


• Comprehension: Memorial Day (elementary/ upper elementary)
  Memorial Day is the last Monday in May. This unit features a reading comprehension, a word search, a crossword puzzle, and more.


• Booklet: Thank You
  Four-page booklet for a student's teacher. Great for teacher appreciation and end of the school year.


• Candy Wrapper: Thank You (cartoon pencil with apple graphic)
  Print and wrap this candy wrapper around a standard-size candy bar and glue in place for a great thank you gift.


• Comprehension: The Months - May (elementary/ upper elementary)
  Where did this month get its name? What is it called in other countries? Does it have special flowers or stones associated with it? Learn the answers to these questions, plus room for writing about your feelings about the month.


• Spelling: May (primary)
  From "cinco" to "sandals". A list of ten May-themed spelling words, then practice pages including a page for copying the words, ABC order, a spelling test, and room to draw a picture for the month.


• Writing Paper: April showers...Bring May flowers (Elementary)
  Wide lined writing paper with an illustration of a storm cloud in the upper left corner and the title "April showers..." at the top, and flowers in the lower right corner and "Bring May flowers." at the bottom.


• Writing Prompt: My Journal - May (elementary)
  A simplified version of our "My Journal" series for younger students. Larger fonts, age-appropriate questions. Writing prompts designed to get even the most reluctant writers producing thoughtful reflections.


• Writing Prompts: My Journal - May (upper elem/middle school)
  Writing prompts for various holidays (including international days, such as Europe Day) and historical events (ranging from the events at Kent State to the first time Mount Everest was climbed).

Recommended Materials

• Chart: European Union - Capitals and Countries
  Fill in the missing capital or country to complete this introductory chart to the countries of the European Union.


• Comprehensions: European Countries (elem/upper elem)
  In this unit, Jessica gets postcards from pen pals in ten different European countries. Each postcard contains a few facts about the country. This unit can be used in a variety of fun ways to introduce Europe. Review questions include map reading, comprehension questions, creative writing, and more. This version features colorful flags.


• Crossword: European Union Capitals
  1 ACROSS: The capital is Amsterdam


• Crossword: European Union Countries
  1 DOWN: The capital of Malta


• Unscramble the Words: European Union
  The country names and their capitals have gotten scrambled! Can you unscramble GLRULESSBMESBUI to make Brussels, Belgium?


• Writing Activity: A Trip to Austria (elem/upper elem)
  Write a booklet report about a real or imaginary trip to Austria. These pages include directions for writing specific information about your trip, including holidays, people, and sightseeing, and daily journal pages. Prompts develop narrative, persuasive, and descriptive writing skills.

French Materials

• French: Marque-Pages- Earth Day
  Four Earth Day bookmarks in French

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