Find resources aligned to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

M.2.6.A

model, create, and describe contextual multiplication situations in which equivalent sets of concrete objects are joined; and

PK4.II.D.2

Child understands (receptive) and uses (expressive) the instructional language of the classroom.

SS.USH.10.B

describe Ronald Reagan's leadership in domestic and international policies, including Reagan's economic policies and Peace Through Strength;

SS.2.4.A

identify contributions of historical figures, including Thurgood Marshall, Irma Rangel, John Hancock, and Theodore Roosevelt, who have influenced the community, state, and nation;

SS.7.15.B

explain civic responsibilities of Texas citizens and the importance of civic participation.

ELA.1.6.F

make inferences and use evidence to support understanding with adult assistance;

M.2.6.B

model, create, and describe contextual division situations in which a set of concrete objects is separated into equivalent sets.

PK4.II.D.3

Child consistently understands (receptive) and uses (expressive) new vocabulary acquired through books, conversations, and play.

SS.USH.10.C

describe U.S. involvement in the Middle East such as support for Israel, the Camp David Accords, the Iran Hostage Crisis, Marines in Lebanon, and the Iran-Contra Affair;

SS.2.4.B

identify historical figures such as Amelia Earhart, W. E. B. DuBois, Robert Fulton, and George Washington Carver who have exhibited individualism and inventiveness; and

SS.7.16

Citizenship. The student understands the importance of the expression of different points of view in a democratic society. The student is expected to:

ELA.1.6.G

evaluate details to determine what is most important with adult assistance;

M.2.7

Algebraic reasoning. The student applies mathematical process standards to identify and apply number patterns within properties of numbers and operations in order to describe relationships. The student is expected to:

SS.USH.10.D

describe the causes and key organizations of the conservative resurgence of the 1980s such as the Heritage Foundation and the Moral Majority; and

SS.2.4.C

explain how people and events have influenced local community history.

SS.7.16.A

identify different points of view of political parties and interest groups on important Texas issues, past and present; and

ELA.1.6.H

synthesize information to create new understanding with adult assistance; and

M.2.7.A

determine whether a number up to 40 is even or odd using pairings of objects to represent the number;

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K–2 Diagnostic Assessments

Resource ID: MATH_RA_K2 Grade Range: Kindergarten - 2 Subject: Math

This resource provides two types of diagnostic tools available to K–2 math teachers: a rapid assessment tool and a flexible interview assessment.

M.2.7.B

use an understanding of place value to determine the number that is 10 or 100 more or less than a given number up to 1,200; and

SS.USH.10.E

describe significant societal issues of this time period such as the War on Drugs and the AIDS epidemic.

SS.2.5

Geography. The student uses simple geographic tools such as maps and globes. The student is expected to:

SS.7.16.B

describe the importance of free speech and press in a democratic society.

ELA.1.6.I

monitor comprehension and make adjustments such as re-reading, using background knowledge, checking for visual cues, and asking questions when understanding breaks down.

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Reading Strategies

Resource ID: PBS328 Grade Range: 1 - 3 Subject: ELA & Reading

This resource group teaches students a wide variety of reading strategies. It touches on such issues as careful reading and follow-through, context clues, capitalization, transition words, features of...

<i>The Electric Company Magazine</i> | Issue Two

Resource ID: PBS338 Grade Range: 1 - 3 Subject: ELA & Reading

In this issue of The Electric Company Magazine, children will build literacy skills through games and reading adventures with Jessica and the gang. Screen reader support enabled.

Intervention | Reading Rockets: Topics A to Z

Resource ID: PBS366 Grade Range: Kindergarten - 4 Subject: ELA & Reading

Response to Intervention (RTI) is a 3-tier framework schools can adopt to identify and help struggling learners—before they fail. 

Engagement | Reading Rockets: Topics A to Z

Resource ID: PBS377 Grade Range: Kindergarten - 4 Subject: ELA & Reading

Families play an important role in how well students do in school. Find information about the importance of teachers and parents working together on behalf of kids, as well as examples of programs tha...

Education | Reading Rockets: Topics A to Z

Resource ID: PBS384 Grade Range: Kindergarten - 4 Subject: ELA & Reading

Teaching reading is a complex process that draws upon an extensive knowledge base and repertoire of strategies. Find out more about best practices in reading instruction and why so many are concerned ...

Marvin K. Mooney Activity

Resource ID: PBS412 Grade Range: Kindergarten - 5 Subject: ELA & Reading

In this activity, students get to combine the world of literacy and physical movement! As the teacher reads the book “Marvin K. Mooney Will You Please Go Now” by Dr. Seuss, students listen carefully&n...

Waddle

Resource ID: PBS421 Grade Range: Kindergarten - 5 Subject: ELA & Reading

Get your students up and moving in this Kindergarten through 5th grade activity that connects literacy, creativity and movement! Students act out different animals in the book “Waddle” as the teacher ...

Minute to Win It

Resource ID: PBS423 Grade Range: Kindergarten - 5 Subject: ELA & Reading

This Kindergarten through 5th grade activity is based on the popular game show, Minute to Win It! Students form into groups of 4-5 and perform various exercises for one minute in order to gain points....

Fitness Bingo

Resource ID: PBS424 Grade Range: Kindergarten - 5 Subject: ELA & Reading

This activity is similar to traditional bingo. Each student gets a fitness bingo card. Creating space between them and their peers, students will act out the exercise if they have it on their bingo ca...

M.2.7.C

represent and solve addition and subtraction word problems where unknowns may be any one of the terms in the problem.

SS.USH.11

History. The student understands the emerging political, economic, and social issues of the United States from the 1990s into the 21st century. The student is expected to:

SS.2.5.A

interpret information on maps and globes using basic map elements such as title, orientation (north, south, east, west), and legend/map keys; and

SS.7.17

Citizenship. The student understands the importance of effective leadership in a democratic society. The student is expected to:

ELA.1.7

Response skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking using multiple texts. The student responds to an increasingly challenging variety of sources that are read, heard, or viewed. The student is expected to:

PK4.II.E

Sentences and Structure

ELA.1.7.A

describe personal connections to a variety of sources;

PK4.II.E.1

Child typically uses complete sentences of four or more words with age-appropriate grammatical complexity, usually in standard word order.

M.2.8

Geometry and measurement. The student applies mathematical process standards to analyze attributes of two-dimensional shapes and three-dimensional solids to develop generalizations about their properties. The student is expected to:

SS.USH.11.A

describe U.S. involvement in world affairs, including the end of the Cold War, the Persian Gulf War, the events surrounding September 11, 2001, and the global War on Terror;

SS.2.5.B

create maps to show places and routes within the home, school, and community.

SS.7.17.A

identify the leadership qualities of elected and appointed leaders of Texas, past and present, including Texans who have been president of the United States; and

SS.2.6

Geography. The student understands the locations and characteristics of places and regions in the community, state, and nation. The student is expected to:

SS.7.17.B

identify the contributions of Texas leaders such as Lawrence Sullivan "Sul" Ross, John Nance Garner ("Cactus Jack"), James A. Baker III, Henry B. González, Kay Bailey Hutchison, Barbara Jordan, Raymond L. Telles, Sam Rayburn, and Raul A. Gonzalez Jr.

ELA.1.7.B

write brief comments on literary or informational texts;

PK4.II.E.2

Child correctly uses regular and irregular plurals, regular past tense, personal and possessive pronouns, and subject‐verb agreement.

M.2.8.A

create two-dimensional shapes based on given attributes, including number of sides and vertices;

SS.USH.11.B

identify significant social and political issues such as health care, immigration, and education from different viewpoints across the political spectrum;

SS.2.6.A

identify major landforms and bodies of water, including each of the continents and each of the oceans, on maps and globes;

SS.7.18

Culture. The student understands the concept of diversity within unity in Texas. The student is expected to:

ELA.1.7.C

use text evidence to support an appropriate response;

PK4.II.E.3

Child uses sentences that combine multiple phrases or ideas.

M.2.8.B

classify and sort three-dimensional solids, including spheres, cones, cylinders, rectangular prisms (including cubes as special rectangular prisms), and triangular prisms, based on attributes using formal geometric language;

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K–2 Diagnostic Assessments

Resource ID: MATH_RA_K2 Grade Range: Kindergarten - 2 Subject: Math

This resource provides two types of diagnostic tools available to K–2 math teachers: a rapid assessment tool and a flexible interview assessment.

SS.USH.11.C

analyze the impact of third parties on the 1992 and 2000 presidential elections; and

SS.USH.11.D

identify the impact of international events, multinational corporations, government policies, and individuals on the 21st century economy.

SS.2.6.B

locate places of significance, including the local community, Texas, the state capital, the U.S. capital, major cities in Texas, the coast of Texas, Canada, Mexico, and the United States on maps and globes; and

SS.7.18.A

explain how the diversity of Texas is reflected in a variety of cultural activities and celebrations;