Theme activities

Teaching theme is not an easy task! Not only do students need to have a strong comprehension of the story's elements (like plot, setting, and characters), but they also have to be able to make inferences to find the author's message, since most themes are not overtly stated by the author. So, what are some of my favorite activities for helping kids understand theme? I'll list a number of them here. 1. Make an Anchor Chart Anchor charts are a great way to make learning visual and to have a…

Are your students struggling with theme? No worries - here are 3 games/centers specifically designed to give students the theme practice they need without boring them with long passages.

Preschool Movies and Popcorn Activities for your Lesson Plan and Movies and Popcorn Theme.

Are your students having trouble identifying theme within a story? This step-by-step process scaffolds through several reading comprehension skills to help students get a thorough understanding of theme. Students will be able to determine the theme of a story, poem, or drama from details in the text by first

Preschoolers love balloons. They love paint too. So why not combine the two into this amazingly simple balloon print art project?

By Presto Plans Understanding and identifying theme is a higher-order skill that often leaves many students scratching their heads. In fact, many teachers are struggling along side their students trying to find ways help them understand this challenging concept. It is no easy task to get students to make text connections and think inferentially, but hopefully these tips, examples, and resources will help you along the way. Don’t Jump In Too Early One mistake that many teachers make is…

Upper elementary tips and resources for teaching main idea vs. theme. Includes anchor charts, sorts, and discussion questions.

Whether you're watching the circus in person, or simply enjoying a circus theme in your home preschool (or classroom!), popcorn is a must!

This post contains the animated short film "Glued." Download the accompanying handout leveled for upper elementary students to teach theme.

Planning an All about Me Preschool Theme? Here's 18 All about Me Activities! There's All about Me Printables including self-portrait templates, All about me Worksheets, All about me crafts, and some hands on learning preschool activities as well! These preschool activities are perfect for the First Day of School as well!