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Welcome to Rick’s Resources! Every resource here was created by a veteran educator to save you time and help students build real skills in math, reading, and science. Whether you’re a classroom teacher, homeschool parent, or tutor, you’ll find ready-to-use materials for grades 2–7, all available as instant digital downloads through Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT). Browse the Resource Catalog below to find the right fit, and be sure to try a free resource.
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Close Reading Comprehension Color-Coding includes articles and stories that require students to justify answers to questions by marking the text evidence that support their responses. The motivating activities result in high student engagement as they think about what they read. Printable PDF and Easel activities included
Great for math centers and morning work. Students use multi-steps to complete a series of challenges. The unique built-in scaffolding allows students to build on previous skills. Reinforces math relevance. Homeschool ready. Printable PDF and digital Google Slides™ versions included for blended learning.
Math Word Problem Task Cards provide challenging math word problems for 4th grade and 5th grade help students with problem-solving multi-step tasks that mimic real-world applications. Teaches critical thinking and deeper understanding. Self-checking with QR codes. 84 cards. Printable PDF and digital Google Slides™ versions included
Standards require student exposure to a wide variety of genres. This resource fills critical gaps in 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade curriculum. Includes answer keys and graphic organizers. Printable PDF and digital Google Slides™ versions included for blended learning. Also includes 10 Easel activities.
Heroes of History Reading Comprehension provides articles about famous and inspiring leaders around the world. Students practice important language and comprehension skills. Includes QR codes for instant feedback as well as answer keys. Printable PDF and digital Google Slides™ versions included.
Founding Fathers Reading Comprehension includes engaging and informative articles about U.S. historical founding figures. Includes comprehension activities and graphic organizers. QR codes are provided for instant feedback. Answer keys also provided. Printable PDF and digital Google Slides™ versions included.
Fables Close Reading Comprehension Activities is an engaging unit of reading and writing fables. Includes a variety of rare and interesting fables. Instant feedback with QR codes. Includes answer keys and graphic organizers. Printable PDF and digital Google Slides versions included.
Printable PDF and digital Google Slides™ versions included for blended learning. Reading Comprehension Color-Coding - 2nd Grade requires students to justify answers to questions by marking the text evidence that supports their responses. The motivating activities result in high student engagement as they think about what they read.
Printable PDF and digital Google Slides™ versions included for blended learning. The articles and stories require students to justify answers to questions by marking the text evidence that supports their responses. The motivating activities result in high student engagement as they think about what they read.
Printable PDF and digital Google Slides™ versions included for blended learning. The articles and stories require students to justify answers to questions by marking the text evidence that support their responses. The motivating activities result in high student engagement as they think about what they read.
The articles and stories require students to justify answers to questions by marking the text evidence that support their responses. The motivating activities result in high student engagement as they think about what they read. Printable PDF and digital Google Slides™ versions included for blended learning.