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

ELA.1.1

Developing and sustaining foundational language skills: listening, speaking, discussion, and thinking -- oral language. The student develops oral language through listening, speaking, and discussion. The student is expected to:

PK4.I.A

Self Concept

TA.2.10.E

identify, locate, and practice using keys on the keyboard, including secondary actions of different keys such as "@," "#," "$," and "?."

SS.USH.3.C
analyze social issues affecting women, minorities, children, immigrants, and urbanization.
SS.1.14.C
identify anthems and mottoes of Texas and the United States;
M.1.9.C
distinguish between spending and saving; and
SS.7.4.C
identify individuals, events, and issues during early Texas statehood, including the U.S.- Mexican War, the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo, slavery, and the Compromise of 1850.
SS.7.5
History. The student understands how events and issues shaped the history of Texas during the Civil War and Reconstruction. The student is expected to:
ELA.1.1.A

listen actively, ask relevant questions to clarify information, and answer questions using multi-word responses;

2 Resources
PBS Learning Media What is Communication? | IPTV KIDS Clubhouse
Resource ID: PBS225 Grade Range: PreK - 2 Subject: ELA & Reading
Exploring our world is fun! Abby Brown, IPTV KIDS Clubhouse co-host, loves to help kids have fun while learning! In this segment, kids learn about a variety of verbal and nonverbal ways to send and re...
PBS Learning Media The Most Magical Magician's Convention | WordGirl
Resource ID: PBS344 Grade Range: 1 - 4 Subject: ELA & Reading
Everyone in the Botsford family is excited to attend the Magician's Convention, except for Becky.
PK4.I.A.1

Child is aware of where own body is in space and respects personal boundaries.

SS.USH.4
History. The student understands the emergence of the United States as a world power between 1898 and 1920. The student is expected to:
SS.1.14.D
explain and practice voting as a way of making choices and decisions;
M.1.9.D
consider charitable giving.
SS.7.5.A
explain the central role the expansion of slavery played in the involvement of Texas in the Civil War;
ELA.1.1.B

follow, restate, and give oral instructions that involve a short, related sequence of actions;

PK4.I.A.2

Child shows self-awareness of physical attributes, personal preferences, and own abilities.

SS.USH.4.A
explain why significant events, policies, and individuals, including the Spanish-American War, U.S. expansionism, Alfred Thayer Mahan, Theodore Roosevelt, and Sanford B. Dole moved the United States into the position of a world power;
SS.1.14.E
explain how patriotic customs and celebrations reflect American individualism and freedom; and
SS.7.5.B
identify significant events concerning Texas and the Civil War such as the Battle of Galveston, the Battle of Sabine Pass, and the Battle of Palmito Ranch; and
ELA.1.1.C

share information and ideas about the topic under discussion, speaking clearly at an appropriate pace and using the conventions of language;

PK4.I.A.3

Child shows reasonable opinion of his own abilities and limitations.

SS.USH.4.B
evaluate American expansionism, including acquisitions such as Guam, Hawaii, the Philippines, and Puerto Rico;
SS.1.14.F
identify Constitution Day as a celebration of American freedom.
SS.7.5.C
explain the political, economic, and social effects of the Civil War and Reconstruction in Texas.
ELA.1.1.D

work collaboratively with others by following agreed-upon rules for discussion, including listening to others, speaking when recognized, and making appropriate contributions; and

PK4.I.A.4

Child shows initiative in trying new activities and demonstrates perseverance when attempting to overcome obstacles or challenges.

SS.USH.4.C
identify the causes of World War I and reasons for U.S. entry;
SS.1.15
Culture. The student understands the importance of family and community beliefs, customs, language, and traditions. The student is expected to:
SS.7.6
History. The student understands how individuals, events, and issues shaped the history of Texas from Reconstruction through the beginning of the 20th century. The student is expected to:
ELA.1.1.E

develop social communication such as introducing himself/herself and others, relating experiences to a classmate, and expressing needs and feelings.

PK4.I.B

Self Regulation

SS.USH.4.D
understand the contributions of the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) led by General John J. Pershing, including the Battle of Argonne Forest;
SS.1.15.A
describe and explain the importance of various beliefs, customs, language, and traditions of families and communities; and
SS.1.15.B
explain the way folktales and legends such as Aesop's fables reflect beliefs, customs, language, and traditions of communities.
SS.7.6.A
identify significant individuals, events, and issues, including the factors leading to the expansion of the Texas frontier, the effects of westward expansion on American Indians, the buffalo soldiers, and Quanah Parker;
ELA.1.2

Developing and sustaining foundational language skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking--beginning reading and writing. The student develops word structure knowledge through phonological awareness, print concepts, phonics, and morphology to communicate, decode, and spell. The student is expected to:

PK4.I.B.1

Behavior Control - Child follows classroom rules and routines with occasional reminders from adults.

SS.USH.4.E
analyze the impact of machine guns, airplanes, tanks, poison gas, and trench warfare as significant technological innovations in World War I on the Western Front; and
SS.USH.4.F
analyze major issues raised by U.S. involvement in World War I, including isolationism, neutrality, Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points, and the Treaty of Versailles.
SS.1.16
Science, technology, and society. The student understands how technology affects daily life, past and present. The student is expected to:
SS.7.6.B
identify significant individuals, events, and issues, including the development of the cattle industry from its Spanish beginnings and the cowboy way of life;
ELA.1.2.A

demonstrate phonological awareness by:

PK4.I.B.2
Behavior Control - Child takes care of and manages classroom materials.
ELA.1.2.A.i

producing a series of rhyming words;

2 Resources
PBS Learning Media 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...
PBS Learning Media Mighty Bright Knight | The Electric Company
Resource ID: PBS418 Grade Range: Kindergarten - 3 Subject: ELA & Reading
Learn about the vocabulary words individual, opponent, merit, fortunately, and unfortunately with The Electric Company when a competition almost goes too far. Jessica and Manny compete to win the last...
PK4.I.B.3

Behavior Control - Child regulates his own behavior with occasional reminders or assistance from adults.

SS.USH.5
History. The student understands the effects of reform and third-party movements in the early 20th century. The student is expected to:
SS.1.16.A
describe how technology changes the ways families live;
SS.7.6.C
identify significant individuals, events, and issues, including the effects of the growth of railroads and the contributions of James Hogg; and
SS.7.6.D
explain the political, economic, and social impact of the agricultural industry and the development of West Texas resulting from the close of the frontier.
ELA.1.2.A.ii

recognizing spoken alliteration or groups of words that begin with the same spoken onset or initial sound;

4 Resources
PBS Learning Media <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.
PBS Learning Media 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...
PBS Learning Media Sight Word Spelling
Resource ID: PBS407 Grade Range: Kindergarten - 2 Subject: ELA & Reading
In this lesson students explore with movement and creativity to make words come alive! Using sight word flashcards, students use their bodies to spell out simple sight words.&nbsp;
PBS Learning Media Electric Pinball: -AVE, -ANK, and -ANG
Resource ID: PBS461 Grade Range: 1 - 3 Subject: ELA & Reading
A boy plays Electric Pinball making words containing the common endings "-ank," "-ang," and "-ave." This resource teaches reading, sight-reading, pronunciation, spelling, phonics, and decoding.