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

PK4.II.D.1

Child understands (receptive) and uses (expressive) a wide variety of words to label, describe and make connections among objects, people, places, actions, and events.

SS.USH.10.A
describe Richard M. Nixon's leadership in the normalization of relations with China and the policy of détente;
SS.2.4
History. The student understands how historical figures, patriots, and good citizens helped shape the community, state, and nation. The student is expected to:
SS.7.15.A
explain rights of Texas citizens; and
ELA.1.6.E

make connections to personal experiences, ideas in other texts, and society with adult assistance;

TA.3.10
Digital citizenship--privacy, safety, and security. The student practices safe, legal, and ethical digital behaviors to become a socially responsible digital citizen. The student is expected to:
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;

TA.3.10.A
demonstrate account safety, including creating a strong password and logging off accounts and devices;
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;

TA.3.10.B
describe ways to employ safe practices such as protecting digital identity and avoid online dangers such as accessing unsafe websites or clicking on suspicious links; and
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

TA.3.10.C
discuss cyberbullying and explain how to respond to cyberbullying.
M.2.7.A
determine whether a number up to 40 is even or odd using pairings of objects to represent the number;
1 Resource
K2 Rapid Assessments logo 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.

9 Resources
PBS Learning Media 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...
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 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.&nbsp;
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 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 ...
PBS Learning Media 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...
PBS Learning Media 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 ...
PBS Learning Media 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....
PBS Learning Media 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...
TA.3.11
Practical technology concepts--processes. The student engages with technology systems, concepts, and operations. The student is expected to:
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

TA.3.11.A
compare and contrast applications such as word processor, spreadsheet, and presentation tools for relevance to an assigned task; and
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.

TA.3.11.B
perform software application functions such as inserting or deleting text, inserting images, and formatting page layout and margins.
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;