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The National Day of Prayer is a day set aside in the United States for people to pray and reflect. It happens annually on the first Thursday of May. On the National Day of Prayer, people of all faiths are encouraged to come together and pray for our nation and communities.

Students can reflect and write a prayer for each category: the United States, Leadership, Community, Teachers, Family, and Friends.

Prayer Writing Activity Benefits

• Personal Reflection: Writing a prayer encourages students to reflect on what's important to them and what they're grateful for.
• Expression of Gratitude: This activity allows students to express gratitude for the people in their lives, fostering a sense of appreciation and well-being.
• Development of Empathy: Writing prayers for others can cultivate empathy and compassion as students consider the needs and challenges of those around them.
• Connection to a Tradition: The activity connects students to a national tradition of prayer and reflection, fostering a sense of community and shared values.
• Creative Outlet: Writing a prayer can be a creative outlet for students to express themselves in a new way, using language and imagery that feels meaningful to them.

Embark on a 12-month musical journey through time with the Classical Journey Bundle! ♬

Add a touch of mindful music to any season, holiday, or composer unit study. With over 150 categorized classical pieces, the Classical Journey Bundle offers an engaging printable for every occasion. Each month unlocks a curated selection of themed classical music pieces, perfectly paired with a holiday or season!

Unlock the secret to emotional well-being with our captivating and interactive flipbook and slide presentation, designed to empower elementary students. Discover the transformative power of embracing our emotions and nurturing our mental health. It's time to embrace the mantra that it's okay not to be okay!

Prepare to embark on an enthralling journey as students delve into a world of feelings and moods, guided by this engaging resource. Explore the depths of mental health, positive self-talk, and self-care, while immersing in vibrant sentence prompts, captivating speech bubbles, and stimulating group discussions.

Crafted with the profound purpose of Bell Let's Talk Day, this invaluable tool recognizes the paramount importance of prioritizing mental well-being, especially in the realm of childhood development. Just as we diligently care for our physical health, it's imperative to nurture and safeguard the fragile landscapes of young minds. Together, let's spread the message that #BellLet'sTalk is not just a hashtag—it's a rallying cry for a brighter, more emotionally resilient future.

Equip your students with the tools they need to navigate the complexities of their emotions, fostering a culture of empathy, self-awareness, and open communication. Unlock the secrets to building emotional intelligence, resilience, and self-acceptance. This captivating resource promises to ignite a spark of self-discovery, empowering students to embrace their feelings and prioritize their mental well-being.

Don't miss this opportunity to revolutionize the way we approach mental health education. Join the movement and be a catalyst for change. Together, let's create a generation that thrives on emotional intelligence and builds a brighter tomorrow!

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This resource is perfect for teaching cultural awareness, diversity, and generosity in the classroom. These printable worksheets and creative activities engage students with the traditions of Three Kings Day, helping them explore different cultures through fun, hands-on learning. The crown activity allows students to connect with the celebration in a meaningful way, while the letter template encourages them to express their needs and wants thoughtfully.

The "If I Were a Wise King" activity inspires reflection on the significance of gift-giving, teaching children the value of giving as a heartfelt gesture.

Foster empathy, creativity, and cultural curiosity in your students with this engaging resource.

Remember: The more you give, the more you receive!

This resource includes:

• A Three Kings Crown in Black and White
• A Letter to the Three Kings in Black and White
• “If I Were a Wise Man” Worksheet in Black and White

Happy Three Kings’ Day!!!

This document includes 6 writing templates and 2 different designs.

• 2 Writing spaces with 3 lines
• 2 Writing spaces with a single line
• 2 Empty writing spaces perfect for drawing.

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Tracing Pages for Fine Motor Skills Prewriting Activities - SUMMER Edition

Provide plenty of fine motor control, prewriting, and handwriting skills practice this summer with 30 printable tracing activity worksheets (2 for each summer image). Prewriting practice will be so much fun for your Kindergarten or Prekindergarten students this summer!

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Make your own book template! Kids love writing their own stories. This is an easy to print document that students can put together themselves to make their own book. Working on vocabulary or spelling words? Have students copy them at the beginning of the book and then use them throughout the story. Have students share their own stories with others in the class to encourage reading skills. All you need to do is print out a copy for each student, and let their own imagination soar.

A fun poetry activity. Have your students write an acrostic poems about the different holidays they celebrate. You can have the students choose the holiday they celebrate and write their acrostic poem or you can have your students research the different holidays and write an acrostic poem for each based off what they learned.

There are 4 different acrostics; Christmas, Las Posadas, Kwanza, & Hannukkah.

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September Writing Prompts for Beginner Writers and ESL Students - Sentence Starters, Traceable Sentences, & More | 24 Engaging Prompts with Themed Word Bank

Ignite creativity and build writing skills with our September Writing Prompts for Beginner Writers! This comprehensive set is designed to support early writers with a variety of engaging activities, making writing practice both fun and educational. Perfect for young students, this resource includes sentence starters, traceable sentences, and independent writing pages to cater to all skill levels.

Features:

• 24 Engaging Writing Prompts: Spark imagination and guide young writers with 24 carefully crafted prompts that encourage creativity and self-expression. Each prompt is tailored to inspire writing about different aspects of August, from summer adventures to back-to-school themes.
• Sentence Starters: Begin each writing activity with a helpful sentence starter to guide beginner writers. These starters provide a solid foundation, helping students formulate their thoughts and build confidence in their writing skills.
• Traceable Sentence Starters: Support developing writers with traceable sentence starters that help reinforce letter formation and sentence structure. This feature is perfect for fine motor skill development and early writing practice.
• Independent Writing Pages: Each prompt includes a version without sentence starters, allowing more advanced or independent writers to practice crafting their own sentences. This flexibility caters to varying skill levels and encourages growth.
• Drawing Section: Foster creativity with a designated area for drawing. Students can illustrate their responses, adding a visual element to their writing and enhancing their engagement with each prompt.
• Themed Word Bank: Enhance vocabulary and support writing with a themed word bank included for each prompt. This resource helps students find the right words and expand their language skills, making writing more accessible and enjoyable.
• High-Quality & User-Friendly: Each page is designed with clear, easy-to-read text and ample space for writing and drawing. The layout ensures that young writers can focus on their work without distraction.
• Ideal for Classrooms & Home Learning: Perfect for use in early education classrooms, homeschooling environments, or as an enrichment activity at home. These prompts are versatile and designed to support a variety of writing practices.

Encourage young writers to explore their ideas and develop their skills with our September Writing Prompts for Beginner Writers. With a mix of guided and independent activities, along with drawing opportunities and a helpful word bank, this set is an invaluable tool for fostering a love of writing and boosting confidence.

Check out this "I am not a turkey" creative writing resource for some Thanksgiving or fall fun! Use it as a Thanksgiving party station, center, morning work or just for November creative writing fun. Three differentiated writing pages perfect for young learners to turn on their imagination when envisioning what else could the turkey be? Is it in disguise? Students can label, write a simple sentence or top it off with a story about their creation. Perfect to get those creative juices flowing.

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Get ready to unleash your student's creativity and embark on a writing adventure filled with winter wonder!

Brrr! Winter has arrived, blanketing the world in a layer of sparkling snow. Today is the perfect day to build a snowman! But what if their snowman suddenly came to life?

What's Included?

1. Drawing Your Snowman: Before they dive into writing, they imagine its unique features: size, shape, facial expressions, accessories (hat, scarf, etc.). Let their artistic side shine!

• Narrative Writing: The Magical Moment: Tell the story! Describe the scene, their initial reaction, and how the snowman interacts with them. Did they talk to?

• Descriptive Writing: A Frosty Friend: Taking a closer look at their snowman. A descriptive paragraph detailing its appearance. Focus on specific features like its texture, the sparkle of the snow, or the way its eyes (made of buttons or pebbles) seem to come alive.

• Summary Writing: A Day of Winter Fun: Let them imagine they spent the entire day with their living snowman! Time to write a summary describing the activities they did together. Did they build a snow fort? Have a snowball fight? Go sledding? The possibilities are endless!

This creative writing activity allows students to:

• Develop their storytelling skills through narrative writing.
• Enhance their descriptive writing skills by focusing on details.
• Practice summarizing events in a clear and concise way.
• Spark their imagination and explore the concept of a magical snowman encounter.

Don't forget to share with me how it went with your little ones. I hope it was useful in your classroom.

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Transform Writing with Engaging Figurative Language Lessons

Boost your students’ writing skills with this comprehensive Figurative Writing Resource Pack, designed for Grades 3-6. Teach similes, metaphors, and personification using vivid presentations, hands-on worksheets, and editable Google Slides/PowerPoint. Perfect for whole-class instruction, small groups, or independent learning, this resource is fully aligned with Common Core, TEKS, and the UK National Curriculum.

Save time with ready-to-use materials and differentiated tasks for all abilities. Featuring step-by-step guidance, interactive activities, and creative writing challenges, this pack helps students craft vivid, descriptive pieces while building confidence and autonomy. Proven effective in classrooms, it delivers an engaging, curriculum-aligned learning experience for teachers and students alike.

What’s Included? 

✏️  Print Materials: Worksheets, Answer keys, PDF of slides

✅✅ Digital Content: Part-Editable Google Slides/PowerPoint Presentation

What’s Inside?

✔️ 20 pg PowerPoint Presentation/Google Slides

✔️ 7 Worksheets

✔️ Student Directions

✔️ Teacher Answer Key

✔️ Teacher Directions, Tips and Differentiation

✔️ Learning Objective

✔️ Success Criteria

✔️ Lesson Route

Perfect for Grades 3-6!

Why You’ll Love This Resource:

✏️ No Prep

✏️ Print and Go

✏️ Cross-Curricular

✏️ Aligned with Common Core, TEKS, and UK National Curriculum.

✏️ Highly Engaging

✏️ Great for whole-class instruction, small groups, or independent work

✏️ Classroom-tested 

When to use this? 

✅ Literacy ELA Lesson (1-2 hour lessons)

✅ Sub Plans

✅ Review

What Do You Need?

✏️ Pencils

✏️ Computer

✏️ Projector for slides (Slides are in PowerPoint format and can be uploaded to Google Drive to open as Google Slides)

Skills Used:

✔️ Identifying figurative language

✔️Creative writing

✔️ Reading comprehension

✔️ Vocabulary development

✔️ Critical thinking

✔️ Independent learning

Curriculum Alignment

This resource meets several educational standards, including:

Common Core State Standards (CCSS):

• RL.4.4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases, including figurative language.
• W.4.3: Write narratives with descriptive details and clear event sequences.

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS):

• 110.5 (ELA): Analyze how authors use figurative language to create meaning.
• 110.5(b)(20): Write literary texts using figurative language.

UK National Curriculum (Years 3-6):

• Writing Composition: Create vivid descriptions using figurative language.
• Reading Comprehension: Discuss words/phrases that capture the reader’s imagination.

Bonus Benefits:

✅ Encourages Creativity

✅ Promotes Self-Learning

✅ **✅**Addresses Common Misconceptions

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This engaging Election Day Activity Worksheet is perfect for students in 2nd and 3rd grade to learn about the important civic process of voting and elections. It includes 4 fun and educational activities:

1. Election Day Reading Comprehension - Students read a short passage about what happens on Election Day and answer comprehension questions.
2. Election Day True or False - Students decide if each statement about elections is true or false.
3. Election Day Word Search - Students find election-related vocabulary words hidden in the puzzle.
4. Election Day Writing Prompt - Students write about their thoughts and feelings on the importance of voting and participating in elections.

This worksheet is an excellent way to teach young students about the democratic process in an accessible and age-appropriate way. It aligns with social studies standards on civic engagement and elections. The activities build reading, writing, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills.

The worksheet is suitable for independent work, partner activities, or whole-class instruction. It can be used as part of an election-themed lesson plan or as a standalone enrichment activity. An answer key is included for easy grading.

This resource is perfect for 2nd and 3rd grade teachers looking to incorporate engaging Election Day content into their curriculum. Grab it now to get your students excited about voting and the democratic process!

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat Reading Comprehension Test Questions Quiz set with Story Sequencing & Retelling Set, based on the book by Nancy Tafuri (book not included).

10 Pages Total Include:

10 Comprehension short-answer questions

10 Multiple Choice Questions

* * * answer sheets (corresponds with both sets)

Sequencing : 12 written scenes from the story to place in order, with illustrations

* * * Sequencing : Blank paste sheet

* * * _Sequencing answers
_Clipart Cut Apart page for story-telling, sequencing, etc.

Story Cards—Labeled Characters

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Looking for an easy St. Patrick's Day Writing Activity? This if I had a pot of gold writing sheet is perfect for your students. I love to hang mine in the hallways to create an adorable bulletin board in March.

Each writing sheet has a pot of gold for students to color in. I personally love to add gold glitter to the top to really make their pots of gold shine!

Included in this product

• 2 prewriting sheets (one with and one without lines)
• Writing sheet with the prompt "If I Found a Pot of Gold..."

You get 2 different line options! This makes it perfect for any grade.

The perfect easy activity to celebrate St. Patrick's Day!

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"Santa's List Notebook: Discover if You're Naughty or Nice"

Santa's List Notebook is a magical and whimsical tool that brings the enchantment of the holiday season to life. This beautifully crafted notebook serves as the gateway to determining whether you've made it onto Santa's coveted "Naughty or Nice" list.

With its festive cover adorned in sparkling snowflakes and a jolly Santa Claus, this notebook is both charming and inviting. Inside, you'll find meticulously designed pages, each tailored to help Santa's team of elves keep track of your behavior throughout the year.

The "Naughty or Nice" section of the notebook is where the holiday magic truly begins. As you reflect on your actions, you can jot down your acts of kindness and generosity or any mischievous deeds that may have occurred. This notebook serves as a personal ledger, ensuring that your actions are recorded accurately.

Whether you aspire to be on the "Nice" list or have a penchant for a bit of holiday mischief, this notebook is your key to keeping track of your journey throughout the year. When the holiday season approaches, Santa and his team consult these notebooks to finalize their lists.

So, be it your heartwarming acts of kindness or your cheeky moments of naughtiness, the Santa's List Notebook is the keeper of your holiday destiny. It's a cherished tradition that adds a touch of wonder and excitement to the most magical time of the year.

Bring Thanksgiving fun to your classroom with these easy, step-by-step directed drawings! Students can follow along to draw seasonal favorites like an acorn, piece of pie, turkey, turkey leg, squash, and a festive place setting. Designed to inspire creativity and enhance writing time, this pack makes it easy for students to add their drawings to writing projects, keeping them excited and engaged.

What's Included:

• 6 Thanksgiving/Fall-Themed Directed Drawings (Acorn, Pie, Turkey, Turkey Leg, Squash, Place Setting)
• Choice of Line Styles: Standard, Primary, or Drawing
• Large Cards
• Journal Strips for Easy Use in Notebooks or on Rings

Engage your students this Thanksgiving season with easy, step-by-step directed drawing pages! This Thanksgiving pack includes guided drawing sheets for creating holiday images like an acorn, piece of pie, turkey, turkey leg, squash, and a place setting. Students can use these drawings to spark ideas for writing and storytelling, making it a perfect addition to writing centers or independent activities.

Perfect For:

• Writer's Workshop & Creative Writing
• Independent Work & Centers
• Early Finishers & Homework
• Journal or Ring-Bound Use
• Sub Plans

With primary and standard-lined pages as well as journal strips, this pack provides versatile options for every classroom setup. Use it to boost students' creativity while encouraging them to express themselves through both drawing and writing!

Keywords: Thanksgiving directed drawing, step-by-step Thanksgiving drawing, Thanksgiving drawing activities, primary lined drawing pages, Thanksgiving writing prompts, drawing and writing centers, Thanksgiving journal strips

Introducing how to identify personification and incorporate ir in writing has never been easier! This comprehensive resource demonstrates how personification adds voice, word choice, and sentence fluency. From the struggling writer to the advanced writer, this resource offers something for everyone.

This lesson explains the entire process of incorporating thorough and concise examples of personification in writing. The slide show and worksheets allow students to practice and develop their writing skills. The detailed lesson plans make implementing the assignment easy for teachers.

Numerous examples of personification as a literary device are included on the worksheets, so students can make corrections and identify writing elements.

This no-prep lesson is adaptable for in-class instruction, distance learning, or independent student work. The PowerPoint can be presented as whole class instruction or assigned for students to complete at home.

All materials are available in both Google Drive™ and print formats, ensuring easy access for all students.

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This lesson about how to use and identify Personification in Figurative Language has:

Lesson Plan with:

• Common Core State Standards Indicated on Lesson Plan
• Instructional Focus
• Instructional Procedures
• Objectives/Goals
• Direct Instruction
• Guided Practice
• Enrichment
• Differentiation
• I Can Statement
• Essential Question
• ESE Strategies
• ELL Strategies

Worksheet with:

• Explanations and examples of personification in writing.
• Opportunities for students to practice guided note-taking
• “Now It's Your Turn” section for students to practice skills learned

Slide Show Presentation with:

• Introduction slides with explanations of personification
• Guided note-taking sections
• Examples of personification used in sentences
• Interactive slides for student participation

Google Slides™

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The lessons in the Middle School Figurative Language Unit include:

• Figurative Language Introduction
• Hyperbole
• Idioms
• Irony
• Metaphor
• Personification
• Simile
• Word Choice

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Capture the essence of childhood with 'Kindergarten Chronicles: My Top Memory from the End-of-Year School Writing.' Discover heartwarming tales from little minds as they reflect on a year of growth and discovery. This collection of narratives celebrates the innocence and creativity of kindergarteners, offering a glimpse into their cherished moments. Delight in colorful recollections of friendship, laughter, and surprising adventures penned by these budding storytellers. Whether it's a first field trip or a funny classroom mishap, each memory is a treasure. Perfect for educators, parents, and anyone seeking nostalgic inspiration, these narratives showcase the joy of early education. Dive into these unforgettable accounts that remind us of the magic found in the simplest of memories. Explore 'Kindergarten Chronicles' and relive the wonder of childhood through the eyes of tomorrow's writers.

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