$5 - $10 Elementary School Classroom Community Activities (by rating)

MORNING MEETINGS GREETING POSTERS - Looking for DIVERSITY & INCLUSION? MORNING MEETING GREETINGS POSTERS are perfect for posting by your door to use when greeting students or use during Morning Meetings! Morning Meeting Greetings are perfect for building classroom community! Students love choosing a morning greeting upon entering the room and starting their day off with some one on one attention from YOU!

With these MORNING MEETING GREETINGS POSTERS you'll have 84 poster choices to choose from with lots of diversity and choices! These posters give you plenty of choices, full sheet sized posters, smaller circle choices, and even a set with masks, this way you can use it during Covid 19 and beyond when things return to normal.

✅ Save money and get the BUNDLE at great savings!

SEE WHAT OTHER TEACHERS ARE SAYING...

❤️"The kids are highly engaged in our morning meetings with these activities." Stephanie

❤️ "Exactly what I was looking for! Great designs and diversity !" Connor

❤️ "These were a fun way to introduce greetings for Morning Meetings. We have them decorating our door now.!" Liz

DOWNLOAD INCLUDES

You'll have a total of 84 colorful posters, with the 14 greeting choices shown below.

Each of the 14 Greetings come in 2 versions for multi-cultural variety. Each of those 28 posters come in 3 versions of facial coverings, making 84 choices in all to fit your needs now and in the future as things continue to change.

SEE PREVIEWS

Greetings:

Air High Five

Bow

Dance

Elbow bump

Fist Bump

Foot Tap

Happy Hands

Heart Hands

Peace Sign

Say "HI"

Smile

Thumbs Up

Wave

Wink

EVEN MORE FUN!

❤️ Color by Code resources

❤️ Addition and Subtraction Color by Number ALL YEAR

❤️ Directed Drawing Boom Cards Holidays & Seasons

❤️ FOLLOW ME, PRIMARY PIGLETS!

CONNECT WITH PRIMARY PIGLETS

Pinterest | Facebook | Instagram

Looking for a way to enrich your students' morning routine and foster meaningful conversations? Consider using these paperless Morning Meeting Slides or Morning Meeting Questions, available on Google Slides! These editable slides come with stunning backgrounds and feature over 180 thought-provoking, higher-order questions that spark deep discussions and help build strong, meaningful connections within your classroom community.

The Morning Meeting Slides offer a range of engaging questions that will make your students laugh, reflect, and engage in critical thinking. With a new question each day, you'll have the perfect tool to create a stimulating and positive start to the school day. Topics range from lighthearted to thought-provoking, with examples such as, "Should kids have to keep their rooms clean?" and "Should kids get paid for good grades?"—designed to challenge your students to think critically and discuss important issues beyond the surface level.

Higher-order questions place advanced cognitive demands on students, encouraging them to think deeply, analyze, and explore topics beyond literal comprehension. This approach not only enhances their critical thinking skills but also creates an environment of curiosity and active engagement.

Perfect for fostering community and enhancing students’ communication skills, these Morning Meeting Slides are an excellent addition to any classroom!

The topics and what is included:

• Diverse questions for your students to create those strong connections.
• 185 Google Slide Pages.
• Paperless!!!

Resources you may also love.

• Video of The Day- Part 1
• Video of The Day- Part 2
• Video of The Day- Part 3
• Picture of Day

Blog Posts You Might Enjoy

• Grants for Teachers
• Grant Writing Tips for Teachers
• Flexible Seating Research

Lets Connect

Instagram- heatherschrage

TikTok-doctor.teach

Twitter- heatherschrage

Facebook

Please e-mail me with any questions or concerns @ heather.schrage@gmail.com

Dr. Heather Schrage

Engage your students with "The Memory Game," the perfect icebreaker that sharpens memory and focus while fostering classroom interaction. This downloadable PDF includes a slide presentation with 3 rounds of visual memory challenges, each featuring 10 images that students must recall and write down. Also included is an easy-to-use answer sheet for students to record their responses.

Ideal for grades 3-12, this interactive activity encourages participation and helps students develop critical thinking skills in a fun and supportive environment. The game is easy to set up—simply display the slides in full-screen mode and follow the included teacher guide for seamless execution.

Key Features:

• 3 Difficulty Levels: Choose from Easy, Medium, or Difficult versions to match your students' skill levels.
• 3 Rounds per Level: Each round presents 10 unique images to enhance memory and recall.
• Printable Answer Sheet: Students can easily record their responses.
• Easy Full-Screen Setup: Detailed instructions for setting up the PDF in full-screen mode for distraction-free gameplay.
• Versatile Use: Perfect for classroom icebreakers, brain breaks, or group activities.
• FREEBIE: Link to online versions with timer (10s and 15s) are included

Why Teachers Love It:

• Engages Students: Keeps students focused and entertained, making the first days of school fun and memorable.
• Enhances Memory Skills: Helps students improve their memory and concentration through an interactive game.
• Saves Time: Ready-to-use PDF with simple setup instructions, so you can focus on teaching.

Perfect for elementary and middle school teachers, this resource is a must-have for starting the school year off with energy and excitement. Download "The Memory Game" today and make your classroom a place where learning and fun go hand in hand!

Tags: memory game, back-to-school activity, icebreaker, student engagement, brain break, interactive classroom game, recall activity, PDF slide presentation, answer sheet, full screen PDF, elementary activity, middle school activity.

Copyright © OOPS! Math is Fun [2024]. All rights reserved. This digital product is the sole creation of OOPS! Math is Fun and is intended for personal use by a single individual only. Redistribution, posting online, resale, or sharing of this product, in part or in whole, is strictly prohibited without prior written consent from OOPS! Math is Fun. Any unauthorized use or distribution may result in legal action.

SEE WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"My students were totally into this memory game! It was the perfect mix of challenge and fun. I appreciated how easy it was to set up. This was a great way to get my students thinking and interacting with each other right from the start of the year."

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"This kept my students on their toes, and they enjoyed competing to see who could remember the most objects. The inclusion of different levels meant I could use it with both my younger and older students. Highly recommend!"

❤️Looking for printable money you can use in your math centers or to help create a classroom economy? Use this money bundle to learn about counting money, adding & subtracting money, the value of money, responsibility, and how different items cost different amounts of money according to their value!

✏️Great for implementing a classroom management system at the beginning of the school year!

.................................................................................................................................................

⭐️This is a growing bundle and the price will increase as new resources are added!

⭐️This resource is low prep and will save you time! Simply print on cardstock and cut!

.................................................................................................................................................

✅Money sheets, coin sheets, and printable student wallets come in both color and black & white. You can opt to print on colored cardstock or have students color their money!

✅Mix and match the designs to create a unique set!

✅Use the blank design to create your own by adding stickers, your students' faces etc. to the middle of the bills!

✅Create a student wallet by folding the sheet of paper in half and stapling the left and right sides, leaving an opening at the top.

.................................................................................................................................................

⭐️How to Use:

• Assign students little classroom jobs (line leader, calendar manager, caboose etc.) and decide how much class cash they can earn each day.

• Then, reward your students once a week (or as often as you choose) by allowing them to choose prizes from a prize box!

• Prizes can be physical, like stickers, pencils etc. or use prize coupons, like "Eat lunch with the teacher." or "Wear slippers for the day."

• You can also choose to deduct class cash for negative behavior, rather than taking away things like recess time, which is important for students.

.................................................................................................................................................

✅Includes:

☑ Class Cash

☑ Back-to-School Bucks

☑ Dino Dollars

☑ Monster Money

☑ Dragon Dollars

☑ Hispanic Heritage

✅Each set includes:

☑ Student Wallet: Printable wallet (fold in half & staple)

☑ Coins: 1¢, 5¢, 10¢, 25¢, 50¢

☑ Class Cash: $1, $2, $5, $10, $20, $50, $100

✅ Bonus:

☑ Black & white sets

☑ Table of contentss

☑ What you need to know

.................................................................................................................................................

⭐️Looking for more math activities?

Growing Math Bundle

⭐️Looking for more social studies activities?

Growing Social Studies Bundle

.................................................................................................................................................

❤️ Teacher Tips:

⭐️Don't forget, you can earn TeachShare credits towards future purchases by leaving a review of this resource! Thank you for your valuable time and feedback!

⭐️Be the first to know about my new discounts, freebies and product launches:

Follow Me

................................................................................................................................................

If you have any questions, please contact me: 

teacher.kimberly.repe@gmail.com

Thanks for stopping by and taking a look. Wishing you a wonderful school year!

❤️Kimberly

Looking for a versatile and engaging resource to kickstart your classroom each day? This comprehensive set of 50 check-in slides is perfect for any subject area, advisory periods, or as conversation starters, bell ringers, or SEL activities. These slides are designed to foster reflection, build community, and create meaningful conversations in your classroom, all while being easy to use and adaptable to your needs.

Product Features:

• 50 Unique Check-In Slides: With a wide variety of themes including emojis, weather, animals, colors, songs, and more, these slides ensure that your students start the day reflecting on their emotions, sharing their thoughts, and connecting with their peers.
• Flexible Use: Whether you're teaching math, language arts, science, or social studies, these slides can be seamlessly integrated into any lesson. They are also perfect for advisory periods, morning meetings, or as part of your SEL (Social Emotional Learning) curriculum.
• Year-Round Utility: With 50 unique slides, this resource can be used for 10 weeks straight without repeats, making it a staple in your daily routine. Whether you need a quick bell ringer, a conversation starter, or a community-building activity, this resource has you covered.
• Build Community: Encourage students to share and listen to each other's responses, fostering a positive and supportive classroom environment. These activities help students develop self-awareness, empathy, and communication skills.
• Engage All Learners: The diverse range of check-ins ensures that there’s something for every student, whether they relate more to visuals, emotions, or metaphors. This inclusivity helps every student feel seen and heard.

Ideas to Use:

• Morning Routines: Start each day with a quick and easy check-in to gauge your students' mood and mindset.
• SEL Activities: Incorporate these slides into your social-emotional learning curriculum to help students develop key emotional intelligence skills.
• Bell Ringers: Use these slides as an engaging way to transition into your daily lessons, helping students shift their focus and prepare mentally.
• Advisory Periods: Foster deeper connections and discussions during advisory time with thought-provoking questions and activities.
• Conversation Starters: Encourage students to share and discuss their thoughts, building communication skills and classroom community.

Why This Resource?

Creating a classroom environment where students feel connected, understood, and engaged is key to successful learning. These check-in slides are designed to help you achieve that goal effortlessly. By incorporating these daily check-ins into your routine, you’re not just starting the day on the right foot—you’re building a classroom culture where every student feels valued.

Get ready to make mornings the best part of the day with these engaging, reflective, and fun check-in slides. Perfect for year-round use and suitable for students of all ages!

Use these worksheets during you SEL instruction time throughout the day. These worksheets are each dedicated to a different feeling children experience. There is space for them to draw the feeling, reflect upon the feeling, and describe a time they felt that feeling. A perfect activity to use as an introduction to talking about a certain feeling.

Make the First Days of School Fun and Memorable with These Engaging Icebreakers!

Kick off the school year with this dynamic Classroom Icebreakers Activity Bundle designed to help students get to know each other, build classroom community, and feel comfortable in their new environment. Whether it's the first week of school or anytime you need to foster better classroom relationships, these fun and interactive games are perfect for middle and high school students.

These no-prep, easy-to-implement activities will have your students laughing, sharing, and working together, creating a positive classroom atmosphere from day one!

What’s Included:

• Engaging Icebreaker Activities: Fun, creative games that encourage communication and teamwork among students.
• Team-Building Challenges: Activities that require collaboration and problem-solving, helping students bond and feel comfortable with their peers.
• Student-Centered Discussion Prompts: Get your students talking and sharing more about themselves in a structured and engaging way.

Key Features:

• Build Classroom Community: Foster a supportive and inclusive classroom environment where students feel connected and engaged.
• No Prep Required: Simply print and go! These activities require no additional materials, making them easy to implement on short notice.
• Versatile: Perfect for back-to-school, new student introductions, or any time you want to strengthen classroom relationships.
• Fun for All Ages: While ideal for middle and high school students, these activities can be adapted for upper elementary classrooms as well.

This Community Helpers Craft Activity or Craftivity is so much fun for your preschoolers, kindergarteners and 1st graders. This craft activity makes the for the perfect bulletin board if you're teaching about Community Helpers or for a Career Day activity.

Students will love cutting and pasting together their choice of 14 different crafts. These crafts are great for a "When I Grow Up" themed unit as well!

*Check out the preview for a look inside the printable!*

What is in this printable?

- The printable includes 14 community helpers crafts.

- Each craft comes with 1 or 2 tools matching the helper as well.

- A guide with all the completed community helpers are included as well for reference.

The community helpers included in this set are:

• Police Officer
• Mechanic
• Doctor
• Teacher
• Chef
• Construction Worker
• Fireman
• Soldier
• Dentist
• Detective
• Barber
• Postman / Mail carrier
• Pilot
• Miner

Using the printable:

•These pages can be used to create a fun community helpers craft activity.

•Choose a community helper craft you’d like your learners to do.

•Print out the page and make enough copies for your learners.

•Your learners can refer to the guide or you can create a sample for learners to refer to.

•Learners will color in the different parts and then cut them out.

•Finally they will glue the pieces together to create the craft!

Grab this printable in a $$$ saving Community Helpers Unit here.

This resource is licensed for personal classroom or home use only. Any commercial use is not permitted.

Leave Feedback after your purchase to earn TeachShare Credits

Have a Question?

Email me at thechattykinder@gmail.com

Printable Kindness Quote Coloring pages - Bundle Kindness Activities sheets

Immerse yourself in a world of positivity and creativity with our "99 Acts of Kindness Quote Coloring Pages." This inspirational activity sheet bundle is a delightful collection designed to uplift your spirits and spread kindness through the power of words and art.

Each page features a unique kindness quote beautifully intertwined with intricate designs, ready to be brought to life with your favorite hues. Engage in the therapeutic joy of coloring while reflecting on the profound messages that encourage compassion, empathy, and goodwill.

Enhance your experience with our included keyword search activity, adding an element of fun and mental stimulation to your coloring journey. Seek out words related to kindness, love, and positivity hidden within the designs, fostering mindfulness and relaxation as you embark on this creative adventure.

Whether you're looking for a solo meditative activity or a bonding experience with friends and family, this Kindness Bundle is a perfect choice. Let the fusion of inspirational quotes, artistic expression, and engaging word searches create a harmonious balance that inspires kindness in every stroke of color.

Spread love, positivity, and creativity with our "99 Acts of Kindness Quote Coloring Pages - Inspirational Activity Sheets - Kindness Bundle with Keyword Search." Let the transformative power of kindness and art elevate your spirits and those around you.

Kindness coloring sheets

Positive affirmations coloring pages

Inspirational quotes coloring pages

Acts of kindness coloring pages

Empathy coloring sheets

Compassion coloring pages

Mindfulness coloring pages

Gratitude coloring sheets

Love and kindness coloring pages

Anti-bullying coloring pages

This customizable resource allows you to create personalized bookmarks and name tags that students can color and decorate. Perfect for classrooms, these name tags help students feel a sense of ownership and pride in their workspaces.

Easily editable, you can input each student's name to create unique coloring pages that double as name tags. Ideal for the start of the school year, classroom organization, or as a creative project, this activity boosts engagement and personalizes learning spaces.

Related Product :

• Editable Name Coloring Bookmarks
• Editable Student Name Coloring Pages - Fall themes
• Editable student name coloring pages - Back to school themed

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• PPTX FILE

• Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper

• High-resolution images

• Unlimited prints

• Great for kids, boys and girls

JUST DOWNLOAD, PRINT AND GET STARTED

• This item comes as a high-resolution PPTX file that you can download straight after purchasing.

• You can print as many copies as you want.

NOTE

• This is a digital item.

• No physical product or printed material will be shipped.

• No refunds as this is a digital product.

Follow me from Here .

This All About Me Self Portrait activity can be used in many ways! Great for Back to School activities, student of the month, icebreakers, and much more. It's really a great way for students to share about themselves in a fun and creative way. Resource comes with 30 different blank faces (15 boys, 15 girls)-allowing students to select characters that look like them.

Resource comes in two different formats-a prefilled mat that allows students to share a little about themselves and a blank mat-where students can choose to share what is important/reflective of them. Students can choose to write or draw in their answers. They can get as creative as they want with the blank faces and depict how they see themselves.

Prefilled questions include:

-Name

-Dream Vacation

-Pets (If students don't have pets, they can share what pet they wish they had)

-Favorite Movie

-Hobbies

-Birthday

-Family (Who is a part of their family)

-Favorite song

A HUGE thank you to the following content creators for making my resource possible:

https://www.TeachShare.com/store/bunny-on-a-cloud

https://www.TeachShare.com/store/dancing-crayon-designs

Teddy Bear Parent Day Pack - Engaging Activities & Essentials!

Create a memorable Parent Day with our Teddy Bear Parent Day Pack! Perfect for preschools, kindergartens, and early elementary classrooms, this pack includes everything you need to invite families and set up fun, bear-themed activities for your students and their parents.

What's Inside:

Parent Invitation

• A fully editable template to personalize with your event details.
• Designed with adorable teddy bear graphics to excite families.

Reminder Stickers

• Print-friendly designs formatted for address labels.
• Use these to remind parents of the event or assign activities.

Activity Table Signs

• Clear visual instructions for four engaging, hands-on stations:
• Cinnamon Play-Dough: Scented dough fun that’s easy to create! Share the included recipe card with families.
• Bear Roll & Cover: A simple and interactive dice game.
• Sponge Painting Bears: Students can name their bear and then use sponges to paint them.
• Bear Pattern Crowns: Craft crowns while practicing patterns.

Features:

• Editable Files: Customize invitations and materials to suit your needs.
• Easy Printing: Designed to print seamlessly on standard paper and label formats.
• Kid-Friendly Visuals: Bright, engaging illustrations to guide young learners.

Why Choose This Pack?

Bring parents and kids together for a day of learning, bonding, and fun! This all-in-one resource saves you time while ensuring a well-organized and enjoyable Parent Day celebration.

Download today and make your Teddy Bear Parent Day unforgettable!

Check out some top sellers:

"Got it!" System

Learn Letters Complete Set

Winter Clothing Homework Challenge Parent Letter

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

❓❓Questions? Email me at missmollyspreschoolminis@gmail.com ❓❓

Follow me here on TeachShare to receive updates on new releases!

Please leave a review. This helps me make the best products and helps you receive TeachShare credits!

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

⭐Become a Miss Molly's Bestie

⭐Follow me on Facebook

Las emociones no son buenas ni malas. Algunas emociones pueden ser aterradoras y abrumadoras, especialmente cuando son intensas. Pero aprender a aceptar y procesar sus emociones requiere práctica y con más práctica, más natural se vuelve.

Este libro ayuda a los pequeños aprendices a reconocer su respuesta emocional y acceder a estrategias que les permitan reducir la intensidad de la emoción que están sintiendo. Los pequeños aprendices trabajarán en lo que necesitan en relación con apoyos y estrategias para poder controlar los comportamientos impulsivos cuando experimentan emociones intensas.

EL LIBRO DE TRABAJO EXPLORA LO SIGUIENTE:

Todo sobre nuestras emociones

Explorando la metáfora de las emociones y la regulación del arco iris

Cuatro estados emocionales (azul, verde, amarillo, rojo)

Estados emocionales (¿cómo te podrías sentir, cómo te verías y qué podrías necesitar?)

Carteles de estado emocional

OCUPACIONES

Actividad 1: Clasificación de las emociones en estados emocionales

Actividad 2: Estrategias calmantes y clasificación en estados emocionales

Actividad 3: Comprender mis emociones (cómo te sientes, cómo te ves, qué necesitas y resumen)

Actividades creativas que incluyen Buscar una palabra y Citas inspiradoras, ¡y mucho más!

ENGLISH - Emotions are not good or bad. Some emotions may be scary and overwhelming especially when they are intense. But learning how to accept and process your emotions take practice and with more practice, the more natural it becomes.

This workbook supports little learns to recognize their emotional response and access strategies that allow them to reduce the intensity of the emotion they are feeling. Little learners will work through what they need in relation to supports and strategies to be able to control impulsive behaviours when experiencing intense emotions.

THE WORKBOOK EXPLORES THE FOLLOWING:

- All about our Emotions

- Exploring the metaphor of rainbow emotions and regulation

- Four emotional states (blue, green, yellow, red)

- Emotional States (how you might feel, how you might look and what you may need?)

- Emotional State Posters

ACTIVITIES

- Activity 1 – Sorting Emotions into Emotional States

- Activity 2 – Calming Strategies and sorting into emotional states

- Activity 3 – Understanding my Emotions (how you feel, what you look like, what you need and summary)

- Creative Activities including Find-a-word and Inspirational Quote and much more!

Please check out some of our BEST SELLERS! Remember – Please follow our STORE! Thank you

WORKBOOKS – Just print!

Behaviour and Feelings Workbook

Self Esteem and Feelings Workbook

Emotions & Self Care Workbook

My Anger Management Workbook

SOCIAL SKILLS, PUBERTY, PROTECTIVE BEHAVIOURS, RELATIONSHIPS AND SEXUALITY

Puberty Lesson and Activity Book

Appropriate V's Appropriate Things to Say

Learning about Bodies and Puberty Workbook

Protective Behaviours, Relationships and Puberty Special Game

Stranger Danger Education

Road Safety Social Story

Fire Safety Social Story

Safety In The Community Activity and Educative Book

AUTISM, SOCIAL STORIES & ACTIVITIES

How My Engine Runs Social Story

Teaching Children about Personal Space

Noises Hurt My Ears - Social Story - Sensory Defensiveness

When a loved one dies - grief and loss social story

Understanding Divorce Social Story

Being Nice and Making Friends Social Story

Doing a Poo on the Toilet Social Story

SPECIFIC TEACHING AND COUNSELLING RESOURCES

Supporting Students to Gain Insight through Reflection

Supervision and Reflective Practice Templates

Increasing a Child's Attention Span

Behavioural Strategies for Fostering Self Esteem

Anxious Children - Behavioural Strategies

Children with Attachment and Abandonment Issues: Behavioural Strategies

Recognising Defences in Children

ANGER MANAGEMENT

Anger Management Plan

Anger Management Activity Worksheets

Anger Management Traffic Lights Activity

My Anger Management Workbook

BEHAVIOUR ASSESSMENT AND BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT PLANS

Managing Aggressive Behaviours and Outbursts

Understanding Behavioural Triggers

Behaviour Reward Chart - Girls (editable)

Behaviour Reward Chart - Boys (editable)

Behaviour Thermometer - Incident Prevention and Response Plan (editable)

If you download it, PLEASE leave feedback!

Also – become a fan by clicking “follow me” at the top of this page. You will be alerted of new products and free downloads. Thanks!

***************************************************************************

TERMS OF USE - Please read my Terms of Use regarding personal and commercial use of All Therapy Resources. You can download the free document here: https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Terms-of-Use-Clarification-For-free-paid-purchases-All-Therapy-Resources-4714723

***************************************************************************

STORE CREDITS - Did you know...?

• Each time you give feedback on a product, TeachShare gives you feedback credits that you use to lower the cost of your future purchases. Feedback to TpT Sellers, just like feedback to students, is a valuable tool to aid improvement of future products. Go to your "My Purchases" page to view past downloads, and provide a rating and comment.

• You can be the first to know about new discounts, freebies and product launches. Look for the green star next to the TeachShare store logo and click it to become a follower and receive email updates about the store.

Happy Back To School Season! This first week of school mini bundle is perfect for the first few days at the beginning of the academic year. It is totally no prep, so it will save you lots of time and it is super affordable! Some of the prompts included will also make you the perfect back to school bulletin board.

This bundle has lots of fun engaging activities and worksheets as well as an all about me craft that will give an idea about your students' likes and dislikes, their favorite memories, etc...

This Resource Includes:

1 Boy All About Me Template

1 Girl All About Me Template

1 FREE Back To School Word Search

16 colored getting to know you task cards

16 black and white getting to know you task cards

1 answer sheet for students to record their answers

1 Blank First Week of School Best Instashots Template

1 Prompted First Week of School Best Instashots Template

1 Blank Mission Possible Goal Setting Prompt

1 Lined Mission Possible Goal Setting Prompt

1 blank Summer Highlights Template for Drawing

1 Lined Summer Highlights Template for writing.

If you'd like to check out the resources separately, here you go:

Back To School Summer Highlights Activity

All About Me Craft Activity

Back To School Goal Setting Writing Template

First Week Of School Best Instashots Activity

Back To School Task Cards

Please leave a review to help me better my products and for you to earn some credits towards your next purchase!

You can also follow me here for more time saving resources.

AVID Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. "I Have a Dream" Speech + Socratic Seminar: In this Mini Socratic Seminar and Lesson students will mark the text of the "I Have a Dream" speech by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Then they will have Socratic dialogue in small groups in order to discuss the essential question, “What aspects of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s speech can be applied to the world today?”

By the end of this Socratic Seminar your students will have a deep understanding of what Martin Luther's Speech entails and what aspects of the speech can be applied today which is presented as the EQ of this Seminar. Use this AVID Mini Socratic Seminar Lesson to increase dialogue and engagement in your classroom.

MLK Bundle

AVID Lessons Bundle

AVID Bundle

AVID Team Building Bundle

What's Included:

• Lesson Plan with a walkthrough of all the slides and a video overview and explanation.
• I Have a Dream Speech- google doc which includes a transcript for students to mark their text and come up with questions in the margins for the Seminar. They will also add an essential question at the top, summary at the bottom, and fill out the embedded vocabulary chart.
• Google slides- go over the lesson related to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his speech and discuss the process of a Soccratic Seminar. The slides include embedded links for students to follow along and access required documents.
• Participant Reflection- a digital Google Sheets document for students to summarize and reflect what they learned through the Seminar.

Directions:

• Students will discuss the background of the I Have a Dream Speech as directed through the teaching slides.
• Students will read and watch the speech video and follow directions for marking the text.
• Students will look for integrity and leadership qualities.
• Students will bold unknown words and add these words and their definitions to their embedded vocabulary chart in the speech text.
• Students will come up with questions for the Socratic Seminar using Costa's Level of Thinking.
• Students will meet with a partner to clarify any confusions.
• Students will summarize the text by answering the EQ in 3-5 sentences.
• Students will review the protocol for Socratic Seminars.
• Students will use their questions and provided sentences stems to have dialogue in the Seminar.
• Students will complete a participant checklist in order to reflect on the seminar.

Definition:

A Mini Socratic Seminar is a scholarly discussion of an essential question in which student opinions are shared and refined through dialogue with other students in small groups. In this mini format, the teacher or seminar leader facilitates the discussion for the small groups.

Purpose:

In a Socratic Seminar, participants seek to answer an essential question and gain deeper understanding of laws, ideas, issues, values, and/or principles presented through rigorous and thoughtful dialogue

Advantages:

• Teaches respect for diverse ideas, people, and practices
• Enhances students' knowledge
• Creates a community of inquiry
• Develops critical thinking, problem solving, speaking, and listening skills
• Clarifies one's ideas, ethics and values
• Maximizes student participation
• Encourages divergent thinking

Mini Seminar Directions:

1. Students are placed in small groups or virtual break out rooms of 5-6 students.
2. Teacher poses the essential question.
3. Teacher chooses a Socratic Seminar leader for each group.
4. The leader facilitates the seminar discussion by guiding group members to a deeper and clarified consideration of the ideas, a respect for varying points of view, and adherence to and respect for the seminar process.
5. Students may pose new questions when the discussion is exhausted. New questions posed must relate to students’ ideas and contributions in response to the initial essential question.
6. If dialogue slows use one of the provided questions to encourage discussion.
7. Students complete the participant checklist during the last 5 minutes of class.

More MLK Resources

Click HERE to see our other AVID resources.

We also have several great AVID bundle options available down below!

AVID Mega Growing Bundle

AVID Teambuilding Bundle

AVID Writing Bundle

Get ready to get up and move with our Seasonal Movement Cards! Perfect for brain breaks, transitions, or just getting those wiggles out, these printable action flashcards are designed for kids from toddlers to kindergarten. With a bundle covering all four seasons, you'll have a variety of movements to keep things fresh and engaging all year round.

Each set includes 12 flashcards featuring different object and animal movements that children can easily mimic. Whether it's hopping like a bunny in spring or stomping like a snowman in winter, these cards are sure to get everyone up and moving while improving gross motor skills and imagination.

Ideal for both classroom and home use, these movement cards are a fun way to occupy students with excess energy, improve listening skills, and teach them about different actions.

Themes included in this printable Bundle:

- Fall Movement Cards

- Winter Movement Cards

- Summer Movement Cards

- Spring Movement Cards

* A4 paper Size

* Best to print on card stock (Colors will vary depending on printer used)

Your opinion is very important, Feel free to leave your review.

_______________________________

Connect with The Fun Sheep:

Follow on TeachShare

Follow on Facebook

Follow on Pinterest

For our students, back to school is an extremely joyful moment. Use those first few days back to engage your pupils in a variety of activities that will help them get to know you and their fellow students. This Bundle, which includes more than 50 no-prep printable activities, is ideal for the first few weeks of school.

✅ Save more than 50% when you get a bundle!! ✅

This bundle contains the following resources:

⭐ All About Me Worksheet | First Day Of School Activities | Back To School | K-6th

These all about me worksheets are a wonderful method for young children in kindergarten, first school, and second grade to get to know their classmates and teachers. They may also be used as priceless mementos for parents! With the eight about me worksheet pages in this printable collection, your kid's will have a blast learning about themselves and their friends while developing important social skills. Featuring themes like 'self-portraits' and 'my favorite things', these worksheets are designed to be fun and engaging for young children. Download your printable collection today and let the learning begin!

⭐ Welcome Back To School Worksheets | First Day Of School Activities | First Week

With a joyful first day of school theme, these incredibly adorable printable Back to School Worksheets are a simple, enjoyable, no-prep method for preschool, pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and first grade students to practice math and literacy skills. These worksheets are great for teachers, parents, and homeschoolers.

These worksheets offer a fun and engaging way to reinforce essential skills while keeping young children motivated. With no preparation required, they are perfect for busy teachers and parents. The worksheets cover a variety of math and literacy concepts, including number recognition, counting, basic addition and subtraction, letter identification, phonics, and simple reading comprehension.

To make the most of these worksheets, try incorporating them into your daily routine. You can use them as morning work, independent practice, or homework assignments. For additional learning opportunities, consider extending the activities with hands-on projects or games. Download these adorable Back to School Worksheets today and make learning a joyful experience for your child!

⭐ Back To School and Library Scavenger Hunt | First Day Of School Activities

In search of an enjoyable activity to do on the first day of school? An excellent activity for the first day of school is the classroom & library scavenger hunt, which is included in this printable back-to-school scavenger hunt. Utilize this back-to-school task to assist in easing your new students into their new classroom and make them feel welcome! This fun and engaging activity will help them get to know their classmates and the classroom environment while practicing important observation skills.

⭐ Back To School Bingo Game | First Day Of School Activities | First Week

With the help of this adorable back-to-school apple-themed bingo printable, celebrate the first day of school! With its emphasis on visual discrimination, vocabulary expansion, and good times, this entertaining back-to-school game is ideal for introducing toddlers, preschoolers, pre-kindergarteners, kindergarten, and first graders to the exciting world of learning! The bingo game features fun apple-themed images and words related to school like 'apple,' 'book,' 'pencil,' and 'school bus.' Download your printable bingo game today and let the learning begin!

>>>> ⭐ More Similar Activities ⭐ <<<<<

We adore FEEDBACK! You also obtain CREDITS! :

• Access your TeachShare account by logging in.
• Select "My TeachShare" from the drop-down menu.
• Click on "My Purchases."
• Select ratings and provide feedback.

Terms of Use: By purchasing and/or downloading this electronic file, you are allowed to use the product for personal use as you like, but you are not allowed to resell or redistribute.

Follow my store and get all the newest product updates and freebies by clicking the green star ★ above.

♥ Search Key Terms: Back to school activities, back to school, first day of school activities, back to school resources, welcome back to school, activities for back to school, the best back to school activities, All about me, all about me for kids, all about you, all about me theme, about me project, essay on about me, project on about me, all about myself, all about me teaching aids, about me, about me evs class1, speech about myself in english, all about me activities for kindergarten, all about me activities for grade 1, about myself in english, name tracing editable, Back to school worksheets, back to school worksheets PDF, back to school worksheets for 2nd grade, back to school worksheets for 1st grade, back to school worksheets, preschool, worksheets, back to school worksheets for kindergarten, school worksheets, nursery worksheets, preschool worksheets, worksheets for preschool, kindergarten worksheets, back to school crafts, lkg worksheets, ukg worksheets, Bingo, back to school, school,bluey and bingo, back to school bingo, back to school locker, school lockers, school day, art school, back to school locker organization, Scavenger hunt, back to school, back to school scavenger hunt, back to school challenge, back to school haul, scavenger hunt challenge, back to school shopping, school supplies challenge, school supplies haul, jacy and kacy scavenger hunt, school challenge, blippi's back to school scavenger hunt, school shopping scavenger hunt, back to school stair slide scavenger hunt,

Looking for fun get to know me activities for the first day or week back to school? This Bundle includes 3 All About Me activities featuring fashion footware and is the perfect way to get to know your students! Crocs, Converse and Nike Air Jordans are popular among teens, and any teacher that presents an activity using them will receive immediate engagement and be crowned the "cool teacher." Use this activity year after year, as students get to know each other through their interests rather than completing a boring worksheet! **A DIGITAL VERSION OF THE CROCS ACTIVITY IS NOW INCLUDED IN THE DOWNLOAD!** Students can now fill in the text boxes and cut and paste the Jibbitz using Google Slides (or PowerPoint if downloaded).

Perfect for Back to School season to get your new batch of kiddos better acquainted with each other! Makes for a unique hallway bulletin board display as well, just in time for Open House!

These resources requires NO PREP - simply print, complete the short writing prompts, color, cut out and hang!

Boring worksheets begone!! ***CHECK OUT THE PREVIEWS***

This resource includes:

• Completed Color Croc, Jordans, and Converse Samples for Demonstration
• Printable All About Me Templates

You may be interested in the All About Me Back to School Bulletin Board Set which allows students to get to know each other through designing Crocs, Jordans and Converse! Comes with a banner for quick and easy bulletin board set up!

Or, if you're looking for an Early Finishers packet for every month, then save money by purchasing the Monthly Early Finisher Bundle. This Bundle includes all 12 months of the year and has fun seasonal activities themed for each month!!

Have a question?

Please check out the Q&A section or message me and I'll get back to you within 24 hours.

✔️Don't forget to leave me feedback! I love to hear what my buyers say, how the product worked for them, and any feedback I can use to improve my product! (It also earns you points towards future TeachShare Purchases)

**For personal and single classroom use only. If using with multiple classrooms, please purchase additional licenses at the discounted rate.**

★I would love to have you as my newest follower!★ Click here to follow.

This product focuses on the following areas: This product includes a 4 page teacher guide with tips and tricks when teaching mental health and mindfulness - focusing on feelings. Students will learn what feelings are, why it is important to talk about feelings, who to talk to about feelings, a list of feelings, situations that require students to identify the kinds of feelings that may be felt - students can write their response or circle the feeling picture provided on each page, students will also be provided with 5 picture of girls and boys showing different feelings. Students will be required to identify how these children are feelings. on the last slide is a blank human body image, where students can draw how they are feeling.

You may like these products as well:

Mental Health Curriculum Pre-K - 3rd Grade Bundle:

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Mental-Health-Curriculum-Pre-K-3rd-Grade-Activities-and-Tips-9476605

Individual Products:

Mental Health and Mindfulness Notes and Review:

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Mental-Health-and-Mindfulness-Notes-and-Review-9324564

Mental Health Resiliency Activities, Notes, and Review:
https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Mental-Health-Resiliency-Activities-Notes-and-Review-9330748

Mental Health Empathy, Compassion, and Acceptance Activities and Tips:

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Mental-Health-Empathy-Compassion-and-Acceptance-Activities-and-Tips-9476747

Mental Health Coping Skills - Activities and Tips:
https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Mental-Health-Coping-Skills-Activities-and-Tips-9476664

If you like this product, please leave a positive review. :)

Help students learn honesty and responsibility with Teach Your Dragon to Stop Lying Social Emotional Learning Worksheets + ELA. This 100-page book companion features over 40 activities including an interactive read aloud lesson plan, providing 15-20 hours of engaging lessons. Perfect for whole group, small group, and independent work, ensuring comprehensive learning and growth through ELA and SEL activities. Develop essential skills in an interactive and supportive way, with a focus on honesty, lying, and taking accountability.

Overview

Teach Your Dragon to Stop Lying Social Emotional Learning Worksheets + ELA is an all-encompassing resource designed to help children learn the importance of telling the truth and taking responsibility. Aligned with the CASEL 5 Social-Emotional Competencies, this product integrates SEL and ELA skills through engaging activities and discussions.

What's Included

• SEL Objectives: Focus on telling the truth and taking responsibility.

• Activities: Over 40 differentiated activities including:

  • SEL Skills: Forgiving Others, Forgiving Myself, Taking Responsibility, Honesty vs Dishonesty Scenarios, Honesty & Accountability (Abraham Lincoln, Mahatma Gandhi, Teddy Roosevelt, Eleanor Roosevelt).
  • ELA Skills: Making Predictions, Summarizing Fiction, Character Analysis, Compare and Contrast, Writing Prompts.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Learning: Integrating both ELA and SEL skills allows teachers to address multiple learning goals simultaneously. This dual focus not only enhances literacy skills but also supports emotional development, making lessons more holistic and impactful.

• Engagement: Interactive read-aloud lesson plans with before, during, and after reading questions.

• Differentiation: Activities tailored for varied skill levels, ideal for differentiated instruction.

• Long-Term Use: Extensive activities ensure repeated use without redundancy, perfect for self-contained behavior programs.

Unique Features

• Real Photos: Activities include real photos to enhance connection and understanding.

• Variety: Over 40 activities provide 15-20 hours of instruction.

• Family Involvement: Notes to families with suggestions for home support.

About the Book

In "Teach Your Dragon to Stop Lying" by Steve Herman, Diggory Doo, a dragon who struggles with telling the truth, learns valuable lessons about honesty and taking responsibility.

Initially, Diggory believes lying is beneficial and helps him avoid trouble easily. However, he soon discovers the negative consequences of dishonesty.

Through engaging and relatable storytelling, children are introduced to the significance of being honest and accountable for their actions. The book helps kids understand the consequences of lying and why honesty is crucial in maintaining trust and relationships.

This engaging story offers relatable characters, vibrant illustrations, and essential lessons on honesty and accountability, making it an excellent resource for elementary students.

Start teaching honesty and responsibility today with Social Emotional Learning Worksheets + ELA!

Curious for More?

Discover your next impactful and engaging interactive read aloud & book companion available here, each carefully crafted to ignite student growth on multiple fronts.

Learn More: Interactive Readalouds for SEL and Literacy Skills

Discover the power of an interactive read aloud in promoting social-emotional learning (SEL) and literacy skills in children.

Whether you’re a teacher or a caregiver, learn how an interactive read aloud can positively transform young lives with this blog post: Interactive Read Alouds: How to Use Them to Promote SEL and Literacy Skills.

Get Connected

Want to stay in the loop? I’d love for you to join my community on TeachShare and be the first to know about an ever-expanding collection of exceptional resources. They're all about boosting your teaching journey and empowering your elementary classroom with fantastic SEL and behavior support resources.

Earn Credits

And here's the sweet deal – with your purchase, you're not just enriching your teaching toolkit. You also have the chance to spread the love through reviews and unlock TeachShare credits that may be used toward more exceptional educational resources.