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Bring summer vibes into your classroom with this fun and interactive This or That: Summer Edition digital game! Perfect for brain breaks, morning meetings, end-of-year fun, or virtual class engagement. Students will love choosing between their favorite summer activities — from popsicles to beach days!

This resource includes:

A bright and colorful PowerPoint file

15 engaging "This or That" summer-themed slides

Great for classroom projection, distance learning, or interactive play

How to use:

Open in PowerPoint or upload to Google Slides

Share your screen or let students click through

Encourage students to choose and discuss their favorites

Ideal for:

Morning meetings

Last week of school

Summer camps

Homeschool or virtual lessons

Make your summer lessons more exciting with this simple yet engaging activity!

This creative Art Room Gaming Badges Activity was designed to be printed and displayed as examples while you teach. Use this Google Slide file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on a large screen. *NOTE: this is a yearly event; it will take most of a full school year for any student to complete all 30 gaming badges…and that’s a good thing! *Students may try for any badge, in any order, however, students will want to start working on gaining easy gaming badges first, before trying to get the harder ones done. *Once students accomplish the criteria for a certain badge, either the teacher or the student may take colored pencils (only) to color the accomplished badge, so it looks similar to the completed version. *Move on to completing another great gaming badge. Good Luck! I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy.

This creative Art Room Gaming Badges Activity was designed to be printed and displayed as examples while you teach. Use this Google Slide file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on a large screen. *NOTE: this is a yearly event; it will take most of a full school year for any student to complete all 30 gaming badges…and that’s a good thing! *Students may try for any badge, in any order, however, students will want to start working on gaining easy gaming badges first, before trying to get the harder ones done. *Once students accomplish the criteria for a certain badge, either the teacher or the student may take colored pencils (only) to color the accomplished badge, so it looks similar to the completed version. *Move on to completing another great gaming badge. Good Luck! I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy.

This creative Art Room Gaming Badges Activity was designed to be printed and displayed as examples while you teach. Use this Google Slide file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on a large screen. *NOTE: this is a yearly event; it will take most of a full school year for any student to complete all 30 gaming badges…and that’s a good thing! *Students may try for any badge, in any order, however, students will want to start working on gaining easy gaming badges first, before trying to get the harder ones done. *Once students accomplish the criteria for a certain badge, either the teacher or the student may take colored pencils (only) to color the accomplished badge, so it looks similar to the completed version. *Move on to completing another great gaming badge. Good Luck! I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy.

This creative Art Room Gaming Badges Activity was designed to be printed and displayed as examples while you teach. Use this Google Slide file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on a large screen. *NOTE: this is a yearly event; it will take most of a full school year for any student to complete all 30 gaming badges…and that’s a good thing! *Students may try for any badge, in any order, however, students will want to start working on gaining easy gaming badges first, before trying to get the harder ones done. *Once students accomplish the criteria for a certain badge, either the teacher or the student may take colored pencils (only) to color the accomplished badge, so it looks similar to the completed version. *Move on to completing another great gaming badge. Good Luck! I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy.

Cutting and coloring develop in-hand manipulation skills. This activity helps separate two sides of the hand and gives young children independent movements of each finger. Cut-and-paste activities help a child explore their creative side and express themselves artistically. It is a sensory activity that aims to develop fine motor skills and pincer grip. It also improves order, concentration, coordination, and independence.

This Pages will help little hands to learn how to use Scissor Safely and develop their Fine Motor with different shapes with this fun illustrations .

What You will Get

• 30 Printable Scissor Skills Coloring PAGES
• PDF + PNG Format
• HIGH QUALITY

NOTE

• This is a digital item.

• No physical product or printed material will be shipped.

• No refunds as this is a digital product.

JUST DOWNLOAD, PRINT AND GET STARTED

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

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• 10 Pages

• 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, girls, and teens

JUST DOWNLOAD, PRINT AND GET STARTED

• This item comes as a high-resolution PPTX files 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.

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.

Engage your students year-round with our captivating "Fun Holiday-Themed Activities Bundle! - Social Studies | U.S. & World History!" This comprehensive collection currently features 20 best-selling activities designed to infuse your social studies curriculum with excitement and fun across various seasons and holidays. Check out what's included below!

Back to School

• Blobs and Line - Classroom Icebreaker Activity
• Four Corners - Classroom Icebreaker Activity
• Would You Rather - Classroom Icebreaker Activity

Halloween

• Frighteningly Famous! - Historical Biography Project
• Historic Headstone! - Social Studies Stations Activity

Thanksgiving

• Feasting with Famous Figures - Thanksgiving Holiday Project
• History of Thanksgiving - Crossword & Word Search Worksheets

Christmas / Winter

• History in a Snow Globe - Social Studies Activity
• The History Elf Project - Winter - Holiday - Christmas - Social Studies Activity
• Winter Holidays - Christmas - Hanukkah - Kwanzaa - Crossword & Word Search
• Guess The Wishlist - Holiday - Christmas - History - Who Am I? Stations Activity

Black History Month

• Martin Luther King, Jr. and The Civil Rights Movement - Crossword & Word Search
• The Civil Rights Movement - U.S. History Vocabulary Crossword & Word Search
• The Civil Rights Movement - Funko Pop Biography Project

Valentine's Day

• Mystery History Date - Valentine's Day - Fun Social Studies Research Activity
• Historical Heartthrobs! Valentines from Famous Figures | Social Studies Activity
• History of Valentine's Day Reading Comprehension & Questions - Holiday Activity
• Valentine's Day Crossword Puzzle & Word Search Activity - Holiday - Winter

Spring Break / Summer / End of Year

• Draw Your Own Sandcastle! Spring Break | Summer | End of the Year Activity
• Biography on a Beach Ball! - End of the Year | Spring Break | Summer Activity

This is a growing bundle and will update as more products are created and included!

A simple icebreaker to get students moving, engaged, and connected with one another! Number the four corners of your classroom then follow the prompts on the presentation. Exit Ticket/Discussion included!

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Energize Your Classroom with the Blobs and Lines Icebreaker Activity!

Perfect for the start of the year or any time students need a confidence boost, this interactive team-building game helps students bond, learn about one another, and establish classroom connections in a fun, low-pressure environment. Blobs and Lines is ideal for elementary through high school classrooms, building a sense of community and breaking down social barriers as students move around the room, responding to thought-provoking prompts and finding common ground with their classmates.

What’s Included:

• Detailed Teacher Instructions: Easy-to-follow setup and facilitation tips for guiding the activity.
• Prompt List: A versatile set of prompts covering interests, hobbies, and values, sparking both lighthearted and meaningful conversations.
• Reflection & Debriefing Ideas: Thoughtful ways to wrap up the activity, allowing students to share what they’ve learned.

Key Features:

• Engages All Students: Encourages movement, communication, and teamwork, making it especially effective for mixed personality types.
• Customizable Prompts: Easily adaptable to fit various themes or to reinforce curriculum-related topics.
• Builds Community: Creates a positive classroom atmosphere, helping students connect and build trust.

Perfect For:

• First Day of School or Semester: Start the year off right with an activity that gets students moving and interacting.
• Classroom Community-Building: Ideal for establishing a strong sense of belonging and teamwork.
• Adaptable Use: Great for advisory periods, club meetings, retreats, and team-building workshops.

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This Shoe Tying Life Skills activity is an engaging unit that teaches students the essential skills of tying knots and shoelaces, promoting fine motor development, independence, and basic life skills. Through hands-on activities, students will learn how to tie basic knots and progress to mastering the "bunny ears" method for Shoe Tying. The lessons are designed to be fun, and interactive, and build confidence as students practice knot-tying techniques, lacing, and shoe-tying step-by-step. This unit is perfect for young learners, helping them develop coordination and practical life skills while making learning fun!

If you like this resource, be sure to check out our other Pete the Cat activities!

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Get your students thinking of the qualities they'd like to have in friends. Wonderful worksheet to get them brainstorming. Resource comes in colored and black/white versions.

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Great resource for the first week of school. A great way to help build community among your classroom or small groups. A great follow up activity to the book!

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Help build your classroom community by allowing students to brainstorm how they can be kind to themselves, others, and loved one's with this cute worksheet. Can be used individually or in group sessions. Resource comes in colored/black and white versions.

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Great way for your younger students to get acquainted with expressing their feelings in a safe and fun way. Can be a great way to introduce talking about emotions and feelings.

Two versions available; one with a border and one without.

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Cute and fun way for students to share all about their summer. Three different versions included in the download (2 colored, one black and white). Enjoy!

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Adorable back to school dinosaur themed activity pages. Allows students to think about their goals and aspirations for the new school year, brainstorm how they can be stellar students, rules they think they should follow in order to be a good student, and an opportunity to share a little bit about themselves. Students will have fun writing and coloring. Enjoy!

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This cootie catcher game is perfect for recess, lunch, or class parties on Valentine's Day! Resource includes two pre filled games and one blank game for your students to create their own.

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This cootie catcher game is perfect for the first day or week of school. Great for ice breakers, early finishers, recess, lunch, or end of day quiet activity.

Resource includes two pre filled games (color, black and white versions included) and one blank game for your students to create their own. Filled with questions students can ask to get to know one another, riddles, and would you rather questions.

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