English Language Arts Cultural Activities (by date, oldest first)

This resource only works on the newest versions of PowerPoint, these are PowerPoint 365, PowerPoint 19, or higher. It doesn't work on Google Slides.

Do you have extra time in class and you don't know what to do? Do you want to show the students books in a fun way? This is your tool.

It is editable. You can change the bitmoji and the titles of the books, changing their pictures for covers of other books, and changing their links for their corresponding links. You can even create your own reading-aloud videos and link them to the pictures.

How it works

Play the PowerPoint file in presentation mode. You will see a bitmoji (you can put yours) and a text that says "What book are we going to read today? (This question is also editable)

1. Click on the roulette and it will start spinning

2. Click again to stop the roulette. It will show a number from 1 to 12 and 12 book covers.

3. Click on the book that corresponds with the number shown in the roulette

4. Enjoy the read aloud

Books in this set:

- Squids will be squids (21' 36'')

- Actual size (5' 05'')

- Exclamation mark (3'20'')

- The dot (4' 19'')

- Pancho rabbit and the coyote (8' 33'')

- Firefly July (4'31'')

- The kid who changed the world (10' 22'')

- Grandfather Gandhi (8' 16'')

- Double trouble (7' 39'')

- Bat kitty (9' 44'')

- The haunted library (8' 04'')

- Where the sidewalk ends (11' 59'')

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Interactive Read-Aloud Roulette for PowerPoint 365, PowerPoint 19, or higher (Not compatible with Google Slides)

Looking for an engaging and fun activity to fill extra time in class? Want to introduce books to your students in an interactive way? Look no further! Our Interactive Read-Aloud Roulette is the perfect tool for you.

This resource is fully editable, giving you the freedom to customize it according to your preferences. You can change the bitmoji character, modify the book titles, replace book covers with those of other books, and even link your own reading-aloud videos to the book images.

How it Works:

1. Launch the PowerPoint file in presentation mode. You'll see a bitmoji character (you can use your own) and a text that asks, "¿Qué libro vamos a escuchar hoy?" (This question can be edited as well).
2. Click on the roulette to set it spinning.
3. Click again to stop the roulette, revealing a number from 1 to 12. Twelve book covers will be displayed on the screen.
4. Click on the book corresponding to the number shown on the roulette.
5. Enjoy the captivating read-aloud session with your students!

Books Included (all in Spanish):

• Oso pardo, oso pardo, ¿Qué ves ahí? (2'41'')
• Tamaño real (12'44'')
• Owen (5'00'')
• El punto (5'36'')
• Boris- Un nuevo compañero en la escuela (9'17'')
• El monstruo de colores (4'28'')
• Stelaluna (10'09'')
• Olivia (5'15'')
• La llama llama rojo pijama (3'15'')
• Huevos verdes con jamón (5'39'')
• El pez arcoiris (6'34'')
• La asombrosa Graciela (9'10'')

Note for Editing:

To make edits, please follow these steps:

1. Open PowerPoint first, then open the file from there.
2. Once you've made the desired changes, save your personalized version as a .ppsx document copy for seamless future use.

Don't miss out on this interactive and educational resource that brings joy and excitement to your read-aloud sessions! Your students will eagerly anticipate each spin of the roulette to discover the next captivating story. We value your feedback and satisfaction, so feel free to rate the product and share your experiences with us. Happy reading!

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This resource only works on the newest versions of PowerPoint, these are PowerPoint 365, PowerPoint 19, or higher. It doesn't work on Google Slides.

Do you have extra time in class and you don't know what to do? Do you want to show the students the books in a fun way? This is your tool.

It is totally editable. You can change the bitmoji and the titles of the books, changing their pictures for covers of other books, and changing their links for their corresponding links. You can even create your own reading-aloud videos and link them to the pictures.

How it works

Play the PowerPoint file in presentation mode. You will see a bitmoji (you can put yours) and a text that says "What book are we going to read today? (This question is also editable)

1. Click on the roulette and it will start spinning

2. Click again to stop the roulette. It will show a number from 1 to 12, and 12 book covers will be shown.

3. Click on the book that corresponds with the number shown in the roulette

4. Enjoy the read aloud

Books in this set:

- Squids will be squids (21' 15'')

- Actual size (5' 05'')

- Exclamation mark (4'58'')

- The dot (3' 45'')

- Pancho rabbit and the coyote (8' 33'')

- Firefly July (9' 12'')

- The kid who changed the world (10' 22'')

- Grandfather Gandhi (8' 16'')

- Double trouble (7' 39'')

- Bat kitty (9' 44'')

- The haunted library (8' 04'')

- Where the sidewalk ends (11' 59'')

Books in this set (all of them in Spanish):

- Oso pardo, oso pardo, ¿Qué ves ahí? (2'41'')

- Tamaño real (12'44'')

- Owen (5'00'')

- El punto (5'36'')

- Boris- Un nuevo compañero en la escuela (9'17'')

- El monstruo de colores (2'38'')

- Stelaluna (14'39'')

- Olivia (5'15'')

- La llama llama rojo pijama (3'15'')

- Huevos verdes con jamón (5'39'')

- El pez arcoiris (6'34'')

- La asombrosa Graciela (9'10'')

If you need to edit this file...

Don't open the file by clicking on it. Open PowerPoint and open it from there.

When you finish, save your copy as a .ppsx document.

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Looking for fun, no-prep activities to add to your classroom or homeschool? These cut, sort, and paste activity worksheets are perfect for practicing scissor skills, for sorting centers, as morning work or for early finishers, or as a fun supplement to holiday learning!

Part of the "What Belongs?" Series, the Holiday unit covers 15 holidays for full year learning. Each holiday comes with a full color sorting worksheet, two versions of the worksheet in black and white, plus a "what is missing" worksheet where students complete a holiday picture. This set also includes multiple holiday sorting worksheets so students can compare two or four holidays at once. Please see the preview above for a look at all the included worksheets!

Includes activities for the following holidays: Halloween, Remembrance Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Year's Eve, Valentine's Day, Chinese New Year, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Earth Day, Ramadan, Independence Day, and Canada Day.

Includes:

• 15 "What Belongs in..." cut and paste sorting worksheets (one for each holiday)
• 15 "What is missing in..." complete the picture cut and paste worksheets (one for each holiday)
• 9 multiple holiday cut and paste sorting worksheets for students to compare two or four holidays (i.e. Halloween or Thanksgiving, St. Patrick's Day or Easter, etc.)
• Two black and white versions of each "What Belongs in..." and multiple holiday worksheet for easier printing. One version instructs students to color pictures before cutting and pasting.

*Total of 39 different worksheets, plus black and white versions*

This unit is part of the What Belongs? Series. Find all of the units in the series below or check out the all inclusive bundle to save 20%!

What Belongs? Holidays

What Belongs? Places/Habitats

What Belongs? Seasons

What Belongs? Rooms of the House

What Belongs? BUNDLE

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Looking for fun, no-prep activities to add to your classroom or homeschool? These cut, sort, and paste activity worksheets are perfect for practicing scissor skills, for sorting centers, as morning work or for early finishers or for special education classrooms!

This bundle includes all What Belongs? units: Rooms of the House, Seasons, Places and Habitats, and Holidays. Each one of these units comes with full color sorting worksheets, black and white versions of the sorting worksheets for easier printing, "What is missing" worksheets where students complete a picture, and comparison sorting worksheets in full color and black and white. Please see below for full descriptions of each unit, and check the preview above for a look at all included worksheets!

This bundle is priced at 20% below the list price of each individual unit...purchase the bundle to save!

Included in the bundle:

What Belongs? Holidays Unit:

• Includes activities for the following holidays: Halloween, Remembrance Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Year's Eve, Valentine's Day, Chinese New Year, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Earth Day, Ramadan, Independence Day, and Canada Day.
• 15 "What Belongs in..." cut and paste sorting worksheets (one for each holiday)
• 15 "What is missing in..." complete the picture cut and paste worksheets (one for each holiday)
• 9 multiple holiday cut and paste sorting worksheets for students to compare two or four holidays (i.e. Halloween or Thanksgiving, St. Patrick's Day or Easter, etc.)
• Two black and white versions of each "What Belongs in..." and multiple holiday worksheet for easier printing. One version instructs students to color pictures before cutting and pasting.

*Total of 39 different worksheets, plus black and white versions*

What Belongs? Places/Habitats Unit:

• Includes activities for the following places or habitats: forest, ocean, Arctic, farm, beach, and pumpkin patch.
• 6 "What Belongs in..." cut and paste sorting worksheets (one for each place)
• 6 "What is missing in..." complete the picture cut and paste worksheets (one for each place)
• 5 multiple place/habitat cut and paste sorting worksheets for students to compare two or four places (i.e. forest or ocean, farm or beach, etc.)
• Two black and white versions of each "What Belongs in..." and multiple place/habitat worksheet for easier printing. One version instructs students to color pictures before cutting and pasting.

*Total of 17 different worksheets, plus black and white versions*

What Belongs? Seasons Unit:

• Includes activities for fall, winter, spring, and summer
• 4 "What Belongs in..." cut and paste sorting worksheets (one for each season)
• 4 "How do we dress in..." cut and paste sorting worksheets (one for each season)
• 4 "What is missing in..." complete the picture cut and paste worksheet (one for each season)
• 5 multiple season cut and paste sorting worksheets for students to compare all four seasons at once
• Two black and white versions of each "What Belongs in...", "How do we dress in..." and multiple season worksheet for easier printing. One version instructs students to color pictures before cutting and pasting.

*Total of 17 different worksheets, plus black and white versions*

What Belongs? Rooms of the House Unit:

• Includes activities for the following rooms: kitchen, living room, bathroom, dining room, bedroom, office, laundry room, baby nursery, garage, and backyard.
• 10 "What Belongs in..." cut and paste sorting worksheets (one for each room)
• 10 "What is missing in..." complete the picture cut and paste worksheets (one for each room)
• 10 multiple room cut and paste sorting worksheets for students to compare two or four rooms (i.e. bedroom or bathroom, laundry room or backyard, etc.)
• Two black and white versions of each "What Belongs in..." and multiple room worksheet for easier printing. One version instructs students to color pictures before cutting and pasting.

*Total of 30 different worksheets, plus black and white versions*

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This collection of puzzles – crosswords, word searches, matchups and more – brings to life the diverse achievements and contributions of women throughout recent history. An ideal packet for celebrating Women's History Month.

Includes:

• Women Leading the Way Two-Page Activity Set: features a range of political leaders and trendsetters around the world, a look at women leaders in the medical field, and famous women writers.
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• Crossword Puzzle – A Month of Holiday Fun
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Topics Explored: December | Hanukkah | Chanukah | Kwanzaa | Christmas | Las Posadas | holidays | tradition | customs | holiday customs

Holiday traditions and customs are different all around the world, and children love to learn about them!

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In this puzzle packet you'll find:

• "Deck the Halls With..." – Two-Page Activity Set, which explores holiday decorations through a crossword (using picture clues), two dot-to-dots and a fill-in puzzle.
• "Decking the Halls with Family and Friends" Word Search – Reinforces key vocabulary words from the Activity Set
• "Christmas Customs Around the World" Crossword Puzzle – Explores a range of interesting customs (from Amigos Secretos to Christbaumgeback) in 12 countries
• Christmas Customs Word Search Puzzle – Reinforces key vocabulary words from the crossword puzzle

This Renaissance-themed Two-Page Activity Set and Word Search Puzzle will educate children about the history of Europe and get them excited about the experience of visiting a Renaissance Fair.

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Includes:

• Jesters, Jousts and Joy Activity Set – Large crossword puzzle with facts about the Renaissance period in history; word search with various fun roles played by people at the Faire; twin fill-in puzzles that compare foods eaten in the Renaissance era and those eaten at a modern "Faire".
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Vocabulary Words:

animal skins Apache beads Bering Strait bow and arrow canoe ceremony Cherokee Cheyenne corn Dakota drums explorers fishing headdress history hunting Ice Age Iroquois jewelry lacrosse longhouse maple trees Massachuset medicine Miami moccasins Mohegan Mojave Native Americans Navajo pipes reservation Sioux smoke signal spear tepee tobacco tribes Winnebago

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Independence Day comes alive in this puzzle set, which focuses on the activities and traditions Americans take part in during the July 4th celebration.

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Includes a two-page Activity Set with multiple themed puzzles, and a vocabulary-rich word search puzzle.

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This 2-set puzzle pack offers a bunch of great ideas for summer fun, whether it's time for extra adventure or to get kids excited when summer boredom starts to set in.

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SET 1

• Sweet Summer Fun Activity Set – Crossword puzzle with summer activity ideas; two dot-to-dots; fill-in puzzle; large fill-in with things to do when remaining at home.
• Word Search Puzzle – Reinforces summertime action and fun with 40 vocabulary words and phrases.
• Reading Log & Certificate Set – Matches the summer theme and color scheme.

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• Chase the Blues Away Activity Set – Ideas for easy-to-do activities with friends; crossword with cool places to go; roller coaster dream maze; baking fun match-up; color-in that inspires kids to volunteer.

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Everyone knows about George Washington – but what about Franklin Pierce, the "Forgotten President"? This packet highlights the lives of these two very different presidents, and explores facts about many others throughout history, using a range of engaging puzzles.

Includes:

• Presidents Day Two Part Activity Set: a brief history of the first U.S. president, George Washington, who is still well-known today, and the "Forgotten President", Franklin Pierce. Features two crosswords and a color-in puzzle.
• Word Search Puzzle: Reinforces key vocabulary words used in the Activity Set.
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This multifaceted puzzle set includes:

• Two-Page Activity Set – with crossword puzzle about people and creatures found in myths; 3 mini match-up puzzles with mythical creatures, magical things and "golden" things in legends and tales; mythical creatures mystery.
• Word Search Puzzle – with 40 words that reinforce key vocabulary words used in the Activity Set

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The joy of Christmas combines with great vocabulary practice thanks to this fun puzzle set. Includes:

• Activity Set: Two-page set with Santa's workshop-themed crossword puzzle, ornament secret message puzzle, and Christmas customs around the world match-up
• Word Search: Reinforces key vocabulary words from the Activity Set
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• FREE BONUS: Santa-theme reading log and certificate set to encourage reading accomplishment

Winter is a season that's rich with meaning and full of potential for exciting activities with family and friends.

In this puzzle set you'll find:

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1. Facts about the season, myths related to winter (such as Morozko), and safety points (hypothermia, wind chill)
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Thanksgiving then and now. Learn about Thanksgiving traditions with this word search puzzle that features 50 key vocabulary words.

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Vocabulary Words:

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