10th Grade Holidays/Seasonal Independent Work Packet

This is a fun seasonal Christmas and Winter Holiday geography activity that students will find engaging and fun!

This is a great lesson for the week before Winter/Holiday Break. Students will take a Christmas journey around the world! If you need an activity for 1-2 days, this lesson is easy to modify to the time limitations you may have. Not only will they have fun, but they will be learning to work together to complete the tasks! Every moment is a teaching moment.

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This lesson takes students on a journey using Journey Cards to cities and towns around the world that have Christmas names. Students will work in teams and will use Google Earth Online to explore each location on the Journey Cards as well as practice plotting the absolute location of each location. Students will look at the location, the physical characteristics, and fun facts. Every moment is a teaching moment, even those days before the holiday break.

OBJECTIVES:

(1) The learner will plot the coordinates of towns with Christmas names on a coordinate plot map using latitude and longitude (Absolute Location).

(2) The learner will explore cities and towns around the world with Christmas and winter-themed names using Google Earth.
(3) The learner will identify the continent, hemisphere, physical features, and interesting physical or cultural facts related to each city or town.
(3) The learner will evaluate and compare the towns and cities' location, environment, and living conditions to determine where they would most and less likely live.

MATERIALS:

• Student Christmas Cities & Towns
• Student Instructions
• Student Map to locate the coordinates (Latitude & Longitude Points) of cities & towns + Answer Sheet
• Christmas Cities & Town Google Earth Activity Journey Cards. (16 Cards)
• Christmas Assignment Teams Cards to divide students into groups.
• Map (Teacher Answer Sheet)
• Exit Cards

INCLUDES:

• Detailed Teacher-Guided Instructions
• Introduction Activity
• Procedure Instructions + Materials (Group Activity Pack)
• Closure + Materials

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It's time for everything pumpkin! Unfortunately, it's also time for back to school germs. Be prepared with this hassle-free, print-and-go seasonally themed lesson plan that will keep your students engaged and quietly focused on independently learning some bonus Fall vocabulary!
This vocabulary lesson plan is packed with fun and interactive activities that will enrich your students' Spanish Autumn vocabulary -whether you are there or not!
Here's what's included in this ready-to-use resource:

1. Vocabulary List: Kickstart the lesson with a curated list of 25 Spanish Autumn-based words. Includes foods, weather, clothing, traditional symbols of the season and more.
2. Repetition-Based Learning: Utilize the power of repetition to solidify vocabulary retention. Students will practice writing Autumn words multiple times, enhancing their memory and fluency.
3. Matching: Learners make connections between words and their translations. By actively associating and pairing words together, learners establish meaningful connections that enhance their understanding and retention of vocabulary.
4. Drawing and Labeling: Tap into your students' artistic side as they sketch and label their new words. This activity promotes creativity while reinforcing vocabulary and spelling.
5. Alphabetizing: Alphabetizing vocabulary requires active cognitive processing. Students must analyze the words, compare their initial letters, and determine their correct placement in the alphabetical sequence. This cognitive engagement deepens their understanding and promotes stronger memory connections with the vocabulary terms.
6. Word Search: Let your students become puzzle masters! They'll create their very own word search puzzles using new vocabulary. This activity enhances spelling, vocabulary recognition, and problem-solving skills.
7. Magic Square: Learners must analyze the available options and find the correct matches. This process stimulates critical thinking, encourages logical reasoning, and enhances cognitive skills, all while reinforcing the vocabulary.
8. Creative Writing: Students draw from previous language knowledge to create complete sentences relevant to the new vocabulary. This is a slightly more advanced activity that allows students to use higher-level thinking and creativity to form sentences using verb tenses and additional they are familiar with.

Keep your students engaged and quietly learning even if your substitute has ZERO Spanish skills!

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This bundle includes activities for the months of October and November! It's chockful of games, writing & drawing activities, including Would You Rather that will keep elementary and middle school students busy when they finish their work! Perfect for use throughout the months of October and November to help celebrate Halloween and Thanksgiving!

I made these creative activities because I needed independent work that I could use in my classroom that I knew students would actually LIKE doing!

What's Included:

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Would You Rather Halloween Edition This class game is a fun way to get your students excited to be in school, create relationships, and get students talking and connected! Questions are fall-themed and related to Halloween. All you need to do is project the questions on the board to get the fun started, no other prep is needed!

Halloween Early Finishers - Set of 12

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Halloween Fortune Teller or Cootie Catcher

Looking for a fun activity to celebrate Halloween in your classroom? Check out this printable Halloween Fortune Teller or Cootie Catcher that is just perfect for getting in the spooky spirit and getting kids talking and moving around!

Have students create this cootie catcher, color it, then let them play with a classmate they would like to get to know better. Purchase once, and this product can be used year after year! Pull this sheet for an easy and engaging activity during the month of October. Students will be answering Halloween-themed questions and can take turns every time a timer goes off if you want more structure.

November Early Finishers Packet This Fall-themed monthly packet features like puzzles, games, and SEL-centered drawing and coloring activities. They'll love the fun games they can play with a partner quietly, or anything from the selection of 20 fun pages of independent, challenging puzzles and creative activities this packet offers!

Would You Rather Thanksgiving Edition This class game is a fun way to get your students excited to be in school, create relationships, and get students talking and connected! Questions are fall-themed and related to Thanksgiving. All you need to do is project the questions on the board to get the fun started, no other prep is needed!

Disguise a Turkey - MIddle School Edition Help your older students celebrate Thanksgiving with this "Disguise a Turkey" craft that's designed for middle school aged children. They'll love disguising the turkey as one of them so it doesn't get eaten this Thanksgiving!! Help the turkey blend in by designing and cutting out a hoodie, and choose from an assortment of hats. Tom the turkey will blend right into middle school!

Thanksgiving Dinner POV Writing Activity This activity includes 2 options: students will draw and label what they're eating for Thanksgiving dinner, then they can either write using the point of view of what's on their plate, using the thoughts and feelings of each item on their plate. Or, students can draw and label their ideal Thanksgiving dinner and include their all-time favorite foods, and then write about their choices on the writing page.

Happy Thanksgiving Gratitude Card Help your students celebrate Thanksgiving by being thankful as well as mindful with this card they can color! Perfect for teens and secondary students who may not have the time or patience to make a card. Choose from 3 design options for the cover of the card. The inside of the card has a short writing prompt that is designed to help students think about why they are grateful to have someone in their lives. This card is cute and a fun way for students to express their gratitude this Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving Coloring Pages Help your students celebrate Thanksgiving by being thankful as well as mindful with these coloring pages! Choose from 2 different design options. These pages are a cute and fun way for students to express their creativity this Thanksgiving.

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Unveil the Maya Mysteries: Gods, Games & Rituals - A Captivating Reading Adventure

Dive into the heart of Mayan civilization! This engaging reading comprehension worksheet explores their fascinating religious beliefs and rituals, from majestic ball games to intricate offerings. Uncover captivating myths, decode a primary source, and answer thought-provoking questions, revealing the Maya's unique connection to the divine.

What's Inside:

• Immersive reading passage: Transports students to an ancient world of gods, myths, and rituals, exploring their profound impact on daily life.
• Diverse question types: Multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions assess comprehension, analysis, and critical thinking skills.
• Primary source analysis: Decipher an excerpt from the Popol Vuh, strengthening historical understanding and source evaluation skills.
• Unveiling connections: Explore the symbolic meanings behind ball games, offerings, and sacrifices, gaining insights into their complex belief system.
• Comprehensive answer key: Save time and ensure accuracy with a detailed answer key for all questions.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the diverse Maya deities and their roles in the universe.
• Explore the creation myth in the Popol Vuh and its significance.
• Analyze the symbolic meaning and cultural importance of the ball game Pok-a-Tok.
• Examine the Maya practice of blood offerings and sacrifices within their historical context.
• Appreciate the enduring legacy of Maya religious beliefs and their relevance today.
• Develop critical reading, comprehension, and analytical thinking skills.

Common Core Standards Addressed:

• RI.4.1, RI.5.1, RI.6.1: Read closely and determine what the text says explicitly and implicitly.
• RI.4.2, RI.5.2, RI.6.2: Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development.
• RI.4.3, RI.5.3, RI.6.3: Analyze how and why authors use evidence to support their claims.
• RI.4.7, RI.5.7, RI.6.7: Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information.
• WHST.4.2, WHST.5.2, WHST.6.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information.

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WEBQUEST

This comprehensive research project allows students to explore the history, customs, and traditions of this holiday. This research activity is perfect for the week of Valentine's Day, small group instruction, substitute plans, homework, and more! When you purchase this scavenger hunt resource, you'll receive the activity in both print and digital formats. The research questions provided allow for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups.

BULLETIN BOARD

This unique Valentine’s Day bulletin board set features 15 low ink posters with quotes, facts, statistics, and more. Included are interactive mini-posters so students can share their thoughts and feelings about this fun holiday.

These attractive posters create a beautiful bulletin board with minimal prep. Just print on standard 8.5 x 11" paper, laminate, and hang! Hang the interactive posters and watch as they generate conversation and laughs with your students. This set has everything you need to decorate for Valentine's Day!

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✔ How this resource helps you:

• Students will learn a lot about Valentine's Day
• The 3 engaging games keep students interested and motivated
• Students will be engaged (especially if you choose the more competitive variation of the WebQuest!)
• The additional hand-out is great for a sub-plan
• NO PREP and very little resources needed (whiteboard, printouts, marker, possibly dice)

✔ This resource includes:

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Most American students are very familiar with Halloween, but have they ever heard of Día de los Muertos? Chances are they are already amped up at this time of year, so why not capitalize on this excitement by squeezing in a little extra cultural enrichment?

This resource includes a Day of the Dead reading comprehension (in English), a list of Spanish vocabulary words that cover key elements of both Day of the Dead and Halloween, and 8 different fun practice worksheets. These also make great bell-ringers, homework or work for early finishers!

Includes:

1. English Reading Comprehension: Kickstart the lesson with a 2 page illustrated reading passage that covers the basics of Día de los Muertos including origins and new holiday-related vocabulary.
2. Short Answer: Provides an opportunity for students to apply knowledge and check comprehension of reading passage
3. Vocabulary List: From la ofrenda to la bruja, continue lesson with a curated list of 25 Day of the Dead and Halloween words in Spanish
4. Venn Diagram: Engage your students in critical thinking as they categorize their new vocabulary by grouping it according to the appropriate holiday.
5. Repetition-Based Learning: Utilize the power of repetition to solidify vocabulary retention. Students will practice writing seasonal words multiple times, enhancing their memory and fluency..
6. Word Jumble: Challenge your students' word recognition skills with an exciting word jumble activity. They'll create their own jumbles to reveal names of Halloween and Day of the Dead vocabulary.
7. Drawing and Labeling: Tap into your students' artistic side as they sketch and label their new words. This activity promotes creativity while reinforcing vocabulary and spelling.
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The constant buzz and excitement always makes late October one of the most challenging seasons to teach. Give YOURSELF a treat this Halloween/Día de los Muertos - Busy, Happy, and Quiet Students!

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➜ These activity sheets can keep upper elementary, middle school, and even high school students on task and motivated.

12 activities included in this resource:

• 1 Sudoku with solution
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Unravel the Mysteries of the Maya: A Captivating Journey Through Their Lost Civilization

Embark on an extraordinary adventure into the heart of the Mayan world! This comprehensive reading comprehension worksheet delves into the captivating mysteries, groundbreaking achievements, and enduring legacy of this remarkable civilization. Explore their towering pyramids, decipher their complex writing system, and unravel the secrets of their daily life, rituals, and beliefs.

What's Inside:

• Immersive reading passage: Transports students to the peak of Mayan civilization, uncovering their fascinating cities, advanced knowledge, and unique cultural practices.
• Diverse question types: Multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions assess comprehension, analysis, and critical thinking skills.
• Primary source exploration: Analyze an excerpt from a historical text, strengthening source evaluation and historical understanding skills.
• Unveiling hidden wonders: Explore iconic sites like Chichen Itza and Tikal, comparing Mayan pyramids to other civilizations and delving into their astronomical significance.
• Beyond the surface: Discover the daily lives of the Maya, from their food and clothing to social structures and the fascinating history of chocolate.
• Decoding the cosmos: Understand the remarkable accuracy of the Mayan calendar system and its deep connection to their celestial observations.
• Leaders and legacies: Learn about the powerful Mayan rulers and their lasting impact on the civilization.
• Comprehensive answer key: Save time and ensure accuracy with a detailed answer key for all questions.

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• Analyze the key characteristics and achievements of Mayan civilization, including city-states, architecture, writing systems, and scientific advancements.
• Compare and contrast Mayan cultural practices, like ball games and rituals, with those of other civilizations.
• Evaluate the impact of astronomy on Mayan daily life, architecture, and calendar systems.
• Understand the complex social structure and daily lives of the Maya, including food, clothing, and the significance of chocolate.
• Explain the theories and ongoing research surrounding the decline and collapse of the Mayan civilization.
• Appreciate the enduring legacy of the Maya and their contributions to various fields of knowledge.
• Develop critical reading, comprehension, analysis, and evaluation skills.

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Do you need engaging last-minute activities for your History or ELA students? Do you want to support diversity and foster an inclusive classroom community? Then download this Emergency Sub Plans Bundle for ELA, Social Studies, and History resource! These 10 unique WebQuests will keep students entertained as they learn about Halloween, Day of the Dead, Thanksgiving, Kwanzaa, Christmas, Martin Luther King Jr Day, Valentine's Day, St Patrick's Day, Easter and Memorial Day!

When you purchase this scavenger hunt resource, you'll receive the activity in both print and digital formats. The research questions provided allow for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can even use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more about the diversity in our country with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

Included in this resource:

• Halloween WebQuest - Learn the history and traditions of this fun holiday
• Day of the Dead, WebQuest - Also known as Dia de los Muertos, students will learn about this holiday celebrated in Mexico and other Spanish-speaking countries
• Thanksgiving WebQuest - Students will learn about the history behind many of our Thanksgiving traditions
• Kwanzaa WebQuest - Students will learn all about this annual celebration of African-American culture
• Christmas WebQuest - Students will learn about the history as well as enjoy finding all sorts of fun trivia about this international holiday
• Martin Luther King Day WebQuest - Students will learn all about MLK's life, his activism, and the profound effect he had on our country
• Valentine's Day WebQuest - Students will learn about this lovely holiday's history and the stories behind our customs
• St Patrick's Day WebQuest - Students will learn about St Patrick himself and the history behind the traditions
• Easter WebQuest - Students will learn all about both the history and modern customs associated with this holiday
• Memorial Day WebQuest - Students will learn about the history as well as modern and local activities and events
• Website evaluation form (located in each WebQuest)

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Need last-minute sub French sub plans or a well-deserved break? Experience the Seasons in French! These reliable emergency sub plans will captivate your students throughout the year.

This bundle contains lesson plans for each of the 4 seasons and calendar. It comes with 7 engaging worksheets per lesson and 25 season-specific vocabulary words. No more last-minute worries! Embrace the beauty of each season and immerse your students in the world of French with ease.

Here are some of the activities included in this ready-to-use resource:

1. Repetition-Based Learning: Utilize the power of repetition to solidify vocabulary retention. Students will practice writing school words multiple times, enhancing their memory and fluency.
2. Word Jumble: Challenge your students' word recognition skills with an exciting word jumble activity. They'll create their own jumbles to reveal names of target vocabulary.
3. Drawing and Labeling: Tap into your students' artistic side as they sketch and label their new words. This activity promotes creativity while reinforcing vocabulary and spelling.
4. Alphabetizing: Put your students' alphabet skills to the test as they alphabetize their vocabulary list. This activity reinforces letter order while strengthening their new vocabulary.
5. Creative Writing: Students draw from previous language knowledge to create complete sentences relevant to the new vocabulary. This is a slightly more advanced activity that allows students to use higher-level thinking and creativity to form sentences using verb tenses and additional they are familiar with.
6. Word Search Puzzle Creation: Let your students become puzzle masters! They'll create their very own word search puzzles using new vocabulary. This activity enhances spelling, vocabulary recognition, and problem-solving skills.
7. Crossword Puzzle: When students create a crossword puzzle, they actively engage with the vocabulary words. They must think about the meanings of the words, consider their spelling, and create clues that correspond to each word. This active involvement promotes deeper processing and understanding of the vocabulary.
8. Matching: Learners to make connections between words and their translations. By actively associating and pairing words together, learners establish meaningful connections that enhance their understanding and retention of vocabulary.
9. Dialogue Creation: Dialogue: Students draw from previous language knowledge to create dialogue relevant to the new vocabulary. This is a slightly more advanced activity that allows students to use higher-level thinking and creativity to form sentences using verb tenses and additional they are familiar with.
10. Code Breaker: Decoding the vocabulary is like solving a puzzle. It encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills as learners work to match the symbols to the correct letters to form vocabulary while providing ongoing review and reinforcement.

...And MORE!

Feel confident using this resource regardless of your sub's foreign language abilities. Enrich your students' French vocabulary while practicing words in a comprehensive and fun way!

Looking for more easy vocabulary practice? Check out my other Emergency French Vocabulary Lesson and Sub Plans!

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Are you looking for Valentine's Day activities that are engaging and fun? Do you want to motivate your students to learn about this holiday? Then download this Bundle Valentine's Day Activities a Research WebQuest and Classroom Games! With a choice of 3 trivia games and an editable research WebQuest, your students will be motivated to learn about the history, traditions, facts, and more of Valentine's Day.

TRIVIA GAMES

These comprehensive activities allow students to explore the history and traditions of Valentine's Day. These games are perfect for the week of Valentine's Day, small group instruction, substitute plans, homework, and more!

This engaging NO PREP resource comes with numerous multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. Games can be played in small groups or with the full class. A handout is included for quiet seatwork, homework, or emergency sub plans!

WEBQUEST - editable

This comprehensive research project allows students to explore the history, customs, and traditions of Valentine's Day. This research activity is perfect for the week of Valentine's Day, small group instruction, substitute plans, homework, and more! When you purchase this scavenger hunt resource, you'll receive the activity in print and digital formats as well as an editable version. The research questions provided allow for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups.

➟ This resource includes:

• Multiple-choice trivia questions
• WebQuest/scavenger hunt (The URLs provided in this WebQuest are not 'live.' They are kept very simple so that students can easily type the URLs in the search bar to hunt for their answers). Text boxes are all set, and ready to go! Editable version included.
• Reflection questions
• Instructions & Answer Keys
• Live links are provided on the last page of the resource
• Extra handout without answers
• Webquest evaluation form
• Terms of Use

➟ How to use this resource:

• For a classroom party
• For sub plans
• When your students need a 'brain break'
• And more!

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• Valentin's Day WebQuest
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• Valentine's Day Coloring for Mindfulness

Fall is here, and this Spanish Fall Vocabulary Bundle is the perfect addition to your lesson plans or emergency sub plans! Designed for beginning and intermediate Spanish students, this bundle covers essential autumn-themed vocabulary and cultural lessons. It includes:

• Fall Vocabulary Lesson/Emergency Sub Plan – Learn 25 fall-related words, including weather, clothing, and seasonal symbols. Comes with 7 engaging Spanish worksheets like magic squares, matching, and drawing & labeling.
• Fall Word Search – Fun Spanish word search featuring 15 autumn-themed vocabulary words, plus a Spanish-to-English translation sheet for added enrichment!
• Day of the Dead/Día De Los Muertos & Halloween Reading Comprehension Packet – A detailed reading passage about Day of the Dead with comprehension questions, Venn diagram, word jumble and more!
• Day of the Dead/Día De Los Muertos Wordsearch- 15 Spanish Halloween and Day of the dead vocabulary words and a bonus Spanish-to-English translation sheet!
• Halloween/Noche de Brujas Illustrated Vocabulary Maze - Illustrated vocabulary chart (with a blank version for labeling and a labeled version for drawing), an illustrated vocabulary maze for practice, and a blank maze for students to create their own puzzles!
• Thanksgiving Vocabulary Lesson/Emergency Sub Plan – Explore 25 Thanksgiving-themed words (foods, people, symbols of the season) with 7 worksheets including codebreaker, Leaves of Gratitude, and short answers!
• Thanksgiving Vocabulary Word Search - 15 Spanish Thanksgiving vocabulary words and a bonus Spanish-to-English translation sheet!

This bundle is ideal for both Spanish teachers looking to incorporate seasonal themes and educators needing emergency sub plans. Students will expand their Spanish vocabulary with fun and culturally relevant words like "spider," "pumpkin," "witch," and "pilgrim," improve reading comprehension, and gain insights into important traditions like Thanksgiving and Día De Los Muertos.

Grab all of these lessons together for 20% off! Happy Fall, y'all!

Love wordsearches? Check out more Spanish Wordsearches for more wordsearch options.

Check out my other Emergency Spanish Sub Plans for lots of other themed vocabulary sets that can be used for a sub or when you just need an in-person mental health day! :)

Are you looking for a Valentine's Day activity that is engaging and fun? Do you struggle to find a way to teach about this holiday that is motivating? Then download this edtiable Valentine's Day Activity Research WEBQUEST! This comprehensive research project allows students to explore the history, customs, and traditions of this holiday. This research activity is perfect for the week of Valentine's Day, small group instruction, substitute plans, homework, and more!

When you purchase this scavenger hunt resource, you'll receive the activity in both print and digital formats. The research questions provided allow for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can even use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more about winter holidays with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

➟ Ways to Use This Resource:

• Full Class Activity
• Week of Valentine's Day
• Small Group Instruction
• Homework
• Extra Credit
• Substitute Plan
• ... and more!

➟ This Resource Includes:

• WebQuest (Print + Digital Formats)
• An editable version of the WebQuest
• Instructions, Reflection Questions, Answer Key
• Live links are provided on the last page of the resource
• Website evaluation form
• Terms of Use

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• Valentin's Day WebQuest
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• Valentine's Day Bulletin Board
• Valentine's Day Around the World 3 Trivia Games
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• Valentine's Day Around the World BUNDLE

Fall is here, and this French Fall Vocabulary Bundle is the perfect addition to your lesson plans or emergency sub plans! Designed for beginning and intermediate French students, this bundle covers essential autumn-themed vocabulary and cultural lessons. It includes:

• Fall Vocabulary Lesson/Emergency Sub Plan – Learn 25 fall-related words, including weather, clothing, and seasonal symbols. Comes with 7 engaging French activity sheets like magic squares, matching, and drawing & labeling.
• Fall Word Search – Fun French word search featuring 15 autumn-themed vocabulary words, plus a French-to-English translation sheet for added enrichment!
• Halloween Vocabulary Lesson/Emergency Sub Plan – Includes 25 spooky Halloween words like "vampire", "mummy", and "potion" that students learn through categorizing, word jumbles, creative writing and 5 other activities!
• Halloween Word Search - 15 French Halloween words and a French-to-English translation sheet!
• Thanksgiving Vocabulary Lesson/Emergency Sub Plan – Explore 25 Thanksgiving-themed words (foods, people, symbols of the season) with 7 worksheets including codebreaker, Leaves of Gratitude, and short answers!
• Thanksgiving Vocabulary Word Search - 15 French Thanksgiving words and a French-to-English translation sheet!

This bundle is ideal for both French teachers looking to incorporate seasonal themes and educators needing emergency sub plans. Students will expand their French vocabulary with fun and culturally relevant words like "spider," "pumpkin," "witch," and "pilgrim," that will enrich traditional classroom curriculum!

Grab all of these lessons together for 20% off! Happy Fall, y'all!

Love wordsearches? Check out more French Wordsearches for more wordsearch options.

Check out my other Emergency French Sub Plans for lots of other themed vocabulary sets that can be used for a sub or when you just need an in-person mental health day! :)

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Need last-minute sub Spanish sub plans or a well-deserved break? Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, and general calendar terms will captivate your students no matter what time of the year you need it!

This bundle contains lesson plans for each of the 4 seasons and calendar. It comes with 7 engaging worksheets per lesson and 25 season or calendar- specific vocabulary words. No more last-minute worries! Embrace the beauty of each season and immerse your students year-round!

Here are some of the activities included in this ready-to-use resource:

1. Repetition-Based Learning: Utilize the power of repetition to solidify vocabulary retention. Students will practice writing school words multiple times, enhancing their memory and fluency.
2. Word Jumble: Challenge your students' word recognition skills with an exciting word jumble activity. They'll create their own jumbles to reveal names of target vocabulary.
3. Drawing and Labeling: Tap into your students' artistic side as they sketch and label their new words. This activity promotes creativity while reinforcing vocabulary and spelling.
4. Alphabetizing: Put your students' alphabet skills to the test as they alphabetize their vocabulary list. This activity reinforces letter order while strengthening their new vocabulary.
5. Creative Writing: Students draw from previous language knowledge to create complete sentences relevant to the new vocabulary. This is a slightly more advanced activity that allows students to use higher-level thinking and creativity to form sentences using verb tenses and additional they are familiar with.
6. Word Search Puzzle Creation: Let your students become puzzle masters! They'll create their very own word search puzzles using new vocabulary. This activity enhances spelling, vocabulary recognition, and problem-solving skills.
7. Crossword Puzzle: When students create a crossword puzzle, they actively engage with the vocabulary words. They must think about the meanings of the words, consider their spelling, and create clues that correspond to each word. This active involvement promotes deeper processing and understanding of the vocabulary.
8. Matching: Learners to make connections between words and their translations. By actively associating and pairing words together, learners establish meaningful connections that enhance their understanding and retention of vocabulary.
9. Dialogue Creation: Dialogue: Students draw from previous language knowledge to create dialogue relevant to the new vocabulary. This is a slightly more advanced activity that allows students to use higher-level thinking and creativity to form sentences using verb tenses and additional they are familiar with.
10. Code Breaker: Decoding the vocabulary is like solving a puzzle. It encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills as learners work to match the symbols to the correct letters to form vocabulary while providing ongoing review and reinforcement.

...And MORE!

Feel confident using this resource regardless of your sub's foreign language abilities. Enrich your students' Spanish vocabulary while practicing words in a comprehensive and fun way!

Looking for more fun and easy vocabulary lessons? Check out my other Spanish Vocabulary Lessons/Emergency Sub Plans!

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December can be exhausting for educators. Don't fight it. Capitalize on some of your students' excitement by sneaking in some vocabulary enrichment!

The vibrant, Noël-themed vocabulary flashcards is a great place to start. Explore 8 diverse ideas for classroom use, ensuring a dynamic and immersive learning experience.

Once your students have mastered their new vocabulary, the fun continues! Transform your classroom into a hub of excitement with engaging games like Bingo, Dominos, or a lively holiday Dice Game. These activities are perfect for stations, keeping your students active and involved.

If you are ready for some quiet time, the bundle offers 10 thoughtfully crafted worksheets utilizing the same vocabulary with a few bonus words thrown in! From word searches to categorizing, jumbles, and drawing exercises, there's something for every learning style. Ideal for bell ringers, early finishers, or at-home practice, these worksheets add a more focused dimension to your language lessons.

Seize the opportunity to cover all your bases this holiday season while saving yourself a lot of extra work!

Bundle includes:

20 Holiday Vocabulary Flashcards
Holiday Cut and Paste Bingo Cards
Holiday Dice
Holiday Dominos
10 Noël Vocabulary Worksheets

Noël Wordsearch

Noël Mazes

Looking for something a little more secular? Try my Winter Vocabulary and Emergency Sub Plan. This one is good all season long!

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