2nd Grade English Language Arts Cultural Activities

Engage your students with this comprehensive Cinco de Mayo Activity Set, designed to help them have a basic understanding of this Mexican holiday. This set includes a variety of activities suitable for students in grades 2, 3, 4, 5, and even 6.

This activity set includes five different activities that challenge students to learn new vocabulary, facts, and perspectives related to Cinco de Mayo.

The activities are:

• 3 Cinco de Mayo Reading Comprehension Passages: The passages focus on the history of Cinco de Mayo and how this cultural holiday is celebrated. Multiple-choice questions and answer keys are also included for each passage.
• Word Search Puzzle: Find 25 hidden words related to the Cinco de Mayo in a grid of letters. The words can be horizontal, vertical, diagonal, or backward.
• Crossword Puzzle: Solve 10 clues to fill in the crossword puzzle with words related to the Cinco de Mayo.
• Word Scramble: Unscramble 11 words related to Cinco de Mayo and write them in the correct spaces.
• Vocabulary Passage: Read a short passage about the Cinco de Mayo and fill in the blank spaces with the correct words from the vocabulary list. The passage introduces some important terms and concepts related to this cultural event.

Each activity comes with an answer key for teachers and allows students to check their work independently.

You can use this product as a whole-class activity, homework assignment, small group, or independent activity.

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⭐️Looking for a fun and engaging way to celebrate Hanukkah / Chanukah in your classroom? Your students will have fun thinking creatively, practicing letter recognition, spelling, vocabulary, writing, fine motor skills and more with these cute Hanukkah themed forest animal craft activities!

⭐️This printer friendly resource comes with seven different animal crafts differentiated for students just learning how to write their names or students able to write in complete sentences!

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✏️Just print, color, write, cut, and glue to create adorable Hanukkah crafts that you can meaningfully decorate your bulletin board with or send home for your students to show their family!

✏️Great for literacy centers, sub tub, early finishers, independent morning work, partner work, small group work, or extra practice at home for your preschool, kindergarten, 1st, or 2nd grade learners!

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✅ Includes (42 pages):

• Bear craft - (6 pages)
• Squirrel craft - (6 pages)
• Hedgehog craft - (6 pages)
• Racoon craft - (6 pages)
• Rabbit craft - (6 pages)
• Deer craft - (6 pages)
• Owl craft - (6 pages)

✅ Bonus:

• How to use - directions
• How to make - directions

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Winter Unit Study for classroom or homeschool. Recommended for grades K-3. 55 pages of fun, interactive winter activities.

What's Included:

Winter Weather: Delve into the science behind the winter season, understanding the elements that make it unique and essential.

Animals & Winter:

Animals that Hibernate: Discover the fascinating world of animals that hibernate during the cold winter months.

Animals that Migrate: Learn about the various creatures that seek warmer climates when winter arrives.

Winter Holidays: Explore diverse winter holidays celebrated around the world, and understand their history, significance, and traditions.

Educational Materials:

Winter-Themed Worksheets: Engaging worksheets that reinforce learning and help review key concepts.

Discussion Questions: Thought-provoking questions to encourage critical thinking and discussion.

Project and Activity Prompts: Fun and educational project and activity ideas to further explore winter topics.

Winter Recipes: Get cozy with delectable winter recipes, perfect for enjoying together as a family.

Hands-On Learning:

Winter Science Activities: Exciting science experiments and activities centered around winter themes.

Winter Field Trip Ideas and Journal: Inspiring ideas for winter field trips and a journal section to record your adventures and observations.

Benefits:

Flexible Learning: Suitable for various ages and adaptable to different learning styles.

Convenient Format: Easy to download and print at home. Access your unit study anytime, anywhere.

Engaging & Fun: Keep your children engaged with interactive and enjoyable activities.

Holistic Approach: Designed for a well-rounded exploration of winter, encompassing various subjects and areas of learning.

How It Works:

Upon purchase, you will receive a link to download the printable Winter Unit Study in PDF format. You can print it out as many times as you need for personal use.

You will receive 1 file with a link to access your unit study.

Note:

This is a digital product. No physical product will be shipped.

Ignite the spark of learning this winter with this delightful and comprehensive unit study. Grab your copy now and embark on a wonderful winter educational adventure with your family!

Embark on a winter wonderland of learning and exploration now! ❄️

Please use a computer to download and not your phone.

This file is for personal use only and may not be reproduced or sold commercially.

I don't accept returns, exchanges, or cancellations. But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.

Thank you! :)

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Copyright © 2024 ArnoldWellnessDesign

Celebrate students' positive attributes on their birthdays with 50 pages of activities. The packet includes: Colorful images for reproduction and laminating Black and white images for coloring and crafting Word Search and Maze for small/whole group or individual fun Writing activities for factual or creative stories Top Ten Birthday Wish list Monthly Calendar List--pictures that represents months for recordings Reading recommendations for birthday celebrations Directions, ideas and tips for using the packet Photo opportunities Help students recognize and celebrate their positive attributes and talents with this educational, fun Birthday Packet.

This coloring placemat is perfect for your kids' table on Thanksgiving or for a Thanksgiving activity at school! Kids have plenty to color, space to draw their favorite Thanksgiving foods, and can make a list of things they are thankful for. Just print on 8.5x11 paper and leave out some crayons or markers!

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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with this engaging, differentiated reading comprehension for your elementary students!

This product includes fun facts about Cinco de Mayo and comprehension questions. Your students will have a blast while expanding their knowledge. Plus, the product comes with an answer key for easy grading and assessment.

Don't forget to check out my store for more engaging resources and be sure to leave a review for your next credit purchase. Happy Cinco de Mayo!

Spring Word Search Puzzles for Grades 3-6

Hello, amazing teachers! Ready to bring a burst of springtime fun into your vocabulary lessons? Our Spring Word Search Puzzles are perfect for your 3rd to 6th graders to explore and learn spring-related vocabulary in an engaging and interactive way!

What’s Inside:

• Spring Word Search Puzzles: Enjoy 6 vibrant puzzles that introduce students to essential spring vocabulary. These word searches make learning about the season both educational and enjoyable.
• Helpful Hints: Includes 2 hints to assist students in solving the puzzles, ensuring a smoother and more enjoyable experience.

Details:

• Number of Worksheets: 8
• Format: PDF

These word search puzzles are a fantastic way to add some seasonal excitement to your classroom while reinforcing vocabulary skills.

Note: Our Spring Word Search Puzzles are a delightful addition to your vocabulary curriculum, blending learning with the fun of springtime. Grab your pack today and let your students enjoy a fresh and interactive approach to their vocabulary lessons!

Are you looking for engaging Festival of Lights activities for kids to celebrate Diwali. Your students will love learning about Diwali with many different activities to keep them engaged. You can use these materials as whole group work packet, small group, individual work, or thematic station materials. These activities are mostly no prep and easy to put together.

What's Included:

• Coloring Page
• All about India Page
• World map
• Travel tickets to visit India for Diwali
• KWL chart
• Word search
• Word scramble
• Making words
• Game of words
• Acrostic poem
• Syllable sort
• Word sort
• Mehndi art drawing
• Five senses of Diwali
• Holidays of India
• Digging Deeper (Write 3 details)
• Comprehension passages (Diwali, traditional clothing)
• QR codes for Youtube videos
• Compare & contrast holidays
• Write about Diwali
• Color by vowels
• Vocabulary posters
• Vocabulary matching cards (picture, word, definition)
• Vocabulary word template
• I can, has, is worksheet
• picture vocabulary posters
• Making diyas hands-on craft
• Watercolor rangoli art
• Rangoli sheet

It is important to teach about different cultures and traditions around the world. Your students will love learning about Diwali. Your students can contribute to the understanding of this holiday and find an appreciation for the wonderful traditions found within this festival.

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Do you need a mindful activity for your students? Do you struggle to find an activity that will help them calm down? Then download this Halloween Coloring Activity for Mindfulness - Zentangles! These engaging mindfulness coloring pages can be used as calm-down strategies, for self-care, and for practicing fine motor skills. Your students will enjoy coloring these 12 coloring sheets that come with either a fun saying or zentangle border. Pumpkins, cats, bats, ghosts, witch's hat, and more, your upper elementary to middle school students will enjoy relaxing while coloring these sheets.

➟ How to use this product:

• For early finishers
• As a bulletin board
• As a way to relax and calm down after playtime

➟ Why Zentangles?

• For relaxation
• Relieve stress
• Team building
• Increase attention span
• Increase concentrate
• Make beautiful art!

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• 6 patterns with fun sayings
• The same 6 patterns with zentangle borders
• Terms of Use

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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'')

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The Thanksgiving Recipe Remix is a creative and engaging classroom activity that brings Thanksgiving-themed fun into a standards-aligned lesson.

Students get to craft their own unique twist on classic Thanksgiving dishes by combining traditional recipes with unexpected "twist" ingredients. Then, they’ll plan and present a persuasive commercial to “sell” their dish to the class.

This project is perfect for winding down before Thanksgiving break while keeping students’ reading, writing, speaking, and critical thinking skills sharp. With recipe cards, twist ingredient cards, detailed worksheets for different grade levels, and a commercial planning sheet, this ready-to-go activity saves teachers planning time and provides students with an experience that blends creativity with academic rigor.

Bring some festive fun to your classroom—your students will love it!

This set of 3 Cinco de Mayo Reading Comprehension Passages with Multiple Choice Questions is designed for students in grades 2, 3, 4, and 5.

It provides an engaging way for students to learn about the cultural significance and traditions associated with Cinco de Mayo.

Each passage explores different aspects of this festive holiday, from celebrations to dances and more. They include;

• Celebrating Cinco de Mayo: This passage explores the significance and traditions associated with Cinco de Mayo. Students will learn about the historical context of the holiday and how it is celebrated.
• Cinco de Mayo Pinata Fun: In this passage, students will discover the joy of pinatas during Cinco de Mayo celebrations.
• The Mexican Hat Dance on Cinco de Mayo: This passage introduces students to the lively and rhythmic Mexican Hat Dance (also known as “Jarabe Tapatío”). Students will explore the dance’s history, its traditional costumes, and the energetic steps involved.

The set includes multiple-choice questions following each passage to assess students’ understanding. Answer keys are provided for easy grading. Teachers can use this resource for whole-class instruction, small group discussions, or independent assignments.

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❤️Looking for a fun and creative way to celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month? Your students will love learning about Tiki poles and how they were used in Hawaiian cultures, while creating beautiful writing craft projects!

*NEW: Child size tiki pole craft added! (May 2024)

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✏️Use the informational guides to teach (social studies & history) about Tiki poles and how they were used in Polynesian cultures.

✏️Students can draw or choose from 8 Tiki faces to create their personalized Tiki pole based on traits that they, or their family members have. Works great as a social-emotional learning (SEL) activity!

✏️Writing crafts are differentiated! Students can color or decorate their craft, choose from a variety of writing prompts, and writing sheet options (dotted vs. single lines etc.)

✏️Create crafts using construction paper or paper towel rolls.

✏️Use the arts and craft writing projects to meaningfully decorate your bulletin board, classroom, or hallway, while displaying your students' creativity!

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⭐️Great for centers (literacy, writing, art, social studies), whole group lessons, independent work, partner work, indoor recess, sub tub, social-emotional projects, intervention programs and more!

⭐️This resource is low prep and will save you time! Simply print and go!

⭐️Create a writing bulletin board, door, or hallway by displaying craftivities!

⭐️Check out the preview and video for a sneak peek!

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✅ Includes: (61 pages)

Informational Guides: (3 pages)

☑ Tiki pole cultural information (2 pages)

☑ Hawaiian Tiki gods & goddesses guide (1 page)

Craft: (14 pages)

☑ Craft directions (1 page)

☑ Craft example (1 page)

☑ Craft pieces (12 pages)

Brainstorming Worksheets: (4 pages)

☑ Brainstorm sheet for informative writing (1 page)

☑ Brainstorm sheet for narrative writing (1 page)

☑ Brainstorm sheet for personal narrative writing (1 page)

☑ Brainstorm sheet for persuasive writing (1 page)

Differentiated Writing Assignments (optional): (40 pages)

☑ Tracing qualities of gods or goddesses (6 pages)

☑ Blank boxes - large & small sizes (8 pages)

☑ Sequencing (first, next, then, etc.) - large & small sizes (8 pages)

☑ Writing project - full page, “All About Tiki Poles” (2 pages)

☑ Writing project - full page, “All About Tiki Gods” (2 pages)

☑ Writing project - full page, “All About Hawaii” (2 pages)

☑ Writing project - full page, “A Tropical Nightmare” (2 pages)

☑ Writing project- full page, “My Tiki Pole” (2 pages)

☑ Writing project- full page, “My Hawaiian Island” (2 pages)

☑ Writing project- full page, “My Summer Vacation” (2 pages)

☑ Writing project- full page, “Why I Deserve a Hawaiian Vacation” (2 pages)

☑ Writing project- full page, “The Best Hawaiian Animal” (2 pages)

✅ Bonus: (59 pages)

☑ What you need to know (1 page)

☑ Table of contents (4 pages)

☑ Black and white set (54 pages)

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Winter Unit Study for classroom or homeschool. Recommended for grades K-3. 55 pages of fun, interactive winter activities.

What's Included:

Winter Weather: Delve into the science behind the winter season, understanding the elements that make it unique and essential.

Animals & Winter:

Animals that Hibernate: Discover the fascinating world of animals that hibernate during the cold winter months.

Animals that Migrate: Learn about the various creatures that seek warmer climates when winter arrives.

Winter Holidays: Explore diverse winter holidays celebrated around the world, and understand their history, significance, and traditions.

Educational Materials:

Winter-Themed Worksheets: Engaging worksheets that reinforce learning and help review key concepts.

Discussion Questions: Thought-provoking questions to encourage critical thinking and discussion.

Project and Activity Prompts: Fun and educational project and activity ideas to further explore winter topics.

Winter Recipes: Get cozy with delectable winter recipes, perfect for enjoying together as a family.

Hands-On Learning:

Winter Science Activities: Exciting science experiments and activities centered around winter themes.

Winter Field Trip Ideas and Journal: Inspiring ideas for winter field trips and a journal section to record your adventures and observations.

Benefits:

Flexible Learning: Suitable for various ages and adaptable to different learning styles.

Convenient Format: Easy to download and print at home. Access your unit study anytime, anywhere.

Engaging & Fun: Keep your children engaged with interactive and enjoyable activities.

Holistic Approach: Designed for a well-rounded exploration of winter, encompassing various subjects and areas of learning.

How It Works:

Upon purchase, you will receive a link to download the printable Winter Unit Study in PDF format. You can print it out as many times as you need for personal use.

You will receive 1 file with a link to access your unit study.

Note:

This is a digital product. No physical product will be shipped.

Ignite the spark of learning this winter with this delightful and comprehensive unit study. Grab your copy now and embark on a wonderful winter educational adventure with your family!

Embark on a winter wonderland of learning and exploration now! ❄️

Please use a computer to download and not your phone.

This file is for personal use only and may not be reproduced or sold commercially.

I don't accept returns, exchanges, or cancellations. But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.

Thank you! :)

-Jennifer

Copyright © 2024 ArnoldWellnessDesign

Summer Word Search Puzzles for Grades 3-6

Hello, fantastic teachers! ☀️ Ready to add some summer fun to your classroom? Our Summer Word Search Puzzles are perfect for your 3rd to 6th graders to explore summer vocabulary while enjoying a bit of word search excitement!

What’s Inside:

• Summer Word Search Puzzles: Dive into 5 engaging puzzles designed to help students practice and expand their summer vocabulary. Each puzzle is packed with themed words to make learning enjoyable and relevant.
• Helpful Hints: Includes 2 hints to assist students as they solve the puzzles, making the activity both educational and fun.

Details:

• Number of Worksheets: 7
• Format: PDF

These word search puzzles are a great way to make summer-themed vocabulary practice interactive and enjoyable, perfect for adding a touch of seasonal fun to your ELA lessons.

Note: Our Summer Word Search Puzzles are a wonderful addition to your classroom activities, bringing both educational value and summertime excitement. Grab your pack today and let your students enjoy a fun and educational summer break!

Embark on a meaningful journey through history with our inspiring teaching resource on TeachShare, dedicated to Martin Luther King Jr. Day! Engage your students with captivating hands-on activities, such as creating a classroom peace wreath and crafting big words graffiti. Dive into language arts with our comprehensive materials, featuring word sorts, phonics coloring sheets, and syllable sorts that promote both literacy skills and historical understanding. This resource not only enriches academic learning but also underscores the importance of teaching about our history and the transformative impact of individuals like MLK. Empower your students with the knowledge of inspiring changes that have shaped our nation, fostering a sense of unity and justice. Spark thoughtful discussions and instill a sense of civic responsibility with this essential resource that brings history to life in the classroom.

What's Included:

• Coloring page
• KWL chart
• Word search
• Word scramble with answer key
• Making words
• Game of words
• Acrostic poem
• Syllable sort with answer key
• Word sort with answer key
• Big words worksheet
• Big words graffiti graphing worksheet
• Digging deeper (Write 3 details)
• Comprehension passage
• QR codes for Youtube videos on the Montgomery bus boycott
• Write about Martin Luther King Day
• What is peace cut and sort
• I can be peaceful (write three ways you can be a peaceful classmate)
• Color by phonics with answer key
• STEM activity to break open eggs to see similarities and differences
• Classroom peace wreath
• Two versions of a MLK timeline.

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Do you need a calming yet engaging activity before Thanksgiving break? These mindfulness coloring pages can be used as calm down strategies, for self care, and for practicing fine motor skills. Your students will enjoy coloring these turkeys that come with either a fun saying or zentangle border. Your upper elementary students will enjoy relaxing while coloring these sheets.

How to use this product:

• For early finishers
• As a bulletin board
• As a way to relax and calm down after playtime

Why Zentangles?

• For relaxation
• Relieve stress
• Team building
• Increase attention span
• Increase concentrate
• Make beautiful art!

This product includes:

• 6 patterns with fun sayings
• The same 6 patterns with zentangle borders
• Terms of Use

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❤ Other Resources You'll LOVE:

• Thanksgiving Bulletin Board on Thankfulness
• Halloween Bulletin Board QUOTES Elementary
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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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❤️Looking for a fun and creative way to celebrate Native American Heritage or Indigenous Peoples' Day in your classroom? Your students will love learning about totem poles and how they were used in Native American cultures, while making beautiful writing craft projects and worksheets!

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✏️Use the cultural guide and symbols guide to teach (social studies & history) about totem poles and how they were used in Native American cultures.

✏️Students can choose from 13 animals to create their personalized totem pole based on traits that they or their family members have. Works great as a social-emotional learning (SEL) activity!

✏️Crafts are differentiated! Students can color or decorate their craft, choose from a variety of writing prompts, and writing sheet options (dotted vs. single lines etc.)

✏️Dive deeper with reading comprehension, true or false, vocabulary, and sentence-fixing worksheets!

✏️Use the arts and craft writing projects to meaningfully decorate your bulletin board, classroom, or hallway, while displaying your students' creativity!

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⭐️Great for centers (literacy, writing, art), whole group lessons, independent work, partner work, indoor recess, sub tub, intervention programs, and more!

⭐️This resource is low prep and will save you time! Simply print and go!

⭐️Create a writing bulletin board, door, or hallway by displaying craftivities!

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✅ Includes: (35 pages)

Teaching Materials: (5 pages)

☑ Totem pole information (2 pages)

☑ Animal symbols guide (3 pages)

Craft Project: (5 pages)

☑ Craft directions (1 page)

☑ Craft example (1 page)

☑ Craft pieces (3 pages)

Writing Projects: (13 pages)

☑ Animal name tracing - dotted lines (3 pages)

☑ Animal name / trait - blank dotted lines (1 page)

☑ Animal name / trait - blank solid lines (1 page)

☑ Sequencing (first, next, then, etc.) - blank dotted lines (2 pages)

☑ Sequencing (first, next, then, etc.) - blank solid lines (2 pages)

☑ "My Totem Pole" - dotted lines (1 page)

☑ "All About Totem Poles" - dotted lines (1 page)

☑ "My Totem Pole" - solid lines (1 page)

☑ "All About Totem Poles" - solid lines (1 page)

Worksheets: (12 pages)

☑ Reading comprehension (3 pages)

☑ True or False (3 pages)

☑ Vocabulary words (3 pages)

☑ Fix the sentences (3 pages)

✅ Bonus: (39 pages)

☑ What you need to know (1 page)

☑ Table of contents (3 pages)

☑ Black and white set (35 pages)

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✏️Writing prompt ideas:

☑ animal symbol names

☑ animal symbol traits

☑ all about totem poles in Native American cultures

☑ all about the students' personalized totem pole

✅ Animal symbols included: (13 animals)

☑ badger

☑ bear

☑ beaver

☑ deer

☑ fox

☑ frog

☑ moose

☑ otter

☑ owl

☑ rabbit

☑ squirrel

☑ thunderbird

☑ wolf

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Are you looking for engaging Day of the Dead activities for kids to celebrate Día de los Muertos for October 31st-November 2nd? Your students can learn will love learning about Dia de los Muertos with many different activities to keep them engaged. You can use these materials as whole group work packet, small group, individual work, or thematic station materials. These activities are mostly no prep and easy to put together.

What's Included:

• Coloring Page
• All about Mexico Page
• World map
• Travel tickets to visit Mexico for Dia de los Muertos
• KWL chart
• Word search
• Word scramble
• Making words
• Game of words
• Acrostic poem
• Syllable sort
• Word sort
• Five senses of Dia de los Muertos
• Holidays of Mexico
• Comprehension passages
• QR code for youtube videos
• Compare & contrast holidays
• Write about Dia de los Muertos
• Color by vowels
• Vocabulary posters
• Vocabulary matching cards (picture, word, definition)
• Vocabulary word template
• I can, has, is worksheet
• picture vocabulary posters
• Tissue paper marigolds
• Sugar skull craft

It is important to teach about different cultures and traditions around the world. Your students will love learning about Dia de los Muertos. Your students can contribute to the understanding of this holiday and find an appreciation for the wonderful traditions found within this holiday.

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