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The Editable Orange Shirt Day Truth and Reconciliation Workbook - Every Child Matters is a must-have resource for teachers looking to educate their students about the history of residential schools and the significance of Orange Shirt Day. This fully editable workbook provides a comprehensive, age-appropriate exploration of truth and reconciliation, and empowers students to reflect on the "Every Child Matters" message through engaging activities and thoughtful reflection.

Why Teachers Should Buy It:

1. Differentiated for Various Reading Levels: With two differentiated versions (Primary and Junior), this resource is perfect for classes with students at different reading levels. Whether you're working with younger students or those who need more challenging material, both versions allow for an inclusive and engaging learning experience for all.
2. Editable for Personalization: The fully editable PowerPoint format allows you to customize the content to meet your classroom's unique needs. Add local context, adjust the reading passages, or simplify the activities to suit your students’ abilities.
3. Supports Meaningful Conversations: This workbook offers a structured and respectful way to introduce the difficult topics of residential schools and reconciliation. The activities, which include reading comprehension, reflection questions, and creative tasks, foster empathy and understanding in your students.
4. Engaging Content: Students will learn about Phyllis Webstad’s personal story, the origins of Orange Shirt Day, and the broader history of Indigenous peoples in Canada. The workbook includes beautiful, easy-to-follow visuals and worksheets designed to captivate and educate.
5. Promotes Critical Thinking and Reflection: Encourage students to critically reflect on the impact of residential schools through thoughtful questions, journaling activities, and art-based projects such as designing their own "Orange Shirt" to symbolize the “Every Child Matters” movement.
6. Complete Resource for Educators: Whether you're new to teaching Orange Shirt Day or an experienced educator, this resource provides everything you need to facilitate these vital conversations in your classroom. It's easy to use, visually appealing, and ready to print or edit.

Included:

• Two differentiated versions (Primary & Junior) for various reading levels
• Reading passages on Phyllis Webstad’s story and the history of residential schools
• Indigenous culture vocabulary and illustrations
• Reflection and comprehension worksheets
• Creative activities (e.g., designing an Orange Shirt)

Ensure that your Orange Shirt Day lesson is impactful and informative with the Editable Orange Shirt Day Truth and Reconciliation Workbook - Every Child Matters. Help your students understand the importance of reconciliation and foster a culture of respect and inclusivity in your classroom.

Help your students eliminate stereotypes, prejudices, and any form of racism. Through this activity, children will be encouraged to recognize that skin color is merely a physical characteristic. By imagining themselves with different skin colors and drawing pictures of themselves accordingly, they will understand that despite external differences, all individuals are unique and equally valuable.

This activity promotes the idea that there should be no room for injustice or discrimination based on skin color.

It is our responsibility to foster equality and promote antiracism from an early age.

This activity serves as an excellent addition to the Racism (Skin Color) Anti-Racism PowerPoint Presentation.

Instructions:

Ask your students to draw themselves in the first picture frame. In the subsequent frames, instruct them to draw themselves again, but with a different skin color or tone. Afterward, children should cut out each picture and staple them together to create a small book. Finally, encourage them to share their picture book and reflect on their emotions and thoughts while looking at themselves depicted in different skin colors or tones. They will realize that they are the same and their worth does not change.

This resource includes:

• Page 1: How I Feel in a Different Race or Skin Color (Version 1)
• Page 2: How I Feel in a Different Race or Skin Color (Version 2)
• Page 3: How I Feel in a Different Race or Skin Color (Version 3)
• Page 4: Empty Version

Enjoy Teaching Racial Justice!

This bundle currently includes logic puzzles perfect for grades K-2. These logic puzzles are great for practicing critical thinking and deductive reasoning skills!

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Unlock the power of language with our engaging activity! Dive into the world of sentence creation and discover endless possibilities with our handy word box. Students will flex their linguistic muscles as they craft countless sentences, honing grammar and creativity along the way. Perfect for classrooms, this versatile exercise can be tailored by teachers with time constraints for added excitement. Watch language skills soar as students unlock their potential, one sentence at a time. Ideal for language arts lessons, ESL classes, and beyond, this activity fosters a love for language while building essential communication skills. Don't miss out on this dynamic tool for learning and linguistic exploration!

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Back to School Puzzles for 2nd Graders – Word Search, Maze, and Crossword

Kick off the school year with fun and engaging back to school-themed puzzles for 2nd graders! Includes word search, maze, and crossword activities with answer keys. Two word search options available.

Start the school year with excitement and learning with our Back to School Puzzles for 2nd Graders! This engaging set of puzzles includes a word search, maze, and crossword puzzle, all designed to captivate young learners and reinforce key back-to-school vocabulary and skills. Perfect for classroom or home use, these puzzles provide a fun and educational activity to welcome students back to school.

What’s Inside?

• Word Search Puzzles: Two versions of the word search are included – one with a colorful image to engage visual learners and one without for a simpler approach. Both options focus on back-to-school themed words.
• Maze Activity: A fun and easy maze designed for 2nd graders, helping to develop problem-solving skills and fine motor coordination.
• Crossword Puzzle: A beginner-friendly crossword puzzle that reinforces vocabulary and spelling skills through engaging clues related to the back-to-school theme.
• Answer Keys: Comprehensive answer keys for the word search, maze, and crossword, making it easy for teachers and parents to check students' work.

Educational Benefits

• Enhances Vocabulary: The word search and crossword puzzles introduce and reinforce key back-to-school vocabulary, helping students to recognize and spell important words.
• Develops Problem-Solving Skills: The maze and crossword activities encourage critical thinking and spatial awareness as students navigate and solve the puzzles.
• Engages and Motivates: The back-to-school theme and colorful options make learning fun and keep young students engaged.
• Supports Fine Motor Skills: Tracing through the maze and searching for words helps improve fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

Perfect for Various Settings

This versatile set of puzzles is ideal for:

• Classroom Activities: Use as part of your back-to-school curriculum, in literacy centers, or as a fun filler activity.
• Homework Assignments: Assign as homework to reinforce learning in an enjoyable way.
• Supplemental Practice: Great for extra practice or as a reward for early finishers.
• Home Learning: Perfect for parents looking for engaging and educational activities to support their child's learning at home.

Why Choose These Puzzles?

Our Back to School Puzzles for 2nd Graders offer a fun and effective way to start the school year. The themed word search, maze, and crossword activities not only make learning enjoyable but also help reinforce important vocabulary and problem-solving skills. With answer keys included, these puzzles are a convenient and valuable addition to any 2nd-grade curriculum.

These inquiry cycle cards are what your IB PYP classroom needs! They follow Kath Murdoch's essential phases of inquiry : Tuning In, Finding Out, Sorting Out, Going Further, Making Conclusions, and Taking Action. Perfect for inquiry-based learning environments, these cards help students visualize their learning journey and critically reflect on which phase they are in during any unit of inquiry. Each of the cards include the inquiry phase, associated questions and pictures to help students conceptualize the phases in each unit.

This resource includes six cards that can be used in various ways:

• Classroom Bulletin Board: Display the inquiry cycle prominently on your bulletin board to create a constant visual reminder for students.

• Reflection Tool: Use the questions on each card to facilitate student reflections during different phases of their learning journey.

• Group Activities: Encourage group discussions by asking students to categorize their activities or knowledge based on the inquiry cycle phases.

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This adorable Back to School Printable Fill Out Worksheets for kids by “The Fun Sheep” is a great School Keepsake Memory to Capture the precious memories and growth of your students or kids

Back to school activity to create lasting memories with these first & last day of school questionnaires! And compare experiences and accomplishments throughout the year

What comes in the product:

- 2 "First Day of School" Questionnaires (colored and black & white)

- 2 " Last Day of School" Questionnaires (colored and black & white)

- 4 pages to print

- A4 paper Size

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

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Encourage meaningful math discussions with this set of 15 Math Conversation Starters Posters! Perfect for promoting critical thinking, problem-solving, and peer collaboration. Display these colorful posters in your classroom to help students articulate their reasoning and engage in productive math conversations. Ideal for grades 1-5 and easy to use for any math lesson.

Use this growth mindset poster display - Under the Sea/Ocean poster pack designed to foster a growth mindset culture. This printable pack combines the power of yet, growth mindset printables, and creative classroom display ideas to empower both teachers and students. Included are two eye-catching Change your words. Change your Mindset posters, along with corresponding display cards that reinforce the importance of positive language and mindset. With 10 sets of mindset sayings and 20 cards exclaiming Be who you are, this pack provides a variety of fixed and growth mindset statements to spark meaningful discussions and reflections. Hang the Growth Mindset Bunting Banner proudly to remind your students of the transformative power of a growth mindset, while the I can't do this yet bunting banner serves as a powerful reminder of the limitless possibilities that lie ahead. Equip your classroom with these growth mindset resources for teachers and watch your students thrive as they embrace the power of yet and unlock their full potential.

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In this fun and back to school, no prep lesson and emergency sub for your Geography program, students will embark on a geographical journey to find specific countries using an atlas or google earth skills to develop their country finding ability, before labelling and coloring in the map. All neatly contained within a single A4 sheet.

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Empower your students to have empathy, compassion, the ability to take the perspective of others, and to understand that people often have different perspectives of the same event with these social skills building and empathy activities.

Encourage students to put themselves in someone else’s shoes to better understand how they are feeling with the included empathy and social skills building activities. Assembly is a breeze thanks to the no-cut, fold, and staple design of this printable. 

Included in this download is ONE “Walk a Mile in Their Shoes - Empathy Building Activities” Flipbook. 

This empathy and perspective-taking skill builder activity challenge students to:

• think about varying emotions
• evaluate the impact their actions may have on others
• identify what they can do to help others
• use empathy to see situations from various points of view

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Esta atractiva manualidad sobre Pearl Harbor está diseñada para reforzar los hechos históricos clave dell ataque a Pearl Harbor, al tiempo que anima a los estudiantes a reflexionar sobre la importancia del acontecimiento. A través de esta actividad de escritura reflexiva, los estudiantes conectarán los acontecimientos del 7 de diciembre de 1941 con sus percepciones personales, fomentando una comprensión más profunda de las lecciones que podemos aprender de la historia.

Perfecta para decorar la calse, esta manualidad también permite a los estudiantes compartir su trabajo con sus compañeros o llevárselo a casa como un recordatorio significativo. Se incluye una plantilla adicional en blanco, que proporciona espacio adicional para los estudiantes que lo necesiten o para los maestros que deseen introducir preguntas alternativas.

Instrucciones:

Recorta por las líneas de puntos para crear el barco. A continuación, monta las páginas y grápalas o fíjalas de la forma que mejor se adapte a la configuración de tu clase.

Este recurso incluye:

• Barco página de la portada
• Barco página contenido parte 1
• Barco página contenido parte 2
• Barco página contenido parte 3
• Barco página versión vacía versión 1
• Barco página versión vacía versión 2

¡Disfruta de este recurso del Día de Conmemoración de Pearl Harbor.

Holiday logic puzzles great for Kindergarten - 2nd grade!

These 3X3 logic puzzles are great for practicing critical thinking and deductive reasoning. Perfect for early finishers!

Each puzzle also has pictures to help early readers track in a class setting.

Answer keys included.

Master the Art of Addition & Subtraction with Foods: Fun & Engaging Learning!

Turn mealtime into math time! "Master the Art of Addition & Subtraction with Foods" is a creative file folder activity that makes learning math fun and engaging for young children.

Here's how your child benefits:

• Learning Through Play: This interactive activity uses familiar foods to teach basic addition and subtraction concepts.
• Hands-on Fun: Children will love building their own food creations while mastering math skills!
• Visual Aids: Engaging visuals help children grasp mathematical concepts with ease.
• Solid Math Foundation: Develop a strong understanding of addition and subtraction through engaging activities.
• Beyond the Basics: This activity goes beyond simple calculations, teaching practical skills like measurement and comparison.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Your child will learn to solve math problems creatively through play.
• Mental Math Mastery: Regular practice strengthens mental math abilities.
• Positive Math Attitude: This interactive activity fosters a love of learning and builds math confidence.

"Master the Art of Addition & Subtraction with Foods" is the perfect way to:

• Supplement classroom learning with a fun, hands-on activity.
• Keep children engaged and entertained while learning.
• Turn meal prep into a math adventure!
• Help your child develop a positive association with math.

Get ready to embark on a delicious math journey! Master the Art of Addition & Subtraction with Foods today and watch your child blossom into a math whiz!

Includes:

Adding and Subtracting Pizzas with pepperonis 3 pages

Adding and Subtracting Cookies with chocolate chips 3 pages

Adding and Subtracting Donuts with sprinkles 3 pages

Adding and Subtracting Tree with apples 3 pages

Adding and Subtracting Water with ice cubes 3 pages

Back to School Puzzles for 1st Graders – Word Search, Maze, and Crossword

Kick off the school year with fun and engaging back to school-themed puzzles for 1st graders! Includes word search, maze, and crossword activities with answer keys. Two word search options available.

Start the school year with excitement and learning with our Back to School Puzzles for 1st Graders! This engaging set of puzzles includes a word search, maze, and crossword puzzle, all designed to captivate young learners and reinforce key back-to-school vocabulary and skills. Perfect for classroom or home use, these puzzles provide a fun and educational activity to welcome students back to school.

What’s Inside?

• Word Search Puzzles: Two versions of the word search are included – one with a colorful image to engage visual learners and one without for a simpler approach. Both options focus on back-to-school themed words.
• Maze Activity: A fun and easy maze designed for 1st graders, helping to develop problem-solving skills and fine motor coordination.
• Crossword Puzzle: A beginner-friendly crossword puzzle that reinforces vocabulary and spelling skills through engaging clues related to the back-to-school theme.
• Answer Keys: Comprehensive answer keys for the word search, maze, and crossword, making it easy for teachers and parents to check students' work.

Educational Benefits

• Enhances Vocabulary: The word search and crossword puzzles introduce and reinforce key back-to-school vocabulary, helping students to recognize and spell important words.
• Develops Problem-Solving Skills: The maze and crossword activities encourage critical thinking and spatial awareness as students navigate and solve the puzzles.
• Engages and Motivates: The back-to-school theme and colorful options make learning fun and keep young students engaged.
• Supports Fine Motor Skills: Tracing through the maze and searching for words helps improve fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

Perfect for Various Settings

This versatile set of puzzles is ideal for:

• Classroom Activities: Use as part of your back-to-school curriculum, in literacy centers, or as a fun filler activity.
• Homework Assignments: Assign as homework to reinforce learning in an enjoyable way.
• Supplemental Practice: Great for extra practice or as a reward for early finishers.
• Home Learning: Perfect for parents looking for engaging and educational activities to support their child's learning at home.

Why Choose These Puzzles?

Our Back to School Puzzles for 1st Graders offer a fun and effective way to start the school year. The themed word search, maze, and crossword activities not only make learning enjoyable but also help reinforce important vocabulary and problem-solving skills. With answer keys included, these puzzles are a convenient and valuable addition to any 1st-grade curriculum.

This fun and engaging sorting activity for your students to explore the uses of light and sound. This printable resource includes 12 pictures that students can cut, paste and sort into categories of light and sound. It's a no-prep activity that promotes critical thinking and understanding of these concepts. This activity can be used after a discussion about how sound and light help us communicate in our daily lives. Students will be easily able to make connections when sorting these pictures.

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Step into a world of fun & learning with Unplugged Coding: DinoCard Dance & Movement. This printable pack includes 15 DinoCard movement cards, an unplugged worksheet and a detailed lesson plan. Engage your students in an exciting journey as they become roaring dinosaurs, stomp their way through the jungle, and wiggle their tails in a dino-tastic dance off. The valuable lesson plan takes you step by step through the engaging dance off and coding activity. As the students dance, they will also be developing essential coding concepts, such as sequencing and problem-solving. Roar with excitement as your students embark on this fun coding adventure, where creativity and problem-solving skills come to life in a fun and interactive way.

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Explore the profound lessons of Holy Week with this engaging mini book designed for children. This resource offers a meaningful exploration of Jesus' final days, connecting historical events with everyday experiences. Through reflective writing activities and a Holy Week challenge, kids will better understand Jesus' teachings and develop personal connections to these important lessons.

Perfect as a take-home activity, this mini book encourages family engagement. Parents and children can use it to learn and discuss Holy Week, fostering valuable conversations and reflections. Expect great feedback from families who appreciate this thoughtful resource.

This resource includes:

• Page 1: Holy Week Cover
• Page 2: Sunday Palm
• Page 3: Holy Monday
• Page 4: Holy Tuesday
• Page 5: Holy Wednesday
• Page 6: Holy Thursday
• Page 7: Holy Friday
• Page 8: Holy Saturday
• Page 9: Life Lessons from Jesus
• Page 10: Holy Week Challenge

Happy Holy Week!

A logic puzzle for each season (fall, winter, spring, summer) is included!

Great for young learners and early finishers! These 3X3 logic puzzles are perfect for practicing critical thinking skills and deductive reasoning. Each puzzle includes pictures to help assist early learners.

This engaging educational activity helps students develop their understanding of main ideas and details. Students are given a colorful flower pot and four flowers with main ideas and corresponding details. By matching the main idea(center of the flower) to the correct petal details, students learn to identify the central theme of a topic and its supporting information. Using construction paper, students can create their own unique flowers by coloring, cutting, and pasting them together. This hands-on activity benefits students by enhancing their critical thinking and organization skills.Teachers can use this resource to reinforce main idea concepts in various subjects and promote creativity. A blank template is provided for customization, allowing students and teachers to explore their own main ideas and details.

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