2nd Grade Holidays/Seasonal Lesson

1. Hispanic Heritage Month craft selfie

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month craft in style with Selfie Student-teste Activity! Inspire your students to dive into the vibrant world of Hispanic Heritage with this engaging and interactive project. Our Hispanic Heritage Month craft combines creativity, history, and technology to provide a unique learning experience that will captivate learners of all ages.

This resource includes:

- Teacher’s guide for 2 - 45-minute lesson

- 4 printables

- A presentation on the work of Frida Kahlo

- Background information on Mexican culture

2. Hispanic Heritage Month craft

Dive into the captivating world of Hispanic culture with our Hispanic Heritage Month craft! Our comprehensive teacher's guide provides step-by-step instructions for facilitating this immersive Hispanic Heritage Month craft in your classroom.

This hands-on student-tested activity allows students to pay homage to this legendary artist Frida Kahlo by creating their personalized shrines inspired by her vibrant artwork and indomitable spirit.

Guiding students through the process of designing and constructing their shrines, we've got you covered every step of the way.

This resource includes:

- 20 slides

- 2 worksheet

- 2 templates + 1 printable stickers

- 1 step-by-step drawing

- Teacher’s guide for 4:45-minute lesson

3. Hispanic Heritage Month activities art

This student-tested activity brings the rich culture of Mexico to life in your classroom with this engaging activity designed specifically for Hispanic Heritage Month activities art. Immerse your students in the beauty and tradition of Oaxacan pottery as they explore the fascinating world art.

This comprehensive teacher's guide provides everything you need to seamlessly integrate this Hispanic Heritage Month activities art into your lesson plans.

The accompanying worksheet reinforces key concepts and allows students to showcase their understanding of Hispanic art through a variety of engaging exercises. Whether they're learning about different pottery techniques or exploring the symbolism behind traditional designs, this worksheet is sure to spark meaningful discussions and creative expression.

This resource includes:

- Teacher’s guide for 2 - 45-minute lesson - From background information on the history and significance of Oaxacan pottery to step-by-step instructions for creating stunning pottery-inspired artwork, you'll have all the tools you need to captivate your students' imaginations.

- 1 worksheet

- 1 poster

Engage learners in a perfect Thanksgiving Bible Lesson!

Using the Bible lesson of the one thankful leper, teach the valuable lesson of thankfulness through Reading, Writing, Playing, Creating and Singing,!

This is the PERFECT Christian Thanksgiving Lesson for:

• Sunday School
• Homeschool Morning Basket
• Christian Preschool & Kindergarten Circle time
• Thanksgiving Day and Class Parties

56 Pages total!!

Here is what is included:

•Bible Lesson Book-Teacher Edition: Full-sized, colorful large print pages for reading aloud

• Prayer: A short and sweet little prayer you can pray with your littles.
• Discussion Questions: A list of questions you can choose from to read after the lesson.
• Original Song to Sing: Simple original song about the lesson that is set to a familiar tune to sing with the littles.

•Mini Bible Lesson Book- Student Edition: The lesson is on mini pages in black and white so students can color! Great for take-home or small groups.

Thankful No Prep Printables --->

• 2 Cheerful Coloring Sheets with Bible Verses on them

• Word Search : Find words from the lesson in the word search

• Maze: Follow the path through the maze from the leper to Jesus

• Fill in the Blanks: Psalm 100 written with several blanks

• Math: Count items from pictures from the lesson!

• Phonics: Beginning Sounds : Littles will circle the beginning sound of words from the lesson

• Cut & Paste Activity: Cut & Paste Pictures to match the nine men who did not say thank you & the one that did.

• Writing Prompt :

•Writing Prompt/ Activity: Students respond to the lesson with "What are you most thankful for?"

•Thankful Hands Dramatic Play and Interactive Storytelling Prop: Print out sets of hands to glue together. Each finger represents one of the lepers. You flip it over when they are healed and add a heart when the one says thank you .

•Thankful Tree Paint Craft: Young learners will get creative in painting fall leaves on a tree that says “ Give Thanks to the Lord for He is good!” Psalm 106

Thankful Tree Cut & Paste: Littles will tell/write what they are thankful for on fall leaves and cut and paste onto the tree. You can choose this option if you do not want to paint.

•Playlist: A list and links to great Kids Music, Contemporary Christian, Worship Songs and Hymns that are about being thankful! You could lead the kids in worship, sing along or simply have them playing while you learn and play.

Thank you and HAPPY TEACHING

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The Pumpkin Patch Parable: Shine Your Light for Jesus

The Holy Trinity

Days of Creation

I am Wonderfully Made

God is Love

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Looking to break the ice and make new friends this Valentine's Day? Our Valentine's Day Mingle is the perfect activity for you!
Here's why this Mingle is EPIC for Students:

• Find Your Match! Play our interactive game where you mingle with classmates and discover who shares your hidden quirks and interests. This isn't your ordinary classroom setting – it's a chance to truly connect with your peers!
• Boost Your Social Superpowers! Sharpen your communication, listening, and empathy skills as you chat and discover common ground. This Mingle is like social skills bootcamp – you'll learn how to build connections that last.
• Confidence is Key! Feeling shy? No worries! This supportive and inclusive environment is all about building confidence and making new friends.
• Friendship Force Field Activated! Expand your social circle and discover a whole new network of classmates you can connect with.

The Valentine's Day Mingle is more than just an activity – it's an investment in yourself! Join us and unlock the power of meaningful connections with your peers.
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These printable worksheets are reading passages related to the four seasons, accompanied by comprehension questions covering WH questions and main ideas. Perfect for 2nd to 4th-grade students, these worksheets can be utilized in various ways such as small group activities, homework assignments, independent work, or even as a choice for students during reading time.

You will receive 40 reading passages with comprehension questions on each page. For each season you will download 5 non-fiction texts and 5 fiction texts.

Benefits:

• Engaging seasonal content

• Enhances reading comprehension skills

• Versatile use in different classroom settings

Instructions/Tips for Implementation

Integrate these worksheets into your lesson plans as seasonal activities, reading assignments, or as part of your literacy centers. Provide students with opportunities to work individually or collaboratively to complete the reading passages and questions.

My 3rd- 5th grade Sp. Ed students LOVE these worksheets. They enjoy reading about the interesting topics and we always have a lively discussion as a result. I use these during small group time. For my students I read the passages aloud to them and have them answer the questions independently.

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50 (plus 4 new files added!) pages of fun, engaging activities for lower and upper elementary students to celebrate and reflect on Homecoming Day and its festivities! Includes: basketball, band, cheerleading, football, parades, and more...black and white images for coloring. Catchy slogans, such as Karate Chop to the Top! Aiming for a Win! Put it in the Zone! Marching to Victory! and lots more... Activities include: Information Sheets to Handout for Homecoming & Parades Top Ten Reasons We are #1 Numerous "Homecoming Memories" writing activities Favorite Memories with game info handouts Scoreboard to fill in Coloring sheets Homecoming Recipe Homecoming Poem A Homecoming Cheer Homecoming Crossword with answer sheet Homecoming Word Search with answer sheet Basketball Maze Football Maze Write Your Fight Song Math Scoring Sheet by quarters (add, subtract...) and more... Fun way to incorporate common core standards for math, reading, and writing skills into homecoming week activities!

Printable Back to school activities are perfect for keeping kids engaged and entertained during Back to school . These activities include a variety of fun and educational options that can be easily printed and completed at home or on the go.

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In search of a sensitive and imaginative way to guide children through grief and remembrance? "My Favorite Memories Bouquet" is a compassionate counseling activity designed to honor the process of grieving while celebrating cherished memories. This resource delicately combines practical guidance, heartfelt storytelling, and a personalized craft, all focused on helping children navigate their feelings of grief and loss.

THIS RESOURCE INCLUDES:

• Practical Tip Sheet on Grief and Loss: A tip sheet offering actionable strategies for children to express their emotions and memories in healing ways, whether they're at home, in school, or within the community.
• Inspirational Memory Story: A moving narrative that gently illustrates the power of memories and the personal significance of the loved ones we hold dear, providing comfort and connection for young hearts.
• "Favorite Memories Bouquet" Craft Activity: An activity where children create a unique bouquet, with each flower symbolizing a treasured memory of a lost loved one, aiding in the healing process through a creative and heartfelt expression.

"My Favorite Memories Bouquet" meets the crucial need for sensitive grief support. It's an invaluable tool for school counselors and educators looking to introduce lessons on coping with loss, and parents who wish to support their children through difficult times. By incorporating this resource, you're helping to nurture resilience and emotional understanding in children, allowing them to honor their feelings and the memories of those they miss.

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Celebrate the 50th Day of School with this would you rather game! Perfect as a no-prep 50th day party game, brain break, icebreaker, morning meeting activity, discussion starters, writing prompts or debate prompts. This is great for kindergarten, first grade, second grade, third grade and fourth grade students.

This creative Winter Concert Decorations: Art Unit was designed to be printed and displayed as examples while you teach. Use this PDF file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on the big screen. For this assignment, I asked students to get with a partner or into small groups and brainstorm subject matter, orientation, and theme of the overall composition. Plus, decide which group member(s) will be in charge of what to draw and where to draw it. Students will need to sketch out ideas first inside a sketchbook, transfer the sketches to Final Copy Paper, outline the large image, and start coloring in everything with crayon. Sadly, most other art materials will ruin the roll paper. I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy!

This money-saving winter bundle includes activities for December and January! 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! The bundle also includes tons of early finisher activities and fun seasonal activities to keep students engaged....and busy! Perfect for use throughout the winter holiday months to help celebrate Christmas and New Year!

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:

December Early Finishers Packet This best-selling Christmas-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 Christmas 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 winter-themed and related to Christmas. All you need to do is project the questions on the board to get the fun started, no other prep is needed!

Found Your iPhone - Santa/Grinch Edition With this character cell phone analysis activity, students will make inferences using what they know about either Santa or the Grinch. The engaging design of this cell phone activity will ask students to "snoop" through a phone they found, peep their text messages, playlists and even check their most recent location history. This literary analysis activity can be used during the holidays for a fun activity that's in keeping with the holiday spirit.

Christmas Greeting Cards Help your students celebrate Christmas by being creative as well as mindful with these cards they can color! Perfect for teens and secondary students who may not have the time or patience to make a card. Choose from 5 design options for the cover of the card. Cards print double-sided. This card is cute and a fun way for students to share the Christmas spirit.

Letter to Santa Help your students celebrate Christmas by writing a letter to Santa! Choose from 2 different design options - black and white and color. These letters are a fun way for students to express their creativity this Christmas.

Christmas Coloring Pages Help your students celebrate Christmas by being creative as well as mindful with these coloring pages! Choose from 3 different design options. These pages are a cute and fun way for students to express their creativity this Christmas.

Gingerbread Reading Comprehension You may be in full swing with your holiday or Christmas celebrations, but do your students need practice to identify the elements of a story? This Gingerbread-themed worksheet with an original reading passage titled, "Gingerbread Adventure is designed to give your students an opportunity to practice identifying story elements, sequencing, and reading comprehension.

Secret Santa Questionnaire and Tracker These student gift questionnaires and trackers will make it a smooth process! Students will list three wishes on the form and write their names. Collect the slips, fold and have students select their Secret Santa. Use the handy tracker to match up the student they are gifting so there is no confusion. These print-and-go forms are a fun and easy way for students to participate in a gift exchange this Christmas without the stress!

January Early Finishers Packet This January-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 January 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 winter-themed and related to New Year's. All you need to do is project the questions on the board to get the fun started, no other prep is needed!

New Year Time Capsule Project The new year is the perfect time to reflect on 2023, set goals, and have some fun as students readjust to being back in school after winter break. Purchase once, and this product can be used year after year and will be updated yearly! Students will have 15 pages in their "capsule" (including the cover) that help them reflect on who they are as a person, their goals, and their personalities. Lots of activities you would expect to see in a time capsule like letter to your future self and a list of current pressing issues happening in the world..all activities that are high-interest for Gen Z!

New Year Goal Setting Brochure for Gen Z Have students create this brochure when they return after New Year's and then let them keep it to track their goals. Purchase once, and this product can be used year after year and will be updated yearly! Pull these brochures out as students return from break. This resource requires NO PREP - simply print double-sided. Students will get a kick out of the hidden messages included on each brochure...the message reads "NEW YEAR VIBES" when read horizontally, and when read vertically, there are 3 different versions are included, which makes for great fun!

New Year Flip Book Goal Setting Activity The new year is the perfect time to reflect, set goals, and have some fun as students readjust to being back in school after winter break with this resolution flip book. Updated yearly! Pull this sheet out as students return from break for an easy and engaging activity. Students will enjoy reflecting on their greatest academic strength, a challenge, and a goal they have to improve in the new year. We all know that a goal is merely a wish without a plan, so students will provide a 3-step action plan to make this goal a reality!!

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This product was created for students to complete during or at the end of holiday break. Students can also complete this packet once they return to school. In this packet, students can answer the given comprehension questions regarding what they did during the break. Students are given opportunities to draw, answer short answer questions, circle pictures, and circle the best answer. The following holidays are asked about in this product: Christmas, New Year's, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. This product has been adapted from traditional writing/journal assignments where students write without receiving topic ideas, support, etc. Throughout the product, there are also vocabulary lists to help students answer comprehension questions if they are working on it independently.

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Easter: What does it represent? Easter is one of the primary Christian celebrations, or Holy Days. It celebrates Jesus' rising from the dead three days following His crucifixion. Easter signifies the joyful conclusion of the Lenten period characterized by fervent prayer, fasting, and repentance for numerous Christian groups. Easter ranks as one of the most important celebrations in the Christian calendar, alongside the birth of Christ. It happens when Christians celebrate and show thankfulness for the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Based on the Christian liturgical calendar, Easter is the most important and joyful celebration. Christians take this opportunity to reflect on the significance of Jesus' crucifixion and the promise of everlasting life. A fundamental principle of Christianity is the resurrection, which underscores the assurance of salvation and hope offered through faith in Jesus Christ.

This comprehensive bundle includes two lesson plans on Easter, with teacher's notes and students' worksheets. Answers are provided as well. It also includes a colouring book with 20 colouring pages. Have fun with your lessons!

Get ready for your upcoming visit to the pumpkin patch with this field trip unit! Includes reading passages and fun activities for before and after the field trip, as well as a trip reflection activity that can be used for any field trip.

Includes:

• Parent/Teacher information sheet that gives a quick run down of all the pumpkin patch information included in the unit

Pre-Trip Activities

• Pumpkin Patch reading passage
• Pumpkin Life Cycle activity in full color and black & white
• History of Pumpkin reading passage
• Three Sisters reading passage
• Three Sisters writing and drawing activity for younger students
• Three Sisters writing and drawing activity for older students
• Pumpkin Baking activities - comes with instructions, plus 4 recipes to chose from (these could also be done post-trip)

Post-Trip Activities

• Field Trip Log - for homeschoolers to track the year's field trips
• Field Trip Reflection - comes in two difficulty levels
• Home Again reading passage
• Roasted Pumpkin Seeds baking instructions
• Jack o' Lantern drawing activity
• Inside the Pumpkin drawing activity
• Inside the Pumpkin labeling worksheet
• Additional resources sheet

The Pumpkin Patch Field Trip Unit is part of my Field Trip Unit Series. The series was created with homeschoolers in mind, but can be adapted to be used in a classroom as well. Field trips are a great way to supplement learning, but often homeschoolers don’t get any background information on the location of their field trip and want to enrich their experience by expanding the learning at home before and after the trip. These units help give information and fun activities before and after the field trip.

These units are available in PreK/Kinder, Elementary, and Middle & High School levels. All Pumpkin Patch Field Trip Units follow the same outline and the parent/teacher info sheet is the same for all three so that if you have children of several ages, you can seamlessly teach them together. Homeschooling parents and teachers taking multiple grades on the trip can easily combine different units. Check out all of the levels below, as well as a money saving bundle.

Pumpkin Patch Field Trip Unit - PreK Preschool and Kindergarten

Pumpkin Patch Field Trip Unit - Elementary School

Pumpkin Patch Field Trip Unit - Middle & High School

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If you're teaching similes and need something FUN to keep the kids' attention, then this product is for you!

Students will have fun using the wonder of the holiday season to create their own similes!

Practice an important figurative language skill with EASE!

Be sure to check the PPT prior to use with your students to ensure format is correct.

This handy resources gives you 40 journals prompts that are a great way to begin the week. Give these to your students while you get caught up on all the items that pop up after a weekend.

Prompts generally include a writing piece and a drawing.

Topics Include:

Summer Memories

Celebrating 100!

First Day of School

My Prediction

All About Me

Taking Care of My Teeth

My Goals

On a Rainy Day

Our Classroom

My Kite for a Windy Day

New Friend Interview

My Favorite School Activities

Autumn Leaves

My Wish on a Four-Leaf Clover

Be Thankful

Eating Healthy Foods

My Jack-o-Lantern

Signs of Spring

My Halloween Costume

Taking Care of The Earth

Harvest Time

All About Butterflies

Draw and Write About A Turkey

My Favorite Bug

My Favorite Winter Activities

My Flower Journal

Bundle Up

Taking Care of Animals

How I Celebrate

In Warm Weather

My New Year’s Hope

Someone I Admire

Baby It’s Cold Outside

What I’ve Learned

Martin Luther King Jr’s Dream

Classmate Award

Happy Valentine’s Day

Favorite Summertime Activities

How I Draw a Snowman

Swim, Swim, Swim

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This study works excellent as an introduction to studying the Nutcracker Ballet.

Using the picture book The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, the original Story by ETA Hoffman, illustrated by Gail de Marcken, and the Story adapted by Wren Mayse. The materials aim to enhance the readers understanding and interpretation of the Story.

What is Included: 23 Pages Total

· Goal and Instructional Pages for Teacher

· Lesson Plans for 10-days of lessons

· Pre-Reading Notes Page (1 page)

· Discussion Questions (9 pages)

· Story Outline (Plot Outline) (2 pages)

· Battle Plan Outline (2 pages)

· Answer Keys (4 pages)

Look to pair this picture book study with our Nutcracked Novel Study or other Nutcracker Christmas School Activities. A complete 20-Day Christmas School Unit is available as a bundle through my website or TeachShare storefront.

Columbus Day Adapted Unit

This Columbus Day Special Education Unit Activities and Lesson Plan for Columbus Day is the perfect activity bundle for special education. An easy-to-follow lesson plan is included so that all you have to do is print, and your week-long Columbus Day activities are ready to go! This activity bundle includes a book, comprehension, math, vocabulary, cutting, tracing, coloring, and more! Be sure to check out other units available.

Included Columbus Day Activities:

Math

Search and Find Columbus Day (Levels 1 and 2)

Count Columbus Day Items (Levels 1 and 2)

Columbus Day Patterns (Levels 1 and 2)

Visual Addition (Levels 1 and 2)

Visual Subtraction (Levels 1 and 2)

Columbus Day Money (Level 1 and 2)

Reading

Columbus Day Book (adapted version included)

Vocabulary Cards (Levels 1 and 2)

Vocabulary Tracing

Letter Tracing

Columbus Day and other Holiday Sort (Levels 1 and 2)

Vocabulary Match (Levels 1 and 2)

Book Comprehension (Levels 1 and 2)

Initial Letter Sound (Level 1 and 2)

Fine Motor

Columbus Day Color Match(Levels 1 and 2)

Line Tracing

Columbus Day Cutting Practice

Columbus Day Coloring Pages (3)

Find the Different Item (Levels 1 and 2)

This product is part of YEAR LONG HOLIDAY UNIT BUNDLE.

Holidays Included:

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2. Veteran's Day
3. Thanksgiving
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5. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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7. St. Patrick's Day
8. Groundhog Day
9. Summer
10. Columbus Day

What's in a bundle?

• Unit Lesson Plans
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Delight your 3rd-grade students with "The Spooky Show," a fun Halloween-themed reading passage designed to strengthen their reading skills while practicing common consonant blends! In this charming story, Chase and his sister Shelly attend a spooky show at the town wharf. They’re thrilled to see flying bats and spooky ghosts, but the unexpected appearance of a playful cat brings laughter and fun. This engaging passage will capture students’ imaginations while reinforcing their understanding of blends like ch, sh, th, wh, bl, pl, fl, and sl.

What’s Included:

• Fiction Reading Passage: A high-interest, 300-word story perfect for 2nd graders, featuring beginning blends such as ch, sh, th, wh, bl, pl, fl, and sl.
• 5 Multiple-Choice Questions: These questions check for understanding and encourage higher-level thinking, focusing on key story elements like plot, character emotions, and story details.
• 2 Discussion Questions: Thought-provoking, open-ended questions that foster classroom discussion and deeper comprehension of the story.
• Blend Practice: The passage includes multiple examples of words with common consonant blends, helping students recognize and reinforce these patterns in a meaningful context.

Skills Covered:

• Reading Comprehension: Questions target understanding of key story details, character responses, and cause-and-effect relationships.
• Phonics: Focus on consonant blends ch, sh, th, wh, bl, pl, fl, and sl to build fluency and word recognition.
• Critical Thinking: Higher-level questions and discussion prompts encourage students to think beyond the text and relate to characters' actions and emotions.
• Story Elements: Practice identifying characters, setting, and plot development.
• Vocabulary: Introduces descriptive, seasonal vocabulary within the context of a fun, relatable story.

Possible Uses in the Classroom:

• Guided Reading: Use the story and questions in small groups for focused comprehension and phonics practice.
• Phonics Review: A great resource for reinforcing blends in context, making phonics practice more engaging.
• Independent Reading Practice: Suitable as a Halloween-themed assignment for individual reading time.
• Classroom Discussion: The included discussion questions can prompt a lively group conversation about the story and its fun Halloween setting.
• Homework or Early Finisher Activity: Perfect as a quick reading assignment that balances comprehension and phonics.

This worksheet makes phonics practice fun and engaging for your students, all while strengthening reading comprehension! It’s ideal for October and will keep your students excited and focused on learning, just in time for Halloween.

This set of ready-to-go first grade, second grade, and third grade back to school activities for the first day of school will save you time as you prep for the beginning of the school year! Use for icebreakers, writing centers, morning meetings, get to know you activities, bulletin board displays, and more! This pack includes 19 print and go activities that will be sure to get your students excited about the new school year!

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19 Printable Activities Included:

• 3 Friendship Puzzles: Students work with a friend to color the puzzle pieces. Then they work with their friend to build the puzzle by gluing the pieces to the grid page.

• 3 My Friends Bingo: In each box is a description. After you read the description, students find a friend who fits the description and then they let them write their name in the box on the line. Have students complete all the boxes like a blackout in Bingo or just 3 in a row.

• 3 Student Surveys:
  - Option 1: Choose 1 out of the 3 surveys for students to complete.
  - Option 2: Let students choose 1 out of the 3 surveys to complete. - Option 3: Students can fill out all 3 of the surveys.

• My Class Friends Book: Students will interview a friend with the interview page. Collect and turn into a class book using either the color or black and white cover page. (color and black & white options included for the cover page!)

• My Backpack: Students write their names on the line and decorate their backpacks with pictures of all their favorite things to represent them. Have students share their backpacks in small groups or with a partner.

• 3 Crowns & Extenders: Print on cardstock and allow your students to color the crown and extender pieces. Glue the extender pieces (or sentence strips if you have them) on the crown and wrap them around students' heads. Staple to keep in place. (color and black & white options included!)

• Friendship Bracelets
  Print and cut the color or black and white friendship bracelets. Students can write the name of the friend they interviewed on the line and color. Wrap around students' wrists and glue in place. They can wear them home to share with parents. (color and black & white options included!)

• Bus Craft & Writing: Students color and cut out the school bus. Then they respond to the writing prompt on the following page and cut out the response. Glue both to a separate page and use for a hallway display if desired.

More Back to School Resources:

Gift Tags

Birthday Crowns, Certificates & Pencil Toppers

Back to School Roll & Read Games:

CVC, Blends & Digraphs

CVCe Long Vowels

Long Vowel Teams

R Controlled Vowels

This student-tested activity brings the rich culture of Mexico to life in your classroom. This engaging activity was designed specifically for the Hispanic Heritage Month project. Immerse your students in the beauty and tradition of Oaxacan pottery as they explore the fascinating world of art.

This comprehensive teacher's guide provides everything you need to seamlessly integrate this Hispanic Heritage Month art project into your lesson plans.

The accompanying worksheet reinforces key concepts and allows students to showcase their understanding of Hispanic art through a variety of engaging exercises. Whether they're learning about different pottery techniques or exploring the symbolism behind traditional designs, this worksheet is sure to spark meaningful discussions and creative expression.

This resource includes:

- Teacher’s guide for 2 - 45-minute lesson - From background information on the history and significance of Oaxacan pottery to step-by-step instructions for creating stunning pottery-inspired artwork, you'll have all the tools you need to captivate your students' imaginations.

- 1 worksheet

- 1 poster

Skills Developed in this lesson:

- Learn art vocabulary and Mexican culture.

- Fine motor skills.

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