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Bundle|Cinco de Mayo Passages|Word Search Crossword puzzles|Vocabulary|Scramble

By LessonLink Teacher

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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Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Activities Growing Bundle

By Kimberly

❤️Looking for engaging activities to celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month? This growing bundle with differentiated activities and diverse historical figures, is the perfect way for your students to learn about, discuss, and celebrate the accomplishments of AAPI leaders, while developing social studies knowledge, practicing literacy, fine motor, and art skills!

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✏️Great for early elementary students!

⭐️This is a growing bundle and the price will increase as new resources are added!

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Includes:

Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage:

Reading Comprehension - Set 1

Reading Comprehension - Set 2

Coloring Pages - Set 1

Coloring Pages - Set 2

Posters - Set 1

Posters - Set 2

Hawaiian Writing Craft

Leaders included: (20)

Set 1:

Bruce Lee - martial artist & actor - (Chinese American)

Tyrus Wong - artist & illustrator - (Chinese American)

Duke Kahanamoku - competitive swimmer - (Pacific Islander American)

Hasan Monhaj - comedian - (Indian American)

Dwayne Johnson - wrestler & actor - (Pacific Islander American)

Maya Lin - architect - (Chinese American)

Kala Bagai - activist - (Indian American)

Chrissy Teigen - model & TV personality - (Thai American)

Kristi Yamaguchi - competitive ice skater - (Japanese American)

Vicki Draves - competitive diver - (Filipino American)

Set 2:

Steven Yeun - actor - (South Korean American)

Ellison Onizuka - astronaut - (Japanese American, Pacific Islander American)

David Chang - chef & TV personality - (Korean American)

Jason Momoa - actor - (Pacific Islander American)

Keanu Reeves - actor - (Chinese American, Pacific Islander American)

Christine Sun Kim - artist - (South Korean American)

Jhumpa Lahiri - author - (Indian American)

Toshiko Takaezu - artist - (Japanese American, Pacific Islander American)

Chudaree Debhakam - chef - (Thai)

Yuna Kim - competitive ice skater - (South Korean)

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Winter Unit Study | Winter Forest Unit Study | Winter Animals | K - 3

By Jennifer Arnold

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

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Happy Birthday

By Beth Hammett

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.

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Thanksgiving Placemat, Thanksgiving Activities, Thanksgiving Craft

By Beth Kinane

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!

Thanksgiving Activity for Kids | Thanksgiving Activity Printable | Thanksgiving Printable | Thanksgiving Activity Placemat | Thanksgiving Placemats | Thanksgiving Coloring Pages | Thanksgiving Craft | Thankful | Grateful |

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Cinco De Mayo Reading Comprehension Differentiated Passages

By The Elementary Hut

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!

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Summer Word Search with Answer

By SheetHub

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!

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Thanksgiving Then & Now Vocabulary Word Search Puzzle

By Reading Club Fun

Thanksgiving then and now. Learn about Thanksgiving traditions with this word search puzzle that features 50 key vocabulary words.

SAVE – Buy our Thanksgiving Then & Now Set with extra puzzles and bonuses!

Vocabulary Words:

America carrots celebrate contests corn cornucopia cranberry sauce decoration dessert dessert dinner England family feast food football freedom friends fruit grapes gravy green beans hiking ice cream march mashed potatoes Massachusetts Mayflower ninety November nuts parade Patuxet pie Pilgrims Plymouth Pokanoket pumpkin shopping Squanto stuffing table thankful Thanksgiving travel tribe turkey visit walks winter

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Engaging Diwali Holiday Activities | Teach Cultural Diversity | ELA Focused

By Sweet Maple Teaching

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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Day of the Dead or Día de los Muertos Activities for ELA or Social Studies

By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot

Do you want to make learning about Day of the Dead or Día de los Muertos FUN? Do you want to create an inclusive classroom that fosters diversity? Then download this Day of the Dead or Dia de lost Muertos Activities!

Students will learn about the history, culture, traditions, and more of this holiday. Use it as an engaging opener, attention-getter, a brain break, or build right into your lesson plans!

This engaging NO PREP resource comes with 30 multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. Games can be played moving around the classroom or sitting in seats or on the floor.

A handout is included for quiet seatwork, homework, or emergency sub plans!

This resource includes:

  • 30 unique multiple-choice trivia questions
  • Instructions on how to play 2 different trivia games
  • Answers (answers to each question are in BOLD)
  • Handout without answers
  • Terms of Use

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Thanksgiving Recipe Remix Activity

By Sara Matherne

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!

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Cinco de mayo Reading Comprehension Passages with Multiple Choice Questions

By LessonLink Teacher

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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May Activities Growing Bundle - Safari, Asian & Pacific Islander, Cinco de Mayo

By Kimberly

❤️Looking for engaging May resources for your classroom? This growing bundle, with differentiated activities, is the perfect way for your students to celebrate the month May, while practicing math, literacy, science, fine motor, and art skills!

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✏️Great for early elementary students!

⭐️This is a growing bundle and the price will increase as new resources are added!

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Includes:

Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage:

AAPI Leaders - Reading Comprehension (Set 1)

AAPI Leaders - Reading Comprehension (Set 2)

AAPI Leaders Coloring Pages (Set 1)

AAPI Leaders Coloring Pages (Set 2)

AAPI Leaders - Posters (Set 1)

AAPI Leaders - Posters (Set 2)

Hawaiian Writing Craft

Summer:

Sea Animal - Movement Cards

Sea Animal - Phonics Task Cards

Tropical Beach Worksheet

Summer - Math Task Cards

Summer - CVC Beginning Letter Sounds

Summer - CVC Middle Letter Sounds

Summer - CVC Ending Letter Sounds

Summer & End of Year Review - Worksheets

Safari:

Safari - Worksheets

Safari - Bingo

Safari - Animals & Gear Bingo

Safari - Bookmarks

Safari - Write the Room

Safari Animals - Movement Cards

Safari - Worksheets

Cinco de Mayo:

Cinco de Mayo - Coloring Pages

Cinco de Mayo - Write the Room

Cinco de Mayo - Bingo

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Winter Unit Study | Winter Forest Unit Study | Winter Animals | K - 3

By Jennifer Arnold

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

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Spring Word Search with Answer

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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!

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Engaging Diwali Holiday Activities | Teach Cultural Diversity | ELA Focused

By Sweet Maple Teaching

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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Halloween Coloring Activity for Mindfulness - Zentangles!

By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot

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!

This product includes:

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

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Native American Heritage Writing Craft Activities | Buffalo Hide Art Projects

By Kimberly

❤️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 buffalo hide art and how it was used in Native American culture, while making beautiful writing craft projects!

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✏️Use the cultural guide, symbols guide, vocabulary definitions, and discussion questions to teach about the history of buffalo hide art and how it was used in Native American tribes.

✏️Students can choose from 25 symbols, called pictographs, to create their personalized buffalo hide art project.

✏️Students can use the symbols to tell stories (real or fictional), create scenes, or simply choose ones that represent their qualities or the traits of family members.

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

✏️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: (64 pages)

Informational guides: (6 pages)

☑ Buffalo hide art information (1 page)

☑ Pictograph symbols guide (2 pages)

☑ Vocabulary guide (3 pages)

Craft components: (32 pages)

☑ Craft directions (3 pages)

☑ Craft example (1 page)

☑ Craft templates (4 pages)

☑ Craft worksheets (8 pages)

☑ Black & white symbols (3 pages)

☑ Color symbols (13 pages)

Writing projects (optional): (26 pages)

☑ Writing prompts, research ideas, or discussion questions (1 page)

☑ Brainstorming sheets - informative, narrative, personal narrative, persuasive (4 pages)

☑ Writing sheets - tracing symbol names (5 pages)

☑ Writing sheets - blank, mini blocks, dotted lines (2 pages)

☑ Writing sheets - blank, mini blocks, solid lines (2 pages)

☑ Writing sheets - sequencing (first, next, then, etc.) - blank dotted lines (2 pages)

☑ Writing sheets - sequencing (first, next, then, etc.) - blank solid lines (2 pages)

☑ Writing sheets - "All About Buffalo Hide Art" - full page, dotted lines (1 page)

☑ Writing sheets - "All About Buffalo Hide Art" - full page, solid lines (1 page)

☑ Writing sheets - "All About Buffalo" - full page, dotted lines (1 page)

☑ Writing sheets - "All About Buffalo" - full page, solid lines (1 page)

☑ Writing sheets - "My Buffalo Hide Story" - full page, dotted lines (1 page)

☑ Writing sheets - "My Buffalo Hide Story" - full page, solid lines (1 page)

☑ Writing sheets - blank (additional sheet) - full page, dotted lines (1 page)

☑ Writing sheets - blank (additional sheet) - full page, solid lines (1 page)

Bonus: (68 pages)

☑ What you need to know (1 page)

☑ Table of contents (3 pages)

☑ Black and white set (64 pages)

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Pictograph symbols included: (25)

☑ badger tracks (summer)

☑ bear (strength)

☑ bear paw (good omen)

☑ buffalo eye (alertness)

☑ big mountain (abundance)

☑ bird (carefree)

☑ brothers (loyalty)

☑ buffalo horns (success)

☑ butterfly (renewal)

☑ cactus (desert)

☑ coyote tracks (trickster)

☑ deer tracks (safety)

☑ drying rack (plenty of meat)

☑ eagle (freedom)

☑ eagle feather (chief)

☑ hogan (permanent home)

☑ horse (journey)

☑ lightning (power)

☑ Medicine Man's eye (wisdom)

☑ mountain range (destination)

☑ spider (good luck)

☑ sun (happiness)

☑ tipi (temporary home)

☑ turtle (protection)

☑ wolf paw (courage)

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Engaging Hanukkah Holiday Activities | Teach Cultural Diversity | ELA Focused

By Sweet Maple Teaching

Are you looking for engaging Festival of Lights activities for kids to celebrate Hanukkah? Enhance your classroom with the joyous traditions of Hanukkah using our enriching teaching resource. Immerse your students in the celebration with exciting hands-on activities and language arts materials, including specific vocabulary related to Hanukkah. Expand your students' horizons by delving into geographical content centered around Israel. Our resource emphasizes the significance of teaching and representing diverse cultures. Foster a learning environment that embraces cultural awareness, promoting unity and understanding. Equip your students with the tools to appreciate the beauty of Hanukkah and the rich tapestry of global traditions.

What's Included:

  • Coloring page
  • All about Israel page
  • World map
  • Travel tickets to visit Israel for Hanukkah
  • KWL chart
  • Word search
  • Word scramble (answer key included)
  • Making words
  • Game of words
  • Acrostic poem
  • Syllable sort (answer key included)
  • Word sort (answer key included)
  • Making latkes cooking activity (directions included)
  • Five senses of Hanukkah
  • Holidays of Israel
  • Digging Deeper (Write 3 details)
  • Comprehension passages (All about Hanukkah, History of Menorahs)
  • QR codes for Youtube videos
  • Compare & contrast holidays
  • Write about Hanukkah
  • Color by phonics (answer key included)
  • Vocabulary posters
  • Vocabulary matching cards (picture, word, definition)
  • Vocabulary word template
  • I can, has, is worksheet
  • picture vocabulary posters
  • Making a watercolor menorah hands-on craft (directions included)
  • Making a dreidel hands-on craft, directions for dreidel, and song lyrics for the dreidel song.

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NEW YEAR 2025 Celebrations Around the World BULLETIN BOARD Set Elementary School

By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot

Looking for a simple and powerful way to celebrate diversity in your classroom? Do you want to motivate your students to learn about other cultures? Then download my New Year Celebrations Around the World Bulletin Board Set! This unique bulletin board features 11 different cultures. Included are interactive mini-posters so students can share their cultures, customs, and traditions while reading about cultures worldwide. It's the perfect way to celebrate the season inclusively!

A low ink set is also included!

These attractive posters create a beautiful bulletin board with minimal prep. Just print on standard 8.5 x 11" paper, laminate, and hang! You can add the student-created posters whenever they are complete. This set has everything you need to decorate for the New Year!

This resource contains mini-posters on the following:

  • Nowruz
  • Rosh Hashanah
  • Omisoka
  • New Year’s Day
  • Enkuratash
  • Hari Raya Nyepi
  • Lunar New Year
  • Songkran
  • Niewjaarsduik
  • Tết Nguyên Đán
  • "Title" poster for your board
  • **The same holiday/festival posters in a low-ink format (interactive slides are all low-ink)

Why this resource?

  • Fun & interactive way to learn about 11 different New Year festivals
  • An interactive bulletin board allows students to reflect on their cultural heritage
  • Creates an inclusive classroom environment
  • All you need to decorate January/February

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