3rd Grade U.S. History Centers (by date, oldest first)

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Today in History: January 2, 1863 Battle of Stones River

By Jennifer Connett

Use this Today in History packet to learn some basic information about the Battle of Stones River. This activity pack includes penmanship practice (both print and cursive), reading passages with comprehension questions (2 sets with varying difficulty), writing activities, and a time line card to create your own timeline of Today in History events.

What is included:

Page 2 – Today in History Poster

Page 3 – Penmanship page in print with primary lines.

Page 4 – Penmanship page in print with notebook lines

Page 5 – Penmanship page in cursive with primary lines

Page 6 – Penmanship page in cursive with notebook lines.

Page 7 – Reading Page (Harder)

Page 8 – Comprehension Questions

Page 9 – Reading Page (Easier)

Page 10 – Comprehension Questions

Page 11 – What I Learned Writing Page

Page 12 – Creative Writing Page

Page 13 – Time line card (With Picture Included)

Page 14 – Time line card (Student Draws the Picture)

Page 15 – Other Interesting Events

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Handwriting
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Today in History: January 6, 1412 Joan of Arc

By Jennifer Connett

Use this Today in History packet to learn some basic information about Joan of Arc. This activity pack includes penmanship practice (both print and cursive), reading passages with comprehension questions (2 sets with varying difficulty), writing activities, and a time line card to create your own timeline of Today in History events.

What is included:

Page 2 – Today in History Poster

Page 3 – Penmanship page in print with primary lines.

Page 4 – Penmanship page in print with notebook lines

Page 5 – Penmanship page in cursive with primary lines

Page 6 – Penmanship page in cursive with notebook lines.

Page 7 – Reading Page (Harder)

Page 8 – Comprehension Questions

Page 9 – Reading Page (Easier)

Page 10 – Comprehension Questions

Page 11 – What I Learned Writing Page

Page 12 – Creative Writing Page

Page 13 – Time line card (With Picture Included)

Page 14 – Time line card (Student Draws the Picture)

Page 15 – Other Interesting Events

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Today in History: January 5, 1925 Nellie Talhoe Ross

By Jennifer Connett

Use this Today in History packet to learn some basic information about the first female US Governor, Nellie Ralhoe Ross. This activity pack includes penmanship practice (both print and cursive), reading passages with comprehension questions (2 sets with varying difficulty), writing activities, and a time line card to create your own timeline of Today in History events.

What is included:

Page 2 – Today in History Poster

Page 3 – Penmanship page in print with primary lines.

Page 4 – Penmanship page in print with notebook lines

Page 5 – Penmanship page in cursive with primary lines

Page 6 – Penmanship page in cursive with notebook lines.

Page 7 – Reading Page (Harder)

Page 8 – Comprehension Questions

Page 9 – Reading Page (Easier)

Page 10 – Comprehension Questions

Page 11 – What I Learned Writing Page

Page 12 – Creative Writing Page

Page 13 – Time line card (With Picture Included)

Page 14 – Time line card (Student Draws the Picture)

Page 15 – Other Interesting Events

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Today in History: January 3, 1959 Alaska Becomes A State

By Jennifer Connett

Use this Today in History packet to learn about when Alaska became a state. This activity pack includes penmanship practice (both print and cursive), reading passages with comprehension questions (2 sets with varying difficulty), writing activities, and a time line card to create your own timeline of Today in History events.

What is included:

Page 2 – Today in History Poster

Page 3 – Penmanship page in print with primary lines.

Page 4 – Penmanship page in print with notebook lines

Page 5 – Penmanship page in cursive with primary lines

Page 6 – Penmanship page in cursive with notebook lines.

Page 7 – Reading Page (Harder)

Page 8 – Comprehension Questions

Page 9 – Reading Page (Easier)

Page 10 – Comprehension Questions

Page 11 – What I Learned Writing Page

Page 12 – Creative Writing Page

Page 13 – Time line card (With Picture Included)

Page 14 – Time line card (Student Draws the Picture)

Page 15 – Other Interesting Events

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Handwriting
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Today in History: January 4, 1809 Louis Braille Born

By Jennifer Connett

Use this Today in History packet to learn about Louis Braille who was born on this day. This activity pack includes penmanship practice (both print and cursive), reading passages with comprehension questions (2 sets with varying difficulty), writing activities, and a time line card to create your own timeline of Today in History events.

What is included:

Page 2 – Today in History Poster

Page 3 – Penmanship page in print with primary lines.

Page 4 – Penmanship page in print with notebook lines

Page 5 – Penmanship page in cursive with primary lines

Page 6 – Penmanship page in cursive with notebook lines.

Page 7 – Reading Page (Harder)

Page 8 – Comprehension Questions

Page 9 – Reading Page (Easier)

Page 10 – Comprehension Questions

Page 11 – What I Learned Writing Page

Page 12 – Creative Writing Page

Page 13 – Time line card (With Picture Included)

Page 14 – Time line card (Student Draws the Picture)

Page 15 – Other Interesting Events

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Handwriting
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Jamestown, Powhatan, First People (Native Americans)

By Reading Club Fun

Children will enjoy learning about the Jamestown Settlement and the lives of Native Americans with this fun, educational puzzle set. It includes:

  • Jamestown Settlement and Powhatan Tribe Two-Page Activity Set
  • Jamestown, Virginia Word Search, which reinforces vocabulary from the Activity Set
  • Native American Tribes Word Search with 40 tribe names
  • Reading Log and Certificate set

NEW: Exclusive Photos from Historic Jamestown

  • 11 dynamic photo collages, ready for display
  • 30 photos with brief, descriptive captions
  • James Fort re-creation – overview, buildings, armory, weapons and armor, governor’s home, blacksmith’s forge, ships, more
  • Powhatan Village re-creation – homes and buildings, tools and crafts, re-enactors working in traditional Native American dress
  • National historical site – archeological dig sites, statues of Pocahontas and John Smith, local flora and fauna, glass blower using traditional methods

Concepts explored: Jamestown | settlement | first permanent English colony | first colony | Capt. John Smith | Powhatan | Pocahontas | Native American | colonial | longhouse | Powhatan language | first people | tribes | Navajo | Cherokee | American tribes | indian

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Thanksgiving Puzzle Set: Pilgrims' Journey to Freedom

By Reading Club Fun

Thanksgiving is almost here. Students will enjoy learning about the Pilgrims' journey to Freedom in America and the Native Americans (First People) who already lived there with this Thanksgiving-themed Two-Page Activity Set and two Word Search Puzzles! Includes:

  • Two-Page Activity Set: Pilgrims' Journey to Freedom (Thanksgiving)
  • Word Search Puzzle: Reinforces key vocabulary words from the Activity Set
  • Word Search Puzzle: What Are You Thankful For? (Thanksgiving)

Topics Explored: Thanksgiving | Pilgrims | Samoset | Mayflower | Wampanoag | Native American | Plymouth | Massachusetts | Cape Cod | Plymouth Rock | Massasoit | thankful | family | community

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Native Americans
U.S. History
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US Constitution Day - Activity Set and Government Word Search

By Reading Club Fun

Enjoy a U.S. Constitution-themed Two-Page Activity Set and Government-themed Word Search Puzzle with this discounted bundle! Includes the following products:

• U.S. Constitution Two-Page Activity Set

• U.S. Government Word Search Puzzle

Concepts explored: George Washington | Capitol | branches of government | democracy | Constitution | U.S. Constitution | Declaration of Independence | government | Benjamin Franklin | Congress | Senate | House of Representatives | Washington D.C. | vote | voting | politics | political | president

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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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4th of July Craft Activities | Independence Day Headband Templates

By Mrs Wates Teaching Creations

Fourth of July Craft: Celebrate Independence Day with these fun 4th of July Crown and Headband Templates. This engaging craft pack includes 8 fun designs and 20 different templates, perfect for students of all ages. Perfect for classroom parties, parades, and family gatherings, these templates offer a fun and educational way to celebrate the 4th of July. Young learners in kindergarten can enjoy the easy to cut circle templates, while older students can express their creativity with writing prompt templates such as On the 4th of July, I like to... and My favorite thing about the 4th of July is.... Your students will love coloring in the templates, cutting them out, and assembling them into festive crowns they can wear with pride. These crowns and headbands make a fantastic classroom or home activity to get everyone in the patriotic spirit, while also enhancing fine motor skills and encouraging creative expression. Get ready to bring some red, white, and blue joy to your classroom with these exciting and easy to use crown and headband templates.


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4th of July Craft Activity - Fourth of July 3D Pop Up Card Templates

By Mrs Wates Teaching Creations

Fourth of July Craft: Dive into the festive spirit of Independence Day with these fun 3D/Pop-Up Card Templates, a must have for any teacher looking to add creativity and patriotic cheer to their classroom activities. Perfect for a hands on, engaging craft session, these printables are designed to spark joy and foster imaginative skills among elementary students. With 6 black and white designs and three versatile templates, this product offers a total of 18 unique crafting opportunities. These 3D Independence Day Card Templates are an excellent way for students to express their creativity and create memorable keepsakes that bring a touch of joy to this special holiday. Start the crafting festivities and watch as your students bring their 3D cards to life, coloring, cutting, and folding their way into the Independence Day spirit. Perfect for Fourth of July classroom activities, summer camps, and patriotic celebrations, this pack ensures a fun and educational experience for all.

Here are some ideas on how to use the 4th of July 3D/Pop-Up Card Templates:

  1. Classroom Decoration: Have your students create their 3D cards and use them to decorate the classroom for Independence Day. Hang them on walls, windows, or create a display board showcasing their work.
  2. Holiday Gifts: Your students can make these cards as gifts for their family and friends. The 3D element makes them unique and special, perfect for spreading holiday cheer.
  3. Patriotic Lessons: Integrate the card making activity into a lesson about the history of Independence Day. Your students can write facts or messages about the 4th of July inside their cards, reinforcing their learning through art.
  4. School Events: Use the 3D cards as part of a school wide 4th of July celebration. Host a craft station where your students can make the cards during the event.
  5. Community Projects: Partner with local community centers or libraries to offer a 4th of July craft session. Your students can create the cards and share them with community members, spreading patriotic spirit.
  6. Art Skills Development: Focus on enhancing your students fine motor skills by having them color, cut, and assemble the 3D cards.
  7. Bulletin Board Display: Create a bulletin board display with the 3D cards, arranging them in a way that showcases the patriotic theme.
  8. Interactive Storytelling: Encourage students to use their 3D cards to tell a story about Independence Day. They can illustrate and write a short narrative on the inside of the card, then share it with the class.
  9. Summer Camp Crafts: Incorporate the 3D card templates into summer camp activities. They provide a fun and engaging craft project that aligns with 4th of July celebrations.
  10. Home Decorations: Suggest that your students take their 3D cards home to use as decorations for their family's Independence Day celebrations. They can place them on tables, mantels, or as part of a festive centerpiece.

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Veteran's Day Thank You Cards (English and Spanish)

By Beth Hammett

Instill gratitude for our Armed Services with these 20 Veteran's Day Thank You Cards. Write a note of thanks, color images, fold, and give to make a veteran smile! Includes a mix of English and Spanish gratitude phrases, black and white images to color, and one blank card for students to create their own Veteran's Day message. Highlights each branch of the Armed Services: Army, Marines, and Navy. Includes female and male armed services members. Use as across curriculum government/history/social studies and ELA lesson, to practice fact-based letter/note writing skills, develop social skills, learn more about U.S. history, practice vocabulary, and meet local veterans in your community. Contact your local Veteran's of Foreign Wars (VFW) for a list of veterans in your area.

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Fourth of July / July Fourth / July 4 Activities Packet (Elementary)

By Beth Hammett

35 Fourth of July fun and engaging activities for elementary students! Includes: Writings:"What Freedom Means to Me" and "My Favorite Fourth of July Memory" and more... "My Patriotic Poem" Coloring Handouts: July Fourth messages with themed images Crossword puzzle with answers Word search with answers Uncle Sam's Dialogue activity Fourth of July Find It Games Vocabulary Word Games Craft activities for July 4 messages Fun, educational activities for celebrating July 4th!

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Veteran's Day PE & Reading: Get Fit Action Story: A Veteran's Day Celebration

By Beth Hammett

What is Veterans Day? When does it fall each year? What kinds of celebrations honor our veterans? Students get an introduction and definition of Veterans Day, plus why it is different than Memorial Day. Then, get ready to join the parade! Play ball, watch fireworks, and thank a veteran for serving!

Get Fit Action Stories combine reading, sight words, listening, speaking, directions, and physical education into one assignment. It's a fun, physical learning adventure!

Action Words included:

1. salute

2. clap

3. Miss America wave

4. struts

5. moves a scepter up and down

6. twirl

7. toss

8. catch

9. plays a violin

10. toots a horn

11. beats a drum

12. pedal

13. flip hamburgers

14. toss salads

15. swing bats

16. hit homeruns

17. yells, “Ewwwww” then

“Awwwww”

18. “Thank you!”

19. salute

20. “Happy Veterans Day!”

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Physical Education
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Oklahoma Land Run

By Beth Hammett

Learn facts and information about the 1889 Oklahoma Land Rush through comic book coloring and writing format. After reading and coloring frames, students re-write the story using blank speech and fact boxes on comic designed handouts. Easy to understand, basic facts that include: 5 Civilized Tribes Assimilation Point of View (NAI, Female, Male, Child) Statehood Geography Regions of the state labeling/colorcoding activity Indian Territory Oklahoma Territory Homestead Act Indian Removal Act Land Proclamation Land Claim Certificate Stake Your Claim (color, cut, paste to claim your new land) Relocation Map Boomers and Sooners 6 Counties of Unavailable Land Railroad Electricity in the White House President Benjamin Harris Oklahoma 1st and 2nd Capitols Write a Poem and/or Song Advertisement/Marketing Writing Journalism Writing Fort Reno in El Reno 4 Towns that Spring Up Overnight Charles Haskell, 1st Oklahoma Governor Complete lesson on the Oklahoma Land Rush of 1889 that will engage students and make learning cooperative, fun, and educational. Uses critical thinking, chronological order/sequencing, expository writings, inferencing, problem solving, symbolization, short story elements, plot lines, cultural awareness, diversity, and more... Great way to learn and assess basic history facts while reinforcing communication and writing skills!

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U.S. History
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Oklahoma Resources Bundle

By Beth Hammett

Five top-rated Oklahoma related products that engage students in active learning strategies and encourage creativity, cultural awareness, debate, discussion, test prep, and more:

Packets Included:
Oklahoma Land Run

Oklahoma, The History of a State (1500-1700)

Native American Role Models

Native American Day: Fact-Based, Historical Activities & Resources

Te Ata

174 pages of fun!

1. Oklahoma Land Run

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Learn facts and information about the 1889 Oklahoma Land Rush through comic book coloring and writing format. After reading and coloring frames, students re-write the story using blank speech and fact boxes on comic designed handouts. Easy to understand, basic facts that include:

5 Civilized Tribes
Assimilation
Point of View (NAI, Female, Male, Child)
Statehood
Geography Regions of the state labeling/colorcoding activity
Indian Territory
Oklahoma Territory
Homestead Act
Indian Removal Act
Land Proclamation
Land Claim Certificate
Stake Your Claim (color, cut, paste to claim your new land)
Relocation Map
Boomers and Sooners
6 Counties of Unavailable Land
Railroad
Electricity in the White House
President Benjamin Harris
Oklahoma 1st and 2nd Capitols
Write a Poem and/or Song
Advertisement/Marketing Writing
Journalism Writing
Fort Reno in El Reno
4 Towns that Spring Up Overnight
Charles Haskell, 1st Oklahoma Governor

Complete lesson on the Oklahoma Land Rush of 1889 that will engage students and make learning cooperative, fun, and educational. Uses critical thinking, chronological order/sequencing, expository writings, inferencing, problem solving, symbolization, short story elements, plot lines, cultural awareness, diversity, and more... Great way to learn and assess basic history facts while reinforcing communication and writing skills. 37 pages!

2. Oklahoma, The History of a State (1500-1700)

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16 pages of basic facts and engaging activities in comic book format to help students learn about Oklahoma's state history in its before statehood years.

This first in a series Oklahoma packet focuses on 1500-1700s using comic book format with text boxes. Comes with comic book pages and nine activities. Students can re-write the story of Oklahoma using the extra comic pages that have blank text boxes. Excellent for history and ELA classes to use for state test prep, assessment, chronological order, basic motor skills, writing skills, and much more...

Packet Includes:

1541--Coronado, de Soto, and Native Americans

1541--write your own land charter for Spain

1682--le Salle and King of France

1682--pros and cons of running a new world (compare/contrast)

1700s--waterways exploration by 7 explorers

1700s--map your own waterway exploration across Oklahoma

1700s--fight for takeover of Oklahoma by France and Spain

1700s--Oklahoma's Riches (Resources native to Oklahoma)

1763--France gives land to England and Spaing

1763--Class/Group survey on who owned Oklahoma

Create your own Oklahoma Timeline

5 Comic handouts with blank text boxes to re-tell the history

16 pages of learning!

3. Native American Role Models

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15 notable Native American role models, fact based, mini-lesson unit that includes:

Guideline Sheet with Role Models & Activities Listed

15 Quick Facts Sheets w/ 15 Character Images

135 Differentiated Writing Activities (Too Numerous to List All!)

(all genres of writing addressed w/ 3 categories: Writings, Project Based, Differentiated Lower Activities)

45 Project Based Activities for Active Learning

15 Activities Worksheet for Hands-On Active Learning

Role Models:

Jim Thorpe (athlete)

Maria Tallchief (ballerina)

Billy Mills (athlete)

Sequoyah (silversmith tradesman)

Johnny Bench (athlete)

Sacagawea (guide)

Charles Curtis (politician/V.P.)

Johnny Cash (entertainer)

Wilma Mankiller (Chief)

Will Rogers (entertainer)

Pearl Carter Scott (aviator/aviatrix)

N. Scott Momaday (author)

Joy Harjo (poet)

Sherman Alexiee (author)

Sandra Osawa (filmmaker)

Tribes:

Cherokee

Chickasaw

Choctaw

Creek

Kaw

Kiowa

Makah

Osage

Oglala Lakota (Sioux)

Shoshone

Spokane

48 pages of informative facts and fun activities!

Great introduction and overview of Native American role models and their cultures, easy to learn facts, addresses Common Core and ELA/Social Studies state guidelines. Differentiated activities for numerous levels of writers. Use with homeschool, flipped classes, GT, Pre-AP, At-Risk. Engaging, critical thinking, interesting, fun, and educational!

4. Native American Day: Fact-Based, Historical Activities & Resources

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Numerous projects for Native American Day (4th Friday in September) or for any NA History/SS/English Unit. Includes:

Make a Timeline (Build Background Knowledge)

U.S. Map of NA Tribes

Diorama activity and clip art for use

"I am..." Find your NA tribe

Compare & Contrast tribes

Debate over first American Settlers

Top 15 Most Famous Native Americans

with Crossword and Word Search (with answers)

Silhouette "I am..." synonym poem

Headress, Shield, & Teepee designing

Make a Diorama

Research links

Symbolism sheets

Video links

and more...

Everything needed for beginning, understanding, or assessing Native American unit. Culture unit with valid resources. Differentiated, project based, student-centered Native American activities. Fun and educational with 50 pages of learning!

BONUS FILE!
Te Ata

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Who is Mary Fisher, and what is her impact on society? 20 active learning, engaging activities to help students learn about and understand the life and times of Mary Fisher, known as Te Ata, a Chickasaw storyteller, performer, and artist.

Includes:
Black and white coloring images on pages
Who is Mary Fisher (synonyms)?
Timeline of Life (blank timeline to retell and fill in)
Compare & Contrast School Days (1900s vs. Today)
Become a Journalist (Interview)
"Bearer of the Morning" Bumper Sticker
Storytelling a Family Tradition
The Royal Speech
Crossword Puzzle & Answer Sheet (Answers on Timeline for students)
Mary's FakeBook
Broadway Marquee
Poem
Pictograph
Point of View
Treasure of Oklahoma (State Focused)
Legend of the White Wolf
Te Ata, the Movie (Design ad)
Te Ata, the Cast (Cast the Parts)

23 pages in the learning packet.

Perfect 174 page bundle for learning about Oklahoma and its history!

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PE & Reading: Get Fit Action Stories Holiday Bundle

By Beth Hammett

Holiday bundle includes 6 holiday Get Fit stories and editable word file overview handout with sight words lists:

1. Frank N. Stein’s Haunted House (October: Halloween)

2. Tom the Turkey Takes a Break (November: Thanksgiving)

3. A Veteran’s Day Celebration (November: Veteran’s Day)

4. The Vanishing Valentine’s (February: Valentine’s Day)

5. Lucky the Leprechaun Looks for Gold (March: St. Patrick’s Day)

6. Santa’s Missing Suit (December: Christmas)

Get Fit Action Stories: Frank N. Stein’s Haunted House

Get students exercising and moving as they follow along with Frank N. Stein's move to a new neighborhood, where he finds new friends to help make his house a home. Action words include: 

looked around
moped
juggled
skipped rope
frown
blow
shivered and shook
dropped to the ground
ran
slammed
quiver
danced
stood still
knock
jump
shook hands
waved
stepped to the right
boogied to the Monster Mash
shouted, 
“Happy Halloween!”

Practice/assess coordination, comprehension, fitness, following directions, listening, and sight words with Get Fit Action Stories. Use for daily warm-ups, rainy day indoor activities, PE, reading, and learning styles. Fun and enjoyable for all!

Get Fit Action Stories: Tom the Turkey Takes a Break

What happens when Tom the Turkey decides not to participate in Thanksgiving? This active learning book includes listening and sight words that are physically acted out when read aloud. Get fit while reading and learning! 

Action words include:

1. gobbled and hopped
2. yelled, “Stop!” 
3. sat on the ground
4. Shake a leg 
5. wave your hand
6. jumped up and down
7. gobble, gobble…
8. shook hands
9. stretched and yawned
10. looked around
11. frowned
12. smiled
13. ran
14. stood frozen
15. remained frozen
16. shaded his eyes
17. Beep, beep
18. wriggled
19. yelled, “Happy Thanksgiving!”

Includes short story elements that can also be taught. Meets CCSS for assessment of listening, following directions, sight words, vocabulary, and more...Have fun exercising and learning with Tom the turkey!

Get Fit Action Stories: A Veteran’s Day Celebration

What is Veterans Day? When does it fall each year? What kinds of celebrations honor our veterans? Students get an introduction and definition of Veterans Day, plus why it is different than Memorial Day. Then, get ready to join the parade! Play ball, watch fireworks, and thank a veteran for serving!

Get Fit Action Stories combine reading, sight words, listening, speaking, directions, and physical education into one assignment. It's a fun, physical learning adventure!

Action Words included:
1. salute
2. clap
3. Miss America wave
4. struts
5. moves a scepter up and down
6. twirl
7. toss
8. catch
9. plays a violin
10. toots a horn
11. beats a drum
12. pedal
13. flip hamburgers
14. toss salads
15. swing bats
16. hit homeruns
17. yells, “Ewwwww” then
“Awwwww”
18. “Thank you!”
19. salute
20. “Happy Veterans Day!” 

Get Fit Action Stories: The Vanishing Valentines

What happened to Ms. Vee's Valentine's Day cards? Exercise and read along to uncover the Valentine's Day mystery with this Get Fit Action Story.

Includes:
Directions
Example
Action Word List

Actions include: 
1.look up and down
2. picked flowers
3. Boo-hoo! Wah-wah!
(cry)
3. magnifying glass and looked
4. jumped rope
5. cooked
6. fly
7. winked
8. close our eyes
9. count to ten
10. lifts weights
11. prowls under rocks
12. bounces 
13. hold on to your heart
14. delivered
15. “Happy Valentine’s Day!” 
shouts

Meets CCSS reading guidelines. Great for building motor skills and reading skills. Students will enjoy learning and exercising with The Vanishing Valentine's story! 

Get Fit Action Stories: Lucky the Leprechaun Looks for Gold

Can Lucky find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow? What happens when he runs into Mr. Dragon? Can a leprechaun and dragon become friends? Exercise and practice sight words on Lucky's journey to find the pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. 

Includes:

Directions
Sight Words and Exercise List:
dance a jig
hunt rainbows
eat
sleep
watch for rainbows
looks up
jumps
points and yells “There’s a rainbow!”
runs
tiptoes
sidesteps
skips
sits
rests
cheers, “Hip-hip hooray!”
waves a club
link arms and dance a jig
shake hands
share the gold
Wish your friends 
“Happy St. Patrick’s Day!”

Excellent for bad weather days, physical education classes, ELA sight word practice, motor coordination, and visual imagery skills. Fun and engaging! Meets CCSS.

Get Fit Action Stories: Santa’s Missing Suit

Where is Santa's missing red suit? Help Evie the elf as she recruits other elves, reindeer, and snowmen to help find Santa's red suit. Will Santa's famous yearly trip be delayed?

Each page contains action word(s) for students to physically act out. Words include: 

1. snored
2. danced a jig
3. hummed
4. checked and double checked
5. shook hands
6. whistled
7. looked under
8. tiptoed
9. pawed
10. searched
11. made snowballs
12. tossed
13. hop
14. shook their heads and yelled, “No!”
15. jumped up and down
16. slowly cracked open the door
17. peeked
18. waved
19. shouted, “Ho, ho, ho…Happy holidays!”

Meets CCSS for speaking and listening, reading foundation skills, and physical education. Have while learning and searching for Santa's missing red suit!

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Veteran's Day Bundle

By Beth Hammett

Veteran’s Day Bundle

This three packet activity bundle has more than 50+ handouts to help students define, understand, and discuss the importance of Veteran’s Day.

Packet 1: Veteran’s Day Thank You Cards (English and Spanish)

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Pages: 23

Instill gratitude for our Armed Services with these 20 Veteran's Day Thank You Cards. Write a note of thanks, color images, fold, and give to make a veteran smile!

Includes a mix of English and Spanish gratitude phrases, black and white images to color, and one blank card for students to create their own Veteran's Day message. Highlights each branch of the Armed Services: Army, Marines, and Navy. Includes female and male armed services members.

Use as across curriculum government/history/social studies and ELA lesson, to practice fact-based letter/note writing skills, develop social skills, learn more about U.S. history, practice vocabulary, and meet local veterans in your community. Contact your local Veteran's of Foreign Wars (VFW) for a list of veterans in your area.

Packet 2: 30 Veteran’s Day Activities

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Pages: 32

30 activities to celebrate Veteran's Day! Coloring, lists, poems, writings, and more...for using critical thinking skills to learn about a national holiday.

Includes:

Democracy is...
Freedom is...
Liberty means...
The eagle is representative of...
Veteran's Day Speech
Map for listing no. of veterans/naming veterans
10 Ways to Thank a Veteran
Make your own dog-tags
Many faces of soldiers
Many roles of soldiers
What Veteran's Day means to me...
Thank you to a Veteran
My Message to a Veteran
Decorate the tombstone of a fallen soldier
Veteran Acrostic Poem
A Veteran's Poem
My favorite branch of armed services
My Pledge for Peace
Veteran's Day Maze
Veteran's Day Word Search
Women's roles in the Armed Services
How many words can you make from "veteran"
What will you do on Veteran's Day?
From a soldier's point of view: What Veteran's Day means...
The War Wall--fill in to make and display your own war wall

30 activities to help students acknowledge, appreciate, celebrate, and honor veterans and what the special day means.

Packet 3: Get Fit Action Story: A Veteran’s Day Celebration

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Pages: 15

What is Veterans Day? When does it fall each year? What kinds of celebrations honor our veterans? Students get an introduction and definition of Veterans Day, plus why it is different than Memorial Day. Then, get ready to join the parade! Play ball, watch fireworks, and thank a veteran for serving!

Get Fit Action Stories combine reading, sight words, listening, speaking, directions, and physical education into one assignment. It's a fun, physical learning adventure!

Action Words included:
1. salute
2. clap
3. Miss America wave
4. struts
5. moves a scepter up and down
6. twirl
7. toss
8. catch
9. plays a violin
10. toots a horn
11. beats a drum
12. pedal
13. flip hamburgers
14. toss salads
15. swing bats
16. hit homeruns
17. yells, “Ewwwww” then “Awwwww”
18. “Thank you!”
19. salute
20. “Happy Veterans Day!”

This three packet activity bundle with over 50+ handouts will encourage discussions, increase understanding, and reinforce meaning of Veteran’s Day.

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Harriet Tubman Write the Room Vocabulary Activities for Black History Month

By Kimberly

❤️Looking for an engaging movement-based way to celebrate Harriet Tubman or Black History Month? These differentiated writing activities are perfect way to help your students celebrate the life of Harriet Tubman, while practicing literacy, and fine motor skills!

✏️Use the differentiated recording sheets to practice vocabulary, spelling, tracing, writing, and drawing!

✏️Great for literacy centers, whole group, small group, partner work, enrichment activities, word walls or extra practice at home!

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

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⭐️Ways to Use:

  • Students will have fun walking around the room to find the Harriet Tubman themed cards. Then, they match it by picture or number (depending on which game style you have chosen for your students) to the corresponding word on the response sheet. They will then trace, write, or draw that word on their recording sheet.

  • Cards can also be placed in a container for individualized instruction, or added to your literacy center! Simply print and laminate for lasting durability.

  • The vocabulary flashcards can also be used to create a word wall, play matching, “go fish”, or memory games, as writing prompts etc.

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2 sets included: (22 pages)

Match by picture (11 pages)

☑ Teacher answer key (1 page)

☑ Trace the words (1 page)

☑ Write the words - dotted lines (1 page)

☑ Write the words - solid lines (1 page)

☑ Draw pictures (1 page)

☑ Draw and write the words (1 page)

☑ Draw and write sentences (1 page)

☑ Draw and write a story (1 page)

☑ Picture only flashcards (3 pages / 12 cards)

Match by number (11 pages)

☑ Teacher answer key (1 page)

☑ Trace the words (1 page)

☑ Write the words - dotted lines (1 page)

☑ Write the words - solid lines (1 page)

☑ Draw pictures (1 page)

☑ Draw and write the words (1 page)

☑ Draw and write sentences (1 page)

☑ Draw and write a story (1 page)

☑ Picture with number flashcards (3 pages / 12 cards)

Bonus: (26 pages)

☑ "How to Use" (3 pages)

☑ What you need to know (1 page)

☑ Black and white set (22 pages)

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Vocabulary included (12):

☑ abolition

☑ Civil Rights

☑ equality

☑ faith

☑ Maryland

☑ New York

☑ North Star

☑ nurse

☑ slavery

☑ speech

☑ suffrage

☑ unity

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⭐️Looking for more Harriet Tubman activities?

Harriet Tubman Readers

⭐️Looking for more black history resources?

Black History Growing Bundle

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Vocabulary
Black History Month
U.S. History
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Leaders in History Cultural Diversity and Heritage Year-Long Activities Bundle

By Kimberly

❤️Looking for engaging and culturally appropriate activities to celebrate diverse leaders in history? This heritage month growing bundle with differentiated activities is the perfect way for your students to learn about a variety of notable people and the ways they created a meaningful impact on the world!

✏️Perfect for celebrating ethnic and marginalized groups!

✏️Great for early elementary students!

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

⭐️Check out individual resource previews for more details.

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Includes:

Arab Heritage:

Arab Heritage Leaders Reading Comprehension

Arab Heritage Leaders Coloring Pages

Arab Heritage Leaders Posters

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)

Black History:

Black History Leaders Readers

Black History Leaders Posters (Set 1)

Black History Leaders Posters (Set 2)

Black History Leaders Worksheets (Set 1)

Black History Leaders Worksheets (Set 2)

Black History Leaders Writing Crafts (Set 1)

Black History Leaders Writing Crafts (Set 2)

Black History Leaders Coloring Pages

Black History Leaders Reading Comprehension (Set 1)

Black History Leaders Reading Comprehension (Set 2)

Martin Luther King Jr. Bingo

Martin Luther King Jr. Crafts

Martin Luther King Jr. Puzzles

Martin Luther King Jr. Readers

Martin Luther King Jr. Bookmarks

Martin Luther King Jr. Worksheets

Martin Luther King Jr. Write the Room

Harriet Tubman Readers

Harriet Tubman Write the Room

Caribbean Heritage:

Caribbean Heritage Leaders Reading Comprehension

Hispanic Heritage:

Hispanic Heritage Leaders Posters (Set 1)

Hispanic Heritage Leaders Posters (Set 2)

Hispanic Heritage Leaders Banners

Hispanic Heritage Leaders Worksheets (Set 1)

Hispanic Heritage Leaders Worksheets (Set 2)

Hispanic Heritage Leaders Reading Comprehension (Set 1)

Hispanic Heritage Leaders Reading Comprehension (Set 2)

Hispanic Heritage Leaders Writing Crafts

Hispanic Heritage Leaders Reading Booklet (Set 1)

Hispanic Heritage Leaders Reading Booklet (Set 2)

Hispanic Heritage Leaders Coloring Pages (Set 1)

Hispanic Heritage Leaders Coloring Pages (Set 2)

Hispanic Heritage Leaders Readers

Hispanic Heritage Leaders Class Money

Native American Heritage:

Native American Leaders Worksheets

Native American Leaders Posters

Native American Leaders Coloring Pages

Women's History:

Women's History Leaders Posters

Women's History Leaders Puzzles

Women's History Leaders Writing Crafts

Women's History Leaders Coloring Pages

Women's History Leaders Reading Comprehension (Set 1)

Women's History Leaders Reading Comprehension (Set 2)

Women's History Leaders Worksheets, Biographies, & Flashcards

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❤️ Teacher Tips:

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