4th Grade Holidays/Seasonal Lesson (by date, oldest first)

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

Pumpkin Patch Field Trip Bundle - save 20% on all three

**This unit comes in a zip file. Extract the files to access the Parent/Teacher Info Sheet and the Student pdf file**

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Get ready for your upcoming visit to the pumpkin patch with this field trip bundle! This bundle includes the Preschool & Kinder, Elementary, and Middle & High School Units. 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.

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 the three units included in this bundle.

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

Post-Trip Activities

• Field Trip Log - for homeschoolers to track the year's field trips
• Field Trip Reflection for each level
• Home Again read aloud for younger students
• Home Again reading passage for older students
• Roasted Pumpkin Seeds baking instructions
• Jack o' Lantern drawing activity for younger students
• Time to Carve reading passage and activity for older students
• Inside the Pumpkin drawing activity
• Inside the Pumpkin labeling worksheet in two levels (cut & paste and labeling)
• 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 individually in PreK/Kinder, Elementary, and Middle & High School levels. Buying in this bundle saves you 20% off the individual prices

Pumpkin Patch Field Trip Unit - PreK Preschool and Kindergarten

Pumpkin Patch Field Trip Unit - Elementary School

Pumpkin Patch Field Trip Unit - Middle School

**This unit comes in a zip file. Extract the files to access the Parent/Teacher Info Sheet and the Student pdf file**

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Are you searching for an engaging and effective way to help children understand and celebrate their unique strengths? Look no further than "Time to Shine: My Self-Esteem Boosting Watch Craft." This creative and hands-on resource is designed to enhance your counseling sessions by helping students reflect on their positive qualities and build self-esteem. Through a fun and interactive watch craft, children will discover and affirm their strengths, fostering a healthy sense of self-worth and confidence.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

• Printable Paper Watch Templates: Students can draw or write symbols representing their strengths. Space for writing positive affirmations or personal qualities.
• Step-by-Step Instructions: Simple and clear directions for assembling and personalizing the watches, perfect for young children.
• Example Affirmations: A list of positive affirmations to inspire students, such as “I am kind,” “I am creative,” and “I am strong.”
• Discussion Questions: Questions and prompts to facilitate discussions on self-esteem, recognizing strengths, and using the watch as a daily reminder.
• Reflection Questions: 10 end-of-lesson reflection questions to help students think about their strengths and how they feel about them.

KEY BENEFITS:

• Boosts Self-Esteem: Encourages children to identify and reflect on their strengths, promoting a positive self-image.
• Promotes Positive Thinking: Provides a creative outlet for children to express and affirm their positive qualities.
• Enhances Self-Awareness: Helps children understand their abilities and how they can use them in their daily lives.
• Supports Social-Emotional Learning: Integrates seamlessly into social-emotional learning (SEL) curricula by fostering self-reflection and personal growth.
• Easy to Implement: Simple instructions and printable templates make it easy for educators and counselors to use with minimal preparation.

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Looking for creative ways to engage your students in meaningful counseling sessions this fall? Introducing our "Fall/Autumn Themed Counseling Writing Prompt Crafts" – a creative resource designed to blend creativity with reflective writing, helping students explore their emotions and personal growth while enjoying the charm of autumn-themed activities.

This resource is perfect for school counselors seeking to make their fall counseling sessions both enjoyable and impactful. Each craft features a visual and a corresponding set of writing prompts, encouraging students to reflect on their emotions, personal development, and well-being in an engaging and creative manner.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

8 Fall-Themed Crafts

• Scarecrow: Prompt about being brave and strong.
• Pumpkin: Prompt about facing challenges and growth.
• Leaf: Prompt for embracing change and new beginnings.
• Bowl of Apples: Prompt reflecting on relationships and gratitude.
• Apple: Prompt about personal strengths and uniqueness.
• Sweater: Prompt for comfort and coping strategies.
• Owl: Prompt about learning and wisdom.
• Pumpkin Pie: Prompt on thankfulness and positive moments.

BENEFITS OF THIS RESOURCE:

• Engages Students Creatively: Combines crafting and reflective writing to capture students’ interest and encourage deeper engagement.
• Supports Emotional Well-Being: Promotes self-reflection, gratitude, and emotional growth through themed prompts and activities.
• Flexible Use: Suitable for individual counseling, small groups, or classroom activities.
• Easy to Implement: Printable and ready-to-use, saving you time and effort in preparation.

Make your fall counseling sessions memorable and impactful with our "Fall/Autumn Themed Counseling Writing Prompt Crafts". Help your students explore their feelings, strengthen their self-esteem, and embrace the spirit of autumn!

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• Behavior and Feelings Workbook
• Gossiping & Rumors Workbook for Teens 
• CBT Workbook - Thoughts Feelings Behaviors for Teenagers
• Self Esteem and Feelings Workbook
• Emotions & Self Care Workbook
• My Anger Management Workbook

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Looking for creative ways to engage your students in meaningful counseling sessions this winter? Introducing our "Winter Themed Counseling Writing Prompt Crafts" – a creative resource designed to blend creativity with reflective writing, helping students explore their emotions and personal growth while enjoying winter-themed activities.

This resource is perfect for school counselors seeking to make their winter counseling sessions both enjoyable and impactful. Each craft features a visual and a corresponding set of writing prompts, encouraging students to reflect on their emotions, personal development, and well-being in an engaging and creative manner.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

• 8 Winter-Themed Crafts
• Beanie: Prompt about feeling safe and warm.
• Penguin: Prompt about supporting friends.
• Snowman: Prompt about building strong friendships.
• Hot Chocolate: Prompt about sharing kindness.
• Snowflake: Prompt about uniqueness and individuality.
• Pine Tree: Prompt about staying positive.
• Polar Bear: Prompt about strength and protection.
• Mitten: Prompt about helping others in need.

BENEFITS OF THIS RESOURCE:

• Engages Students Creatively: Combines crafting and reflective writing to capture students’ interest and encourage deeper engagement.
• Supports Emotional Well-Being: Promotes self-reflection, kindness, and emotional growth through themed prompts and activities.
• Flexible Use: Suitable for individual counseling, small groups, or classroom activities.
• Easy to Implement: Printable and ready-to-use, saving you time and effort in preparation.

Make your winter counseling sessions memorable and impactful with our "Winter Themed Counseling Writing Prompt Crafts". Help your students explore their feelings, strengthen their self-esteem, and embrace the spirit of winter!

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• Behavior and Feelings Workbook
• Gossiping & Rumors Workbook for Teens 
• CBT Workbook - Thoughts Feelings Behaviors for Teenagers
• Self Esteem and Feelings Workbook
• Emotions & Self Care Workbook
• My Anger Management Workbook

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Looking for creative ways to engage your students in meaningful counseling sessions this summer? Introducing our "Summer Themed Counseling Writing Prompt Crafts“ - a creative and engaging resource designed to blend creativity with reflective writing, helping students explore their emotions and personal growth while enjoying the fun of summer-themed activities.

This resource is perfect for school counselors seeking to make their summer counseling sessions both enjoyable and impactful. Each craft comes with a visual and a corresponding set of writing prompts, encouraging students to reflect on their self-esteem, personal progress, and emotional well-being in a fun and accessible way.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

8 Summer-Themed Crafts

• Beach Ball: Prompt about self-esteem and resilience.
• Flip-Flop: Prompt for personal journeys and grounding.
• Watermelon: Prompt reflecting on first steps and simple joys.
• Pineapple: Prompt about confidence, strength, and uniqueness.
• Ice-Cream: Prompt on personal rewards, strengths, and growth.
• Person Swimming: Prompt on freedom, reflection, and perseverance.
• Surf Board: Prompt about personal success, balance, and navigation.
• Clam Shell: Prompt for discovering inner strengths and protecting well-being.

BENEFITS OF THIS RESOURCE:

• Engages Students Creatively: Combines visual arts and reflective writing to capture students’ interest and encourage deeper engagement.
• Supports Emotional Well-Being: Promotes positive self-esteem, self-reflection, and emotional growth through themed prompts and activities.
• Flexible Use: Suitable for individual counseling sessions, small groups, or classroom activities.
• Easy to Implement: Printable and ready-to-use, saving you time and effort in preparation.

Make your summer counseling sessions memorable and impactful with "Summer Theme Counseling Writing Prompt Crafts". Help your students navigate their emotions and build their self-esteem while enjoying the vibrant spirit of summer!

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• Behavior and Feelings Workbook
• Gossiping & Rumors Workbook for Teens 
• CBT Workbook - Thoughts Feelings Behaviors for Teenagers
• Self Esteem and Feelings Workbook
• Emotions & Self Care Workbook
• My Anger Management Workbook

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This activity is a perfect summer counseling lesson which encourages emotional awareness by encouraging individuals to reflect and gain insight into their various emotional states.

This summer counseling lesson resource encourages students to imagine that they are walking along the beach while they are in a particular emotional state and they come across a “message in a bottle” which is just perfect for what they need and want while they are in that emotional state.

Many people think of being happy and excited as good emotions and anger and sadness as being bad ones. Because of this, many people spend years trying to repress, block or avoid these emotions. But it is important to know that all emotions are normal. Three are no good or bad feelings or emotions. They are messages.

This summer counseling lesson activity includes the following:

- About this summer counseling activity

- Emotions are not good or bad handout

- Imagine This… (narrative)

- The process – What to do

- Examples of Completed bottles (sadness and anxiety)

- Bottle and Note templates for the following states (angry, sad, bored, confused, curious, disappointed, embarrassed, grumpy, excited, happy, anxious, proud, scared and shy)

"If your feelings had something important to say, what would they tell me.”

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Embrace the warmth and excitement of summer with "My Summer Counseling Activity Book," the ultimate resource for school counselors and educators. Packed with a variety of engaging, fun, and educational activities, this book is designed to address key Social Emotional Learning (SEL) topics.

It includes creative tools like coloring pages, puzzles, crafts, and more, all aimed at supporting the emotional and mental development of young children. Perfect for use in classrooms, counseling sessions, or at home, this activity book helps facilitate meaningful discussions and learning experiences about emotions and coping skills in a child-friendly format.

KEY FEATURES:

• Extensive Variety of Activities: From color by numbers to mazes and matching games, this Summer Counseling Activity Book offers a wide range of fun and educational tasks.
• Targeted SEL Content: Each activity is crafted to address essential SEL topics, helping children develop crucial emotional and social skills.
• High-Quality, Low-Prep Materials: Ready-to-use pages make it easy for educators and counselors to implement activities with minimal preparation.
• Engaging for Young Learners: Designed with vibrant illustrations and interactive content to keep children engaged and interested.

THIS RESOURCE INCLUDES:

• Coloring Pages: Summer-themed pages that encourage creativity and self-expression in a calm, engaging way.
• Mazes: Fun puzzles that enhance vocabulary and problem-solving skills.
• Color by Numbers/Feelings: A creative approach to exploring emotions and mindfulness through coloring.
• Check-In Posters: Tools to help children articulate their feelings and set a positive tone for the day.
• Coping Skill Cards: Easy-to-use cards offering strategies for managing emotions and stress.
• Matching Activities: Interactive games that support cognitive development and memory skills.
• Finger Tracing Cards: Sensory activities that promote focus and calmness.
• Low-Prep Crafts: Simple crafts that allow children to express themselves creatively while learning valuable skills.

"My Summer Counseling Activity Book" is a must-have resource for any school counselor, educator, or parent seeking to enrich a child's social and emotional learning this summer. With a delightful mix of activities, this book is perfect for facilitating development in a playful and engaging way. Equip your toolkit with this diverse and comprehensive activity book to bring joy and learning to your educational or therapeutic settings.

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• Emotions & Self Care Workbook
• My Anger Management Workbook

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Embrace winter with "My Winter Counseling Activity Book." This is the ultimate resource packed with a variety of engaging, fun, and educational activities tailored for school counselors and educators.

Designed to address key Social Emotional Learning (SEL) topics, this book is filled with creative tools such as coloring pages, puzzles, crafts, and much more to support the emotional and mental development of young children. Ideal for use in classrooms, counseling sessions, or at home, this activity book helps facilitate meaningful discussions and learning experiences about emotions and coping skills in a child-friendly format.

KEY FEATURES:

• Extensive Variety of Activities: From color by numbers to mazes and matching activities, this book offers a wide range of fun and counseling worksheets.
• Targeted SEL Content: Each activity is crafted to address essential SEL topics, helping children develop crucial emotional and social skills.
• High-Quality, Low-Prep Materials: Ready-to-use pages make it easy for educators and counselors to implement activities with minimal preparation.
• Engaging for Young Learners: Designed with vibrant illustrations and interactive content to keep children engaged and interested.

THIS RESOURCE INCLUDES:

• Coloring Pages: Themed around winter, these pages provide a calm activity that encourages creativity and self-expression.
• Find-A-Words & Mazes: Engaging puzzles that help improve vocabulary and problem-solving skills.
• Color by Numbers/Feelings: A creative way to explore emotions and mindfulness through coloring.
• Check-In Posters: Tools to assist children in articulating their feelings and setting the tone for their day.
• Coping Skills Pages: Explore strategies for managing emotions and stress.
• Feelings Cards: Visual aids that help children identify and communicate their emotions effectively.
• Matching Activities: Interactive games that support cognitive development and memory skills.
• Low-Prep Crafts: Simple crafts that allow children to express themselves creatively while learning valuable skills.

And much more…

"My Winter Counseling Activity Book" is a must-have resource for any school counselor, educator, or parent seeking to enrich a child's social and emotional learning this winter. Packed with a delightful mix of activities, this book is perfect for facilitating development in a playful and engaging way. Equip your toolkit with this diverse and comprehensive activity book to bring joy and learning to your educational or therapeutic settings.

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• Behavior and Feelings Workbook
• Gossiping & Rumors Workbook for Teens 
• CBT Workbook - Thoughts Feelings Behaviors for Teenagers
• Self Esteem and Feelings Workbook
• Emotions & Self Care Workbook
• My Anger Management Workbook

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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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Help your AVID or ELA students build reading comprehension and practice using text evidence with these editable discussion cards and talking chips for an article on solar eclipses! Students will read the provided article with space for note taking and a summary, then they will sit in small groups and take turns pulling a discussion card and using their talking chips.

Great for: using text evidence, collaboration and team building, public speaking practice,

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✨Solar Eclipse Bundle✨

DIRECTIONS:

• Access your forced copy of the Google Doc with the article on solar eclipses. Allow students to read, take notes in the margin, and summarize the article by answering the essential question at the top.

• Go to the last slide to add your own discussion prompts.

• Click "File" then "Download" and then "PDF" to download the prompts as a PDF document.

• Print, cut, and laminate a set of cards for each of your groups of 4-5 students.

• Print, cut, and laminate talking chips.

• Put students into groups of 4-5.

• Decide how many talking chips each student gets (this encourages participation during the dialogue and teaches students how to use social cues when deciding when to share, instead of raising a hand).

• One student draws a card from the top. That student asks the question and dialogue begins in the group. Students should have the short story handy so they can use evidence in their responses.

• When dialogue dies down, students continue taking turns drawing a card, asking questions. and having discussions.

• Students should discard the questions already asked so they don't repeat any.

WHAT's INCLUDED:

• Google Doc with a solar eclipse article
• Google slide with printable talking chips
• 20 Discussion Prompts in color and black & white
• Editable Discussion Prompt Cards in color and black & white

Solar Eclipse Roll a Story

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Recalling a Christmas Memory Project

Students will be able to use brain mapping worksheets to recall and answer the questions who, what, when where and why in reference to a Christmas memory. The project is a four-paragraph writing project.

Materials Included:

· Goals and Teacher Instructions

· Student Introduction Page

· Student Planning Page

· Grading Rubric

· Optional Writing Page

$25 Nutcracker Themed Christmas School Unit Bundle ($39 value)

Combines Nutcracker and the Mouse King Picture Book Study, Nutcracked Novel Study and Vocabulary, Guided Nutcracker Descriptive Essay, Kingdom of Sweets Project, Kingdom of Sweets Project Research, and BONUS: Nutcracker Ballet Mini Introduction Lesson. Also includes bonus files to combine all these units into a 20-Day Christmas School Lesson.

Nutcracker and the Mouse King Picture Book Study ($5 Value)

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

The materials are based on 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 aim is for the description features 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)

Nutcracked Novel Study and Vocabulary ($8 Value)

Novel Study: These materials for Susan Adrian's novel Nutcracked aim to enhance readers' understanding and interpretation of the Story.

What is Included: 40 Pages

· Goal and Instructional Pages for Teacher

· Lesson Plans for 15-days of lessons- Incorporate vocabulary work in

· Discussion Questions (11 pages)

· Reality vs. Fantasy-Journal (1 page)

· Reality vs. Fantasy-Teaching Worksheet Activity (1 page)

· Reality vs. Fantasy-2 Worksheets (1 page each)

· Georgie's Problems (Conflict Worksheet) (1 page)

· Plot Diagram (1 page)

· Final Test (2 Options) (2 pages each)

· Answer Keys (8 pages)

Vocabulary: In general, the goal for finding vocabulary words within a novel is for students to encounter words they may not have seen or heard before and then understand their meaning in the text and in their everyday lives.

What is Included: 31 Pages

· Goals and Instructional Pages for Teacher

· Master Word Lists (3 pages)

· Student Dictionary (11 pages)

· Crossword Puzzles (3 pages)

· Word Search (1 page)

· Vocabulary in Context Worksheet (2 pages)

· Final Test (1 page)

· Answer Keys (6 pages)

Guided Nutcracker Descriptive Essay ($5 Value)

This guided descriptive essay asks students to describe a nutcracker. There are three separate options to use based on the level and ability of your students.

Option 1: A full five-paragraph essay with three body paragraphs and an introduction and conclusion are required. This includes a planning page, a student requirement page, and a rubric.

Option 2: A fill-in-the-blank essay is used for young writers learning to spell and write. It includes a planning page, a student-required description, and a nutcracker to color according to the description.

Option 3: A Full five-paragraph essay with three body paragraphs, an introduction, and a conclusion is required. This includes a planning page, a student requirement page, and a rubric. A little less is required for this level.

What is Included: 15 Pages

· Goals and Instructional Pages for Teachers

· Younger Student Options Explanations

· Student Requirements Handout

· Rubric

· Planning Page

· Fill in the Blank Essay

· Fill in the Blank Planning Page

· Color and Decorate Nutcracker

· Younger Essay Requirements

· Younger Essay Rubric

· Younger Essay Planning Page

· Writing Page

Kingdom of Sweets Project ($5 Value)

The goal for this project is for your child/students to practice using area and perimeter. They will also practice spatial awareness as they plan for elements to fit within the area provided. The different areas they will place on their maps are based on the realms represented in the Nutcracker Ballet (when visiting after Marie/Clara rescues the Nutcracker/Prince)

Children/students can practice following instructions and requirements by following the assignment's instructions.

What is Included: 9 Pages

· Goals and Instructions for Teachers

· Instructions/Requirements

· Example

· Rubric

· Legends Page.

· Elements Page

· Separate 11x14 printable graph page

Kingdom of Sweets Project Research Extension ($5 Value):

This project aims to help your child/students practice their research skills. They will pick one of the "realms" or regions based on the realms represented in the Nutcracker Ballet (when visiting after Marie/Clara rescues the Nutcracker/Prince). Children/students can practice following instructions and requirements by following the assignment's instructions. Two options are available to complete the report. 1. Predesigned Research Page or 2. Written Research Report (with introduction and conclusion). An optional presentation extension is available for students to create a project based on architecture, dress, or food research done on their report. Rubrics and student instructions are available for each report/and the Presentation.

What is Included: 12 Pages

• Goals and Instruction Page for Teachers (1 page)
• Student Instructions/Requirements (1 page)
• Student Report Pages (2 pages)
• Rubric For Report on Student Report Pages (1 page)
• Student Instructions/Requirements for Presentation (1 page)
• Rubric for Presentation (1 page)

BONUS: Nutcracker Ballet Mini Introduction Lesson ($4 Value)

This mini-unit is the perfect accompaniment to introducing the Nutcracker Ballet. Students will learn information about the Composer and the ballet composition. There is also a listening journal (you will need to make multiple copies for each piece you listen to) and a story map (upper and lower-level options) for students to use as they follow along with the ballet to increase their understanding and interpretation of the events happening.

What is Included: 14 Pages Total

· Goal and Instructional Pages for Teacher

· Composer Notes (1 page)

· Composition Notes (1 page)

· Story Map (Upper (5 pages)/lower level) (1 pagethe description multiple copies as needed)

· Listening Journal (1 page- use multiple copies as needed)

This Bundle also includes a Bundle Guide:12 Pages ($3 value)

· Goals and Instructions for the Bundle (1 page)

· Brief Bundle Overview (1 page)

· 20 Days of Lesson Plans (5 pages) (helps combine all units into one)

· Page with suggested arts and crafts links (2 pages)

Look for other Christmas School Bundle Units on my website or TeachShare storefront.

What is Included:

Lesson Plan Pages

Discussion Questions (use oral discussion questions or weekly short answer discussion questions and a final discussion question test (short answer and multiple-choice questions).

Literature Worksheets (Character study, Two Sets of Prediction Worksheets, and Plot Diagram Worksheet)

Vocabulary Work (General Vocabulary, Focused Vocabulary, Vocabulary Dictionary, Crossword, Word Search, Vocabulary in Context, and Vocabulary Quiz)

Final Project (Have students design a concert. They must have a theme, create a stage, costumes, and decorations, and select relevant acts with rubric)March Madness

BONUS: Christmas Song Battle (much like the march madness basketball tournament, you will start with your sweet 16 of either classic or modern Christmas songs, and then students will vote and battle it out until there is a winner).

Novel Study: These materials for Susan Adrian's novel Nutcracked aim to enhance readers' understanding and interpretation of the Story.

What is Included: 40 Pages

· Goal and Instructional Pages for Teacher

· Lesson Plans for 15-days of lessons- Incorporate vocabulary work in

· Discussion Questions (11 pages)

· Reality vs. Fantasy-Journal (1 page)

· Reality vs. Fantasy-Teaching Worksheet Activity (1 page)

· Reality vs. Fantasy-2 Worksheets (1 page each)

· Georgie's Problems (Conflict Worksheet) (1 page)

· Plot Diagram (1 page)

· Final Test (2 Options) (2 pages each)

· Answer Keys (8 pages)

Vocabulary: -In general, the goal for finding vocabulary words within a novel is to have students encounter words they may not have seen or heard before and then understand their meaning in the text and their everyday lives.

What is Included: 31 Pages

· Goals and Instructional Pages for Teacher

· Master Word Lists (3 pages)

· Student Dictionary (11 pages)

· Crossword Puzzles (3 pages)

· Word Search (1 page)

· Vocabulary in Context Worksheet (2 pages)

· Final Test (1 page)

· Answer Keys (6 pages)

Look to pair this novel study with our Nutcracker and The Mouse King picture book 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.

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.

Nutcracker Ballet Mini Introduction Lesson

A novel study unit covering The House Without a Christmas Tree By Gail Rock.

Included in Unit:

Novel Study Materials:

· Suggested Lesson Plans

· Daily Discussion Questions (with answers)

· Goals and Instruction Pages for Parent/Teacher

· Setting Worksheet

· Character Worksheet

· Conflict Worksheet

· Theme Worksheet

· Plot

· 3 Quizzes (Used weekly)- With Answer Key

· 2 Final Unit Test Options (Multiple choice or short answer)-With Answer Key

Vocabulary Materials:

· Goals and Teacher Instructions

· 3 Sets of Vocabulary Words

· Master definitions

· Student Dictionary

· 3 Crosswords

· 1 Vocabulary in Context Worksheet

· All Vocabulary Word Search

· Final Vocabulary Test

· Answer Keys

Recalling a Christmas Memory Project

Students will be able to use brain mapping worksheets to recall and answer the questions who, what, when, where, and why in reference to a Christmas memory. The project is a four-paragraph writing project.

Materials Included:

· Goals and Teacher Instructions

· Student Introduction Page

· Student Planning Page

· Grading Rubric

· Optional Writing Page

Christmas Tree Lot Project

Students will be asked to make a tree lot according to the student instruction page. Students will use special skills along with area and perimeter skills. A minor research component is included to research the types of trees to sell on their Christmas Tree Lot.

Materials Included:

· Goals and Teacher Instructions

· Student Introduction Page

· Student Planning Page

· Grading Rubric

· Optional Writing Page

· Christmas Tree Research Page

· Legends Page

· Elements and Pieces page

· 11x14 grid page

Engage your students with this editable, interactive Veterans Day lesson and activity designed for grades 3-6! This resource includes a clear, easy-to-follow presentation on Veterans Day and a fun Four Corners game to reinforce key concepts about honoring veterans and their contributions. Perfect for history, social studies, and U.S. holidays lessons.

What's Included: 12 lesson slides 13 Four Corner Questions with Multiple Choice Answers + Answer Key Slides A, B, C, D Printable Classroom Labels Editable lesson slides & four corners slide for you to type in your own text

Lesson Slides Included: What is a veteran? What is Veterans Day? Veterans Day Symbols Six Military Branches United States Army United States Navy United States Air Force United States Marine Corps United States Coast Guard United States Space Force How We Celebrate Honoring Our Veterans

This is a math mystery that is specifically aligned to the 3rd grade Engage NY and Eureka math module 4 on area. This resource would also be a great for review of area for 4th grade students prior to the state test. This resource includes a scenario, a suspect list, 5 clues that students will solve to find the culprit and answers keys to all pages. Area concepts practiced in this are: determining multiplying length x width, determining area using tiling, finding the missing side length, find area of irregular shapes by decomposing rectangles and area word problems.

This resource would be great to use as a review before the end of module assessment, before state tests, as a math lesson to leave for a substitute teacher, uses individual clues as daily center work over the course of a week, etc.

My students absolutely love doing these! They especially love predicting who the culprit is prior to beginning the clues to see if they could guess it correctly!