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Valentine's Day craft activity mailbox printable, 100th day, writing paper 2nd
By Simply Read
This Valentine's day craft activity bundle includes 4 February holiday printables that are ready to go, easy and require no prep
Great for:
100th Day of School Craft
Valentine's Day Self Love and what I love about my school
Writing Paper
Valentine's Day Mailbox Decorations for 2nd Graders
February Planning and fun crafts taken care of!
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Nutcracker Guided Descriptive Essay
By Meggen Loew
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. Includes planning page, student requirement page, and nutcracker to color according to description.
Option 3: A Full five-paragraph essay with 3 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
Pair this with the Nutcracked novel study, the 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.
American Revolution Timeline (in Comic Book Format)
By Beth Hammett
Ready to learn about the American Revolution? This 26 page comic book includes blank templates for students and fact based writing. Covers 1773-1783 and is divided by years. Includes: King George III Stamp Act British Tea Act 13 Colonies British Tea Party and Boston Harbor First Continental Congress George Washington John Adams Declaration of Rights Paul Revere and Midnight Ride American Revolution Battles Minute Men Common Sense by Thomas Paine Declaration of Independence Washington Crossing the Delaware Benjamin Franklin's Trip to France for an Ally Continental Army Treaty with France Yorktown Surrender Treaty of Paris Excellent for introduction, reinforcement, assessment, and for English, Government, and History/Social Studies. Makes learning about the American Revolution fun and interactive! Meets TEKS and CCSS.
Theodor Seuss Geisel or Dr. Seuss
By Beth Hammett
A celebration of the life of Theodor Seuss Geisel in comic book format. Includes 31 pages of aligned writing and creative activities along with fill-in-the-blank comic book templates. Covers the life of Dr. Seuss from birth to death.
Activities and Overview Include:
Birth Year
Immediate Family Information
1900s Inventions
Elementary Years
Hobbies & Interests
Learning Then & Now Compare & Contrast Writing
Prediction for Future Education
Secondary School Years
Likes, Dislikes, Interesting Tidbits
Pseudonyms
College Years at Dartmouth & Oxford
Ted's 1927 Big Breaks
Build a Coat of Arms for Your School
1930s to 1970s Overview of Accolades, Achievements & Personal Information
My List of Dr. Seuss Books
1980s Awards
Thank You Letter from Dr. Seuss to Fans Writing
Death & Eulogy with Eulogy & Tombstone Writings
Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden with Map
Create Your Own Dr. Seuss Memorial
Dr. Seuss Quotes & List Your Own Quotes Writing
Design Your Dr. Seuss Timeline
Write Your Own Dr. Seuss Comic Book with Fill-in-the-Blank Handouts
A fun, hands-on approach to learning about the life of Dr. Seuss! Can be used for background knowledge, assessment, writing, history, and more...
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)
Product Description
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
Product Description
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
Product Description
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.
Reading Comprehension Passages BUNDLE
By Basic Biz Teaching
These no prep nonfiction and fiction reading passages with comprehension questions and main idea and key detail graphic organizers are perfect for your second grade, third grade, fourth grade, and fifth grade students! These reading comprehension worksheets will bring a love of learning back to your reading block. Your students will be engaged while learning!
Do your students DREAD having to read nonfiction texts? Do they moan and groan when it's time to read informational text because they find the topics boring or tiresome? These engaging, nonfiction passages about the animals of the Amazon rainforest, Chinese New Year, Presidents' Day and Arctic Animals will have your readers begging for more!
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With This Resource You'll Get:
★ Engaging nonfiction passages
★ Different formats for students response
★ Main idea and key details graphic organizer
★ Text dependent questions
★ Some multiple choice answers
★ Short answer written response
★ Standards-based tasks
How You Can Use This Resource:
✎ whole group
✎ small group
✎ partner work
✎ independent work
✎ homework
✎ literacy centers
✎ animal research
✎ animal research reports
Check Out What Teachers Are Saying:
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Addition & Subtraction | BUNDLE
By Nardine Mettry
From interactive PowerPoints to real-world applications, this bundle offers a comprehensive approach to building number sense.
What's Included:
Don't forget to share with me how it went with your little ones. I hope it was useful in your classroom.
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The Complete Word Search Puzzles Set for Your Students and Kids
By Zaazoua Mostapha
The best way to teach vocabulary to kids is by playing educational games.
In this bundle you will get:
Also, I'm open to suggestions about other word searches to add to this set.
Note: This product is not for resale and absolutely not for Commercial Use.
If you have any requests we can help.
Valentine card template, Valentine Coloring Sheets and do to dot activity BUNDLE
By Patricia
Valentine Coloring Sheets with Bonus Envelopes
Make Valentine’s Day extra fun and creative with this set of Valentine coloring sheets, complete with 2 bonus envelope designs! These festive coloring pages are perfect for students to decorate, personalize, and share with friends and family.
What’s Included:
18 Valentine-themed coloring pages featuring hearts, cute animals, and cheerful designs.
2 envelope templates to color and assemble, perfect for gifting cards or small notes.
Valentine Letter Template & Valentine Card Template
Make Valentine’s Day extra special with this creative and customizable Valentine Letter Template |Valentine Card Template! Perfect for classrooms, homeschool settings, or even at home, this resource allows students to express their creativity while crafting heartfelt messages for friends, family, or classmates.
What’s Included:
13 un and easy-to-color Valentine Card Template designs for personalized creations.
Valentine Dot to Dot Activity: Fun and Festive Classroom Engagement
Looking for a creative and low-prep way to celebrate Valentine’s Day in your classroom? This Valentine Dot to Dot is perfect for engaging students while practicing fine motor skills, number sequencing, and creativity. Designed for all ages, this resource combines a dot to dot worksheet with optional coloring or dot marker fun, making it a versatile and exciting addition to your Valentine’s Day plans!
What’s Included:
❤️ 4- Valentine-themed dot to dot worksheet revealing a surprise image.
❤️ 4 - coloring or dot marker option to bring the artwork to life.
❤️ Festive, student-friendly designs that fit perfectly into any classroom setting.
Hispanic Heritage Month project BUNDLE
By Patricia
1. Hispanic Heritage Month craft selfie
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month craft in style with Selfie Student-teste Activity! Inspire your students to dive into the vibrant world of Hispanic Heritage with this engaging and interactive project. Our Hispanic Heritage Month craft combines creativity, history, and technology to provide a unique learning experience that will captivate learners of all ages.
This resource includes:
- Teacher’s guide for 2 - 45-minute lesson
- 4 printables
- A presentation on the work of Frida Kahlo
- Background information on Mexican culture
2. Hispanic Heritage Month craft
Dive into the captivating world of Hispanic culture with our Hispanic Heritage Month craft! Our comprehensive teacher's guide provides step-by-step instructions for facilitating this immersive Hispanic Heritage Month craft in your classroom.
This hands-on student-tested activity allows students to pay homage to this legendary artist Frida Kahlo by creating their personalized shrines inspired by her vibrant artwork and indomitable spirit.
Guiding students through the process of designing and constructing their shrines, we've got you covered every step of the way.
This resource includes:
- 20 slides
- 2 worksheet
- 2 templates + 1 printable stickers
- 1 step-by-step drawing
- Teacher’s guide for 4:45-minute lesson
3. Hispanic Heritage Month activities art
This student-tested activity brings the rich culture of Mexico to life in your classroom with this engaging activity designed specifically for Hispanic Heritage Month activities art. Immerse your students in the beauty and tradition of Oaxacan pottery as they explore the fascinating world art.
This comprehensive teacher's guide provides everything you need to seamlessly integrate this Hispanic Heritage Month activities art into your lesson plans.
The accompanying worksheet reinforces key concepts and allows students to showcase their understanding of Hispanic art through a variety of engaging exercises. Whether they're learning about different pottery techniques or exploring the symbolism behind traditional designs, this worksheet is sure to spark meaningful discussions and creative expression.
This resource includes:
- Teacher’s guide for 2 - 45-minute lesson - From background information on the history and significance of Oaxacan pottery to step-by-step instructions for creating stunning pottery-inspired artwork, you'll have all the tools you need to captivate your students' imaginations.
- 1 worksheet
- 1 poster