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The Editable Orange Shirt Day Truth and Reconciliation Workbook - Every Child Matters is a must-have resource for teachers looking to educate their students about the history of residential schools and the significance of Orange Shirt Day. This fully editable workbook provides a comprehensive, age-appropriate exploration of truth and reconciliation, and empowers students to reflect on the "Every Child Matters" message through engaging activities and thoughtful reflection.

Why Teachers Should Buy It:

1. Differentiated for Various Reading Levels: With two differentiated versions (Primary and Junior), this resource is perfect for classes with students at different reading levels. Whether you're working with younger students or those who need more challenging material, both versions allow for an inclusive and engaging learning experience for all.
2. Editable for Personalization: The fully editable PowerPoint format allows you to customize the content to meet your classroom's unique needs. Add local context, adjust the reading passages, or simplify the activities to suit your students’ abilities.
3. Supports Meaningful Conversations: This workbook offers a structured and respectful way to introduce the difficult topics of residential schools and reconciliation. The activities, which include reading comprehension, reflection questions, and creative tasks, foster empathy and understanding in your students.
4. Engaging Content: Students will learn about Phyllis Webstad’s personal story, the origins of Orange Shirt Day, and the broader history of Indigenous peoples in Canada. The workbook includes beautiful, easy-to-follow visuals and worksheets designed to captivate and educate.
5. Promotes Critical Thinking and Reflection: Encourage students to critically reflect on the impact of residential schools through thoughtful questions, journaling activities, and art-based projects such as designing their own "Orange Shirt" to symbolize the “Every Child Matters” movement.
6. Complete Resource for Educators: Whether you're new to teaching Orange Shirt Day or an experienced educator, this resource provides everything you need to facilitate these vital conversations in your classroom. It's easy to use, visually appealing, and ready to print or edit.

Included:

• Two differentiated versions (Primary & Junior) for various reading levels
• Reading passages on Phyllis Webstad’s story and the history of residential schools
• Indigenous culture vocabulary and illustrations
• Reflection and comprehension worksheets
• Creative activities (e.g., designing an Orange Shirt)

Ensure that your Orange Shirt Day lesson is impactful and informative with the Editable Orange Shirt Day Truth and Reconciliation Workbook - Every Child Matters. Help your students understand the importance of reconciliation and foster a culture of respect and inclusivity in your classroom.

Looking for a simple and powerful way to celebrate diversity in your classroom? Do you need an inclusive and engaging bulletin board? Do you want to support your students in learning about Native American culture? Then download my Native American Heritage Month Bulletin Board Set Inspirational Quotes.

These 10 inspirational quotes by Native Americans and Indigenous People are perfect for classroom décor, bulletin boards, or door decorations. With quotes from Cheyenne, Duwamish, Nez Perce, Hopi, and others, these quotes will surely resonate with your upper elementary students.

Quotes included in this set:

• "There is but one secret to success: never give up.” ~Ben Nighthorse Campbell, Cheyenne 
• "Take only memories, leave nothing but footprints.” ~Chief Seattle, Duwamish
• “It does not require many words to speak the truth.” ~Chief Joseph, Nez Perce
• "One finger cannot lift a pebble.” ~Hopi
• “Our first teacher is our own heart.” ~Cheyenne
• And many more!

To Print: Print on regular 8.5 X 11 paper. No prep!

Resources included in this purchase:

• 10 unique quotes by Native American and Indigenous People

• 3 different "Title" posters for your bulletin board including the following:

• "OCTOBER 11 is Indigenous Peoples' Day"

• "NOVEMBER is Native American Heritage Month"

• "NOVEMBER is American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month"

• Terms of Use

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• Native American Bulletin Board & Reflection Activity

Looking for a powerful way to celebrate diversity and support an inclusive classroom? These thoughtfully designed resources provide your students with a deep understanding of Native American cultures, history, and beliefs. When you download this Bundle Native American Heritage Month Activity with a Bulletin Board Set, your students will be motivated and engaged in learning with 3 interactive games. Additionally, these stunning 8.5" X 11" posters are perfect for classroom décor, bulletin boards, or door decorations and are a beautiful addition to any class.

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

TRIVIA GAMES

These three games are suitable for individuals, small groups, or for whole-class activities. With 35+ interesting facts, each game has a regular round and a speed round to help students remember the information they learn. A handout of questions is included to use as quiet seat work!

BULLETIN BOARD

These 14 inspirational quotes by Native Americans are perfect for Native American Heritage Month or Indigenous Peoples' Day! For classroom décor, bulletin boards, or door decorations, they are a beautiful addition to any class. From Cherokee, Duwamish, Nez Perce, Hopi and others, these quotes will surely resonate with your middle and high school students.

➟ Quotes included in this set:

• ”Humans merely share the earth. We can only protect the land, not own it.” ~Duwamish
• "We will be known forever by the tracks we leave.” ~Dakota
• ”It is no longer good enough to cry peace, we must act peace, live peace and live in peace.” ~Shenandoah 
• And many more!

➟ To Print: Print on regular 8.5 X 11 paper. No prep!

➟ Resources included in this purchase:

• 35+ unique multiple-choice trivia questions
• Instructions on how to play 3 different trivia games.
• Answers (answers to each question are in BOLD)
• 14 unique quotes by Native American and Indigenous People
• 3 different "Title" posters
• Terms of Use

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Native American 3 Trivia Games & Bulletin Board

Native American WebQuest & Reflection Activity

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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)

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 Can be used with other Oklahoma products found at this storefront: Oklahoma Land Rush Notable Native Americans Te Ata, Mary Fisher Native American Day

❤️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 totem poles and how they were used in Native American cultures, while making beautiful writing craft projects and worksheets!

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✏️Use the cultural guide and symbols guide to teach (social studies & history) about totem poles and how they were used in Native American cultures.

✏️Students can choose from 13 animals to create their personalized totem pole based on traits that they or their family members have. Works great as a social-emotional learning (SEL) activity!

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

✏️Dive deeper with reading comprehension, true or false, vocabulary, and sentence-fixing worksheets!

✏️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!

⭐️Check out the preview and video for more details!

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✅ Includes: (35 pages)

Teaching Materials: (5 pages)

☑ Totem pole information (2 pages)

☑ Animal symbols guide (3 pages)

Craft Project: (5 pages)

☑ Craft directions (1 page)

☑ Craft example (1 page)

☑ Craft pieces (3 pages)

Writing Projects: (13 pages)

☑ Animal name tracing - dotted lines (3 pages)

☑ Animal name / trait - blank dotted lines (1 page)

☑ Animal name / trait - blank solid lines (1 page)

☑ Sequencing (first, next, then, etc.) - blank dotted lines (2 pages)

☑ Sequencing (first, next, then, etc.) - blank solid lines (2 pages)

☑ "My Totem Pole" - dotted lines (1 page)

☑ "All About Totem Poles" - dotted lines (1 page)

☑ "My Totem Pole" - solid lines (1 page)

☑ "All About Totem Poles" - solid lines (1 page)

Worksheets: (12 pages)

☑ Reading comprehension (3 pages)

☑ True or False (3 pages)

☑ Vocabulary words (3 pages)

☑ Fix the sentences (3 pages)

✅ Bonus: (39 pages)

☑ What you need to know (1 page)

☑ Table of contents (3 pages)

☑ Black and white set (35 pages)

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✏️Writing prompt ideas:

☑ animal symbol names

☑ animal symbol traits

☑ all about totem poles in Native American cultures

☑ all about the students' personalized totem pole

✅ Animal symbols included: (13 animals)

☑ badger

☑ bear

☑ beaver

☑ deer

☑ fox

☑ frog

☑ moose

☑ otter

☑ owl

☑ rabbit

☑ squirrel

☑ thunderbird

☑ wolf

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❤️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!

⭐️Check out the preview for a more detailed look at what's inside!

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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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❤️Looking for culturally appropriate coloring art projects to celebrate Native American Heritage or Indigenous Peoples' Day in your classroom? Your students will love learning about traditional Haida art, and animal symbolism while coloring Northwest Pacific Coast-inspired animal imagery!

The Haida people traditionally lived off the coast of British Columbia, Canada and in a section of southeastern Alaska, United States. They are considered to be both Native American and part of the Canadian First Nations.

✅ Animal imagery included: (25)

☑ bear, beaver, bee, blue jay, coyote, crab, deer, eagle, fox, frog, heron, hummingbird, kingfisher, loon, moose, otter, owl, rabbit, raven, salmon, seal, thunderbird, turtle, wolf, whale

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✏️ Two coloring page sets included:

1. Animal name, imagery

2. Animal name, imagery, symbol meaning

✏️A perfect addition to your Native American Heritage Month unit, observation of Indigenous Peoples' Day, Aboriginal education unit etc.

✏️Use the cultural guide and symbols guide to teach about traditional Haida art and how animals were used.

✏️Students can choose from 25 animal symbols and the meanings they represent.

✏️Once pages have been completed, you can place a cover page (included) on top and staple into an individual or class booklet to read or take home to share with family!

✏️Or mount onto colored paper to display as posters on your bulletin board, hallway or door!

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⭐️ Great for any elementary grade!

⭐️ Use for social studies center, small groups, morning work, partner work, indoor recess, early finishers, art centers, rewards, coloring book gifts, sub tub, intervention programs and more!

⭐️This resource is low prep and will save you time! Simply print and go!

⭐️Check out the preview for more details!

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✅ Includes: (57 pages)

✏️Teaching Materials: (5 pages)

☑ Cultural information guide (1 page)

☑ Traditional art examples (1 page)

☑ Animal symbols guide with vocabulary definitions (3 pages)

✏️Coloring Pages: (52 pages)

☑ Cover pages - dotted/single line for student's name (2 pages)

☑ Animal name and imagery (25 pages)

☑ Animal name, imagery, and symbol meaning (25 pages)

✅ Animal imagery included: (25)

☑ bear

☑ beaver

☑ bee

☑ blue jay

☑ coyote

☑ crab

☑ deer

☑ eagle

☑ fox

☑ frog

☑ heron

☑ hummingbird

☑ kingfisher

☑ loon

☑ moose

☑ otter

☑ owl

☑ rabbit

☑ raven

☑ salmon

☑ seal

☑ thunderbird

☑ turtle

☑ whale

☑ wolf

✅ Bonus: (59 pages)

☑ Table of contents (1 page)

☑ What you need to know (1 page)

☑ Color set to use as posters (57 pages)

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❤️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 teepee dwellings and how they were used in Native American culture, while making beautiful 3D writing craft projects! (3 crafts included)

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✏️Use the cultural guide, symbols guide, vocabulary definitions, and discussion questions to teach about the history of tipis and how they were used in Native American tribes.

✏️3 teepee crafts included! Use the templates as a stencil to create your craft on colored paper, or decorate directly on craft worksheets!

✏️Students can choose from 25 symbols, called pictographs, to create their personalized tepee 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 teepee, 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!

.................................................................................................................................................

⭐️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!

⭐️Check out the preview and video for a more detailed look at what's inside!

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✅ Includes: (61 pages)

Informational guides: (6 pages)

☑ Teepee information (1 page)

☑ Pictograph symbols guide (2 pages)

☑ Vocabulary guide (3 pages)

Craft components: (29 pages)

☑ Craft directions (4 pages)

☑ Craft templates (3 pages)

☑ Craft worksheets (6 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 Teepees" - full page, dotted lines (1 page)

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

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

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

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

☑ Writing sheets - "My Teepee 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: (65 pages)

☑ What you need to know (1 page)

☑ Table of contents (3 pages)

☑ Black and white set (61 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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❤️Looking for culturally appropriate activities to celebrate Native American Heritage or Indigenous Peoples' Day in your classroom? Your students will love learning about The Seven Grandfather Teachings (The 7 Sacred Teachings) with engaging reading passages, mini readers, coloring pages, posters, worksheets, and more!

⭐️What are The Seven Grandfather Teachings?

It is believed that this wisdom came from the Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) people, but has been adapted and used by many Indigenous cultures. Each teaching is a special lesson that helps us be better to ourselves, others, and the world around us. (Note: The animals and teachings can vary based on location or Indigenous group.)

⭐️ Learn about:

love (eagle), respect (buffalo), courage (bear), honesty (sabe/sasquatch), wisdom (beaver), humility (wolf), and truth (turtle).

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✏️Use the cultural guide and reading passages to teach about The Seven Sacred Teachings.

✏️Use the coloring pages to create an individual or class booklet to read or take home to share with family!

✏️Or mount onto colored paper to display as posters on your bulletin board, hallway or door!

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⭐️ Great for any elementary grade!

⭐️ Use for Native American Heritage Month, Indigenous Peoples' Day, Aboriginal education, Canadian First Peoples education, First Nations education, character education, social-emotional learning (SEL), social studies centers, small groups, morning work, partner work, indoor recess, early finishers, art centers, rewards, coloring book gifts, sub tub, intervention programs and more!

⭐️This resource is low prep and will save you time! Simply print and go!

⭐️Check out the preview for more details!

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✅ What You Get: (50 pages)

✏️Teaching Materials: (9 pages)

☑ Cultural information guide (2 pages)

☑ Information on each teaching (7 pages)

✏️Student Activities: (41 pages)

☑ Mini booklet (1 page)

☑ Writing prompt worksheets (7 pages)

☑ Seven Teachings worksheet (1 page)

☑ Seven Teachings word search (1 page)

☑ Cover pages (2 pages)

☑ Coloring pages (29 pages)

✅ Bonus: (62 pages)

☑ Table of contents (2 pages)

☑ What you need to know (1 page)

☑ Color set to use as posters (50 pages)

☑ Answer key (9 pages)

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❤️Looking for a creative and culturally appropriate way to celebrate Native American Heritage or Indigenous Peoples' Day in your classroom? Your students will love learning about the meanings of animals and creatures in Native American cultures, while making beautiful Pacific Northwest-inspired crafts and writing projects!

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✏️Use the teaching materials to educate your students about traditional Pacific Northwest art, various creatures, and their meanings in Indigenous cultures.

✏️Students can choose from 27 creatures and the traits they represent. Works great as a social-emotional learning (SEL) activity!

✏️Crafts are differentiated! There are several ways make them including, coloring, drawing, painting, or decorating (cut and paste).

✏️Students can also choose from a variety of writing prompts, and writing project options (dotted vs. single lines etc.)

✏️Use these 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, social studies), 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!

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✅ Includes: (122 pages)

Teaching Materials: (5 pages)

☑ Cultural information guide (2 pages)

☑ Creature Meanings guide (3 pages)

Craft Projects: (92 pages)

☑ Craft directions (3 pages)

☑ Craft pieces (8 pages)

☑ Craft examples (27 pages)

☑ Craft body templates (27 pages)

☑ Craft body art pieces (27 pages)

Writing Projects: (25 pages)

☑ Informative writing - brainstorming sheet (1 page)

☑ Creature name tracing - dotted lines (6 pages)

☑ Creature name or trait - blank dotted lines (2 pages)

☑ Creature name or trait - blank solid lines (2 pages)

☑ "I chose the _______" - blank dotted lines (3 pages)

☑ "I chose the _______ because" - blank solid lines (3 pages)

☑ "My Animal Symbol" - dotted lines & solid lines (2 pages)

☑ "All About Animal Symbols" - dotted lines & solid lines (2 pages)

☑ "Animals in Native American Cultures" - dotted lines & solid lines (2 pages)

☑ Full blank page - dotted lines & solid lines (2 pages)

✅ Bonus: (124 pages)

☑ What you need to know (1 page)

☑ Table of contents (1 page)

☑ Black and white set (122 pages)

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✅ Creatures included: (27 animals)

☑ bear

☑ beaver

☑ bee

☑ blue jay

☑ buffalo

☑ coyote

☑ crab

☑ deer

☑ eagle

☑ fox

☑ frog

☑ heron

☑ hummingbird

☑ kingfisher

☑ loon

☑ moose

☑ otter

☑ owl

☑ rabbit

☑ raven

☑ sabe

☑ salmon

☑ seal

☑ thunderbird

☑ turtle

☑ whale

☑ wolf

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❤️The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day, Every Child Matters) is a Canadian holiday observed on September 30th. It recognizes the the survivors of Canada's residential school system, their families and their communities.

✏️Includes 12 pennant designs.

✏️These printable pennants are a great way to create meaningful discussions and reflections.

✏️Banners can be printed in color and laminated, or students can color their own black and white pennants.

✏️Use these in your classroom to create a meaningful bulletin board, door, or hallway display.

✏️ Works well for any elementary grade.

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⭐️This resource is low prep and will save you time! Simply print the ready to go banners, hole punch the pre-marked string holes, add string (yarn, ribbon etc.) and laminate for durability.

⭐️Black and white set included! Students can choose a pennant and color their own. Combine banner pages to create a coloring book.

⭐️Check out the preview for a sneak peek.

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✅ Includes 2 banner sets - 8 1/2 x 11 in (24 pages):

☑ Banner set 1 - Color - 12 pennant designs (12 pages)

☑ Banner set 2 - Black & white - 12 pennant designs (12 pages)

✅ Bonus:

☑ What you need to know (1 page)

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❤️Looking for a creative and culturally appropriate way to celebrate Native American Heritage or Indigenous Peoples' Day in your classroom? Your students will love learning about the meaning of bears in Native American cultures, while making a beautiful Pacific Northwest-inspired craft and writing projects!

*This is a sample of the full resource. Get all 27 Indigenous animal crafts HERE!

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✏️Use the teaching materials to educate your students about traditional Pacific Northwest art, and the meaning of bears in Indigenous cultures.

✏️Works great as a social-emotional learning (SEL) activity!

✏️Craft is differentiated! There are several ways to make it including, coloring, drawing, painting, or decorating (cut and paste).

✏️Students can also choose from a variety of writing prompts, and writing project options (dotted vs. single lines etc.)

✏️Use these 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, social studies), 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!

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✅ Includes: (22 pages)

Teaching Materials: (3 pages)

☑ Cultural information guide (2 pages)

☑ Bear meaning (1 page)

Craft Projects: (9 pages)

☑ Craft directions (3 pages)

☑ Craft pieces (3 pages)

☑ Craft example (1 page)

☑ Craft body templates (1 page)

☑ Craft body art pieces (1 page)

Writing Projects: (10 pages)

☑ Informative writing - brainstorming sheet (1 page)

☑ "Bear" tracing - dotted lines (1 page)

☑ "Bear" or trait - blank dotted lines (2 pages)

☑ "Bear" or trait - blank solid lines (2 pages)

☑ "My Animal Symbol" - dotted lines & solid lines (2 pages)

☑ Full blank page - dotted lines & solid lines (2 pages)

✅ Bonus: (24 pages)

☑ What you need to know (1 page)

☑ Table of contents (1 page)

☑ Black and white set (22 pages)

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SAVE BIG with bundles!

⭐️Looking for more Native American activities?

Native American Bundle

⭐️Looking for more Native American crafts?

Native American Writing Crafts Bundle

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Indigenous Animal Activities Bundle

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Dive into the rich heritage and traditions of the Shoshone people with our comprehensive two-page nonfiction reading passage. This resource provides in-depth insights into various aspects of Native American life, perfect for research or close reading activities. Perfect for Indigenous People's Day!

***Need a report template?? Look for our research booklet in the bundle***

Key Features:

• Land: Explore where the Shoshone people lived.
• Homes: Learn about the types of homes built by the Shoshone people, showcasing their ingenuity and adaptation to different environments.
• Clothing: Discover the unique clothing styles and materials used by the Shoshone people.
• Children: Gain insights into the lives of Shoshone children, including their roles within the tribe.
• Influential Shoshone – Sacagawea: Delve into the life and achievements of Sacagawea, the remarkable Native American woman who played a crucial role as a guide and interpreter during the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

Two Differentiated Levels:

• Elementary Level: Simplified language and engaging visuals to captivate young learners and foster a deeper understanding of Shoshone culture.
• Middle/High School Level: More detailed and complex information tailored for older students, encouraging critical thinking and deeper analysis.

Why Choose This Product?

• Versatile Use: Ideal for classroom instruction, homework assignments, or independent study.
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Dive into the rich heritage and traditions of the Shoshone people with our comprehensive two-page nonfiction reading passage. This resource provides in-depth insights into various aspects of Native American life, perfect for research or close reading activities. Perfect for Indigenous People's Day!

***Need a report template?? Look for our research booklet in the bundle***

Key Features:

• Land: Explore where the Shoshone people lived.
• Homes: Learn about the types of homes built by the Shoshone people, showcasing their ingenuity and adaptation to different environments.
• Clothing: Discover the unique clothing styles and materials used by the Shoshone people.
• Children: Gain insights into the lives of Shoshone children, including their roles within the tribe.
• Influential Shoshone – Sacagawea: Delve into the life and achievements of Sacagawea, the remarkable Native American woman who played a crucial role as a guide and interpreter during the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

Two Differentiated Levels:

• Elementary Level: Simplified language and engaging visuals to captivate young learners and foster a deeper understanding of Shoshone culture.
• Middle/High School Level: More detailed and complex information tailored for older students, encouraging critical thinking and deeper analysis.

Why Choose This Product?

• Versatile Use: Ideal for classroom instruction, homework assignments, or independent study.
• Educational Value: Provides a thorough and respectful portrayal of Shoshone heritage, promoting cultural awareness and appreciation.

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Dive into the rich heritage and traditions of the Cherokee people with our comprehensive two-page nonfiction reading passage. This resource provides in-depth insights into various aspects of Native American life, perfect for research or close reading activities. Perfect for Indigenous People's Day!

Key Features:

• Land: Explore where the Cherokee people lived.
• Homes: Learn about the types of homes built by the Cherokee people, showcasing their ingenuity and adaptation to different environments.
• Clothing: Discover the unique clothing styles and materials used by the Cherokee people.
• Children: Gain insights into the lives of Cherokee children, including their roles within the tribe.
• Influential Cherokee – Sequoyah: Delve into the life and achievements of Sequoyah, the remarkable Native American who created the Cherokee syllabary, significantly impacting literacy and culture.

Two Differentiated Levels:

• Elementary Level: Simplified language and engaging visuals to captivate young learners and foster a deeper understanding of Cherokee culture.
• Middle/High School Level: More detailed and complex information tailored for older students, encouraging critical thinking and deeper analysis.

Why Choose This Product?

• Versatile Use: Ideal for classroom instruction, homework assignments, or independent study.
• Educational Value: Provides a thorough and respectful portrayal of Cherokee heritage, promoting cultural awareness and appreciation.

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Dive into the rich heritage and traditions of the Wampanoag people with our comprehensive two-page nonfiction reading passage. This resource provides in-depth insights into various aspects of Native American life, perfect for research or close reading activities. Ideal for Indigenous People's Day!

Key Features:

Land: Explore where the Wampanoag people lived, including their territories and landscapes.

Homes: Learn about the wetu built by the Wampanoag, showcasing their ingenuity and community living.

Clothing: Discover the unique clothing styles and materials used by the Wampanoag people.

Children: Gain insights into the lives of Wampanoag children, including their roles within the tribe and daily activities.

Influential Wampanoag – Massasoit: Delve into the life and achievements of Massasoit, a prominent leader who played a key role in the early history of the Wampanoag and their interactions with European settlers.

Two Differentiated Levels:

Elementary Level: Simplified language and engaging visuals to captivate young learners and foster a deeper understanding of Wampanoag culture.

Middle/High School Level: More detailed and complex information tailored for older students, encouraging critical thinking and deeper analysis.

Why Choose This Product?

Versatile Use: Ideal for classroom instruction, homework assignments, or independent study.

Educational Value: Provides a thorough and respectful portrayal of Wampanoag heritage, promoting cultural awareness and appreciation.

Enhance your students' knowledge and appreciation of Wampanoag history and culture with our expertly crafted information packet.

Dive into the rich heritage and traditions of the Chumash people with our comprehensive two-page nonfiction reading passage. This resource provides in-depth insights into various aspects of Native American life, perfect for research or close reading activities. Perfect for Indigenous People's Day!
Need a report template?? Look for our research booklet in the bundle

Key Features:
Land: Explore where the Chumash people lived.

Homes: Learn about the types of homes built by the Chumash people, showcasing their ingenuity and adaptation to different environments.

Clothing: Discover the unique clothing styles and materials used by the Chumash people.

Children: Gain insights into the lives of Chumash children, including their roles within the tribe.

Influential Chumash Leader: Delve into the lives and achievements of notable Chumash individuals who have made significant contributions to their community and history.

Two Differentiated Levels:
Elementary Level: Simplified language and engaging visuals to captivate young learners and foster a deeper understanding of Chumash culture.

Middle/High School Level: More detailed and complex information tailored for older students, encouraging critical thinking and deeper analysis.

**Why Choose This Product?
**Versatile Use: Ideal for classroom instruction, homework assignments, or independent study.

Educational Value: Provides a thorough and respectful portrayal of Chumash heritage, promoting cultural awareness and appreciation.

Enhance your students' knowledge and appreciation of Chumash history and culture with our expertly crafted information packet. Order now and enrich your curriculum with this essential educational tool!

Dive into the rich heritage and traditions of the Mojave people with our comprehensive two-page nonfiction reading passage. This resource provides in-depth insights into various aspects of Native American life, perfect for research or close reading activities. Perfect for Indigenous People's Day!

Key Features:

Land: Explore where the Mojave people lived.

Homes: Learn about the types of homes built by the Mojave people, showcasing their ingenuity and adaptation to different environments.

Clothing: Discover the unique clothing styles and materials used by the Mojave people.

Children: Gain insights into the lives of Mojave children, including their roles within the tribe.

Influential Mojave – Chief Irbata: Delve into the significance of his contributions

Two Differentiated Levels:

Elementary Level: Simplified language and engaging visuals to captivate young learners and foster a deeper understanding of Mojave culture.

Middle/High School Level: More detailed and complex information tailored for older students, encouraging critical thinking and deeper analysis.

Why Choose This Product?

Versatile Use: Ideal for classroom instruction, homework assignments, or independent study.

Educational Value: Provides a thorough and respectful portrayal of Mojave heritage, promoting cultural awareness and appreciation.

Enhance your students' knowledge and appreciation of Mojave history and culture with our expertly crafted information packet. Order now and enrich your curriculum with this essential educational tool!

Dive into the rich heritage and traditions of the Miwok people with our comprehensive two-page nonfiction reading passage. This resource provides in-depth insights into various aspects of Native American life, perfect for research or close reading activities. Ideal for Indigenous People's Day!

Key Features:
Land: Explore where the Miwok people lived, including their location and landscapes.
Homes: Learn about the traditional homes built by the Miwok, such as tule huts, showcasing their ingenuity and adaptation to their environment.
Clothing: Discover the unique clothing styles and materials used by the Miwok people, designed for survival in various climates.
Children: Gain insights into the lives of Miwok children, including their roles within the tribe and daily activities.
Influential Miwok – Maria Copa: Delve into the life and achievements of Maria Copa, a notable Miwok leader and advocate for Miwok rights.

Two Differentiated Levels:
Elementary Level: Simplified language and engaging visuals to captivate young learners and foster a deeper understanding of Miwok culture.
Middle/High School Level: More detailed and complex information tailored for older students, encouraging critical thinking and deeper analysis.

Why Choose This Product?
Versatile Use: Ideal for classroom instruction, homework assignments, or independent study.
Educational Value: Provides a thorough and respectful portrayal of Miwok heritage, promoting cultural awareness and appreciation. Enhance your students' knowledge and appreciation of Miwok history and culture with our expertly crafted information packet.