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Stone Soup - Sample lesson from Thanksgiving Dinner Theme Unit
By Sassycat Corner
Have you made Stone Soup with your upper grade students? They LOVE IT! Try this twist on the traditional reading and comprehension passages for Thanksgiving. These lessons focus on Thanksgiving Dinner! Open up a great discussion on the importance of sharing what we have with those who are less fortunate. This free activity includes a lesson plan for making stone soup, along with a four page pdf of the story "Stone Soup", and 2 comprehension pages - 1 multiple choice and 1 constructed response - to accompany the story. Like this free lesson! It's part of a larger theme unit - Thanksgiving Dinner. The large unit includes the following lessons. Click here to view the full unit! Thanksgiving Dinner Theme Unit - ELA, Math, and Science ★ Thanksgiving Then & Now paired reading passages with constructed response questions page, Venn Diagram, and three paragraph writing assignment. ★ The World’s Largest Pumpkin Pie reading passage with constructed response page and 8 math word problems involving all four operations. ★ Calories Count nonfiction science passage on what a calorie is and how many we often consume with our Thanksgiving meal. Includes a constructed response page and word problem page involving all four operations. ★ Homemade Cranberry Sauce recipe page with sequencing activity and math worksheet. ★ Pumpkin Pie in a Bag recipe page with science report form and question page. ★ Gobble! Gobble! Plan your own Thanksgiving dinner activity – complete with instructions, budget sheet, grocery list, menu page, and student / teacher scoring guides. ★ Stone Soup – When Sharing Benefits Everyone – Story, comprehension pages, directions for making stone soup, find a word puzzle, and a reader’s theater. ★ Bonus just for fun Family Dinner coloring page titled “Give Thanks”
Campfire Smores Multiplication File Folder Game for Autism/MD
By Kiyana
Ignite a love for multiplication with our campfire smores themed multiplication file folder game. This toasty resource is the perfect recipe for young learners and students in autism and MD classrooms. With 12 multiplication problems and product pairs within 50, it's a sweet way to boost math skills.
Crafted for small group math centers and independent work stations, this game combines learning and fun seamlessly. Plus it's teacher friendly with minimal prep work, ensuring more teaching time and less time spent on setup.
Roast some math excitement with our Campfire Smores Multiplication File Folder Game!
Clipart provided by P4 Clips Trioriginals and Chirp Graphics
#specialeducation #fall #filefoldergames #autism #halloween #campfiretheme
By Beth Hammett
1 Crossword, 1 Word Search, and 3 Crytogram puzzles to accompany Top Ten Outstanding Presidents' unit found at: http://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Top-Ten-Outstanding-Presidents-A-Complete-Unit-for-Presidents-Day Can be used alone. Fun for group or individual activities!
Valentine's Day Letters (FREE)
By Beth Hammett
10 colorful, themed Valentine's Day stationary sheets with lines and addressings. Also, 10 black and white images to write and color. Students can write to family members and friends to express their emotions and gratitudes. Easy to use--just xerox and let students choose their favorites. Fun to give and get!
St. Patrick's Day Word Puzzles
By Beth Hammett
Four puzzles (crossword, maze, word search, double puzzle) with solutions that use St. Patrick's Day vocabulary. Fun reinforcement for vocabulary or to celebrate the Irish holiday!
Presidents Day America Activities Math Spelling Vocabulary NO PREP
By April S Bash
Presidential Worksheets :all on LINED PAPER for easy handwriting!
12 pages include:
* If I Were President… Journal Page
* Vocabulary Match Up : 10 Valentine’s Day words with definitions
* Vocabulary Answer Sheet
* 20-Word Search page
* 10 Word Scramble page, including Word Box for answers
* Spelling Words : 10 Valentine’s Day words, plus 1 Bonus,
* Spelling Test : blank
* Cause & Effect : Groundhog Style
* ABC Order : 20 Groundhog Day words to put in order
* Math : 12 Multiplication Problems (or switch to addition)
* Math Answer Sheet
* USA Lined Journal Paper
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St. Patrick's Day Story Starters
By Beth Hammett
Ten four-leaf clovers with St. Patrick's Day vocabulary for individual, small or whole group creative writings. Hand one to each student/group and have students use the vocabulary to build creative writings or timed assessment writings. Great for incorporating St. Patrick's Day terminology into lesson plans.
Valentine's Day Figurative Language Fun
By Beth Hammett
13 colorful Valentine's Day themed slides that introduce and help students to use and master figurative language. Includes: Directions with optional activities Alliteration Hyperbole Idioms Imagery Internal Rhyme Metaphor Onomatopoeia Personification Simile Symbolism Valentine's Day Images Writing Activities Each slide includes definition, example(s), and writing practice. Presentation can be used for assessment, flipped classrooms, and all differentiated levels of students. Can also be used for individual reviews of specific terminologies.
Fall Activities for Grades Pre-k-4th
By Beth Hammett
25 fall themed creative writing handouts, poetry sheets, coloring activities, and more for elementary grades: Includes: Fall Scavenger Hunt Classmate Scarecrow (Facebook page with Scarecrow) "F is for" My Pumpkin Poem (writing & craft activity) Fall Acrostic Poem What I love about fall Create a Fall Feast party invitation Write a Fall Story (with fall vocabulary word bank) Write a tongue twister (with fall vocabulary word bank) Draw a fall scene in the camera's lens How many words can you make from "corn and oats" Quack! Quack! If I were a duck... Design a sign to sell your veggies/photos My Fall Message for You My Favorite thing to do in Fall Fall interview Fall newspaper Fabulous Fall Recipe Fall word search & more... Lots of creative and engaging handouts and activities for fall fun!
By Sign with me TOD
Students will be provided with a research project ideas list and a KWL chart in the beginning of the product. Students will then be provided with template cards that ask students to share why they chose the topic, what students want to learn about their topic before they begin researching, important facts they learned about their topic (with different color templates), what students learned about their topic that shocked them, what did students think about their topic before they researched it, and two sources templates are included (one to share 2 sources and another to share 3 sources). Students can color pictures or print out pictures in the given picture templates and can cut out the template cards that were filled in and glue on file folders or on a poster board to share.
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Fall Halloween Writing Prompts
By Beth Hammett
Eerie story starters to get your students in the mood for writing scary stories! Great visuals with one liner story starters. Colorful and imaginative prompts for creative writing practice and peer workshopping. Includes: Perhaps we could become friends... Two eyes peered back at me... I've had a very interesting life! Come closer... Let me tell you how I ended up here... C'mon out...there's nothing to be afraid of! Meet my new friend The eerie glow of the pumpkin... I know what you did! Have a seat and let me tell you my story! The howl of the wolf scared me. Something went bump in the night I started up the winding road... The blaze lit up the night's sky... Let me show you my castle! "Help!" screamed the principal. We found the shipwrecked boat... Great Halloween writing prompts for practicing creative writing, storytelling, and peer workshopping skills!
Earth Day: Debates, Discussions and Writings
By Beth Hammett
15 critical thinking group or individual Earth Day debates, discussions, and writing prompts. Includes visually stimulating graphics and thought provoking prompts, such as:
Earth's changes over the years
Alternative energy
Barren neighborhoods
Create a timeline
Compare and Contrast
Global Warming
Environmental Pollution
Invitation for Earth Day Celebration
Newspaper Advertisement writing for Earth Advocate
Water conservation
and more...
Excellent for assessment purposes or stimulating debates and discussions on Earth Day issues.
By Beth Hammett
Five different fun and fast Mad Libs with Valentine's themes! Strengthen grammar and vocabulary skills while celebrating Valentine's Day. Comes with 10 colored image sheets for group play and 10 black and white images for individual play and coloring. Guided words sheets include: candy, chores, dates, friends, food, hobbies, occupations, physical activities and more... Excellent group and individual Valentine's Day activities!
Fall Thanksgiving Cards in English & Spanish
By Beth Hammett
Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks, and students can write their own "Thank You" cards using 20 designs in English and Spanish to color and make. Includes Thanksgiving related graphics, such as: Pilgrims Native American Turkeys Fall Scenes Blank Template Directions and Optional Activities Excellent assessment for grammar and writing while encouraging gratitude.
PBL | HERITAGE/PATRIMOINE | DIVERSITY/DIVERSITÉ | CULTURE | FOOD/NOURRITURE |
By French Made Fun!
Engage students in exploring cultural diversity through enlightening interviews and vibrant creative projects focused on food. Foster empathy, curiosity, and global awareness.
This 13-page project-based (PBL) unit features three assignments for students to explore cultural diversity through:
"Mon projet de patrimoine familiale": Interviewing their own family members and creating a brochure or pamphlet summarizing their family's traditions.
Included with this project is a lesson plan with suggestions, rubric, success criteria, a letter to parents (in both English and French) as well as the interview (in both English and French).
"Mon héritage culinaire": A class recipe book activity featuring your students' traditional recipes used in their families and passed down through generations.
Included with this project is success criteria with explanations.
Includes simple recipe template sheet.
"L'exploration des plats culturels": A project that will have students creating a realistic, informative ethnic cuisine menu.
Included with this project are 6 short stories about kids around the world and their culinary traditions (Japan, China, Africa, India, Mexico and Greece).
Also included are success criteria and explanations as well as a rubric.
I use this product with my 5th graders, but teaching cultural diversity, acceptance and global awareness are universal. This project-based resource would work for students in grades 5 through 9.
For goodness sakes, don't forget to have fun!
Mme. Kaitlyn.
Drum Background Tracks - 24 loop tracks at various tempo!
By Jason Litt
Get your class on beat! Included are 24 background tracks with ethnic flair -- tablas, bongos, electric kits, and drum sets for your kids to jam with. The 24 tracks vary from 95 bpm all the way to 125 bpm (there are 6 different tracks with 4 different tempo)
Want a sneak peak? Give the preview a sample of some of the tracks!
I use these in my class for Orff, Boomwhacker, Rhythm Sticks, Dancing, Movement, or singing activities. The tracks go for about 1 minute each, but you can manipulate a longer track by having it stay on repeat for as long as you wish
Have fun!
By Patricia
Leprechaun Craft
Bring the magic of St. Patrick’s Day to your classroom with this engaging Leprechaun Craft resource! Perfect for a festive celebration, this activity includes everything you need to captivate your students and make learning fun.
What’s Included:
☘️ 18 informational slides about St. Patrick’s Day, providing a mix of history, traditions, and fun facts.
☘️ A Leprechaun Pop It worksheet, combining creativity and fine motor skill practice.
☘️ Clover coloring activity to inspire creativity and add to the festive spirit.
☘️ A vibrant door poster to decorate your classroom and welcome the holiday cheer.
☘️ Teacher's guide
Why You’ll Love It:
✔️ Interactive and creative: Keeps students engaged while they learn and craft.
✔️ Low-prep: Simple and easy-to-use materials for a stress-free holiday activity.
✔️ Versatile: Perfect for art lessons, St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, or as a fun early finisher task.
This Leprechaun Craft resource is an exciting way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day while incorporating creativity and learning. Add it to your plans today and watch your students enjoy the magic of the holiday! ☘️
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Cinco de mayo Reading Comprehension Passages with Multiple Choice Questions
By LessonLink Teacher
This set of 3 Cinco de Mayo Reading Comprehension Passages with Multiple Choice Questions is designed for students in grades 2, 3, 4, and 5.
It provides an engaging way for students to learn about the cultural significance and traditions associated with Cinco de Mayo.
Each passage explores different aspects of this festive holiday, from celebrations to dances and more. They include;
The set includes multiple-choice questions following each passage to assess students’ understanding. Answer keys are provided for easy grading. Teachers can use this resource for whole-class instruction, small group discussions, or independent assignments.
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Presidents Day A Complete Unit
By Beth Hammett
A review of ten presidents that changed history (Lincoln, Kennedy, Roosevelt, and more). Includes facts, visuals, coloring handouts, supplemental resources, activities guide. Everything needed to celebrate President's Day! 23 visually stimulating slides with dates and facts.
Narrative Writing: Storytelling to Writing
By Beth Hammett
Engage students in learning about narrative writing and cultures and diversity. Create Road of Life Maps (many students' examples included) then storytell one event using narrative characteristics. This complete Common Core ELA lesson plan includes: Objectives Benefits Background Knowledge Road of Life Map (directions, teacher & students' examples) Scoring Rubrics Grading Information Students' narrative essays (peer workshoppings & maps) Media resources for elementary and secondary Literature resources for elementary and secondary Writing assignment for narrative Peer Workshopping practice slides Theory and Research information Quotes A great beginning of school year assignment to learn about students and to let students learn about you, as well as to introduce writing process, help students learn how to put final packets together, and can be used as a diagnostic writing. Fun, educational, and encourages storytelling and sharing along with building safe communities of writers in language arts classrooms.