Free 5th Grade Activities (by rating)

Are you ready to dive into a world of gratitude this Thanksgiving season? By focusing on gratitude, we can improve our mood, strengthen our relationships, and even boost our creativity! These writing prompts are a great way to engage students with kindness and reflection for November.

Benefits of Thankful Writing Prompts

• Emotional Well-being: Focusing on gratitude can improve mood, reduce stress, and increase happiness.
• Improved Relationships: Expressing gratitude can strengthen bonds with loved ones and build deeper connections.
• Enhanced Self-Awareness: Reflecting on gratitude can help students identify their values and priorities.
• Increased Resilience: A grateful mindset can help students cope with challenges and setbacks.
• Boosted Creativity: Writing prompts spark imagination and encourage creative thinking.

What's Included:

1 journal prompt page

15 journal prompts (word bank included!)

6 pages of writing paper

Get Ready for Gratitude!

Students write, draw, and reflect as they explore many ways to express thankfulness. Let's make this a Thanksgiving filled with positivity and appreciation!

Embark on a 12-month musical journey through time with the Classical Journey Bundle! ♬

Add a touch of mindful music to any season, holiday, or composer unit study. With over 150 categorized classical pieces, the Classical Journey Bundle offers an engaging printable for every occasion. Each month unlocks a curated selection of themed classical music pieces, perfectly paired with a holiday or season!

Help your students learn the twelve months of the year with these colorful Spanish posters.

They will be useful for teaching, practicing, decorating and celebrating students' birthdays.

Vocabulary: enero, febrero, marzo, abril, mayo, junio, julio, agosto, septiembre, octubre, noviembre, diciembre.

"SAVE MORE WHEN YOU BUY THE BUNDLE"

Vocabulary Poster Bundle in Spanish

Spanish Calendar Bundle

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Sopa de letras de los meses del año (Months of the year Spanish word search)

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This Student Notebook can be used with or separate from the 90 Second Social Studies Amendments

The notebook includes a list of the 27 Amendments with room to write notes for each individual. A page of reflection questions for further study, and two extra pages of notes.

Free worksheets to learn how to read and write the word LUNES.

The complete booklet includes:

• 2 worksheets for each of the week

  • Tracing
  • Identifying letters in words
  • Counting letters
  • Spelling
  • Name fact
  • Cut and Paste

• 4 different activities to practice all 7 days of the week

  • Word-search
  • Before and After
  • Writing the missing letters
  • Crack the Code

Just Print and Go!!!

This spring Easter Bunny FREEBIE activity resource serves as a great way to teach speech language therapy students or English language learners how to compare and contrast. Target expressive language while teaching complex sentences, vocabulary, comparing and contrasting, and expanding MLU.

Included in this resource:

NO PREP Worksheet

• 1 NO PREP coloring worksheet for independent skill practice

Check out the full Easter Bunny Comparing and Contrasting resource for colorful Bunny pictures, visuals, and teaching tools!

Excellent Resource for Mixed Groups

Syntax: prepositional phrases

Vocabulary: Practice labeling seasonal objects

Wh- questions: Ask who, what, where, when, why questions about Easter

Sentence production: Elicit full sentences with details using task cards and sentence visuals. Increase MLU

Categorization: Categorize Easter objects

Following directions: Improving receptive language and listening skills

** Perfect resource for Teacher Observation or Speech Therapy Observation**

Check out the WRONG ANSWERS ONLY! Articulation game!

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Crossword puzzle using words related to school. Great way to get the kids brains to begin working after the long summer break!

We the People:

This activity concerning the Preamble of the Constitution is a quick review for students. Great for early finishers, bell ringers, or test review.

Students will review the phrases in the Preamble of the Constitution and place them in the correct order by numbering them. As students number the phrases correctly, a meme will be revealed. So, the activity is self-checking.

For a full set of Constitution activities check out this product:

RATIFYING THE CONSTITUTION STATIONS

Aligns with Indiana Social Studies Standard 5.C.1.

What's included:

• Google Slide activity.

How is this product useful:

• No prep for teachers.
• Engaging for students.
• Self-checking.
• Quick review of Preamble.

This activity helps you to teach longitude, latitude, and grid lines by creating a treasure map.

Welcome Back to school with our adorable Turkey Name Tags!

Perfect for classroom decoration, these printable name tags add a festive touch to any learning environment. Each tag features a cute Turkey design, making them ideal for preschool, kindergarten, and elementary students.

Our Turkey Name Tags are versatile and easy to use. They can be personalized for students' desks, cubbies, lockers, or used as labels for classroom supplies. These tags are also great for fall-themed activities and events, such as Halloween parties or Thanksgiving celebrations.

Printable and ready to use, our name tags come in a convenient format that allows you to print as many as you need. Enhance your classroom decor and make each student feel special with these charming Turkey name tags.

Available sizes: 1 per page, 2 per page, 4 per page, 5 per page and 9 per page.

Ideal for desks, lockers, bulletin boards, and more, these name tags will help keep your classroom organized and engaging.

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• Editable Name Tags Bundle
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• Editable Pumpkin Name Tags
• Editable School Bus Name Tags
• Editable Space Name Tags Astronaut

What's Included :

• PAGE : 10 PAGES
• FILES : PPTX + PDF + PNG
• SIZE : 8.5'' x 11''

This is a great sheet for following directions and coming up with a strategy to follow those directions. It checks reading comprehension and knowing left and right as well. I use it with 6th graders to show how important carefully following directions can be. It could easily be used with younger grades or possibly older grades as well.

Kids will LOVE this FREE SAMPLE of the silly Desert Survival STEM / STEAM activity based on a loose storyline where they will need to survive in the desert with their dog, Pickles! Pair these problem solving task cards with the no-prep STEAM / STEM printable worksheet for a great back to school resource. Include them in your Makerspace, STEM bins, morning tubs, centers, as a reward, or as an activity for early finishers. Perfect for classrooms, homeschool, and even parents looking for fun, adventure-filled learning-based activities for their children.

What’s Included in your FREE SAMPLE:

✅6 STEM / STEAM Challenge Task Cards (1 pg)

✅STEAM Worksheet - (1 pgs)

✅How to Use this Resource (1 pg)

**✅Instructions (**1 pg)

✅Materials Ideas (1 pg)

✅Cover, TOU, Credits

✅Black & White version

⭐⭐⭐The FULL Desert Survival STEM/STEAM Resource contains additional challenges, differentiated STEM/STEAM worksheets, Discussion Questions, Self & Teacher Assessment Rubrics, Extension Activity Ideas, and Easel Assessments. Click here to check out the FULL DESERT SURVIVAL RESOURCE.

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How can you use this resource?

(More ideas included in your download)

⭐Build all the task cards in one sitting. This typically takes 1 hour to complete the set.

⭐Have the task cards available alongside STEM and STEAM bins, makerspaces, centers, tubs, busy boxes, morning baskets, or available for early finishers to complete using any available materials. Students can even draw their creations instead of building them!

⭐Use one card a day during morning time. Have students fill out the STEAM / STEM worksheet with some of the challenges that require more problem solving and creativity.

⭐Use them for public speaking practice. Allow students to build as many cards as predetermined, followed by show and tell with the class, or their families. Students can practice speaking and listening skills, using loud and clear voices, and giving full attention to the speaker. Encourage students to ask questions to their classmates.

⭐Perfect for partner or group work! Allow students to work with partners, or in groups with specific roles as they problem solve together.

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Why do I think you will love this product, and what makes my challenge set unique?

I love silly stories that bring humor and adventure to life for kids, but that also force them to use their imaginations in fun and exciting ways. This challenge task set does exactly that through the loose wacky stories where they are the main character! Silly scenarios, adventure and disaster, problem solving, and learning, are all part of the experience when completing these challenges.

✈️The only rule is to HAVE FUN and allow those imaginations to soar!

⚠️This is not an editable document.**
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Ready to 'color your students' world' with understanding this Valentine's Day?

Introducing our vibrant new resource, perfect for grades 4-6: the Valentine's Day Authors' Purpose Coloring Activity! This unique coloring resource brings together 20 engaging Valentine's-themed prompts, each carefully crafted to illustrate the six different author's purposes: Inform, Persuade, Entertain, Critique, Report, and Instruct.

In this colorful learning adventure, students will need our PDF and six specific colors to identify and color-code each author's purpose. It's not just a coloring activity; it’s a journey into the heart of reading comprehension and critical thinking, tailored specifically for young learners.

But wait, there's more love to spread! If you're looking for another delightful Valentine's Day coloring resource, don't miss our Valentine's Day Text Structure Color Sorts: A Rainbow of Learning. This free activity complements our Authors' Purpose Coloring Activity and is perfect for reinforcing text structure skills.

These resources are ideal for classroom activities, homework assignments, or as a part of your literacy centers. They're not just educational tools; they're a way to bring joy, color, and deeper understanding into your classroom this Valentine's Day.

So, why wait? Download our Valentine's Day Authors' Purpose Coloring Activity today, and watch as your students 'color their way' to mastering author's purposes, one hue at a time!

This blank value scale is the perfect activity for teaching students how to create a value scale. Multiple variations included:

• blank value scale
• labeled value scale
• labeled and unlabeled value scales with instructions
• questions about the value scale

This is a hands-on engaging activity for students. It can also be used as an assignment to redirect off-task students.

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Bilingual Labels & Resources for Art Room & Dual Language Classroom

Kindergarten Elementary Art Unit | Multiple Mondrian Projects

Art Vocabulary Elements of Art & Principles of Design Assessment

Bilingual Art Classroom Labels

I specialize in cross-curricular lessons, and many of my lessons have formative assessments and classroom management tips embedded in them. More lessons and resources may be found at my TeachShare store.

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Thank you!

Deborah

Down in the Art Room

Looking for a thought-provoking, creative activity to pair with your Wonder novel study? This acrostic poem and "Design Your Own Choose Kindness Shirt" art activity are just what you need to inspire your students while reinforcing themes of kindness, empathy, and self-expression!

Recommended for grades 5-8.

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

✨ Acrostic Poem Template: Students use their names to craft thoughtful poems inspired by the story and its powerful message. It’s perfect for encouraging critical thinking and creativity.

✨ Kindness T-Shirt Design Activity: Have your students imagine they’re creating their own “kindness campaign” by designing a T-shirt with a positive message or a powerful quote from the book. This hands-on activity promotes individuality, self-expression, and classroom collaboration.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT FOR YOUR CLASSROOM OR HOMESCHOOL:

✔️ No Prep, Easy to Use – Just print and go!

✔️ Aligned with SEL Themes – Focus on empathy, respect, and inclusivity.

✔️ Fun and Flexible – Use as a quick activity, a station in your classroom, or as part of a larger unit on Wonder.

✨ BONUS: These activities also make a great bulletin board display to celebrate your students’ creativity and showcase the lessons learned from Wonder.

Love this freebie? Take your Wonder novel study to the next level!

Check out my comprehensive Wonder Novel Study with over 100 pages of engaging activities that dive deeper into character analysis, themes, literary devices, and much more. It’s packed with tools to inspire rich discussions and critical thinking—all aligned to standards and designed for grades 5-8.

IMPORTANT DETAILS:

This is a digital download. You will not receive anything in the mail.

Please use a computer to download and not your phone.

FREE Gospel Bible lesson for kids! Jesus said, "Let the Little Children Come!"

This resource is a tool to teach the Good News of Jesus Christ to young kids.

It introduces them to the truth that we all need a Savior from sin. But God loves us so much He sent His son, Jesus, as a Savior and Rescuer from sin!

You will also find the opportunity to invite the kids to say "Yes" to Jesus and accept Him as their Savior.

This will always be free and you have my permission to print and hand out to as many kids as you would like!

(Please just do not share the pdf. Do not send, post online or email this pdf resource to anyone. Please direct them to my store to download for themselves.)

Included:

• Teacher/Class Book: The gospel is presented on full-sized, colorful large print pages. For read-aloud, virtual learning, Sunday School, morning basket and more!

• Mini Student Book: The gospel lesson on mini pages in black and white so students can color!

• Memory Verse Coloring Students can color a picture to go along with John 3.16 and Romans 5:8

• Jesus Loves Me Activity Page:

  • Maze
  • Word Search,
  • Connect The Dots
  • Find the Difference

• Jesus Loves Me Hat Craft: Printable hat for kids to make and wear. "Jesus loves me", "God loves me" and "Jesus is my Savior" are provided as options. Provided in color and black and white.

• •Decision Bracelets Keep these bracelets on hand for when littles may make a decision for Christ. They can wear this to proclaim to others about their decision.

Thank you and HAPPY TEACHING!

(This was written for Preschool-3rd Grade in mind but may be useful for older kids as well)

Science of Reading Assessment Tool Tracking Sheet

I created a French SOR Assessment tool to cover all the sounds for students K to 3 in the French Immersion setting (Grade 4-6 Core French) for easy assessment and evaluation. Once I got started on my own testing, I realized I could use a quick look tracking sheet.

I learned how to make the boxes editable and hope it works out for you. (I did ask a few colleagues to try it out first). I am offering it FREE for now.

How to use this product:

1. Open the resource in your preferred program (Adobe, etc)
2. Fill in student names for your classroom(s)
3. Print tracking sheets out for your own students

***Note: this resource accompanies the French SOR Assessment Tool***

Who can use this resource:

This SOR Assessment Tool Tracking sheet can be used for any educator who is evaluating their student proficiency. Phoneme and grapheme awareness and recognition data are essential in today's classroom to inform teaching, assess challenges and areas for improvement for students, and areas of improvement and fluency development needed for each student in your care.

If you love this resource:

***1. French SOR Sound Cards

***2. French Decodable Reading

***3. Roles et Responsabilites

***4. French Number Line

***5. French Attention Grabbers

Some of the Benefits of this resource:

1. Keep track of student data
2. Use information to inform teaching strategies
3. Use information for reporting periods
4. Increase ability to discuss student progress during Parent-Teacher Conference
5. Share with students as they see improvements and increase in fluency
6. Create plan for next steps for individual student plans

Credit:

All fonts used for this resource are from KA Fonts

Check out French Science of Reading Assessment Tool

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Ingrid

The purpose of World Postcard Day is to promote awareness of the role of the postal sector in people’s and businesses’ everyday lives and its contribution to the social and economic development of countries. The current template has the 2022 postcard design. But new designs for future years can be found on the World Postcard Day Website.

Using the resources on the World Postcard Day Website, this is a free template that you can print off to have your students create their own postcards without having to spend money on one.

Using all the resources on the World Postcard Day Website, find activities and lessons that your students and you will enjoy.

All credits are given to World Postcard Day. No design or other information is claimed as property of G&M Made Easy. This resource is to make prep a little easier and to direct educators to use the World Postcard Day Website to obtain activities, information, and lesson plans in different languages.

It's Christmas time in the city! Let's celebrate Christmas with so much fun.

This freebie will allow you to play charades with your students, your kiddos, or even your family. Have fun revisiting this classic game with a twist.

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A Powerpoint which provides a brief overview of rhythm and rhyme scheme using poetry. I've used this as an introduction to poetry and pair this up with a poem in which students must find the rhyme scheme. It can be used with any poem.

Product Description – Friendship Room Printables Kit

Are you a homeschool mom or a classroom teacher looking for a "Friendship" themed activity? You can make their lesson unforgettable with our Friendship Escape Room! Featuring 4 puzzle challenges that reveal a final secret code, this fun and engaging printable game will be a huge hit for kids ages 6 - 10.

Our escape room game is designed to be easy to set up and play, with no props or complicated instructions required. Kids can complete the puzzles individually or in small groups. With our escape room kit, you'll have everything you need to create an exciting adventure for your little ones regardless of whether you're having the game at home or in the classroom. So why wait? Grab your copy today and let the fun begin!

What's the storyline?

You've just started at a new school and after some days, you finally find a friend, someone who makes the daunting halls seem a bit more welcoming. But then, one day, your friend doesn't show up to school. Concerned, you search around, only to find a cryptic note left in their locker. It reads, "I've been taken, and only you can save me."

The note is filled with puzzles and riddles. Your heart races as you realize this is no ordinary situation; your friend is in trouble and counting on you. Will you decipher the code, unlock the door, and prove the unbreakable strength of friendship?

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE INSTANT DOWNLOAD?

• PDF game guide (8.5 x 11)
• 6 puzzle challenges
• Recording sheet
• Set up instructions
• Frequently asked questions
• Hint cards

Gameplay: 30-45 minutes

Ages: 6 - 10

Number of players: As many as you want!

How long does this activity take to complete?

It really depends on a lot of things. Estimated completion time is 30-45 minutes but it’s based on the kids’ puzzle skills, group size, and age. We recommend ages 6-10 years old.

How many kids can play at once?

Kids can play individually, with friends, or in large groups. There really is no limit to the number of players.

What if the kids get stuck on one of the puzzles?

First off, let them think for a bit! This is where critical thinking skills come in. If they get stuck, hint cards have been included in your download to guide them. It is advised that you preview the puzzles first, so you understand how to complete them.

Where do kids start?

Kids can start on any puzzles and complete the puzzles in ANY order!

How do you know if their answers are correct?

There is an answer key provided in the PDF.

How do I set up the activity?

Just print and play! Everything you need is included in your download. You don’t need locks (you can definitely prepare one if you wish to), envelopes, or special equipment. You can hang or hide the puzzles or just spread them out on the kitchen table.

Do I have to print out the game materials for every kid?

Nope! You ONLY have to print out the answer sheet for each kid or group. Just one set of the actual puzzles is all you need!

IMPORTANT NOTES:

1. This is a digital product. No physical item will be shipped.

2. Unlimited prints for PERSONAL USE ONLY.

3. Quality of the actual printouts will be dependent on the quality and type of printer and paper used.