More than $20 5th Grade Back to School Activities (by date, oldest first)

Are you in search of year-long, real-world reading activities tailored for special education teens and adults? Seasonal Functional Texts Growing Bundle – a comprehensive resource designed to engage students with fun themes throughout the entire school year. Whether you're tackling back-to-school, Halloween, the holidays, or any other seasonal occasion, this growing bundle has you covered.

Purchasing this bundle now secures you the lowest available price and gives you access to future units that are added to this bundle. As units are added the price of the bundle will go up.

Inside, you'll discover 22 units featuring 110 different functional texts, with the collection continuing to grow. To cater to diverse learning needs, each unit provides two levels of worksheets: cut and paste, as well as open response. In total, this bundle offers over 500 worksheets that foster reading comprehension and essential real-world literacy skills.

Invest in this valuable resource today, and empower your students to explore the world of practical reading, spanning the entire school year!

This bundle saves you over 20%!

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

• 22 seasonal paper units
• 2 levels (Level 1: Cut & Paste, Level 2: Write in the Answer)
• 110 functional texts
• 600 worksheets
• 3,138 questions
• Answer key
• Extension ideas

TOTAL:

⭐ 110 SEASONAL FUNCTIONAL TEXTS

⭐ 600 WORKSHEETS WITH 3,138 QUESTIONS

SEASONAL THEMES INCLUDED:

• Back to School - 2 units
• Fall - 2 units
• Halloween - 1 unit
• Thanksgiving - 2 units
• Winter - 2 units
• Holiday - 2 units
• Valentine's Day - 1 unit
• St. Patrick's Day - 1 unit
• Spring - 1 unit
• Easter - 1 unit
• Cinco de Mayo - 1 unit
• Mother's Day - 1 unit
• Father's Day - 1 unit
• Summer - 4 units

COMING SOON:

• + Any other seasonal functional text resource uploaded

ADDED UNITS:

• Thanksgiving Unit 2 - 11/11/23
• Winter Unit 2 - 2/15/24
• St. Patricks Day Unit 1 - 2/29/24
• Spring - 3/7/24
• Easter - 3/21/24
• Cinco de Mayo - 4/22/24
• Mother's Day - 5/8/24
• Father's Day - 6/6/24

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All-year large bundle of kindness and friendship coloring bookmarks, which could be used as compliments cards for back-to-school crafts, for holidays, as gifts and rewards for students, for community building activities, counseling, social-emotional learning, to promote kindness and growth mindset, for fast finishers, and more. Sets include coloring designs with encouraging kindness words, puns, superheroes, mermaids, plants, cute birds, animals, and more.

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Are you seeking to create an inviting and tranquil learning environment for your students? This retro classroom decor bundle is a perfect choice! It features bright and calm colors to create a stunning, cohesive theme. Plus, most of the element in this classroom decor bundle is editable, allowing you to customize it to suit your classroom's needs!

From posters that infuse nostalgia into your classroom walls to retro-themed bulletin board borders and personalized nameplates, our decor bundles are designed to make your classroom feel like a warm and inviting space.

Packed with personality and flexibility, this bundle includes:

1. Editable Templates: Customize and personalize your classroom with ease.
2. Groovy Design: Infuse a touch of retro charm into your space.
3. Versatile Decor: Ideal for elementary classrooms, creating a dynamic and inviting atmosphere.
4. Time-Saving: Ready-made designs for quick and easy classroom setup.
5. Printable Resources: High-quality visuals for a cohesive and organized look.

✽ BUNDLE INCLUDES

• Growth Mindset Posters - 8 Retro Groovy Styled Posters (PDF & Editable Files)

• Affirmation Station - 24 circle cards, 2 title cards (PDF & Editable Files)

• Calming Corner Posters - 5 Posters With Calming and Grounding Techniques (PDF & Editable Files)

• Voice Level Display - 1 Poster, 1 Main Title Card, 5 Voice Level Cards (PDF & Editable Files)

• Meet the Teacher - 2 Templates with Inked & Low Inked Versions (Editable Files Only)

• Classroom Newsletters - 3 Retro Styles, Drag And Drop Your Own Photo Feature (Editable Files Only)

• Flip Calendar - 12 Month Cards, 7 Days Of The Week, 31 Day Cards, 2023 To 2030 Year Cards (PDF & Editable Files)

• Classroom Labels - Square & Circle Labels In 10 Different Sizes (Editable Files Only)

• Classroom Schedules - 1 Main Title Card, 50+ Illustrated Cards, 50+ Non Illustrated Cards,Digital & Analog Clocks (PDF & Editable Files)

• Bulletin Board Borders - 8 Different Bulletin Board Borders With Both Rectangle And Scalloped Borders (PDF Files Only, Non Editable)

• Bulletin Board Kit - 3 Different Sayings, Board Borders, Board Decors, Board Banners, (PDF Files Only, Non Editable)

• Trolley Cart Labels -4 Different Styled Cards (PDF & Editable Files)

• Alphabet Posters - 2 font options retro and cursive (PDF & Editable Files )

• Classroom Jobs Display - 1 Title Card, 20 Small & Large Job Cards, 2 Name Styles (PDF & Editable Files)

• Calendar + Weather Display - Days 1 To 31 Cards, 7 Square Day Cards, Year Cards, 8 Weather Cards, Day & Weather Templates 45 Holidays/Events Cards And 3 Generic Cards (PDF & Editable Files)

• Birthday Display - Our Birthdays Banner, Labels in 5 colors, 2 Option Labels (Square & Round Edges) (PDF & Editable Files)

• 2D Shape Posters - 15 2D Shapes Retro Posters (PDF & Editable Files)

• Hand Signals Posters - 10 Circle Cards (PDF & Editable Files)

• Number Line - -30 to 200 Number Line (PDF & Editable Files)

• Large Skip Counting Display - 1 To 12 Large Number Multiples Skip Counting Posters (PDF & Editable Files)

• Student Desk Name Tags - 4 Different Retro Groovy Styled Desk Name Tags (Editable Files Only)

• Number Posters - 1 To 20 Posters With Ten Frames (PDF & Editable Files)

• Multiplication Charts - Multiplication Grid & Multiples Table Chart (PDF & Editable Files)

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The upcoming school year may be right around the corner but there is no need to stress. This bundle features 6 varied yet cohesive resources to start the year in your ELA classroom off strong! Each resource maintains a high standard for student learning and engagement with minimal preparation on your end. This bundle is great for new teachers as well as for teachers who are looking to shake up their first week routines. You will find that your first week of school will fly by and students will already be excited to come to class every day. Plus, by purchasing these products as a bundle, you will be saving 25% off the cover price!

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Engaging Activities for 5th Grade Social Studies:

These activities keep students engaged throughout the year as they study United States History. Although these activities are aligned with Studies Weekly, each activity can be completed without Studies Weekly. "Missing" weeks are due to Studies Weekly assigning inquiries once per unit.

What's included:

Beginning of the Year Escape Room:

• history
• civics and government
• geography
• economics

Inquiry: How to Research (Weeks 1-4)

• Social Studies Lenses Activity
• Primary and Secondary Sources Activity
• Fact and Opinion Activity
• How to Research Yearlong Checklist
• Response to Inquiry: Kids Making a Difference Infographic

North America Before European Contact (Weeks 6-8)

• Indigenous People's Regional Dwellings Activity
• Indigenous Tribe Infographic
• Introduction to Archaeology Activity
• Indigenous Trade Routes Activity

European Exploration and Colonization (Weeks 10-18)

• Columbian Exchange Import Poster
• Cooperation and Conflict in Jamestown Activity
• Explorer Trading Cards
• Supply and Demand Activity with Land Use Extension
• Thirteen Colonies by Region Image Reveal
• Trading Along the Silk Road Game
• Ranking Colonial Groups Activity
• Charter of the Colonies Picture Reveal
• Indigenous Trade with Europeans Game
• French and Indian War Escape Room
• Benjamin Franklin Facts Prism
• Alliances with North Americans Worksheets

The American Revolution (Weeks 19-26)

• Protesting Acts of Parliament Protest Signs
• Tea Party Pennants
• Founding Fathers Game
• Declaration of Independence Escape Room
• Iroquois Confederation and Articles of Confederation Venn Diagram
• Design a Monument to Revolutionary Minorities
• American Revolution Battles Infographic
• Battles After Yorktown Timeline

Creating a New Nation (Weeks 27-31)

• Federalists/Anti-Federalists Poster and Debate
• Framers of the Constitution Information Sheets
• Ratifying the Constitution Stations
• Bill of Rights Activity: Display the Amendments
• Bill of Rights Four Corners Review
• Bill of Rights/Declaration of Independence Grievances Picture Reveal
• Formation of Political Parties Infographic
• Lewis and Clark Primary Source Animal Activity
• Northwest Ordinance Spoons Game
• Westward Expansion Game
• Preamble to the Constitution Picture Reveal

End of the Year Escape Room

• history
• constitution
• civics/government
• geography
• economics

Aligns with Indiana Standards: 5.H.1, 5.H.2, 5.H.3, 5.H.5, 5.H.6, 5.H.7, 5.H.8, 5.H.9, 5.H.10, 5.H.11, 5.H.12, 5.H.13, 5.H.14, 5.H.15, 5.H.16, 5.H.17, 5.C.1, 5.C.2, 5.C.3, 5.C.5, 5.C.7, 5.G.1, 5.G.2, 5.G.7, 5.E.1, 5.E.2, 5.E.3, 5.E.5.

What's Included:

• Teacher instructions.
• Student instructions.
• All necessary handouts.
• All necessary templates.
• Answer Keys.
• Links to research sites.
• Links to digital activities.

How is this bundle useful:

• Easy to prep for teachers.
• Engaging for students.
• Great supplements for curriculum.
• Helpful for sub plans.
• Follow up questions increase rigor.

Are you looking for fun digital resources, like games, brain breaks and activities for your early finishers that aren't lame? Or maybe you're looking for fun themed printable activities to keep kids engaged throughout the day or after testing?

► You've got it made, with this NO PREP Gen-Z Digital Game & Monthly Early Finisher Bundle! These fun filler activities are great to keep students busy or for sub work. Say goodbye to boredom and hello to fun with engaging activities. Keep your students entertained and challenged, turning those spare moments into valuable learning opportunities. Great to use after testing or breaks.

► These Gen-Z approved games like Would You Rather, four Corners and Two Truths and a Lie for Google Drive are the perfect, no-prep activities that help to build classroom community at the start of the year...or anytime! The monthly early finisher packets are game-changers in the classroom! Students know to grab their packets and work on them if they finish their work early or if I have to leave the room for a meeting. They're amazing for some quiet work after testing as well! Don't miss out on this lifesaver resource that will make your new school year a breeze! Grab it now and watch your students thrive while you boost your classroom productivity.

***CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW FOR EACH RESOURCE FOR FULL DETAILS!***

WHAT'S INCLUDED...

✔ Gen-Z Game Digital Whole-Class Bundle

1. Would You Rather

This Would You Rather icebreaker activity is a fun way to get your students excited to be in school, create relationships, and get students talking and connected! Great for any time of year or a back-to-school get-to-know-you activity! Questions align with student interests and are the perfect mix of silly, funny, trending, gaming & social media-related topics. No prep is needed!

►Whether you call it "Would You Rather" or "This or That," the prompts make a great conversation starter that kids love, and they will be begging you for more!

INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:

• 100 Would You Rather Slides

2. Four Corners

Use this get-to-know-you Four Corners classroom activity to get your students up and out of their seats and making connections! Students are always nervous on the first day and this 4 Corners game is a fun, stress-free way for them to get to know their classmates, while sharing similarities about themselves! You will find a few typical all about me questions, but the majority of the slides are geared toward the interests of teenagers, leaning into social media, musical artists, food, fashion and more! You definitely won't see overused questions like "what's your favorite color?" or "How many siblings do you have?" You'll see instant engagement as students realize this isn't another boring classroom game.

►Use it as an engaging class activity throughout the year! It's the perfect icebreaker for middle and high school!

Simply print the included labels for each corner of your classroom and project one of the questions. Read it aloud, then students should move to the corner that corresponds with their answer choices. You'll quickly see that students will start opening up as they relax and feel confident to defend their choices.

INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:

• 50 Questions (Google Slides)
• Includes a Blank Editable Slide
• 4 Printable Classroom Labels

The presentation includes 50 get-to-know-you questions. For example...

• Who do you think would win the rap battle?
• Which music artist do you think has the best live performances?
• If you could collaborate with any fashion brand, which would it be?
• What's your favorite way to spend time online?
• If you could switch lives with any celebrity for a day, who would it be?
• Which fast food restaurant would you want to eat at for the rest of your life?

►You will love this well-organized activity that allows students to voice their opinions, defend their positions, and learn something new about each other!

3. Two Truths and a Lie

This fun, Two Truths and a Lie whole class game is a stress-free way for your students to get to know their classmates, that build upon their own interests! Topics are geared toward the interests of teenagers, leaning into social media, musical artists, food, fashion and more! You'll see instant engagement as students realize this isn't another boring classroom game. You can also offer small prizes to winners if desired, and you're guaranteed to engage all your students!!

►Use it as an engaging class activity throughout the year! It's the perfect icebreaker for middle and high school!

Simply present a slide with three statements: 2 are true and 1 is a lie! Students guess which statement is the lie. You'll quickly see that students will start opening up as they relax and feel confident to defend their choices.

INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:

• Student Instruction Slide
• 25 Activity Slides (Google Slides)
• 25 Answer Slides

The presentation includes 25 relatable topics. Such as...

• MrBeast
• Kendrick Lamar
• Taylor Swift
• Elon Musk
• Lebron James
• Netflix
• Taco Bell
• Apple
• Amazon
• Spotify
• ....and so many more!

►You will love this well-organized activity that allows students have fun using critical thinking to decipher the lie statements, and hopefully, learn something new!

► Use these game slides whenever you need a quick brain break. I like to use about 5-10 slides at a time!

► These are activities I use in my classroom every year and I know your students will love them!

WHAT'S INCLUDED...

✔ Early Finishers Monthly Themed Packets

⭐️ This Bundle includes all 12 months of the year!!

► Each monthly packet features 20 fun pages of independent work like puzzles, games, and SEL-centered drawing and coloring activities.

► These monthly-themed Early Finishers Packets will keep upper elementary and middle school students busy when they finish their work! They'll love the fun games they can play with a partner quietly, or the selection of challenging puzzles and creative activities these packets offer!

YOU GET A 20-PAGE ACTIVITY PACKET FOR EACH OF THESE MONTHS:

✔ September

✔ October

✔ November

✔ December

✔ January

✔ February

✔ March

✔ April

✔ May

✔ June

✔ July

✔ August

WHAT TEACHERS LIKE YOU ARE SAYING…

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Nikole E. said, "I have wanted my students to come into the classroom and do a "soft start". To do that, I wanted morning packets for them to work on each morning that had some "fun" aspect to them but were also educational. These are perfect for that!"

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Maria O. said, "I could say that my kids love the activities, which is true. I really want to say that I love the way these are formatted, and the organization of the pages, and the bolded print. It sets these apart from many others, in a very good way! Thank you!"

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Kelsey K. said, "It is so nice to have a packet for every month that is engaging for students to work on after they finish their work."

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Christine J. said, "I use this for earlier finishers and extra assignments. The kids love to do the puzzles and coloring pages."

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN EACH PACKET...

• 1 Crossword Puzzle with solution
• 1 Sudoku with solution
• 1 Maze - with solution
• 1 Word Search
• 1 Tic Tac Toe partner game
• 1 Dot to Dot
• 1 Word Escape Puzzle - with answer key
• 1 Complete the Picture Symmetry sheet
• 1 Positive Affirmation Mandala Coloring Page
• 1 Think Outside the Box Drawing Sheets - 4 per page!
• 1 Pop Art Coloring Page
• 2 More Coloring Pages
• 1 Grid Drawing Challenge
• 1 Word Work Activity
• 1 Word Scramble with solution
• 1 I Spy Page
• 1 DIY Color by Number
• 1 Design Time Page
• 1 Connect the Dots partner game

This resource requires NO PREP - simply print and staple each packet or use the activities separately. Either way, it's guaranteed to keep your kiddos busy and engaged. I often like to challenge the class with an activity from the pack and offer a small reward to whoever solves the puzzle first! So fun!

A black & white cover is included.

PERFECT FOR...

• early finishers
• soft starts
• fillers
• holidays
• morning work
• independent classwork
• small groups
• sub work
• class games
• end of day
• after testing
• end of the year
• brain breaks

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If you're looking for fun Gen-Z reading comprehension passages, questions and activities for ELA as well as an engaging, whole classroom game to keep your early finishers engaged and on task, then you've come to the right place! Perfect for Fun Fridays or for those after testing days too!

You'll get high-interest close reading articles about trending topics, but you won't have to write them! These activity packets will be game-changers in your classroom because they come with ready to go, no-prep, yet FUN lessons your students will actually want to do! Now, you can finally say goodbye to last-minute stressing trying to find fun substitute lesson plans!

►Keep your students engaged and learning - even when you're out- with these 2 fun no-prep resources.

►Boring worksheets begone! This is a must-have bundle for any teacher! Use the fun game as a brain break in your classroom anytime throughout the year:)

WHAT'S INCLUDED....

1. Two Truths and a Lie - Pop Culture Class Game

Looking for something fun to do with your early finishers that's not lame? This Two Truths and a Lie Icebreaker Activity is a no-prep activity that helps to build classroom community at the start of the year...or anytime! This fun whole class game is a stress-free way for your students to get to know their classmates, that build upon their own interests! Topics are geared toward the interests of teenagers, leaning into social media, musical artists, food, fashion and more! You'll see instant engagement as students realize this isn't another boring classroom game. You can also offer small prizes to winners if desired, and you're guaranteed to engage all your students!!

►Use it as an engaging class activity throughout the year! It's the perfect icebreaker for upper elementary, middle and high school!

Simply present a slide with three statements: 2 are true and 1 is a lie! Students guess which statement is the lie. You'll quickly see that students will start opening up as they relax and feel confident to defend their choices.

INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:

• Student Instruction Slide
• 25 Activity Slides (Google Slides) with answers
• PDF Version

The presentation includes 25 relatable topics. Such as...

• MrBeast
• Kendrick Lamar
• Taylor Swift
• Elon Musk
• Lebron James
• Netflix
• Taco Bell
• Apple
• Amazon
• Spotify
• ....and so many more!

HOW TO USE IT:

• first day of school get-to-know-you activity
• icebreakers
• brain breaks
• morning meetings
• class parties
• day before/after break
• end of the year

***CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW FOR EACH RESOURCE FOR FULL DETAILS!***

2. Pop Culture Mega BUNDLE

This fun bundle features 8 sets of activities: a total of 48 printable worksheets! Packed with engaging activities, these ready-to-use sets are ready for your sub tub, and designed to ease the burden of substitute teacher planning while keeping students engaged and motivated. Use them any time you don't feel like lesson planning!

WHAT'S INCLUDED…

6-Page Article & Activity Sets - Includes 8 Sets!

Each set includes...

► 1-page pop culture article

► Reading Comprehension - 7 multiple choice questions

► Critical Thinking - 5 short answer questions

► Crossword Puzzle

► Design Page

► Impossible MAZE

HIGH-INTEREST TOPICS FOR TEENS...

⭐️ Crocs

⭐️ Netflix

⭐️ Takis

⭐️ Fortnite

⭐️ MrBeast

⭐️ Air Jordans

⭐️ TikTok

⭐️ OpenAI

This Pop Culture Bundle for High School will make your students WANT to work and stay on task as they read about high-interest trending topics among teens.

You'll get stand-alone resources that are designed to offer a print-and-go sub-plan solution for ELA teachers who don't have time to prep their lessons. These lesson sets will definitely engage even the most reluctant readers, while challenging your more advanced ones.

Students read an original pop culture article and you get lessons that include both reading comprehension and writing. Two fun puzzles are also included, as well as a design page that allows students to get creative and offers differentiation. There's a little bit of everything!

The estimated Lexile measure of these sets range from 900 to 1100.

► I made these creative activities because I needed fun independent work that I could use in my classroom that I knew students would actually LIKE doing!

► Simply print and go! These packets can be used in a multitude of ways! Keep them on hand to use later!

►There is truly no preparation needed, which is why these sets are perfect to leave for:

• fun lessons
• early finishers
• after testing
• group work
• sub plans
• bell ringers
• homework
• test prep
• review
• assessment

HOW TO USE THESE SETS...

Students can complete all six worksheets of each set as part of a sub packet, but if you don't see them for a full block then assign only one page each day you're out (you'll get even more bang for your buck!) This packet has so many uses beyond sub work - use it any time of year for a no-prep, yet FUN learning activity that kids will enjoy doing! All answer keys are included!

Have a question?

Please check out the Q&A section or message me and I'll get back to you within 24 hours.

Don't forget to leave me feedback! I love to hear what my buyers say, how the product worked for them, and any feedback I can use to improve my product! (It also earns you points towards future TeachShare Purchases)

**For personal and single classroom use only. If using with multiple classrooms, please purchase additional licenses at the discounted rate.**

★I would love to have you as my newest follower!★ Click here to follow.

If you're looking for fun Gen-Z reading comprehension passages, questions and activities for ELA as well as an engaging, whole classroom game to keep your early finishers engaged and on task, then you've come to the right place! Perfect for Fun Fridays or for those after testing days too!

You'll get high-interest close reading articles about trending topics, but you won't have to write them! These activity packets will be game-changers in your classroom because they come with ready to go, no-prep, yet FUN lessons your students will actually want to do! Now, you can finally say goodbye to last-minute stressing trying to find fun substitute lesson plans!

►Keep your students engaged and learning - even when you're out- with these 2 fun no-prep resources.

►Boring worksheets begone! This is a must-have bundle for any teacher! Use the fun game as a brain break in your classroom anytime throughout the year:)

WHAT'S INCLUDED....

1. Two Truths and a Lie - Pop Culture Class Game

Looking for something fun to do with your early finishers that's not lame? This Two Truths and a Lie Icebreaker Activity is a no-prep activity that helps to build classroom community at the start of the year...or anytime! This fun whole class game is a stress-free way for your students to get to know their classmates, that build upon their own interests! Topics are geared toward the interests of teenagers, leaning into social media, musical artists, food, fashion and more! You'll see instant engagement as students realize this isn't another boring classroom game. You can also offer small prizes to winners if desired, and you're guaranteed to engage all your students!!

►Use it as an engaging class activity throughout the year! It's the perfect icebreaker for upper elementary, middle and high school!

Simply present a slide with three statements: 2 are true and 1 is a lie! Students guess which statement is the lie. You'll quickly see that students will start opening up as they relax and feel confident to defend their choices.

INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:

• Student Instruction Slide
• 25 Activity Slides (Google Slides) with answers
• PDF Version

The presentation includes 25 relatable topics. Such as...

• MrBeast
• Kendrick Lamar
• Taylor Swift
• Elon Musk
• Lebron James
• Netflix
• Taco Bell
• Apple
• Amazon
• Spotify
• ....and so many more!

HOW TO USE IT:

• first day of school get-to-know-you activity
• icebreakers
• brain breaks
• morning meetings
• class parties
• day before/after break
• end of the year

***CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW FOR EACH RESOURCE FOR FULL DETAILS!***

2. Pop Culture Mega BUNDLE

This fun bundle features 8 sets of activities: a total of 48 printable worksheets! Packed with engaging activities, these ready-to-use sets are ready for your sub tub, and designed to ease the burden of substitute teacher planning while keeping students engaged and motivated. Use them any time you don't feel like lesson planning!

WHAT'S INCLUDED…

6-Page Article & Activity Sets - Includes 8 Sets!

Each set includes...

► 1-page pop culture article

► Reading Comprehension - 7 multiple choice questions

► Critical Thinking - 5 short answer questions

► Crossword Puzzle

► Design Page

► Impossible MAZE

HIGH-INTEREST TOPICS FOR TEENS...

⭐️ Crocs

⭐️ Netflix

⭐️ Takis

⭐️ Fortnite

⭐️ MrBeast

⭐️ Air Jordans

⭐️ TikTok

⭐️ OpenAI

This Pop Culture Bundle for Middle School will make your students WANT to work and stay on task as they read about high-interest trending topics among teens.

You'll get stand-alone resources that are designed to offer a print-and-go sub-plan solution for ELA teachers who don't have time to prep their lessons. These lesson sets will definitely engage even the most reluctant readers, while challenging your more advanced ones.

Students read an original pop culture article and you get lessons that include both reading comprehension and writing. Two fun puzzles are also included, as well as a design page that allows students to get creative and offers differentiation. There's a little bit of everything!

The estimated Lexile measure of these sets range from 900 to 1100.

► I made these creative activities because I needed fun independent work that I could use in my classroom that I knew students would actually LIKE doing!

► Simply print and go! These packets can be used in a multitude of ways! Keep them on hand to use later!

►There is truly no preparation needed, which is why these sets are perfect to leave for:

• fun lessons
• early finishers
• after testing
• group work
• sub plans
• bell ringers
• homework
• test prep
• review
• assessment

HOW TO USE THESE SETS...

Students can complete all six worksheets of each set as part of a sub packet, but if you don't see them for a full block then assign only one page each day you're out (you'll get even more bang for your buck!) This packet has so many uses beyond sub work - use it any time of year for a no-prep, yet FUN learning activity that kids will enjoy doing! All answer keys are included!

Have a question?

Please check out the Q&A section or message me and I'll get back to you within 24 hours.

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If you're looking for fun Gen-Z reading comprehension passages, questions and activities for ELA as well as an engaging, whole classroom game to keep your early finishers engaged and on task, then you've come to the right place! Perfect for Fun Fridays or for those after testing days too!

You'll get high-interest close reading articles about trending topics, but you won't have to write them! These activity packets will be game-changers in your classroom because they come with ready to go, no-prep, yet FUN lessons your students will actually want to do! Now, you can finally say goodbye to last-minute stressing trying to find fun substitute lesson plans!

►Keep your students engaged and learning - even when you're out- with these 2 fun no-prep resources.

►Boring worksheets begone! This is a must-have bundle for any teacher! Use the fun game as a brain break in your classroom anytime throughout the year:)

WHAT'S INCLUDED....

1. Two Truths and a Lie - Pop Culture Class Game

Looking for something fun to do with your early finishers that's not lame? This Two Truths and a Lie Icebreaker Activity is a no-prep activity that helps to build classroom community at the start of the year...or anytime! This fun whole class game is a stress-free way for your students to get to know their classmates, that build upon their own interests! Topics are geared toward the interests of teenagers, leaning into social media, musical artists, food, fashion and more! You'll see instant engagement as students realize this isn't another boring classroom game. You can also offer small prizes to winners if desired, and you're guaranteed to engage all your students!!

►Use it as an engaging class activity throughout the year! It's the perfect icebreaker for upper elementary, middle and high school!

Simply present a slide with three statements: 2 are true and 1 is a lie! Students guess which statement is the lie. You'll quickly see that students will start opening up as they relax and feel confident to defend their choices.

INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:

• Student Instruction Slide
• 25 Activity Slides (Google Slides) with answers
• PDF Version

The presentation includes 25 relatable topics. Such as...

• MrBeast
• Kendrick Lamar
• Taylor Swift
• Elon Musk
• Lebron James
• Netflix
• Taco Bell
• Apple
• Amazon
• Spotify
• ....and so many more!

HOW TO USE IT:

• first day of school get-to-know-you activity
• icebreakers
• brain breaks
• morning meetings
• class parties
• day before/after break
• end of the year

***CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW FOR EACH RESOURCE FOR FULL DETAILS!***

2. Pop Culture Mega BUNDLE

This fun bundle features 8 sets of activities: a total of 48 printable worksheets! Packed with engaging activities, these ready-to-use sets are ready for your sub tub, and designed to ease the burden of substitute teacher planning while keeping students engaged and motivated. Use them any time you don't feel like lesson planning!

WHAT'S INCLUDED…

6-Page Article & Activity Sets - Includes 8 Sets!

Each set includes...

► 1-page pop culture article

► Reading Comprehension - 7 multiple choice questions

► Critical Thinking - 5 short answer questions

► Crossword Puzzle

► Design Page

► Impossible MAZE

HIGH-INTEREST TOPICS FOR TEENS...

⭐️ Crocs

⭐️ Netflix

⭐️ Takis

⭐️ Fortnite

⭐️ MrBeast

⭐️ Air Jordans

⭐️ TikTok

⭐️ OpenAI

This Pop Culture Bundle for Upper Elementary School will make your students WANT to work and stay on task as they read about high-interest trending topics among teens.

You'll get stand-alone resources that are designed to offer a print-and-go sub-plan solution for ELA teachers who don't have time to prep their lessons. These lesson sets will definitely engage even the most reluctant readers, while challenging your more advanced ones.

Students read an original pop culture article and you get lessons that include both reading comprehension and writing. Two fun puzzles are also included, as well as a design page that allows students to get creative and offers differentiation. There's a little bit of everything!

The estimated Lexile measure of these sets range from 700 to 900.

► I made these creative activities because I needed fun independent work that I could use in my classroom that I knew students would actually LIKE doing!

► Simply print and go! These packets can be used in a multitude of ways! Keep them on hand to use later!

►There is truly no preparation needed, which is why these sets are perfect to leave for:

• fun lessons
• early finishers
• after testing
• group work
• sub plans
• bell ringers
• homework
• test prep
• review
• assessment

HOW TO USE THESE SETS...

Students can complete all six worksheets of each set as part of a sub packet, but if you don't see them for a full block then assign only one page each day you're out (you'll get even more bang for your buck!) This packet has so many uses beyond sub work - use it any time of year for a no-prep, yet FUN learning activity that kids will enjoy doing! All answer keys are included!

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Looking for fun activities to keep your early and fast finishers busy? Looking for fun activities for the first days or week back to school? Wish you didn't have to lesson plan? Need fun puzzles, games, and activities to keep students on task after break?

This money-saving bundle is now over 30% off and includes 13 best-selling flipbooks that will be game-changers in your classroom! Buy now and receive every flipbook added to this bundle in the future for free!

• Back to School Goal Setting Flipbook*-new!*
• Puzzle Flipbook *
• Maze Flipbook *
• Partner Game Flipbook
• Word Escapes Flipbook *
• Grid Drawing Flipbook
• Mindful Mandala Flipbook
• Kindness Flipbook
• Kicks Flipbook
• Valentine's Day Love Flipbook
• President's Day Flipbook
• Black History Month Flipbook
• New Year Goal Setting Flipbook **updated yearly!

* Answer key is provided!

**updated yearly!

Use these interactive flipbooks for Early Finishers or at any time of year for a no-prep, yet FUN learning activity that kids will actually enjoy doing! Looking for fun games and puzzles that early finishers can pull out at the drop of a hat? Check out these printable flipbooks that are the perfect fillers for keeping kids busy while also being challenged.

Each flipbook prints on a single page. After students put together their flipbook, let them keep it in their folders so they can use it after testing or whenever they finish work early. Purchase once, and this product can be used year after year! Pull this sheet out as students for an easy and engaging activity.

This resource requires NO PREP - simply print and go! This flip book can be printed in black and white or on color paper, but it only requires 1 sheet for the each flip book! Simply cut, glue or staple the flaps and your students have an amazing activity at their fingertips.

***CHECK OUT THE PREVIEWS FOR MORE DETAILS!***

Simply print and go! These flipbooks can be used in a multitude of ways. Keep them on hand to use later! This is a Growing Bundle, which means any new Flipbooks created will be added to this file and can be downloaded at no additional cost!!

Update: 8/24 Back to School Goal Setting Flipbook was added to this bundle

Stay strong teachers...you need a resource like this to make it to the finish line :)

PERFECT FOR...

• early finishers
• soft starts
• fillers
• holidays
• morning work
• independent classwork
• small groups
• after break
• class games
• end of day
• after testing
• end of the year
• brain breaks
• sub work
• rewards

⭐️ LOOKING FOR MORE RELATABLE ACTIVITIES FOR TEENS?

Check out the Pop Culture ACTIVITY BUNDLE - your solution to no-stress lesson planning and easy print and go sub plans.

INCLUDES THESE HIGH-INTEREST TOPICS FOR TEENS...

⭐️ Crocs

⭐️ Netflix

⭐️ Takis

⭐️ Fortnite

⭐️ MrBeast

⭐️ Air Jordans

⭐️ TikTok

⭐️ OpenAI

6-Page Article & Activity Sets - Includes 8 Sets!

Each set includes...

► 1-page pop culture article

► Reading Comprehension - 7 multiple choice questions

► Critical Thinking - 5 short answer questions

► Crossword Puzzle

► Design Page

► Impossible MAZE

This Pop Culture Bundle for Middle School will make your students WANT to work and stay on task as they read about high-interest trending topics among teens. Also available for High School and Upper Elementary School.

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Looking for fun activities to survive the last days or weeks of 8th grade? Need some fun, End of the Year activities to keep your early finishers engaged and on task after testing when the only thing they can think about is summer break? This End of Year NO PREP End of Year Money-Saving Bundle keeps middle school students on task and motivated.

Stay strong teachers...you need a resource like this to make it to the finish line...

► 8th Grade End of the Year Memory Book

Your students will be able to reflect on their year while creating a meaningful keepsake. It has lots of activities to keep your early finishers engaged and on task when the only thing they can think about is summer break.

This Memory Book comes as a 21-page packet filled with Gen Z-approved activities that your students will cherish for years to come. This resource requires NO PREP - simply print and staple each packet.

A cover is also included!

► 8th-grade End of Year Survival Guide

This foldable brochure will allow students to reflect on their year! Pull these brochures out during Back to School season to get your new batch of kiddos better acquainted with you and your classroom! Students will get a kick out of the hidden messages included on each brochure...one reads "GOOD LUCK!" and the other reads "YOU'LL LOVE 8TH GRADE!" Both messages are only visible when the image is angled a certain way (directions are included!)

► End of Year Puzzle Pack

An 18-page packet of puzzles which includes a variety of mazes, word searches and more. Your students will be able to work independently on their puzzle packs (comes with a cover too) while you do ALL the things you need to do at the end of the year! It includes the following:

• 8 challenging mazes
• 4 difficult word searches, 48 words each!
• 4 Word Escape Puzzles - 4 levels of increasing difficulty and answer keys (based off the popular app!)

► Would You Rather

This Would You Rather whole class activity is a fun way to get your lethargic students excited, create classroom camaraderie, and get students talking and connected! Questions align with student interests and are the perfect mix of silly, funny, trending, gaming & social media-related topics. No prep is needed, simply project the slides and play as a whole class game! Whether you call it "Would You Rather" or "This or That," the prompts are so fun that kids will be begging you for more!

⭐I like to use these slides for a quick brain break. 100 Would You Rather Slides are included (now in Google Slides!) but you can also use about 10 slides at a time as a fun activity whenever you need a break!

► Bonus*** End of the Year Escape the Impossible Maze

This End of Year Maze keeps students on task and motivated because the difficulty level is EXTREME! )Requires NO PREP - simply print!

***CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW FOR EACH RESOURCE FOR FULL DETAILS!***

► These fun end of year printables will keep students busy when they finish their work! They'll love the fun games they can play with a partner quietly, or the selection of challenging puzzles and creative activities these packets offer!

Perfect for:

• early finishers
• soft starts
• fillers
• holidays
• morning work
• independent classwork
• small groups
• sub work
• class games
• end of day
• after testing
• end of the year
• brain breaks

Have a question?

Please check out the Q&A section or message me and I'll get back to you within 24 hours.

Don't forget to leave me feedback! I love to hear what my buyers say, how the product worked for them, and any feedback I can use to improve my product! (It also earns you points towards future TeachShare Purchases)

**For personal and single classroom use only. If using with multiple classrooms, please purchase additional licenses at the discounted rate.**

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Looking for fun activities to survive the last days or weeks of 6th grade? Need some fun, End of the Year activities to keep your early finishers engaged and on task after testing when the only thing they can think about is summer break? This End of Year NO PREP End of Year Money-Saving Bundle keeps middle school students on task and motivated.

Stay strong teachers...you need a resource like this to make it to the finish line...

► 6th Grade End of the Year Memory Book

Your students will be able to reflect on their year while creating a meaningful keepsake. It has lots of activities to keep your early finishers engaged and on task when the only thing they can think about is summer break.

This Memory Book comes as a 21-page packet filled with Gen Z-approved activities that your students will cherish for years to come. This resource requires NO PREP - simply print and staple each packet.

A cover is also included!

► 6th-grade End of Year Survival Guide

This foldable brochure will allow students to reflect on their year! Pull these brochures out during Back to School season to get your new batch of kiddos better acquainted with you and your classroom! Students will get a kick out of the hidden messages included on each brochure...one reads "GOOD LUCK!" and the other reads "YOU'LL LOVE 6TH GRADE!" Both messages are only visible when the image is angled a certain way (directions are included!)

► End of Year Puzzle Pack

An 18-page packet of puzzles which includes a variety of mazes, word searches and more. Your students will be able to work independently on their puzzle packs (comes with a cover too) while you do ALL the things you need to do at the end of the year! It includes the following:

• 8 challenging mazes
• 4 difficult word searches, 48 words each!
• 4 Word Escape Puzzles - 4 levels of increasing difficulty and answer keys (based off the popular app!)

► Would You Rather

This Would You Rather whole class activity is a fun way to get your lethargic students excited, create classroom camaraderie, and get students talking and connected! Questions align with student interests and are the perfect mix of silly, funny, trending, gaming & social media-related topics. No prep is needed, simply project the slides and play as a whole class game! Whether you call it "Would You Rather" or "This or That," the prompts are so fun that kids will be begging you for more!

⭐I like to use these slides for a quick brain break. 100 Would You Rather Slides are included (now in Google Slides!) but you can also use about 10 slides at a time as a fun activity whenever you need a break!

► Bonus*** End of the Year Escape the Impossible Maze

This End of Year Maze keeps students on task and motivated because the difficulty level is EXTREME! )Requires NO PREP - simply print!

***CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW FOR EACH RESOURCE FOR FULL DETAILS!***

► These fun end of year printables will keep students busy when they finish their work! They'll love the fun games they can play with a partner quietly, or the selection of challenging puzzles and creative activities these packets offer!

Perfect for:

• early finishers
• soft starts
• fillers
• holidays
• morning work
• independent classwork
• small groups
• sub work
• class games
• end of day
• after testing
• end of the year
• brain breaks

Have a question?

Please check out the Q&A section or message me and I'll get back to you within 24 hours.

Don't forget to leave me feedback! I love to hear what my buyers say, how the product worked for them, and any feedback I can use to improve my product! (It also earns you points towards future TeachShare Purchases)

**For personal and single classroom use only. If using with multiple classrooms, please purchase additional licenses at the discounted rate.**

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Looking for fun activities to survive the last days or weeks of 7th grade? Need some fun, End of the Year activities to keep your early finishers engaged and on task after testing when the only thing they can think about is summer break? This End of Year NO PREP End of Year Money-Saving Bundle keeps middle school students on task and motivated.

Stay strong teachers...you need a resource like this to make it to the finish line...

► 7th Grade End of the Year Memory Book

Your students will be able to reflect on their year while creating a meaningful keepsake. It has lots of activities to keep your early finishers engaged and on task when the only thing they can think about is summer break.

This Memory Book comes as a 21-page packet filled with Gen Z-approved activities that your students will cherish for years to come. This resource requires NO PREP - simply print and staple each packet.

A cover is also included!

► 7th-grade End of Year Survival Guide

This foldable brochure will allow students to reflect on their year! Pull these brochures out during Back to School season to get your new batch of kiddos better acquainted with you and your classroom! Students will get a kick out of the hidden messages included on each brochure...one reads "GOOD LUCK!" and the other reads "YOU'LL LOVE 7TH GRADE!" Both messages are only visible when the image is angled a certain way (directions are included!)

► End of Year Puzzle Pack

An 18-page packet of puzzles which includes a variety of mazes, word searches and more. Your students will be able to work independently on their puzzle packs (comes with a cover too) while you do ALL the things you need to do at the end of the year! It includes the following:

• 8 challenging mazes
• 4 difficult word searches, 48 words each!
• 4 Word Escape Puzzles - 4 levels of increasing difficulty and answer keys (based off the popular app!)

► Would You Rather

This Would You Rather whole class activity is a fun way to get your lethargic students excited, create classroom camaraderie, and get students talking and connected! Questions align with student interests and are the perfect mix of silly, funny, trending, gaming & social media-related topics. No prep is needed, simply project the slides and play as a whole class game! Whether you call it "Would You Rather" or "This or That," the prompts are so fun that kids will be begging you for more!

⭐I like to use these slides for a quick brain break. 100 Would You Rather Slides are included (now in Google Slides!) but you can also use about 10 slides at a time as a fun activity whenever you need a break!

► Bonus*** End of the Year Escape the Impossible Maze

This End of Year Maze keeps students on task and motivated because the difficulty level is EXTREME! )Requires NO PREP - simply print!

***CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW FOR EACH RESOURCE FOR FULL DETAILS!***

► These fun end of year printables will keep students busy when they finish their work! They'll love the fun games they can play with a partner quietly, or the selection of challenging puzzles and creative activities these packets offer!

Perfect for:

• early finishers
• soft starts
• fillers
• holidays
• morning work
• independent classwork
• small groups
• sub work
• class games
• end of day
• after testing
• end of the year
• brain breaks

Have a question?

Please check out the Q&A section or message me and I'll get back to you within 24 hours.

Don't forget to leave me feedback! I love to hear what my buyers say, how the product worked for them, and any feedback I can use to improve my product! (It also earns you points towards future TeachShare Purchases)

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Here's a F U L L Y E A R of Early Finisher Activity Packets - one for every month of the year and extra packets for every holiday or celebration you can think of - with more being added regularly! That's 700+ pages!

From Back to School season, through Christmas, Fall Break, Valentine's, Spring Break, after State Testing, and all the way to the End of the Year and even Summer, these fun activity packets will be game changers in your classroom. Each packet offers themed activities tailored to every holiday you can imagine, which will make sure your students are engaged and on task....even when they finish early!! There are also various game and puzzle activity packets included. As an added bonus, it'll allow you some extra time to get what you need to get done during these busy, and often stressful times for teachers!

These fun filler activities are great to keep students busy or for sub work. Say goodbye to boredom and hello to engaging fun with engaging activities. Keep your students entertained and challenged, turning those spare moments into valuable learning opportunities. Great to use for after testing or breaks too.

These are game-changers in my classroom! Students know to grab their packets and work on them if they finish their work early or if I have to leave the room for a meeting. They're amazing for some quiet work after testing as well! Don't miss out on this lifesaver resource that will make your new school year a breeze! Grab it now and watch your students thrive while you boost your classroom productivity.

This money-saving bundle is now 50% off for a short time and includes 30+ best-selling resources with more being added soon:

• Back to School Activity Packet (20 pages)
• Complete the Picture Early Finisher Packet (50 pages)
• Squiggle Stories Packet (55 pages)
• Think Outside the Box Early Finisher Packet (100 pages)
• After State Testing Puzzle Activity Packet (30 pages)
• Earth Day Activity Packet (5 pages)
• May the 4th Star Wars Day Packet (5 pages)
• Spring Break Packet*(20 pages)*
• Early Finishers Activity Packet (30 pages)
• Solar Eclipse Activity Packet (5 pages)
• End of the Year Activity Packet - Set 1 (10 pages)
• End of the Year Activity Packet - Set 2 (10 pages)
• End of Year Puzzle Activity Packet (18 pages)
• Game & Puzzle Activity Packet (25 pages)
• Summer Activity Bundle (60 pages)
• Summer Coloring Bundle (30 pages)
• FlipBook Early Finisher BUNDLE of 12 (12 pages)
• September Activity Packet (20 pages)
• October Activity Packet (20 pages)
• November Activity Packet (20 pages)
• December Activity Packet (20 pages)
• January Activity Packet (20 pages)
• February Activity Packet (20 pages)
• March Activity Packet (20 pages)
• April Activity Packet (20 pages)
• May Activity Packet (20 pages)
• June Activity Packet (20 pages)
• July Activity Packet (20 pages)
• August Activity Packet (20 pages)
• Early Finisher Activity Bundle (22 pages)
• Fall Break Packet (20 pages) - just added!
• Winter Break Packet - coming soon!

***CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW FOR EACH RESOURCE FOR FULL DETAILS!***

Psst! My best-selling Monthly Early Finisher Bundle is also included in this purchase! Each monthly packet features 20 fun pages of independent work like puzzles, games, and SEL-centered drawing and coloring activities.

These monthly-themed Early Finishers Packets will keep elementary and middle school students busy when they finish their work! They'll love the fun games they can play with a partner quietly, or the selection of challenging puzzles and creative activities these packets offer!

This Monthly Early Finisher Bundle includes all 12 months of the year!!

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

A PACKET FOR EVERY MONTH - each with 20 pages!

Included for each month:

• 1 Crossword Puzzle with solution
• 1 Sudoku with solution
• 1 Maze - with solution
• 1 Word Search
• 1 Tic Tac Toe partner game
• 1 Dot to Dot
• 1 Word Escape Puzzle - with answer key
• 1 Complete the Picture Symmetry sheet
• 1 Positive Affirmation Mandala Coloring Page
• 1 Think Outside the Box Drawing Sheets - 4 per page!
• 1 Pop Art Coloring Page
• 2 More Coloring Pages
• 1 Grid Drawing Challenge
• 1 Word Work Activity
• 1 Word Scramble with solution
• 1 I Spy Page
• 1 DIY Color by Number
• 1 Design Time Page
• 1 Connect the Dots partner game

► These fun printables will keep students busy when they finish their work! They'll love the fun games they can play with a partner quietly, or the selection of challenging puzzles and creative activities these packets offer!

Perfect for:

• early finishers
• soft starts
• fillers
• holidays
• morning work
• independent classwork
• small groups
• sub work
• class games
• end of day
• after testing
• end of the year
• brain breaks

Have a question?

Please check out the Q&A section or message me and I'll get back to you within 24 hours.

Don't forget to leave me feedback! I love to hear what my buyers say, how the product worked for them, and any feedback I can use to improve my product! (It also earns you points towards future TeachShare Purchases)

**For personal and single classroom use only. If using with multiple classrooms, please purchase additional licenses at the discounted rate.**

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Looking for fun activities for the first days or week back to school? Wish you didn't have to lesson plan? Need fun puzzles, games, and activities to keep students on task after state testing when the only thing they can think about is the end of the year?

This money-saving bundle is now 20% off and includes 16 best-selling resources that will be game-changers in your classroom!:

• Game & Puzzle Activity Packet
• End of the Year Puzzle Activity Packet
• After State Testing Puzzle Activity Packet
• Early Finishers Puzzle Activity Packet
• Summer Puzzles Set of 4
• Summer Mazes Set of 3
• Summer Partner Games Set of 3
• Puzzle Flipbook
• Maze Flipbook
• Partner Game Flipbook
• Word Escapes Flipbook
• End of the Year Escape Maze
• Impossible Maze
• End of the Year Word Search
• St. Patrick's Day Maze
• Mighty Mazes Set of 3

Use these for Early Finishers or at any time of year for a no-prep, yet FUN learning activity that kids will actually enjoy doing! All answer keys are included!

1. Game & Puzzle Activity Packet: With this activity packet, your students will be on task and motivated while challenging themselves with 25 fun and challenging games and puzzles!

This resource requires NO PREP - simply print and staple each packet or use the activities separately. Either way, it's guaranteed to keep your kiddos busy and engaged. I often like to challenge the class with an activity from the pack and offer a small reward to whoever solves the puzzle first! Or send it home with students over winter or spring breaks! So fun!

Two cover options are included- color and black & white.

What's included in the Game & Puzzle Activity Packet:

• 12 Mazes - all on the difficult side with solutions
• 2 Challenging Word Searches -each with 25 words with answer keys
• 4 Word Escape Puzzles - 4 levels of increasing difficulty and answer keys (based off the popular app!)
• 3 Sudoku with solutions
• 1 Tic Tac Toe
• 1 Dots and Boxes
• 1 Make Your Own Word Search
• 1 Word Builder Activity

2. End of the Year Puzzle Activity Packet: Looking for fun activities for the last days of school before summer break? Need some fun activities to keep your early finishers engaged and on task after testing when the only thing they can think about is summer break? This End of Year NO PREP Puzzle Activity Pack keeps upper elementary, middle school, and even high school students on task and motivated.

Included in the Resource:

• 8 Mazes - all on the difficult side with solutions
• 4 Challenging Word Searches -each with 48 words with answer keys
• 4 Word Escape Puzzles - 4 levels of increasing difficulty and answer keys (based off the popular app!)
• 1 Make Your Own Word Search
• 1 Summer Word Work Activity

3. After State Testing Puzzle Activity Packet: Do you need some fun, after state testing activities to keep your early finishers engaged? This bundle features an entire packet of fun, independent work like puzzles, games, and SEL-centered drawing and coloring activities.

Included in the Resource:

• 4 Word Escape Puzzles - 4 levels of increasing difficulty (based on the popular mobile app!) with answer key
• 4 Sudoku with solutions
• 3 Mazes - 3 difficulty levels with solutions
• 2 Word Searches -each with 25 words
• 2 Tic Tac Toe sheets
• 2 Complete the Picture sheets -2 per page!
• 2 Positive Affirmation Mandala Coloring
• 2 Think Outside the Box Drawing Sheets - 4 per page!
• 2 Mindful Coloring Pages
• 1 After Testing Word Work Activity
• 1 Cryptogram sheet (2 per page) with solutions
• 1 Word Scramble with solution
• 1 Crossword Puzzle with solution
• 1 Connect the Dots game
• 1 DIY Puzzle Maker
• 1 This or That?

4. Early Finishers Puzzle Activity Pack keeps upper elementary, middle school, and even high school students on task and motivated when they are done with their work! Perfect for before or after Spring or Winter Break! This bundle features an entire packet of fun, independent work like puzzles, games, and SEL-centered drawing and coloring activities.

Included in the Resource:

• 4 Word Escape Puzzles - 4 levels of increasing difficulty (based on the popular mobile app!) with answer key
• 4 Sudoku with solutions
• 3 Mazes - 3 difficulty levels with solutions
• 2 Word Searches -each with 25 words (teen-centric)
• 2 Tic Tac Toe sheets
• 2 Complete the Picture sheets -2 per page!
• 2 Positive Affirmation Mandala Coloring Pages
• 2 Think Outside the Box Drawing Sheets - 4 per page!
• 2 Coloring Activity Pages
• 1 Word Work Activity
• 1 Cryptogram sheet (2 per page) with solutions
• 1 Word Scramble with solution (movie-themed)
• 1 Crossword Puzzle with solution (pop culture-themed)
• 1 Connect the Dots game
• 1 DIY Puzzle Maker
• 1 This or That?

5. Summer Puzzles Set of 4: Need End of the Year activities to keep your early finishers motivated until summer break? These 4 puzzles are summer-themed and include a crossword, a word search with 48 words, a word scramble and a cryptogram worksheet that contains 2 secret messages to decipher. All answer keys are included. Keep your students on task and excited with these End of Year activities that encourage creativity and problem-solving skills.

6. Summer Mazes Set of 3: These 3 Mazes with increasing levels of difficulty are summer-themed and are available in three different levels: easy, medium, and hard. Keep your students on task and excited with these End of Year activities that encourage creativity and problem-solving skills. Answer Keys are included!

7. Summer Partner Games Set of 3: These 3 game sheets are great for playing with a partner without the mess and include Connect Four, Dots and Boxes , and 2 Tic Tac Toe sheets that can be copied double-sided for double the fun! Keep your students on task and excited with these End of Year activities that encourage creativity and problem-solving skills. It'll be hours of fun!

8-11. Puzzle, Maze, Partner Game, Word Escapes Flipbooks: Looking for fun games and puzzles that early finishers can pull out at the drop of a hat? Check out these printable flipbooks that are the perfect fillers for keeping kids busy while also being challenged. Includes, partner games and challenging mazes too.

Have students create a flipbook, then let them keep it in their folders so they can use it after testing or whenever they finish work early. Purchase once, and this product can be used year after year! Pull this sheet out as students return from break for an easy and engaging activity.

This resource requires NO PREP - simply print and go! This flip book can be printed in black and white or on color paper, but it only requires 1 sheet for the each flip book! Simply cut, glue or staple the flaps and your students have an amazing activity at their fingertips.

What's Included:

Maze Flipbook *

Puzzle Flipbook *

Game Flipbook

Word Escapes Flipbook *

*Answer key is provided!

12. End of the Year Escape Maze: This End of Year printable Maze keeps upper elementary, middle school, and even high school students on task and motivated with a challenging maze that's difficult to solve. Answer key is provided.

13. Impossible Maze: This maze is the most challenging maze offered, hence, why it's called the "impossible" maze. Answer key is provided.

14. End of the Year Word Search: This End of Year Word Search printable features 48 summer-themed words, so it should keep your students busy for a while!

15. St. Patrick's Day Maze: Looking for a fun activity to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in your classroom? This puzzle is perfect for getting your students into the festive mood, while being challenged. Help the Leprechaun find the pot of gold! Have students complete this maze as a game to see which students(s) can finish first! Purchase once, and this product can be used year after year! Pull this sheet for an easy and engaging activity during the month of March.

16. Mightly Mazes Set of 3: This is a simpler set of maze activity worksheets that students can solve then there is space for them to reflect on their problem-solving skills, etc.

Stay strong teachers...you need a resource like this to make it to the finish line :)

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Simply print and go! These packets can be used in a multitude of ways. Keep them on hand to use later!

Perfect for:

• sub work
• early finishers
• after testing
• morning work
• independent classwork
• small groups
• class rewards

**For personal and single classroom use only. If using with multiple classrooms, please purchase additional licenses at the discounted rate.**

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Looking for fun activities to keep your early and fast finishers busy? This bundle features THREE resources - 2 packets of fun, independent work activities that's perfect for early finishers in your Upper Elementary or Middle School classroom as well as an interactive whole classroom Would You Rather game. It'll keep your kids busy and coming back for more! It is a great no-prep resource that you can use any time of year for a fun, engaging activity that your students will LOVE! I made these creative activities because I needed independent work that I could use in my classroom that I knew students would actually LIKE doing!

The Early Finishers Independent Activity Packet BUNDLE features 7 sets of activities, 22 total printable worksheets!

Activities included:

• Complete the Picture x3
• Pop Art x3
• Mindfulness Mandalas x3
• Mighty Mazes x3
• Optical Illusions x3
• Fashion Design x3
• All About Hobbies x3
• Bonus: Story of My Life x1

Game & Puzzle Activity Packet This NO PREP Packet features 25 fun and challenging games and puzzles that will keep your students on task and motivated.

Included in the Resource:

• 12 Mazes - all on the difficult side with solutions
• 2 Challenging Word Searches -each with 25 words with answer keys
• 4 Word Escape Puzzles - 4 levels of increasing difficulty and answer keys (based off the popular app!)
• 3 Sudoku with solutions
• 1 Tic Tac Toe
• 1 Dots and Boxes
• 1 Make Your Own Word Search
• 1 Word Builder Activity

Would You Rather Game This fun game includes 100 slides and is a whole class or small group activity that is a fun way to get your students revved up especially after a strenuous activity. Great for before or after spring break or for any time of year or even as a back-to-school get-to-know-you activity! Questions align with student interests and are the perfect mix of silly, funny, trending, gaming & social media-related topics. No prep is needed! Whether you call it "Would You Rather" or "This or That," the prompts make a great conversation starter that kids love, and they will be begging you for more!

⭐I like to use these slides for a quick brain break. I use about 10 slides at a time!

INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:

• 100 Would You Rather Slides (Now in Google Slides!)

Perfect for:

• morning meetings
• brain breaks
• sub-activities
• indoor recess
• snack time
• morning work
• early finishers
• mindfulness activities
• free choice
• decompress after testing
• end of year

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Looking for fun activities to keep your early and fast finishers busy? This NO PREP Early Finisher MEGA Bundle will be a game-changer in your classroom! Say goodbye to boredom and hello to engaging fun with this carefully curated collection of 6 bundles packed with awesome activities. Keep your students entertained and challenged, turning those spare moments into valuable learning opportunities.

Five are independent activity packets you can print and keep on hand and one is an incredibly fun whole-group activity for those times you have some time to kill before moving on to the next lesson! All are game-changers in my classroom! Students know to grab their packets and work on them if they finish their work early or if I have to leave the room for a meeting. They're amazing for some quiet work after testing as well! Don't miss out on this lifesaver resource that will make your new school year a breeze! Grab it now and watch your students thrive while you boost your classroom productivity. Over 350 pages included!! Get it now for 25% off because the price will be going up soon!

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1. Early Finishers Activity Packet - Includes an entire packet (30 pages) of fun, independent work like puzzles, games, and SEL-centered drawing and coloring activities to keep students on task and motivated when they are done with their work! Two cover options are included- color and black & white.

Included in the Resource:

• 4 Word Escape Puzzles - 4 levels of increasing difficulty (based on the popular mobile app!) with answer key
• 4 Sudoku with solutions
• 3 Mazes - 3 difficulty levels with solutions
• 2 Word Searches -each with 25 words (teen-centric)
• 2 Tic Tac Toe sheets
• 2 Complete the Picture sheets -2 per page!
• 2 Positive Affirmation Mandala Coloring Pages
• 2 Think Outside the Box Drawing Sheets - 4 per page!
• 2 Coloring Activity Pages
• 1 Word Work Activity
• 1 Cryptogram sheet (2 per page) with solutions
• 1 Word Scramble with solution (movie-themed)
• 1 Crossword Puzzle with solution (pop culture-themed)
• 1 Connect the Dots game
• 1 DIY Puzzle Maker
• 1 This or That?

2. Complete the Picture Packet - These 50 finish the picture drawing worksheets will challenge your students. Each sheet has grids with varying difficulty from easy to advanced. Students will use the grids provided to complete the other side of the picture. I have also included an image of the completed picture as a model on each sheet. Students can color their completed pictures as well.

3. Think Outside the Box Creative Drawing Prompts - Includes 100 pages! These are great if you're looking for FUN activities to incorporate during downtime or on "think outside the box Thursdays." These finish the picture drawing worksheets will challenge your students to think outside the box and get creative! These activities are designed to let your students' imagination take the lead!

4. Would You Rather - Includes 100 slides and is a fun way to get your students excited to be in school, create relationships, and get students talking and connected! Great for any time of year or a back-to-school get-to-know-you activity! Questions align with student interests and are the perfect mix of silly, funny, trending, gaming & social media-related topics. No prep is needed! Whether you call it "Would You Rather" or "This or That," the prompts make a great conversation starter that kids love, and they will be begging you for more!

You could also use these slides for a quick brain break. I use about 10 slides at a time!

5. Squiggle Stories - Includes 55 pages and a cover in case you want to make it into a packet. This is a fun activity that lets your kiddos complete a picture drawing (squiggles) and write their own creative story. Extra lined writing paper is also included. These activities are designed to let your student’s imagination take the lead! You'll love looking at their work, and students won't even realize they're writing!

6. Early Finishers Independent Activity Packet BUNDLE - Features 7 sets of activities, 22 total printable worksheets!

Activities included:

• Complete the Picture x3
• Pop Art x3
• Mindfulness Mandalas x3
• Mighty Mazes x3
• Optical Illusions x3
• Fashion Design x3
• All About Hobbies x3
• Bonus: Story of My Life x1

Perfect for:

• early finishers
• morning work
• independent classwork
• small groups
• sub work
• class games
• end of day
• after testing
• end of the year
• brain breaks

**For personal and single classroom use only. If using with multiple classrooms, please purchase additional licenses at the discounted rate.**

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Finally, everything you need to start off the upcoming school year in one easy download! If you're in need of some fun, Back to School activities to make the new academic year less painful, then look no further, this NO PREP MEGA Back to School Money-Saving Bundle includes the 30 resources every teacher is searching for right now:

• Multiple All About Me PrintableTemplates
• Digital Crocs All About Me Google Slides
• First Day Writing Assignments
• Back to School Icebreakers (10 icebreakers)
• Back to School Independent Activity Packet ( 25 pages)
• Would You Rather Icebreaker Game (100 slides)
• Time Capsule Project Activity Packet (22 pages)
• Time Capsule Worksheet & Writing
• All About Me Bulletin Board Set (with 3 printable banners)
• Welcome Back to School Banners (2)
• Open House Bundle Easy Download
• Back to School Retro Google Slides Presentation
• Meet the Teacher (PowerPoint) Introduce yourself to your new students and their families.
• Open House Brochure (PowerPoint) All your important info/dates go in this brochure as well as your contact information.
• Welcome Letter (PowerPoint) Inform parents about your expectations and communicate details about classroom procedures.
• Sign-In Sheet (PowerPoint) Keep a record of who visited your classroom and obtain important contact info at the same time.
• All About Me Banner (PDF) An activity for the first day of school that you can also string up into a banner for some classroom decor.
• 25 Retro Boho Growth Mindset Posters (PDF) Trendy designs and uplifting messages for students which can be displayed in the classroom or in the hallway.

Plus, so much more!

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❤️Looking for fun and engaging activities for the first day or week back to school? Your students will have a blast at the beginning of the year getting to know each other and building community with these back to school activities!

❤️Students will explore self discovery, reading, writing, counting, coloring and more!

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✏️Perfect for preschool, kindergarten, or first grade students!

✏️ Check out each resource for more details!

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✅ This growing bundle includes:

Math:

Back to School - Math Task Cards

Back to School - Centers & Play Mats

Classroom Money - Class Cash

Classroom Money - Back to School Bucks

Literacy:

Back to School - Sight Word Center Cards & Play Mats

Back to School - Sight Word Practice Worksheets

Back to School - Worksheet Booklet & Readers

Back to School - Alphabet Worksheets Booklet

Back to School - Animal Bookmarks

Back to School - Literacy Clip Cards

CVC - Vowels & Consonants - Charts, Flashcards, & Activities

CVC - Beginning Letter Sounds - Clip Cards, Flash Cards & Play Activities

CVC - Middle Letter Sounds - Clip Cards, Flash Cards & Play Activities

CVC - Ending Letter Sounds - Clip Cards, Flash Cards & Play Activities

Games:

Back to School - Letters, Numbers, & Pictures Bingo Game

Back to School - Games & Movement Activities

Back to School - 2D Shapes & Colors Bingo Game

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