5th Grade Cultural Activities

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

Why Teachers Should Buy It:

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

Included:

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

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

The perfect writing assignment for the month of December or any month of the year! This holiday informational/explanatory writing assignment gives students the opportunity to learn about different holidays around the world. Students will be assigned or choose a holiday to research and then write their own informative essay. There are two pages giving different holidays to research, but you can also write your own holidays in if you would like. Students can use the graphic organizer to help organize their ideas before writing their explanatory essay. Engage your students in a festive exploration of holidays around the world with this comprehensive research and writing activity. It includes everything your students will need to conduct thorough research, organize their findings, and craft a well-structured essay.

What's included?

1. Holiday Pages: There are two different pages of holidays from around the globe. One holiday page focuses primarily on holidays in or around December/Christmas. The other holiday page has holidays the span the whole year. Both pages have empty slots for you to fill in any holiday that you like. You can use one or the other pages; or combine them both to research all the holidays.
2. Research Questions: A sheet of questions to guide students to delve deeper into the historical and cultural significance of the celebrations.
3. Graphic Organizers: Two detailed graphic organizers are provided to help students structure their findings. These organizers encourage students to organize information logically and develop a clear outline for their essays.
4. Essay Writing Paper & Drawing Page: 2 different lined writing paper are included for students to write their essays. This paper features a holiday-themed border to inspire creativity and festive spirit. One writing paper has a small space for students to create their own drawing. A drawing page is included for students to depict their holiday by drawing a favorite tradition or event of their holiday.
5. Partner Venn Diagram Page: An optional activity where students get with a partner and share what they learned about their holiday. They will fill out the Venn diagram comparing their holidays.

Key Features:

• Educational & Engaging: It encourages students to explore diverse cultures and traditions.
• Skill Development: Enhances research skills, critical thinking, and writing proficiency.
• Holiday Themes: Perfect for integrating seasonal topics into your curriculum or perfect during the holiday season.

Why use it in your classroom?

• Saves preparation time with ready to print and use resources.
• Easily differentiated with materials suitable for various learning styles.
• Fosters an understanding and respect for different cultures/traditions.

This resources is perfect for the month of December. Students can learn about all the different ways people around the world celebrate around Christmas or holidays around December. Or use it throughout the year to explore different holidays during each month. Whether used in a classroom or for homeschooling, this product promises to inspire curiosity & celebrate diversity in a meaningful way. Start exploring the world of holidays today!

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This is a bundle of 14 Lessons that introduce various topics of World Cultures. Topics include Types of Maps, Continents and Oceans, 50 States, Government, Economics, Culture, Inventions, and Landmarks.

Leprechaun Craft

Bring the magic of St. Patrick’s Day to your classroom with this engaging Leprechaun Craft resource! Perfect for a festive celebration, this activity includes everything you need to captivate your students and make learning fun.

What’s Included:
☘️ 18 informational slides about St. Patrick’s Day, providing a mix of history, traditions, and fun facts.
☘️ A Leprechaun Pop It worksheet, combining creativity and fine motor skill practice.
☘️ Clover coloring activity to inspire creativity and add to the festive spirit.
☘️ A vibrant door poster to decorate your classroom and welcome the holiday cheer.

☘️ Teacher's guide

Why You’ll Love It:
✔️ Interactive and creative: Keeps students engaged while they learn and craft.
✔️ Low-prep: Simple and easy-to-use materials for a stress-free holiday activity.
✔️ Versatile: Perfect for art lessons, St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, or as a fun early finisher task.

This Leprechaun Craft resource is an exciting way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day while incorporating creativity and learning. Add it to your plans today and watch your students enjoy the magic of the holiday! ☘️

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This set of 3 Cinco de Mayo Reading Comprehension Passages with Multiple Choice Questions is designed for students in grades 2, 3, 4, and 5.

It provides an engaging way for students to learn about the cultural significance and traditions associated with Cinco de Mayo.

Each passage explores different aspects of this festive holiday, from celebrations to dances and more. They include;

• Celebrating Cinco de Mayo: This passage explores the significance and traditions associated with Cinco de Mayo. Students will learn about the historical context of the holiday and how it is celebrated.
• Cinco de Mayo Pinata Fun: In this passage, students will discover the joy of pinatas during Cinco de Mayo celebrations.
• The Mexican Hat Dance on Cinco de Mayo: This passage introduces students to the lively and rhythmic Mexican Hat Dance (also known as “Jarabe Tapatío”). Students will explore the dance’s history, its traditional costumes, and the energetic steps involved.

The set includes multiple-choice questions following each passage to assess students’ understanding. Answer keys are provided for easy grading. Teachers can use this resource for whole-class instruction, small group discussions, or independent assignments.

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

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

✅ Animal imagery included: (25)

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

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✏️ Two coloring page sets included:

1. Animal name, imagery

2. Animal name, imagery, symbol meaning

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

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

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

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

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

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⭐️ Great for any elementary grade!

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

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

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✅ Includes: (57 pages)

✏️Teaching Materials: (5 pages)

☑ Cultural information guide (1 page)

☑ Traditional art examples (1 page)

☑ Animal symbols guide with vocabulary definitions (3 pages)

✏️Coloring Pages: (52 pages)

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

☑ Animal name and imagery (25 pages)

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

✅ Animal imagery included: (25)

☑ bear

☑ beaver

☑ bee

☑ blue jay

☑ coyote

☑ crab

☑ deer

☑ eagle

☑ fox

☑ frog

☑ heron

☑ hummingbird

☑ kingfisher

☑ loon

☑ moose

☑ otter

☑ owl

☑ rabbit

☑ raven

☑ salmon

☑ seal

☑ thunderbird

☑ turtle

☑ whale

☑ wolf

✅ Bonus: (59 pages)

☑ Table of contents (1 page)

☑ What you need to know (1 page)

☑ Color set to use as posters (57 pages)

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Engage your middle school ELA and humanities curriculum with our meticulously crafted "Survivor" by Destiny's Child Lesson 3-day bundle, designed for grades 5-8. This culturally relevant, comprehensive package seamlessly integrates music and media studies with critical ELA standards, making learning an engaging and transformative experience for students.

What's Included?

• Detailed Lesson Plans: Three structured plans for 60-minute classes, focusing on figurative language, visual elements, and literary analysis.
• Google Slides Presentations: Interactive presentations for easy instruction and student engagement.
• ✅ Answer Keys: Complete solutions for all activities, ensuring straightforward assessment.
• Visual and Literary Analysis Tools: Resources to explore music videos and lyrics in-depth.

Who Is This For?

• Middle School Teachers (Grades 5-8)
• ELA, Writing, and Humanities Educators
• Elective Teachers in Film and Music Study

How to Use This Resource

1. Engage Students: Begin each lesson with a "Do Now" to spark interest.
2. Teach with Technology: Use Google Slides for a dynamic presentation.
3. Collaborative Learning: Encourage group activities for deeper analysis.
4. Assessment Made Easy: Utilize provided answer keys for quick grading.

Standards Aligned

• CCSS 7.3: Determining the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text.
• CCSS 7.4: Analyzing how elements of a story interact.
• CCSS 7.7: Integrating and evaluating content presented in diverse media and formats.

This resource not only meets critical educational standards but also caters to diverse learning environments, whether in traditional ELA settings or innovative electives. By incorporating "Survivor" into your curriculum, you'll offer students a unique lens through which to explore themes of resilience, empowerment, and the artistic expression of personal growth. Equip your students with the skills to analyze and appreciate the depth of language and media with this all-encompassing resource.

An engaging prompt that sets the stage for a hilarious Thanksgiving adventure! The star of the show? A turkey determined to escape its fate! Students will use their creativity to craft a narrative about the turkey's daring escape, the chaos it leaves behind, and the potential consequences (or maybe even a happy ending!)

Make it interesting!

• How did the turkey manage to escape the Thanksgiving dinner table?
• Describe the turkey's journey after escaping. Did it encounter any obstacles or helpful allies?
• What happens to the characters back at the Thanksgiving table? Are they surprised, disappointed, or perhaps secretly relieved?
• Will the turkey reach freedom, or will it be captured (with a twist, perhaps)?

What to do in class?

1. Set the Scene: Introduce the "The Great Gobbler Getaway" prompt and discuss the elements of a strong narrative, such as plot, characters, setting, and a clear beginning, middle, and end.
2. Brainstorming Bonanza: Encourage students to brainstorm ideas for their narratives. They can sketch scenes, jot down character details, and plan the escape route for their feathery friend.
3. Gobble Gobble Write! Students put pen to paper and craft their Thanksgiving escape stories.
4. Sharing Time! Students can share their hilarious and creative narratives with the class, sparking laughter and imagination.

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This Cinco de Mayo Art Lesson set has 4 projects plus a game so it may be successfully used with all of your elementary students Kindergarten -5th grade. This product contains 4 Cinco de Mayo art projects with project samples and step-by-step instructions with photos plus so much more. These lessons are loosely based on the artwork of Jasper Johns. Also included is information on Cinco de Mayo, Hispanic Heritage Month, and artist Jasper Johns (1 page each).

I love these mixed media projects because any student can be successful - there is no "right way" to complete the mixed media projects. These lessons encourage student creativity, allow students to make choices in their artwork, and include connections to other disciplines (math, social studies, and literacy). A resource page is included with math and literacy connections.

The lesson is in a PDF file. It includes:

• 4 projects with step-by-step instructions, project samples, and photos
• Fact sheet for Cinco de Mayo
• Fact sheet for Hispanic Heritage Month
• Information about Jasper Johns
• Cross-curricular and literacy connections
• Dice game to play to create the project to increase student engagement

With multiple Cinco de Mayo projects, your lesson can easily be differentiated for students. Choose a project for students, let them choose, or let them create their own projects after seeing these examples.

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Hispanic Heritage Month Coloring Page: A Vibrant Celebration

This fun and educational Hispanic Heritage Month coloring page features a collection of iconic symbols representing the rich and diverse cultures of Hispanic and Latinx communities.

This coloring page is designed to introduce children to various aspects of Hispanic culture in a playful and engaging way. Perfect for classroom activities, home learning, or as part of a larger Hispanic Heritage Month project!

In our global society, our students need to understand how **cultures are developed **and how they adapt to and adopt practices and beliefs from others through cultural diffusion. As students understand cultures vs subcultures, it will help them navigate and appreciate the diverse world we live in. In this lesson, students will look at "the American culture" vs its subcultures.

Students will enjoy working in **cooperative groups **to create a collage that illustrates various American subcultures. This activity will require them to use **higher-order thinking skills **as they analyze, compare, and evaluate American culture alongside its subcultures.

Additionally, students will complete a short preliminary assignment in which they will interpret a political cartoon. This approach caters to** visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learners** in grades 5 through 12, ensuring that even older students will find it engaging!

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Are you looking for engaging March Spring Bulletin Board Craft Activities for your students? This Flower Craft is the perfect one for your students! This craft is great for spring or March bulletin boards.

Display the completed crafts proudly on bulletin boards, hallways, or doors—a showcase for the entire school community.

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• 6 writing prompts
• 8 Flower (Spring Color Combination & Black and White Version)

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The Grinch Who Stole Christmas - A Fun and Humorous Readers Theatre Script

Bring the magic of Christmas and the fun of The Grinch Who Stole Christmas into your classroom with this Readers Theatre script, designed to engage and delight students in Years 3-5! This playful twist on the classic holiday story keeps the Grinch’s mischievous spirit but adds humor and a heartwarming message about kindness and community, making it the perfect addition to your classroom Christmas activities.

Why You'll Love This Script:

• Christmas Spirit & Teamwork: Emphasises important themes of empathy and friendship, creating opportunities for students to discuss kindness and holiday cheer and what Christmas is really about.
• Character Variety: Includes fun, memorable characters—like the Grinch, Cindy Lou Who, and even Max, the Grinch’s slightly sassy dog.
• Easy to Use: No prep required! Print and go for an engaging readers theatre activity that’s ideal for end-of-term fun or a Christmas-themed lesson.
• Cross-Curriculum Benefits: Builds confidence in reading aloud, encourages expressive storytelling, and enhances comprehension skills as students engage with the text and each other. This readers theatre script is written in rhyme just like the classic The Grinch Who Stole Christmas story.

Perfect for:

• Christmas celebrations, literacy centres, drama class or just some end of year fun!
• Developing reading fluency and teamwork through readers theatre.
• Teachers looking to create a joyful, laughter filled atmosphere during the holiday season.

Product Includes:

• Detailed, easy to follow script with 8 unique scenes for Years 3-5
• Tips for character assignment and staging, making it easy to adapt to different group sizes

This readers theatre script is a fantastic way to bring the spirit of Christmas alive in your classroom while supporting literacy skills in a fun and engaging way. Your students will love being part of the Grinch’s journey as they learn valuable lessons about generosity and joy. Add it to your Christmas readers theatre activities today and create holiday memories that will last long after the season ends!

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Perfect fun activity for children to do, and learn about a big World out there, and enjoy themselves!

Students love to learn about other languages. The six Sotho words on this classroom poster

• are often used by teachers
• all rhyme with each other
• are easy to remember
• are words applicable to everyday life
• can be used in every classroom
• are given to you in their original spelling and phonetic spelling.

I am a Sotho speaker and I can promise you, since I put up this poster in my class, students use the words daily, they are interested in this tiny and unknown country, and they feel like linguistic giants (tongue in cheek).

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Five top-rated Oklahoma related products that engage students in active learning strategies and encourage creativity, cultural awareness, debate, discussion, test prep, and more:

Packets Included:
Oklahoma Land Run

Oklahoma, The History of a State (1500-1700)

Native American Role Models

Native American Day: Fact-Based, Historical Activities & Resources

Te Ata

174 pages of fun!

1. Oklahoma Land Run

Product Description:

Learn facts and information about the 1889 Oklahoma Land Rush through comic book coloring and writing format. After reading and coloring frames, students re-write the story using blank speech and fact boxes on comic designed handouts. Easy to understand, basic facts that include:

5 Civilized Tribes
Assimilation
Point of View (NAI, Female, Male, Child)
Statehood
Geography Regions of the state labeling/colorcoding activity
Indian Territory
Oklahoma Territory
Homestead Act
Indian Removal Act
Land Proclamation
Land Claim Certificate
Stake Your Claim (color, cut, paste to claim your new land)
Relocation Map
Boomers and Sooners
6 Counties of Unavailable Land
Railroad
Electricity in the White House
President Benjamin Harris
Oklahoma 1st and 2nd Capitols
Write a Poem and/or Song
Advertisement/Marketing Writing
Journalism Writing
Fort Reno in El Reno
4 Towns that Spring Up Overnight
Charles Haskell, 1st Oklahoma Governor

Complete lesson on the Oklahoma Land Rush of 1889 that will engage students and make learning cooperative, fun, and educational. Uses critical thinking, chronological order/sequencing, expository writings, inferencing, problem solving, symbolization, short story elements, plot lines, cultural awareness, diversity, and more... Great way to learn and assess basic history facts while reinforcing communication and writing skills. 37 pages!

2. Oklahoma, The History of a State (1500-1700)

Product Description:

16 pages of basic facts and engaging activities in comic book format to help students learn about Oklahoma's state history in its before statehood years.

This first in a series Oklahoma packet focuses on 1500-1700s using comic book format with text boxes. Comes with comic book pages and nine activities. Students can re-write the story of Oklahoma using the extra comic pages that have blank text boxes. Excellent for history and ELA classes to use for state test prep, assessment, chronological order, basic motor skills, writing skills, and much more...

Packet Includes:

1541--Coronado, de Soto, and Native Americans

1541--write your own land charter for Spain

1682--le Salle and King of France

1682--pros and cons of running a new world (compare/contrast)

1700s--waterways exploration by 7 explorers

1700s--map your own waterway exploration across Oklahoma

1700s--fight for takeover of Oklahoma by France and Spain

1700s--Oklahoma's Riches (Resources native to Oklahoma)

1763--France gives land to England and Spaing

1763--Class/Group survey on who owned Oklahoma

Create your own Oklahoma Timeline

5 Comic handouts with blank text boxes to re-tell the history

16 pages of learning!

3. Native American Role Models

Product Description:
15 notable Native American role models, fact based, mini-lesson unit that includes:

Guideline Sheet with Role Models & Activities Listed

15 Quick Facts Sheets w/ 15 Character Images

135 Differentiated Writing Activities (Too Numerous to List All!)

(all genres of writing addressed w/ 3 categories: Writings, Project Based, Differentiated Lower Activities)

45 Project Based Activities for Active Learning

15 Activities Worksheet for Hands-On Active Learning

Role Models:

Jim Thorpe (athlete)

Maria Tallchief (ballerina)

Billy Mills (athlete)

Sequoyah (silversmith tradesman)

Johnny Bench (athlete)

Sacagawea (guide)

Charles Curtis (politician/V.P.)

Johnny Cash (entertainer)

Wilma Mankiller (Chief)

Will Rogers (entertainer)

Pearl Carter Scott (aviator/aviatrix)

N. Scott Momaday (author)

Joy Harjo (poet)

Sherman Alexiee (author)

Sandra Osawa (filmmaker)

Tribes:

Cherokee

Chickasaw

Choctaw

Creek

Kaw

Kiowa

Makah

Osage

Oglala Lakota (Sioux)

Shoshone

Spokane

48 pages of informative facts and fun activities!

Great introduction and overview of Native American role models and their cultures, easy to learn facts, addresses Common Core and ELA/Social Studies state guidelines. Differentiated activities for numerous levels of writers. Use with homeschool, flipped classes, GT, Pre-AP, At-Risk. Engaging, critical thinking, interesting, fun, and educational!

4. Native American Day: Fact-Based, Historical Activities & Resources

Product Description:

Numerous projects for Native American Day (4th Friday in September) or for any NA History/SS/English Unit. Includes:

Make a Timeline (Build Background Knowledge)

U.S. Map of NA Tribes

Diorama activity and clip art for use

"I am..." Find your NA tribe

Compare & Contrast tribes

Debate over first American Settlers

Top 15 Most Famous Native Americans

with Crossword and Word Search (with answers)

Silhouette "I am..." synonym poem

Headress, Shield, & Teepee designing

Make a Diorama

Research links

Symbolism sheets

Video links

and more...

Everything needed for beginning, understanding, or assessing Native American unit. Culture unit with valid resources. Differentiated, project based, student-centered Native American activities. Fun and educational with 50 pages of learning!

BONUS FILE!
Te Ata

Product Description:

Who is Mary Fisher, and what is her impact on society? 20 active learning, engaging activities to help students learn about and understand the life and times of Mary Fisher, known as Te Ata, a Chickasaw storyteller, performer, and artist.

Includes:
Black and white coloring images on pages
Who is Mary Fisher (synonyms)?
Timeline of Life (blank timeline to retell and fill in)
Compare & Contrast School Days (1900s vs. Today)
Become a Journalist (Interview)
"Bearer of the Morning" Bumper Sticker
Storytelling a Family Tradition
The Royal Speech
Crossword Puzzle & Answer Sheet (Answers on Timeline for students)
Mary's FakeBook
Broadway Marquee
Poem
Pictograph
Point of View
Treasure of Oklahoma (State Focused)
Legend of the White Wolf
Te Ata, the Movie (Design ad)
Te Ata, the Cast (Cast the Parts)

23 pages in the learning packet.

Perfect 174 page bundle for learning about Oklahoma and its history!

Cute little worksheet to get your students in the Holiday spirit! Can be used for early finishers, substitutes, class parties, etc. Enjoy!

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This bundle is a comprehensive and low-prep way to teach and practice basic spring-related vocabulary. Included in this bundle are: Primavera Vocab PowerPoint Primavera Domino Game Primavera Flyswatter Game Primavera Word Puzzles Save 20% by purchasing these activities as a bundle! © 2015 Rachel Bailey (La Señorita Creativa®) All Rights Reserved

This bundle of 25 worksheets will get you through this last crazy week!

My students are very low-level and not easy to engage. My products are not babyish and are created for grades 5-8. The vocabulary and concepts are very basic; but I try to create documents that are at their maturity level. My Core French products are built around this demographic and this concept.

Here are the activities you'll find in here:

Étiquettes-cadeau

Coloriage

• "Renne"
• "Mes mitaines d'hiver"
• "Mes vêtements d'hiver"
• "Chandail de Noël moche" (Ugly Christmas Sweater)

Blank tree to decorate

Casse-tête - Les cloches de Noël

Bonhomme de neige en hiver (simple writing prompt)

Mots cachés

• "Les saisons"
• "Noël"

Relier les points

• Père Noël (x2)
• Maison de pain d'épice (x2)
• Manchot/Pingouin

Colorier par nombre

Noël: Vocabulaire à tracer

Noël: Nouveaux mots de vocabulaire

Drawing + Small text

• "Mon bas de Noël"
• "Mon plat de Noël"

Poème acrostiche Noël

Nombres et couleurs de Noël (compter et colorier ornements).

On lâche pas! Hang in there.

Mme. Kaitlyn.

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This story is also available as part of an eight story ebook, "Young Voices: Eight Short Stories of Courage & Resilience."

In "Beyond the Horizon," a poignant tale unfolds, following the footsteps of Jose and his three close friends as they embark on a journey that will test the bounds of their friendship and the depth of their dreams. Set against the backdrop of their small Mexican town, this 1200-word story invites readers to walk alongside these spirited youths as they navigate the rugged path to a future filled with hope and uncertainty.

The narrative weaves the laughter, fears, and silent strength of this band of brothers, who are determined to chase the opportunities that eluded their ancestors. With the golden dawn of possibilities before them, they face the daunting challenge of crossing the Mexico-U.S. border, carrying not just their aspirations but also the rich cultural heritage of their homeland.

As the four friends confront the harsh realities of their quest, their bond is tested in ways they never imagined. The story captures the essence of human resilience and the unbreakable spirit of those who dare to dream beyond their horizon. Join us in this heartfelt journey that transcends borders and resonates with anyone who has ever reached for the stars.

There are thought provoking questions (and possible answers) at the end of the story.

Learning Objectives:

Understanding Conflict: The material offers insights into the dynamics of territorial conflicts and their ramifications for those caught in the crossfire.

Effects of War or Conflict on Youth: The content underlines the deep-seated impact of hostilities on the mental and physical health of children and adolescents.

Resilience and Hope: Through character experiences, the narrative highlights the human capacity for endurance and the quest for collective healing amidst adversity.

Cultural Insight: The text provides a window into the complexities of a region's culture and the intense obstacles its inhabitants endure.

Human Rights: The narrative serves as a primer for dialogues concerning the safeguarding of civilians and the enforcement of human rights in times of strife.

Peacebuilding: The book promotes an investigation into the adoption of nonviolent strategies for mitigating disputes and fostering reconciliation at the community level.

Thank You Cards for Service Members & Veterans

The perfect project to show your appreciation on Memorial Day, Veteran's Day, or anyday!

Choose from three colored versions or 3 black & white versions.

• The colored versions are perfect in a time crunch and allows students to focus on their writing prompt. Use this as an opportunity to teach your students about the structure of a letter.
• The black & white versions are perfect for allowing students to customize and decorate to make these extra special!

Choose from writing prompts for current members of service or veterans.

• Encourage your students to write and share a reason they are thankful for their service.
• Use the blank space on the opposite side of the writing prompt to create an illustration guaranteed to bring a smile to someone's face!

Simple assembly:

• Simply print, decorate, write, and fold together.

Not sure where to send?

These cards can be sent to programs such as:

• Support Our Troops
• A Million Thanks

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• The perfect project to show your appreciation on Memorial Day, Veteran's Day, or anyday!
• Choose from colored versions or black & white versions.
• Choose from 7 writing prompts for current members of service or veterans.
• Choose between hearts, stars, or mix and match!
• Simple Assembly

American Celebration Headbands || Memorial Day, Veteran's Day, 4th of July

• The perfect project to celebrate Memorial Day, Veteran's Day, Fourth of July or anyday!

• Choose from black and white or colored star versions (blank + 3 statements)

• Choose from 7 writing + illustrating prompts for current members of service or veterans.

• Simple Assembly

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