5th Grade Holidays/Seasonal Google Apps

Looking for a fun, engaging, and no-prep interactive digital resource to keep your students excited and connected before winter break? This Winter Break Community Building Interactive Slides resource is perfect for grades 5-8! Packed with 35 creative and festive activities, it promotes collaboration, critical thinking, and laughter in the classroom.

Key Features:

• Hear Me Out Challenges: Students debate their favorite holiday snacks, movies, and traditions.
• One Must Go: Fun dilemmas challenge students to make tough decisions about winter activities and treats.
• Mad Libs & Creative Writing: From silly holiday stories to cringe-worthy slang, students unleash their imagination.
• Reflective Writing Prompts: Encourage introspection with activities like bucket lists and favorite winter memories.
• Emoji Guessing Games: Decode holiday-themed phrases for a mix of fun and learning.
• Sleigh or Ohio? Students vote on whether winter traditions are "sleigh-worthy" or "cringe."

Suggested Uses:

• Holiday-themed Bell Ringers: Start your day with quick, interactive slides.
• Community Building Activities: Foster a positive, engaging classroom environment.
• Sub Plans: Easy-to-use, no-prep slides perfect for substitute teachers.
• Independent or Partner Work: Adaptable for individual or collaborative use.

Why Teachers Love It:

• Completely no-prep—just assign and go!
• Builds classroom community while keeping students engaged.
• Flexible and perfect for holiday fun during the busy lead-up to winter break.
• Encourages creativity, reflection, and discussion in a lighthearted way.

Make this winter season unforgettable for your students with this fun and interactive resource. Your classroom will love the mix of creativity and festive vibes!

Looking for cards and gift tags to give your students all year long? Grab this bundle of greeting cards to celebrate your students on different occasions throughout the year. Occasions included: back to school, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Winter Holidays, Valentine’s Day, and the End of the Year.  

Make creating memorable personalized gifts easy throughout the school year with these ready-to-print and editable greeting cards, thank-you notes, and gift tag labels for students. With over 50 designs to choose from, these cards will surely put a smile on your students’ faces. 

Every set of greeting cards includes an editable option to customize each card by adding your name. Please note that the images and design aren’t editable. 

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CARDS INCLUDED IN BUNDLE:

Back-to-School Cards & Gift Tag Labels

8 Designs:

★ Bee- "Buzzing with excitement to BEE your teacher!”

★ Watermelon- “This year will be one in a melon.”

★ Llama- "Excited for a LLAMAZING school year.”

★ Cactus- “I can’t wait to watch you grow this year!”

★ Astronaut- “This year is going to be out of this world!”

★ Dinosaur- “This year is going to be DINO-MITE with you in class!”

★ Box of Crayons- “Here’s to a COLORFUL school year!”

★ Turtle- “Looking forward to a TURTLEY awesome school year!”

Printing options:

• 4 per page 5.5" x 4.25" postcard style
• 9 per page 3.5” x 3” 
• 2 per page foldable card (5.5” x 4.25”) 
• Color printing only

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Halloween Gift Tag Labels

4 Designs

★Black cat with a witch hat inside a pumpkin with text, Happy Halloween!

★Dog with a ghost costume trick-or-treating with text, Happy Halloween!

★Cutie ghost with a witch hat with text, Have a Fab-boo-lous Halloween!

★Candy corn cutie with text, No tricks, just treats! Happy Halloween!

Printing Options:

• 4 per page 5.5" x 4.25" postcard style
• 9 per page 3.5” x 3” 
• 16 per page (2.7” x 2”) 
• Bonus: full-size coloring sheets
• Color and black & white printing

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Thanksgiving Cards & Gift Tag Labels

8 Designs:

★Colorful turkey with text, Happy Thanksgiving!

★Colorful turkey holding sign with text, Happy Thanksgiving!

★Three laughing pumpkins with the text, Happy Thanksgiving!

★Laughing pumpkin with the text, Happy fall!

★Three acorns with the text, Happy fall!

★Scarecrow with the text, Thankful to have you in class!

★Pumpkin pie with the text, So thankful for you! Happy Thanksgiving!

★Thanksgiving cutie clipart with the text, Thankful for you!

Printing Options:

• 2 per page foldable card (5.5” x 4.25”) 
• 4 per page 5.5" x 4.25" postcard style
• 9 per page 3.5” x 3” 
• 16 per page (2.7” x 2”) 
• Bonus: full-size coloring sheets
• Color and black & white printing

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Winter Holiday Cards & Gift Tag Labels

20 designs:

★Snoman in a snow globe with text, Let it snow!

★Candy canes with text, Happy Holidays! (x2 designs)

★Snoman in a snow globe with text, Happy Holidays! (x2 designs)

★Gingerbread cutie with text, Happy Holidays! (x2 colors)

★Snowman cutie with text, Happy Holidays! (x2 colors)

★String lights with text, Happy Holidays! (x2 designs)

★Menorah with text, Happy Hanukkah! (x2 designs)

★Snoman in a snow globe with text, Warm wishes! (x2 designs)

★Snoman with text, Warm wishes! 

★Gingerbread cutie with text, Warm wishes! 

★Gingerbread cutie with text, Merry Christmas!

★Hanging ornaments with text, Merry Christmas!

★Car driving with Christmas tree on top with text, Merry Christmas!

Printing Options:

• 2 per page foldable card (5.5” x 4.25”) 
• 4 per page 5.5" x 4.25" postcard style
• 9 per page 3.5” x 3” 
• 16 per page (2.7” x 2”) 
• color and black & white printing

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Valentine’s Day Cards & Gift Tag Labels

16 Different Cards

★ Single dinosaur teal- "You're a Dino-mite Student!"

★ Single dinosaur pink- "You're dino-mite!"

★ Two dinosaurs- "You're dino-mite!"

★ Mailbox- "You've got mail!" (x2 color options)

★ Astronaut: "You're out of this world!" (x2 color options)

★ Robot "Beep! Bop! Boop! That's Robot For... 'Happy Valentine's Day!"(x2 color options)

★ Two robots- "Happy valentine's Day!"

★ Jukebox- "For the record, you're amazing!"

★ Jukebox- "For the record, you rock!"

★ Candy- "You're a treat to have in class!"

★ Cookies & candy- "You're a treat to have in class!"

★ Cupcake- "You're so sweet!"

★ Spaceship "You're a blast!"

Printing Options:

• 4 per page 5.25" x 4"
• 9 per page 3.5” x 3” 
• 2 per page- foldable holiday cards
• Color printing only

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End-of-Year Cards and Gift Tag Labels

16 Different Cards

★ Popsicle- "Stay COOL this summer!”

★ Popsicle- "Thanks for being so COOL this year!”

★ Taco- "Let’s TACO ’bout summertime!”

★ Taco- “Let’s TACO ‘bout an amazing year!”

★ Llama- “Wishing you a LLAMAZING summer!”

★ Llama- “Thank you for being LLAMAZING this year!”

★ Dinosaur- “Wishing you a DINO-MITE summer!”

★ Dinosaur- “Thank you for being DINO-MITE this year!”

★ Unicorn- “Wishing you a MAGICAL summer!”

★ Unicorn- “Thanks for a MAGICAL school year!”

★ Jukebox- “I hope your summer ROCKS!”

★ Jukebox- “This year ROCKED with you in class!”

★ Ice cream cone- “Wishing you a super SWEET summer!”

★ Ice cream cone- “It was so sweet having you in class!”

★ Turtle- “Wishing you a TURTLEY awesome summer!”

★ Turtle- “Thank you for a TURTLEY awesome year!”

Printing Options

• 4 per page 5.5" x 4.25" postcard style
• 9 per page 3.5” x 3” 
• 2 per page foldable card (5.5” x 4.25”) 
• Color printing only

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Perfect for Kids in Grades 1-5!/Digital Resource

This engaging and educational Activity is packed with 35 captivating fall-themed pictures, designed to sharpen your child's observation skills and boost their visual literacy.

Key Features:

• Fall-Themed Fun: Immerse your child in the vibrant colors and exciting activities of autumn with pictures featuring leaves, pumpkins, apples, and more!
• Educational Benefits: Improve concentration, focus, and problem-solving abilities.
• Versatile Format: Available in both Google Slides and PDF formats.
• Suitable for All Ages: Ideal for kids in grades 1-5, adapting to different learning levels.

How to Use:

• Classroom Activity: Project the activity on a screen for a fun and interactive game.
• Distance Learning
• Fall Morning Activity: Start the day with a fun and engaging fall-themed activity.

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Introducing Passover essay writing has never been easier! This comprehensive writing prompt unit with 4 complete essay lessons - argumentative, expository, narrative, and persuasive - guides students through the step-by-step process of crafting a compelling essay. Using detailed graphic organizers, students will learn to draft an outline with convincing evidence and write a thorough essay.

All aspects of argumentative writing, expository writing, narrative writing, and persuasive writing are covered in this resource: brainstorming ideas, developing a thesis statement, introducing supporting evidence, writing hooks and leads, and incorporating the 6 Traits of Writing™. The resource also focuses on how to structure the rising action, climax, and falling action in the plot of the personal narrative essay.

The video, slide show, graphic organizer, worksheets, writing template, and rubric allow students to practice and develop their essay writing skills. The writing quiz reinforces guided note-taking techniques when used in conjunction with the instructional video. The detailed lesson plans make implementing essay writing easy for teachers.

This no-prep lesson is adaptable for in-class instruction, distance learning, or independent student work. The instructional video with writing tutorial and template can be presented as whole class instruction or assigned for students to complete at home.

All materials are available in both Google Drive™ and print formats, ensuring easy access for all students.

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This Writing Prompt Unit for Passover includes:

4 Entertaining Instructional Videos with:

• Brainstorming ideas
• Prompt identification and comprehension
• Thesis statement development
• Plot and character development
• Rubric explanation
• How to Write a/an (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive) Essay Tutorial
• How to Write a/an (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive) Essay writing quiz / guided note-taking

4 Detailed Passover Lesson Plans with:

• Common Core State Standards Indicated on Lesson Plan
• Instructional Focus
• Instructional Procedures
• Objectives/Goals
• Direct Instruction
• Guided Practice
• Enrichment
• Differentiation
• ESE Strategies
• ELL Strategies
• I Can Statement
• Essential Question

4 Passover Worksheets with:

• Prompts
• Brainstorming sections
• Thesis statement development sections
• Plot and character development
• How to Write a/an (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive) Essay Tutorial

4 Passover Slide Shows with:

• Introduction slide with prompts for expository, argumentative, persuasive, and narrative Prompts
• Brainstorming slide (interactive for students to list and develop ideas)
• Standard and implied thesis development slides
• Plot and character development
• How to Write a/an (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive) Essay Tutorial
• Checklist Slide

4 Essay Rubrics

• (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive)

4 Graphic Organizers

• (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive)

Google Slides™

4 Writing Quizzes

• (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive)

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The lessons in the Elementary Holiday Writing Prompts Unit include:

• 9/11 - September 11th
• April Fool's Day
• Arbor Day
• Christmas
• Cinco de Mayo
• Columbus Day
• Daylight Savings
• Earth Day
• Easter
• Election Day
• Father's Day
• Grandparents Day
• Groundhog Day
• Halloween
• Hanukkah / Chanukah
• July 4th / Independence Day
• Kwanzaa
• Labor Day
• Martin Luther King Day
• Memorial Day
• Mother's Day
• New Year's
• Passover
• Presidents' Day
• St Patrick's Day
• Take Your Child to Work
• Thanksgiving
• Valentine's Day
• Veterans Day

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A Google Forms close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the origins, traditions and key facts surrounding Memorial Day.

The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about the special day whilst working on their comprehension skills.

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• A Google Forms Close Reading Activity
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• Guided reading sessions
• Assessment practice
• Reading interventions
• Emergency sub plans

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Use this spring no-prep icebreaker would you rather game as a brain break, morning meeting activity, community building activity, or discussion starters. You can also use these questions as writing prompts or even debate prompts. Your students will love having the opportunity to share and discuss some fun and silly spring traditions.

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What's Included:

• 25 would you rather slides
• 1 directions slide
• 1 directions slide template for you to add your own directions
• 1 editable template for you to add your own would you rather prompts

Directions:

• Display the slides for students.
• Read the two options and students must choose which one they would rather do.
• Students can respond in many different ways: sharing with the whole class, small groups, partners, debating, writing, etc.

More Spring Resources

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This creative Winter Concert Decorations: Art Unit was designed to be printed and displayed as examples while you teach. Use this Google Slide file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on the big screen. For this assignment, I asked students to get with a partner or into small groups and brainstorm subject matter, orientation, and theme of the overall composition. Plus, decide which group member(s) will be in charge of what to draw and where to draw it. Students will need to sketch out ideas first inside a sketchbook, transfer the sketches to Final Copy Paper, outline the large image, and start coloring in everything with crayon. Sadly, most other art materials will ruin the roll paper. I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy!

Are you having a gingerbread house decorating party for your students? Compatible with Google Slides™ for easy editing, this invitation includes two designs in color and black and white.

Features:

• Compatible with Google Slides™ to easily edit
• Invitation designs in color and black & white
• Half-sheet US letter size, 5.5"x8.5"
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This freebie includes 10 fun St. Patrick's Day theme Would You Rather questions on Google Slides & PDF. You can use it digitally or print them for your class!

These questions can be used as ice breakers, to begin classroom discussions, create classroom polls and graphs or a writing prompts!

Thanksgiving-Themed Logic Puzzles Math Escape Room

This exciting and engaging Thanksgiving Logic Puzzles Math Escape Room is the perfect way to challenge your upper elementary and middle school students with fun math problems while celebrating the holiday season! Designed for classroom use, this resource includes both a Google Form and a printable version, along with an answer key and recording sheet to ensure a smooth and stress-free experience for teachers.

What’s Included:

• Google Form Escape Room: An interactive, digital escape room that students can complete individually or in teams. The Google Form is designed with a series of brain teasers, riddles, and math puzzles, each tied to Thanksgiving themes. With branching logic, students must solve each puzzle to progress through the escape room, offering a fun challenge and building problem-solving skills. There are seven tasks total.
• Printable Version: The same fun and challenging puzzles are available in a printable format, making this resource flexible for in-person, hybrid, or remote learning environments. You can easily distribute the printout to students, allowing them to solve the puzzles on paper.
• Answer Key: Included is a comprehensive answer key, making it easy for teachers to quickly check student progress and ensure the answers are correct.
• Recording Sheet: A recording sheet is provided for students to write down their answers, which helps track their progress and serves as a great way for teachers to assess understanding.

Key Features:

• Math Challenges: The puzzles cover a range of mathematical concepts appropriate for upper elementary and middle school students. These include operations some brain buzzles as well as mathematical
• operations.
• Thanksgiving Theme: Each puzzle is inspired by Thanksgiving traditions, like turkeys, pumpkins, and holiday feasts. This theme helps to make learning more engaging while connecting math to the holiday season.
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving: Students will need to use logic, reasoning, and mathematical skills to crack codes, solve riddles, and escape the virtual or paper “locked room.”
• Flexible Format: Whether you prefer a digital experience or a traditional paper-based activity, this escape room offers both options, making it adaptable to your classroom setup.
• Perfect for Groups or Individuals: This activity can be done solo or in small groups, making it a great classroom or homework activity. It encourages collaboration and critical thinking in a fun and interactive way.

Why It’s Great for Teachers:

• No Prep: The Google Form is ready to use right away, and the printable version can be easily handed out. Just download, share the link, or print, and you're ready to go!
• Engaging & Fun: Students love the thrill of an escape room, and the Thanksgiving theme adds a seasonal touch that makes the math challenges even more exciting.
• Encourages Collaboration: When done in groups, students must work together to solve the puzzles, encouraging teamwork, communication, and peer learning.
• Assess Understanding: The recording sheet and answer key help you track individual or group progress, so you can easily assess how well your students are grasping the material.

This Thanksgiving Logic Puzzles Math Escape Room is a fantastic way to celebrate the season while reinforcing math skills in a creative and fun format. Perfect for adding excitement to your classroom activities and challenging your students in an enjoyable way!

Make the start of the school year exciting and meaningful with our Ultimate Birthday Research Project! Perfect for grades 5-8, this comprehensive activity is designed to foster community building and self-identity exploration, seamlessly integrating into back-to-school activities and research units. With no preparation needed, this high-engagement project is ideal for teachers looking to create an inclusive and interactive classroom environment from day one.

Product Description:

✔️ Back-to-School Engagement: Kick off the school year with an engaging project that helps students learn more about each other. ✔️ Community Building: Foster a sense of community as students share their unique birthday research findings. ✔️ Identity Exploration: Encourage students to explore and celebrate their identities through personal research. ✔️ Research Skills Development: Integrate essential research skills into a fun and meaningful project. ✔️ No Prep Required: Save valuable planning time with this ready-to-use project. ✔️ High Engagement: Keep students motivated and interested with a project that connects personally to each of them.

What's Included:

• Detailed Instructions: Step-by-step guide for teachers and students.
• Research Templates: Easy-to-use templates for students to record their findings.
• Presentation Guidelines: Tips and structures for students to share their projects with the class.
• Assessment Rubrics: Clear criteria for evaluating student work.
• Extension Activities: Additional ideas to expand learning and engagement.

Benefits:

• Aligned with Educational Standards: Meets various curriculum standards for research, writing, and presentation skills.
• Flexible Implementation: Can be adapted for individual, partner, or group work.
• Enhances Critical Thinking: Encourages students to analyze and synthesize information.
• Promotes Inclusivity: Celebrates the diverse backgrounds and experiences of all students.

Ideal for:

• Back-to-School Activities
• Community Building Exercises
• Identity Units
• Research Units

Get Started:

Bring excitement and community spirit to your classroom with the Ultimate Birthday Research Project. Purchase now and watch your students dive into a world of discovery and self-expression!

Welcome your students back to school with these editable back-to-school postcards and gift tags. These cards and gift tag labels are quick and easy to use, making them the perfect way to welcome new students to your classroom and start building relationships right away!

You can choose to hand out these cards during the Meet the Teacher Open House to connect with students, or you can send them in the mail to invite students to the Teacher Meet and Greet or welcome them to your class. There is also a digital option that you could email to students and families as a paperless option.

Choose from 8 different designs, color or black and white printing, and 4 sizing options. Add a personal touch by customizing each card with names using the editable option in PowerPoint or Google Slides.

What's included?

★This PDF includes 8 different card designs, with the following formats available:

• 2 per page foldable cards
• 4 per page postcard size
• 9 per page gift tag label size
• 16 per page gift tag label size

★All cards are included in both color and black & white.

★Link to the Google Slides™ document for sending cards digitally:

• Includes all eight designs
• Instructions for sending
• A slide to type your personalized message

★Editable postcard-sized and gift tag label cards:

• Edit in PowerPoint or link to Google Slides™.
• Text boxes are already inserted for you.
• Simply add a name to the cards and print!
• The options to print 4 per page, 9 per page, and 16 per page are included.
• The color and black & white cards are editable.

Note: The images and text on the designs cannot be edited.

8 Different Cards

★ Bee- "Buzzing with excitement to BEE your teacher!"

★ Watermelon- “This year will be one in a melon.”

★ Llama- “Excited for a LLAMAZING school year!”

★ Cactus- “I can't wait to watch you grow this year!"

★ Dinosaur- “This year is going to be DINO-MITE with you in class!”

★ Astronaut- "This year is going to be out of this world!"

★ Crayon Box- “Here's to a colorful school year!”

★ Turtle- “Looking forward to a TURTLEY awesome school year!”

Printing Options

★ 2 per page foldable card (5.5” x 4.25”)

★ 4 per page 5.5" x 4.25" postcard style

★ 9 per page 3.5” x 3”

★ 16 per page 2.75" x 2.125”

Print these cards easily on your home computer. They are formatted to fit standard 8.5" x 11" paper. For best results, use cardstock or high-quality paper.

Effortlessly cut the cards using the cutting guides.

Ways to use:

1. Meet the Teacher Event Invitations: Send personalized postcards to each student before the school year begins, inviting them and their families to a "Meet the Teacher" event. This allows students to get to know their new teacher in a relaxed and friendly setting.
2. Personalized Message: Leave a blank space on the back of the card for a handwritten note. Take a moment to write a short, encouraging message to each student. Mention how excited you are to have them in your class and share a positive expectation for the upcoming year.
3. Welcome Cards on the First Day of School: Hand out customized cards to students as they enter the classroom on the first day of school. This gesture will instantly make them feel valued and excited about the new academic year.
4. Open House Gift for Students: Distribute these gift tags and cards to students who attend the open house to welcome them to your classroom.
5. Include a classroom photo: Include a photo of your classroom or a group picture from a previous school event on the card. This will give students a glimpse of their future learning environment and the opportunity to see their potential classmates.
6. Add a school essential item: To make the gift even more special, consider attaching a small school essential item to each card. It could be a fun eraser, a colorful pencil, or a cute bookmark. This small addition will add a touch of fun and practicality.
7. Send out after the first week: Customize each card with the student's name and a warm, personalized greeting. Mention something specific about the student's interests or hobbies to show that you already know and care about them.
8. You can distribute the cards by mail, hand them out to students, or use the digital option to email the cards to students.

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PDF includes:

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By gifting these personalized Back-to-School Cards during the Open House, you are creating a memorable and warm introduction for your students. This simple gesture will help alleviate any anxieties about the new school year and foster a sense of excitement and belonging in your classroom.

Grab these cutie printable back-to-school notes to use as treat bag labels, foldable welcome cards, or postcards to send to students from teachers.

Introducing Grandparents' Day essay writing has never been easier! This comprehensive writing prompt unit with 4 complete essay lessons - argumentative, expository, narrative, and persuasive - guides students through the step-by-step process of crafting a compelling essay. Using detailed graphic organizers, students will learn to draft an outline with convincing evidence and write a thorough essay.

All aspects of argumentative writing, expository writing, narrative writing, and persuasive writing are covered in this resource: brainstorming ideas, developing a thesis statement, introducing supporting evidence, writing hooks and leads, and incorporating the 6 Traits of Writing™. The resource also focuses on how to structure the rising action, climax, and falling action in the plot of the personal narrative essay.

The video, slide show, graphic organizer, worksheets, writing template, and rubric allow students to practice and develop their essay writing skills. The writing quiz reinforces guided note-taking techniques when used in conjunction with the instructional video. The detailed lesson plans make implementing essay writing easy for teachers.

This no-prep lesson is adaptable for in-class instruction, distance learning, or independent student work. The instructional video with writing tutorial and template can be presented as whole class instruction or assigned for students to complete at home.

All materials are available in both Google Drive™ and print formats, ensuring easy access for all students.

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This Writing Prompt Unit for Grandparents Day includes:

4 Entertaining Instructional Videos with:

• Brainstorming ideas
• Prompt identification and comprehension
• Thesis statement development
• Plot and character development
• Rubric explanation
• How to Write a/an (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive) Essay Tutorial
• How to Write a/an (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive) Essay writing quiz / guided note-taking

4 Detailed Grandparents' Day Lesson Plans with:

• Common Core State Standards Indicated on Lesson Plan
• Instructional Focus
• Instructional Procedures
• Objectives/Goals
• Direct Instruction
• Guided Practice
• Enrichment
• Differentiation
• ESE Strategies
• ELL Strategies
• I Can Statement
• Essential Question

4 Grandparents' Day Worksheets with:

• Prompts
• Brainstorming sections
• Thesis statement development sections
• Plot and character development
• How to Write a/an (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive) Essay Tutorial

4 Grandparents' Day Slide Shows with:

• Introduction slide with prompts for expository, argumentative, persuasive, and narrative Prompts
• Brainstorming slide (interactive for students to list and develop ideas)
• Standard and implied thesis development slides
• Plot and character development
• How to Write a/an (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive) Essay Tutorial
• Checklist Slide

4 Essay Rubrics

• (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive)

4 Graphic Organizers

• (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive)

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4 Writing Quizzes

• (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive)

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The lessons in the Elementary Holiday Writing Prompts Unit include:

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• Election Day
• Father's Day
• Grandparents Day
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• Halloween
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• Labor Day
• Martin Luther King Day
• Memorial Day
• Mother's Day
• New Year's
• Passover
• Presidents' Day
• St Patrick's Day
• Take Your Child to Work
• Thanksgiving
• Valentine's Day
• Veterans Day

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Unleash the Luck of the Irish with this St. Patrick's Day Virtual Field Trip to Ireland!

Spark curiosity and ignite a love of learning with this interactive virtual field trip to Ireland, designed to engage students of all ages. This immersive experience goes beyond shamrocks and leprechauns, offering a deep dive into the rich history and traditions behind St. Patrick's Day.

Here's what makes this virtual adventure stand out:

• Explore Iconic Landmarks: Virtually travel across Ireland, visiting famous sites like Dublin's bustling streets and the breathtaking Cliffs of Moher.
• Interactive Learning: Engage with captivating virtual tours that bring Irish culture to life.
• Challenge & Grow: Test your knowledge with thought-provoking comprehension questions that encourage critical thinking skills.
• Unforgettable Experience: Immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of St. Patrick's Day celebrations like never before.

Benefits for Students:

• Deeper Understanding of St. Patrick's Day: Move beyond the green and explore the history and cultural significance of the holiday.
• Enhanced Geography & History Knowledge: Virtually travel to Ireland and learn about its captivating history and landmarks.
• Critical Thinking Boost: Answer engaging comprehension questions that challenge students to think deeply about what they've learned.
• Culturally Immersive Experience: Gain a firsthand look at Irish traditions, music, and customs.

This virtual field trip is the perfect way to:

• Supplement classroom learning about St. Patrick's Day and Irish culture.
• Offer a fun and engaging alternative to traditional classroom activities.
• Spark a love of travel and exploration in students of all ages.

So, pack your virtual bags and get ready for an unforgettable adventure to the Emerald Isle! ☘️

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A Google Forms Christmas close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about Santa Claus, or Father Christmas. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade for a Christmas activity. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about the famous figure whilst working on their comprehension skills.

Included in this resource:

• A Google Forms Activity
• A PDF Printable Activity with crossword puzzle & wordsearch

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This resource is great for:

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• Homework
• Guided reading sessions
• Assessment practice
• Reading interventions

This activity is an online resource, that uses Google Forms, and is linked to your Google Drive. It can be completed by students online using tablets, phones or computers, and is easily assessed by teachers as all the answers are provided in a quick and easy format.

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5-10 minutes - read through the text individually.

40-50 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity)

Time allowance to assess:

A class set of activities might take around 15-20 minutes to mark; the teacher can then send the students their marks automatically, which allows them to read back through their work. Nearly all answers are not automatically generated, but only require a small amount of work to assign points. This is because the aim is to get students writing answers and not to just have multiple choice options.

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Challenge your students during the Autumn season with this engaging team-building icebreaker activity! Students will use this digital resource to decipher some of the most commonly spoken fall, Halloween, and Thanksgiving-themed phrases shown in a series of picture characters. Some emojis can be combined without the use of words to create a new word or phrase! For example, a pumpkin emoji that is combined with a pie emoji translates to "pumpkin pie."

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Directions:

• Name the Emoji Phrase is a very loosely structured game so setup will be determined by how you want to play.
• Consider splitting the class into teams and providing a buzzer OR creating 2 lines and having the first 2 players of each line compete against each other.
• The team that guesses the phrase first gets the point.
• The team that has the most points at the end of all the slides is the winner.

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30 Emoji picture guessing slides

30 Answer slides (one behind each guessing slide)

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Looking for a customizable invitation to celebrate your school's promotion ceremony? Look no further than our "Middle School Here We Come" invitation, available in four popular school spirit colors.

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For this activity, you and your students will need access to Google Sheets. For best use, each student should have their own device.

Engage your students in a fun and interactive way with this Math Pixel Art Activity with Google Sheets! Perfect for reinforcing order of operations, this activity challenges students to solve order of operation problem to reveal a hidden pixel art picture. Each set gets harder as they go, allowing you to differentiate for students!

What you're getting:

• Pixel Art 1 - Level One (school bus)
• Pixel Art 2 - Level Two (globe)
• Pixel Art 3 - Level Three (calculator)

There are 19 total problems in EACH pixel art, totaling 57 total problems.

How it works:

• Students will solve a series of order of operation problems, each corresponding to a color or section of a pixelated image.
• As they evaluate the expressions correctly, they "fill in" the picture, pixel by pixel, revealing a fun design at the end.
• The more problems they solve, the clearer the image becomes, providing instant feedback and a sense of accomplishment!

Why it's great for the classroom:

• Engaging & Interactive: Keeps students focused while practicing essential math skills.
• Instant Feedback: Students can immediately see the results of their work, motivating them to keep solving problems.
• Differentiation: Different levels of difficulty make it ideal for any classroom setting!

This Math Pixel Art Activity is a fantastic way to combine creativity with learning, making algebra fun and exciting for students of all ages!

• 10 Winter Holiday Narrative Essay Picture Prompts & Planner: Engage students in narrative writing with holiday-themed picture prompts and a structured planner to develop plot, character, and setting in alignment with creative writing standards.
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• St. Nick: Informational Text Structures: Explore main ideas, text structures, and author’s purpose with this winter-themed set of informational texts designed to strengthen critical reading skills.
• Unraveling Krampus: Text Structures and Critical Analysis: Develop students’ ability to identify text structures and analyze information critically with this high-interest resource focused on the Krampus folklore.
• Informational Text Structure Coloring Sort: Combine creativity and learning as students sort and color-code winter-themed informational texts to practice identifying text structures.
• Winter Wonders: Exploring Text Features Through Snow-Themed Articles: Strengthen comprehension and analysis skills by examining text features in engaging snow-themed articles, perfect for enhancing nonfiction literacy.
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