Less than $5 6th Grade English Language Arts Cultural Activities

❤️Looking for a fun and creative way to celebrate Native American Heritage or Indigenous Peoples' Day in your classroom? Your students will love learning about buffalo hide art and how it was used in Native American culture, while making beautiful writing craft projects!

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✏️Use the cultural guide, symbols guide, vocabulary definitions, and discussion questions to teach about the history of buffalo hide art and how it was used in Native American tribes.

✏️Students can choose from 25 symbols, called pictographs, to create their personalized buffalo hide art project.

✏️Students can use the symbols to tell stories (real or fictional), create scenes, or simply choose ones that represent their qualities or the traits of family members.

✏️Crafts are differentiated! Students can color, draw, or decorate their craft, choose from a variety of writing prompts, and writing sheet options (dotted vs. single lines etc.)

✏️Use the arts and craft writing projects to meaningfully decorate your bulletin board, classroom, or hallway, while displaying your students' creativity!

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⭐️Great for centers (literacy, writing, art), whole group lessons, independent work, partner work, indoor recess, sub tub, intervention programs and more!

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

⭐️Create a writing bulletin board, door, or hallway by displaying craftivities!

⭐️Check out the preview for a more detailed look at what's inside!

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✅ Includes: (64 pages)

Informational guides: (6 pages)

☑ Buffalo hide art information (1 page)

☑ Pictograph symbols guide (2 pages)

☑ Vocabulary guide (3 pages)

Craft components: (32 pages)

☑ Craft directions (3 pages)

☑ Craft example (1 page)

☑ Craft templates (4 pages)

☑ Craft worksheets (8 pages)

☑ Black & white symbols (3 pages)

☑ Color symbols (13 pages)

Writing projects (optional): (26 pages)

☑ Writing prompts, research ideas, or discussion questions (1 page)

☑ Brainstorming sheets - informative, narrative, personal narrative, persuasive (4 pages)

☑ Writing sheets - tracing symbol names (5 pages)

☑ Writing sheets - blank, mini blocks, dotted lines (2 pages)

☑ Writing sheets - blank, mini blocks, solid lines (2 pages)

☑ Writing sheets - sequencing (first, next, then, etc.) - blank dotted lines (2 pages)

☑ Writing sheets - sequencing (first, next, then, etc.) - blank solid lines (2 pages)

☑ Writing sheets - "All About Buffalo Hide Art" - full page, dotted lines (1 page)

☑ Writing sheets - "All About Buffalo Hide Art" - full page, solid lines (1 page)

☑ Writing sheets - "All About Buffalo" - full page, dotted lines (1 page)

☑ Writing sheets - "All About Buffalo" - full page, solid lines (1 page)

☑ Writing sheets - "My Buffalo Hide Story" - full page, dotted lines (1 page)

☑ Writing sheets - "My Buffalo Hide Story" - full page, solid lines (1 page)

☑ Writing sheets - blank (additional sheet) - full page, dotted lines (1 page)

☑ Writing sheets - blank (additional sheet) - full page, solid lines (1 page)

✅ Bonus: (68 pages)

☑ What you need to know (1 page)

☑ Table of contents (3 pages)

☑ Black and white set (64 pages)

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✅ Pictograph symbols included: (25)

☑ badger tracks (summer)

☑ bear (strength)

☑ bear paw (good omen)

☑ buffalo eye (alertness)

☑ big mountain (abundance)

☑ bird (carefree)

☑ brothers (loyalty)

☑ buffalo horns (success)

☑ butterfly (renewal)

☑ cactus (desert)

☑ coyote tracks (trickster)

☑ deer tracks (safety)

☑ drying rack (plenty of meat)

☑ eagle (freedom)

☑ eagle feather (chief)

☑ hogan (permanent home)

☑ horse (journey)

☑ lightning (power)

☑ Medicine Man's eye (wisdom)

☑ mountain range (destination)

☑ spider (good luck)

☑ sun (happiness)

☑ tipi (temporary home)

☑ turtle (protection)

☑ wolf paw (courage)

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

Set during the Kashmir conflict, "Iqbal and Yasmin: A Story of Childhood in Kashmir" tells the poignant story of two siblings experiencing the harrowing realities of war. Iqbal, an eight-year-old boy, and his sister Yasmin face the loss of innocence as their village is engulfed by violence with Indian and Pakistani forces in constant contention. Yasmin suffers a traumatic assault by a soldier, while Iqbal strives to restore normalcy by organizing cricket games. Their childhood is a stark contrast of fear and a courageous attempt to find joy and unity in a time of despair.

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

Learning Objectives

Understanding Conflict: The book provides a lens to view the Kashmir conflict and its effects on the local population.

Effects of War on Children: It emphasizes the profound impact of conflict on the mental and physical well-being of young people.

Resilience and Hope: Iqbal's actions illustrate the capacity for resilience and the pursuit of communal healing even in the darkest times.

Cultural Insight: Readers learn about Kashmir's rich culture and the severe challenges its people face.

Human Rights: The story is a gateway to discussions about protecting civilians and upholding human rights during conflict.

Peacebuilding: It encourages the exploration of non-violent methods for conflict resolution and peacebuilding within communities.

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Vocabulary Words:

America carrots celebrate contests corn cornucopia cranberry sauce decoration dessert dessert dinner England family feast food football freedom friends fruit grapes gravy green beans hiking ice cream march mashed potatoes Massachusetts Mayflower ninety November nuts parade Patuxet pie Pilgrims Plymouth Pokanoket pumpkin shopping Squanto stuffing table thankful Thanksgiving travel tribe turkey visit walks winter

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Do you need a mindfulness activity to calm your students? Do you need to find something for an autumn themed bulletin board? Then download this Fall Mindfulness Coloring Activity with a Zentangle Inspirational Quote coloring pages! They can be used as a calm-down strategy, for self-care, and for practicing fine motor skills. Your students will enjoy coloring either the picture with a zentangle border or the sheet with the "I Be-leaf in You" (I believe in you) saying. Your upper elementary to middle school students will enjoy relaxing while coloring these sheets.

➟How to use this product:

• For early finishers
• As a bulletin board
• As a way to relax and calm down after playtime

➟Why Zentangles?

• For relaxation
• Relieve stress
• Team building
• Increase attention span
• Increase concentrate
• Make beautiful art!

➟This product includes:

• 1 sheet with an "I Be-leaf in You" saying
• 1 sheet with a zentangle border
• Terms of Use

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❤️Looking for a fun and creative way to celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month? Your students will love learning about Tiki poles and how they were used in Hawaiian cultures, while creating beautiful writing craft projects!

*NEW: Child size tiki pole craft added! (May 2024)

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✏️Use the informational guides to teach (social studies & history) about Tiki poles and how they were used in Polynesian cultures.

✏️Students can draw or choose from 8 Tiki faces to create their personalized Tiki pole based on traits that they, or their family members have. Works great as a social-emotional learning (SEL) activity!

✏️Writing crafts are differentiated! Students can color or decorate their craft, choose from a variety of writing prompts, and writing sheet options (dotted vs. single lines etc.)

✏️Create crafts using construction paper or paper towel rolls.

✏️Use the arts and craft writing projects to meaningfully decorate your bulletin board, classroom, or hallway, while displaying your students' creativity!

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⭐️Great for centers (literacy, writing, art, social studies), whole group lessons, independent work, partner work, indoor recess, sub tub, social-emotional projects, intervention programs and more!

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

⭐️Create a writing bulletin board, door, or hallway by displaying craftivities!

⭐️Check out the preview and video for a sneak peek!

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✅ Includes: (61 pages)

Informational Guides: (3 pages)

☑ Tiki pole cultural information (2 pages)

☑ Hawaiian Tiki gods & goddesses guide (1 page)

Craft: (14 pages)

☑ Craft directions (1 page)

☑ Craft example (1 page)

☑ Craft pieces (12 pages)

Brainstorming Worksheets: (4 pages)

☑ Brainstorm sheet for informative writing (1 page)

☑ Brainstorm sheet for narrative writing (1 page)

☑ Brainstorm sheet for personal narrative writing (1 page)

☑ Brainstorm sheet for persuasive writing (1 page)

Differentiated Writing Assignments (optional): (40 pages)

☑ Tracing qualities of gods or goddesses (6 pages)

☑ Blank boxes - large & small sizes (8 pages)

☑ Sequencing (first, next, then, etc.) - large & small sizes (8 pages)

☑ Writing project - full page, “All About Tiki Poles” (2 pages)

☑ Writing project - full page, “All About Tiki Gods” (2 pages)

☑ Writing project - full page, “All About Hawaii” (2 pages)

☑ Writing project - full page, “A Tropical Nightmare” (2 pages)

☑ Writing project- full page, “My Tiki Pole” (2 pages)

☑ Writing project- full page, “My Hawaiian Island” (2 pages)

☑ Writing project- full page, “My Summer Vacation” (2 pages)

☑ Writing project- full page, “Why I Deserve a Hawaiian Vacation” (2 pages)

☑ Writing project- full page, “The Best Hawaiian Animal” (2 pages)

✅ Bonus: (59 pages)

☑ What you need to know (1 page)

☑ Table of contents (4 pages)

☑ Black and white set (54 pages)

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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.

➟ Native American Heritage Month Activity, Native American History, Native American Cultures, and Native American Traditions

Looking for a powerful way to celebrate diversity in your classroom? Do you want to engage and motivate your students to learn about Native Americans? Then download my Native American Heritage Month Activity a Research WebQuest!

*Learn alongside your students with this comprehensive WebQuest!

This activity guides students as they learn about Native Americans' and Indigenous People's history as well as contemporary and local topics. This research activity is perfect for small group instruction, substitute plans, homework, and more!

When you purchase this scavenger hunt resource, you'll receive the activity in both print and digital formats. The research questions provided allow for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can even use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more about Native Americans with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

➟ This Resource Includes:

• Editable WebQuest
• Instructions and detailed answer key with live links
• Reflection questions
• Website evaluation form
• Terms of Use

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❤️Looking for a fun and creative way to celebrate Native American Heritage or Indigenous Peoples' Day in your classroom? Your students will love learning about totem poles and how they were used in Native American cultures, while making beautiful writing craft projects and worksheets!

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✏️Use the cultural guide and symbols guide to teach (social studies & history) about totem poles and how they were used in Native American cultures.

✏️Students can choose from 13 animals to create their personalized totem pole based on traits that they or their family members have. Works great as a social-emotional learning (SEL) activity!

✏️Crafts are differentiated! Students can color or decorate their craft, choose from a variety of writing prompts, and writing sheet options (dotted vs. single lines etc.)

✏️Dive deeper with reading comprehension, true or false, vocabulary, and sentence-fixing worksheets!

✏️Use the arts and craft writing projects to meaningfully decorate your bulletin board, classroom, or hallway, while displaying your students' creativity!

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⭐️Great for centers (literacy, writing, art), whole group lessons, independent work, partner work, indoor recess, sub tub, intervention programs, and more!

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

⭐️Create a writing bulletin board, door, or hallway by displaying craftivities!

⭐️Check out the preview and video for more details!

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✅ Includes: (35 pages)

Teaching Materials: (5 pages)

☑ Totem pole information (2 pages)

☑ Animal symbols guide (3 pages)

Craft Project: (5 pages)

☑ Craft directions (1 page)

☑ Craft example (1 page)

☑ Craft pieces (3 pages)

Writing Projects: (13 pages)

☑ Animal name tracing - dotted lines (3 pages)

☑ Animal name / trait - blank dotted lines (1 page)

☑ Animal name / trait - blank solid lines (1 page)

☑ Sequencing (first, next, then, etc.) - blank dotted lines (2 pages)

☑ Sequencing (first, next, then, etc.) - blank solid lines (2 pages)

☑ "My Totem Pole" - dotted lines (1 page)

☑ "All About Totem Poles" - dotted lines (1 page)

☑ "My Totem Pole" - solid lines (1 page)

☑ "All About Totem Poles" - solid lines (1 page)

Worksheets: (12 pages)

☑ Reading comprehension (3 pages)

☑ True or False (3 pages)

☑ Vocabulary words (3 pages)

☑ Fix the sentences (3 pages)

✅ Bonus: (39 pages)

☑ What you need to know (1 page)

☑ Table of contents (3 pages)

☑ Black and white set (35 pages)

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✏️Writing prompt ideas:

☑ animal symbol names

☑ animal symbol traits

☑ all about totem poles in Native American cultures

☑ all about the students' personalized totem pole

✅ Animal symbols included: (13 animals)

☑ badger

☑ bear

☑ beaver

☑ deer

☑ fox

☑ frog

☑ moose

☑ otter

☑ owl

☑ rabbit

☑ squirrel

☑ thunderbird

☑ wolf

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

Amid the Russo-Ukrainian conflict, young girls Mykhala and Daniela, refugees, bond over a shared vision of a peaceful Donbas. Inspired by Mykhala's love for birds and Daniela's artistry, they create a bird sanctuary, drawing in various species, notably the Hoopoe, a symbol of peace. Their sanctuary becomes a beacon of hope amidst war, earning local admiration and global recognition. Despite success, they remain committed to their homeland, furthering their education to serve their community. Their enduring friendship and their shared dream leaves a lasting legacy - the thriving Hoopoe Haven of Donbas, a testament to resilience and hope.

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.

➟ Native American Heritage Month Activity, Native American History, Native American Cultures, and Native American Traditions

Looking for a powerful way to motivate your students to celebrate Native American Heritage Month? Do you want to engage your students to gain a deeper understanding of Native Americans? Then download this EDITABLE Native American Heritage Month Reflection Activities for Middle School English!

In this social-emotional learning lesson, students are guided through reflecting on the meaning and relevancy of various quotes. Students will be engaged as they choose activities from the Tic Tac Toe Choice Board and gain deeper insight into Native American culture.

➟ One set of quotes corresponds to this bulletin board: Native American & Indigenous People BULLETIN BOARD

This resource includes:

• 2 unique sets of quotes with Choice Boards
• Detailed instructions & grading rubric
• Terms of Use

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❤️Looking for a fun and creative way to celebrate Native American Heritage or Indigenous Peoples' Day in your classroom? Your students will love learning about teepee dwellings and how they were used in Native American culture, while making beautiful 3D writing craft projects! (3 crafts included)

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✏️Use the cultural guide, symbols guide, vocabulary definitions, and discussion questions to teach about the history of tipis and how they were used in Native American tribes.

✏️3 teepee crafts included! Use the templates as a stencil to create your craft on colored paper, or decorate directly on craft worksheets!

✏️Students can choose from 25 symbols, called pictographs, to create their personalized tepee art project.

✏️Students can use the symbols to tell stories (real or fictional), create scenes, or simply choose ones that represent their qualities or the traits of family members.

✏️Crafts are differentiated! Students can color, draw, or decorate their teepee, choose from a variety of writing prompts, and writing sheet options (dotted vs. single lines etc.)

✏️Use the arts and craft writing projects to meaningfully decorate your bulletin board, classroom, or hallway, while displaying your students' creativity!

.................................................................................................................................................

⭐️Great for centers (literacy, writing, art), whole group lessons, independent work, partner work, indoor recess, sub tub, intervention programs and more!

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

⭐️Create a writing bulletin board, door, or hallway by displaying craftivities!

⭐️Check out the preview and video for a more detailed look at what's inside!

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✅ Includes: (61 pages)

Informational guides: (6 pages)

☑ Teepee information (1 page)

☑ Pictograph symbols guide (2 pages)

☑ Vocabulary guide (3 pages)

Craft components: (29 pages)

☑ Craft directions (4 pages)

☑ Craft templates (3 pages)

☑ Craft worksheets (6 pages)

☑ Black & white symbols (3 pages)

☑ Color symbols (13 pages)

Writing projects (optional): (26 pages)

☑ Writing prompts, research ideas, or discussion questions (1 page)

☑ Brainstorming sheets - informative, narrative, personal narrative, persuasive (4 pages)

☑ Writing sheets - tracing symbol names (5 pages)

☑ Writing sheets - blank, mini blocks, dotted lines (2 pages)

☑ Writing sheets - blank, mini blocks, solid lines (2 pages)

☑ Writing sheets - sequencing (first, next, then, etc.) - blank dotted lines (2 pages)

☑ Writing sheets - sequencing (first, next, then, etc.) - blank solid lines (2 pages)

☑ Writing sheets - "All About Teepees" - full page, dotted lines (1 page)

☑ Writing sheets - "All About Teepees" - full page, solid lines (1 page)

☑ Writing sheets - "All About Pictographs" - full page, dotted lines (1 page)

☑ Writing sheets - "All About Pictographs" - full page, solid lines (1 page)

☑ Writing sheets - "My Teepee Story" - full page, dotted lines (1 page)

☑ Writing sheets - "My Teepee Story" - full page, solid lines (1 page)

☑ Writing sheets - blank (additional sheet) - full page, dotted lines (1 page)

☑ Writing sheets - blank (additional sheet) - full page, solid lines (1 page)

✅ Bonus: (65 pages)

☑ What you need to know (1 page)

☑ Table of contents (3 pages)

☑ Black and white set (61 pages)

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✅ Pictograph symbols included: (25)

☑ badger tracks (summer)

☑ bear (strength)

☑ bear paw (good omen)

☑ buffalo eye (alertness)

☑ big mountain (abundance)

☑ bird (carefree)

☑ brothers (loyalty)

☑ buffalo horns (success)

☑ butterfly (renewal)

☑ cactus (desert)

☑ coyote tracks (trickster)

☑ deer tracks (safety)

☑ drying rack (plenty of meat)

☑ eagle (freedom)

☑ eagle feather (chief)

☑ hogan (permanent home)

☑ horse (journey)

☑ lightning (power)

☑ Medicine Man's eye (wisdom)

☑ mountain range (destination)

☑ spider (good luck)

☑ sun (happiness)

☑ tipi (temporary home)

☑ turtle (protection)

☑ wolf paw (courage)

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Native American Growing Bundle

⭐️Looking for more Native American crafts?

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Writing Craft Growing Bundle

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

"Echoes of Hope: The Children of Sarajevo" is an inspiring story of resilience and creativity amidst the devastating siege of Sarajevo. A group of children, led by Luka, Maja, Amir, and Zlata, transform a war-ravaged hideout into "The Nook," a sanctuary of learning, art, and music. They preserve the city’s spirit through storytelling, makeshift classes, and concerts, becoming a symbol of hope. Post-siege, "The Nook" evolves into a community center, its mural a poignant reminder of courage. The children, now adults, impart lessons of unity and creativity to future generations, showcasing the enduring power of the human spirit.

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

General Learning Objectives for Deep by Design stories:

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.

Looking for a simple and powerful way to celebrate diversity in your classroom? Do you want to motivate your students to learn about other cultures? Then download my New Year Celebrations Around the World Bulletin Board Set! This unique bulletin board features 11 different cultures. Included are interactive mini-posters so students can share their cultures, customs, and traditions while reading about cultures worldwide. It's the perfect way to celebrate the season inclusively!

A low ink set is also included!

These attractive posters create a beautiful bulletin board with minimal prep. Just print on standard 8.5 x 11" paper, laminate, and hang! You can add the student-created posters whenever they are complete. This set has everything you need to decorate for the New Year!

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• Nowruz
• Rosh Hashanah
• Omisoka
• New Year’s Day
• Enkuratash
• Hari Raya Nyepi
• Lunar New Year
• Songkran
• Niewjaarsduik
• Tết Nguyên Đán
• "Title" poster for your board
• **The same holiday/festival posters in a low-ink format (interactive slides are all low-ink)

➟ Why this resource?

• Fun & interactive way to learn about 11 different New Year festivals
• An interactive bulletin board allows students to reflect on their cultural heritage
• Creates an inclusive classroom environment
• All you need to decorate January/February

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Do you want to make learning about Hispanic Heritage Month fun? Do you want to support diversity and teamwork? Then motivate and engage your students with this Hispanic Heritage Month Activities and Games resource! These three engaging trivia games are perfect as an individual or team-building activity. Use it as an engaging opener, attention-getter, a brain break, or build it right into your lesson plans!

This no-prep and fully editable resource includes 55 multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. Games can be played while moving around the classroom or sitting in seats or on the floor.

➟ A handout is included for quiet seatwork, homework, or emergency sub plans!

➟ Updated annually

➟ How this resource helps you:

• Students will learn a lot about Hispanic heritage
• The 3 engaging games will keep students interested and motivated
• No prep and very little resources needed
• Can be played repeatedly
• This is the ONLY fun activity you will need to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!

➟ This resource includes:

• 55+ unique and relevant multiple-choice trivia questions
• HANDOUT of the questions (for quiet seat work)
• Instructions on how to play 3 different trivia games.
• Answers (answers to each question are in BOLD)
• Terms of Use

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Do you want to engage and motivate your students to learn about Native American culture? With this editable Native American Heritage Month Culture Research Activity for Middle School, students will learn about Native American art, activities, food, storytelling, and more!

*Learn alongside your students with this comprehensive WebQuest!

This research activity is perfect for small group instruction, substitute plans, homework, and more!

When you purchase this scavenger hunt resource, you'll receive the activity in both print and digital formats. The research questions provided allow for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can even use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more about Native Americans with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

➟ This Resource Includes:

• WebQuest
• Instructions and detailed answer key with live links
• Reflection questions
• Website evaluation form
• Terms of Use

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Do you want to make learning about Cinco de Mayo fun? Do you want your students to be engaged in learning? Then download this Cinco de Mayo Activity! Your students will learn about Hispanic culture and the history and traditions of this holiday with these engaging trivia games!

These individual or team-building activities are well suited for the Language Arts or Social Studies classroom. Use it as an engaging opener, attention-getter, a brain break, or build right into your lesson plans! A handout is included to be used as quiet seat work or emergency sub plans!

These trivia games come with 30+ multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. Games can be played while moving around the classroom or sitting in seats or on the floor.

How this resource helps you:

• Students will learn a lot about Cinco de Mayo
• The 3 engaging games keep students interested
• The additional hand-out is great for a sub-plan
• NO PREP and very few resources needed (whiteboard, printouts, marker, possibly dice)

This resource includes:

• 30+ unique multiple-choice trivia questions
• Instructions on how to play 3 different trivia games
• Answers (answers to each question are in BOLD)
• Extra handout without answers
• Terms of Use

How to use this resource:

• To learn about this fun holiday
• For a classroom party
• For sub plans
• When your students need a 'brain break'
• And more!

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Do you want to make learning about Day of the Dead or Día de los Muertos FUN? Do you want to create an inclusive classroom that fosters diversity? Then download this Day of the Dead or Dia de lost Muertos Activities!

Students will learn about the history, culture, traditions, and more of this holiday. Use it as an engaging opener, attention-getter, a brain break, or build right into your lesson plans!

This engaging NO PREP resource comes with 30 multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. Games can be played moving around the classroom or sitting in seats or on the floor.

➟A handout is included for quiet seatwork, homework, or emergency sub plans!

➟This resource includes:

• 30 unique multiple-choice trivia questions
• Instructions on how to play 2 different trivia games
• Answers (answers to each question are in BOLD)
• Handout without answers
• Terms of Use

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Do you want to make learning about President's Day FUN? Your students will learn about George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and more with these three engaging trivia games! These individual or team building activities are well suited for the Language Arts or Social Studies classroom. Use it as an engaging opener, attention-getter, a brain break, or build right into your lesson plans!

This engaging NO PREP resource comes with 30+ multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. Games can be played moving around the classroom or sitting in seats or on the floor. A handout is included for quiet seatwork, homework, or emergency sub plans!

➟ How this resource helps you:

• Students will learn a lot about President's Day
• The 3 engaging games keep students interested and motivated
• NO PREP and very little resources needed (whiteboard, printouts, marker, possibly dice)

➟ This resource includes:

• 30+ unique multiple-choice trivia questions
• Instructions on how to play 3 different trivia games
• Answers (answers to each question are in BOLD)
• An additional handout of questions without answers
• Terms of Use

➟ How to use this resource:

• For a classroom party
• For sub plans
• When your students need a 'brain break'
• And more!

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Are you looking for Women's History Month activities that are engaging and fun? Do you want to motivate your students to learn? Then download these Women's History Month Activities! These comprehensive activities allow students to explore women's activism, achievements, speeches, and more! This no prep resource comes with 50+ multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. Games can be played in small groups or with the full class.

The trivia games are perfect for the month of March, small group instruction, substitute plans, homework, and more! A handout is included for quiet seatwork, homework, or emergency sub plans!

➟ How this resource helps you:

• Students will learn a lot about women's history
• The 3 engaging games keep students interested and motivated
• The additional hand-out is great for a sub-plan
• NO PREP and very little resources needed (whiteboard, printouts, marker, possibly dice)

➟This resource includes:

• Numerous unique multiple-choice trivia questions
• Instructions on how to play 3 different trivia games
• Answers (answers to each question are in BOLD)
• Extra handout without answers
• Terms of Use

➟How to use this resource:

• To learn about women's history
• For a classroom party
• For sub plans
• When your students need a 'brain break'
• And more!

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• Biography/Womens History Month Lesser-Known Women
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Do you want to make learning about Day of the Dead or Día de los Muertos FUN?

Do you want an inclusive classroom that fosters diversity? Then download this Día de los Muertos activity! Students will learn about this holiday's history, culture, traditions, and more. Use it as an engaging opener, attention-getter, a brain break, or build right into your lesson plans!

This engaging NO PREP resource comes with 35+ multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. Students can play the games while moving around the classroom, sitting in seats, or on the floor.

➟A handout is included for quiet seatwork, homework, or emergency sub plans!

➟This resource includes:

• 35+ unique multiple-choice trivia questions
• Instructions on how to play 3 different trivia games.
• Answers (answers to each question are in BOLD)
• A handout is included for quiet seatwork, homework, or emergency sub plans!
• Terms of Use

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