6th Grade English Language Arts Cultural Activities (by date, oldest first)

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Thanksgiving Then & Now Vocabulary Word Search Puzzle

By Reading Club Fun

Thanksgiving then and now. Learn about Thanksgiving traditions with this word search puzzle that features 50 key vocabulary words.

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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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English Language Arts
Thanksgiving
U.S. History
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Beyond the Horizon: A Mexican Border Story - Realistic Fiction

By Mark Holmes

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.

English Language Arts
Informational Text
Short Stories
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Mykhala & Daniela: A Ukrainian Story - Realistic Fiction

By Mark Holmes

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.

English Language Arts
Short Stories
Social Studies - History
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Echoes of Hope: The Children of Sarajevo - Realistic Fiction

By Mark Holmes

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.

English Language Arts
Reading
Short Stories
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Iqbal & Yasmin: A Kashmiri Story - Realistic Fiction 5-8

By Mark Holmes

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.

English Language Arts
Short Stories
Social Studies - History
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Christmas - I'd Rather Activity

By Love Learning Languages - French Resources

✮ Christmas - I'd rather game for primary and secondary ✮

This resource includes two sets of 35 I'd rather cards. You get a total of 70 cards for the price of one set. One set is for primary and the other set is for secondary. A few of the cards are the same as they can appeal to different age groups. You may want to mix them all up and use all of the cards as a big set for secondary (taking out the doubles).

These sets of cards will strike up some interesting conversations, and they can be used year after year. These cards are a fun way to get students talking to each other during the holidays, and they're great fun at a Christmas party. This resource is part of my Christmas, Winter, and New Year's Resource Bundle which will save you TONS and provide you with lots of resources to use over and over again. Merry Christmas!!

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LICENSING TERMS: This purchase includes a license for one teacher only for personal use in their classroom. Licenses are non-transferable, meaning they can not be passed from one teacher to another. No part of this resource is to be shared with colleagues or used by an entire grade level, school, or district without purchasing the proper number of licenses.

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English Language Arts
EFL - ESL - ELD
Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa
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Christmas, Winter, and New Year Activities ENGLISH BUNDLE

By Love Learning Languages - French Resources

Christmas, Winter, and New Year Activities BUNDLE - English resources

This bundle will carry you through winter and the holidays! Save over 30%!

Don't need everything in the bundle? Would you like to add non-related resources to your purchase? That's ok, you can still get 20% off your purchase of $20 or more with my Build Your Own English Bundle option! No sale items or other already discounted bundles can be included.

LICENSING TERMS: This purchase includes a license for one teacher only for personal use in their classroom. Licenses are non-transferable, meaning they can not be passed from one teacher to another. No part of this resource is to be shared with colleagues or used by an entire grade level, school, or district without purchasing the proper number of licenses.

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Thanksgiving Recipe Remix Activity

By Sara Matherne

The Thanksgiving Recipe Remix is a creative and engaging classroom activity that brings Thanksgiving-themed fun into a standards-aligned lesson.

Students get to craft their own unique twist on classic Thanksgiving dishes by combining traditional recipes with unexpected "twist" ingredients. Then, they’ll plan and present a persuasive commercial to “sell” their dish to the class.

This project is perfect for winding down before Thanksgiving break while keeping students’ reading, writing, speaking, and critical thinking skills sharp. With recipe cards, twist ingredient cards, detailed worksheets for different grade levels, and a commercial planning sheet, this ready-to-go activity saves teachers planning time and provides students with an experience that blends creativity with academic rigor.

Bring some festive fun to your classroom—your students will love it!

English Language Arts
Creative Writing
Thanksgiving
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Native American Heritage Month Research and Reading Comprehension Activity for Middle School

By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot

➟ 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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English Language Arts
Social Studies - History
Native Americans
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NEW YEAR 2025 Celebrations Around the World BULLETIN BOARD Set Elementary School

By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot

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!

This resource contains mini-posters on the following:

  • 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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The New Year
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Hispanic Heritage Month Activities, Middle School Collaborative Games

By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot

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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Native American Heritage Month Activity for Middle School Reading Comprehension

By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot

Do you want to engage and motivate your students to learn about Native American culture? This editable Native American Heritage Month Activity for Middle or High School Reading Comprehension will teach students about Native American storytelling! Students will learn about the importance of storytelling in Native American culture, read several short stories, and learn about creation stories, mythological creatures, trickster stories, 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:

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

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English Language Arts
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Native Americans
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EARTH DAY Activity Choice Board for Environment and Sustainability Lessons

By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot

Do you want to make learning about Earth Day fun? Do you have innovative and creative students? Are you looking to engage them in self-directed projects? Then download this Earth Day Activity Choice Board! This little to no prep choice board comes with a variety of engaging activities that will make learning about and celebrating this day entertaining and fun! From writing a letter to the principal and creating an acrostic poem to creating a board game or writing a song, your students will surely find something they enjoy learning about. Choice boards are great for differentiating instruction and classroom engagement. Guaranteed that your students will find a project they will enjoy doing all while learning about the environment!

This resource contains:

  • A Choice Board with 8 unique activities (and one free choice option).
  • Student Checklist - there are 3 checklists per sheet of paper. They can be cut and shared with the students OR projected on the overhead to save paper.
  • Grading Rubric - comes in two formats, one with two rubrics on a page and one on an individual page.
  • Terms of Use

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Global Warming and Climate Change Research Activity WEBQUEST for Grades 7-11

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Earth Day
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Native American Heritage Month Activity for Middle School Reading Comprehension

By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot

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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  • Native American CULTURE WebQuest
  • Native American Heritage Month Storytelling WebQuest
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Native Americans
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Women's History Month Activities for the ELA or Social Studies Classroom

By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot

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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Women's History Month
Social Studies - History
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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month AAPI Activities

By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot

Do you want to support diversity in your classroom this Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage (AAPI) Month? Are you looking for an engaging activity to help your students learn about AAPI heritage? Then download these fully editable activities! Students will learn about Asian American and Pacific Islander culture, heritage, and history with these fun and interactive TRIVIA games!

These small group or full class activities can be used as an engaging opener, brain break, or built into your lesson plans. This resource comes with 50 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. Also included is a handout of the trivia for students to use as a quiet activity at their desks.

***Updated spring 2024!!***

How this resource helps you:

  • Students will learn a lot about Easter
  • The 3 engaging games keep students interested and motivated
  • 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:

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

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Day of the Dead Activities for Día de los Muertos A Classroom Game on Traditions

By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot

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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Spring Traditions Around the World Activities

By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot

Are you looking for spring activities that are engaging and fun? Do you want to motivate your students to learn about holidays around the world? Then download these Spring Traditions Around the World Activities! These comprehensive activities allow students to explore the customs and traditions in Germany, Bulgaria, India, Persia, and other countries. The games are perfect for the week before or after spring break, small group instruction, substitute plans, homework, and more!

This engaging NO PREP resource comes with 45+ multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. Games can be played in small groups or with the full class. A handout is included for quiet seatwork, homework, or emergency sub plans!

How this resource helps you:

  • Students will learn a lot about spring holidays around the world
  • The 3 engaging games keep students interested and motivated
  • 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:

  • 45+ 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:

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

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Spring Holidays Around the World WebQuest

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Native American and Indigenous People Biography Reference List

By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot

Looking for a simple and powerful way to celebrate diversity in your classroom? Do you want an inclusive classroom? Do you want to support your students in learning about Native American culture? Then download my Native American and Indigenous People Biography Reference List!

This handout contains 50 names along with brief bios of their greatest achievements. Well suited for the Language Arts or Social Studies classroom, this list can be used for biography activities, as a resource to deepen understanding of Native American achievements, research projects, and more! From poets and politicians to actors, athletes, and activists, students will learn a lot about Native Americans' contributions to our society and culture.

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Thanksgiving Mindfulness Coloring Activity Middle School SEL Zentangles

By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot

Do you need a calming yet engaging activity before Thanksgiving break? These mindfulness coloring pages can be used as calm down strategies or for self care. Perfect for young adults, your students will enjoy coloring these turkeys that come with or without one of 2 sayings.

How to use this product:

  • As a way to relax and calm down before or after a test

Why Zentangles?

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

This product includes:

  • 1 pattern with fun sayings (Happy Thanksgiving or Gobble Gobble) or without a saying
  • Terms of Use

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English Language Arts
Thanksgiving
Social Studies - History
$1.00