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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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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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!
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Hispanic Heritage Month Activities, Middle School Collaborative Games
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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!
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Women's History Month Activities for the ELA or Social Studies Classroom
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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!
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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month AAPI Activities
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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.
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Day of the Dead Activities for Día de los Muertos A Classroom Game on Traditions
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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.
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Spring Traditions Around the World Activities
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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!
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Native American and Indigenous People Biography Reference List
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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
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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.
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Memorial Day Activities for Middle or High School ELA and Social Studies Class
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Are you looking for an engaging activity for Memorial Day? Are you struggling to find something fun for a classroom party? Then download these Memorial Day Activities! These trivia games cover the history, people, places, traditions, fun, and more of Memorial Day. 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 40+ 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.
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Juneteenth Activities for ELA and Social Studies Middle and High School Students
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Do you want to help your students learn about diversity in the USA? Do you struggle to find a no prep activity to learn about Juneteenth? Then download this Juneteenth Activities for ELA and Social Studies Middle and High School Students! Students will learn about the history, people, events, and more of this new federal holiday.
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 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. Also included is a handout of the trivia for students to use as a quiet activity at their desks.
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St Patrick's Day Bulletin Board Set
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Are you struggling to find engaging decorations this St Patrick's Day? Do you want your classroom to look festive? Then download this St Patrick's Day Bulletin Board Set! The perfect way to celebrate St Patrick's Day, this interactive NO PREP bulletin board featuring 21 posters that include facts, trivia, interactive reflection posters, and theme based pictures. Post them for door décor, classroom wall décor, or on a bulletin board, your students will definitely learn about the history, folklore, and facts behind this holiday.
No prep - print on 8.5 X 11 paper and hang!
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