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Bring a touch of empathy and understanding to your classroom with our “Not Today” Passes! This thoughtfully designed tool is perfect for educators who recognize the importance of emotional well-being in their students’ learning experiences. Our product includes two printable PDFs offering passes in two convenient sizes: half-page and third-page, making them easy to distribute and use.

Product Features:

• Two PDF Sizes: Choose between half-page and third-page passes to suit your classroom needs.
• Fosters Communication: Encourages students to communicate their needs, teaching accountability and self-awareness.
• Flexible Use: Allow students to grab and fill out passes as needed, or allocate a set number per quarter, semester, or year.
• Supportive Tool for Educators: Provides a framework for understanding individual student needs, aiding in tailor-made teaching approaches.
• Guides Conferences and Check-ins: Use completed passes as insightful guides during student conferences or check-ins, helping you address specific concerns and support student growth.

Special Uses for Theatre and Drama Teachers:

In the dynamic world of drama and theatre education, students are often required to bring their whole selves to the table. However, pre-adolescents and adolescents can face challenges that impact their ability to participate fully. Our “Not Today” Passes offer a compassionate way to acknowledge these moments, while still promoting responsibility and open communication.

Ideal For:

• Teachers seeking to create a supportive and understanding classroom environment.
• Educators wanting to balance student well-being with educational accountability.
• Theatre programs looking to enhance student-teacher communication and support.

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Empower your students and enrich your classes with our “Not Today” Passes. Purchase now and take the first step towards a more empathetic, communicative, and effective learning environment!

Purchase now and unlock a world of theatrical possibilities for your students!

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Multi-purpose decorative frames, great for cover pages, worksheets, activities, scrapbooking, stationery, nametags, or in your newsletters. Use them however you like! This set has a total of 24 high-resolution (300 DPI) PNG frames. There are 8 designs, each in 3 versions: - Color - Black outline with white fill - Black outline only (transparent background) These frames are also available in glittery gold: Frames Clip Art - Gold PERSONAL OR COMMERCIAL USE OK. TERMS OF USE AVAILABLE HERE . This is a zip file. Before purchasing, please check that you have software to open zip files. ©Clever Cat Creations 2018

• Thanksgiving Gratitude Toast Writing Unit with Slides and Awards
• Looking for a meaningful and engaging way to bring gratitude into your classroom this Thanksgiving season? This 4-Day Thanksgiving Toast Writing Unit has everything you need to help your students craft heartfelt toasts while building their public speaking and writing skills.
• Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade Informational Texts: Central Idea & Author’s Purpose
• This resource features informational texts centered around the iconic Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Students will practice identifying the central idea and author’s purpose using guided activities, perfect for grades 4-6. Includes quizzes and engaging slides to bring the festive event into your classroom!
• Multiple Genre Thanksgiving Writing Fun: Story Starters, Centers, and Activities
  Spark creativity with these 10 engaging Thanksgiving-themed story starters! This freebie offers writing prompts perfect for centers or bell-ringers, allowing students to explore genres while creating their own holiday-inspired tales. Ideal for grades 4 and up!
• Text Features with Thanksgiving Football Text Set, Quizzes, and Slides
  Bring excitement to your lessons with this text feature set using Thanksgiving football articles. Students will analyze and identify different text features while engaging with a fun, seasonal topic. Quizzes and slide presentations are included for easy, interactive learning.
• Thanksgiving Argument Writing Unit: Debate Topics & Lesson Plans for STAAR ECRs
  Help your students master argumentative writing with this resource, complete with four Thanksgiving-themed debate prompts. Perfect for middle school, the unit includes a 75-minute lesson plan, guided notes, and templates for teaching claims, evidence, and rebuttals.
• Thanksgiving Author’s Purpose Reading Unit: Passages, Slides, Guided Notes (Grades 5-7)
  This reading unit features five double-sided Thanksgiving-themed passages that explore different author’s purposes. With interactive slides and guided notes, this resource is great for whole-group instruction, centers, or intervention activities in grades 5-7.
• Thanksgiving Digital Resource: Interactive Slides for Middle School Fall Break Vibes
  This non-academic, interactive slide deck is perfect for building community and having fun the day before Fall Break. Featuring 22 slides with thought-provoking and engaging Thanksgiving prompts, it's a fun, low-prep activity to wrap up the season.
• Thanksgiving Persuasive Writing Activity: Rhetoric for Grades 5-7 (Ethos, Pathos, Logos)
  This resource guides students through persuasive writing with a focus on rhetoric. Using Thanksgiving-themed prompts, students will practice developing strong arguments using ethos, pathos, and logos. Perfect for building writing and critical thinking skills in grades 5-7.
• Thanksgiving Text Structure Coloring Sort & Lesson
  Teach text structures in a creative and interactive way with this Thanksgiving coloring activity. Students will learn about different text structures and apply them through sorting and coloring activities, making the lesson both educational and fun.
• 10 Fall Narrative Essay Picture Prompts and Planner: Print and Go & Slides
  This resource includes 10 narrative essay prompts, each with a fall theme, designed to help students craft compelling stories. Perfect for middle school students, the resource includes both print-and-go materials and a slide deck for easy classroom use.

This bundle could cover 20-25 days of classroom instruction, depending on how the resources are paced and implemented. It offers a great variety of activities for both Thanksgiving season and beyond.

Engage your middle school students (grades 5-8) in the essential 21st-century skill of discerning and evaluating websites with this meticulously crafted Media Literacy Lesson Kit. Perfect for any research-based class, this resource empowers students to critically analyze information, a skill increasingly crucial in today's digital age. Whether you're introducing media literacy or reinforcing it as a review, this lesson kit serves as an invaluable tool, especially effective before students embark on writing essays.

What’s Inside?

• Slide Deck: A visually engaging 27 slide presentation designed to capture students' attention and guide them through the fundamentals of media literacy.
• Handouts: Ready-to-use handouts for students, including a note-catcher to accompany the slide deck and activities, ensuring interactive learning. Includes QR codes!
• Teacher Lesson Plan: A detailed, step-by-step plan for a 60-minute lesson, offering flexibility to adapt to your classroom's needs. The lesson plan is clearly structured with a Do Now activity, whole group lesson, teacher model, partner practice, and independent practice segments.
• ✅ Teacher Answer Key: Answers to all activities, providing you with a quick and efficient way to assess students' understanding and participation.
• Extra Activity: Extend the lesson with an engaging activity using the Media Bias Fact Checker. Students will plot the bias and credibility of 15 popular news websites, deepening their understanding of media bias and reliability.

Why Choose This Media Literacy Lesson Kit?

• ☑️ Print and Go: Save valuable planning time with this comprehensive resource that's ready to use the moment you download it.
• ☑️ Versatile and Interdisciplinary: Designed to fit seamlessly into any research-based unit across subjects, enhancing students' critical thinking and evaluation skills.
• ☑️ Builds Essential Media Literacy Skills: Students learn to identify bias, assess credibility, and understand the impact of media on public opinion, equipping them with the skills to navigate the digital world confidently.
• ☑️ Interactive and Engaging: With a variety of activities, from sorting to reflective writing, students stay engaged and actively participate in their learning journey.
• ☑️ Ideal for Introduction or Review: Whether you're kickstarting a unit on media literacy or reinforcing these crucial skills, this lesson kit is perfectly tailored to meet your needs.

Elevate Your Teaching with Our Media Literacy Lesson Kit!

Prepare your students to critically analyze and navigate the complex landscape of digital media. This lesson kit not only enhances their research projects but also fosters an understanding of the broader implications of media consumption. Don't miss out on the opportunity to equip your students with the skills they need to succeed in the 21st century. Add our Media Literacy Lesson Kit to your teaching toolkit today and witness the transformation in your classroom's approach to media literacy!

Looking for a meaningful and engaging way to bring gratitude into your classroom this Thanksgiving season? This 4-Day Thanksgiving Toast Writing Unit has everything you need to help your students craft heartfelt toasts while building their public speaking and writing skills. It's print-and-go, includes interactive slides, and is loaded with fun Thanksgiving puns to keep your students motivated and inspired!

What’s Inside:

• Day 1: Kick off with a Do Now, note-taking, and brainstorming a mind map of gratitude.
• Day 2: Plan and draft your toast using a structured planning guide.
• Day 3: Revise with peer feedback and finalize the toast.
• Day 4: Present with style in a festive classroom setting!
• Bonus: Toast Awards (e.g., "Most Heartfelt," "Funniest Toast") to celebrate your students’ creativity!

What Makes This Resource Special?

• Complete Package: Includes detailed lesson plans, printable guided notes, slides, and awards.
• Flexible & Easy-to-Use: Print-and-go resources allow you to spend less time prepping and more time enjoying the activity.
• Interactive and Fun: Engage students with brainstorming activities, video clips, and a celebratory presentation day featuring pie and sparkling juice.
• Real-World Skills: Students practice public speaking, writing, and expressing gratitude—skills they’ll use for a lifetime!

Perfect For:

• Thanksgiving week lessons
• Middle school ELA or Speech classes
• Public speaking units

Teacher Tips for Maximum Impact:

• Bring in sparkling juice and pie to create a “Thanksgiving Toast Table” for presentation day.
• Set up a festive classroom with fall-themed decorations and soft background music.
• Use the included Toast Awards to celebrate students’ creativity and confidence.

Decorate your classroom with this beautiful kit.

Contains unique letters with the pattern!

Included are: pre-made designs+ a PPT for you to personalize and use the letters as you wish.

Want to decorate your classroom with a unique and cute theme?

This kit includes: 2 different sets of numbers, 2 banners, unique letters, classroom role cards and more... + a PPT for you to personalize the material.

A pre-made design has been made as well!

Need social skills activities for elementary students that promote social-emotional learning and teach emotional regulation skills? Look no further; here are 130+ diverse resources designed to help you address student concerns and take your elementary school counseling program to the next level!

Download the entire Mrs. Bell The Crafty Counselor store! It's filled with creative, highly engaging lessons, games, and activities geared toward supporting the social-emotional learning and personal growth of your students. Have access to over 140 (and growing) diverse resources now!

This school counseling curriculum storewide bundle currently contains over 130 crafty lessons & activities that will support your student’s academic, personal, and social-emotional needs. The included social skills activities and games will help children learn emotional regulation skills, coping strategies, anger management strategies & SO MUCH MORE!

These activities are ideal for individual counseling sessions, small group counseling curriculums, classroom guidance lessons, teacher use in the classroom, and calm down corners…the list of possible uses for these resources is never-ending!

This is a growing bundle that currently includes all of Mrs. Bell The Crafty Counselor’s products at a very steep 50% discount. As a growing bundle, it means that the price will increase each time that I add a new product until I reach TeachShare’s 400-paid products cap for a bundle listing. Once the maximum of 400 products has been reached, no more resources will be added to this bundle, and it will no longer be considered a growing bundle. 

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Start each and every morning on a positive note with these unique inspirational quotes, motivational quotes, or daily quick write statements. Use the included inspirational quotes in a variety of ways, my favorite being as a quote of the day activity with students. This download includes a printable version and a link to the digital Google Slides™ version.

Pick one of the 180 included inspirational quotes to read aloud to your classroom or on the school news. Engage students in a discussion as to what the inspirational quote means to them. Deepen student understanding and enrich student learning by using these motivational quotes as a daily quick write activity prompt with your students. 

Included in this Download:

• 180 Inspirational Quotes (PDF Download, Printable)
• "I liked the quote.." Exit Tickets 
• Google Slides™ Link (clickable link found on page three of PDF)

Start school on a positive note as you build classroom community and make your students feel at ease in the classroom. At the beginning of each class or at the start of the day, pull out a quote at random and read it to the class. Leave “I Liked the Quote” slips next to your Inspiration Jar (the container you house the quotes in). When a student feels moved by a quote, they can write down the quote to keep for when they need a little inspiration.

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ VI says, "These are thought-provoking and genuinely suitable for upper primary aged students. Brilliant for discussions and a "Quote of the Day." Thank you"

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Ex-Book takes you on an interactive writing journey to help shed a broken relationship and your ex. Explore expectations for a new soulmate with these 25 color and writing reflective activities. Includes: About me... Defining love... I like... My future soulmate... My idea of a romantic date... About my ex... My ex liked... What I liked about you/annoyed me about you/what we were working on... Road Map of Love Unlocked Secrets Our Favorite Memories Our Favorites What we shared... A last letter to my ex... A Poem to Free My Heart Making My Own Break-Up Movie Tattoo Design Break Up Party We broke up over... YOU be the judge... The Dating Game My Dream Vacation My Positive Attributes: A Recipe My future without my ex... Reflective, fun activities to ease pain and tension of a break-up. Great way to move on from a relationship and focus on positive character traits!

Get students thinking about National Preparedness Month (September) with these writing activities that include black and white images for coloring. Handouts include: What is an: earthquake, fire, flood, hurricane, tornado Tips for Survival Emergency Alert Response and its 3 initials Beach Warning Flags and meaning Fire Warning Chart and meaning Homeland Security Warning and levels Don't Drown, Turn Around musical activity My Emergency Code My Fire Escape Plan Hurricane Preparedness Activity My Emergency Contact List Excellent for use as discussion starters for National Preparedness Month! Reviewing this information might save lives!

40 coloring sheets to get early learners ready for the Thanksgiving season. Updates yearly! These can be used on cardstock, as bulletin board & class decorations, puppets, social studies connections, writing prompts, and more... Includes: Thanksgiving banners pumpkins pilgrims ships hat Indians maize Autumn scenes pumpkin pies and so much more... Builds fine motor skills and can be used as great discussion starters. Color, cut, paste onto construction paper and let children express their creative talents with these 40 Thanksgiving coloring scenes.

50 (plus 4 new files added!) pages of fun, engaging activities for lower and upper elementary students to celebrate and reflect on Homecoming Day and its festivities! Includes: basketball, band, cheerleading, football, parades, and more...black and white images for coloring. Catchy slogans, such as Karate Chop to the Top! Aiming for a Win! Put it in the Zone! Marching to Victory! and lots more... Activities include: Information Sheets to Handout for Homecoming & Parades Top Ten Reasons We are #1 Numerous "Homecoming Memories" writing activities Favorite Memories with game info handouts Scoreboard to fill in Coloring sheets Homecoming Recipe Homecoming Poem A Homecoming Cheer Homecoming Crossword with answer sheet Homecoming Word Search with answer sheet Basketball Maze Football Maze Write Your Fight Song Math Scoring Sheet by quarters (add, subtract...) and more... Fun way to incorporate common core standards for math, reading, and writing skills into homecoming week activities!

Fill your tree with homemade ornaments for a nostalgic Christmas! 44 ornaments to color, cut, and hang. Comes with ornaments that can be used with photos for lasting memories.

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Directions and Examples

Bear

Bell

Candles

Candy Canes

Drummer Boy

Elves

Gingerbread Man & House

Holly

Lantern

Letter

Nativity

Reindeer

Santa

Sled

Snowflakes

Snowmen

Wreaths

and much, much more...

Parents' Day is the fourth Sunday of July, or celebrate parents anytime with these 20 handouts for students to make and give. Writing activities are included with most of the handouts. Includes: History of Parents' Day holiday You're tops in my book! You're a Keeper! You mean the world to me... (coloring sheet) Best Parent Award Top 5 Reasons You are a Great Parent Parents' Day Song Parents' Day Poem Recipe for a Great Parent You're a great parent because...(comic/speech bubbles) Top 5 Wonderful Memories with my Parent(s) A drawing of my favorite memory with my parent(s) (2) Happy Parents' Day coupons Happy Parents' Day flower and candy coloring sheet Good Deed a Day Remember when... (2) Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Plans for a Royal Parents' Day Fun, engaging, and thoughtful activities for students to make and give to parents and caregivers. Great keepsakes and memory makers!

Are you looking for a fun activity to help build collaboration skills while having some FUN? Need a Fun Friday activity as your students lose their engagement through the week? Need an activity with very little prep? Looking for something digital? Then look no further!

Mystery At The Theme Park is a video based Escape Room activity that is played with a YouTube Video (approximately 20 minutes) and answers are submitted on a Google Form. Students will have to watch the video, listen to the story, and look at pictures to find clues to escape from the Theme Park in time. There are many different ways that you could play this game whether it is as a full class and you try to beat the clock, or in small groups where students can work together to solve the puzzles! The links are in the PDF that you will get when you download this resources and all instructions to set up will be there.

The Prep to play this Escape Room is minimal-all you need is the video link and a copy of the Google Form for each group. I played this game with my Grade 6/7 class online and they LOVED it. I had students who were usually pretty quiet online take over and shine!

So...will you make it out in time?

Este ensenan la cuenta de Eliseo con los Sirios usando la Biblia y picturas. Tambien tiene el versiculo de memoria salmos 121:7-8 y in actividad. Los ninos pueden tomar turnos leyendo. This is the Bible story about Elisha and the Sireans 2 Kings 6:8-23. Read the Bible story using the written out words and pictures. It includes an activity and Bible verse.

Back to School! Get ready to welcome your students back to school with this adorable Cactus Cuties theme bunting banner. These easy to print welcome back banners/posters are perfect for creating a warm and inviting atmosphere in your classroom. Featuring different cactus characters with cute and quirky faces, these banners will add a touch of fun to your classroom decor. The banner reads Welcome back to our prickly paradise: Cactus Cuties! and also includes Welcome back to school to set the tone for a new school year. These banners are perfect for bulletin boards, classroom doors or any other space you want to decorate for the back to school season. The cactus themed banners are designed to be eye-catching and engaging, with bright colors and adorable cactus characters that will capture your students attention.

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Unleash the Farmyard Fun! A Premium Coloring Bundle for Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarteners (70 Pages!) Spark creativity and ignite a love for learning with Farm Animal Fun, a captivating coloring bundle designed especially for Pre-K and Kindergarten learners!
This comprehensive collection brings together eight delightful coloring projects, each featuring a beloved farm animal, for a total of 70 enchanting coloring pages!

• Giddy-Up with Galloping Horses! (10 Pages) Let your little artist unleash their inner equestrian with a set of enchanting horse coloring pages.
• Moo-ve Over for Moo-vellous Cows! (10 Pages) Udderly delightful cow coloring sheets promise hours of barnyard fun.
• Oink Along with Playful Pigs! (10 Pages) A muddle of magnificent pig coloring pages are sure to bring a smile.
• Cluck-Cluck with Cheeky Chickens! (10 Pages) A coop full of charming chicken coloring sheets awaits!
• Hop into Hare-Raising Fun! (10 Pages) Adorable rabbit coloring pages will have your child hopping for joy.
• Baa-lieve in the Magic of Sheep! (10 Pages) A woolly wonder of sheep coloring sheets awaits imaginative minds.
• Hee-Haw for Hilarious Donkeys! (10 Pages) A collection of delightful donkey coloring pages to bray about!

Why Choose Farm Animal Fun?

• A Farmyard Full of Fun: Eight engaging coloring projects featuring a variety of popular farm animals with a total of 70 pages keep little ones entertained and learning for hours.
• Coloring for Every Mood: A diverse range of designs caters to different skill levels and artistic preferences.
• Learning Through Play: Coloring activities encourage creativity, develop fine motor skills, and enhance color recognition.
• High-Quality Pages: Crisp, clear images are printed on premium paper, perfect for crayons, markers, or colored pencils.
• The Perfect Gift: This 70-page bundle makes a fantastic present for birthdays, holidays, or any occasion for the young animal lover in your life.

Boost Early Learning with Farm Animal Fun!
These coloring sheets are more than just fun – they're a valuable tool for early development. Coloring activities:

• Promote Hand-Eye Coordination: As children grasp crayons and navigate the coloring pages, they develop the important skill of hand-eye coordination.
• Enhance Fine Motor Skills: The act of coloring strengthens the small muscles in the hands and wrists, preparing children for writing and other tasks.
• Encourage Creativity and Imagination: With a blank canvas of farmyard friends, children can express themselves freely and explore their artistic talents.
• Improve Color Recognition: Exposure to a variety of colors on the 70 coloring pages helps children learn and identify different colors.

Invest in Farm Animal Fun and watch your child blossom with creativity and a love for learning!

Unleash the Creativity! 225+ Coloring Pages with 25 Amazing Animals (Ages 3-6) Mega Bundle

Spark your child's imagination and ignite their artistic spirit with this colossal coloring book featuring a whopping 225+ unique coloring pages showcasing 25 incredible animals!

This mega bundle is the perfect companion for preschool and kindergarten-aged children, offering hours of entertainment and artistic exploration. It's packed with a vibrant variety of captivating creatures, from majestic lions and playful elephants to soaring owls and scurrying squirrels.

Here's what makes this coloring book the ultimate choice for your little artist:

• Massive 225+ Page Collection: Unending coloring fun with a diverse range of animals to keep them engaged.
• 10 Unique Pages per Animal (25 Animals): Explore different poses, scenes, and details to spark creativity and inspire storytelling.
• Learning Through Play: Develops fine motor skills, color recognition, and hand-eye coordination.
• PreK & Kindergarten Perfect: Ideal for young children with simple and engaging illustrations.
• Mega Bundle Value: Get all this coloring excitement at an amazing price!