Free 8th Grade Activities

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Get your students more motivated in class with puntos. Using these tickets with “puntos” is a great classroom management system when you want your class follow directions. I give “puntos” to my classes when students participate, use their Spanish in full sentences or when transitions are good, taking advantage of every minute that we have. At the end of each day or week we count how many points we have and if we have certain amount, we can celebrate with a “fiesta”, movie or games.

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90 Seconds Social Studies assignments introduce students to a large amount of information in a relatively short amount of time. The one minute time limit serves as both a way to keep students on task, and to promote the idea of summarizing key details. This particular assignment, the 90 Seconds Social Studies - Amendments, contains the following:

• Teacher Quick Reference Guide
• Student Sign-up Sheet for Amendments
• 10 and 25 Point Rubric for a presentation on the Amendments

This listing also includes free access to the Google Slides:

• Student Note Taking Guide (with designated space for notes and comprehension questions)
• 90 Second Social Studies Amendments

This worksheet challenges students to use perspective taking skills and answer questions about someone they care about. Students are prompted to answer about the feelings/preferences of someone they know, the thoughts behind why they feel that way, and to look for something in common (thoughts, experiences, motivations) between themselves and this person.

This worksheet aims to give students a chance to practice "stepping in to someone else's shoes" and extending their understanding of that persons experience.

This is a great option for early finishers, review over Europe, an assignment that can be left for a substitute, or a worksheet that can be quickly copied and distributed to students when you're in a pinch.

The students will use the clues to figure out which European country they are visiting.

I designed this with the intention that students do online research and have access to a map of the region.

THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:

• 1 Student Worksheet
• 1 Answer Key

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Crossword puzzle using words related to school. Great way to get the kids brains to begin working after the long summer break!

This activity helps you to teach longitude, latitude, and grid lines by creating a treasure map.

This is a free social skills lesson focused on gift exchange. My Easy Social Skills Holiday lessons to explore and discuss each area to the best of your student’s ability. Students in your class will gain  a basic understanding of each other's likes and dislikes, as well as practicality in helping them learn how to thoughtfully choose gifts that reflect consideration, kindness and practicality. This Social Skills lesson is also perfect for Theory of mind and/ or Social problem solving.

plant cell organelle coloring activity

Ready to 'color your students' world' with understanding this Valentine's Day?

Introducing our vibrant new resource, perfect for grades 4-6: the Valentine's Day Authors' Purpose Coloring Activity! This unique coloring resource brings together 20 engaging Valentine's-themed prompts, each carefully crafted to illustrate the six different author's purposes: Inform, Persuade, Entertain, Critique, Report, and Instruct.

In this colorful learning adventure, students will need our PDF and six specific colors to identify and color-code each author's purpose. It's not just a coloring activity; it’s a journey into the heart of reading comprehension and critical thinking, tailored specifically for young learners.

But wait, there's more love to spread! If you're looking for another delightful Valentine's Day coloring resource, don't miss our Valentine's Day Text Structure Color Sorts: A Rainbow of Learning. This free activity complements our Authors' Purpose Coloring Activity and is perfect for reinforcing text structure skills.

These resources are ideal for classroom activities, homework assignments, or as a part of your literacy centers. They're not just educational tools; they're a way to bring joy, color, and deeper understanding into your classroom this Valentine's Day.

So, why wait? Download our Valentine's Day Authors' Purpose Coloring Activity today, and watch as your students 'color their way' to mastering author's purposes, one hue at a time!

This blank value scale is the perfect activity for teaching students how to create a value scale. Multiple variations included:

• blank value scale
• labeled value scale
• labeled and unlabeled value scales with instructions
• questions about the value scale

This is a hands-on engaging activity for students. It can also be used as an assignment to redirect off-task students.

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Looking for a thought-provoking, creative activity to pair with your Wonder novel study? This acrostic poem and "Design Your Own Choose Kindness Shirt" art activity are just what you need to inspire your students while reinforcing themes of kindness, empathy, and self-expression!

Recommended for grades 5-8.

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

✨ Acrostic Poem Template: Students use their names to craft thoughtful poems inspired by the story and its powerful message. It’s perfect for encouraging critical thinking and creativity.

✨ Kindness T-Shirt Design Activity: Have your students imagine they’re creating their own “kindness campaign” by designing a T-shirt with a positive message or a powerful quote from the book. This hands-on activity promotes individuality, self-expression, and classroom collaboration.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT FOR YOUR CLASSROOM OR HOMESCHOOL:

✔️ No Prep, Easy to Use – Just print and go!

✔️ Aligned with SEL Themes – Focus on empathy, respect, and inclusivity.

✔️ Fun and Flexible – Use as a quick activity, a station in your classroom, or as part of a larger unit on Wonder.

✨ BONUS: These activities also make a great bulletin board display to celebrate your students’ creativity and showcase the lessons learned from Wonder.

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Check out my comprehensive Wonder Novel Study with over 100 pages of engaging activities that dive deeper into character analysis, themes, literary devices, and much more. It’s packed with tools to inspire rich discussions and critical thinking—all aligned to standards and designed for grades 5-8.

IMPORTANT DETAILS:

This is a digital download. You will not receive anything in the mail.

Please use a computer to download and not your phone.

Do you need a print and go color by number activity for students to practice their solving equation skills? This is a great resource and students will love the final result. There is a modified version to help guide those students who need extra assistance when it comes to working independently. Great for sub plans!

Included:

Solving Equations Color by Number (Two versions)

Answer Key

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Our brains get tired! Sometimes, they simply need a quick break!

This geography "Snowman Game" Brain Break may be just what you need.

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Brain breaks can be used as transitions, breaks in the middle of an activity, something to raise or lower the energy of the group, team-building activities, and more! It is helpful to use these before fatigue, boredom, distraction, and inattention set in!

Research has indicated that brain breaks can help improve self-efficiency in the learning process. They also improve short-term memory, self-awareness, and the learners' knowledge.

This can be used and modified for 5th grade through 12th grade depending on your students' learning ability.

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This BINGO card is a great ice breaker for the first days of Spanish class! Each student receives a card and then moves around the classroom meeting new people and asking questions to get to know them better. When they find someone who can say "Yes" to a box, they will cross it off and write that person's name on it. The first person to get a BINGO reads their card out loud so the class can get to know their new friends as well!

This activity is designed for students with no previous Spanish knowledge (MS Spanish, Intro to Languages, Foundations of Spanish, and Spanish I), but my returning Spanish 2 students loved it as well. This card is in English for beginning Spanish learners.

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A choice board for final projects. Perfect for ending a novel unit. Works well with any novel.

FREE Financial Literacy | Personal Finance | Money Management Scenario | FREE

ABOUT THIS RESOURCE

★ Financial Literacy | Money Management | Managing Your Money

★ 2 pages

★ Features 1 Money Management Scenario w/ Questions

★ Print and Digital Scenario Worksheet

★ Detailed Sample Responses | Answer Key included

★ Print and Digital (Text Boxes Already Created!)

★ Excellent for Mature 8th graders - High School Students

★ 1 Google Slide Link

This resource includes:

★ 1 Money-related Scenario Worksheet

★ Detailed Answer Key | Sample Response

★ Google Slide Link (Digital version)

This resource includes a FREE money-related scenario worksheet and answer key. The scenario revolves around a high school student grappling with the pressure to spend money on trendy items to fit in with new friends. Students will respond to three questions concerning the individual's financial decision and explore alternative approaches to maintain her financial well-being.

Students can learn the following:

1. Smart Money Choices: Students will learn about making wise financial decisions in a scenario involving a high school student facing spending dilemmas, considering alternative approaches.
2. Thinking About Finances: This activity prompts students to think critically about the situation, factors influencing financial decisions, and the potential outcomes of different choices.
3. Budgeting Insights: Through the scenario, students gain insights into the significance of maintaining financial well-being and explore practical approaches to budgeting and making responsible financial choices in social situations.

✅ This worksheet is accompanied by an answer key to assist you in facilitating learning and discussions.

✅ This activity can serve various purposes, such as substitute plan, complementing your existing lesson plan, homework or classroom assignment, and providing one-on-one support with a counselor, teacher, or parent.

✅ This resource is available in both print and digital formats.

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❌ Lesson plans are not included. This product can be used in addition to your own lesson plans and in such a way that best meets the needs of your students.

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Blush Notes 8.5 x 11 inches 200 Pages for Notebooks and journals

Great for independent research in any geography or social studies class! Students choose a country of the world and find information using Internet, resources, etc.

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