$10 - $20 8th Grade Cultural Activities (by date, latest first)

Celebrate the holiday season in your classroom with this engaging, no-prep bundle of digital games! Featuring differentiated and interactive options, this bundle combines the best of learning and fun to keep your students entertained and engaged throughout the winter holidays.

Save 20% by bundling these classroom favorites!

TRY BEFORE YOU BUY: Each game includes a preview version so you can experience the fun before purchasing.

What's Included:

• Mad Gab Gibberish Holiday Edition:
  • Two versions: Team play and differentiated singler-player games.
  • Laugh-out-loud babble-style gameplay focused on Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, and winter-themed topics.
  • Over 200 babble cards ensure a unique game each time with the Unlimited Replay feature.
  • Perfect for quick breaks, holiday parties, or seasonal activities.

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire - Winter Holidays:

• • Mimics the excitement of the popular TV show with questions on Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, New Year, and other winter celebrations.
  • Includes lifeline boosters (Go Halfsies, Text a Buddy, Poll the Audience) for added engagement.
  • Differentiation options: timed, scored, or no-pressure modes.
  • Categories cover holiday traditions, songs, movies, history, and more!

• Holiday Escape Room:
  Solve trivia and puzzles focused on Christmas and other winter holidays to unlock doors and escape the room.

  • Covers Christmas trivia, ELA, and math questions, offering a mix of challenge and fun.
  • Interactive design with festive music, animations, and automatic scoring.

Key Features:

• Unlimited Replay: Every game is unique with randomized questions for hours of play.
• Differentiation Options: Tailor gameplay to your students’ needs—timed, scored, or relaxed.
• Interactive & Fun: Holiday music, animations, and quirky gameplay keep students entertained.
• No Prep Required: Ready to use—just send the link and let the fun begin!
• Works on Any Device: No macros or Google accounts required.

Perfect For:

• Holiday parties
• Brain breaks
• Indoor recess
• Seasonal reviews

Make this holiday season memorable and bring joy, laughter, and learning to your classroom with the Ultimate Winter Holiday Game Bundle!

What to Expect:

You'll receive a PDF file with a link to the online game. This content is not editable. While I'll update the game periodically, I will do my best to retain the same link. After purchasing, you'll be notified about any updates to this product.

Help Me Get Better:

If you encounter any issues, please reach out to me at zaneylaneylearning@gmail.com before posting a negative review. I have a lot of ideas, and I'm trying my best to present an error-free, high-quality product. Again, please play the preview versions. This is the best way to understand how the game works and is also the best way to avoid surprises after purchase.

Please let me know if you would like to see additional examples or have suggestions for other uses/topics.

Bundle together five dynamic New Year's resources for an enriching learning experience in your middle school classroom. Here's a brief overview of each component in this comprehensive package:

New Year's Informational Text Set: Structure, Central Idea, Author's Purpose!
A collection of five diverse articles, each exemplifying a different text structure like Description, Chronological, Problem and Solution, Compare and Contrast, and Cause and Effect. This set focuses on Times Square New Year’s celebrations and includes STAAR-aligned questions on the central idea, author's purpose, vocabulary, and text structure.

Classroom Synergy: Resetting Expectations in the New Year – 4 Engaging Activities!
Kick off the new year with four activities designed to reinforce classroom expectations and promote a positive learning environment. This resource includes expectation role-playing, creating expectations posters, and connecting expectations to SEL with reflective writing prompts.

Global Bites: New Year’s Celebrations and Food Traditions – Inquiry Based Learning
Explore New Year's traditions and food customs from around the world with this inquiry-based learning project. This resource encourages research and presentation skills as students delve into diverse cultural celebrations and their unique culinary traditions.

Cheers to A New Year: How to Write A Toast Workshop
Enhance public speaking skills with this engaging workshop on crafting toasts. Perfect for New Year celebrations, this resource guides students through the process of writing and delivering a meaningful toast, fostering both creativity and confidence in public speaking.

Spill the Tea: 2023 Year in Review – Google Slides Photo Project
A fun and engaging Google Slides project that allows students to reflect on the year 2023. Students create a photo-based presentation, capturing key moments, trends, and personal experiences from the year, making it an excellent activity for New Year reflections.

This bundle is perfect for middle school teachers looking to add a mix of educational and engaging activities to their New Year curriculum. Each resource is designed to be cross-curricular, supporting skills in reading, writing, research, public speaking, and social-emotional learning.

Are you looking for a way to ⭐️TEACH and INSPIRE⭐️ for Black History Month?

These are your curated gateway to the vibrant world of Black Changemakers and their profound contributions to the world. Perfect for a project for Black History Month! Designed especially for elementary school students, this kid-friendly research newsletter brings you fun and informative snapshots, engaging stories, and interesting facts about Black and African American changemakers and their creative brilliance. All newsletters are biographical.

This is a reading passage newsletter GROWING BUNDLE with-

- Misty Copeland

- Ruby Bridges

- Louis Armstrong

- Maya Angelou

- Jacob Lawrence

- Serena Williams

- Jackie Robinson

- Jesse Owens

- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

- Barack Obama

- Wangari Maathai

- Harriet Tubman

- Pelé

- Roberto Clemente

...and many more to come

GROWING BUNDLE- As we grow- you get more!!! Close Reading Articles with biographical information.

This is a reading research newsletter bundle with-

- Jackie Robinson

- Misty Copeland

- Jesse Owens

- Simone Biles

- Serena Williams

- Roberto Clemente

- Pele

All newsletters are biographical.

These are your curated gateway to the vibrant world of Black artists and their profound contributions to the arts. Designed especially for elementary school students, this kid-friendly research newsletter brings you fun and informative snapshots, engaging stories, and interesting facts about Black and African American artists and their creative brilliance.

INCLUDED- Reading Comprehension Questions! Differentiated and can be used with any reading passage about an influential female leader. Perfect for close reading!

• Colored and black-line version
• Reading comprehension questions for early elementary (1-3) and separate worksheet for upper elementary (4-6)

Key Features:

1. Athlete Spotlights: Explore concise profiles of Black athletes across various sports – from gymnastics to baseball. Gain a quick but comprehensive overview of their influential works and impact on the athletic landscape.

Research Templates

Product Description:

Are you a teacher looking for an engaging way to develop your students' research and presentation skills? Look no further! Our "Blank Research Report Template for Biographies" is the perfect tool to inspire creativity, critical thinking, and research skills in your classroom.

Two blank templates-

-One that is pre-filled with some of black athlete's picture and name

-One that is blank and requires the student to write his name and draw their portrait (can be used for any person)

Key Features:

1. Structured Framework: This template provides a well-organized and structured framework for students to conduct research on a chosen individual's biography. It guides them through essential components such as background, early life, accomplishments, and more.
2. Versatility: Tailor the template to fit the unique needs of your curriculum. Whether your focus is historical figures, contemporary leaders, or cultural icons, this template is adaptable to a variety of subjects.
3. Encourages Independent Learning: Empower students to take ownership of their learning journey. The blank spaces prompt students to conduct independent research, fostering a sense of curiosity and self-directed learning.
4. Develops Research Skills: Our template encourages students to utilize various research methods, including online resources, books, and interviews. It's a fantastic opportunity for them to hone their research skills and discern reliable information.
5. Promotes Presentation Skills: Beyond researching, students will practice organizing information coherently and presenting it in a well-structured report. This template lays the foundation for effective communication, a crucial skill in any academic or professional setting.

How It Works:

1. Choose a Subject: Students select an individual to research. This could be anyone from historical figures, scientists, artists, to contemporary leaders or influencers. Jacob Lawrence is pre-filled in on version of this template.
2. Fill in the Blanks: The template guides students through the research process. They'll fill in key sections, providing biographical information, accomplishments, and the impact of the chosen individual.
3. Present to the Class: The completed reports become the basis for engaging class presentations. This step encourages students to express themselves confidently and articulately.

Students can use this as a jumping off point for a research project or for Black History Month.

Hispanic Heritage and Latino/a Changemaker: Are you looking for a way to ⭐️TEACH and INSPIRE⭐️ during Hispanic Heritage Month?

These resources are a great resource to the vibrant world of Latino/a Changemakers and their profound contributions to the world. Perfect for a project to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!

Designed and differentiated for all students, this kid-friendly research newsletter brings you fun and informative snapshots, engaging stories, and interesting facts about Latino/a changemakers and their creative brilliance. All newsletters are biographical.

This is a reading passage newsletter GROWING BUNDLE with-

- Sonia Sotomayor

- Frida Kahlo

- Dolores Huerta

- Roberto Clemente

- Ellen Ochoa

- César Chávez

- Lionel Messi

- Rigoberta Menchú

- Pelé

-Celia Cruz

...and many more to come!

Dive into the rich heritage and traditions of Native American peoples with our comprehensive Growing Bundle of reading research resources. This expanding collection offers in-depth insights into various aspects of Native American life, perfect for research or close reading activities. Ideal for Indigenous People's Day and beyond!

Native American Peoples Covered:

• Wampanoag
• Shoshone
• Cherokee
• Inuit
• Iroquois
• Hopi
• Blackfoot
• Apache
• Navajo
• Sioux
• Miwok
• Chumash
• Chuilla

...and more to come...

Key Features for Each Group:

Land: Explore the locations and landscapes where each Native American people lived.

Homes: Learn about the unique shelters built by each tribe, showcasing their ingenuity and community living.

Clothing: Discover the distinct clothing styles and materials used by each Native American people.

Children: Gain insights into the lives of children within each tribe, including their roles and daily activities.

Influential Figures: Delve into the lives and achievements of notable leaders and figures from each tribe, such as Massasoit (Wampanoag), Sacagawea (Shoshone), Sequoyah (Cherokee), Kusugak (Inuit), and Hiawatha (Iroquois).

Two Differentiated Levels for Each Resource:

Elementary Level: Simplified language and engaging visuals to captivate young learners and foster a deeper understanding of each culture.

Middle/High School Level: More detailed and complex information tailored for older students, encouraging critical thinking and deeper analysis.

BONUS FILE- Booklet Template aligned to the reading passages

Why Choose This Growing Bundle?

Versatile Use: Ideal for classroom instruction, homework assignments, or independent study.

Educational Value: Provides a thorough and respectful portrayal of Native American heritage, promoting cultural awareness and appreciation.

Enhance your students' knowledge and appreciation of Native American history and culture with our expertly crafted and continuously expanding bundle of research resources.

5 de Mayo Everything you Need Bundle

¿Has estado buscando una forma divertida y educativa de involucrar a tus estudiantes? ¡Mis lecciones utilizan los modelos de Aprendizaje Basado en Juegos y Aprendizaje Basado en Proyectos, y están garantizadas para captar la atención de tus estudiantes desde el principio!

This 5 de Mayo Bundle Includes:

• Mystery Picture Activity
• Writing Activities
• Reading +Demonstrate Comprehension by Coloring in an Authentic Loteria or Xochimilco Image.
• Interactive Lesson with high-end visuals and a quiz that self-grades at the end of the lesson.
• Interactive Lesson, Quiz, Writing and Mystery Picture are completely in Spanish.
• Reading Comprehension Activity is both in English and Spanish.

So many Activities to choose from!

AS A BONUS I ADDED a CULTURAL GAME FOR SPANISH CLASS AND CULTURAL SELF-GRADING QUIZ TOO!

Este paquete del 5 de Mayo incluye:

• Actividad de imagen misteriosa
• Actividades de escritura
• Lectura + Demostración de comprensión coloreando una imagen auténtica de Lotería o Xochimilco.
• Lección interactiva con visuales de alta calidad y un cuestionario que se califica automáticamente al final de la lección.
• La lección interactiva, el cuestionario, la escritura y la imagen misteriosa están completamente en español.

La actividad de comprensión de lectura está tanto en inglés como en español.

¡Tantas actividades para elegir!

❤️Looking for engaging, culturally appropriate activities to celebrate Native American Heritage or Indigenous People? This bundle provides activities that help students learn about the meaningful impacts of different animals in Indigenous cultures, while developing social studies knowledge, literacy, fine motor, and art skills!

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✏️These resources are differentiated, low prep and will save you time! Simply print and go!

✏️Great for centers, sub tub, early finishers, independent work, partner work, or small group work for your elementary school learners!

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✅ Bundle includes:

☑ Totem pole writing craft

☑ Buffalo hide writing crafts

☑ Animals writing crafts

☑ Totem pole coloring pages

☑ Pacific Northwest animal coloring pages

☑ The Seven Sacred Teachings activities

☑ Animal symbol coloring pages

☑ Animal symbol worksheets

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Thanks for stopping by and taking a look. Wishing you a wonderful school year!

❤️Kimberly

Do you need engaging last-minute activities for your History or ELA students? Do you want to support diversity and foster an inclusive classroom community? Then download this Bundle Emergency Sub Plans for English or History Activities for Heritage Months resource! These 5 no-prep WebQuests are perfect for that last-minute lesson!

You'll receive the activities in print and digital formats when you purchase this scavenger hunt resource. 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 the diversity in our country with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

➟Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15 - Oct 15) - With this Hispanic Heritage WebQuest students will learn about the history, culture, people, and more of Hispanics living in our country.

➟Native American Heritage Month (November) - Students will learn about Native American and Indigenous People's history and culture as well as contemporary and local topics in this engaging Webquest scavenger hunt!

➟Women's History Month (March) - Students will learn about women's achievements, civil rights activism, and involvement in a wide variety of activities.

➟Black History Month (February) - Students will learn about achievements in politics, medicine, STEM, the arts, sports, business, and more.

➟Asian American and Pacific Islander History Month (May) - This activity will have students researching and learning about Asian American and Pacific Islander history, people, events, facts, and more!

➟Website evaluation form (located in each WebQuest)

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• Emergency Sub Plans Bundle for ELA and History 2nd Semester HOLIDAYS
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• Wildfire WebQuest
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• Global Warming/Climate Change WebQuest
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Do you need engaging last-minute activities for your History or ELA students? Do you want to support diversity and foster an inclusive classroom community? Then download this Bundle Emergency Sub Plans Activity Research WebQuests of 1st Semester HOLIDAYS resource! These 5 unique WebQuests will keep students entertained as they learn about Halloween, Day of the Dead, Thanksgiving, Kwanzaa, or Christmas!

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 the diversity in our country with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

Included in this resource:

➟Halloween WebQuest - Learn the history and traditions of this fun holiday

➟Day of the Dead, WebQuest - Also known as Dia de los Muertos, students will learn about this holiday celebrated in Mexico and other Spanish-speaking countries

➟Thanksgiving WebQuest - Students will learn about the history behind many of our Thanksgiving traditions

➟Kwanzaa WebQuest - Students will learn all about this annual celebration of African-American culture

➟Christmas WebQuest - Students will learn about the history as well as enjoy finding all sorts of fun trivia about this international holiday

➟Website evaluation forms (included in individual WebQuests)

✈️ Click here to follow A World to Explore Store and be the first to know about brand-new games and activities!

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• Emergency Sub Plans Bundle - 10 Holidays
• Emergency Sub Plans for English or History WEBQUESTS for Heritage Months
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• Wildfire WebQuest
• Endangered Animal WebQuest
• Global Warming/Climate Change WebQuest
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Do you want to engage and motivate your students in learning? Do you want to create a more inclusive classroom that celebrates diversity? Then download this Bundle Hispanic Heritage Month Activity and Bulletin Board Set. This is all you need to celebrate this month!

Biography Research Activity

Students will deepen their understanding of the achievements of Hispanic people in this biography research activity. Students select from various topics including athletes, poets, politics, activists, and more. Then, students select from one of three short research projects. Activities include writing paragraphs, creating a poster, or sharing why they would like to spend a day with one of the individuals.

Trivia Games

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 right into your lesson plans!

This no-prep 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.

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

Bulletin Board

These 10 inspirational quotes and proverbs posters are perfect for Hispanic Heritage Month! Use for classroom décor, bulletin boards, or door decorations. Proverbs are from Mexico, Cuba, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and other countries. These sayings will surely resonate with your students. No prep! Just print and hang!

➟ Quotes included in this set:

• “At the end of the day, we can endure much more than we think we can.” ~Frida Kahlo, artist
• “I know who I am and who I may be, if I choose.” ~Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, writer
• "There is nothing harder than the softness of indifference." ~Juan Montalvo, author
• And many more!

Flags - Bulletin Board

Flags in this resource: Andorra*, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Ecuador, Gibraltar*, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Puerto Rico, Peru, Spain, the Philippines*, Uruguay, Venezuela

*Andorra, Gibraltar, and the Philippines do not have Spanish as an official language but it is widely spoken.

• Country names are in both Spanish and English

Included in this product:

• Instructions, grading rubrics, and answer keys
• Choice Board
• Trivia questions and handout
• 15 8.5 X 11 posters with quotes by famous Hispanics
• 20 8.5 X 11 flags of all Spanish-speaking countries

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• Hispanic Heritage Month Activity A Research WebQuest
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Are you looking for engaging activities to motivate your students to learn about Indigenous People? Do you want an inclusive classroom that fosters diversity? Then download this Bundle Native American Heritage or Indigenous Peoples Day Activities resource! This is the perfect activity bundle for Native American Heritage Month or Indigenous People's Day and all you need to celebrate!

WEBQUEST

This comprehensive no prep research project allows students to 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!

➟ Live links are available on the last page of the resource. Website names have been kept brief so students can easily type the URLs into the search bar.

REFLECTION CHOICE BOARD

In this social-emotional learning lesson, students are guided through reflecting on the deeper meaning and modern relevancy of quotes by Native Americans and Indigenous People. Put SEL skills to use and improve student engagement by allowing a choice of three activities from the Tic Tac Toe Choice Board. Two different sets of quotes are provided. Also provided are extension activities. ➟ ➟ One set of quotes corresponds to the bulletin board included in this resource.

3 TRIVIA GAMES

With 35+ interesting facts, each game has a regular round and a speed round to help students remember the information they learn. This resource is suitable for individuals, small groups, or for whole-class activities. Great for an attention-getter, brain break, engaging opener, or built into your lesson plans! ➟ A handout of questions is included to use as quiet seat work!

BULLETIN BOARD

These 14 inspirational QUOTES by Native Americans are perfect for Native American Heritage Month or Indigenous Peoples' Day! For classroom décor, bulletin boards, or door decorations, they are a beautiful addition to any class. Quotes from Cherokee, Duwamish, Nez Perce, Hopi and others, these quotes will surely resonate with your middle and high school students.

➟ Quotes included in this set:

• ”Humans merely share the earth. We can only protect the land, not own it.” ~Duwamish
• "We will be known forever by the tracks we leave.” ~Dakota
• ”It is no longer good enough to cry peace, we must act peace, live peace and live in peace.” ~Shenandoah 
• And many more!

➟ To Print: Print on regular 8.5 X 11 paper. No prep!

PEOPLE YOU SHOULD KNOW

This handout of over 50 Native American Indigenous people can be used for biography activities, as a resource to deepen your understanding of Native American achievements, 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. Accompanying each name is a brief description of the individual’s major life achievements, accomplishments, or what they are well-known for.

➟ This resource includes:

• 1 WebQuest (live links on last page of resource)
• Website evaluation form
• 2 unique sets of quotes with Choice Boards
• Detailed instructions for differentiating instruction
• Extension Activities
• 3 trivia games with 35+ questions
• List of 50+ Native Americans with information on their achievements
• Grading rubric
• 14 unique quotes by Native American and Indigenous People
• 3 different "Title" posters for your bulletin board including the following:
  • "OCTOBER 11 is Indigenous Peoples' Day"
  • "NOVEMBER is Native American Heritage Month"
  • "NOVEMBER is American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month"
• Terms of Use

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• Native American Bulletin Board & Reflection Activity

Do you need engaging last-minute activities for your History or ELA students? Then download this Bundle Emergency Sub Plans Middle School Social Studies and ELA Activities! These 5 unique WebQuests will keep students entertained as they learn about Martin Luther King Jr Day, Valentine's Day, St Patrick's Day, Easter and Memorial Day!

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 the diversity in our country with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

Included in this resource:

➟ Martin Luther King Day WebQuest - Students will learn all about MLK's life, his activism, and the profound effect he had on our country

➟ Valentine's Day WebQuest - Students will learn about this lovely holiday's history and the stories behind our customs

➟ St Patrick's Day WebQuest - Students will learn about St Patrick himself and the history behind the traditions

➟ Easter WebQuest - Students will learn all about both the history and modern customs associated with this holiday

➟ Memorial Day WebQuest - Students will learn about the history as well as modern and local activities and events

➟Website evaluation form (located in each WebQuest)

✈️ Click here to follow A World to Explore Store and be the first to know about brand-new games and activities!

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• Emergency Sub Plans for English or History WEBQUESTS for Heritage Months
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Do you want to engage and motivate your students to learn about Hispanic history and culture? Do you want an inclusive classroom that celebrates diversity? Then download this Bundle Hispanic Heritage Month Activities and Bulletin Board Set. This is all you need to celebrate this heritage month!

Choice Board

Students will deepen their understanding of the achievements of Hispanic people in this activity that supports student voice and choice! Perfect for use in a Spanish classroom or when celebrating Hispanic culture, students can choose between 8 unique activities. Students can write poems, create a mini-mural or cartoon, or select from various other creative projects to demonstrate their learning. Great for differentiating instruction and various learning styles, there is something for everyone with this choice board.

Trivia Games

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 right into your lesson plans!

This no-prep resource comes with 35+ 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!

Bulletin Board

These 10 inspirational quotes and proverbs posters are perfect for Hispanic Heritage Month! Use for classroom décor, bulletin boards, or door decorations. Proverbs are from Mexico, Cuba, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and other countries. These sayings will surely resonate with your students. No prep! Just print and hang!

➟ Quotes included in this set:

• “At the end of the day, we can endure much more than we think we can.” ~Frida Kahlo, artist
• “I know who I am and who I may be, if I choose.” ~Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, writer
• "There is nothing harder than the softness of indifference." ~Juan Montalvo, author
• And many more!

Flags - Bulletin Board

Flags in this resource: Andorra*, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Ecuador, Gibraltar*, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Puerto Rico, Peru, Spain, the Philippines*, Uruguay, Venezuela

*Andorra, Gibraltar, and the Philippines do not have Spanish as an official language but it is widely spoken.

• Country Names are in both Spanish and English

This product contains:

• Instructions, grading rubric, answer key
• 1 Choice Board
• List of 55+ well-known Hispanic people
• 15 8.5 X 11 posters with quotes
• 8.5 X 11 flag posters of the 24 Spanish-speaking countries/territories of the world
• Trivia Games
• Terms of Use

✈️ Click here to follow A World to Explore Store and be the first to know about brand-new games and activities!

❤ Other Resources You'll LOVE:

• Hispanic Heritage Month Activity A Research WebQuest
• Hispanic Heritage Month Bulletin Board FLAGS of SPANISH Countries
• Hispanic Heritage Month Activity - Cesar Chavez Day WebQuest

Do you want to engage and motivate your students to learn about Hispanic culture and famous Hispanics? Do you want to celebrate diversity and have students practice their research skills? Then download this Bundle Hispanic Heritage Month Activities, Research Project, and Bulletin Board Set. This is all you need to celebrate this month!

WebQuest

This comprehensive research project allows students to explore the history, culture, people, and more of Hispanics living in our country. This research activity is perfect for Hispanic Heritage Month, small group instruction, substitute plans, homework, and more!

You'll receive the activity in print and digital formats when you purchase this scavenger hunt resource. 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 winter holidays with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

***Updated in 2024 with new links***

Choice Board

Students will deepen their understanding of the achievements of Hispanic people in this activity that supports student voice and choice! Perfect for use in a Spanish classroom or when celebrating Hispanic culture, students can choose between 8 unique activities. Students can write poems, create a mini-mural or cartoon, or select from various other creative projects to demonstrate their learning. Great for differentiating instruction and various learning styles, there is something for everyone with this choice board.

Trivia Games

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 right into your lesson plans!

This no-prep resource comes with 35+ 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!

Bulletin Board

These 10 inspirational quotes and proverbs posters are perfect for Hispanic Heritage Month! Use for classroom décor, bulletin boards, or door decorations. Proverbs are from Mexico, Cuba, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and other countries. These sayings will surely resonate with your students. No prep! Just print and hang!

➟ Quotes included in this set:

• “At the end of the day, we can endure much more than we think we can.” ~Frida Kahlo, artist
• “I know who I am and who I may be, if I choose.” ~Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, writer
• "There is nothing harder than the softness of indifference." ~Juan Montalvo, author
• And many more!

Flags - Bulletin Board

Flags in this resource: Andorra*, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Ecuador, Gibraltar*, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Puerto Rico, Peru, Spain, the Philippines*, Uruguay, Venezuela

*Andorra, Gibraltar, and the Philippines do not have Spanish as an official language but it is widely spoken.

• Country Names are in both Spanish and English

This product contains:

• 1 choice board with a grading rubric
• List of 55+ well-known Hispanic people
• 10 quotes on bordered paper
• Flags of the 24 Spanish-speaking countries and territories
• 3 fun trivia games with 65 questions - includes a handout of the questions
• WebQuest
• Instructions and Answer Keys
• Terms of Use

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• Hispanic Heritage Month Activity A Research WebQuest
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Do you want to make learning about winter holidays around the world engaging? Do you want to celebrate diversity and create a festive atmosphere in your classroom? Then download this Bundle Winter Holidays Around the World Activities and a Bulletin Board Set resource! This is all you need to celebrate this holiday season!

WEBQUEST

This comprehensive research project allows students to explore the history and traditions of 12 winter holidays and festivals in different countries. (See below for the full list.) This research activity is perfect for the day before or after winter break, 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 winter holidays with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

TRIVIA GAMES

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 their seats or on the floor. A handout of the trivia questions is included to be used as quiet seat work, as homework, or as emergency sub plans.

BULLETIN BOARD

The perfect way to celebrate the diversity in your classroom is with this stunning interactive bulletin board featuring 12 different festivals and holidays! From India and Iran to African American and European cultures, students will find at least one holiday that resonates with them. This bulletin board also comes with interactive mini-posters to encourage students to share about their own cultures, customs, and traditions.

No prep - print on 8.5 X 11 paper and hang!

This resource contains mini-posters on the following:

• Chaharshanbe Suri (Iranian)
• Christmas (Global)
• Dong Zhi (Chinese/Asia)
• Epiphany (European)
• Hanukkah (Jewish)
• Krampusnacht (German)
• Kwanzaa (African America)
• Omisoka (Japanese)
• Pancha Ganapati (India)
• St Lucia Day (N. Europe)
• Timkay (Ethiopia)
• Carnival (South & Central America and the Caribbean)
• Interactive posters

➟ Ways to Use This Resource:

• Full Class Activity
• Day Before or After Winter Break Lesson
• Small Group Instruction
• Homework
• Extra Credit
• Substitute Plan
• ... and more!

➟ This resource includes:

• 40+ unique multiple-choice trivia questions
• Instructions & Answer Keys
• A handout of the trivia questions
• 8.5 X 11-sized posters of 12 global holidays
• Interactive posters
• WebQuest
• Website evaluation form
• Terms of Use

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• Winter Holidays Around the World BULLETIN BOARD
• Winter Holidays Around the World WEBQUEST
• Winter Holidays BUNDLE with WebQuest, Trivia Games, & Bulletin Board
• Winter Holidays Around the World 3 Trivia Games with Handout
• Fall Bulletin Board Set Autumn Holidays Around the World
• New Year Celebrations Around the World BULLETIN BOARD

Spanish writing prompts, especially when you make them into a group challenge, are a great way to get your Spanish 2, 3 or students writing, improving and learning from others!  

Your Spanish students will look forward to working together to create writing that meets and exceeds the standards you’re looking for!  Writing together allows peers to learn from each other and takes away some of the pressure when writing alone. The themes are relevant and interesting to students and promote creativity with language. 

All of these resources help give the teacher the resource of time!  The group challenges provide you the chance to offer specific feedback, but on just one paper per group instead of one for every student!  And peer editing is another way for students to receive feedback without the need for the teacher to correct everything. 

Growing Bundles are a great deal!  First, you get a discount over buying each resource separately.  But BEST OF ALL, each time I add a new resource, you can download it for free!  (The price for the resource will change as I add each new resource, but anyone who has already bought the resource pays the lower price, but gets to download new additions for free!)

 This bundle includes:

-A Vacation-themed (preterite and imperfect) group challenge writing prompt

-A New Year’s themed group challenge writing prompt (all tenses can be used)

-A future themed group writing challenge

-A fall themed group writing challenge (present or past)

-A winter themed group writing challenge (present or past)

-A peer editing template

-A vocab list that breaks down words that add sophistication into transition words, key words for time frame and sequencing words

-some themes are differentiated by levels

Who can use this product?

• Spanish 2, 3 and 4 primarily, but all activities can be adapted up or down
• Some of the writing prompts are already differentiated by proficiency level!

How can I use this product?

• Students write together to create a high quality piece of writing
• Students peer edit others’ work with a specific set of guidelines to ensure quality feedback
• Students refer to a reference of sophistication words each time they write to improve their vocabulary with words that add sophistication
• Teachers may also assign these prompts as individual work or assessments
• Download new prompts as they are created!

What’s included in this product?

• A Vacation-themed group challenge writing prompt
• A New Year’s themed group challenge writing prompt
• A future themed group writing challenge
• A Fall themed group writing challenge (differentiated, fall vocab lists included)
• A Winter themed group writing challenge (differentiated, winter vocab lists included)
• A peer editing template
• A vocab list that breaks down words that add sophistication into transition words, key words for time frame and sequencing words
• Specific teacher instructions for how to use these resources 
• More in the future!

Other resources you may like:

Travel Situation Task Cards

Spanish Digital Escape Room for Any Level: Spanish and English Versions!

Spanish Slang Bundle! Fun Resources!

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Is there a Fall Feel in the air?  These Spanish fall activities will get your students talking, writing and listening about otoño, Halloween and Día de los muertos in an engaging way.  Practice both presentational and interpersonal speaking and writing while keeping students producing lots of Spanish! Give them comprehensible input with comprehension questions that are either open-ended or self-correcting MCQ!

Use these resources in all of your levels!  They’re already differentiated!  Those days when you’re just exhausted, progress reports were due, you were correcting benchmarks, when you need sub plans.... And now you don’t have a great lesson plan for tomorrow?  No worries!  These activities will get you through!  And best of all- students will be working hard in the target language and having fun!

The writing prompts are awesome!  They are differentiated for Novice High and Intermediate Low students.  Each level has 2 prompts; one about Halloween and another about Día de los muertos.  This resource comes with 

-vocab lists to students with season-specific vocab

-graphic organizer

-ideas for how to make this a group task (for less correcting for you!)

-a rubric 

-color or black and white printing options

The Open-Ended Task Cards are also amazing!  They are so versatile and can be used in so many ways!  There are 20 different prompts related to fall themes and they encourage creativity with their language.  Vocab that may be unfamiliar is given right on the card!  Here are some ideas about how you can use them. 

-print them.  Pass them out to your class.  Ask each student to do a 10 minute free write.

-print them.  Pass them out to your class.  Ask each student to do a 2 minute presentational speaking with their next door neighbor.

-Display one card for the class.  Everyone writes about that topic.  (Great for a warm-up each day!)

-Display one card for the class.  Everyone on the right talks.  Everyone on the left listens and gives feedback.  Then switch! 

These task cards contain:

-20 different scenarios

-printable version in color

-printable version in black and white

-display version for a projector or SmartBoard

-Peer feedback form

-Self-Reflection form 

The Listening Activity is authentic, curated to make sure it's appropriate for students, and comes with 2 options for comprehension questions! Students will listen to a short video about tips for starting a new school year. You can assign the open ended questions (answer key included) or you can assign the Edpuzzle version with Multiple Choice Questions that are self-grading.

The Día de los muertos vocab puzzle is a great way to practice vocab related to this holiday.  Students use their mouse (or cursor) to manipulate digital puzzle pieces and match up vocabulary terms to put the puzzle together! 

Who can use this product?

• Great for Year 2, 3 and 4

How can I use this product?

• These resources can be used just for one day or
• They can be used as warm-ups
• They can be used in a series of days
• Writing prompts can be used for individuals or for group tasks
• Task cards can be used for speaking or writing
• Students can engage in peer feedback or self-reflection
• Teachers can use these as practice or as an assessment grade
• Assign the vocab puzzle for fun, for homework, to fast finishers 
• Use these activities for sub plans

What’s included in this product?

• 2 different Novice High Writing Prompts
• 2 different Intermediate Low Writing Prompts
• Rubrics for Writing Prompts
• Graphic organizer for students 
• Teacher notes and ideas about how to use the writing prompts
• Vocab Lists for Halloween and Día de los muertos
• Color or Black and White printing options 
• One set of 20 open-ended Fall-themed task cards: Display version
• One set of 20 open-ended Fall-themed task cards: color print version
• One set of 20 open-ended Fall-themed task cards: Black and white print version
• Peer feedback form
• Self-reflection form
• Teacher notes about the many ways task cards can be used in class 
• A digital vocab puzzle related to Día de los muertos vocabulary
• A curated YouTube video with a young native speaker giving tips for starting a new school year
• Open-ended comprehension questions
• Answer Key to comprehension questions
• Edpuzzle version of this YouTube video with MCQ (self-grading) 

Other resources you may like:

Spanish Seal of Biliteracy Test Prep Bundle

Spanish Youth Hostels: Presentation, Video, Reading

Christmas in Spain Digital Escape Room!

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Looking for some creative ways to add more culture into your Spanish lessons?  Want to have comprehensible input and keep students engaged in the Target Language?  Spark a love of learning and an interest in traveling to Spanish-speaking countries with this bundle of culture-themed activities! Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening are all included in these activities! Save money by getting all 4 no-prep culture activities together! 

The Youth Hostels activity is a great one to use during a travel unit!  It contains a Google Slides presentation to explain what youth hostels are and what they look like.  It has a short video embedded so students can really see what youth hostels can offer.  There is a reading activity linked in (with an answer key) as well!  This activity is geared for students in Years 2, 3 and 4.  Read more HERE.

Vacaciones en España focuses on a trip to the beach town of Benidorm, on the West Coast of Spain.  This Google Slides presentation contains vibrant photos of real people, which makes it engaging for students.  Each slide comes with text to explain what they’re seeing. Within the presentation are links to reading, writing, speaking and listening activities.  This activity is great for a travel theme and when students are starting to learn the past tense! Read more HERE.

Avila is a similar format to Vacaciones en España. The Google Slides™ presentation contains original photographs from Ávila, Spain, a beautiful and medieval city to the north of Madrid. Each slide contains text taking students through Ávila’s past (its incredible walls, towers and cathedral) and present-day life with some views of the city!  The text is mainly written in both present and past (preterite and imperfect) and therefore is great for Years 2, 3 and 4. Read more HERE. 

The Escape Room is a student favorite! It comes in a Spanish and English version, and students must follow the clues to help solve a crime.  The clues take them all around Spain where they will learn about various aspects of the culture.  Each clue they solve reveals the next clue! This is so much fun for students!  This activity is already differentiated and therefore appropriate for all levels of Spanish! Read more HERE.

Who can use this product?

• Students in Year 2 and up

How can I use this product?

• Present to the class
• Assign via Google Classroom or other learning platform
• Group work or Individual Work
• Sub Plans
• **Everything can be edited to suit your students’ needs!

What’s included in this product?

• Presentation, video and reading about Youth Hostels 
• Answer Key to comprehension questions for reading
• Presentation, photos, text, reading, writing, speaking and listening activities related to a trip to Benidorm, Spain
• Answer Keys included!
• Presentation, photos, text, reading, writing, speaking and listening activities related to a trip to Ávila, Spain
• Answer Keys included!
• Digital Escape Room activity Spanish version
• Digital Escape Room activity English version
• Answer Key and Teacher Instructions to Escape Rooms

Other resources you may like:

Camino de Santiago: Peardeck Google Slides, Reading, Writing, Conversation!

Spanish Slang Bundle! Fun Resources!

Spanish Fall Otoño Activities for Writing, Speaking & Listening

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What do you do after the AP Spanish® Exam??  Any of these fun things!  Once the pressure is off, use any of these projects and activities to keep students motivated until the end of the year!  In this bundle you will find a group project involving don Quijote, an individual project where students choose a topic to present about to the rest of the class, a class project where students design their own artwork, activities to learn slang and Spanish texting, a bulletin board or class display to honor their college acceptances, a Spanish/English All About My Teacher activity and a course survey to solicit student feedback!  Everything you need to get to the finish line is here!  It’s time to have some fun with your most advanced students, and to give them creative ways to explore what interests them!  It’s the best time of the year!  And it’s all done for you!  Rubrics, instructions, class decor, and fun, practical activities to end their high school experience in a memorable way!

Click on the individual previews to learn more about each resource!

*These resources are included in this product: AP Spanish Lesson Plans for the Whole Year without a Textbook.

Who can use this product?

•  AP Spanish® Students

How can I use this product?

• Assign any of these activities in class, for homework or a combination!
• Print or assign digitally
• Keep students motivated by providing lots of choices
• Use any of these projects for a final grade or project

What’s included in this product?

• 3 page course survey for AP Spanish®
• 2 versions of a don Quijote group writing project- students can choose!
• An oral presentation with students choosing the topic- a favorite every year!
• A class/individual art gallery project- very popular!
• 3 different slang activities (Spain, Puerto Rico and Mexico)
• 1 video/drag and drop activity about texting in Spanish
• 1 printable bulletin board or class display to honor college acceptances
• Spanish/English All About My Teacher activity

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Need more end of year ideas?  Try these!

AP Spanish Lesson Plans for the Whole Year without a Textbook

AP Spanish Summer Assignment with Rubric Included!

Spanish Expression of the Week Posters

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