Less than $5 8th Grade Holidays/Seasonal Resources (by price, high to low)

Spring is here and with it brings Cinco de Mayo! School is drawing to a close. Students are antsy. So, why not take a break from the regular curriculum and cover a little cultural enrichment?

This resource includes a Cinco de Mayo reading comprehension (English and Spanish versions), a list of Spanish vocabulary words that cover key elements of Cinco de Mayo, and 8 different fun practice sheets. These also make great bell-ringers or work for early finishers!

Includes:

1. Reading Comprehension: Simple, short reading comprehension about Cinco de Mayo in both English and Spanish. Spanish versions using entry-level Spanish. Includes 7 reading comprehension questions.
2. Vocabulary List: From el soldado to la herencia, continue lesson with a curated list of 25 Cinco de Mayo words in Spanish.
3. Venn Diagram: Engage your students in critical thinking as they categorize their new vocabulary by grouping it according to the appropriate holiday.
4. Repetition-Based Learning: Utilize the power of repetition to solidify vocabulary retention. Students will practice writing seasonal words multiple times, enhancing their memory and fluency.
5. Word Search: This activity enhances spelling, vocabulary recognition, and problem-solving skills.
6. Matching: Learners to make connections between words and their translations. By actively associating and pairing words together, learners establish meaningful connections that enhance their understanding and retention of vocabulary.
7. Creative Writing: Students draw from previous language knowledge to create complete sentences relevant to the new vocabulary. This is a slightly more advanced activity that allows students to use higher-level thinking and creativity to form sentences using verb tenses and additional they are familiar with.
8. Crossword Puzzle: When students create a crossword puzzle, they actively engage with the vocabulary words. They must think about the meanings of the words, consider their spelling, and create clues that correspond to each word. This active involvement promotes deeper processing and understanding of the vocabulary.
9. Word Jumble: Challenge your students' word recognition skills with an exciting word jumble activity. They'll create their own jumbles to reveal names of Spanish Cinco de Mayo vocabulary.

The constant buzz and excitement always makes late Spring one of the most challenging seasons to teach. Give yourself a break from the routine all while keeping your students quiet, busy, and happy!

This packet can also be used by a substitute with no Spanish knowledge at all - it's great for emergencies!

*Answer key is included only for Wordsearch, Reading Comprehension, and Venn Diagram activities. Answers will vary for other activities.

Check out my other Emergency Spanish Sub Plans for lots of other themed vocabulary sets that can be used for a sub or when you just need an in-person mental health day! :)

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Adapted Veteran's Day Unit

This special education, Veteran's Day, adapted social studies unit explains what Veteran's Day is, how we can celebrate it, and gives a definition of each branch of the military. Also included in this print-and-go bundle is a lesson plan for the week. Students will end this unit with a better understanding of our military and Veterans Day. There are two levels included in this unit. Visuals are paired with text throughout the activities. This unit can be used for special education, preschool or kindergarten classrooms.

Included:

Veteran's Day Book

Adapted Veteran's Day Book

Vocabulary Cards

Vocabulary Match

Vocabulary Trace

Comprehension Pages (level 1 and 2)

Match Veterans to their symbols (level 1 and 2)

Sort Veteran's Day and other holidays (level 1 and 2)

Counting Veterans Column (level 1 and 2)

More/Less Than Veterans (level 1 and 2)

Color Sort (level 1 and 2)

Count Veterans Whole Page

Graph Veterans (level 1 and 2)

Graph Questions (level 1 and 2)

Cutting Practice

Tracing Practice

2 Coloring Pages- Happy Veteran's Day and Thank You!

This product is part of YEAR LONG HOLIDAY UNIT BUNDLE.

Holidays Included:

1. Back to School
2. Veteran's Day
3. Thanksgiving
4. Christmas
5. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
6. Valentine's Day
7. St. Patrick's Day
8. Groundhog Day
9. Summer
10. Columbus Day

What's in a bundle?

• Unit Lesson Plans
• Holiday Book
• Adapted Holiday Book
• Vocabulary Words
• Comprehension Practice
• Tracing
• Matching
• Counting
• Cutting
• Coloring

Each Unit includes a few of the following:

• Patterns
• Adding
• Subtracting
• Money
• Graphing
• More or Less Than
• Shapes

Check Out this MASSIVE Bundle HERE!!!

Brighten the First Day of School with Sweet Treats & Charming Tags!

Welcome your students or fellow teachers back to school in style with these adorable Back-to-School Gift Treat Tags!

This versatile set includes 40 unique designs in both vibrant colors and black & white, making them perfect for any treat or gift.

Here's what you'll receive:

• 40 Unique Designs: Find the perfect tag to match your treat or gift, with messages like

  • "Get ready for a PAWS-ITIVELY amazing school year!",
  • "It's going to be a BEARY exciting school year!", and
  • "This year is going to be BRIGHT! Welcome to class!"

• Colorful & Ink-Friendly Options: Choose from eye-catching pre-colored tags or print on colorful paper for an ink-saving alternative.

• Easy to Use: Simply print, cut, and attach to your favorite treat or gift!

These charming tags are sure to add a touch of personality and fun to the first day of school. Get ready for smiles and a year of learning!

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It’s a perfect coloring Pages to practice and perfect your coloring skills. Whether you’re just beginning your creative journey, or you’re a coloring connoisseur, everyone can have fun with this exciting and varied collection of patterns. A Gorgeous Activity Sheets Coloring develops motor skills while fostering creativity and imagination.

What You will Get

• 25 lovely Coloring sheets
• PDF + PNG Format
• HIGH QUALITY
• 8.5x11

NOTE

• This is a digital item.

• No physical product or printed material will be shipped.

• No refunds as this is a digital product.

JUST DOWNLOAD, PRINT AND GET STARTED

Embrace the Beauty of Autumn with Our Fall Bulletin Board Kit!

This fall, embrace the warmth and charm of the season with our Fall Bulletin Board Kit. Create a welcoming and inspiring space that captures the magic of autumn and leaves a lasting impression. As the leaves turn golden and the air becomes crisp, it's time to capture the essence of fall and adorn your spaces with the warm, inviting spirit of the season. Our Fall Bulletin Board Kit is the perfect solution to bring the beauty of autumn indoors and create an atmosphere of coziness and creativity.

Key Features:

**Autumnal Splendor**: This bulletin board kit showcases the stunning colors of fall, featuring rich reds, warm oranges, and deep yellows, along with charming leaf motifs that capture the essence of the season.

**Versatile Decor**: Ideal for classrooms, offices, homes, and community centers, our kit offers a versatile and engaging way to display fall-themed artwork, seasonal poems, important information, or gratitude notes during this special time of year.

**Easy Setup**: No need to spend hours decorating. Our kit comes complete with all the elements you need for a captivating display.

**What's Included**:

- Assorted fall-themed cutouts

- Coordinating borders and accents

- Hello Fall Quote

**Educational and Engaging**: Encourage learning and creative expression with a bulletin board that highlights the beauty of nature and the changing seasons. Use it as a teaching tool or simply as an inspiring backdrop for your classroom.

**Quick and Convenient**: Say goodbye to the hassle of DIY decorations. Our ready-made kit saves you time and ensures your fall bulletin board is beautifully presented and seasonally perfect.

Transform your environment into a cozy, autumn haven. Order your Fall Bulletin Board Kit today and let the beauty of fall shine in your space!

This set is included in a YEAR LONG RETRO BUNDLE of bulletin board sets. Each set includes borders, banners, quotes, and multiple accents. Keep your classroom looking fabulous with this retro, groovy, disco bundle. Check it out HERE!

Currently Included:
Back-To-School
Halloween
Thanksgiving
Christmas
Winter
Valentines
March
April
May (Patriotic)
End of Year

What Customers are Saying:
First of all, this is cute as can be! All of it! Secondly, it's already saving me so much time! I loveee it! Thank you so much for creating this! -Stephanie D.

Take a little break to relieve stress and boost your creativity with a variety of Back to school mandalas to color!

As a part of art therapy, nowadays it is widely recognized that coloring of mandalas Quotes is an effective way to find one's inner balance and escape from the hectic everyday life. Find your inner peace and balance while coloring the complex shapes.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• 30 Pages
• (PDF + PNG)
• Large 8.5” x 11” designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper
• High-resolution images
• Unlimited prints
• Great for kids, boys, girls, and teens

Make the perfect gift for anyone who Loves Back to school , This non screen activity can help your child to improve their pencil grip, hand-eye coordination as well as train their brain to focus. Coloring and drawing help kids to relax, self-regulate their mood and develop their imagination. 

What You will Get

• 30 Coloring PAGES
• PDF + PNG Format
• HIGH QUALITY

NOTE

• This is a digital item.

• No physical product or printed material will be shipped.

• No refunds as this is a digital product.

JUST DOWNLOAD, PRINT AND GET STARTED

This special education, Thanksgiving Day, adapted social studies unit explains what Thanksgiving Day is, how we can celebrate it, and gives a definition of common or traditional Thanksgiving terms. Also included in this print-and-go bundle is a lesson plan for the week. Students will end this unit with a better understanding of our history and traditions of Thanksgiving Day. There are two levels included in this unit. Visuals are paired with text throughout the activities. This unit can be used for special education, preschool or kindergarten classrooms.

Thanksgiving Unit

Lesson Plan Included

Reading/LA

Vocabulary Cards: Level 1 and 2

Vocabulary Tracing

First Thanksgiving Book

Vocabulary Definition Match: Level 1 and 2

Thanksgiving Vs Not Thanksgiving Sort

Story Comprehension: Level 1 and 2

Math

Find and Count: Level 1 and 2

Counting: Level 1 and 2

Addition: Level 1 and 2

Subtraction: Level 1 and 2

Money (find the total): Level 1 and 2

Fine Motor

Symbol to Symbol Match: Level 1 and 2

Line Tracing

Cutting Practice: Level 1 and 2

Color by Number: Level 1 and 2

Color by Number: Level 1 and 2

This product is part of YEAR LONG HOLIDAY UNIT BUNDLE.

Holidays Included:

1. Back to School
2. Veteran's Day
3. Thanksgiving
4. Christmas
5. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
6. Valentine's Day
7. St. Patrick's Day
8. Groundhog Day
9. Summer
10. Columbus Day

What's in a bundle?

• Unit Lesson Plans
• Holiday Book
• Adapted Holiday Book
• Vocabulary Words
• Comprehension Practice
• Tracing
• Matching
• Counting
• Cutting
• Coloring

Each Unit includes a few of the following:

• Patterns
• Adding
• Subtracting
• Money
• Graphing
• More or Less Than
• Shapes

Check Out this MASSIVE Bundle HERE!!!

This Retro Christmas Bulletin Board Kit is perfect for the retro, disco-themed Christmas pop this Holiday Season. This Jingle Bell theme will have students excited about coming to school this winter.

This Groovy Christmas Theme is perfect for bulletin boards or class doors.

Included:

Letters

All Cut Outs Pictured:

• Flowers
• Disco Ball
• Vintage Santa
• Smiley Faces
• BoomBox
• Record
• Music Notes
• Lightening Bolt
• Disco Border
• Christmas Lights Banner
• Bow for Disco Ball

This Retro Bulletin Board Kit is now part of a YEAR LONG groovy-disco bundle; you will want to take advantage of this set! This low price won't last long. Each set includes a custom retro banner, border, quote, and accents! Check it out HERE!

Included:

Back to School

Halloween

Thanksgiving

Christmas

Winter

Valentine's Day

St. Patrick's Day

Spring

End of Year

Summer

Make the perfect gift for anyone who Loves Coloring , This non screen activity can help your child to improve their pencil grip, hand-eye coordination as well as train their brain to focus. Coloring and drawing help kids to relax, self-regulate their mood and develop their imagination. 

What You will Get

• 30 Coloring PAGES
• PDF + PNG Format
• HIGH QUALITY

NOTE

• This is a digital item.

• No physical product or printed material will be shipped.

• No refunds as this is a digital product.

JUST DOWNLOAD, PRINT AND GET STARTED

Looking for a simple and powerful way to celebrate diversity in your classroom this New Year? Do you want your classroom to look festive? Then download my New Years Bulletin Board Celebrations Around the World resource! This unique bulletin board features 11 different cultures. Included are interactive mini-posters so students can share their cultures, customs, and traditions while reading about cultures worldwide. It's the perfect way to celebrate the season inclusively!

A low ink set is also included!

These attractive posters create a beautiful bulletin board with minimal prep. Just print on standard 8.5 x 11" paper, laminate, and hang! You can add the student-created posters whenever they are complete. This set has everything you need to decorate for the New Year!

➟ This resource contains mini-posters on the following:

• Nowruz
• Rosh Hashanah
• Omisoka
• New Year’s Day
• Enkuratash
• Hari Raya Nyepi
• Lunar New Year
• Songkran
• Niewjaarsduik
• Tết Nguyên Đán
• "Title" poster for your board
• **The same holiday/festival posters in a low-ink format (interactive slides are all low-ink)

➟ Why this resource?

• Fun & interactive way to learn about 11 different New Year festivals
• Interactive bulletin board allows students to reflect on their own cultural heritage
• Creates an inclusive classroom environment
• All you need to decorate January/February

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Special Education St. Patrick's Day Activity Bundle

This special education St. Patrick's Day activity teaches students the history of the St. Patrick's Day and how we can celebrate it. Follow the weekly schedule laid out for each day for Monday-Friday with St. Patrick themed Reading/LA Activities, Math Activities, and Fine Motor activities. Students will end this unit with a better understanding of St. Patty's Day. There are two levels included in this unit.

Visuals are paired with text throughout the St. Patrick's Day activities.

Included:

St. Patrick's Day Book

St. Patrick's Day Adapted Book

Vocabulary Cards (level 1 and 2)

Vocabulary Tracing

Vocabulary and definition match (level 1 and 2)

Comprehension Pages (level 1 and 2)

Sort St. Patrick's Day and other holidays (level 1 and 2)

Look and Find Holiday Symbols

St. Patrick's Day Patterns (level 1 and 2)

Count Holiday Symbols (level 1 and 2)

Add St. Patrick's Day Symbols (level 1 and 2)

Subtract St. Patrick's Day Symbols (level 1 and 2)

Line Tracing

Cutting Practice

2 Coloring Pages

This product is part of YEAR LONG HOLIDAY UNIT BUNDLE.

Holidays Included:

1. Back to School
2. Veteran's Day
3. Thanksgiving
4. Christmas
5. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
6. Valentine's Day
7. St. Patrick's Day
8. Groundhog Day
9. Summer
10. Columbus Day

What's in a bundle?

• Unit Lesson Plans
• Holiday Book
• Adapted Holiday Book
• Vocabulary Words
• Comprehension Practice
• Tracing
• Matching
• Counting
• Cutting
• Coloring

Each Unit includes a few of the following:

• Patterns
• Adding
• Subtracting
• Money
• Graphing
• More or Less Than
• Shapes

Check Out this MASSIVE Bundle HERE!!!

Most American students are very familiar with Halloween, but have they ever heard of Día de los Muertos? Chances are they are already amped up at this time of year, so why not capitalize on this excitement by squeezing in a little extra cultural enrichment?

This resource includes a Day of the Dead reading comprehension (in English), a list of Spanish vocabulary words that cover key elements of both Day of the Dead and Halloween, and 8 different fun practice worksheets. These also make great bell-ringers, homework or work for early finishers!

Includes:

1. English Reading Comprehension: Kickstart the lesson with a 2 page illustrated reading passage that covers the basics of Día de los Muertos including origins and new holiday-related vocabulary.
2. Short Answer: Provides an opportunity for students to apply knowledge and check comprehension of reading passage
3. Vocabulary List: From la ofrenda to la bruja, continue lesson with a curated list of 25 Day of the Dead and Halloween words in Spanish
4. Venn Diagram: Engage your students in critical thinking as they categorize their new vocabulary by grouping it according to the appropriate holiday.
5. Repetition-Based Learning: Utilize the power of repetition to solidify vocabulary retention. Students will practice writing seasonal words multiple times, enhancing their memory and fluency..
6. Word Jumble: Challenge your students' word recognition skills with an exciting word jumble activity. They'll create their own jumbles to reveal names of Halloween and Day of the Dead vocabulary.
7. Drawing and Labeling: Tap into your students' artistic side as they sketch and label their new words. This activity promotes creativity while reinforcing vocabulary and spelling.
8. Word Search: This activity enhances spelling, vocabulary recognition, and problem-solving skills.
9. Matching: Learners to make connections between words and their translations. By actively associating and pairing words together, learners establish meaningful connections that enhance their understanding and retention of vocabulary.
10. Creative Writing: Students draw from previous language knowledge to create complete sentences relevant to the new vocabulary. This is a slightly more advanced activity that allows students to use higher-level thinking and creativity to form sentences using verb tenses and additional they are familiar with.

The constant buzz and excitement always makes late October one of the most challenging seasons to teach. Give YOURSELF a treat this Halloween/Día de los Muertos - Busy, Happy, and Quiet Students!

*Answer key is included only for Short Answer and Wordsearch activities. Answers will vary for other activities.

If the vocabulary here doesn't quite fit what you are looking for, try my Fall Emergency Sub Lesson Plan.

Check out my other Emergency Spanish Sub Plans for lots of other themed vocabulary sets that can be used for a sub or when you just need an in-person mental health day! :)

A fun and engaging Thanksgiving (or anytime!) project for any social studies class!

Thanksgiving is finally here, and as your students are about to find out, this Turkey Day will be unlike any other. For this year’s feast, you’re inviting three special guests who will travel through time to join you! In this Thanksgiving-themed biography project, students will research the lives of three historical figures, plan out the perfect Thanksgiving dinner, and reflect on what each of their famous guests would be thankful for this holiday season!

Students will create a poster or digital presentation to discuss their historical figures and their Thanksgiving feast!

Project includes:

- Overview and Instructions

- List of 60 significant figures from history

- Printouts for each step of the project

- Grading Rubric and Poster Example

This American Bulletin Board Kit is perfect for the retro, American-themed classroom looking to pop this school year. The retro theme will remind students of the value of being an American.

"Stars and Stripes" is perfect for bulletin boards or classroom doors.

Included:

Quote: Stars and Stripes

Flag Border

American Banner

All Cut Outs Pictured:

• Veteran
• American Top Hat
• American Popsicles
• Stars
• Red, White and Blue Smiley Face

This Retro Bulletin Board Kit is now part of a YEAR LONG groovy-disco bundle; you will want to take advantage of this set! This low price won't last long. Each set includes a custom retro banner, border, quote, and accents! Check it out HERE!

Included:

Back to School

Halloween

Thanksgiving

Christmas

Winter

Valentine's Day

St. Patrick's Day

Spring

End of Year

Summer

Take a little break to relieve stress and boost your creativity with a variety of Animals mandalas to color!

As a part of art therapy, nowadays it is widely recognized that coloring of mandalas is an effective way to find one's inner balance and escape from the hectic everyday life. Find your inner peace and balance while coloring the complex shapes.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• 30 Pages
• (PDF + PNG)
• Large 8.5” x 11” designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper
• High-resolution images
• Unlimited prints
• Great for kids, boys, girls, and teens

A fun and engaging holiday or winter project for any social studies class!

In this activity, students will choose a historical topic, event, or person to research. Based on their research, students will design a snow globe that represents their topic and write a short summary about their chosen topic!

Activity includes:

- Overview and instructions

- 5 different design/layout options

- Extension activity

- Grading rubric

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Make the perfect gift for anyone who Loves Winter , This non screen activity can help your child to improve their pencil grip, hand-eye coordination as well as train their brain to focus. Coloring and drawing help kids to relax, self-regulate their mood and develop their imagination. 

What You will Get

• 30 Coloring PAGES
• PDF + PNG Format
• HIGH QUALITY

NOTE

• This is a digital item.

• No physical product or printed material will be shipped.

• No refunds as this is a digital product.

JUST DOWNLOAD, PRINT AND GET STARTED

Do you want to make learning about Christmas fun and engaging? Do you want to motivate your students to practice their skills in analyzing informational text, close reading, or research? Then download this Christmas Activity WEBQUEST Middle School ELA and Social Studies! This is an entertaining activity that motivates students to explore this holiday's traditions, customs, facts, 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!

➟ Ways to Use This Resource:

• Full Class Activity
• Small Group Instruction
• Homework
• Extra Credit
• Substitute Plan
• ... and more!

➟ This Resource Includes:

• Multi-step Question WebQuest (Print + Digital Formats)
• Reflection Questions
• Instructions & Answer Key
• Live links are provided on the last page of the resource
• Website evaluation form
• Terms of Use

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  Winter Holidays Around the World BULLETIN BOARD
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• Winter Holidays BUNDLE with WebQuest, Trivia Games, & Bulletin Board
• Winter Holidays Around the World 3 Trivia Games with Handout

These special education adapted Martin Luther King Jr. activities explain what Martin Luther King Jr. Day is, why we can celebrate it, and gives a historical account of his life and the importance of his work. Students will end this unit with a better understanding of our Civil Rights and how Martin Luther King Jr. brought about change in our nation. There are two levels included in this unit. Visuals are paired with text throughout the activities.

Included:

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Book

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Adapted Book

Vocabulary Cards (Level 1&2)

Comprehension Pages (Level 1 and 2)

Match Vocabulary to definitions or visuals (Level 1 and 2)

Sort Martin Luther King Jr. Day and other holidays (Level 1 and 2)

Vocabulary Tracing

Count Civil Rights Symbols (Level 1 and 2)

Complete the Patterns (Level 1 and 2)

Civil Rights Symbols Line Tracing

Civil Rights Symbols Cutting Practice

I Have a Dream Coloring Page

This product is part of YEAR LONG HOLIDAY UNIT BUNDLE.

Holidays Included:

1. Back to School
2. Veteran's Day
3. Thanksgiving
4. Christmas
5. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
6. Valentine's Day
7. St. Patrick's Day
8. Groundhog Day
9. Summer
10. Columbus Day

What's in a bundle?

• Unit Lesson Plans
• Holiday Book
• Adapted Holiday Book
• Vocabulary Words
• Comprehension Practice
• Tracing
• Matching
• Counting
• Cutting
• Coloring

Each Unit includes a few of the following:

• Patterns
• Adding
• Subtracting
• Money
• Graphing
• More or Less Than
• Shapes

Check Out this MASSIVE Bundle HERE!!!