$5 - $10 8th Grade Holidays/Seasonal Worksheets (by date, oldest first)

Immerse your students in the fascinating history of Halloween with this comprehensive 2-week lesson plan and scope and sequence.  Covering the origins of Halloween, symbols, global celebrations, religious views, and its commercialization, this resource is perfect for middle and high school classrooms.  Included is a detailed lesson plan and scope & sequence that guide you through each day, ensuring a structured approach to teaching.  The PowerPoint presentation visually enhances learning, making complex topics engaging and easy to understand. Perfect for history, social studies, or cultural studies units, this pack provides everything you need to teach a well-rounded and informative unit on Halloween.

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This is a NO PREP, print & go resource.

THIS IS THE CANADIAN DOLLAR VERSION OF THIS RESOURCE!

For the US Dollar version click below:

Holiday Shopping Task Cards - US Dollar

This download includes:

• 2 different levels
• 2 money pages
• Total of 34 different worksheets & 132 questions
• Answer key included for Dollar Up, Do You Have Enough, What is the Total Cost & Reflection Pages

This resource is also available in a BUNDLE saving you over 20% - Holiday BUNDLE

Level 1 - Loonie, Toonie & Bills Only (Items up to $25.00 and totals up to $40.00)

- 1 Product with Price Tag - What is the Dollar Up Amount - 6 questions

- 5 Product with Price Tag - Do You Have Enough Pages – 3 questions per page

- 5 Product with Price Tag – Circle How Much Money You Need – 3 questions per page

- 5 What is the Total Cost - adding 2 or 3 items – 3 questions per page - Whole dollar or .25 & .50 cents (Ex. $2.00 + 1.25 or $3.00 + $3.50 multiple quarters are not used in one problem)

- Reflection page with 10 questions

Level 2 - Bills & All Coins (Items up to $25.00 and totals up to $40.00)

-1 Product with Price Tag - What is the Dollar Up Amount - 6 questions

- 5 Product with Price Tag - Do You Have Enough Pages – 3 questions per page

- 5 Product with Price Tag – Circle How Much Money You Need – 3 questions per page

- 5 What is the Total Cost - adding 2 or 3 items – 3 questions per page - Real product prices used.

- Reflection page with 10 questions

This is a paper based, HOLIDAY themed resource. Products featured are Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza and Winter themed.

This resource is designed to expose students to a variety of real-world shopping situations. Students are given a prices on products and are asked to look at the money provided and determine if they have enough money. Students will also be asked look at the price of real products and identify the correct amount of money needed. Students will also calculate totals of multiple items

How to use this product:

•Print out and have students complete as a worksheet/ workbook.

•Print & laminate for repeated use for fast finishers.

•Project pages onto the board to complete as a class. Have students take turns coloring or circling the correct amount of money.

•Project pages onto board and have student use the cut out or laminated money to present the correct dollar up amount needed for each question.

Check out some of my other Holiday resources:

December Life Skills Morning Work - Holiday Edition - BUNDLE

Budget Unit - Holiday Edition

Holiday Shopping Task Cards

Product Label Comprehension - Holiday Edition

December Life Skills Morning Work - Holiday Edition - Paper

December Life Skills Morning Work - Holiday Edition - Digital

Understanding Instructions - Holiday Edition

This Valentine's day craft activity bundle includes 4 February holiday printables that are ready to go, easy and require no prep

Great for:

1. bulletin boards
2. classroom displays
3. hallway decorations for valentines day and the 100th day of school
4. Valentine's Day writing activities
5. Valentine's Day letter writing

100th Day of School Craft

• When I'm 100 years old writing prompt and paper
• Matching graphic organizer included
• Engaging writing prompt for the 100th Day of School celebration
• Printable templates for easy organization and implementation
• Graphic organizer to reinforce organization and share ideas
• Ideal for classroom celebrations of the 100th day of school

Valentine's Day Self Love and what I love about my school

• Inspiring craft activity to promote self-love
• Encourages students to reflect what they love about their school
• Printable templates for easy distribution
• Students write on hearts and and focus on the positive aspects of themselves and their school

Writing Paper

• Adorable writing paper design including hearts, and spacing great for 1st, 2nd and 3rd graders.
• Perfect for notes to classmates, creative writing prompts, and journal writing, or letters to parents and teachers
• Enhances student engagement and encourages expression

Valentine's Day Mailbox Decorations for 2nd Graders

• Printable mailbox decorations for Valentine's Day class celebrations
• Designed specifically for kindergarten, 1st grade,2nd-grade, or third grade classrooms
• Students love decorating and personalizing their mailboxes
• print and go, no prep, easy implementation

February Planning and fun crafts taken care of!

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AVID End of Year | May Early Finisher Activity Packet-With WICOR Skills: This engaging resource is great for early finishers, sub plans, or even as printable worksheets used in study hall. It combines fun activities with academic enrichment, offering a blend of end of year-themed fun and educational content. Students will enjoy exciting challenges, goal-setting exercises, planning for next year, and an inspiring reading passage accompanied by thought-provoking questions, and more!

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Directions:

1. option 1- print and hole punch, students keep the pack in the AVID section of their binders and complete when they finish tutorials or class work early
2. option 2- use for sub plans in the month of April
3. option 3- students complete pieces of the packet each Friday through the month of April

21 Pages Included in This Packet:

• A cover page
• Simple career interest survey with questions page
• Team building game design
• My academic goal for next school year
• Career clusters this or that
• Brag sheet
• Grow sheet
• Spring finish the story
• Classmate shoutout
• AVID memories
• Memorial Day wordsearch
• Cinco De Mayo reading passage
• Cinco De Mayo open ended questions
• CInco De Mayo inquiry page
• May zentangle
• Next school year anticipation page
• GPA calculation
• My tumbler page
• Sudoku with answer key
• Maze with answer key

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AVID Back to School | August Early Finisher Activity Packet-With WICOR Skills: This engaging resource is great for the month of August! Use for early finishers, sub plans, or even as printable worksheets used in study hall. It combines fun activities with academic enrichment, offering a blend of back to school fun and educational content. Students will enjoy exciting challenges, goal-setting exercises, graphic organizers and an inspiring reading passage accompanied by thought-provoking questions, and more!

Get this packet and one for every month of the year by purchasing the AVID Early Finisher Bundle HERE! :)

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Directions:

1. option 1- print and hole punch, students keep the pack in the AVID section of their binders and complete when they finish tutorials or class work early
2. option 2- use for sub plans in the month of August
3. option 3- students complete pieces of the packet each Friday through the month of August

21 Pages Included in This Packet:

• A cover page
• What is AVID reading passage with questions
• What is AVID Costa's questions
• Academic SMART goal sheet
• Create your own missions statement
• SAT vocabulary
• Non-academic SMART goal sheet
• Student interest survey
• My AVID binder symbols page
• Pathos, ethos and logos worksheet
• AVID student Frayer model
• Think about it sheet
• AVID contract review with questions
• All about me this or that
• Partner interview sheet
• In my AVID era coloring page
• Back to school finish the story prompt
• Sudoku
• Summer snapshots
• Maze challenge
• Sudoku answer key
• Maze answer key

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AVID Back to School | September Early Finisher Activity Packet-With WICOR Skills: This engaging resource is great for the month of September! Use for early finishers, sub plans, or even as printable worksheets used in study hall. It combines fun activities with academic enrichment, offering a blend of back to school fun and educational content. Students will enjoy exciting challenges, goal-setting exercises, graphic organizers and a reading passage accompanied by thought-provoking questions, and more!

Get this packet and one for every month of the year by purchasing the AVID Early Finisher Bundle HERE! :)

✨AVID Growing Bundle✨

✨AVID Back to School Bundle✨

Directions:

1. option 1- print and hole punch, students keep the pack in the AVID section of their binders and complete when they finish tutorials or class work early
2. option 2- use for sub plans in the month of September
3. option 3- students complete pieces of the packet each Friday through the month of September

21 Pages Included in This Packet:

• A cover page
• Finish the Story with lined paper
• Sudoku (with answer key)
• Academic Goal Sheet
• Non-Academic Goal Sheet
• Autumn Word Search (with answer key)
• Create Your Own AVID Word Search
• Connecting Thinking Sheet- using notes from a core class
• Think About It Reflection Sheet
• My AVID Family Bingo
• SAT Vocabulary Chart
• Create an AVID Graphic Organizer
• Organization Checklist and Goal Setting
• 4 Day School Week Passage with questions
• Connecting Thinking- writing questions over the passage
• AVID Survey
• Riddle Me This (with answer key)
• Coloring Page with Inspirational Quote
• WICOR This- adding WICOR activities seen in other classes
• Creating an AVID Classroom Slogan
• AVID Goals Sheet

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AVID Valentine's Day February Early Finisher Packet - Includes WICOR Skills: This engaging resource This engaging resource is great for early finishers, sub plans, or even study hall. It combines fun activities with academic enrichment, offering a blend of Valentine's Day spirit and educational content. Students will enjoy exciting challenges, goal-setting exercises, a reorganization checklist for binders, and an inspiring reading passage accompanied by thought-provoking questions, and more!

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✨AVID Early Finisher Packet for Any Month✨

Directions:

1. option 1- print and hole punch, students keep the pack in the AVID section of their binders and complete when they finish tutorials or class work early
2. option 2- use for sub plans in the month of february
3. option 3- students complete pieces of the packet each Friday through the month of February

21 Pages Included in This Packet:

• A cover page
• Reading passage about Walt Disney and the challenges he overcame as a student
• Reading response questions
• An inquiry page where students write leveled questions in response to the reading
• Creative Writing Prompt
• Binder checklist where students reflect on their binder organization in January and set a goal for February
• Academic SMART goal-setting
• Non-academic SMART goal-setting
• Zentaglemindfulness coloring page
• Self-care list
• Finish the picture
• Word search
• Create your own Valentine's Day word search
• Sudoku
• Word scramble
• Maze
• Word hub
• What do I love thinking web
• Coloring page

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AVID Spring | April Early Finisher Activity Packet-With WICOR Skills: This engaging resource is great for early finishers, sub plans, or even as printable worksheets used in study hall. It combines fun activities with academic enrichment, offering a blend of spring-themed fun and educational content. Students will enjoy exciting challenges, goal-setting exercises, a reorganization checklist for binders, and an inspiring reading passage accompanied by thought-provoking questions, and more!

Check out the Spring Bundle HERE

✨AVID Growing Bundle✨

✨AVID Early Finisher Packet for Any Month✨

Directions:

1. option 1- print and hole punch, students keep the pack in the AVID section of their binders and complete when they finish tutorials or class work early
2. option 2- use for sub plans in the month of April
3. option 3- students complete pieces of the packet each Friday through the month of April

21 Pages Included in This Packet:

• A cover page
• Inspiring reading passage about Elon Musk
• Reading response questions
• An inquiry page where students write leveled questions in response to the reading
• My Leadership Legacy worksheet
• Career Pathways worksheet
• 2 creative inquiry pages where students have to problem solve and generate solutions to problems
• Creative Writing Prompt
• Binder checklist where students reflect on their binder organization and set a goal
• Academic SMART goal-setting
• Non-academic SMART goal-setting
• Spring Zentangel
• Earth Day coloring page
• Finish the picture
• Word search
• Sudoku with answer key
• Word scramble with answer key
• Maze with answer key

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AVID St. Patrick's Day | March Early Finisher Activity Packet-With WICOR Skills: This engaging resource This engaging resource is great for early finishers, sub plans, or even study hall. It combines fun activities with academic enrichment, offering a blend of St. Patrick's Day spirit, March Madness and educational content. Students will enjoy exciting challenges, goal-setting exercises, a reorganization checklist for binders, and an inspiring reading passage accompanied by thought-provoking questions, and more!

Check out the Spring Bundle HERE

✨AVID Growing Bundle✨

✨AVID Early Finisher Packet for Any Month✨

Directions:

1. option 1- print and hole punch, students keep the pack in the AVID section of their binders and complete when they finish tutorials or class work early
2. option 2- use for sub plans in the month of March
3. option 3- students complete pieces of the packet each Friday through the month of March

21 Pages Included in This Packet:

• A cover page
• Reading passage about LeBron James and the obstacles he overcame
• Reading response questions
• An inquiry page where students write leveled questions in response to the reading
• Calculating GPA and goal-setting page
• WICOR This: students will add examples of WICOR they have seen in their classes
• Creative Writing Prompt
• Binder checklist where students reflect on their binder organization and set a goal
• Academic SMART goal-setting
• Non-academic SMART goal-setting
• "A goal without a plan is just a wish" coloring page
• WICOR This: students will add examples of WICOR they have seen in their classes
• Finish the picture
• Word search
• Sudoku
• Word scramble
• Maze
• Word hub
• This or that page
• March reflection page

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This no-prep Haunted Locations Research Activity is designed for middle and high school history students, engaging them in both historical and paranormal investigations. This worksheet encourages critical thinking, research skills, and group discussions as students explore famous haunted sites. It is perfect for Halloween-themed lessons, blending history with folklore. Ideal for teachers looking for an interactive and engaging activity that stimulates curiosity and collaborative learning.

What’s Included:

• Lesson Plan - Individual and/or small groups lesson plan
• Haunted Locations Worksheets (Multiple historical locations included)
• Creative Writing Task: Ghost story or reflective diary entry
• Discussion Prompts: Compare historical facts vs. folklore

The haunted places included:

• The Bell Witch Cave (Tennessee)
• LaLaurie Mansion (New Orleans, Louisiana)
• Alcatraz Island (California)
• The Winchester Mystery House (San Jose, California)
• Gettysburg Battlefield (Pennsylvania)
• The Myrtles Plantation (Louisiana)
• Waverly Hills Sanatorium (Kentucky)
• The Queen Mary (California)
• Eastern State Penitentiary (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
• The Stanley Hotel (Colorado)​​​​​.

Skills Developed Through This Activity:

• Critical analysis of historical and paranormal topics
• Research using valid sources
• Collaborative group discussions and presentations
• Creative writing based on historical settings

How to Use this Activity in Your Classroom:

• Start with an introduction on the historical significance of haunted locations.
• Distribute worksheets for individual research on randomly assigned locations.
• Encourage group sharing of findings, with a focus on historical vs. folklore perspectives.
• Wrap up with a creative writing task related to a haunted site.

Common Core Outcomes:

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.WHST.6-8.7: Conduct short research projects to answer a question.
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.7.1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions.

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS):

• §113.42 (28F): Use critical-thinking skills to organize and use information from valid sources​.

This no-prep Haunted Locations Research Activity is designed for middle and high school history students, engaging them in both historical and paranormal investigations. This worksheet encourages critical thinking, research skills, and group discussions as students explore famous haunted sites. It is perfect for Halloween-themed lessons, blending history with folklore. Ideal for teachers looking for an interactive and engaging activity that stimulates curiosity and collaborative learning.

What’s Included:

• Lesson Plan - Individual and/or small groups lesson plan
• Haunted Locations Worksheets (Multiple historical locations included)
• Creative Writing Task: Ghost story or reflective diary entry
• Discussion Prompts: Compare historical facts vs. folklore

The haunted places included:

• The Bell Witch Cave (Tennessee)
• LaLaurie Mansion (New Orleans, Louisiana)
• Alcatraz Island (California)
• The Winchester Mystery House (San Jose, California)
• Gettysburg Battlefield (Pennsylvania)
• The Myrtles Plantation (Louisiana)
• Waverly Hills Sanatorium (Kentucky)
• The Queen Mary (California)
• Eastern State Penitentiary (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
• The Stanley Hotel (Colorado)​​​​​.

Skills Developed Through This Activity:

• Critical analysis of historical and paranormal topics
• Research using valid sources
• Collaborative group discussions and presentations
• Creative writing based on historical settings

How to Use this Activity in Your Classroom:

• Start with an introduction on the historical significance of haunted locations.
• Distribute worksheets for individual research on randomly assigned locations.
• Encourage group sharing of findings, with a focus on historical vs. folklore perspectives.
• Wrap up with a creative writing task related to a haunted site.

Common Core Outcomes:

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.WHST.6-8.7: Conduct short research projects to answer a question.
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.7.1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions.

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS):

• §113.42 (28F): Use critical-thinking skills to organize and use information from valid sources​.

Unravel the Mysteries of the Maya: A Captivating Journey Through Their Lost Civilization

Embark on an extraordinary adventure into the heart of the Mayan world! This comprehensive reading comprehension worksheet delves into the captivating mysteries, groundbreaking achievements, and enduring legacy of this remarkable civilization. Explore their towering pyramids, decipher their complex writing system, and unravel the secrets of their daily life, rituals, and beliefs.

What's Inside:

• Immersive reading passage: Transports students to the peak of Mayan civilization, uncovering their fascinating cities, advanced knowledge, and unique cultural practices.
• Diverse question types: Multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions assess comprehension, analysis, and critical thinking skills.
• Primary source exploration: Analyze an excerpt from a historical text, strengthening source evaluation and historical understanding skills.
• Unveiling hidden wonders: Explore iconic sites like Chichen Itza and Tikal, comparing Mayan pyramids to other civilizations and delving into their astronomical significance.
• Beyond the surface: Discover the daily lives of the Maya, from their food and clothing to social structures and the fascinating history of chocolate.
• Decoding the cosmos: Understand the remarkable accuracy of the Mayan calendar system and its deep connection to their celestial observations.
• Leaders and legacies: Learn about the powerful Mayan rulers and their lasting impact on the civilization.
• Comprehensive answer key: Save time and ensure accuracy with a detailed answer key for all questions.

Learning Objectives:

• Analyze the key characteristics and achievements of Mayan civilization, including city-states, architecture, writing systems, and scientific advancements.
• Compare and contrast Mayan cultural practices, like ball games and rituals, with those of other civilizations.
• Evaluate the impact of astronomy on Mayan daily life, architecture, and calendar systems.
• Understand the complex social structure and daily lives of the Maya, including food, clothing, and the significance of chocolate.
• Explain the theories and ongoing research surrounding the decline and collapse of the Mayan civilization.
• Appreciate the enduring legacy of the Maya and their contributions to various fields of knowledge.
• Develop critical reading, comprehension, analysis, and evaluation skills.

Common Core Standards Addressed:

• RI.4.1, RI.5.1, RI.6.1: Read closely and determine what the text says explicitly and implicitly.
• RI.4.2, RI.5.2, RI.6.2: Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development.
• RI.4.3, RI.5.3, RI.6.3: Analyze how and why authors use evidence to support their claims.
• RI.4.7, RI.5.7, RI.6.7: Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information.
• WHST.4.2, WHST.5.2, WHST.6.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information.

Saddle up for a Valentine's Day celebration with our Howdy Valentine's Day Coloring Pack! This delightful pack features 8 pages of charming designs centered around classic cowboy elements such as boots, hats, and hearts, perfect for spreading love and cheer in the Wild West style.

Inside, you'll find intricately detailed illustrations of cowboy boots adorned with hearts, hats with romantic embellishments, and heart-shaped lassos to capture your creativity. Each page is designed with care to provide hours of relaxing and enjoyable coloring experience for both kids and adults alike.

Whether you're a seasoned cowpoke or a greenhorn in the coloring world, our

Howdy Valentine's Day Coloring Pack offers something for everyone. Let your imagination roam free as you bring these Western-themed designs to life with your favorite colors and shades.

So round up your crayons, grab your spurs, and get ready to create some heartwarming masterpieces with our Howdy Valentine's Day Coloring Pack. It's sure to be a rootin' tootin' good time for all!

Includes a PDF pack of 8 pages. Some include sayings such as Happy Valentine's Day and Howdy Valentine. There are also options without words.

Break the monotony and ignite enthusiasm with this fun and interesting reading about the history of piñatas! This ready-to-use reading activity in English about the history of piñatas will fuel your students' curiosity about piñatas and get them thinking about similar traditions in their own culture.

This resource includes:

  ✅ 3 versions of the four-page reading passage, all written in English

  ✅ a pre-reading anticipation guide

  ✅ 2 post-reading comprehension activities

  ✅ 2 post-reading writing activities

  ✅ answer keys for the anticipation guide and comprehension activities

  ✅ teacher tips and suggestions for extension activities

This super low-prep activity makes for a great sub plan, filler lesson between units, or a fun addition to a unit on family and celebrations.

The best part? Your students will make connections between their own culture and the target culture, all while practicing analytical thinking, reading, and writing! Because the passages and activities are all in English, students can focus on comprehension without a language barrier. This resource is perfect for a Spanish 1 class, world cultures class, or exploratory language program.

The reading passage is included in this resource at three different grade levels: 9th-10th, 7th-8th, and 4th-5th.

Copyright © Rachel Bailey (La Señorita Creativa®) All Rights Reserved

Permission to copy for single classroom use only.

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Let your students discover birthday traditions in the Spanish-speaking world with this exciting reading resource! This ready-to-use reading activity in English about birthday traditions will get your students excited to learn about how other countries celebrate birthdays. 

This resource includes:

  ✅ 3 versions of the two-page reading passage, all written in English

  ✅ a pre-reading anticipation guide

  ✅ 2 post-reading comprehension activities

  ✅ 2 post-reading writing activities

  ✅ answer keys for the anticipation guide and comprehension activities

  ✅ teacher tips and suggestions for extension activities

This super low-prep activity makes for a great sub plan, filler lesson between units, or a fun addition to a unit on family and celebrations. The best part? Your students will make connections between their own culture and the target culture, all while practicing analytical thinking, reading, and writing! Because the passages and activities are all in English, students can focus on comprehension without a language barrier. This resource is perfect for a Spanish 1 class, world cultures class, or exploratory language program.

The reading passage is included in this resource at three different grade levels: 9th-10th, 7th-8th, and 4th-5th.

Copyright © Rachel Bailey (La Señorita Creativa®) All Rights Reserved

Permission to copy for single classroom use only.

Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.

The holidays are an equally magical and crazy time. Why not capitalize on this excitement by squeezing in a little vocabulary enrichment and give yourself a break at the same time?
This resource includes a list of 25 Navidad-themed vocabulary words in Spanish with 10 different fun practice sheets. You can use all these versatile activities in a single instructional day or parcel them out as bell-ringers or fillers throughout the month.

Files include:

1. Vocabulary List: Kickstart the lesson with a curated list of 25 Christmas words in Spanish. From elves and snowflakes to reindeer and the big guy, this list hits all the highlights of the season.

2. Repetition-Based Learning: Utilize the power of repetition to solidify vocabulary retention. Students will practice writing Christmas words multiple times, enhancing their memory and fluency.

3. Categorizing: Engage your students in critical thinking as they categorize their new vocabulary by grouping it into different mugs of steaming cocoa.

4. Word Jumble: Challenge your students' word recognition skills with an exciting word jumble activity.

5. 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.

6. Word Search: This activity enhances spelling, vocabulary recognition, and problem-solving skills.

7. Matching: Learners make connections between words and visual representations. By actively associating and pairing words and images, learners establish meaningful connections that enhance their understanding and retention of vocabulary.

8. Short Answer: Provide an opportunity for students to apply the vocabulary in meaningful ways. By constructing responses, students connect the vocabulary to specific contexts, demonstrating their understanding of how the words are used. This application helps with recall and enhances their ability to use it effectively.

9. 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.

10. Article Practice: Reinforce grammar basics through organizing nouns by gender.

11. Code Breaker: Decoding the vocabulary is like solving a puzzle. It encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills as learners work to match the symbols to the correct letters to form vocabulary while providing ongoing review and reinforcement.

Give YOURSELF a gift this season - Busy, Happy, and Quiet Students!

*Answer key is included only for Categorizing, Short Answer, Matching, Article Practice, Jumble, and Wordsearch activities. Answers will vary for other activities.

Pair with my Navidad Vocabulary Dominoes, Navidad Vocabulary Cut & Paste Bingo, Navidad Flashcards, or Navidad Vocabulary Dice for even more fun!

If you are looking for something a little more secular, try my Winter 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! :)

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The holidays are an equally magical and crazy time. Why not capitalize on this excitement by squeezing in a little vocabulary enrichment and give yourself a break at the same time?
This resource includes a list of 25 Noël-themed vocabulary words in French with 10 different fun practice sheets. You can use all these versatile activities in a single instructional day or parcel them out as bell-ringers or fillers throughout the month.

Files include:

1. Vocabulary List: Kickstart the lesson with a curated list of 25 Christmas words in French. From elves and snowflakes to reindeer and the big guy, this list hits all the highlights of the season.

2. Repetition-Based Learning: Utilize the power of repetition to solidify vocabulary retention. Students will practice writing Christmas words multiple times, enhancing their memory and fluency.

3. Categorizing: Engage your students in critical thinking as they categorize their new vocabulary by grouping it into different mugs of steaming cocoa.

4. Word Jumble: Challenge your students' word recognition skills with an exciting word jumble activity.

5. 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.

6. Word Search: This activity enhances spelling, vocabulary recognition, and problem-solving skills.

7. Matching: Learners make connections between words and visual representations. By actively associating and pairing words and images, learners establish meaningful connections that enhance their understanding and retention of vocabulary.

8. Short Answer: Provide an opportunity for students to apply the vocabulary in meaningful ways. By constructing responses, students connect the vocabulary to specific contexts, demonstrating their understanding of how the words are used. This application helps with recall and enhances their ability to use it effectively.

9. 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.

10. Article Practice: Reinforce grammar basics through organizing nouns by gender.

11. Code Breaker: Decoding the vocabulary is like solving a puzzle. It encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills as learners work to match the symbols to the correct letters to form vocabulary while providing ongoing review and reinforcement.

Give YOURSELF a gift this season - Busy, Happy, and Quiet Students!

*Answer key is included only for Categorizing, Short Answer, Matching, Article Practice, Jumble, and Wordsearch activities. Answers will vary for other activities.

Pair with my Noël Vocabulary Dominoes, Noël Vocabulary Cut & Paste Bingo, French Noël Flashcards, or Noël Vocabulary Dice for even more fun!

Looking for something a little more secular? Try my Winter Vocabulary and Emergency Sub Plan. This one is good all season long!

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Halloween is here- be prepared for the classroom crazies AND save 20% by bundling! Designed for beginning and intermediate Spanish students, this bundle covers essential Halloween and Día De Los Muertos-themed vocabulary and cultural lessons.

It includes:

• Day of the Dead/Día De Los Muertos & Halloween Reading Comprehension Packet – A detailed reading passage about Day of the Dead with comprehension questions, Venn diagram, word jumble and more!
• Day of the Dead/Día De Los Muertos Wordsearch- 15 Spanish Halloween and Day of the Dead vocabulary words and a bonus Spanish-to-English translation sheet!
• Halloween/Noche de Brujas Illustrated Vocabulary Maze - Illustrated vocabulary chart (with a blank version for labeling and a labeled version for drawing), an illustrated vocabulary maze for practice, and a blank maze for students to create their own puzzles!

This bundle is ideal for both Spanish teachers looking to incorporate seasonal themes and educators needing emergency sub plans. Students will expand their Spanish vocabulary with fun and culturally relevant words like "spider," "pumpkin", and "witch" improve reading comprehension, and gain insights into Día De Los Muertos traditions.

Halloween is here- be prepared for the classroom crazies AND save 20% by bundling! Designed for beginning and intermediate French students, this bundle covers essential Halloween-themed vocabulary.

It includes:

• Halloween Vocabulary/Emergency Sub Packet – List of 25 Halloween words in French and 7 practice activities (matching, short answers, jumble and more!)
• French Halloween Wordsearch- 15 French Halloween vocabulary words and a bonus French-to-English translation sheet!
• French Halloween/La Fête d'Halloween Illustrated Vocabulary Maze - Illustrated vocabulary chart (with a blank version for labeling and a labeled version for drawing), an illustrated vocabulary maze for practice, and a blank maze for students to create their own puzzles!

This bundle is ideal for both French teachers looking to incorporate seasonal themes and educators needing emergency sub plans. Students will expand their French vocabulary with fun and seasonally relevant words like "spider," "pumpkin", "witch" and dozens more!

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BUNDLE Holidays and Themes Writing Prompts for 7th-9th Grade | Engaging Middle School and Junior High Writing Activities

This collection of engaging writing prompts is designed to help students express themselves, explore new ideas, and develop their writing skills in a fun and inspiring way.
What’s Inside?

• 408 Poetry Prompts
• 306 Creative Writing Prompts
• No Prep Needed

Educational Benefits

• Enhances Writing Skills: Students practice and improve their writing skills through structured and creative exercises.
• Encourages Self-Expression: Prompts provide an outlet for students to express their thoughts, feelings, and ideas, fostering a sense of individuality and confidence.
• Stimulates Creativity: Diverse and imaginative prompts inspire students to think outside the box and explore new ways of writing.

Perfect for Various Settings
This versatile resource is ideal for:

• Classroom Activities: Use as part of your regular writing curriculum, in writing centers, or as warm-up exercises.
• Homework Assignments: Assign as homework to reinforce classroom learning and encourage creative writing at home.
• Supplemental Practice: Great for extra practice, early finishers, or as enrichment activities.
• Home Learning: Perfect for parents looking for engaging and educational activities to support their child's writing development.

Holidays and Themes Included:

1. 4th of July/USA
2. American Symbols
3. Arctic Animals
4. Around the World
5. Asian American History
6. Back to School
7. Beach/Ocean
8. Black History
9. Camping
10. Christmas
11. Cooking/Baking
12. Earth Day
13. Easter
14. Election
15. End of School Year/Summer
16. Fall
17. Farm
18. Father's Day
19. Groundhog Day
20. Halloween
21. Memorial Day
22. Mother's Day
23. Presidents' Day
24. Seasons
25. Space
26. Spring
27. St. Patrick's Day
28. Thanksgiving
29. Valentine's Day
30. Weather
31. Winter
32. Winter Holidays
33. Women's History
34. Zoo