Less than $5 9th Grade Holidays/Seasonal Independent Work Packet (by date, oldest first)

Unveil the Maya Mysteries: Gods, Games & Rituals - A Captivating Reading Adventure

Dive into the heart of Mayan civilization! This engaging reading comprehension worksheet explores their fascinating religious beliefs and rituals, from majestic ball games to intricate offerings. Uncover captivating myths, decode a primary source, and answer thought-provoking questions, revealing the Maya's unique connection to the divine.

What's Inside:

• Immersive reading passage: Transports students to an ancient world of gods, myths, and rituals, exploring their profound impact on daily life.
• Diverse question types: Multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions assess comprehension, analysis, and critical thinking skills.
• Primary source analysis: Decipher an excerpt from the Popol Vuh, strengthening historical understanding and source evaluation skills.
• Unveiling connections: Explore the symbolic meanings behind ball games, offerings, and sacrifices, gaining insights into their complex belief system.
• Comprehensive answer key: Save time and ensure accuracy with a detailed answer key for all questions.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the diverse Maya deities and their roles in the universe.
• Explore the creation myth in the Popol Vuh and its significance.
• Analyze the symbolic meaning and cultural importance of the ball game Pok-a-Tok.
• Examine the Maya practice of blood offerings and sacrifices within their historical context.
• Appreciate the enduring legacy of Maya religious beliefs and their relevance today.
• Develop critical reading, comprehension, and analytical thinking 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.

If you're anything like me, you do your best to wrap up your gradebook BEFORE the last day of school (or sooner!)--which leaves you looking for activities that will keep your students busy (and they will actually enjoy!) I have just what you need!

This activity set includes a variety of NINE activities that can be used as stand-alone activities or used as part of a choice board menu (also included as a PDF or editable digital version!).

Included in this fun set, you'll get:

⛱️ Thank You Cards for students to write Thank You notes to teachers

-3 designs

-2 Styles:
1/2 sheet (one fold)
1/4 sheet (two folds)

⛱️ Year-in-Review/End-of-Year Time Capsule Activity

⛱️ Make a Brochure for Next Year's Students

-Lined & Unlined Versions Included

⛱️ Summer Word Search w/ Answer Key

⛱️ Summer Acrostic Poem Template

⛱️ Class Mascot & Theme Song Activity

⛱️ Year-in-Review Flashback One-Pager

-Structured, Graphic-Organizer & Blank Versions Included

⛱️ Book Review Template

⛱️ Theme Park Logic Puzzle w/ Answer Key

⛱️ Choice Board Menu Option w/ access to a digital menu board version

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Stay standards-based while having a little fun with St. Patrick's Day! This reading comprehension passage about St. Patrick's Day is engaging and has several great features:

• Full, engaging reading passage about St. Patrick's Day

• 10 multiple choice questions in a variety of formats:

-Traditional multiple choice

-A set of task cards

-A Google Form (linked in the PDF)

• Multiple skills assessed
  -Text Evidence
  -Context Clues
  -Tone & Mood
  -Figurative Language (Metaphor)
  -Main Idea & Details
  -Summary
  -Graphic Elements

• 10 Quick Write Prompts
  **-**extension
  -warm-ups
  -use with a current grammar/writing skill

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! :)

Laissez le bon temps rouler! There is nothing like Mardi Gras to get your students excited about French!
This resource includes a list of 25 Mardi Gras themed vocabulary words in French with 7 different fun practice sheets. You can use all these versatile activities in a single instructional day, parcel them out as bell-ringers/morning work, or as a complete sub pan!

Files include:

1. Vocabulary List: Kickstart the lesson with a curated list of 25 Mardi Gras words in French. From "Gâteau des Rois " to "Déguisement", 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 Mardi Gras words multiple times, enhancing their memory and fluency.
3. 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.
4. Word Search: This activity enhances spelling, vocabulary recognition, and problem-solving skills.
5. Alphabetizing: Alphabetizing vocabulary requires active cognitive processing. Students must analyze the words, compare their initial letters, and determine their correct placement in the alphabetical sequence. This cognitive engagement deepens understanding and promotes stronger memory connections with the vocabulary terms.
6. 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.
7. 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. French and English question options
8. Article Practice: Reinforce grammar basics through organizing nouns by gender.

These are so easy they make great emergency sub plans even if your substitute has ZERO French skills. These easy print-and-go resources will keep your students quietly learning whether you are there or not!

Don't have time for all of these activities? Just download the French Mardi Gras Wordsearch by itself!

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

If you are looking for more seasonal vocabulary Enrichment, try my Winter Vocabulary Emergency Sub Lesson Plan.

Not feeling well or just looking for a quiet day to reinforce vocabulary? Check out my French Vocabulary Practice and Emergency 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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It's the most wonderful time of the year. Help students master French Christmas/Noël vocabulary through interactive and engaging maze activities!

This resource has 4 different worksheets plus an illustrated chart to ensure comprehensive vocabulary coverage. It's perfect for holiday enrichment, promoting creative learning, and offering a thorough review. Whether used in classroom activities, homework assignments, or left with a substitute, these versatile cultural worksheets are perfect for every French teacher's toolkit.

What’s included:

1. Illustrated Vocabulary Chart: 15 holiday words with French translations.
2. Blank Vocabulary Chart: An illustrated chart without labels for students to complete.
3. Illustration Activity: A labeled vocabulary chart for students to illustrate.
4. Illustrated Vocabulary Maze: A fun and challenging way to reinforce vocabulary.
5. Blank Vocabulary Maze: Allows students to create their own maze, encouraging creativity and deeper learning.

This resource not only builds French language skills but also fosters critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving. Mix and match these sheets to find the best fit for your class. Download now and watch your students’ vocabulary knowledge grow. Great for ELL too!

Want more Christmas fun? Check out French Noël/Christmas Vocabulary Games, Worksheets, Activity MEGA Bundle!! You can also find lots more vocabulary sets at French Vocabulary/Sub Plans!

Can't get enough mazes? View all my French Vocabulary Mazes.

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It's the most wonderful time of the year! Help students master Spanish Christmas/Navidad vocabulary through interactive and maze engaging activities.

This resource has 4 different worksheets plus an illustrated chart to ensure comprehensive vocabulary coverage. It's perfect for holiday enrichment, promoting creative learning, and offering a thorough review. Whether used in classroom activities, homework assignments, or left with a substitute, these versatile cultural worksheets are perfect for every Spanish teacher's toolkit.

What’s included:

1. Illustrated Vocabulary Chart: 15 holiday words with Spanish translations.
2. Blank Vocabulary Chart: An illustrated chart without labels for students to complete.
3. Illustration Activity: A labeled vocabulary chart for students to illustrate.
4. Illustrated Vocabulary Maze: A fun and challenging way to reinforce vocabulary.
5. Blank Vocabulary Maze: Allows students to create their own maze, encouraging creativity and deeper learning.

This resource not only builds Spanish language skills but also fosters critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving. Mix and match these sheets to find the best fit for your class. Download now and watch your students’ vocabulary knowledge grow. Great for ELL too!

Want more Christmas fun? Check out Spanish Navidad/Christmas Vocabulary Games, Worksheets, Activity MEGA Bundle!! You can also find lots more vocabulary sets at Spanish Vocabulary/Sub Plans!

Can't get enough mazes? View all my Spanish Vocabulary Mazes.

Earn TeachShare credits for your next purchase by leaving a review! Reviews play a crucial role in helping me improve and create better resources. They also provide valuable insights for other educators who are considering this product. Thank you so much for your support! vocabulary through interactive and engaging activities.

Be prepared for emergency absences with this hassle-free, print-and-go seasonally themed lesson plan that will keep your students engaged and quietly focused on independent learning.
This emergency sub lesson plan is packed with fun and interactive activities that will enrich your students' Spanish Spring/Easter vocabulary.
Here's what's included in this ready-to-use resource:

1. Vocabulary List: Kickstart the lesson with a curated list of 25 Spanish Spring/Easter-based words. Includes foods, weather, clothing, traditional symbols of the season and more. This lesson has some
2. Repetition-Based Learning: Utilize the power of repetition to solidify vocabulary retention. Students will practice writing Spring words multiple times, enhancing their memory and fluency.
3. Alphabetizing: Alphabetizing vocabulary requires active cognitive processing. Students must analyze the words, compare their initial letters, and determine their correct placement in the alphabetical sequence. This cognitive engagement deepens understanding and promotes stronger memory connections with the vocabulary terms.
4. Categorizing: Engage your students in critical thinking as they categorize their new vocabulary This activity encourages them to analyze and sort words according to different genres.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.

Keep your students engaged and quietly learning even if your substitute has ZERO Spanish skills!

*Answer key is included only for Categorizing, Short Answer, and Codebreaker activities. Answers will vary for other activities.

Check out my other Emergency Spanish Vocabulary/Sub Plans!

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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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It's time for everything pumpkin! Unfortunately, it's also time for back to school germs. Be prepared with this hassle-free, print-and-go seasonally themed lesson plan that will keep your students engaged and quietly focused on independently learning some bonus Fall vocabulary!
This vocabulary lesson plan is packed with fun and interactive activities that will enrich your students' Spanish Autumn vocabulary -whether you are there or not!
Here's what's included in this ready-to-use resource:

1. Vocabulary List: Kickstart the lesson with a curated list of 25 Spanish Autumn-based words. Includes foods, weather, clothing, traditional symbols of the season and more.
2. Repetition-Based Learning: Utilize the power of repetition to solidify vocabulary retention. Students will practice writing Autumn words multiple times, enhancing their memory and fluency.
3. Matching: Learners 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.
4. 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.
5. Alphabetizing: Alphabetizing vocabulary requires active cognitive processing. Students must analyze the words, compare their initial letters, and determine their correct placement in the alphabetical sequence. This cognitive engagement deepens their understanding and promotes stronger memory connections with the vocabulary terms.
6. Word Search: Let your students become puzzle masters! They'll create their very own word search puzzles using new vocabulary. This activity enhances spelling, vocabulary recognition, and problem-solving skills.
7. Magic Square: Learners must analyze the available options and find the correct matches. This process stimulates critical thinking, encourages logical reasoning, and enhances cognitive skills, all while reinforcing the vocabulary.
8. 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.

Keep your students engaged and quietly learning even if your substitute has ZERO Spanish skills!

*Answer key is included only for the Magic Squares activity. Answers will vary for other activities.

Check out my other Emergency Spanish Vocabulary/Sub Plans!

While Thanksgiving isn't widely observed throughout the Spanish-speaking world, American students certainly love to talk turkey!

Why not capitalize on this excitement by squeezing in a little extra Spanish vocabulary enrichment and giving yourself a break at the same time?

This resource includes a list of 25 Thanksgiving vocabulary words in Spanish with 8 different fun practice worksheets. You can use all these versatile activities in a single instructional day or parcel them out as bell-ringers, homework, or exit tickets throughout the month of November.

Files include:

1. Vocabulary List: Kickstart the lesson with a curated list of 25 Thanksgiving-related words in Spanish. Includes people, foods, tableware and activities.
2. Repetition-Based Learning: Utilize the power of repetition to solidify vocabulary retention. Students will practice writing Thanksgiving 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 cornucopia.
4. Drawing and Labeling: Tap into your students' artistic side as they sketch and label their new words. They will label an existing place setting and draw and label a Thanksgiving meal. This activity promotes creativity while reinforcing vocabulary and spelling.
5. Word Search: This activity enhances spelling, vocabulary recognition, and problem-solving skills.
6. 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. Questions are in English.
7. Magic Square: Learners must analyze the available options and find the correct matches. This process stimulates critical thinking, encourages logical reasoning, and enhances cognitive skills, all while reinforcing the vocabulary.
8. Leaves of Gratitude: Students reflect on the blessings in their lives by using new and existing vocabulary to state what they are thankful for.
9. 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..

This year you can be thankful for busy and engaged students!

*Answer key is included only for Categorizing, Short Answer, Magic Square, 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! :)

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Love is in the air! Why not capitalize on all the festivities with a little sweet Valentine vocabulary enrichment for your students?

This resource includes a list of 25 Valentine's Day themed vocabulary words in Spanish with 7 different fun practice sheets. You can use all these versatile activities in a single instructional day, parcel them out as bell-ringers/morning work, or as a complete sub pan!

Files include:

1. Vocabulary List: Kickstart the lesson with a curated list of 25 Valentine's words in Spanish. From "heart" and "poetry" to "teddy bear" and "balloons", 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 Valentine's Day words multiple times, enhancing their memory and fluency.

3. 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.

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

5. Alphabetizing: Alphabetizing vocabulary requires active cognitive processing. Students must analyze the words, compare their initial letters, and determine their correct placement in the alphabetical sequence. This cognitive engagement deepens understanding and promotes stronger memory connections with the vocabulary terms.

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 Spanish Valentine's vocabulary.

7. 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.

8. 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.

Give yourself a treat this Valentine's Day - Busy, Happy, and Quiet Students!

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

Don't need this much material? Try just a quick Valentine's Wordsearch.

If you are looking for more seasonal vocabulary Enrichment, try my Winter Vocabulary Emergency Sub Lesson Plan.

Not feeling well? Check out my 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! :)

Earn TeachShare credits for your next purchase by leaving a review! Reviews play a crucial role in helping me improve and create better resources. They also provide valuable insights for other educators who are considering this product. Thank you so much for your support!

Love is in the air! Why not capitalize on all the festivities with a little sweet French Valentine vocabulary enrichment for your students?

This resource includes a list of 25 Valentine's Day themed vocabulary words in French with 7 different fun practice sheets. You can use all these versatile activities in a single instructional day, parcel them out as bell-ringers/morning work, or as a complete sub pan!

Files include:

1. Vocabulary List: Kickstart the lesson with a curated list of 25 Valentine's words in French. From "heart" and "poetry" to "teddy bear" and "balloons", 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 Valentine's Day words multiple times, enhancing their memory and fluency.
3. 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.
4. Word Search: This activity enhances spelling, vocabulary recognition, and problem-solving skills.
5. Alphabetizing: Alphabetizing vocabulary requires active cognitive processing. Students must analyze the words, compare their initial letters, and determine their correct placement in the alphabetical sequence. This cognitive engagement deepens understanding and promotes stronger memory connections with the vocabulary terms.
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 French Valentine's vocabulary.
7. 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.
8. 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.

These are so easy they make great emergency sub plans even if your substitute has ZERO French skills!

Give yourself a treat this Valentine's Day - Busy, Happy, and Quiet Students!

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

Don't need this much material? Try just a quick Valentine's Wordsearch.

If you are looking for more seasonal vocabulary Enrichment, try my Winter Vocabulary Emergency Sub Lesson Plan.

Not feeling well? Check out my French Vocabulary Emergency 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! :)

Earn TeachShare credits for your next purchase by leaving a review! Reviews play a crucial role in helping me improve and create better resources. They also provide valuable insights for other educators who are considering this product. Thank you so much for your support!

It's time for everything pumpkin! Unfortunately, it's also time for back to school germs. Be prepared with this hassle-free, print-and-go seasonally themed lesson plan that will keep your students engaged and quietly focused on independently learning some bonus Fall vocabulary!

This vocabulary lesson plan is packed with fun and interactive activities that will enrich your students' French Autumn vocabulary -whether you are there or not!

Here's what's included in this ready-to-use resource:

1. Vocabulary List: Kickstart the lesson with a curated list of 25 French Autumn-based words. Includes foods, weather, clothing, traditional symbols of the season and more.
2. Repetition-Based Learning: Utilize the power of repetition to solidify vocabulary retention. Students will practice writing Autumn words multiple times, enhancing their memory and fluency.
3. Matching: Learners 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.
4. 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.
5. Alphabetizing: Alphabetizing vocabulary requires active cognitive processing. Students must analyze the words, compare their initial letters, and determine their correct placement in the alphabetical sequence. This cognitive engagement deepens their understanding and promotes stronger memory connections with the vocabulary terms.
6. Word Search: Let your students become puzzle masters! They'll create their very own word search puzzles using new vocabulary. This activity enhances spelling, vocabulary recognition, and problem-solving skills.
7. Magic Square: Learners must analyze the available options and find the correct matches. This process stimulates critical thinking, encourages logical reasoning, and enhances cognitive skills, all while reinforcing the vocabulary.
8. 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 vocabulary they are already familiar with.

Keep your students engaged and quietly learning even if your substitute has ZERO French skills!

*Answer key is included only for the Magic Squares activity. Answers will vary for other activities.

Check out my other Emergency French Sub Plans!

Earn TeachShare credits for your next purchase by leaving a review! Reviews play a crucial role in helping me improve and create better resources. They also provide valuable insights for other educators who are considering this product. Thank you so much for your support!

Are you looking for a Valentine's Day activity that is engaging and fun? Do you struggle to find a way to teach about this holiday that is motivating? Then download this edtiable Valentine's Day Activity Research WEBQUEST! This comprehensive research project allows students to explore the history, customs, and traditions of this holiday. This research activity is perfect for the week of Valentine's Day, 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!

➟ Ways to Use This Resource:

• Full Class Activity
• Week of Valentine's Day
• Small Group Instruction
• Homework
• Extra Credit
• Substitute Plan
• ... and more!

➟ This Resource Includes:

• WebQuest (Print + Digital Formats)
• An editable version of the WebQuest
• Instructions, Reflection Questions, Answer Key
• Live links are provided on the last page of the resource
• Website evaluation form
• Terms of Use

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Looking for fun Halloween activities for those early finishers? Do you need some challenging, after testing activities to keep your early finishers engaged, while being festive? This resource features 3 Halloween-themed fun-filled pages of independent work like puzzles, games, and SEL-centered drawing and coloring activities...and best of all because there's 4 activities per page, there are fewer pages for you to print!

➜ These activity sheets can keep upper elementary, middle school, and even high school students on task and motivated.

12 activities included in this resource:

• 1 Sudoku with solution
• 1 Maze - with solution
• 1 Word Search - Halloween-themed with 10 words
• 1 Tic Tac Toe partner game
• 1 Complete the Picture
• 1 Mandala Coloring
• 1 Think Outside the Box Drawing
• 1 Dots and Boxes partner game
• 1 DIY Word Search activity
• 1 Design Your Jack o Lantern activity
• 1 Pop Art coloring
• 1 Grid Drawing Challenge

➜ It'll keep your kids busy and coming back for more! It is a great no-prep resource that you can use any time of year for a fun, engaging activity that your students will LOVE!

Perfect for:

• early finishers
• class parties
• soft starts
• morning work
• independent classwork
• small groups
• sub work
• class games
• end of day
• after testing
• end of the year
• brain breaks

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Do you need some fun activities to keep your early finishers engaged during the winter month of March to help celebrate St. Patrick's Day? Perfect for fillers and
brain breaks! This monthly packet features 20 fun pages of independent work like puzzles, games, and SEL-centered drawing and coloring activities.

This March-themed Early Finishers Packet will keep elementary and middle school students busy when they finish their work! They'll love the fun games they can play with a partner quietly, or the selection of challenging puzzles and creative activities this packet offers!

***CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW FOR FOR FULL DETAILS!***

Included in the Resource:

• 1 Crossword Puzzle with solution
• 1 Sudoku with solution
• 1 Maze - with solution
• 1 Word Search
• 1 Tic Tac Toe partner game
• 1 Dot to Dot
• 1 Word Escape Puzzle - with answer key
• 1 Complete the Picture Symmetry sheet
• 1 Positive Affirmation Mandala Coloring Page
• 1 Think Outside the Box Drawing Sheets - 4 per page!
• 1 Pop Art Coloring Page
• 2 More Coloring Pages
• 1 Grid Drawing Challenge
• 1 Word Work Activity
• 1 Word Scramble with solution
• 1 I Spy Page
• 1 DIY Color by Number
• 1 Design Time Page
• 1 Connect the Dots partner game

This resource requires NO PREP - simply print and staple each packet or use the activities separately. Either way, it's guaranteed to keep your kiddos busy and engaged. I often like to challenge the class with an activity from the pack and offer a small reward to whoever solves the puzzle first! So fun! A black & white cover is included.

✔️ LOOKING FOR MORE EARLY FINISHER PACKETS?

► If you love this packet and want one for every month, then save over 50% by purchasing the ⭐️**Monthly Early Finisher Bundle**⭐️ This Bundle includes all 12 months of the year and has fun activities themed for each month!! 

**Prep is quick and easy…**Simply print off a packet for each month and students always know what to do when they’re done early!

TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID…

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Mrs. Drope says, "My students LOVE this packet. The maze and the dot to make a box is their favorite. Thank you for such a complete packet.”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Ivory S. says, "This was so easy and convenient to throw onto the printer the last week of school. My students loved the word scrambles and the crossword puzzle. I cannot wait to use this again!”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Alison J. says, "Great early finisher activity pack. Print them out for students to use all year long. Thank you!”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Jennifer F. says, "Great for after testing! Super fun and useful to keep kids working quietly!”

PERFECT FOR...

• early finishers
• morning work
• independent classwork
• small groups
• sub work
• class games
• end of day
• after testing
• end of the year
• brain breaks
• fillers

Have a question?

Please check out the Q&A section or message me and I'll get back to you within 24 hours.

✔️Don't forget to leave me feedback! I love to hear what my buyers say, how the product worked for them, and any feedback I can use to improve my product! (It also earns you points towards future TeachShare Purchases)

**For personal and single classroom use only. If using with multiple classrooms, please purchase additional licenses at the discounted rate.**

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Do you need some fun activities to keep your early finishers engaged during the winter month of January to help celebrate the New Year? Perfect for brain breaks! This monthly packet features 20 fun pages of independent work like puzzles, games, and SEL-centered drawing and coloring activities.

This January-themed Early Finishers Packet will keep elementary and middle school students busy when they finish their work! They'll love the fun games they can play with a partner quietly, or the selection of challenging puzzles and creative activities this packet offers!

***CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW FOR FOR FULL DETAILS!***

Included in the Resource:

• 1 Crossword Puzzle with solution
• 1 Sudoku with solution
• 1 Maze - with solution
• 1 Word Search
• 1 Tic Tac Toe partner game
• 1 Dot to Dot
• 1 Word Escape Puzzle - with answer key
• 1 Complete the Picture Symmetry sheet
• 1 Positive Affirmation Mandala Coloring Page
• 1 Think Outside the Box Drawing Sheets - 4 per page!
• 1 Pop Art Coloring Page
• 2 More Coloring Pages
• 1 Grid Drawing Challenge
• 1 Word Work Activity
• 1 Word Scramble with solution
• 1 I Spy Page
• 1 DIY Color by Number
• 1 Design Time Page
• 1 Connect the Dots partner game

This resource requires NO PREP - simply print and staple each packet or use the activities separately. Either way, it's guaranteed to keep your kiddos busy and engaged. I often like to challenge the class with an activity from the pack and offer a small reward to whoever solves the puzzle first! So fun! A black & white cover is included.

✔️ LOOKING FOR MORE EARLY FINISHER PACKETS?

► If you love this packet and want one for every month, then save over 50% by purchasing the ⭐️**Monthly Early Finisher Bundle**⭐️ This Bundle includes all 12 months of the year and has fun activities themed for each month!! 

**Prep is quick and easy…**Simply print off a packet for each month and students always know what to do when they’re done early!

TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID…

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Mrs. Drope says, "My students LOVE this packet. The maze and the dot to make a box is their favorite. Thank you for such a complete packet.”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Ivory S. says, "This was so easy and convenient to throw onto the printer the last week of school. My students loved the word scrambles and the crossword puzzle. I cannot wait to use this again!”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Alison J. says, "Great early finisher activity pack. Print them out for students to use all year long. Thank you!”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Jennifer F. says, "Great for after testing! Super fun and useful to keep kids working quietly!”

PERFECT FOR...

• early finishers
• morning work
• independent classwork
• small groups
• sub work
• class games
• end of day
• after testing
• end of the year
• brain breaks
• fillers

Have a question?

Please check out the Q&A section or message me and I'll get back to you within 24 hours.

✔️Don't forget to leave me feedback! I love to hear what my buyers say, how the product worked for them, and any feedback I can use to improve my product! (It also earns you points towards future TeachShare Purchases)

**For personal and single classroom use only. If using with multiple classrooms, please purchase additional licenses at the discounted rate.**

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Do you need some fun activities to keep your early finishers engaged during the winter month of February to help celebrate Valentine's Day? Perfect for fillers and
brain breaks! This monthly packet features 20 fun pages of independent work like puzzles, games, and SEL-centered drawing and coloring activities.

This February-themed Early Finishers Packet will keep elementary and middle school students busy when they finish their work! They'll love the fun games they can play with a partner quietly, or the selection of challenging puzzles and creative activities this packet offers!

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***CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW FOR FOR FULL DETAILS!***

Included in the Resource:

• 1 Crossword Puzzle with solution
• 1 Sudoku with solution
• 1 Maze - with solution
• 1 Word Search
• 1 Tic Tac Toe partner game
• 1 Dot to Dot
• 1 Word Escape Puzzle - with answer key
• 1 Complete the Picture Symmetry sheet
• 1 Positive Affirmation Mandala Coloring Page
• 1 Think Outside the Box Drawing Sheets - 4 per page!
• 1 Pop Art Coloring Page
• 2 More Coloring Pages
• 1 Grid Drawing Challenge
• 1 Word Work Activity
• 1 Word Scramble with solution
• 1 I Spy Page
• 1 DIY Color by Number
• 1 Design Time Page
• 1 Connect the Dots partner game

This resource requires NO PREP - simply print and staple each packet or use the activities separately. Either way, it's guaranteed to keep your kiddos busy and engaged. I often like to challenge the class with an activity from the pack and offer a small reward to whoever solves the puzzle first! So fun! A black & white cover is included.

✔️ LOOKING FOR MORE EARLY FINISHER PACKETS?

► If you love this packet and want one for every month, then save over 50% by purchasing the ⭐️**Monthly Early Finisher Bundle**⭐️ This Bundle includes all 12 months of the year and has fun activities themed for each month!! 

**Prep is quick and easy…**Simply print off a packet for each month and students always know what to do when they’re done early!

TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID…

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Mrs. Drope says, "My students LOVE this packet. The maze and the dot to make a box is their favorite. Thank you for such a complete packet.”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Ivory S. says, "This was so easy and convenient to throw onto the printer the last week of school. My students loved the word scrambles and the crossword puzzle. I cannot wait to use this again!”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Alison J. says, "Great early finisher activity pack. Print them out for students to use all year long. Thank you!”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Jennifer F. says, "Great for after testing! Super fun and useful to keep kids working quietly!”

PERFECT FOR...

• early finishers
• morning work
• independent classwork
• small groups
• sub work
• class games
• end of day
• after testing
• end of the year
• brain breaks
• fillers

Have a question?

Please check out the Q&A section or message me and I'll get back to you within 24 hours.

✔️Don't forget to leave me feedback! I love to hear what my buyers say, how the product worked for them, and any feedback I can use to improve my product! (It also earns you points towards future TeachShare Purchases)

**For personal and single classroom use only. If using with multiple classrooms, please purchase additional licenses at the discounted rate.**

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Includes 20 fun pages! Do you need some fun No Prep Winter activities to keep your early finishers engaged during the December and Christmas Holidays? Perfect for Winter Break! This monthly packet features tons of independent work like puzzles, games, and SEL-centered drawing and coloring activities.

This December-themed Early Finishers Packet will keep elementary and middle school students busy when they finish their work! They'll love the fun games they can play with a partner quietly, or the selection of challenging puzzles and creative activities this packet offers! ***Save now by buying the Ultimate Christmas Bundle that includes this resource and tons of others making it everything you need for a seamless holiday!

***CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW FOR FOR FULL DETAILS!***

Included in the Resource:

• 1 Crossword Puzzle with solution
• 1 Sudoku with solution
• 1 Maze - with solution
• 1 Word Search
• 1 Tic Tac Toe partner game
• 1 Dot to Dot
• 1 Word Escape Puzzle - with answer key
• 1 Complete the Picture Symmetry sheet
• 1 Positive Affirmation Mandala Coloring Page
• 1 Think Outside the Box Drawing Sheets - 4 per page!
• 1 Pop Art Coloring Page
• 2 More Coloring Pages
• 1 Grid Drawing Challenge
• 1 Word Work Activity
• 1 Word Scramble with solution
• 1 I Spy Page
• 1 DIY Color by Number
• 1 Design Time Page
• 1 Connect the Dots partner game

This resource requires NO PREP - simply print and staple each packet or use the activities separately. Either way, it's guaranteed to keep your kiddos busy and engaged. I often like to challenge the class with an activity from the pack and offer a small reward to whoever solves the puzzle first! So fun! A black & white cover is included.

✔️ LOOKING FOR MORE EARLY FINISHER PACKETS?

► If you love this packet and want one for every month, then save over 50% by purchasing the ⭐️**Monthly Early Finisher Bundle**⭐️ This Bundle includes all 12 months of the year and has fun activities themed for each month!! 

**Prep is quick and easy…**Simply print off a packet for each month and students always know what to do when they’re done early!

TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID…

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Mrs. Drope says, "My students LOVE this packet. The maze and the dot to make a box is their favorite. Thank you for such a complete packet.”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Ivory S. says, "This was so easy and convenient to throw onto the printer the last week of school. My students loved the word scrambles and the crossword puzzle. I cannot wait to use this again!”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Alison J. says, "Great early finisher activity pack. Print them out for students to use all year long. Thank you!”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Jennifer F. says, "Great for after testing! Super fun and useful to keep kids working quietly!”

PERFECT FOR...

• early finishers
• morning work
• independent classwork
• small groups
• sub work
• class games
• end of day
• after testing
• end of the year
• brain breaks
• fillers

Have a question?

Please check out the Q&A section or message me and I'll get back to you within 24 hours.

✔️Don't forget to leave me feedback! I love to hear what my buyers say, how the product worked for them, and any feedback I can use to improve my product! (It also earns you points towards future TeachShare Purchases)

**For personal and single classroom use only. If using with multiple classrooms, please purchase additional licenses at the discounted rate.**

★I would love to have you as my newest follower!★ Click here to follow.