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Classroom Objects Word Search - Back To School Students Activities Worksheets
By Zaazoua Mostapha
64 Classroom objects vocabulary terms to search for, this would be a great fun-when-done worksheet to begin the school year. Or send your students home with it for a homework activity. The terms are hidden in all directions and there may be some overlaps making this definitely a challenging puzzle.
The 118 hidden beach vocabulary words are: Backpack, Ballpoint, Beaker, Binder Binder Clips, Blackboard, Book, Bulletin Board, Calculator, Calendar, Chair, Chalk, Clip, Clipboard, Clips, Clock, Colored Pencils, Compass, Computer, Crayons, Desk, Eraser, File Holder, Flask, Funnel, Globe, Glue, Glue Stick, Highlighter, Hole Punch, Laptop, Magnifying Glass, Map, Marker, Notebook, Paint, Paint Brush, Palette, Paper, Paper Bin, Pen, Pencil, Pencil Case, Pencil Sharpener, Pins, Protractor, Ruler, School Bag, Scissors, Scotch Tape, Set Square, Staple Remover, Stapler, Staples, Stencil, Tape, Tape Dispenser, Test Tube, Textbook, Whiteboard, Stickers.
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Draw Your Own Sandcastle! Spring Break | Summer | End of the Year Activity
By The Classroom Globetrotter
Transform your classroom into a medieval adventure with a beachy twist! This engaging and interactive activity is perfect for the days leading up to spring or summer break, capturing students' imaginations while reinforcing their creativity and understanding of history.
What's Included:
Simply print and distribute the sheets to your students, and watch as they embark on a medieval journey filled with learning and creativity. Use as a standalone activity or as part of a larger unit on medieval history or architecture!
Printable Summer End of Year Fun Mazes Puzzles - Fun Brain Games Activities
By The Students Palace
end of the year mazes are the best activities for brain teasing labyrinths, these exercises support learning through play by developing concentration and problem solving skills.
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20 Pages
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AVID End of Year Summer Bucket List Printable Activity
By KJ Inspired Resources
This AVID summer-themed end-of-the-year activity is perfect for any classroom! This product is designed to encompass students’ creativity and get them thinking about their summer goals, plans, and dreams. This PDF is designed to look like a journal or scrapbook page for students to add their flair to!
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Sentence Stems Included:
This summer I will... (with place for picture)
My summer bucket list...
My dream vacation...
What I'll miss most about school...
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Summer Word Search With Answer Key As levels of Difficulty Grow| End of the Year
By Innovative Classroom Ideas
With these Summer Word Searches, get ready for some FUN! Kindergarten, first grade, second grade, third grade, fourth grade, fifth grade, and sixth grade can practice their spelling and word recognition abilities with these printable summer word search pages, which feature many summer-related themes and more! These word searches are a great way to make learning fun and engaging during the summer months.
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Summer Coordinate Plane Graphing Picture: Coconut
By Qiang Ma
This coordinate system graphic art mystery picture would be ideal for students that are just beginning with graphing coordinates or students that need a little extra practice. It is also a great fun activity and engaging worksheets for Grade 4-12 for summer, end of/beginning of School Year, Back to School, or any time of the year. Prep free! Differentiated! Independent!
The picture has two different graphing options to easily provide differentiation in your classroom.
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L'été - Summer French Speaking Listening Activity Taboo Game Communication Orale
By Love Learning Languages - French Resources
Teaching French l'été - summer vocabulary? Looking for an engaging way to get your French students to build their communication skills and vocabulary? Taboo is a fun French speaking and listening game where one student has to guess a word based on clues given in French by other students. The catch is that they cannot mention anything that is included in a list of taboo words.
All of the words on each card are written in French and English. This is very useful as many of the words will be new to students whether they are beginners or very advanced. You can easily modify this game to play it with all levels! You are going to love hearing your students speaking in French to each other about summer.
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Object of the game:
One player tries to get his teammate to guess the word at the top of a card. The player must give clues, but he can't use any of the Taboo words in his description. The taboo words are written beneath the underlined word at the top of the card.
Teams score points for each word successfully guessed. The team with the most points at the end of the game wins.
Beginner students should be allowed to use the French TABOO words printed on the cards. This will encourage them to use new vocabulary and will help them in forming sentences to use as clues.
This French Taboo vocabulary and speaking game includes the following:
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End of the Year | Summer Vacation Suitcase Design | Early Finishers
By Perfectly Planned Designs
Need some fun, End of the Year activities to keep your Early Finishers engaged and on task after testing when the only thing they can think about is summer break? This End of Year Summer Vacation Suitcase Design Activity keeps upper elementary, middle school, and even high school students on task and motivated. Students can complete this activity by designing the suitcase of the country they'd wish to travel to and decorate it with the flag colors, sports teams, cuisine, words or phrases typically used in the country, etc.
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Camp Nowhere - 1994 Movie Comprehension Questions
By Sign with me TOD
The 1994 movie, Camp Nowhere is a coming of age movie for preteens and teens. The movie discusses problem solving skills, following rules, working together, growing up, breaking the rules, owning up to mistakes that were made, taking responsibility for your actions, finding yourself, making decisions, and being a good friend. The comprehension questions in this product relate with the movie as well as students own experiences. Students can answer these comprehension questions as they watch the movie or after they have finished the movie. At the end of the packet, there are longer comprehnsion questions asked that relate with the movie. Answer key is included in this product for short answer and multiple choice questions provided in this product.
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End of Year | 20 Summer Early Finishers Coloring Pages for SEL
By Teach Savvy Store
End of Year | 20 Summer Early Finishers Coloring Pages for SEL: Explore the ultimate summer-themed end-of-the-year coloring resource featuring 20 captivating pages designed for self-expression and mindfulness. Ideal for early finishers in May, June & July. Each coloring page is adorned with adorable summer quotes or phrases, adding a heartwarming touch to the creative process. Use for bulletin boards, early finishers, rewards, and more!
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Summer Collaborative Writing Activity
By Language Arts Excellence
Celebrate summer with this engaging communal story-telling activity!
"Summer Collaborative Story Time" is a communal story-telling activity in which students practice using Freytag's Pyramid plot structure in their own narrative writing. In this activity, each student begins a story inspired by a unique summery-themed photograph. They are prompted to write the exposition of the tale by introducing the setting and main characters. After the allotted amount of time, the story is then passed to another student who is prompted to write the inciting incident or conflict and begin to detail the rising action. The paper is passed from student to student twice more until the story is resolved. When the stories are finished, the worksheet is returned to the original student who can then make edits and is responsible for producing a final draft.
With this intrinsically engaging activity, each student has the chance to tap into their creativity while applying knowledge of the 7 steps of Freytag's Pyramid. It is a great activity to introduce or reinforce the plot diagram and is ideal for the end of the year or in summer school. Since it runs itself, the lesson is also great for substitute plans or on those days when you need a quick plan to get you through the day. I trust you will find that your students will ask for this activity again and again!
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Pythagorean Theorem Pixel Art Activity
By Matemaths
Pythagorean Theorem Mystery Picture! Engage your students with this seamless, self-checking exercise where they can refine their skills in deducing the missing leg or hypotenuse of right triangles by applying the Pythagorean Theorem.
No preparation needed.
Students will use Google Sheets to solve 20 problems and reveal a fun summer-themed picture.
Ideal for seventh grade math or as a sub-plan.
It’s a great way to introduce additional problems for
· End of Year test review and prep
· Additional materials for remediation
· Individual and whole class assignments
· Lesson plan activity for substitute teachers
Solutions are included for your convenience.
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Printable Summer Saison Mazes Puzzles Games - End of the Year Activities
By Kingdom of Printables
Summer mazes are the best activities for brain teasing labyrinths, these exercises support learning through play by developing concentration and problem solving skills.
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This is an excellent starter worksheet of puzzles, the right choice for a child's first introduction to sudoku, good activity that reinforces logic and problem-solving, this worksheet is perfect for road trips or anytime you need some peace and quiet without resorting to turning on the TV.
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Dollar Up Shopping Worksheets - Camping Store - Life Skills
By FUNctional Academics Educator
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This is a NO PREP, print and go resource!
This download includes:
Level 1 - Prices Given – Multiple Choice
Level 2 - Students Write in Price - Multiple Choice
Level 3 - Students Write in Price & Answer
A total of 28 different worksheets & 352 questions.
This resource is designed to develop essential life skills in students through engaging and practical activities. The download includes a realistic store catalog featuring vivid pictures and corresponding prices. With a scaffolded approach, the worksheets gradually increase in difficulty, allowing students to progress and build upon their skills.
These differentiated life skills worksheets utilize the “dollar up" method, providing students with visual-priced store ads as a reference. Each worksheet is carefully coordinated with the catalog, requiring students to search for the item's price and then determine the amount of money needed for purchase. By practicing these exercises, students develop proficiency in calculating the "dollar up" amount and assessing whether they have sufficient funds to make the purchase.
This resource is designed to foster critical thinking, decision-making, and financial literacy in students, equipping them with practical skills for real-world scenarios.
Number of Items: 16
Item Price Range: $1.74 - $36.46
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Ocean Animals Summer Mandala Coloring Pages Sheets - End of the year Activities
By My Crafty Resources
Take a little break to relieve stress and boost your creativity with a variety of End of the year | Summer 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.
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10 Summer Vocabulary Word Search Puzzles Worksheets Activity - 100 Word to Find
By Zaazoua Mostapha
10 word search puzzles with 100 summer vocabulary terms to search for, this would be a great fun-when-done worksheet to end the school year. Or send your students home with it for a vacation activity. The terms are hidden in all directions and there may be some overlaps making this definitely a challenging puzzle.
The 100 hidden summer vocabulary words are: BALL - CONCH - FINS - ISLAND - NEAPTIDE - SALTWATER - SHELLFISH - SUNBATHE - TENNIS - WALRUS - BEACH - COOLBOX - FISH - KAYAK - OCEAN - SAND - SHIP - SUNBURN - TIDE - WATER - BEACHBALL - COOLER - FISHING - KELP - PADDLEBOAT - SANDALS - SHOREBIRDS - SUNGLASSES - TOWEL - WATERSLIDE - BIKINI - CORAL - FLIPPERS - KICKBOARD - PALMTREE - SANDCASTLE - SHORTS - SUNSCREEN - TSHIRT - WAVES - BOARDWALK - CRAB - FRISBEE - LAGOON - POPSICLE - SCUBA - SNACKS - SUNSHADE - TSUNAMI - WAVY - BUCKET - CURRENTS - GOGGLES - LAKESHORE - RACKET - SEA - SNORKEL - SURF - UMBRELLA - WEEKEND - CANOE - DECKCHAIR - HERMITCRAB - LIFEJACKET - RELAX - SEASTAR - SPADE - SURFBOARD - UNDERTOW - WHALE - CATAMARAN - DIVE - HIGHTIDE - LIFEGUARD - RUBBERRING - SEAGULL - STARFISH - SWIM - UNDERWATER - WHARF - COAST - DRINK - ICECREAM - LIGHTHOUSE - SAIL - SEAHORSE - SUN - SWIMFINS - VACATION - WIND - COCONUT - FAMILY - INTERTIDALZONE - MUSSELS - SAILBOAT - SHARK - SUNHAT - SWIM SUIT -VOLLEYBALL - YACHT.
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Biography on a Beach Ball – End of Year, Spring Break, Summer - Research Project
By The Classroom Globetrotter
Celebrate the End of the Year with This Fun and Creative Biography Activity!
Biography on a Beach Ball is the perfect end-of-year, spring break, or summer activity to keep students engaged while celebrating historical figures or personal heroes. This exciting, hands-on project lets students combine research with creativity by designing a biography beach ball that highlights the life, achievements, and impact of notable individuals.
This activity is great for wrapping up the school year with a fun, relaxed approach to biographical research, all while promoting teamwork and classroom interaction. It works just as well for a spring break or summer project to keep students’ research skills sharp!
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This fun and engaging resource is perfect for middle school and high school history, social studies, or ELA classrooms, providing a creative twist on traditional research projects. Your students will love researching and presenting their biographies on a beach ball!
Printable Flag Day Word Search With Solutions- Fun End of the year Activities
By The Students Palace
Flag Day Word Search are the best activities for brain teasing labyrinths, these exercises support learning through play by developing concentration and problem solving skills.
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15 Pages
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End of the Year / Before Summer Break Activity | Stand Up Sit Down Game
By KJ Inspired Resources
Introducing the perfect end-of-year classroom digital game - "Google Slides Stand-Up"! This interactive and engaging before-summer-break game is designed to help your students reflect on their academic accomplishments and experiences throughout the school year as well as share exciting plans for the summer!
With "Google Slides Stand-Up," you'll have access to a set of pre-made slides with an editable template for you to customize to fit your own classroom needs.
As students read each statement, they will stand up if it relates to them. This not only provides a fun and interactive way to celebrate their achievements, but it also encourages students to reflect on their growth and progress over the school year while sharing exciting things coming up in their lives for the summer.
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Directions:
Read the statement on the slide
Students who relate to the statement will stand
Allow time for students to look around and share commonalities
Sample Slides:
Stand up if you're going on a trip this summer.
Stand up if you played a sport this school year.
Stand up if you made straight A's this school year.
What's Included:
20 "stand up if" google slides
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Blank Stand Up If slide to create your own
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Graduation Coordinate Plane Graphing Picture: Monster Graduate 1
By Qiang Ma
This coordinate plane summer graduation graphic art would be ideal for students that are just beginning with graphing coordinates or students that need a little extra practice. It is also a great fun activity. Use for end of year, graduation, or any time of the year. Grade 4-12.
The pictures have two different graphing options to easily provide differentiation in your classroom. Prep free! Differentiated!
- One picture to be graphed in first quadrant with positive whole numbers only only
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