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By Language Arts Excellence
This resource features a bundle of all of our lesson plans, materials, and activities for Paolo Coelo's inspirational best-selling novel, The Alchemist. Each product is thoughtfully crafted and allows students to think outside the box by delving deeply into the novel's themes, characters, and plot development. Lessons have all been classroom-tested and allow for differentiation while encouraging optimal student engagement. You will not find tedious lists of comprehension questions and vocabulary words in this bundle; instead you will find materials that will bring the novel to life!
Included in this Bundle:
⭐ The Alchemist "Silent Conversation" Quote Pass Activity
This product features a thoughtful and engaging activity for use during the study of The Alchemist. Centering around 5 different provocative passages from the book, this lesson provides your students with a chance to think, reflect, and respond to their peers without ever saying a word. This creative approach is a great way to differentiate instruction among your students and allows even your most quiet students to shine. I am confident that this no-prep lesson will become a must-do activity within your unit on The Alchemist!
⭐ The Alchemist Anticipation Guide & Lesson Plan
This product features an anticipation guide for The Alchemist, and a meticulously-explained lesson plan that is in my opinion, the absolute best way to approach a new novel. Using a non-intimidating method called "Numbered Heads", this activity will get your students thinking, writing, conversing, and reporting about themes you will be encountering during your study of The Alchemist.
⭐ The Alchemist Bell Ringer Journal Prompts
This resource features a set of 25 reader response journal prompts for use during your unit on The Alchemist. Each bell ringer is comprised of a quote from the novel and a thoughtfully crafted question that encourages students to personally connect with his inspirational words. Prompts can be used as bell-ringers (most popular and mean the first 5 minutes of every class for a month are planned for you!), summarizers, stations, full class or small group discussion questions, for homework, task cards, sub plans, as a filler activity… the possibilities are endless!
⭐ The Alchemist ESCAPE ROOM
This meticulously-crafted resource features all of the materials you need to conduct a full-length Escape Room for The Alchemist. Planning an escape room may seem like quite the daunting task, but this product provides everything from the basics and set-up instructions to answer keys so that yours runs smoothly from start to finish. The activity involves movement, energy, creative thinking and most of all, collaboration. All tasks are skills-based so that with this fun lesson, learning is not sacrificed. Your students will be having so much fun that they won’t even realize the higher order thinking skills they are applying in the playing of this game!
⭐ The Alchemist Quote Posters
Make your classroom pop with this set of 20 gorgeous posters featuring quotes from The Alchemist. Each 7.5 x 7.5 (square) poster contains a provocative quote from the novel imposed over a stunning photograph meant to inspire your students and motivate them to follow their dreams. The square format is reminiscent of Instagram and makes for an eye-catching arrangement on your wall or bulletin board. I suggest laminating the posters and using them not just during your Alchemist unit, but all year long!
⭐ The Alchemist Socratic Seminar Materials
This resource features lesson plans and materials to conduct a formal set of Socratic Seminars for The Alchemist. Socratic Seminars (or "Fish Bowl" Conversations as referred to in this resource) are higher order ways of assessing whether your students are able to understand and react to your class texts. These seminars rely on the power of inquiry and allow students to take the lead in their learning and discussion. The only problem? They require a great deal of preparation. Fortunately, this student-tested resource includes everything you need to conduct a structured and formal set of Socratic Seminars in your classroom surrounding The Alchemist... and no preparation is required by you at all.
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Spring Break ELA Escape Room Bundle - In Class & Digital
By Language Arts Excellence
This bundle includes the in-class and digital versions of our Spring Break ELA Escape Room!
There is no wonder why escape rooms are so popular; they are engaging and encourage people to work together and think creatively in order to solve different puzzles... all while trying to beat the clock. Now, you can facilitate our Spring Break ELA Escape Room in the classroom and at home for distance learning with this meticulously-crafted bundle. All tasks are skills-based so that with these fun lessons, learning is not sacrificed. Whether they are in school or at home, your students will be having so much fun that they won’t even realize the higher order thinking skills they are applying in the playing with these activities!
How does it work?
Your students are trapped in your classroom and cannot leave for spring break until they solve 5 Language Arts skills-based tasks about spring!
In-Class Escape Room Includes:
- Escape Room Basics
- Detailed Day-Of Instructions
- Escape Room Print Checklist
- Student Teams Chart
- Welcome Sign for Your Door
- Materials for 5 Tasks: task signs to be folded upright, task instructions (2 per page for easy printing), and necessary information to be kept at stations
- Student Answer Sheet
- Teacher Answer Keys
- Escape Room Reflection for homework or in-class writing activity
Digital Escape Room Includes:
- Instructions for how to access and share escape room and answer key through Google Drive
- Materials for 5 Tasks: digital task signs, detailed task instructions, and supplementary materials
- Digital Student Worksheets
- Digital Teacher Answer Key
These escape rooms are suitable for middle and high school students and are ideal for any day from March through June as the sun begins to shine a little brighter and the crocuses peep their heads out from the soil.
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Can't get enough escape rooms? Check out more themed escapes by Language Arts Excellence here:
⭐ End of Year ELA ESCAPE ROOM
⭐ Halloween ESCAPE ROOM
⭐ Thanksgiving ESCAPE ROOM
⭐ Christmas ESCAPE ROOM
⭐ New Year's ESCAPE ROOM
⭐ Valentine's Day ESCAPE ROOM
⭐ St. Patrick's Day ESCAPE ROOM
⭐ Back to School ELA ESCAPE ROOM
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Poetry Escape Room Bundle - In Class & Digital
By Language Arts Excellence
This bundle includes the in-class and digital versions of our Poetry Escape Room.
There is no wonder why escape rooms are so popular; they are highly engaging and encourage people to work together and think creatively in order to solve different puzzles... all while trying to beat the clock! Now, you can facilitate our popular Poetry Escape Room at home for distance learning or in the classroom with this meticulously-crafted resource. Whether they are in school or at home, your students will be having so much fun that they won’t even realize how much they are learning about poetry while trying to escape!
How does it work?
The ghosts of Walt Whitman, Edgar Allan Poe, Langston Hughes, William Shakespeare, and Maya Angelou have risen from the grave to lock your students inside your classroom. They are upset because they believe that students spend too much time talking about (fill in the blank with whatever is cool with students these days... probably making TikToks) and not enough time reading and writing poetry. Students cannot escape until they complete 5 poetry-based tasks to show these ghosts of poets past that they do in fact know their poetry.
In-Class Escape Room Includes:
- Escape Room Basics
- Detailed Day-Of Instructions
- Escape Room Print Checklist
- Student Teams Chart
- Welcome Sign for Your Door
- Materials for 5 Tasks: task signs to be folded upright, task instructions (2 per page for easy printing), and necessary information to be kept at stations
- Student Answer Booklets (small and large options)
- Teacher Answer Keys
- Code Word Theme Open Response for homework or in-class writing activity
Digital Escape Room Includes:
- Instructions for how to access and share escape room and answer key through Google Drive
- Materials for 5 Tasks: digital task signs, detailed task instructions, and supplementary materials
- Digital Student Worksheets
- Digital Teacher Answer Key
This escape room is suitable for middle and high school students and is ideal any time during your poetry unit. Students will need to know definitions of poetic devices and terms in order to complete the activity. Some of the terms covered: alliteration, imagery, free verse, internal rhyme, tone, mood, stanza, stress, onomatopoeia, allusion, hyperbole, syntax, extended metaphor, haiku, oxymoron....
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Shakespeare Escape Room Bundle - In Class & Digital
By Language Arts Excellence
This bundle includes the in-class and digital versions of our Shakespeare Escape Room.
There is no wonder why escape rooms are so popular; they are highly engaging and encourage people to work together and think creatively in order to solve different puzzles... all while trying to beat the clock! Now, you can facilitate our popular Shakespeare Escape Room at home for distance learning or in the classroom with this meticulously-crafted resource. Whether they are in school or at home, your students will be having so much fun that they won’t even realize how much they are learning about the Bard while trying to escape!
How does it work?
In order to escape from Elizabethan England and return to the present day, your students must escape your classroom by solving 6 different puzzles, discovering a hidden message, and finding clues along the way.
In-Class Escape Room Includes:
- Escape Room Basics
- Detailed Day-Of Instructions
- Escape Room Print Checklist
- Student Teams Chart
- Welcome Sign for Your Door
- Materials for 6 Tasks: task signs to be folded upright, task instructions (2 per page for easy printing), and necessary information to be kept at stations
- Student Answer Booklets (small and large options)
- Teacher Answer Keys
- Code Word Theme Open Response for homework or in-class writing activity
Digital Escape Room Includes:
- Instructions for how to access and share escape room and answer key through Google Drive
- Materials for 6 Tasks: digital task signs, detailed task instructions, and supplementary materials
- Digital Student Worksheets
- Digital Teacher Answer Key
**Please be aware that both escape rooms are designed for use with internet access. The purpose of the escape rooms are to learn about Shakespeare, his plays, and the Globe Theater and therefore many aspects will not be common knowledge. It is therefore highly recommended that computers or tablets are available for student use.**
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Emergency ELA Lesson Plan BUNDLE
By Language Arts Excellence
Why is it that calling out sick can actually mean more work as you scramble to come up with a plan for your substitute teacher?
This product features a bundle of 6 (mostly) print & go emergency lesson plans that are ideal for days prior to and returning from vacations, between units, emergency sub plans, or simply those days when you just "can't." (And let's face it, we've all been there!)
Each lesson plan maintains a high standard for student learning and engagement with minimal preparation on your end. Plans are varied yet cohesive and allow for differentiation within your classroom. It is recommended that you read through each lesson plan prior to the start of class to make sure that you have all materials ready as photocopying and in some cases moderate set-up is required. While plans work well for substitutes, you may find that they are so much fun that you will want to experience them with your students yourself!
Purchasing these resources as a bundle saves 20% off the cover price!
Products included in this bundle:
⭐ "Still I Rise" (Angelou) Lesson Plan & Materials -- A best-selling product!
This lesson plan on Angelou's poem can be used in a variety of ways throughout the school year. For instance, the lesson is the perfect jumpstart for your unit on slavery, Civil Rights, poetry, or Women's Rights in America. It can also be used as a stand-alone lesson to get your students to reflect upon and discuss overcoming their own personal obstacles. Given the theme of the poem, the lesson even acts as a great medium for discussing how to to rise above bullying in a society where bullying is sadly so prevalent. These meticulously laid-out materials and lesson plan will have your students thinking, speaking, reading, and writing all in one class period and interacting deeply with one of the most beautiful and resounding works of American poetry.
⭐ We Didn't Start the Fire Activity
This step-by-step two-day lesson plan encourages students to consider what defines their generation and then create their own lyrics to Billy Joel's "We Didn't Start the Fire." Every year, this lesson has been a huge hit with my students especially on the last two days of school. Your students will appreciate your taking the time to allow them to step back and reflect upon their world. You will love it because no preparation is needed at all for this very memorable activity!
⭐Shakespeare's "Death Lines" Activity
In this full-length lesson plan, students will closely examine the final lines of Shakespearean characters before their deaths (if you know Shakespeare, there are quite a few!). Following a mini-lesson on the importance of these final words, students will take part in the classic game, Mafia, with a unique, Shakespearean twist. I invented the take on this game several years ago and it has become one of my students' and my favorite days of the whole school year. There is truly nothing like seeing students having a great time while studying Shakespeare. I am confident that your students will love it too!
⭐"Literature Talk" Lesson Plan
This product features an engaging "Literature Talk" activity that will have your students thinking, writing, speaking, and moving all in one class period. In this activity, they must choose between 6 different quotes about books and articulate why the quote aligns with their own perspective. They will have a chance to discuss their opinions in small groups and as part of a full class discussion. The full-length lesson plan can literally be used any day of the school year and is sure to spark thoughtful discussion among your students.
⭐Collaborative Writing Activity
"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 evocative 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.
⭐Poe's Annabel Lee Poetry/Song Pairing
Who in the world knows more about love and loss than Edgar Allan Poe? This resource features a full-length lesson plan and accompanying materials for a song/poem pairing of "Annabel Lee" by Edgar Allan Poe and popular song, "Sad Beautiful Tragic." Lesson plan is Common Core aligned and centers around rhyme scheme, repetition, figurative language, and theme. This student-tested activity is the perfect addition for any unit on Edgar Allan Poe and is guaranteed to enlighten your students on the timelessness of Poe's poetry in an engaging and contemporary way.
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End of Year ELA Escape Room Bundle
By Language Arts Excellence
This bundle includes the in-class and digital versions of our End of Year ELA Escape Room!
There is no wonder why escape rooms are so popular; they are engaging and encourage people to work together and think creatively in order to solve different puzzles... all while trying to beat the clock. Now, you can facilitate our End of Year ELA Escape Room in the classroom and at home for distance learning with this meticulously-crafted bundle. All tasks are skills-based so that with these fun lessons, learning is not sacrificed. Whether they are in school or at home, your students will be having so much fun that they won’t even realize the higher order thinking skills they are applying in the playing with these activities!
How does it work?
Your students must escape your digital classroom by solving 5 different Language Arts skills-based puzzles, discovering a hidden message, and finding clues along the way.
Digital Resource Includes:
- Instructions for how to access and share escape room and answer key through Google Drive
- Digital Student Workbook
- Digital Teacher Answer Keys
Paper Version Includes:
- Escape Room Basics
- Detailed Day-Of Instructions
- Escape Room Print Checklist
- Student Teams Chart
- Welcome Sign for Your Door
- Materials for 5 Tasks: task signs to be folded upright, task instructions (2 per page for easy printing), and necessary information to be kept at stations
- Student Answer Booklet
- Teacher Answer Keys
- Code Word Theme Open Response for homework or in-class writing activity
- Escape Room Reflection for homework or in-class writing activity
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Can't get enough escape rooms? Check out more themed escapes by Language Arts Excellence here:
⭐ Spring Break ELA Escape Room
⭐ Back to School ELA ESCAPE ROOM
⭐ Halloween ESCAPE ROOM
⭐ Thanksgiving ESCAPE ROOM
⭐ Christmas ESCAPE ROOM
⭐ New Year's ESCAPE ROOM
⭐ Valentine's Day ESCAPE ROOM
⭐ St. Patrick's Day ESCAPE ROOM
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⭐⭐⭐For the escape room enthusiasts out there, you can now build your own bundle at 20% off the cover price of 3 or more escape rooms! Click the link to check out all of the escape rooms Language Arts Excellence has to offer: Build Your Own Escape Room BUNDLE⭐⭐⭐
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End of the Year | After State Testing | Puzzle Activities | Word Search | Maze
By Perfectly Planned Designs
Looking for fun activities for the last days of school before summer break? Need some fun 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 NO PREP Puzzle Activity Pack keeps upper elementary, middle school, and even high school students on task and motivated.
Included in the Resource:
Stay strong teachers...you need a resource like this to make it to the finish line :)
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!
Two cover options are included- color and black & white. Note: the answer keys are now provided for the 4 word searches: Updated May 11, 2023
Perfect for:
You might also be interested in my End of Year Activity BUNDLE, which combines TWO SETS of Gen Z-approved activities into a 20-page packet:
The Bundle comes with 3 gorgeous color and 1 B&W cover option to make it easy to turn it into an independent work packet! The bundle above contains one of the word searches and mazes that are included in my Puzzle Activity Pack. Simply print, staple, and go! I typically make one for each student so I can focus on ALL the things I need to do during the last weeks of school!
⭐️ LOOKING FOR MORE RELATABLE ACTIVITIES FOR TEENS?
Check out the Pop Culture ACTIVITY BUNDLE - your solution to no-stress lesson planning and easy print and go sub plans.
INCLUDES THESE HIGH-INTEREST TOPICS FOR TEENS...
⭐️ Crocs
⭐️ Netflix
⭐️ Takis
⭐️ Fortnite
⭐️ MrBeast
⭐️ Air Jordans
⭐️ TikTok
⭐️ OpenAI
6-Page Article & Activity Sets - Includes 8 Sets!
Each set includes...
► 1-page pop culture article
► Reading Comprehension - 7 multiple choice questions
► Critical Thinking - 5 short answer questions
► Crossword Puzzle
► Design Page
► Impossible MAZE
This Pop Culture Bundle for Middle School will make your students WANT to work and stay on task as they read about high-interest trending topics among teens. Also available for High School and Upper Elementary School.
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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After State Testing | Maze | Word Search | Puzzles & Games | Activities Packet
By Perfectly Planned Designs
Do you need some fun, after state testing activities to keep your early/fast finishers engaged? This bundle features an entire packet of fun, independent work like puzzles, games, and SEL-centered drawing and coloring activities.
This Mega Puzzle Activity Pack keeps upper elementary, middle school, and even high school students on task and motivated when the only thing they can think about is summer break!
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!
Included in the Resource:
Stay strong teachers...you need a resource like this to make it to the finish line :)
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!
Two cover options are included- color and black & white. Note: no answer keys are provided for the word searches.
Perfect for:
You might also be interested in my End of Year Activity BUNDLE, which combines TWO SETS of Gen Z-approved activities into a 20-page packet:
The Bundle comes with 3 gorgeous color and 1 B&W cover option to make it easy to turn it into an independent work packet! The bundle above contains one of the word searches and mazes that are included in my Puzzle Activity Pack. Simply print, staple, and go! I typically make one for each student so I can focus on ALL the things I need to do during the last weeks of school!
⭐⭐⭐ You may be interested in the money-saving Monthly Early Finisher Packets Bundle. Each packet comes with 20 pages. This Growing Bundle will soon include all 12 months of the year!! Get it now for 50% off!
⭐️ LOOKING FOR MORE RELATABLE ACTIVITIES FOR TEENS?
Check out the Pop Culture ACTIVITY BUNDLE - your solution to no-stress lesson planning and easy print and go sub plans.
INCLUDES THESE HIGH-INTEREST TOPICS FOR TEENS...
⭐️ Crocs
⭐️ Netflix
⭐️ Takis
⭐️ Fortnite
⭐️ MrBeast
⭐️ Air Jordans
⭐️ TikTok
⭐️ OpenAI
6-Page Article & Activity Sets - Includes 8 Sets!
Each set includes...
► 1-page pop culture article
► Reading Comprehension - 7 multiple choice questions
► Critical Thinking - 5 short answer questions
► Crossword Puzzle
► Design Page
► Impossible MAZE
This Pop Culture Bundle for Middle School will make your students WANT to work and stay on task as they read about high-interest trending topics among teens. Also available for High School and Upper Elementary School.
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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Back to School Activities Bundle | Fun Icebreaker |All About Me |Get to Know You
By Perfectly Planned Designs
Looking for fun activities to survive the first days or week Back to School? Need some fun, Back to School activities like an All About Me, get to know you activities and icebreakers? This NO PREP Back to School Money-Saving Bundle keeps middle school students on task and motivated.
Stay strong teachers...you need a resource like this to make it through the first few weeks of school...
►Converse All About Me
This Converse-themed All About Me includes questions to bring out each student's personalities. Converse are all the rage among teens, and any teacher that presents an activity using them will receive immediate engagement and be crowned the "cool teacher." Use this activity year after year, as students get to know each other through their interests rather than completing a boring worksheet!
Perfect for Back to School season to get your new batch of kiddos better acquainted with each other! Makes for a unique hallway bulletin board display as well, just in time for Open House! This resource requires NO PREP - simply print, complete the short writing prompts, color, and hang!
This resource includes:
► Back to School Activity Packet
This bundle includes 25 printable activities that are just perfect for the first weeks of school. A cover is included if you would like to print it as a packet!
Included in the Resource:
►Four Corners Ice Breaker
Use this get to know you Four Corners classroom activity to get your students up and out of their seats and making connections! Students are always nervous on the first day and this 4 Corners game is a fun, stress-free way for them to get to know their classmates, while sharing similarities about themselves! You will find a few typical all about me questions, but the majority of the slides are geared toward the interests of teenagers, leaning into social media, musical artists, food, fashion and more! You definitely won't see overused questions like "what's your favorite color?" or "How many siblings do you have?" You'll see instant engagement as students realize this isn't another boring classroom game.
INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:
50 Questions (Google Slides)
Includes a Blank Editable Slide
4 Printable Classroom Labels
The presentation includes 50 get-to-know-you questions. For example...
► Would You Rather Game
This digital Would You Rather whole class activity is a fun way to get your lethargic students excited, create classroom camaraderie, and get students talking and connected! Questions align with student interests and are the perfect mix of silly, funny, trending, gaming & social media-related topics. No prep is needed, simply project the slides and play as a whole class game! Whether you call it "Would You Rather" or "This or That," the prompts are so fun that kids will be begging you for more!
⭐Use these slides any time for a quick brain break. 100 Would You Rather Slides are included (now in Google Slides!) but you can also use about 10 slides at a time as a fun activity whenever you need a break!
► Bonus*** Back to School Escape the Impossible Maze
This highly-rated back to school maze keeps students on task and motivated because the difficulty level is EXTREME! :) Use it for early finishers or run a competition in class and offer a small reward if solved.
Requires NO PREP - simply print!
***CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW FOR EACH RESOURCE FOR FULL DETAILS!***
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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Back to School Activities Bundle | Fun Icebreaker |All About Me |Get to Know You
By Perfectly Planned Designs
Looking for fun activities to survive the first days or week Back to School? Need some fun, Back to School activities like an All About Me, get to know you activities and icebreakers? This NO PREP Back to School Money-Saving Bundle keeps middle school students on task and motivated.
Stay strong teachers...you need a resource like this to make it through the first few weeks of school...
►Air Jordans All About Me
This Air Jordans-themed All About Me includes questions to bring out each student's personalities. Air Jordans are all the rage among teens, and any teacher that presents an activity using them will receive immediate engagement and be crowned the "cool teacher." Use this activity year after year, as students get to know each other through their interests rather than completing a boring worksheet!
Perfect for Back to School season to get your new batch of kiddos better acquainted with each other! Makes for a unique hallway bulletin board display as well, just in time for Open House! This resource requires NO PREP - simply print, complete the short writing prompts, color, and hang!
This resource includes:
► Back to School Activity Packet
This bundle includes 25 printable activities that are just perfect for the first weeks of school. A cover is included if you would like to print it as a packet!
Included in the Resource:
►Four Corners Ice Breaker
Use this get to know you Four Corners classroom activity to get your students up and out of their seats and making connections! Students are always nervous on the first day and this 4 Corners game is a fun, stress-free way for them to get to know their classmates, while sharing similarities about themselves! You will find a few typical all about me questions, but the majority of the slides are geared toward the interests of teenagers, leaning into social media, musical artists, food, fashion and more! You definitely won't see overused questions like "what's your favorite color?" or "How many siblings do you have?" You'll see instant engagement as students realize this isn't another boring classroom game.
INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:
50 Questions (Google Slides)
Includes a Blank Editable Slide
4 Printable Classroom Labels
The presentation includes 50 get-to-know-you questions. For example...
► Would You Rather Game
This digital Would You Rather whole class activity is a fun way to get your lethargic students excited, create classroom camaraderie, and get students talking and connected! Questions align with student interests and are the perfect mix of silly, funny, trending, gaming & social media-related topics. No prep is needed, simply project the slides and play as a whole class game! Whether you call it "Would You Rather" or "This or That," the prompts are so fun that kids will be begging you for more!
⭐Use these slides any time for a quick brain break. 100 Would You Rather Slides are included (now in Google Slides!) but you can also use about 10 slides at a time as a fun activity whenever you need a break!
► Bonus*** Back to School Escape the Impossible Maze
This highly-rated back to school maze keeps students on task and motivated because the difficulty level is EXTREME! :) Use it for early finishers or run a competition in class and offer a small reward if solved.
Requires NO PREP - simply print!
***CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW FOR EACH RESOURCE FOR FULL DETAILS!***
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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Back to School Activities BUNDLE | Time Capsule | Would You Rather |Four Corners
By Perfectly Planned Designs
Looking for fun icebreakers and get to know you activities for the first days or week back to school? Well, you found the right place...this classroom bundle will get your upper elementary, middle school or high school students excited to be in school, create relationships, and get students talking and connected! Students are always nervous on the first day and playing games like 4 Corners and Would You Rather is a fun, stress-free way for them to get to know their classmates, while sharing similarities about themselves! Then, have students create a Time Capsule using the packet included in this bundle. Buy now and save over 20%!
►Boring back to school worksheets begone! This is a must-have bundle for any teacher! Use the fun whole classroom games anytime throughout the year:)
WHAT'S INCLUDED....
1. Time Capsule Project
This printable Time Capsule activity packet is perfect for the beginning of the year. It is a perfect way to get to know your students and for them to get to know each other. Students will have 22 pages in their "capsule" that helps them reflect on who they are as a person, their goals, and personalities. There are plenty of creative as well as writing activities to complete. Lots of activities you would expect to see in a time capsule like letters to your future self and a list of current pressing issues happening in the world..all activities that are high-interest for Gen Z!
Place the completed time capsules in a box and unseal as a class at the end of the year. It'll be great to see how much students grow and change over the course of a single year! Alternatively, students can choose the "Unseal on Date" as 5-10 years in the future, or on graduation! What a wonderful, creative keepsake! Check the Preview to see each page!
2. Would You Rather
A fun whole class activity with questions that align with student interests and are the perfect mix of silly, funny, trending, gaming & social media-related topics. No prep is needed! Whether you call it "Would You Rather" or "This or That," the prompts make a great conversation starter that kids love, and they will be begging you for more!
⭐I like to use these slides for a quick brain break. I use about 10 slides at a time!
Note: If your district does not allow you to add to your Google Drive, or you would prefer a PDF version of this activity, simply send me a message here with your email address through the Q&A and I will email it to you after you have purchased the resource.
Ideas for using these questions:
3. Four Corners
Use this fun whole class activity to get your students up and out of their seats and making connections! You will find a few typical all about me questions, but the majority of the slides are geared toward the interests of teenagers, leaning into social media, musical artists, food, fashion and more! You definitely won't see overused questions like "what's your favorite color?" or "How many siblings do you have?" You'll see instant engagement as students realize this isn't another boring classroom game.
Simply print the included labels for each corner of your classroom and project one of the questions. Read it aloud, then students should move to the corner that corresponds with their answer choices. You'll quickly see that students will start opening up as they relax and feel confident to defend their choices.
INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:
50 Questions (Google Slides)
Includes a Blank Editable Slide
4 Printable Classroom Labels
The presentation includes 50 get-to-know-you questions. For example...
HOW TO USE IT:
***CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW FOR FULL DETAILS!***
IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR MORE EARLY FINISHERS…
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Each month includes the following:
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Middle School Back to School Fun BUNDLE | Crocs | Would You Rather |Four Corners
By Perfectly Planned Designs
Looking for fun get to know you activities for the first days or week back to school? Well, you found the right place...this classroom game bundle will get your upper elementary, middle school or high school students excited to be in school, create relationships, and get students talking and connected! Students are always nervous on the first day and playing games like 4 Corners and Would You Rather is a fun, stress-free way for them to get to know their classmates, while sharing similarities about themselves! Then, have them choose and design their fav footware and share their designs, while you create a unique and easy bulletin board display that will be turning heads! Buy now and save over 20%!
►Boring back to school worksheets begone! This is a must-have bundle for middle and high school! Use the fun whole classroom games anytime throughout the year:)
WHAT'S INCLUDED....
1. Back to School Bulletin Board Bundle
Includes 3 All About Me activities featuring fashion sneakers and crocs and is the perfect way to get to know your students! Crocs, Converse and Nike Air Jordans are popular among teens, and any teacher that presents an activity using them will receive immediate engagement and be crowned the "cool teacher." **A DIGITAL VERSION OF THE CROCS ACTIVITY IS NOW INCLUDED IN THE DOWNLOAD!** Students can now fill in the text boxes and cut and paste the Jibbitz using Google Slides (or PowerPoint if downloaded).
Perfect for Back to School season to get your new batch of kiddos better acquainted with each other! Use this activity year after year, as students get to know each other through their interests rather than completing a boring worksheet!
Makes for a unique hallway bulletin board display as well, just in time for Open House or Parent Night! A printable PDF banner that reads " Walking into the New School Year Like..." is included, which makes for a quick and easy setup because there's no individual letters to have to tediously cut out!
These resources require NO PREP - simply print, complete the short writing prompts, color, cut out and hang!
This resource includes:
2. Would You Rather
A fun whole class activity with questions that align with student interests and are the perfect mix of silly, funny, trending, gaming & social media-related topics. No prep is needed! Whether you call it "Would You Rather" or "This or That," the prompts make a great conversation starter that kids love, and they will be begging you for more!
⭐I like to use these slides for a quick brain break. I use about 10 slides at a time!
Note: If your district does not allow you to add to your Google Drive, or you would prefer a PDF version of this activity, simply send me a message here with your email address through the Q&A and I will email it to you after you have purchased the resource.
Ideas for using these questions:
3. Four Corners
Use this fun whole class activity to get your students up and out of their seats and making connections! You will find a few typical all about me questions, but the majority of the slides are geared toward the interests of teenagers, leaning into social media, musical artists, food, fashion and more! You definitely won't see overused questions like "what's your favorite color?" or "How many siblings do you have?" You'll see instant engagement as students realize this isn't another boring classroom game.
Simply print the included labels for each corner of your classroom and project one of the questions. Read it aloud, then students should move to the corner that corresponds with their answer choices. You'll quickly see that students will start opening up as they relax and feel confident to defend their choices.
INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:
50 Questions (Google Slides)
Includes a Blank Editable Slide
4 Printable Classroom Labels
The presentation includes 50 get-to-know-you questions. For example...
HOW TO USE IT:
***CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW FOR FULL DETAILS!***
IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR MORE EARLY FINISHERS…
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ You may be interested in the money-saving Monthly Early Finisher Packets Bundle. Each packet comes with 20 pages and includes all 12 months of the year!! Each packet offers an assortment of puzzles like a word search and a maze, games like tic tac toe and tons of seasonal coloring and creative activities to keep students engaged throughout the entire month. Print them off for students to pull out whenever they finish their work early!
Get it now for over 50% off!
Each month includes the following:
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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Back to School Activities Bundle | Fun Icebreaker |All About Me |Get to Know You
By Perfectly Planned Designs
Looking for fun activities to survive the first days or week Back to School? Need some fun, Back to School activities like an All About Me, get to know you activities and icebreakers? This NO PREP Back to School Money-Saving Bundle keeps middle school students on task and motivated.
Stay strong teachers...you need a resource like this to make it through the first few weeks of school...
►Crocs All About Me
This Croc-themed All About Me includes Jibbitz (charms) students can design and add to personalize their interests. Crocs are all the rage among teens, and any teacher that presents an activity using them will receive immediate engagement and be crowned the "cool teacher." Use this activity year after year, as students get to know each other through their interests rather than completing a boring worksheet! ***A DIGITAL VERSION OF THIS ACTIVITY IS NOW INCLUDED IN THE DOWNLOAD!**
Perfect for Back to School season to get your new batch of kiddos better acquainted with each other! Makes for a unique hallway bulletin board display as well, just in time for Open House! This resource requires NO PREP - simply print, complete the short writing prompts, color, create and cut out Jibbitz and hang!
This resource includes:
*Google Slides version allows students to choose from 8 Croc colors and copy and paste their Jibbitz for personalization!
► Back to School Activity Packet
This bundle includes 25 printable activities that are just perfect for the first weeks of school. A cover is included if you would like to print it as a packet!
Included in the Resource:
►Four Corners Ice Breaker
Use this get to know you Four Corners classroom activity to get your students up and out of their seats and making connections! Students are always nervous on the first day and this 4 Corners game is a fun, stress-free way for them to get to know their classmates, while sharing similarities about themselves! You will find a few typical all about me questions, but the majority of the slides are geared toward the interests of teenagers, leaning into social media, musical artists, food, fashion and more! You definitely won't see overused questions like "what's your favorite color?" or "How many siblings do you have?" You'll see instant engagement as students realize this isn't another boring classroom game.
INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:
50 Questions (Google Slides)
Includes a Blank Editable Slide
4 Printable Classroom Labels
The presentation includes 50 get-to-know-you questions. For example...
► Would You Rather Game
This digital Would You Rather whole class activity is a fun way to get your lethargic students excited, create classroom camaraderie, and get students talking and connected! Questions align with student interests and are the perfect mix of silly, funny, trending, gaming & social media-related topics. No prep is needed, simply project the slides and play as a whole class game! Whether you call it "Would You Rather" or "This or That," the prompts are so fun that kids will be begging you for more!
⭐Use these slides any time for a quick brain break. 100 Would You Rather Slides are included (now in Google Slides!) but you can also use about 10 slides at a time as a fun activity whenever you need a break!
► Bonus*** Back to School Escape the Impossible Maze
This highly-rated back to school maze keeps students on task and motivated because the difficulty level is EXTREME! :) Use it for early finishers or run a competition in class and offer a small reward if solved.
Requires NO PREP - simply print!
***CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW FOR EACH RESOURCE FOR FULL DETAILS!***
Have a question?
Please check out the Q&A section or message me and I'll get back to you within 24 hours.
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**For personal and single classroom use only. If using with multiple classrooms, please purchase additional licenses at the discounted rate.**
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After State Testing & Spring Break Fun Activities | BUNDLE Early Finisher Packet
By Perfectly Planned Designs
Looking for fun activities for before or after Spring Break or after State Testing when all your students can think about is the end of the year?
This bundle features two packets of fun, independent worksheets and puzzles that's perfect for early finishers in your Upper Elementary or Middle School classroom!
I made these challenging and creative activities because I needed independent work that I could use in my classroom that I knew students would actually LIKE doing!
After State Testing Activity Packet: This bundle features a 30-page packet of fun, independent work like puzzles, games, and SEL-centered drawing and coloring activities.
Included in the Resource:
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!
Two cover options are included- color and black & white. Note: no answer keys are provided for the word searches.
Spring Break Packet: If you need some fun and creative writing activities and games like a word search and a maze to keep your early finishers engaged and on task when the only thing they can think about is spring vacation, then you NEED this packet! Keep your students learning and engaged during the days leading up to Spring break! These NO PREP printables are also perfect for you to print and send home with your students for Spring Break as a packet or workbook. They will have a blast completing the activities, while being challenged!!
This NO PREP activity packet keeps upper elementary, middle school, and even high school students on task and motivated with this 20-page packet filled with Gen Z-approved activities.
This resource requires no prep at all - simply print and staple each packet.
Two cover options are included- color and black & white.
Stay strong teachers...you need a resource like this to make it to the finish line :)
Perfect for:
**For personal and single classroom use only. If using with multiple classrooms, please purchase additional licenses at the discounted rate.**
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After State Testing Game & Puzzle | BUNDLE | End of the Year Early Finishers
By Perfectly Planned Designs
Looking for fun activities for after state testing when all your students can think about is the end of the year?
This bundle features two packets of fun, independent worksheets and puzzles that's perfect for early finishers in your Upper Elementary or Middle School classroom!
I made these challenging and creative activities because I needed independent work that I could use in my classroom that I knew students would actually LIKE doing!
After State Testing Activity Packet: This bundle features a 30-page packet of fun, independent work like puzzles, games, and SEL-centered drawing and coloring activities.
Included in the Resource:
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!
Two cover options are included- color and black & white. Note: no answer keys are provided for the word searches.
Game & Puzzle Activity Packet This NO PREP Packet features 25 fun and challenging games and puzzles that will keep your students on task and motivated.
Included in the Resource:
Stay strong teachers...you need a resource like this to make it to the finish line :)
Perfect for:
**For personal and single classroom use only. If using with multiple classrooms, please purchase additional licenses at the discounted rate.**
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Early/Fast Finishers BUNDLE | Independent Activity Packet | Fun Worksheets
By Perfectly Planned Designs
Looking for fun activities to keep your early and fast finishers busy? Keep kids engaged and learning -even when you need to be out! Look no further, this NO PREP Early Finisher Money-Saving Bundle includes 2 fun resources that will be a lifesaver! One is an independent activity packet you can print and keep on hand and the other is an incredibly fun whole-group activity for those times you have some time to kill before moving on to the next lesson! Both are game-changers in my classroom!
***CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW FOR EACH RESOURCE FOR FULL DETAILS!***
1. Early Finishers Activity Packet - Includes an entire packet of fun, independent work like puzzles, games, and SEL-centered drawing and coloring activities to keep students on task and motivated when they are done with their work! Two cover options are included- color and black & white.
Included in the Resource:
2. Would You Rather - Includes 100 slides and is a fun way to get your students excited to be in school, create relationships, and get students talking and connected! Great for any time of year or a back-to-school get-to-know-you activity! Questions align with student interests and are the perfect mix of silly, funny, trending, gaming & social media-related topics. No prep is needed! Whether you call it "Would You Rather" or "This or That," the prompts make a great conversation starter that kids love, and they will be begging you for more!
You could also use these slides for a quick brain break. I use about 10 slides at a time!
**For personal and single classroom use only. If using with multiple classrooms, please purchase additional licenses at the discounted rate.**
Perfect for:
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After Testing Icebreaker BUNDLE | Would You Rather | Get to Know Me | Fun Games
By Perfectly Planned Designs
On the lookout for some fun, Back to School Icebreaker activities to make the new academic year less painful? Look no further, this NO PREP Back to School Money-Saving Bundle includes 2 fun icebreaker resources that will be a lifesaver on the first few days of school:
***CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW FOR EACH RESOURCE FOR FULL DETAILS!***
Ice Breakers Set - Includes 10 fun, interactive team-building activities and games which will get your students (and you!) to know their new classmates...with questions that aren't lame! It'll keep your kids busy and coming back for more! Ideal for Upper Elementary, Middle, and even to keep the fun alive in High School! A page of well-planned instructions also accompanies each icebreaker and makes the prep effortless. Perfect for all subject areas and supports growth mindset!
Would You Rather - Includes 100 slides and is a fun way to get your students excited to be in school, create relationships, and get students talking and connected! Great for any time of year or a back-to-school get-to-know-you activity! Questions align with student interests and are the perfect mix of silly, funny, trending, gaming & social media-related topics. No prep is needed! Whether you call it "Would You Rather" or "This or That," the prompts make a great conversation starter that kids love, and they will be begging you for more!
You could also use these slides for a quick brain break. I use about 10 slides at a time!
**For personal and single classroom use only. If using with multiple classrooms, please purchase additional licenses at the discounted rate.**
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Early/ Fast Finishers | Game & Activities Packet | Fun Independent Work BUNDLE
By Perfectly Planned Designs
Looking for fun activities to keep your early and fast finishers busy? This bundle features two fun activities that are perfect for early finishers in your Upper Elementary or Middle School classroom! The independent work packet will keep your kids busy and coming back for more and the Would You Rather classroom game is perfect for projecting on the board for a whole-group activity! Boredom be gone! 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! I made these creative activities because I needed independent work that I could use in my classroom that I knew students would actually LIKE doing!
The Early Finishers Independent Activity Packet BUNDLE features 7 sets of activities, 22 total printable worksheets!
Activities included:
The Would You Rather Classroom Game is a fun DIGITAL icebreaker activity is a fun way to get your students excited to be in school, create relationships, and get students talking and connected! Great for any time of year or a back-to-school get-to-know-you activity! Questions align with student interests and are the perfect mix of silly, funny, trending, gaming & social media-related topics. Whether you call it "Would You Rather" or "This or That," the prompts make a great conversation starter that kids love, and they will be begging you for more! All you need to do is project the questions on the board to get the fun started, no other prep is needed!
⭐I like to use these slides for a quick brain break. I use about 10 slides at a time!
INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:
Ideas for using these questions:
***Bonus*** End of the Year Escape the Impossible Maze is also included in this bundle!
**For personal and single classroom use only. If using with multiple classrooms, please purchase additional licenses at the discounted rate.**
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Independence day Quotes Coloring Pages & Games - 4th of july Activities BUNDLE
By The Students Palace
Elevate Independence day Quotes with our diverse bundle of therapeutic activities. Explore soothing Quotes Coloring Pages and intricate . Engage your mind with Jigsaw Puzzles, Quotes Cut and Paste, Mazes , Word Search , Sudoku . Foster connection with Games. This collection offers relaxation, mindfulness, and empowerment for all ages.
WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE
( PDF + PNG )
Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper
High-resolution images
Unlimited prints
Great for kids, boys and girls
JUST DOWNLOAD, PRINT AND GET STARTED
This item comes as a high-resolution PDF + PNG files that you can download straight after purchasing.
You can print as many copies as you want.
NOTE
This is a digital item.
No physical product or printed material will be shipped.
No refunds as this is a digital product.
Printable Watermelon day Activities & Games - Fun Summer Activities BUNDLE
By The Students Palace
Printable Watermelon day activities are perfect for keeping kids engaged and entertained during Watermelon day . These activities include a variety of fun and educational options that can be easily printed and completed at home or on the go.
this bundle contains, Coloring Pages, cut and paste, jigsaw puzzles ,mazes, Sudoku and word search .
WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE
( PDF + PNG)
Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper
High-resolution images
Unlimited prints
Great for kids, boys and girls
JUST DOWNLOAD, PRINT AND GET STARTED
This item comes as a high-resolution PDF + PNG files that you can download straight after purchasing.
You can print as many copies as you want.
NOTE
This is a digital item.
No physical product or printed material will be shipped.
No refunds as this is a digital product.
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