Free Homeschool Holidays/Seasonal Activities (by date, oldest first)

This is a free sampler of my Seasonal Activities for Older Kids and includes pages from all three of my morning work resources for middle schoolers: Fall, Winter, and Spring. Why should little kids have all the seasonal and holiday fun? Give your older students some thematic fun this year! This freebie is a great way to try out these resources to see if they're a good fit for your classroom or homeschool!

One full color worksheet, containing two half-page morning work activities, is included for each of the three units, plus the black and white version of each for easier printing. These are also great for early finishers or as a way to add a little holiday joy to the classroom or homeschool! These are no-prep...just print and go!

These three units are also available in a money saving bundle. Buy the bundle to save 20%!

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This is a free sampler of my Color Sorting Mats and includes pages from five of my sorting center resources: Pumpkins, Halloween Skeletons, Thanksgiving Turkeys, Hanukkah Dreidels, and Christmas Lights. This is a great way to try out these resources to see if they're a good fit for your classroom or homeschool!

This freebie includes a different color sorting set for each theme, along with different versions of the sorting mat and sorting worksheets. Instructions are included in the unit. Full versions include all three sorting mats/worksheets for each color set. This freebie also pairs with these free color scribble style sorting mats!

Color Sorting Mats are available in many fall, winter, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter themes, as well as a Seasons unit that covers all four seasons and focuses on sorting by season instead of color.

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This freebie contains color sorting mats that align with all of my other Color Sorting Mats and Worksheets activities. Instead of a colorful picture on each mat, these simply have a colorful scribble so that they can be used with any of the color sorting sets. Additionally, these can be used to sort several sets at once if you'd like to mix and match color sorting sets. Included are all color combinations used in my other color sorting sets.

Included:

-Half-page, full-color sorting mat for each color

-Half-page and full-page versions of the sorting worksheets for individual student work

This set is included in all color sorting set bundles, so if you've purchased any of those, you already have this set!

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Looking for other PreK/Preschool activities?

Fall Morning Work Preschool

Fall Vocabulary Word Wall Cards

Colorful Cupcakes - Trace, Color & Build

Colorful Fish - Trace, Color & Build

Dinosaur Math Puzzles - Numbers, Words, Tallies & more

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Celebrate February Leap Day at School with a 29 second challenge freebie! Students will love completing each activity as many times as they can in 29 seconds. Use these challenges as a no-prep Leap Day party game, brain break, icebreaker or morning meeting activity. This is great for Pre-k, kindergarten, first grade, second grade, third grade and fourth grade students!

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Directions:

Students will try to follow the prompt and complete the activity in 29 seconds! The slides have embedded 29 timers. Challenge your students to estimate how many times they can complete each activity in 29 seconds and see if they can accomplish that goal!

What's included:

• Directions slide
• 3 challenges with a 29 second timer for each

Some themed activity ideas you will see:

• How many high fives can you give in 29 seconds?

• How many triangles can you draw in 29 seconds?

More Leap Year Resources

Leap Year Would You Rather

29 Second Challenge

Leap Year Finish the Story

LEAP YEAR RESOURCES

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Celebrate the 100th Day of School with a 100 second challenge freebie! Students will love completing each activity as many times as they can in 100 seconds. Use these challenges as a no-prep 100th day party game, brain break, icebreaker or morning meeting activity. This is great for kindergarten, first grade, second grade, third grade and fourth grade students!

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Directions:

Students will try to follow the prompt and complete the activity in 100 seconds! The slides have embedded 100 second timers with fun get you moving instrumental music. Challenge your students to estimate how many times they can complete each activity in 100 seconds and see if they can accomplish that goal!

What's included:

• Directions slide
• 3 challenges with a 100 second timer for each

Some themed activity ideas you will see:

• How many high fives can you give in 100 seconds?

• How many triangles can you draw in 100 seconds?

More 100th Day Resources

Zoomed In

Would You Rather

Finish the Story

100 Second Challenge Printable

Click HERE to see our other 100th day of school resources!

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This back to school summer reflections activity is a great get to know you activity! This product is designed to encompass students’ creativity and get them thinking about their back to school goals while reflecting on their favorite summer memories. 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... (with place for picture)
• Favorite summer memory...
• My back to school goals...
• What I'm most excited about for the new school year...

More Back to School Resources...

Would You Rather

Find Someone Who

Stand Up Sit Down

Finish the Story

Emoji Phrases

Zoomed In

Use these 3 symmetry drawing worksheets for math centers, morning work, early finisher packets, substitutes, homework, symmetry review and more! Symmetry drawings are a fun way to use art to introduce math and geometry to students. Each page has half of an image and your students will draw the exact reflection of the image on the other side to finish the picture. Grid lines are included for each image.

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What's included?

• 3 symmetry drawings with grid lines
• Answer key for each picture

Directions:

• Print the pages and you are ready to use!
• Each page has half an image and your students will draw the exact reflection of the image on the other side to finish the picture.
• Use the answer keys to check your student's work!

Pictures included:

• butterfly
• heart
• house

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Use this free Christmas no-prep icebreaker game as a holiday brain break, morning meeting activity, debates, writing prompts, Christmas party game or Winter Party game during the month of December! Students will love sharing and discussing their preferences for Christmas traditions and activities. Each slide includes hand signals to represent each choice.

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What's Included:

• 10 this or that question slides
• 1 directions slide

This or That Sample Slides:

• Gingerbread cookies OR sugar cookies
• Real trees OR fake trees
• Presents OR stockings

Click HERE to see our other Christmas resources!

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Celebrate the 120th Day of School with a 120 second challenge freebie! Students will love completing each activity as many times as they can in 120 seconds. Use these challenges as a no-prep 120th day party game, brain break, math activity, icebreaker or morning meeting activity. This is great for kindergarten, first grade, second grade, third grade and fourth grade students!

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What's included:

• Directions slide
• 3 challenges with a 120 second built in timer for each slide

Directions:

• Students will follow the prompt and complete the activity in 120 seconds!
• The slides have embedded 120 second timers with fun get you moving instrumental music.
• Challenge your students to estimate how many times they can complete each activity in 120 seconds and see if they can accomplish that goal!

120 second challenges you will see:

• How many times can you draw a square in 120 seconds?
• How many times can you neigh like a horse in 120 seconds?
• How many high fives can you give in 120 seconds?

Need more 120th Day of School Resources? Click the links below!

120 Second Challenge Digital Game

120 Second Challenge Printable Recording Sheets

120th Day Finish the Story Writing Prompts

120th Day Would You Rather

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Use this no-prep icebreaker would you rather game as a brain break, morning meeting activity, community building activity, or discussion starters. You can also use these questions as writing prompts or even debate prompts. Your students will love having the opportunity to share and discuss some fun topics!

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What's Included:

• 3 would you rather sample game slides
• 1 directions slide

Directions:

• Display the slides for students.
• Read the two options and students must choose which one they would rather do.
• Students can respond in many different ways: sharing with the whole class, small groups, partners, debating, writing, etc.

Click HERE to see our other would you rather resources!

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Do your students need a brain break during the busy winter season? Do your students love to debate? In this winter THIS OR THAT activity, students will have the opportunity to share and discuss their preferences for winter activities!

What do you get?

• 10 Google slides winter THIS OR THAT questions
• PDF Printable Version!

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Click HERE to see our other this or that resources!

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Celebrate Valentine's Day with this word search freebie! Great for no-prep morning work, literacy centers or early finishers! Students will love finding all the Valentine's Day themed vocabulary words. This is great for first grade, second grade, third grade and fourth grade students!

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What's included:

• 1 Valentine's Day Word Search printable with 12 words
• 1 blank version for students to create their own word searches

Need more Valentine's Day resources? Click the links below!

Valentine's Day Find Someone Who

Valentine's Day Stand Up Game

Valentine's Day Would You Rather

Valentine's Day Zoomed In Game

Valentine's Day Scavenger Hunt

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Celebrate the 120th Day of School with a 120 second challenge freebie! Students will love completing each activity as many times as they can in 120 seconds. Use these challenges as a no-prep 120th day party game, brain break, math activity, icebreaker or morning meeting activity. This is great for kindergarten, first grade, second grade, third grade and fourth grade students!

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What's included:

• Directions slide
• 3 challenges with a 90 second built in timer for each slide

Directions:

• Students will follow the prompt and complete the activity in 90 seconds!
• The slides have embedded 90 second timers with fun get you moving instrumental music.
• Challenge your students to estimate how many times they can complete each activity in 90 seconds and see if they can accomplish that goal!

90 second challenges you will see:

• How many times can you draw a square in 90 seconds?
• How many times can you neigh like a horse in 90 seconds?
• How many high fives can you give in 90 seconds?

Need more 120th Day of School Resources? Click the links below!

90th Day Would You Rather

90 Second Challenge Printable Recording Sheets

90 Second Challenge Digital Activity

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Do your kids need a brain break on the weeks leading up to Christmas break? Do they need some inspiration for writing? This 26-page Christmas coloring book includes a cover and 25 coloring pages. Use these pages for early finishers, indoor recess, parties, writing prompts and more!

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Do your students need a brain break during the busy holiday time? Do your students love to debate? In this New Year's THIS OR THAT activity, students will have the opportunity to share and discuss their preferences for New Year's celebrations!

What do you get?

• 2 THIS OR THAT worksheets with 10 questions total
• PDF Version

Click HERE to see our other new year's resources!

Dive into the delightful world of gingerbread with this comprehensive 23-page "Gingerbread Adventures: Interactive Storytelling & Skill-Building Activities," featuring two distinct workbooks that blend creativity, literacy, and critical thinking. Perfect for educators, homeschooling parents, and anyone keen on providing engaging learning experiences. Preview all pages in the Preview section to discover the treasures within each workbook.

Workbook 1: My Gingerbread House - A Creative Exploration Unleash your students' imagination with "My Gingerbread House," a workbook designed to inspire creativity through writing and drawing. This workbook includes:

• A dedicated section for designing and describing a gingerbread house, sparking creativity and artistic expression.
• Three scaffolded writing pages with prompts to guide learners through the process of crafting detailed, imaginative narratives.
• Exercises focused on utilizing the five senses to enrich storytelling and descriptive writing.
• "What's on My Dinner Plate?" activity to encourage thoughtful discussions on nutrition and healthy eating habits, all within a fun, gingerbread-themed context.

Workbook 2: The Gingerbread Man Fairy Tale - A Literary Journey Embark on a fairy-tale adventure with "The Gingerbread Man," a workbook that brings this classic story to life through a variety of interactive activities:

• "The Gingerbread Man: A Fairy Tale" section with accompanying readers' response questions to enhance comprehension and critical thinking.
• "Cut and Find" and "Number the Sections of the Story" activities to develop sequencing skills and story structure understanding.
• "A Gingerbread Man in Disguise" drawing activity to stimulate creativity and imaginative thinking.
• "The Gingerbread Man Colour by Number" and "Word Search" to blend learning with fun, reinforcing color recognition, and vocabulary.
• "Find the Difference - Gingerbread Man" challenge to sharpen observational skills and attention to detail.

Key Features:

• Dual-Workbook Format: Two themed workbooks in one document for double the learning and fun.
• Creativity and Literacy: Activities designed to foster imagination, writing skills, and artistic expression.
• Engagement and Learning: Interactive tasks that promote critical thinking, comprehension, and foundational math skills.
• Educational Flexibility: Suitable for classroom use, homeschooling, or as enriching activities during holidays or themed learning days.

Target Audience: Ideal for elementary educators, librarians, homeschooling families, and caregivers looking to provide a mix of educational rigor and creative fun. These workbooks are perfect for students eager to explore the world of fairy tales and express themselves through writing and art.

Unlock the magic of gingerbread through storytelling, creativity, and learning with this unique dual-workbook offering. Whether exploring the architectural wonders of a gingerbread house or adventuring with the Gingerbread Man, students will be engaged, educated, and entertained.

The purpose of World Postcard Day is to promote awareness of the role of the postal sector in people’s and businesses’ everyday lives and its contribution to the social and economic development of countries. The current template has the 2022 postcard design. But new designs for future years can be found on the World Postcard Day Website.

Using the resources on the World Postcard Day Website, this is a free template that you can print off to have your students create their own postcards without having to spend money on one.

Using all the resources on the World Postcard Day Website, find activities and lessons that your students and you will enjoy.

All credits are given to World Postcard Day. No design or other information is claimed as property of G&M Made Easy. This resource is to make prep a little easier and to direct educators to use the World Postcard Day Website to obtain activities, information, and lesson plans in different languages.

15-day lesson plans for the classroom or family during the 2020 advent season. The free version has basic lesson plans for classrooms and families to follow. The lesson plans include follow along plans for bible reading, a read aloud, suggested picture books and movies. It also includes suggested weekly themes for each week.

Looking for a fun way to help students ease back into school after fall break? This survey encourages self-reflection, sharing emotions, and goal-setting while promoting social-emotional learning and building classroom community. Perfect for morning work, early finisher work, post break activities, independent work and more! Use it for your first, second, third and fourth grade students.

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What's included

• returning to school survey

More After Fall Break Resources:

Spin & Chat Icebreaker Game

More Fall Resources:

Sweet As Pie Craft & Writing Activities

Fall Roll & Read Resources:

Hard and Soft C & G

R-Controlled Vowels

Vowel Teams

CVCe Long Vowels

Fall Roll & Race Resources:

Addition & Subtraction Within 10

Addition & Subtraction Within 20

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International Peace Day on September 21st is an important day. By celebrating, we can bring student awareness of the diversity of our world. Teachers can use International Peace Day as a meaningful lesson in their classrooms. It is an opportunity for students to learn about the importance of peace and how they can contribute to a better world.

* This free product includes an acrostic poem template.

Generate some ideas with your class on how we can promote peace!