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$25 Nutcracker Themed Christmas School Unit Bundle ($39 value)

Combines Nutcracker and the Mouse King Picture Book Study, Nutcracked Novel Study and Vocabulary, Guided Nutcracker Descriptive Essay, Kingdom of Sweets Project, Kingdom of Sweets Project Research, and BONUS: Nutcracker Ballet Mini Introduction Lesson. Also includes bonus files to combine all these units into a 20-Day Christmas School Lesson.

Nutcracker and the Mouse King Picture Book Study ($5 Value)

This study works excellent as an introduction to studying the Nutcracker Ballet.

The materials are based on the picture book The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, the original Story by ETA Hoffman, illustrated by Gail de Marcken, and the Story adapted by Wren Mayse. The aim is for the description features to enhance the readers' understanding and interpretation of the Story.

What is Included: 23 Pages Total

· Goal and Instructional Pages for Teacher

· Lesson Plans for 10-days of lessons

· Pre-Reading Notes Page (1 page)

· Discussion Questions (9 pages)

· Story Outline (Plot Outline) (2 pages)

· Battle Plan Outline (2 pages)

· Answer Keys (4 pages)

Nutcracked Novel Study and Vocabulary ($8 Value)

Novel Study: These materials for Susan Adrian's novel Nutcracked aim to enhance readers' understanding and interpretation of the Story.

What is Included: 40 Pages

· Goal and Instructional Pages for Teacher

· Lesson Plans for 15-days of lessons- Incorporate vocabulary work in

· Discussion Questions (11 pages)

· Reality vs. Fantasy-Journal (1 page)

· Reality vs. Fantasy-Teaching Worksheet Activity (1 page)

· Reality vs. Fantasy-2 Worksheets (1 page each)

· Georgie's Problems (Conflict Worksheet) (1 page)

· Plot Diagram (1 page)

· Final Test (2 Options) (2 pages each)

· Answer Keys (8 pages)

Vocabulary: In general, the goal for finding vocabulary words within a novel is for students to encounter words they may not have seen or heard before and then understand their meaning in the text and in their everyday lives.

What is Included: 31 Pages

· Goals and Instructional Pages for Teacher

· Master Word Lists (3 pages)

· Student Dictionary (11 pages)

· Crossword Puzzles (3 pages)

· Word Search (1 page)

· Vocabulary in Context Worksheet (2 pages)

· Final Test (1 page)

· Answer Keys (6 pages)

Guided Nutcracker Descriptive Essay ($5 Value)

This guided descriptive essay asks students to describe a nutcracker. There are three separate options to use based on the level and ability of your students.

Option 1: A full five-paragraph essay with three body paragraphs and an introduction and conclusion are required. This includes a planning page, a student requirement page, and a rubric.

Option 2: A fill-in-the-blank essay is used for young writers learning to spell and write. It includes a planning page, a student-required description, and a nutcracker to color according to the description.

Option 3: A Full five-paragraph essay with three body paragraphs, an introduction, and a conclusion is required. This includes a planning page, a student requirement page, and a rubric. A little less is required for this level.

What is Included: 15 Pages

· Goals and Instructional Pages for Teachers

· Younger Student Options Explanations

· Student Requirements Handout

· Rubric

· Planning Page

· Fill in the Blank Essay

· Fill in the Blank Planning Page

· Color and Decorate Nutcracker

· Younger Essay Requirements

· Younger Essay Rubric

· Younger Essay Planning Page

· Writing Page

Kingdom of Sweets Project ($5 Value)

The goal for this project is for your child/students to practice using area and perimeter. They will also practice spatial awareness as they plan for elements to fit within the area provided. The different areas they will place on their maps are based on the realms represented in the Nutcracker Ballet (when visiting after Marie/Clara rescues the Nutcracker/Prince)

Children/students can practice following instructions and requirements by following the assignment's instructions.

What is Included: 9 Pages

· Goals and Instructions for Teachers

· Instructions/Requirements

· Example

· Rubric

· Legends Page.

· Elements Page

· Separate 11x14 printable graph page

Kingdom of Sweets Project Research Extension ($5 Value):

This project aims to help your child/students practice their research skills. They will pick one of the "realms" or regions based on the realms represented in the Nutcracker Ballet (when visiting after Marie/Clara rescues the Nutcracker/Prince). Children/students can practice following instructions and requirements by following the assignment's instructions. Two options are available to complete the report. 1. Predesigned Research Page or 2. Written Research Report (with introduction and conclusion). An optional presentation extension is available for students to create a project based on architecture, dress, or food research done on their report. Rubrics and student instructions are available for each report/and the Presentation.

What is Included: 12 Pages

• Goals and Instruction Page for Teachers (1 page)
• Student Instructions/Requirements (1 page)
• Student Report Pages (2 pages)
• Rubric For Report on Student Report Pages (1 page)
• Student Instructions/Requirements for Presentation (1 page)
• Rubric for Presentation (1 page)

BONUS: Nutcracker Ballet Mini Introduction Lesson ($4 Value)

This mini-unit is the perfect accompaniment to introducing the Nutcracker Ballet. Students will learn information about the Composer and the ballet composition. There is also a listening journal (you will need to make multiple copies for each piece you listen to) and a story map (upper and lower-level options) for students to use as they follow along with the ballet to increase their understanding and interpretation of the events happening.

What is Included: 14 Pages Total

· Goal and Instructional Pages for Teacher

· Composer Notes (1 page)

· Composition Notes (1 page)

· Story Map (Upper (5 pages)/lower level) (1 pagethe description multiple copies as needed)

· Listening Journal (1 page- use multiple copies as needed)

This Bundle also includes a Bundle Guide:12 Pages ($3 value)

· Goals and Instructions for the Bundle (1 page)

· Brief Bundle Overview (1 page)

· 20 Days of Lesson Plans (5 pages) (helps combine all units into one)

· Page with suggested arts and crafts links (2 pages)

Look for other Christmas School Bundle Units on my website or TeachShare storefront.

Enhance the environment of your classroom with this vibrant and lively Bright February Pocket Chart Calendar Cards Valentine- Theme.

Each number is a 2.7" square and showcases an image of: Bunny, Mailbox, Dog, Dino and Cat accompanied by a clear, bold number and a solid color border in an AABB pattern.

Let your creativity shine as you use these cards to create your unique patterns.

These numbers effortlessly fit into most calendar pocket charts

what's included in this kit?
• 5 complete sets of cards, ranging from 1 to 32, in a 2.7" square size

• February pennants available in both full-page two-in-one page and four-in-one page size

• 2 heading labels

• Year labels spanning from 2024 to 2027

• Days of the week cards

• Special days and holidays cards

How does it work?

• Counting on numbers

• Number recognition

• Comparing numbers

• Identifying patterns

• Sorting odd and even numbers

For durability, print the kit on white cardstock and laminate.

This resource pairs perfectly with

Classroom Calendar Seasons Months and Days Labels

Classroom Decor Bundle Rainbow Posters Set

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Celebrate the Chinese New Year with our enchanting "Chinese Zodiac Signs Cute Animals" coloring activity pages. This activity is tailored for kids, each page features an adorable zodiac animal, coupled with a short and engaging description to enrich kids' knowledge through the charm of coloring and the fascinating world of Chinese Zodiac signs..

These pages not only inspire artistic expression but also serve as a playful educational tool, introducing children to the characteristics of each zodiac sign in a fun and interactive way.

This download includes 12 pages in PDF format each page feature one Chinese Zodiac Sign.

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Get ready to welcome spring season with our "Happy Groundhog Day Collaborative Poster" coloring pages activity! This engaging and team-building craft is designed to inspire students to come together, celebrate spring, and create a vibrant masterpiece.

In this delightful activity, each student will receive a unique coloring page. These coloring pages are sure to captivate the imagination of every student. What makes this activity truly special is that each individual coloring page is a piece of a larger puzzle, contributing to the creation of a collaborative masterpiece.

The collaborative poster is in a 30 × 30-inch size, divided into 16 squares (one for each student).

The design features very clean edges, without any crisp lines.

In this pack you will receive:

• A PDF that includes 21 Pages.
• Each page size 8.5x11 inch
• Poster template
• Students instruction
• Coloring page

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Arctic Animals Coloring Sheets Polar Animals Friends❄️

Dive into the enchanting world of the Arctic with our captivating coloring pages activity, specially crafted to infuse winter wonder into your educational journey! Perfectly aligned with the Arctic Animals unit, this delightful coloring adventure brings the chill of the season to life while fostering creativity and learning.

This pack includes 25 coloring pages in PDF format, size 8.5x11"

May you use these winter coloring pages as:

❄️Fast Finishers

❄️Individual Work

❄️Story Starter

❄️Morning Work

❄️Break Time

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Elevate the excitement of the first week of school with this engaging Back to School Writing Prompts Pack. Fuel your students' creativity and critical thinking with 15 dynamic writing prompts designed to spark their imaginations. With no prep required, these prompts are a perfect way to kickstart the year with fun and engaging activities. Each worksheet features a unique sentence starter, dedicated writing lines, and a charming coloring element that brings their words to life. This versatile pack includes both color and black-and-white versions and have UK and US english spelling versions. As a special bonus, the white and black worksheets are also designed in a bunting format. Students can craft their very own My First Week of School Bunting Banner, showcasing their daily writing adventures. These can be proudly displayed on bulletin boards, adding a personalized touch to your classroom decor. Teachers, you have the flexibility to integrate these prompts seamlessly into your curriculum. Use one worksheet a day to fuel daily writing practice or compile a unique classbook using different templates for each child. With options as diverse as your students' personalities, this Back to School Writing Prompts Pack offers an engaging and fun way to usher in the school year.

UK and US spelling version available in the downloadable product.

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This Fun activity encourages creativity and fine motor skills as children assemble their own Polar Bear . Perfect for winter-themed lessons, bulletin board displays, or seasonal crafts in preschool and kindergarten classrooms. The set includes both a full-color version and a black-and-white outline version for coloring. Just print, cut, and paste!

What's Included :

• PAGE : 15 PAGES
• FILES : PDF + PNG
• SIZE : 8.5'' x 11''

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This Fun activity encourages creativity and fine motor skills as children assemble their own winter-dressed character. The templates includes all the necessary parts—head, arms, body, boots, hat, and scarf—ready to cut, glue, and put together. Perfect for winter-themed lessons, bulletin board displays, or seasonal crafts in preschool and kindergarten classrooms. This is a great way to teach children about winter clothing while having hands-on fun . You can also use it for bulletin boards, holiday activities, or classroom decorations to add a festive touch!

What's Included :

• PAGE : 33 PAGES
• FILES : PDF + PNG
• SIZE : 8.5'' x 11''

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This Fun activity encourages creativity and fine motor skills as children assemble their own Penguin. Perfect for winter-themed lessons, bulletin board displays, or seasonal crafts in preschool and kindergarten classrooms. The set includes both a full-color version and a black-and-white outline version for coloring. Just print, cut, and paste!

What's Included :

• PAGE : 15 PAGES
• FILES : PDF + PNG
• SIZE : 8.5'' x 11''

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This Fun activity encourages creativity and fine motor skills as children assemble their own Snowflake. Perfect for winter-themed lessons, bulletin board displays, or seasonal crafts in preschool and kindergarten classrooms. The set includes both a full-color version and a black-and-white outline version for coloring. Just print, cut, and paste!

What's Included :

• PAGE : 15 PAGES
• FILES : PDF + PNG
• SIZE : 8.5'' x 11''

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Celebrate the winter season with this fun and engaging Winter Hat Name Craft! Perfect for preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary students, this editable PowerPoint product allows kids to customize their own winter hats with their names. Use it for bulletin boards, holiday activities, or classroom decorations to add a festive touch!

What's Included :

• 4 unique hat templates
• All elements on one page
• Fully editable
• PAGE : 28 PAGES
• FILES : PPTX
• SIZE : 8.5'' x 11''

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This Fun activity encourages creativity and fine motor skills as children assemble their own Snowman. Perfect for winter-themed lessons, bulletin board displays, or seasonal crafts in preschool and kindergarten classrooms. he template includes all the essential pieces—snowman body, head, arms, scarf, hat, and boots—making it easy to assemble a unique snowman. This winter-themed activity is a great way to teach children about winter clothing while having hands-on fun .

What's Included :

• PAGE : 5 PAGES
• FILES : PDF + PNG
• SIZE : 8.5'' x 11''

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Celebrate the winter season with this fun and engaging Winter Crafts , kids will customize their own winter hats with their names Also children assemble their own winter-dressed character.

This Bundle is Perfect for winter-themed lessons, bulletin board displays, or seasonal crafts in preschool and kindergarten classrooms.

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• Snowflake Crown Craft
• Snowman Hat Crown Craft
• Penguin Hat Crown Craft
• Editable Winter Penguin Name puzzles
• Polar Bear Hat Crown Craft
• Snowflake Craft
• Editable Snowman Name puzzles
• Penguin Craft
• Snowman Craft
• Winter Clothes Craft
• Winter Hat Name Craft
• Polar Bear Craft
• Editable Snowflake Name puzzles
• Editable Polar Bear Name puzzles

This Fun Snowflake Craft Bundle is the ultimate winter activity pack for your students ! It includes a variety of fun and educational crafts:

• Snowflake Crown Craft template,
• Editable Snowflake Name puzzles,
• Snowflake Craft

Perfect for preschool and kindergarten, these activities encourage creativity, fine motor skills, and early literacy and math practice. Great for Ideal for winter-themed lessons, bulletin boards, or a festive classroom display, this bundle offers everything you need to bring the spirit of winter into your classroom!

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This Fun Snowman Craft Bundle is the ultimate winter activity pack for your students ! It includes a variety of fun and educational crafts:

• Snowman Hat Crown Craft,
• Editable Winter Name puzzles,
• Build a Winter Snowman Craft

Perfect for preschool and kindergarten, these activities encourage creativity, fine motor skills, and early literacy and math practice. Great for Ideal for winter-themed lessons, bulletin boards, or a festive classroom display, this bundle offers everything you need to bring the spirit of winter into your classroom!

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This Fun Penguin Craft Bundle is the ultimate winter activity pack for your students ! It includes a variety of fun and educational crafts:

• Penguin Hat Crown Craft,
• Editable Winter Penguin Name puzzles,
• Penguin Craft Activity

Perfect for preschool and kindergarten, these activities encourage creativity, fine motor skills, and early literacy and math practice. Great for Ideal for winter-themed lessons, bulletin boards, or a festive classroom display, this bundle offers everything you need to bring the spirit of winter into your classroom!

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This Fun Snowflake Craft Bundle is the ultimate winter activity pack for your students ! It includes a variety of fun and educational crafts:

• Polar Bear Crown Craft template,
• Editable Polar Bear Name puzzles,
• Polar Bear Craft

Perfect for preschool and kindergarten, these activities encourage creativity, fine motor skills, and early literacy and math practice. Great for Ideal for winter-themed lessons, bulletin boards, or a festive classroom display, this bundle offers everything you need to bring the spirit of winter into your classroom!

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The Kwanzaa Wreath Craft is a vibrant and meaningful DIY project that beautifully captures the spirit of Kwanzaa, a week-long celebration of African heritage and culture. This festive wreath serves as a unique and symbolic decoration.

What's Included:

PDF

3 pages

Size: 11 x 8.5 in.

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Introduce young learners to global holiday traditions with this comprehensive Holidays Around the World Crafts Winter Bundle for PreK - K! This engaging set of activities celebrates winter holidays with vibrant, hands-on crafts, including the Christmas Basket Craft for 1st - 4th graders, where students can decorate and assemble their festive baskets. The bundle also includes Craft & Activity Coloring pages, bringing joy and creativity to each holiday craft.

Celebrate Kwanzaa with a special Kwanzaa Wreath Craft and meaningful Kwanzaa Activities that introduce students to the principles and symbols of this holiday in a fun, interactive way. For Christmas, students can create a cheerful Christmas Wreath Craft adorned with holiday colors and shapes, helping them connect with the festive season. Plus, they’ll love the Winter Wreath Craft, which captures the beauty of the season with snowflakes, greenery, and winter-themed decorations.

This bundle is ideal for teachers looking to blend cultural education with creativity, introducing young children to diverse traditions from around the world. Perfect for winter celebrations, this set encourages artistic expression, cultural appreciation, and hands-on learning that students will remember throughout the season!

What's Included:

• PDF

• 10+ pages

• Size: 11 x 8.5 in.

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This Bundle includes the following:

Embark on a vibrant exploration of Kwanzaa with our specially curated activities designed to engage and enlighten young learners. Geared towards elementary school students, specifically grades 1 to 4, these activities aim to foster a deeper understanding of the cultural significance of Kwanzaa in an age-appropriate and enjoyable manner.

Activity 1: Kwanzaa Reading Passage & Comprehension Questions

Activity 2: Kwanzaa Vocabulary Match-Up

Activity 3: Kwanzaa Story Creation

The Kwanzaa Wreath Craft is a vibrant and meaningful DIY project that beautifully captures the spirit of Kwanzaa, a week-long celebration of African heritage and culture. This festive wreath serves as a unique and symbolic decoration.

Embark on a joyful journey of creativity and cultural exploration with our Kwanzaa Kinara Coloring Pages. This collection is thoughtfully designed to engage children in the celebration of Kwanzaa, offering a delightful and educational coloring experience centered around the traditional Kinara candleholder.

These coloring pages are more than just a creative outlet; they provide a hands-on learning experience. As young artists bring the Kinara to life with their favorite colors, they absorb the significance of each candle

What's Included:

• PDF
• 17 Pages

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