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The National Day of Prayer is a day set aside in the United States for people to pray and reflect. It happens annually on the first Thursday of May. On the National Day of Prayer, people of all faiths are encouraged to come together and pray for our nation and communities.

Students can reflect and write a prayer for each category: the United States, Leadership, Community, Teachers, Family, and Friends.

Prayer Writing Activity Benefits

• Personal Reflection: Writing a prayer encourages students to reflect on what's important to them and what they're grateful for.
• Expression of Gratitude: This activity allows students to express gratitude for the people in their lives, fostering a sense of appreciation and well-being.
• Development of Empathy: Writing prayers for others can cultivate empathy and compassion as students consider the needs and challenges of those around them.
• Connection to a Tradition: The activity connects students to a national tradition of prayer and reflection, fostering a sense of community and shared values.
• Creative Outlet: Writing a prayer can be a creative outlet for students to express themselves in a new way, using language and imagery that feels meaningful to them.

Embark on a 12-month musical journey through time with the Classical Journey Bundle! ♬

Add a touch of mindful music to any season, holiday, or composer unit study. With over 150 categorized classical pieces, the Classical Journey Bundle offers an engaging printable for every occasion. Each month unlocks a curated selection of themed classical music pieces, perfectly paired with a holiday or season!

This is the perfect activity to review Spring vocabulary! There is a word unscramble activity, placing words in the right context activities, a small reading comprehension section, a word-search among others. This product includes a full colour answer key. Use this for your elementary school class and your ELL students.

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Connect the Dot to Dot ALPHABET LETTER "C" Set Coloring Pages! Practice counting to 100 with connect the dots alphabet coloring pages. This set has 16 different dot to dot pages with numbers ranging from 16 to 65, and all images are "c" words. This is part of the ALPHABET DOT TO DOTS BUNDLE, get it here. There are 3 versions of each page, b&w with a word, b&w without word, and framed in color. Color pages are perfect for using in dry erase sleeves or laminating for counting practice to be used over and over again!

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⭐48 dot to dot pages, 16 different images with 3 versions each (16 B&W, 16 B&W with a word, 16 color framed)

⭐Letter "C" images include: uppercase C, lowercase c, cactus, cake, camera, candy, car, carrot, castle, cat, caterpillar, coffee, cone, cookie, cow and cupcake.

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Printable activities for the story Who Took the Farmer's Hat? by: Joan L. Nodset pictures by Fritz Siebel. This is a wonderful story using a repetitive theme making it easy for students to follow along and engage. This book is also great for beginning readers, because the story follows a circular pattern. To engage students this resource has 4 pages which can be used together or separate:

1. Farmer's hat activity: decorate/ color a hat and practice cutting skills by following the dotted line.

2. Note taking practice: draw a picture or write a note about each character in the story.

3. Quiz: See what information is retained with this multiple choice quiz.

4. Word search: Introduce characters and vocabulary terms with this word search.

Interested in other great children's stories check out:

We Are the Gardeners

The Boy Who Changed the World

The Littlest Snowplow

hese journal pages are designed to promote creative writing with a St. Patrick's Day theme. This packet contains 10 writing prompts which can be used with beginning writers as well as students who are more accomplished writers. Blank lined writing pages are included for students who need more space for their stories.

【Animals】- Identify 4 legs animals - cat, elephant, donkey, pig, camel, cow, rabbit, goat, sheep, horse

Total: 10 cards

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This is a fun analogy page that you can do during Valentine's Day or any other day. The students will find the relationship between the words and fill in the missing analogy. Then they will create their own.

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Kick off the new school year with our Editable School Bus Name Tags! These vibrant and customizable name tags are perfect for adding a fun School Bus theme to your classroom.

Available in black & white, gray , yellow, red, dark blue, orange, sky blue ... , they come in four versatile sizes: 1 per page, 2 per page, 6 per page, and 12 per page.

Ideal for desks, lockers, bulletin boards, and more, these name tags will help keep your classroom organized and engaging.

What's Included :

• PAGE : 36 PAGES
• FILES : PPTX + PDF + PNG
• SIZE : 8.5'' x 11''

Thanksgiving Alphabet Kitten Matching Fun!

This set of Thanksgiving Alphabet Sort/Match for Preschool through First grade makes the perfect Holiday activity for your Alphabet Literacy Centers or Morning Baskets for alphabet review. With 130 ABC alphabet Thanksgiving Kitten themed sorting cards students have the opportunity to recognize their upper-case and lower-case alphabet letters and sort/match them to the coordinating 156 ABC letter Thanksgiving Kitten themed cards. Your Prek-1st grade will love matching the Thanksgiving Kittens.

This packet includes:

5 activities to help the student with Alphabet Identification that way you can choose the Thanksgiving Kitten Sorting activity that will best benefit the student and their needs.

1. Upper Case Letters

2. Lower Case Letters

3. Upper/Lower Case (Az,Bb,Cc)

4. Upper Case 3 object sort/match (Students will chose the 3 themed cards (a Slice of Pumpkin Pie, Pumpkin Latte, Thanksgiving Cupcake) and place them in the Circles of the correct Kitten it sorts/matches with.

5. Lower Case 3 object sort/match (Students will chose the 3 themed cards (a Slice of Pumpkin Pie, Pumpkin Latte, Thanksgiving Cupcake) and place them in the Circles of the correct Kitten it sorts/matches with.

You will receive the following Digital Resources:

130 Thanksgiving Kitten Letter Sorting Cards:

• 26 Upper Case themed letter sorting cards
• 26 Lower Case themed letter sorting cards
• 26 Upper/Lower Case themed letter sorting cards
• 26 Upper Case themed letter 3 object sorting cards
• 26 Lower Case themed letter 3 object sorting cards

156 Thanksgiving Themed Letter Cards to match Kittens

These worksheets are easy to complete.

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Your 1st-2nd Grade students are then ready to go and will love getting into
the season by finding the themed alphabet kitten match card to the correct
Thanksgiving themed Kitten sorting mat.

For practice of Fine Motor Skills Velcro could be added

USE THIS RESOURCE FOR:

Independent Work

Morning Baskets

Daily Review

Literacy Centers

Early Finishers

Morning Menus

Intervention

Homeschoolers

Small Groups

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Thanksgiving Upper and Lower Case Alphabet Letter Identification Match

These Turkey Letter Match Mats are for Upper/Lower Case letters A-Z as well and are great for Alphabet Review.

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Make creative writing spooktacularly fun with this Halloween Roll a Story activity! Students roll the dice to create their own Halloween-themed tale, featuring spooky characters, eerie problems, and festive settings.

Contents:
The Halloween Roll a Story activity is a thrilling way for students to engage in creative storytelling while embracing the spooky season! This resource includes 6 Halloween-themed characters, 6 problems, and 6 settings. Students will roll a dice to randomly select a character, a problem, and a setting, which they will then use to create a unique Halloween story. From ghosts and bats to missing pumpkins and haunted houses, the possibilities are endless! Once students have rolled and selected all three elements, they can map out their ideas and write their spooky story on one of the included lined paper templates.

How the Product is Used:
Students start by rolling a dice three times—once for the character, once for the problem, and once for the setting. The number they roll will correspond to the Halloween-themed options provided. After gathering their story elements, students can brainstorm their plot and organize their thoughts using the story mapping page before writing their tale on the lined paper. This activity encourages creativity, storytelling, and writing practice, all with a festive Halloween twist!

Why They’ll Love This Product:
Teachers will love how this activity combines creative writing, critical thinking, and Halloween fun all in one resource. It’s a great way to get students excited about storytelling while helping them develop important writing skills. Students will love the unpredictability of rolling the dice and the spooky, imaginative stories they can create with ghosts, mummies, haunted houses, and more. Plus, the Halloween theme adds a layer of excitement to the writing process!

What Features Are Included:

• 6 Halloween-themed characters, 6 problems, and 6 settings for students to randomly select by rolling a dice
• Story mapping page for organizing story elements
• Lined paper options for students to write their stories
• Festive Halloween themes to inspire creativity
• Perfect for writing workshops, creative writing lessons, or Halloween celebrations

Who This Product Is For:

1. Elementary school teachers looking for a Halloween-themed writing activity
2. Homeschool educators seeking fun ways to integrate writing practice
3. After-school programs wanting to offer a creative and engaging Halloween project
4. Writing workshop instructors who want to inspire storytelling with a festive twist
5. Special education teachers needing adaptable, interactive writing resources

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This Kindergarten Summer Workbook Review Packet is the perfect way to keep young minds engaged and learning during the summer break. Preschoolers and 1st-grade students can also use it.

This comprehensive workbook covers various subjects, including;

• Writing
• Vocabulary
• Math/Counting
• Patterns
• Word search & Maze puzzles
• Summer-themed coloring activities
• Matching
• Reflection
• Look & Find
• Complete the picture

This Kindergarten Summer Workbook is an invaluable resource that can be seamlessly used in various educational settings throughout the year such as;

• As the school year draws to a close, teachers can incorporate workbook activities into their end-of-year celebrations to wrap up the year’s learning.
• The workbook can also serve as an excellent tool for continuous learning for the extended school year programs
• During summer learning camps, the workbook can provide daily activities that are structured and aligned with the relaxed atmosphere of summer.

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❤️Looking for a fun and engaging way to celebrate Opposites Day (January 25th) or practice antonyms? These colorful flashcards and puzzle pieces are the perfect way to help your preschool, kindergarten, first grade, ESL, ELL, EFL, or ESOL students master the concept of opposites!

✏️These can be laminated and used over and over for literacy centers, test prep, matching games, memory games, "Go Fish" games, sorting games, charades, write the room activities, card slap games, coloring, test prep, and more!

✏️These are also a wonderful resource to send home to help students practice over long breaks or with homework! Students can enjoy having their own colorful flashcards and can even practice their fine motor skills by cutting the cards out themselves!

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✅Includes: 80 pages

• Puzzle pieces - pictures & text (20 pages - 80 pieces)
• Puzzle pieces - pictures only (20 pages - 80 pieces)
• Flashcards - pictures & text (20 pages - 80 cards)
• Flashcards - pictures only (20 pages - 80 cards)

✅Bonus:

• How to use (3 pages)
• Black and white set (80 pages)

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✅Opposites Included:

• hot / cold
• big / small
• on / off
• open / closed
• day / night
• wet / dry
• thick / thin
• long / short
• healthy / sick
• old / young
• sweet / salty
• dirty / clean
• tall / short
• happy / sad
• asleep / awake
• strong / weak
• bored / excited
• new / old
• in / out
• top / bottom
• go / stop
• above / below
• full / empty
• hard / soft
• dark / light
• stand / sit
• loud / quiet
• fast / slow
• winter / summer
• near / far
• same / different
• front / back
• shallow / deep
• wide / narrow
• work / play
• black / white
• light / heavy
• low / high
• up / down
• teach / learn

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This 7-page (1538 words ) student Handout will help any student and/or teacher of the play get started in thinking about themes, characters and examination questions. Written by an Examiner and teacher of 30-years standing.

The Guide is structured as follows:

• Historical Context: Written during the Elizabethan era, “Hamlet” reflects the cultural and political changes of the time, including the Renaissance and the rise of humanism.
• Shakespeare’s Life and Works: Understanding Shakespeare’s life and other works can provide valuable insights into “Hamlet,” one of his most complex plays.
• Character Analysis: The guide examines key characters like Hamlet, Claudius, Gertrude, Ophelia, Polonius, Laertes, Horatio, and King Hamlet’s ghost, highlighting their complexities and roles in the narrative.
• Language and Style: Shakespeare’s use of soliloquies, wordplay, and vivid imagery enhances the play’s emotional and intellectual impact.
• Study Strategies: Effective study strategies include close reading, performance analysis, discussion, and consulting secondary sources to deepen understanding.

Look out for my other resources on Hamlet as well.

This Handprint Alphabet Book Template offers 26 cute designs perfect for preschoolers, toddlers, and babies to make as gifts or for keepsakes.

Handprint crafts are a fun, hands-on way to engage toddlers and preschoolers while building important skills. They help children strengthen fine motor control as they paint, press, and decorate, which supports early writing skills.

These crafts also offer a great sensory experience, letting kids explore textures and colors with their hands. Plus, handprint projects make for memorable keepsakes that capture a moment in time, perfect for sharing with families or displaying in the classroom.

This Alphabet Handprint art bundle is a simple but meaningful way to combine creativity with learning!

What's Included:

1 file- . 52 pages total.

Each design comes with one blank template and one example design.

How to Use:

1. Download: Once your purchase is confirmed, download the file directly to your computer.
2. Print: Print at home or at a local print shop like Costco, Walgreens, or Staples.
3. Create: Follow the easy instructions included to create your unique handprint art masterpieces.

Paper Recommendation: For best results, use cardstock.

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Master Present Tense with Low-Prep, Engaging Grammar Lessons – For All Learners!

Perfect for Grades 1-5, this print-and-go resource helps both native English speakers and ESL/EAL learners confidently master Present Simple and Continuous Tenses. With clear explanations and interactive exercises, it’s ideal for teachers seeking a time-saving, curriculum-aligned solution that supports independent learning.

What’s Included?

✏️ Print Materials: Worksheets, Answer Keys

**What’s Inside?
**✔️ Present Simple & Continuous Explanations

✔️ Verb Agreement Exercises

✔️ Fill-in-the-Blanks Activities

✔️ Sentence Reordering Tasks

✔️ Negative & Interrogative Practice

✔️ Present Simple vs. Continuous Comparisons

✔️ Quizzes 
✔️ Answer Keys

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Why Teachers Love It:**

✏️ No Prep

✏️ Classroom-Tested

✏️ Versatile Resource
✏️ Aligned with Common Core, TEKS, and UK National Curriculum

When to Use:

✅ Grammar Lessons
✅ Independent Practice
✅ Literacy Centers
✅ Homework
✅ Early Finishers
✅ Sub Plans

Skills Focused:

✔️ Present Simple & Continuous Usage
✔️ Subject-Verb Agreement
✔️ Sentence Construction
✔️ Negative & Interrogative Forms
✔️ Editing & Self-Assessment
✔️ Independent Grammar Mastery

Curriculum Alignment

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Common Core State Standards (CCSS)**

• L.1.1-L.5.1: Master English grammar and verb tense consistency.
• L.1.3-L.5.3: Use conventions to enhance meaning.
• W.1.5-W.5.5: Revise and edit for clarity and tense accuracy.

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Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)**

§110.3-§110.7 (Grades 1-5):

• • Develop and revise drafts with consistent verb tense.
  • Apply proper grammar and verb usage in writing and speech.

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UK National Curriculum (Years 1-5)**

• Writing Composition: Plan and draft using correct present tense.
• Grammar and Punctuation: Use present simple and continuous accurately.
• Reading Comprehension: Analyze how tense affects meaning.

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Preschool Summer Packet of Fun!

Get ready for Kindergarten with this Letter Learning Alphabet Activity.

Great for Preschool or Kindergarten Literacy Centers & Phonics Activities

Here is how it works:

•Included in this product are popsicle puzzles for all the letters of the alphabet.

•Print, Cut out (Recommend Laminating before cutting)

•They are divided into three sections.

•The bottom of the popsicle is the capital letter.

•The middle part of the popsicle is the lower case letter

•The top part is a word that has this letter as its beginning sound.

•Students will match the upper/lower case letters with the corresponding picture to make a popsicle!

Hope you enjoy!!

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This is a fun and interactive way to engage children's curiosity and critical thinking skills while also teaching them about different animals. It encourages them to observe the hints and use deductive reasoning to arrive at the correct answer.

• 35 different animals with 2 hints (answers are shown on the last page)
• Handy A4 size
• PDF format with high quality

Test your reading comprehension of the eighth book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series: Hard Luck with this hilarious 34-question multiple-choice self-checking digital game - complete with a mystery puzzle!

Students must acquire and read the eighth book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. After students read the book, they are ready to play the game! It's simple: click the link to access the game. The game gives you audio instructions and guides you. Read the question and choose the answer! You will know right away if you got the answer correct. Throughout the game, you will slowly reveal a secret mystery puzzle - see if you can guess the picture before the game ends! The game should take 15-30 minutes depending on the player's reading level.

What's Included?

• 34 multiple choice question self-checking digital game
• built-in mystery puzzle
• Printable Certificate of Completion PDF

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Students love learning about tundra animals! This resource includes realistic pictures of 20 animals with 3 to 4 sentences of informational text about each one. They are perfect for the lower grades by themselves and will pique students' interest in the upper grades. There are student-friendly website suggestions for research, graphic organizers for collecting research (2 levels), tundra-themed writing papers on three levels, and more!

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Rhyming is an essential skill to teach young learners as they begin the process of learning to read. My experiences in the classroom have shown me that rhyming can be really tricky for students to understand. This bundle contains five learning games that allow your students to have hands on experiences with rhyming and have so much fun they won't even know they're learning!

This bundle includes:

• Winter I Spy a Rhyme
• Winter Let's Rhyme Card Game
• Winter Rhyming Memory
• Winter Roll and Rhyme Game
• Winter Rhyming Bingo

When and how to use it:

• Small group work
• Learning Centers
• Individual Learning
• One on One guided lessons

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