Less than $5 Kindergarten U.S. History Activities (by date, oldest first)

Journey to Jamestown is a l resource designed to help young learners explore and understand the history of Jamestown. This downloadable package includes a range of engaging activities such as an anchor chart, color pages, writing pages, a mini book, KWL (Know, Want to know, Learned) charts, a word search, ABC order exercises, and a compare and contrast activity. Aligned with the Virginia Standards of Learning (VA SOL) 1.2a, this mini unit provides easy print and go materials to enhance students' understanding of Jamestown's significance.

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Honor Veterans Day in your classroom with this engaging and educational Veterans Day Word Search! This resource offers a meaningful way to introduce students to important vocabulary related to the holiday, such as "service," "honor," "freedom," and "sacrifice." Each word search puzzle encourages students to reflect on the significance of Veterans Day while building their spelling, vocabulary, and problem-solving skills.

Whether you're looking for a classroom activity, a way to keep early finishers engaged, or a simple holiday-themed homework assignment, this word search is a perfect fit for grades K-6.

What's Included:

• 4 unique word search puzzles featuring Veterans Day-themed vocabulary.
• Words ranging from 3 to 12 letters to challenge students of different grade levels.
• Complete answer key for quick and easy checking.

Ways to Use This Resource:

• Classroom Activity: A great way to introduce the importance of Veterans Day in a fun, interactive format.
• Early Finishers: Keep students occupied with a meaningful task once their primary work is completed.
• Holiday-Themed Homework: Send it home as a holiday assignment that students can enjoy while learning about the significance of the day.
• Substitute Plans: A no-prep activity that is easy for a substitute teacher to manage and enjoyable for students.

Why It’s Ideal for Your Classroom:

This Veterans Day Word Search not only reinforces key academic skills, but also helps students understand and appreciate the service and sacrifice of veterans. It’s a great way to incorporate an important holiday into your lessons while keeping learning fun and engaging for students in grades K-6.

Help your students reflect on this meaningful day while enjoying a fun, educational activity!

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Your students will LOVE reviewing the three branches of the U.S. Government with this three-page pop-up book! Each page includes a short description of that branch and their responsibilities and a pop-up image of their building. Instructions and pictures are included on how to make the book.

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Indigenous People's Day Coloring Pages Activities

Celebrate Native Americans Heritage Month with these beautiful and educational coloring pages, perfect for kids to explore the rich traditions and culture of Indigenous peoples!

This set includes 25 unique coloring sheets featuring tribal animals and scenes of daily life, allowing students to connect with Indigenous heritage through art.

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Fourth of July Craft: Celebrate Independence Day with these fun 4th of July Crown and Headband Templates. This engaging craft pack includes 8 fun designs and 20 different templates, perfect for students of all ages. Perfect for classroom parties, parades, and family gatherings, these templates offer a fun and educational way to celebrate the 4th of July. Young learners in kindergarten can enjoy the easy to cut circle templates, while older students can express their creativity with writing prompt templates such as On the 4th of July, I like to... and My favorite thing about the 4th of July is.... Your students will love coloring in the templates, cutting them out, and assembling them into festive crowns they can wear with pride. These crowns and headbands make a fantastic classroom or home activity to get everyone in the patriotic spirit, while also enhancing fine motor skills and encouraging creative expression. Get ready to bring some red, white, and blue joy to your classroom with these exciting and easy to use crown and headband templates.

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Fourth of July Craft: Dive into the festive spirit of Independence Day with these fun 3D/Pop-Up Card Templates, a must have for any teacher looking to add creativity and patriotic cheer to their classroom activities. Perfect for a hands on, engaging craft session, these printables are designed to spark joy and foster imaginative skills among elementary students. With 6 black and white designs and three versatile templates, this product offers a total of 18 unique crafting opportunities. These 3D Independence Day Card Templates are an excellent way for students to express their creativity and create memorable keepsakes that bring a touch of joy to this special holiday. Start the crafting festivities and watch as your students bring their 3D cards to life, coloring, cutting, and folding their way into the Independence Day spirit. Perfect for Fourth of July classroom activities, summer camps, and patriotic celebrations, this pack ensures a fun and educational experience for all.

Here are some ideas on how to use the 4th of July 3D/Pop-Up Card Templates:

1. Classroom Decoration: Have your students create their 3D cards and use them to decorate the classroom for Independence Day. Hang them on walls, windows, or create a display board showcasing their work.
2. Holiday Gifts: Your students can make these cards as gifts for their family and friends. The 3D element makes them unique and special, perfect for spreading holiday cheer.
3. Patriotic Lessons: Integrate the card making activity into a lesson about the history of Independence Day. Your students can write facts or messages about the 4th of July inside their cards, reinforcing their learning through art.
4. School Events: Use the 3D cards as part of a school wide 4th of July celebration. Host a craft station where your students can make the cards during the event.
5. Community Projects: Partner with local community centers or libraries to offer a 4th of July craft session. Your students can create the cards and share them with community members, spreading patriotic spirit.
6. Art Skills Development: Focus on enhancing your students fine motor skills by having them color, cut, and assemble the 3D cards.
7. Bulletin Board Display: Create a bulletin board display with the 3D cards, arranging them in a way that showcases the patriotic theme.
8. Interactive Storytelling: Encourage students to use their 3D cards to tell a story about Independence Day. They can illustrate and write a short narrative on the inside of the card, then share it with the class.
9. Summer Camp Crafts: Incorporate the 3D card templates into summer camp activities. They provide a fun and engaging craft project that aligns with 4th of July celebrations.
10. Home Decorations: Suggest that your students take their 3D cards home to use as decorations for their family's Independence Day celebrations. They can place them on tables, mantels, or as part of a festive centerpiece.

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Celebrate Flag Day with creativity and pride using these fun Flag Day Crown and Headband Templates. Perfect for Flag Day crafting activities, this set includes four unique designs available in two formats: easy to cut templates and writing prompt templates.

The writing prompts included are:

1. My country’s flag is special because...
2. Flag Day started because...
3. We should honor and respect our flag by...
4. Flag Day means to me...

These prompts are designed to inspire thoughtful responses and provide a personal touch to each student's craft. Ideal for classroom activities or home projects, these templates offer a fun and educational way to commemorate Flag Day. Download now and let your students express their patriotism and creativity.

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Salute the heroes of Memorial Day with this engaging Memorial Day Craft Activity - Memorial Day Crowns and Headbands. This pack features two designs: one with thought-provoking writing prompts and the other ready for creative coloring and assembly. With each design available in both star cutout and circular formats, versatility is at your fingertips. Encourage meaningful reflection with the collection of six writing prompts, including On Memorial Day, I feel thankful for... and I remember the brave soldiers who... These prompts invite students to express gratitude and honor the sacrifices made by our servicemen and women.

More than just a craft activity, these Memorial Day Crown Craft Templates provide a heartfelt opportunity for students to connect with the significance of this day. Whether used as part of a classroom lesson or as a standalone project, these templates will instill a sense of patriotism and appreciation in your students.

Capture the spirit of Memorial Day and enrich your classroom experience with our versatile and meaningful craft templates.

This pack includes:

• 6 writing Prompt templates with a star,
• 6 writing prompt templates in memorial day design,
• 1 star design for easy cutting,
• 1 memorial day easy cutting design.

Here are some considerations to ensure this activity is kept respectful:

1. Educational Context: Before engaging in the craft, provide age-appropriate education about the purpose and history of Memorial Day. Help your students understand the importance of honoring and remembering those who have made sacrifices for their country.
2. Symbolism: Be mindful of the symbolism of the crown. Ensure that the activity focuses on honoring and remembering the individuals who have served in the military, rather than trivializing their sacrifices.
3. Discussion: Facilitate discussions about the significance of Memorial Day while students are engaged in the craft. Encourage them to reflect on the meaning of the day and the importance of honoring veterans and fallen heroes.
4. Optional Tribute: Offer students the option to write or draw personal messages of gratitude or remembrance on their crowns. This can provide a meaningful way for them to express their thoughts and feelings.

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This engaging Veterans Day/ Memorial Day Activity Bunting Banner Worksheet Templates pack offers 5 diverse writing and drawing prompts, giving your students an opportunity to express their gratitude and creativity. With both black and white and color options available, this no-prep printable set includes 6 bunting designs per prompt. Students will reflect on the significance of a veteran, the importance of the flag and ways to show kindness. They'll also consider the best means of honoring our heroes. As they bring their visions to life, your students will take pride in their creations. Assemble the templates to craft a striking bunting that can be showcased proudly over your whiteboard, chalkboard, door, hallway or bulletin board. Let's celebrate and honor our veterans together.

Drawing and Writing Prompts included:

• A veteran is special because ...
• A flag is important to a veteran because...
• I can show kindness to a veteran by...
• The best way to honor a veteran is...
• If I were a veteran, I would...

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This product is designed for educational purposes, focusing on election-themed activities for students. The product includes:

Presidential Election I Spy Activity: This activity sheet features various election-related icons and symbols such as ballots, voting booths, maps, and political symbols. Students are tasked with finding and counting the different items on the sheet. The activity sheet includes spaces for the student's name, class, teacher, and date at the top.

I Voted Badge Craft: A w&B circular badge with the words "I VOTED" in the center, surrounded by stars and stripes, mimicking a patriotic theme. This craft can be coloring and cut out and worn by students to show their participation in the mock election activities.

VOTE Headband Craft: A headband craft designed with stars and stripes, featuring the word "VOTE" prominently in the center. This headband can be assembled and worn by students, adding a fun, interactive element to the election activities.

These activities aim to engage students in learning about the electoral process through hands-on crafts and interactive games, making the educational experience both fun and informative. The design is colorful and visually appealing, suitable for classroom settings and educational events related to Election Day.

Enhance writing skills with these no-prep worksheets focused on President James Monroe. Perfect for kindergarteners and 1st graders, with traced sentences and lined paper for writing on their own!

What’s Inside?

- Tracing Practice Sentences: Each worksheet features sentences about James Monroe that are written on tracing lined paper.

- Lined Paper for Practicing Handwriting: Ample space is provided for students to rewrite each sentence themselves, helping them practice and reinforce their learning.

Educational Benefits:

- Builds Essential Handwriting Skills: Focused practice helps students master these fundamental aspects of writing.

- Engages with Historical Content: Sentences about James Monroe provide a dual benefit of reinforcing historical knowledge while practicing writing.

- Encourages Independent Learning: Clear instructions and structured worksheets allow students to work independently, building confidence in their abilities.

Perfect for Classroom and Home Use:

Whether you’re a teacher looking for supplemental classroom materials or a parent seeking educational activities at home, these worksheets are versatile and user-friendly:

- No Prep Needed: Simply print and go—no additional preparation required, making it ideal for busy educators.

Why Choose These Worksheets?

These worksheets offer a structured and engaging approach to teaching essential writing skills. By combining historical content with practical exercises, students not only improve their writing but also gain a better understanding of American history.

Introduce your young learners to Memorial Day with this interactive board game! Perfect for kindergarteners and 1st graders, it combines fun physical activities with educational facts about Memorial Day.

Engage your classroom with this exciting game, specifically designed for kindergarteners and 1st graders. This unique educational tool combines fun, movement, and learning in a board game format that introduces young students to the significance of Memorial Day.

Includes 5 physical activity cards and 15 fact cards that ask basic questions about Memorial Day and the United States.

This game is not only a great resource for physical education but also a valuable addition to social studies lessons:

Works well in the classroom, during indoor recess, or in small group stations.

To be played in groups- either in small groups or have students team up together while you read the questions.

This is a printable download game- you will need paper and dice!

National Donut Day is the first Friday and June, so use these 12 CCSS activities to celebrate the holiday! Comes with: History timeline Billboard advertisement to make Calendar and Symbolism Coloring sheets Discussion Starters/Writing Prompts Doughnut decorating contest and matching activities Doughnuts make a word activity Doughnut Recipe activity Maze Order of Operations cut and paste Word Search Excellent for fun, critical thinking learning about and participating in National Doughnut Day!

Instill gratitude for our Armed Services with these 20 Veteran's Day Thank You Cards. Write a note of thanks, color images, fold, and give to make a veteran smile! Includes a mix of English and Spanish gratitude phrases, black and white images to color, and one blank card for students to create their own Veteran's Day message. Highlights each branch of the Armed Services: Army, Marines, and Navy. Includes female and male armed services members. Use as across curriculum government/history/social studies and ELA lesson, to practice fact-based letter/note writing skills, develop social skills, learn more about U.S. history, practice vocabulary, and meet local veterans in your community. Contact your local Veteran's of Foreign Wars (VFW) for a list of veterans in your area.

35 Fourth of July fun and engaging activities for elementary students! Includes: Writings:"What Freedom Means to Me" and "My Favorite Fourth of July Memory" and more... "My Patriotic Poem" Coloring Handouts: July Fourth messages with themed images Crossword puzzle with answers Word search with answers Uncle Sam's Dialogue activity Fourth of July Find It Games Vocabulary Word Games Craft activities for July 4 messages Fun, educational activities for celebrating July 4th!

What is Veterans Day? When does it fall each year? What kinds of celebrations honor our veterans? Students get an introduction and definition of Veterans Day, plus why it is different than Memorial Day. Then, get ready to join the parade! Play ball, watch fireworks, and thank a veteran for serving!

Get Fit Action Stories combine reading, sight words, listening, speaking, directions, and physical education into one assignment. It's a fun, physical learning adventure!

Action Words included:

1. salute

2. clap

3. Miss America wave

4. struts

5. moves a scepter up and down

6. twirl

7. toss

8. catch

9. plays a violin

10. toots a horn

11. beats a drum

12. pedal

13. flip hamburgers

14. toss salads

15. swing bats

16. hit homeruns

17. yells, “Ewwwww” then

“Awwwww”

18. “Thank you!”

19. salute

20. “Happy Veterans Day!”

30 pages of rodeo-themed coloring and fun writing activities for early and young learners! Includes: 10 coloring sheets Design your own: boots, cowboy, saddle, and wagon Cowboy and Cowgirl stick horse 1st/2nd/3rd place handouts Rodeo advertisement with fill-in-the-blanks Lucky Bronc Rider: draw/paste your picture Featured Rodeo Story to write Rodeo Conversation Dialogue handouts (2) Help the horse find his shoes maze How many words can make from "rodeo" Let's Rodeo Crossword Puzzle with Word Bank and answers A Cowboy/Cowgirl Poem to write Travel the Rodeo Circuit through the U.S. (map activity) Be a clown and write jokes to perform for classmates Fun introduction for rodeo season or for social studies units.

❤️Looking for notable Arab leaders posters to celebrate Arab Heritage Month and decorate your bulletin board, hallway, door, or classroom? Introduce 10 important people with Arab heritage and the meaningful contributions they made with these printable posters!

✅ Arab leaders included:

☑ Fouad Ajami, Rima Fakih, Noura Erakat, Suheir Hammad, Joanne Chory, Huda Kattan, Hoda Kotb, DJ Khaled, Steve Jobs, Jerry Seinfeld

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✏️ Great for any elementary grade!

✏️ These colorful Arab Heritage poster packs are the perfect addition to your Arab Heritage Month unit! Or celebrate throughout the year!

✏️Create eye-catching bulletin boards, hallway displays, Arab historical figure education books, coloring pages, and more!

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⭐️This resource is low prep and will save you time! Simply print the ready-to-go posters and laminate for durability.

⭐️Black and white set included! Students can choose a historical figure and color their own poster! Combine pages to create a coloring book!

⭐️Check out the preview and video for a sneak peek!

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✅ Includes 3 poster sets - 8 1/2 x 11 in: (30 pages)

☑ Poster set 1 - leader's picture, name, and what they are best known for

☑ Poster set 2 - leader's picture, name, and sentence about them

☑ Poster set 3 - leader's picture, name, and fun facts about them

✅ Leaders included: (10)

☑ Fouad Ajami - professor, writer - (Lebanese heritage)

☑ Rima Fakih - beauty pageant titleholder - (Lebanese heritage)

☑ Noura Erakat - lawyer, activist - (Palestinian heritage)

☑ Suheir Hammad - poet, writer - (Palestinian heritage)

☑ Joanne Chory - plant biologist - (Lebanese heritage)

☑ Huda Kattan - makeup artist - (Iraqi heritage)

☑ Hoda Kotb - TV host - (Egyptian heritage)

☑ DJ Khaled - disk jockey, producer - (Palestinian heritage)

☑ Steve Jobs - businessman, inventor - (Syrian heritage)

☑ Jerry Seinfeld - comedian, actor - (Syrian heritage)

✅ Bonus: (32 pages)

☑ Black and white set (30 pages)

☑ Table of contents (1 page)

☑ What you need to know (1 page)

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⭐️Looking for more Arab heritage activities?

Arab Heritage Bundle

⭐️Looking for more posters?

Posters Growing Bundle

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Looking for an engaging, easy-to-use Thanksgiving resource for your classroom? This Thanksgiving reading comprehension worksheet is perfect for teachers who want to enhance reading skills while bringing holiday spirit to their lessons. Here’s what makes it a great choice for your students:

• High-interest, one-page Thanksgiving story that keeps students engaged and curious about Thanksgiving traditions.
• Multiple-choice questions that are aligned with common core standards, reinforcing key reading comprehension skills like main idea, inference, and vocabulary.
• Short-answer question that prompts students to reflect and respond, helping them develop critical thinking and written expression.
• Printable and ready-to-use for any grade level, saving you time and making lesson planning a breeze. Youngest grades might need help reading the story, but it is age appropriate for all elementary school.
• Perfect for individual, small group, or whole class activities—just print and go, or use it for online assignments.

This Thanksgiving reading activity is a valuable addition to your classroom, helping students build literacy skills while celebrating the holiday!

This Thanksgiving word search puzzle is a festive, engaging activity to celebrate the holiday season in the classroom. As students search and find the words, it encourages them to reflect on themes of gratitude, history, and togetherness while reinforcing vocabulary skills. Perfect for an individual or group activity, this word search includes Thanksgiving-related words that inspire conversations about tradition and family.

Word List:

• Blessed
• Bread
• Celebration
• Corn
• Dinner
• Family
• Feast
• Friends
• Home
• Journey
• Mayflower
• Pie
• Pilgrim
• Plentiful
• Plymouth
• Rock
• Pumpkin
• Sharing
• Turkey
• Thanksgiving

Please let me know if you like this activity, and if there are other themes you'd like to see me create in the future!