Vocabulary Cultural Activities (by date, oldest first)

These no-prep printables are perfect for writing centers and feature vocabulary words for St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Earth Day, Ramadan, Spring (lion & lamb), and Mother's Day. Students trace the word, color the word, and then cut and paste to build the word. Included: 4 pages of half-page activities for St. Patrick's Day - 7 activities/words total 4 pages of half-page activities for Easter - 7 activities/words total 6 pages of half-page activities for Earth Day - 12 activities/words total 4 pages of half-page activities for Ramadan - 8 activities/words total 1 page of half-page activities for Spring - 2 activities/words total 1 page of half-page activities for Mother's Day - 2 activities/words total *Also includes a full page, full color, poster for each holiday* Want to introduce the vocabulary words before beginning this unit? Check out my Spring Holiday Vocabulary Cards. They feature the same words used in this activity! Looking for more holiday fun? St. Patrick's Day Bookmarks Label the Parts - Spring & Holidays Writing Center Activities What Belongs-Holiday Edition Four Seasons Vocabulary Word Wall Cards Winter Holiday Trace, Color & Build Writing Center Activities ***************************************************************************** Before you go... Follow me to be the first to know about discounts, sales, and new products! Get credit to use on your next purchase • Leave feedback for any purchases you've made and TeachShare will give you a credit toward your next purchase! Plus, feedback helps me make better products tailored to what my customers are looking for. *****************************************************************************

These no-prep printables are perfect for writing centers and feature vocabulary words for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Year's Eve, Valentine's Day, and Chinese New Year. Students trace the word, color the word, and then cut and paste to build the word. Fits right in with a holidays around the world unit! Included: 12 pages of half-page activities for Christmas - 24 activities/words total 4 pages of half-page activities for Hanukkah - 8 activities/words total 4 pages of half-page activities for Kwanzaa - 8 activities/words total 4 pages of half-page activities for New Year's Eve - 8 activities/words total 4 pages of half-page activities for Valentine's Day - 8 activities/words total 6 pages of half-page activities for Chinese New Year - 11 activities/words total *Also includes a full page, full color, poster for each holiday* Want to introduce the vocabulary words before beginning this unit? Check out my Winter Holiday Vocabulary Cards. They feature the same words used in this activity! Looking for more holiday fun? Pair these with my other products! This writing center activity is designed to accompany my other winter holidays products and can be used in conjunction with them to bring more winter holiday fun into the classroom! Find those products below... New Year's Eve Tracing - Prewriting & Writing Centers Valentine's Day Tracing - Prewriting & Writing Centers Chinese New Year Tracing - Prewriting & Writing Centers Kwanzaa Tracing - Prewriting & Writing Centers Hanukkah Tracing - Prewriting & Writing Centers Christmas Tracing - Prewriting & Writing Centers Christmas Tracing - FREEBIE Preview **Try before you buy!** What Belongs-Holiday Edition Label the Parts - Winter and Holidays ***************************************************************************** Before you go... Follow me to be the first to know about discounts, sales, and new products! Get credit to use on your next purchase • Leave feedback for any purchases you've made and TeachShare will give you a credit toward your next purchase! Plus, feedback helps me make better products tailored to what my customers are looking for. *****************************************************************************

Enjoy a Town and State Fairs-themed Two-Page Activity Set and Word Search!

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• Town and State Fairs Two-Page Activity Set – Crossword with attractions from current and past state fairs; mini match-up with fairgrounds vocabulary words; mini crossword with fair events and happenings; secret message puzzle; Blue Ribbon maze
• Fun Things at the Fair Word Search Puzzle – 50 vocabulary words related to cool things at the fair

Concepts: fair | town fair | state fair | county fair | exhibits | midway | contests | blue ribbon | competition | culture | community | sideshow | amusement

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Kids will learn a little about Ireland, its traditions and folklore, and the celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. Includes:

• Your Eye Upon a Leprechaun Two-Page Activity Set – Learn about St. Patrick’s Day, the patron saint of Ireland, and the Emerald Isle. Fill in multiple mini-puzzles and match famous places in Ireland with their definitions. And of course, learn about leprechauns.
• A Bit O' Irish Fun Word Search Puzzle – Reinforces key vocabulary found throughout the Two-Page Activity Set.
• Shorten-It-Up Crossword Puzzle – 35 words based on common abbreviations given in the clues (“hosted” by a clever leprechaun, just for fun).

Concepts explored: St. Patrick | Irish | shamrock | leprechaun | Ireland | history | culture | Connemara | Blarney Stone | parades | Irish music | folklore | St Patricks Day | landmarks | fiddler | fiddle

Chinese New Year 2024. Year of the Dragon! The Dragon is one of the most popular animals of the Chinese Zodiac. Students will enjoy learning about this celebration while working on this set of Chinese New Year 2024 Year of the Dragon themed puzzles. The puzzles are packed with information, vocabulary and fun.

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• Chinese New Year 2024 Year of the Dragon Two-Page Activity Set and Word Search Puzzle – Learn about this New Year tradition, the Year of the Dragon and characteristics of that animal according to the Chinese Zodiac. The two-piece main page includes a crossword, a Animals of the Zodiac puzzle, a Lantern Festival dot to dot, and a color-in. Additionally, a complementary Word Search Puzzle reinforces key vocabulary.
• How People Are Celebrating Chinese New Year 2024 (Year of the Dragon) Crossword Puzzle – Use the clues to fill in this puzzle and learn about the diverse traditions and rituals of the worldwide Chinese New Year celebration.

Learn about Irish immigration to the United States of America and about how people celebrate St. Patrick's Day. This set includes:

• Two-Page Activity Set with crossword about St. Patrick's Day celebrations, story about Irish emigration to America, crossword about Irish culture, and color-in puzzle.
• 2 Word Search Puzzles that reinforce the vocabulary from the Activity Set.
• Crossword Puzzle with a leprechaun theme (St. Patrick's Day) that focuses on adjectives! Comes in two versions: regular and toner-saver.

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Concepts explored: St. Patrick | Irish | shamrock | leprechaun | pot of gold | four leaf clover | Potato Famine | Great Potato Famine | immigration

How did the Civil War get started? This multi-faceted puzzle and resource set helps children answer that question with interesting facts and historical insights.

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• Two-Page Activity Set – crossword that describes the events in Charleston, S.C., that helped to spark the Civil War; How Kids and Women Served (with mini dot-to-dot and color-in puzzle); Northern and Southern states fill-in puzzle.
• Word Search Puzzle 1 – reinforces key vocabulary words used in the Activity Set.
• Word Search Puzzle 2 – challenges kids to identify items you might find in the Civil War era (going across) versus in the modern era (going down).

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• Map of the States During the Civil War
• Civil War Presidents (brief wartime biographies)

Enjoy a Day of the Child (El Día de los Niños) and Family Responsibilities-themed Two-Page Activity Set and Crossword Puzzle with this discounted bundle!

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• Day of the Child (El Día de los Niños) Two-Page Activity Set – with crossword, word search, bilingual books, and English-Spanish word match-up puzzle
• Vocabulary-rich Word Search Puzzle – reinforces key words used in the Activity Set
• FREE Bonus Family Responsibilities Crossword Puzzle – with three mini-puzzles
• FREE Bonus Family Responsibilities Reading Log and Certificate Set

Concepts Explored: hispanic | children’s day | celebrating children | celebration | hispanic culture | bilingual | Spanish | Spanish words | fiesta | piñata | families | working together | parents and children | parents and kids | responsibility | cooperation

Enjoy a Fairs and Festivals-themed Two-Page Activity Set and Word Search Puzzle with this discounted bundle! Includes the following products:

• A Time For Fairs and Festivals Activity Set – Large crossword puzzle with different types of fairs; Dragon Boat Race maze; word search about sensory experiences at the fair; match-up puzzle with fun fair foods
• Fairs and Festivals Word Search Puzzle – with 30 vocabulary words relating to the games, rides and activities at the fair
• FREE BONUS – Fairs and Festivals Crossword Puzzle – explores a range of different experiences -- food, entertainment, competitions

Concepts: fairs | festivals | state fair | town fair | fall | spring | community | rides | games | races | parade | artists | crafts | farm | animals | exhibits | competitions | tractor pull | balloon | hot air balloon | rodeo | regional | races | agriculture

St. Patrick's Day for everyone. This St. Patrick's Day-themed set includes:

• Two-Page Activity Set – Learn about the holiday, leprechauns, Ireland and Irish culture. Features two crosswords, fill-in puzzle, dot-to-dot puzzle and secret message coded puzzle.
• Crossword Puzzle – "What Do You Know About Ireland Today?" – Learn 20 facts about Ireland, its culture and history.
• Word Search Puzzle – "Treasures of Ireland" – Find and circle 40 Ireland-focused vocabulary words that appear in the Two-Page Activity Set (reinforce vocabulary).
• Puzzling Bookmarks – Two mini word search puzzles, one about Animals of Ireland and the other about Tales and Myths of Ireland. Kids can cut out each puzzle to use as bookmarks.

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Concepts explored: St. Patrick | Irish | shamrock | leprechaun | pot of gold | four leaf clover | Potato Famine | Great Potato Famine | immigration | Ireland | history | culture | Connemara | Blarney Stone | Children of Lir | Galway | Emerald Isle

The Battle of Gettysburg was one of the most tragic events in U.S. history, yet it served as the turning point in the Civil War. Children will learn about this important battle and about President Lincoln's famous address with this multifaceted puzzle set.

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• Two-Page Activity Set – crossword with facts about the Civil War and the battle in Gettysburg, PA; informational maze about visiting the battlefield; match-up puzzle with facts about life as a Civil War soldier; brief story about Lincoln's famous address.
• Word Search Puzzle – reinforces key vocabulary words used in the Activity Set.
• Crossword Puzzle – Abraham Lincoln's life is chronicled through a series of key life events.
• Color-In Puzzle – Drives home an important message from Lincoln's Gettysburg Address (includes small photos and map).

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Ireland Crossword puzzle explores 20 facts about Ireland, its culture and history. Kids will love to explore The Emerald Isle.

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Holiday traditions and customs are different all around the world, and children love to learn about them!

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In this puzzle packet you'll find:

• "Deck the Halls With..." – Two-Page Activity Set, which explores holiday decorations through a crossword (using picture clues), two dot-to-dots and a fill-in puzzle.
• "Decking the Halls with Family and Friends" Word Search – Reinforces key vocabulary words from the Activity Set
• "Christmas Customs Around the World" Crossword Puzzle – Explores a range of interesting customs (from Amigos Secretos to Christbaumgeback) in 12 countries
• Christmas Customs Word Search Puzzle – Reinforces key vocabulary words from the crossword puzzle

Enjoy a holiday-themed Two-Page Activity Set, word search, crossword and more with this vocabulary-rich puzzle set! Includes :

• Holiday Fun and Feasts Two-Page Activity Set (Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, Las Posadas) – with crossword, "films and fun" matching puzzle, and musical secret message puzzle
• Word Search Puzzle – reinforces key vocabulary used in the Activity Set
• Crossword Puzzle – A Month of Holiday Fun
• FREE BONUS – Holiday-themed reading log and certificate set

Topics Explored: December | Hanukkah | Chanukah | Kwanzaa | Christmas | Las Posadas | holidays | tradition | customs | holiday customs

Chinese New Year 2024. The Year of the Dragon! Enjoy Chinese New Year 2024 themed products for the Year of the Dragon with this vocabulary and fun-filled puzzle pack!

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There's something for everyone:

• Chinese New Year 2024 (Year of the Dragon) Two-Page Activity Set and Word Search Puzzle – Learn about this important New Year tradition, the Year of the Dragon and characteristics of animals according to the Chinese Zodiac. The two-piece main page includes a crossword, word search puzzle, and a color-in challenge. Additionally there is a complementary Word Search Puzzle that reinforces key vocabulary.
• How People Are Celebrating Chinese New Year 2024 (Year of the Dragon) Crossword Puzzle – Use the clues to fill in this puzzle and learn about the diverse traditions and rituals of the worldwide Lunar New Year celebration.
• 15 Days of Celebration Crossword Puzzle and Word Search Puzzle – Children learn about the activities that take place during the two-plus weeks of the celebration with this fun Crossword Puzzle. A matching Word Search Puzzle reinforces key vocabulary used in the Crossword.
• 12 Animals of the Chinese Zodiac Puzzle – Combines a small Word Search Puzzle and 12 Fill-in Puzzles to teach children about the Chinese Zodiac.
• Treats & Decorations Puzzling Bookmarks – Children complete a small Word Search Puzzle and Crossword Puzzle related to Chinese New Year celebrations, sweets, and decorating, then cut out the bookmarks to use in their favorite books.
• Reading Log and Certificate Set – Encourage reading with this Dragon-themed Reading Log and its colorful companion Certificate.

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• Chinese New Year Color-In Poster – Ready-to-color mini poster featuring this year’s celebrated animal, the Dragon.
• Printable Color Poster – Print this attractive poster of the Dragon and display it where children can enjoy it.

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• China Two-Page Activity Set – Includes a crossword puzzle with facts about the country and its culture, a match-up puzzle about rare and endangered species in China, a second match-up that highlights historical sites and traditions, and a Word Search Puzzle with amazing inventions that originated in China.
• China! A Fascinating Country Word Search Puzzle – Reinforces key vocabulary in the Activity Set.
• Exclusive China Photo – Our mini-poster size photograph of a street scene in China, with a few facts about the country.

Concepts Explored: Spring Festival | world culture | Chinese culture | celebration | zodiac | tradition | Dragon | fortune | health | China | Great Wall | panda | Lantern Festival | Chinese calendar | family | events | festivities | vendors | Chinese zodiac | personality | food | decorations | reading | line art | poster | traditions | animals

How did the Civil War end? This multi-faceted puzzle set gives children a glimpse of the fateful meeting of generals at Appomattox Courthouse, which ended the nation's Civil War.

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• Two-Page Activity Set – crossword that describes the events at Appomattox and the final days of the Civil War; overview of the war and terms for peace (with fill-in and mini word search puzzle); One Nation color-in puzzle.
• Word Search Puzzle – reinforces key vocabulary words used in the Activity Set.

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• Civil War Generals at Appomattox (brief biographies)
• Mini-Poster of Appomattox Courthouse with background information
• Map of the States During the Civil War

World travel! Enjoy this world travel-themed "challenge" crossword puzzle, which will excite children about the many interesting places and wonders around the world.

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Among the cool places highlighted in this challenge puzzle are: Mount Everest, the Pyramids, Easter Island, the Eiffel Tower, Angkor Wat, Mount Rushmore, Stonehenge and the Taj Mahal. There are 20 locations/sites in all.

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Concepts Explored: world | adventure | travel | antiquities | destinations | culture | transportation

This puzzle pack introduces children to both the history of the American Revolution and the ways in which people celebrate Independence Day now. It's a vocabulary-rich journey into history and culture. This pack includes:

SET 1

• Activity Set – crossword about the American Revolution, word search about July 4th picnics and parties, parade route maze, and fill-in puzzle about what you might see, hear and smell at the fireworks show.
• Word Search Puzzle – reinforces 35 vocabulary words and phrases from the Activity Set
• 4th of July. Yay! (part 1) – Large crossword puzzle that touches on festivities related to the holiday.
• 4th of July. Yay! (part 2) – Large word search puzzle that explores a range of "symbols" of the U.S. and its culture, from George Washington and Fort McHenry to apple pie and barbecue
• FREE BONUS – Color-in with fireworks and friends

SET 2

• Activity Set – crossword about symbols of America (monuments, songs, etc.), celebration day maze, Great Seal true-false quiz, and patriotic music match-up puzzle.
• Word Search Puzzle – reinforces 40 vocabulary words and phrases from the Activity Set

Concepts explored include the American revolution, Independence Day, Fourth of July celebrations, American culture and others

This Fourth of July themed puzzle set explores the Declaration of Independence and how we celebrate this historical milestone today. Includes:

• Two-page Activity Set – with Declaration of Independence crossword, small color-in, Liberty Bell dot-to-dot with fill in, fireworks maze and "five senses" fill in (what you experience at the fireworks).
• Word Search Puzzle – reinforces key vocabulary words use in the Activity Set
• Crossword Puzzle – vocabulary-rich puzzle about the foods we associate with July 4th celebrations
• Matching Reading Log and Certificate Set

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This 2-set puzzle pack offers a bunch of great ideas for summer fun, whether it's time for extra adventure or to get kids excited when summer boredom starts to set in.

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SET 1

• Sweet Summer Fun Activity Set – Crossword puzzle with summer activity ideas; two dot-to-dots; fill-in puzzle; large fill-in with things to do when remaining at home.
• Word Search Puzzle – Reinforces summertime action and fun with 40 vocabulary words and phrases.
• Reading Log & Certificate Set – Matches the summer theme and color scheme.

SET 2

• Chase the Blues Away Activity Set – Ideas for easy-to-do activities with friends; crossword with cool places to go; roller coaster dream maze; baking fun match-up; color-in that inspires kids to volunteer.

FREE BONUS Family Fun at Night Word Search Puzzle – ideas for family activities after the sun goes down.