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Holiday and Seasonal Lesson Plans
Celebrate the seasons and holidays with lesson plans that incorporate festivities into learning. These resources offer creative ways to blend academic objectives with holiday themes, making lessons more relatable and enjoyable. Use them to enhance engagement and bring a festive spirit to your classroom.
October Halloween Fun
Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Halloween, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
October Halloween Fun: Comprehensive Resource for Educators October Halloween Fun is an engaging educational tool curated for children in lower elementary grades, particularly from Kindergarten through to Grade 3. Presented in a ready-to-print PDF format , it includes materials designed to promote vocabulary development, comprehension skills, and creative writing talents. Halloween Children's Book The resource book contains a children's book that illustrates various aspects of Halloween – its customs and related stories and poems. Students can channel their interpretations into words using the imaginative writing pages provided within. Columbus Day Essay The resource also features an essay about Columbus Day, with rich lessons about this important holiday. This segment serves as a comprehensive guide from traditional narratives to more contemporary perspectives on Columbus Day. Literacy Activities & Bonuses Apart from standard textbook knowledge, October Halloween Fun goes beyond by offering unique learning center activities. These are excellent tools for fostering creativity among young learners. To add excitement to the process of learning are easy-to-follow recipes associated with the theme of Halloween. Schedule Planner: October Calendar An essential part of this package is an October calendar, which educators can use effectively as they plan their teaching schedules while keeping track of important dates throughout the month. Bulletin Board Ideas: Included are several bulletin board ideas for stimulating intellectual curiosity among young minds by creating visually appealing classroom decor! )
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Halloween Fun, Coloring Pages, Bulletin Board, Pumpkin Activities, Halloween Recipes
WITCH MAGIC Gr. 3-5
Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Halloween, Grade 3, 4, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
WITCH MAGIC Gr. 3-5: A Fantastic Teaching Aid WITCH MAGIC Gr. 3-5 is a perfect teaching resource created particularly for Grade 3 and Grade 4 educators . It adds a captivating Halloween touch to your curriculum as the holiday season approaches. The resource includes a unit themed around 'witches,' with stimulating activity cards designed to enhance language skills and encourage creative thinking. Suitable for different learning environments: Ideal incorporation in whole-group study sessions, Perfect usage in small-group work, Potential inclusion as homework assignments catering all types of education models. Tangible Features: The practical product boasts: A generous number of 46 ready-to-print pages Diverse and enriching materials tailored specifically for kids at the Grade 3 - Grade 4 educational level. Additionally, WITCH MAGIC Gr.3-5 not only enhances language comprehension and creative thinking through engaging activities, but it also expands its utility across multiple subjects including Holidays and Halloween. In conclusion; WITCH MAGIC Gr.3-5 is an impressive, timely, multi-functional tool arranged seamlessly into various teaching modalities thus promoting its versatile usage - truly making it a teacher's magic wand! CAST YOUR SPELL!
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Creative Thinking, Poetry, Witch, Halloween, Scary Stories
All Stressed Out at Christmas Gr. PK-8
Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Christmas, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
All Stressed Out at Christmas Gr. PK-8: A Comprehensive Guide A comprehensive, theme-oriented Christmas concert guide for students spanning from pre-kindergarten to eighth grade, "All Stressed Out at Christmas Gr. PK-8" provides useful tools for educators including public school teachers and homeschoolers. It aims to engage every student whilst ensuring equal distribution of responsibilities amongst the staff. Unique Component-Based System This teaching resource is more than a standard lesson plan -- it offers a unique component system that aids classroom management during concert preparation. Each component operates as an separate teaching unit which reduces preparatory time and allows ease of rehearsal in multiple classrooms. Detailed descriptions of characters, props and costumes Specific stage directions in each component. Fostering Learning Beyond Concert Coordination The value that "All Stressed Out at Christmas Gr.PK-8" delivers extends beyond mere concert coordination. It works as an engaging tool stimulating students’ reading comprehension skills through its meticulous scripts Versatile application possibilities: Whole group instruction during rehearsals Small group sessions discussing character motivations or costume design An exciting homework assignment where students craft plot predictions based on character profiles provided . Festive Theme with Adaptability Across Grades : This creative program is adaptable for grades 1 through 8 making it possible across various age groups adding another dimension to its flexibility quotient . The intriguing Holiday theme enriches the educational setup by infusing a joyous Christmas spirit among the learners - this hands-on instructional tool also functions as lesson plans amplifying learning outcomes whilst encouraging festive joy amongst young learners concurrently. Conclusion: In all, "All Stressed Out at Christmas Gr.PK-8" serves as an effective academic resource aiding reading comprehension skills while also facilitating the successful orchestration of outstanding Holiday concerts. An educational experience filled with festivity and fun!
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Christmas, Concert, Holiday Activities, Reading, Comprehension
Day and Night
Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Earth Day, Grade 3, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Day and Night - Grade 3 Earth's Rotation Resource Day and Night is a comprehensive teaching resource for Grade 3 educators , focusing on the scientific principle of Earth's rotation. This insightful resource offers an introduction to how our planet's rotation in relation to the Sun, results in day and night. Educational Value This material bridges theoretical learning with real-world observations such as shadow comparisons. Packaged as a PDF, this adaptable content can be implemented in various classroom or homeschool settings and blended within broader lesson plans . Fits seamlessly into whole group lessons or smaller focus groups, even suitable for homework assignments. Beyond Classroom Integration The Day and Night product also serves excellent for annual science week events or Earth Day celebrations at schools- offering theoretical information coupled with analyzation-based exploration that encourages more than rote learning patterns. Nurturing Curiosity & Understanding Ideal for nurturing students innate curiosity about natural wonders like day and night, this scientifically accurate resource merges simplicity with depth. It provides learners today an understanding of astronomical truths encompassing specular phenomena caused by planetary interactions within our galaxy- standing as an essential educational asset while preparing them for tomorrow’s challenges whether we are looking to deliver lessons virtually due to Covid-19 restrictions or back in physical classrooms once normalcy resumes.
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags PDF
December Holiday Customs
Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Christmas, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
December Holiday Customs: A Comprehensive Teaching Resource December Holiday Customs is a comprehensive, ready-to-print PDF resource developed to assist elementary school teachers in shaping culturally-aware and well-rounded students. This 66-page guide focuses on key December holidays: Kwanzaa, Hanukkah (Chanukah), and Christmas around the world. Designed primarily for Kindergarten through Grade 3 students, it aligns perfectly with your school curriculum while promoting student engagement and cultivating critical thinking. Main Features of December Holiday Customs: Creative articles on holiday traditions from a variety of global cultures. Helpful worksheets for individual activities or paired assignments focusing on discussions about diversity. Inclusion of authentic recipes tied to the covered holidays - a memorable way to enjoy multicultural learning at home! Ideas for art projects and engaging poems revolving around holiday themes - perfect for multi-disciplinary group projects or whole-group lessons. A child-friendly booklet that students can reproduce easily at home, fostering open communication between school and parents. This unique resource doesn’t limit itself to language arts or social studies. Instead, it incorporates practical life skills like cooking into its teachings. Broadening Students’ Perspectives with Cultural Understanding: December Holiday Customs , much more than an educational tool helps you cultivate a classroom atmosphere rich in respect for global customs. This mindset is essential in our increasingly interconnected world. The multidimensional nature makes it an invaluable tool preventing depletion of lesson ideas around these important Holidays Subjects while promoting cultural acceptance.
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Christmas Around The World, Multicultural, December Activities, Kwanzaa, Thematic Unit
UNDER THE APPLE TREE Gr. K-2
Holiday & Seasonal, Seasons, Fall, Preschool, Grade 1, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
UNDER THE APPLE TREE Gr. K-2 Designed to captivate the minds of Kindergarten and Grade 1 students, this teaching resource titled " UNDER THE APPLE TREE Gr. K-2 " offers comprehensive apple-themed activities that boost development in essential areas like Reading, Math, Creative Writing , and even Art . Additionally it facilitates critical thinking through Brainstorming sessions and word building exercises while also introducing pupils to Phonics. Packaged as an easy-to-use PDF file with 71 pages ready for print, This indirectly makes it a convenient tool for busy educators who value quality material that encompasses multiple subjects - adding more zest to Holidays studies through immersion in delightful Autumn-related content. The teaching resource can be utilized in different instructional settings: In a whole group instruction context, teachers may use it as an engaging focal point for class discussions around Autumn or apple facts during Holidays studies lessons. Educators could parcel out components among smaller groups to foster teamwork when solving puzzles or working on creative writing tasks. Tasks from the unit could also be assigned individually as homework or extra credits to reinforce past learnings or prepare students ahead of the next classroom lesson.. The flexibility doesn't stop there - With strong emphasis on creativity and cognitive stimulation wrapped up within fun-filled Themes like Autumn & Holidays Season; " UNDER THE APPLE TREE Gr.K-2" " makes an appealing option not only for conventional school teachers but homeschoolers seeking resources with educational breadth packaged within themes loved by young learners worldwide. If you're searching for an effective multi-purpose teaching tool designed mindfully around children's interests & learning needs during these crucial early years, then this resource fits the bill perfectly!
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Coloring Pages, Apple Tree, Word Building, Short Vowel Sounds, Autumn Printable
Autumn Ideas
Holiday & Seasonal, Seasons, Fall, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Autumn Ideas: A Dynamic Teaching Resource Autumn Ideas is a dynamic teaching resource tailored for students ranging from kindergarten to Grade 3. Comprising a collection of 66 printable PDF pages, this educational aid encapsulates the heart and soul of the autumn season while amplifying various aspects of individual achievement and societal evolution. The Approach Behind Autumn Ideas The approach revolves around sparking creativity, passion, and innovative thinking in young learners. Each page introduces unique facts about individuals whose actions and influence have shaped our current societal norms. Presented in-tandem with holidays observed during autumn, this teaching resource provides an engaging learning platform that stirs curiosity whilst instilling valuable knowledge. Creative Writing with Autumn Ideas Autumn Ideas ties thought-provoking subjects into everyday lesson plans, making unleashing creative writing skills an effortless experience. As your students delve deeper into each day's topic, you can introduce related creative writing assignments to fortify comprehension and foster personal expression - be it in the form of essays, poems or plays. Flexibility: Serving as continuous classroom content over weeks or quick-refresh assignments on selected days; Supplementing whole group discussions or fueling small group collaborations; Diving home projects or bite-sized homework tasks to reinforce daily lessons. In summary, "Autumn Ideas isn’t just a Lesson Plan collection; it’s an inspiring educational catalyst designed by fellow educators who understand the essence of delivering quality education while simultaneously helping children synergize their learning with their intrinsic creativeness. Light up those young minds today unraveling fascination towards autumn in its truest richness!"
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Writing Lessons, Autumn, Thematic Units, Riddles, Mazes
Celebrate Everyday October: A Micro-Learning Deck | Digital Mini Lessons
Holiday & Seasonal, Not Grade Specific, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
The Celebrate Everyday October: A Micro-Learning Deck | Digital Mini Lessons resource is a 100-slide download that exposes your students to daily lessons that include writing prompts for each day in October. This digital mini-lesson includes: -31 lessons -Multimedia -Celebrations -Digital & Interactive activities -Cultural Awareness Students will enjoy interacting with this lesson and each of the activities!
Author Teach Me This
Tags October Activities, Creative Writing, Digital Lessons, Pumpkin Carving, Holiday Writing Prompts
Spacemen Visit Christmas Gr. PK-8
Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Christmas, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Spacemen Visit Christmas Gr. PK-8 This comprehensive and diverse teaching resource offers a progressive and engaging approach to incorporate festive cheer and academic substance into your lesson planning, catering for Prekindergarten students through to eighth grade. Main Feature: The Play A primary element that sets Spacemen Visit Christmas Gr. PK-8 apart is an amusing combination of comedy, dance, singing and choral speaking segments , bundled along with a traditional Nativity Scene. Fosters a dynamic learning atmosphere letting educators utilize the unique talents of each student. The flexible nature of the script allows integrating unique strategies within an established storyline framework. The duration lasts only 25 minutes but offers opportunities for curricular ties or adapting it as part of classroom proceedings. Comprehensive Production Guide Included This resource isn’t confined just to theatrical performance but includes: A list of characters needed, Suggested costumes, Necessary props, Stage setup—a hands-on learning experience about behind-the-scenes work needed in plays! Educational Value with Festive Spirit!! If you're seeking more than just lesson plans during this joyous period—something that excites students' imaginations while cultivating essential skills such as reading comprehension —Look no further!! Spacemen Visit Christmas Gr.PK-8 strikes just right balance between learning and leisure even across diverse grades. Easy access as an instant download PDF file available on your device at any time is another feather in its hat! You can deploy it for either whole groups settings enhancing team collaboration; or within small groups fostering concentrated associative thinking; and even for individual assignments tapping into different comprehension levels. Here's a resource extracting multiple possibilities contributing not only towards children’s overall growth but injecting an extra dose of festive enjoyment too.
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags PDF
AUTUMNFEST Gr. 4-6
Holiday & Seasonal, Seasons, Fall, Grade 4, 5, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
AUTUMNFEST Gr. 4-6: An Innovative Instructional Resource The AUTUMNFEST Gr. 4-6 instructional resource, particularly designed for grade four to grade six students, offers a comprehensive and enriching survey of autumn-themed topics. Crafted to evoke creativity and encourage verbal language skills, this teaching aid is based on cooperative learning techniques. Engaging Content The toolkit incorporates informative cards together with participating activities about themes synonymous with the fall season such as Thanksgiving or Harvest Festivals, Corn/Popcorn cultivation, and Turkeys. Suitable for whole group instruction or smaller group learning sessions systematically. Can be sent as homework assignments enabling independent student study at home. Fostering Skills & Practical Learning Mixing various core subject disciplines like exercises aimed at fostering critical thinking abilities form part of this comprehensive educational material. Reading cards extending beyond mere understanding foster reading arts proficiency in students. Writing skill improvement tasks: Proficiency in writing tasks can be improved with brainstorming exercises that stimulate critical thinking abilities. In addition to these: Energetic arts and craft assignments: Paired with simple-to-understand recipes are also included. > data:text/plain, > Celebrating an elaborate approach towards wholesome development capabilities through imaginative methods are math-related activities that urge learners to apply their theoretical knowledge practically. A unified PDF: To enhance practicality incorporated within its arrangement a single PDF including 45 ready-to-print pages comes along. target="_blank">AUTUMNFEST Gr. 4-6 aligns its contents with subjects like Holidays, keeping in view Autumn is its underlying theme emphasising sub-subjects - "Autumn" efficiently into the curricula across lesson plans making it a flexible teaching help for educational facilitators globally. In Conclusion " In conclusion, AUTUMNFEST Gr. 4-6 appears as more than just an educational tool but a doorway opening avenues towards interactive developmental tasks handy not only within traditional classroom set-ups but homeschool settings too focusing on intrinsic value-based learning experiences. "
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Holiday Worksheet, Comprehension, Reading Passages, Matching, Trivia
Big Books For Fall Gr. K
Holiday & Seasonal, Seasons, Fall, Preschool, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Big Books for Fall Gr. K Big Books for Fall Gr. K is a unique resource designed with kindergarten classrooms and homeschool educators in mind. Utilizing engaging, seasonal themes, this tool provides the materials necessary to create three large books including: "If I Were an Apple" "Turkey Tales" "School Today!" The books are both educational and interactive, fostering joy in learning while simultaneously supporting early literacy development. Inclusive of More Than Just Reading Material... In addition to the text for the big books themselves, Big Books For Fall Gr. K also includes thought-provoking discussions and activities to help solidify learned concepts. School Today! encourages a cultural awareness discussion about schooling traditions worldwide. Turkey Tales engages students in locating turkey feathers – bolstering observational skills through active learning. The series concludes with writing Mother Goose rhymes on sentence strips — creating a perfect fusion between old wisdom and new learning experiences. Versatile and User-friendly Format... The resource contains 36 ready-to-print pages organized within one easily accessible PDF file. Perfect for whole group sessions, individual reading or homework assignments thanks to its engaging layout which promotes self-reading abilities. Holiday-themed Learning... Aptly themed around Autumnal Holidays lessons, Big Books For Fall Gr.K perfectly blends leisurely reading with essential comprehension training—a mix where holistic education meets practical teaching methods.
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Reading Lesson Plan, Reading Story, Fall Books, Fall Big Books, Autumn Stories
WINTER FUN Gr. K-1
Holiday & Seasonal, Seasons, Winter, Preschool, Grade 1, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
WINTER FUN Gr. K-1: A Wholesome Teaching Resource WINTER FUN Gr. K-1 is an exemplary teaching resource tailor-made to enthrall Kindergarten and Grade 1 students in productive, yet enjoyable learning experiences during the winter season. This essential tool allows educators to integrate the enchantment of winter into their instruction while simultaneously emphasizing crucial skill areas such as reading, brainstorming, math, word knowledge, creativity, and classification . This expansive unit comprises a whopping total of 69 printing-ready pages , collated into a single practical PDF file. It incorporates various academic disciplines through captivating winter-themed activities . In Language Arts: The inclusion of reading tasks aimed at broadening students' vocabulary whilst fostering a deep-rooted fondness for literature. Incorporate brainstorming activities designed to ignite creative thinking skills and stimulate out-of-the-box ideation. In Mathematics: A selection of maths exercises deliberately distributed throughout the unit aids in understanding new mathematical concepts; all encompassed within heartwarming winter themes that kids find relatable during this festive season. We appreciate that kids occasionally require breaks from typical academic workloads! Thus we've interspersed creative outlets where pupils can manifest their inner artist through diverse artistic endeavors centered around a wintertime motif. The WINTER FUN Gr.K-1 resource easily adapts regardless if it's utilized for whole group instruction or small group sessions in either public schools or homely education set-ups. Additionally, it comfortably doubles up as main assignments during regular school hours or supplementary take-home activities – a boost to day-to-day lessons at home. To summarize, WINTER FUN Gr.K-1 is an indispensable teaching aid for any Kindergarten or Grade 1 teacher eager about maximizing the educational benefit of every in-class moment while keeping it festive!
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Winter Fun, Winter Printables, Experiments, Snowman, Poems
Be My Valentine Gr. PK-1
Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Valentine's Day, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Be My Valentine Gr. PK-1 Be My Valentine Gr. PK-1 is a thoughtfully designed teaching resource. It has been tailor-made for young learners studying in Preschool, Kindergarten and First Grade . This product brings fun learning activities about Valentine's Day into the eyes of kids, while highlighting the importance of sharing and love. Variety Of Activities "Valentine Letter" : This activity enhances letter recognition skills among students. "Valentine Creature" : It aims to improve students' ability to discriminate visually. "Lady Valentine" : This focuses on strengthening numerical sets recognition. The tool combines these diverse exercises to contribute towards holistic development for children while keeping them engaged with the theme of Valentine's Day. Specially Designed Features And Tools Included are 37 pages filled with instructions and interesting manipulative activities such as "Rebus Story Activity " which uses pictures, symbols and texts to create an intriguing reading aid as well as fostering creativity among children. This comprehensive resource can be adapted depending on class size or student groups enhancing its practicality; it can be used through full-class instruction sessions or smaller focused student clusters. The packet even supports learning continuity at home: teachers have the freedom to assign specific tasks from within this packet for individual homework assignments. An Enriching Addition To Lesson Plans Around Holidays: The Case Of Valentines Day This educational tool places significant emphasis not only on academic strengthening but also highlights socially relevant concepts such as generosity in sharing through engaging story-telling mediums that resonate particularly with Valentines Day—an occasion of love. Accessibility And Sustainability Combined The Be My Valentine Gr. PK-1 comes readily available as a PDF file type ensuring convenient access across digital platforms and reducing physical storage dilemmas that may burden educators with voluminous teaching materials, keeping both durable learning and environment-conscious beliefs in mind. In conclusion, this thematic unit not only limits itself to academic learning but also seamlessly integrates socio-emotional learnings helping young minds thrive emotionally and physically in a well-rounded manner.
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Holiday Story, Holiday Activity, Holiday Reading, Valentines Day, Valentines Story
Valentine's Day Curriculum Pack
ELA, Holiday & Seasonal, Creative Arts, Art, Reading, Holidays, Valentine's Day, Kindergarten, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
If your students are studying holidays or are about to learn about Valentine’s Day, I have just the resource to provide you with everything you need and more! This is a Valentine’s Day Curriculum Pack complete with an abundance of printable resources and engaging activities for students to complete. This Valentine’s Day Curriculum Pack was designed for your preschool students. The Valentine’s Day Curriculum Pack's goal is to assist children in identifying people that are special in their lives, and how to express and convey warm and positive feelings towards others. The vocabulary that students will focus on with this Valentine’s Day Curriculum Pack is Valentine, groundhog, shadow, friendship, Velcro, special, post office, love, cupid, and mail . This curriculum will come with a letter of the week (V) and colors of the week (red and pink). This curriculum pack includes: --Sensory Table Ideas --Art Activities --Cooking Experience --Community Time --Math Activities --Home/School Connection Ideas --Science Table Enrichments --Science Concepts/Activities --Prop Box Ideas/Dramatic Play Enrichments --Movement and Motor --Playground/Walk Activities --Transition/Waiting Ideas --Block Area Enrichments --Flannel Board --Teacher Made Enrichment Ideas --Field Trip Ideas --Supplemental Learning Ideas/Activities At the start of this pack, you will receive a list of supplies needed for activities and projects. The worksheets, activities, and tasks included in this pack are intended to be completed in a variety of formats – whole group, small group, and independent work. I hope you enjoy! Take A Look At More Of My Best Sellers: Dental Health Curriculum Pack Memorial or Veteran’s Day Curriculum Pack Butterflies Curriculum Pack At the Grocery Store Curriculum Pack Pirate Fun Curriculum Pack Fire Safety Curriculum Pack Chinese New Year Curriculum Pack Enjoy More From My Store Here: https://teachsimple.com/contributor/learning-foundations
Author Learning Foundations
Tags Preschool Curriculum, Math Curriculum, Valentine's Day, Seasonal Activities, Vocabulary, Color Of The Week, Literacy Worksheet, Sensory Table Ideas
CHRISTMAS DELIGHTS Gr. K-1
Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Christmas, Preschool, Grade 1, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
CHRISTMAS DELIGHTS Gr. K-1 CHRISTMAS DELIGHTS Gr. K-1 encompasses a variety of Christmas-themed activities that were carefully designed to enrich Kindergarten and Grade 1 education plans. This seasonal learning material awakens the spirit of holiday celebration while streamlining comprehensive learning. This resource is a total package with 79 ready-to-print pages compiled in a single PDF file. The activities are versatile, suiting different teaching setups such as whole group discussions, small group studies, or even individual homework assignments. Focusing on numerous topics including: Creative writing Reading Phonics - word study Brainstorming Math and Puzzles - this teaching material helps diversify your methods for educating students in ways that are both effective and enjoyable. This collection ensures no important subject is left undiscussed while offering both breadth and depth to the learners' experience. The innovative techniques within will spur their thinking wheels into motion . Reading exercises follow an immersive story-telling method that won't only improve literacy but also draw children into the magical universe of each tale. In terms of phonics – our engaging word study methods guarantee students gain comprehensive knowledge and understanding about how sounds form words which boosts speaking skills too! A Delightful Approach To Mathematics: A Helping Hand In Brainstorming: Fostering critical thinking skills within young minds propelling them towards more complex lessons in the future through brainstorming exercises. All About Christmas: Last but not least, all activities are imbued with the spirit of Christmas! The magic of holiday cheer captures every kid's heart making each activity not just educational, but also festive and fun. Whether you're a public school teacher looking to incorporate some additional zest into your curriculum or a homeschooler striving for detailed lesson plans during holidays— CHRISTMAS DELIGHTS Gr. K-1 sets up an enlivened learning ambiance during one of the happiest seasons—Christmas! Note: Teaching has never been this delightful!
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Scavenger Hunt, Christmas Worksheets, Creative, Writing, Matching
Hands-On Halloween: Melvis Monster Gr. 1-2
Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Halloween, Grade 1, 2, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Hands-On Halloween: Melvis Monster Gr. 1-2 An interactive teaching resource designed for grade 1 and 2 students, filled with hands-on activities that promote learning in a fun way during the festive season of Halloween. What does this product offer? The product includes several sections that integrate fun elements with educational content: 'Little Melvis Cleans Up' 'Monster Birthday' 'Monster Cookies' 'Monster Babies' Additional Tools for Learning Besides these activities, the resource also incorporates additional tools to facilitate creative learning: Halloween Patterns, Task Cards , Clip Art. We provide educators with effective ways to reinforce learned concepts or introduce new ones. - Journal Word Cards help extend vocabulary skills while keeping the seasonal theme alive! - A Big Book section is available to encourage reading habits among children. This is truly a complete resource pack! A Fun Approach Towards Learning! We aim at making student preparation for Halloween enjoyable; imagine your class engaged in fun activities such as crafting Paper Bag Puppets or baking Monster Muffins! It’s possible to plan an amazing Pumpkin Party which can be used as an innovative way of instilling practical skills and cooperation among your learners. Note: This flexible resource works well not just for whole group sessions but also allows breaking down into smaller groups for specific tasks. It could serve some parents as homework assignments too due to its simple PDF format which makes it easy to print off individual sheets! Conclusion: A resource that offers diverse content to educate children in an interesting yet productive manner, helping them achieve personal and group goals while celebrating Halloween!
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags PDF
HALLOWE'EN MASQUERADE Gr. 2-3
Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Halloween, Grade 2, 3, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Halloween Masquerade Gr. 2-3 A creative teaching resource designed to bring the spirit of Halloween into the classroom while simultaneously encouraging learning in areas such as Brainstorming, Pumpkin Math, Creative Writing, Word Study, Phonics and Poetry. Falling right within the second and third-grade level, this specially curated resource draws from the vibrant Halloween theme related to masks and masquerades. It offers an exciting mix of activities that will engage young learners by both public school environments and homeschooling setups. This 70-page PDF guide is ready-to-print bringing together seasonal events like Halloween and Harvest Moon along with surprising nuggets based on ghosts and witches. Pumpkin Math which intertwine themes of the season with mathematical puzzles; invoking interest while fostering numerical problem-solving skills. Creative writing exercises intertwined with phonics activities enable students’ imagination to take flight justifying language usage constructively. Educators could use these resources diversely; handling whole-group instruction where everyone uses them together or even assign them as homework for refined individual skill sets further. For smaller groups operating on specific modules separately or examining dedicated tutoring times – think harnessing these materials too. The Halloween Masquerade Gr. 2-3 , lesson plan not only provides novelty but also delivers effectively across multiple study areas integrating holiday excitement into everyday education proficiently utilizing one comprehensive package.
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Halloween, Pumpkin Math, Word Study, Phonics, Creative Writing
"The Watcher" Jane Goodall Biography Book Companion Activities
Holiday & Seasonal, ELA, Holidays, Women's History, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grade 3, 4, 5, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans, Worksheets & Printables, Novel Studies, Activities, Worksheets
This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for Jeanette Winter's book, The Watcher: Jane Goodall's Life with the Chimps. It's a great addition to units on Women's History Month, women in STEM, endangered species, chimpanzees, influential people in history, or biographies. With 48 print-and-go reading activities to choose from, this resource is ideal for customizing learning to your student's specific needs and academic abilities . Students will investigate characters, identify story elements, determine the theme, conduct research, learn and apply new vocabulary, practice plotting story events, analyze and compare quotes, make predictions & connections, respond to questions related to the story, and much more! It's the ideal interactive read-aloud to learn about Dr. Jane Goodall, the primatologist whose groundbreaking chimpanzee studies in Tanzania , East Africa , changed the way we think about wildlife forever! It's also fantastic to teach students about patience, resilience, passion, dedication, standing up for what you believe in, hope, unity, and so much more! Students will love the engaging and fun activities, and you will appreciate the time saved hunting for high-level resources to teach reading concepts that students frequently struggle with. The activities provided are designed to enable students to apply higher-level thinking skills, to encourage students to provide text evidence to support their thinking, and to challenge students to express their own thoughts and/or perspectives. ⭐️ This Resource Includes: ⭐️ Making Predictions - Before reading the book, students will make predictions about the text. Story Elements - Students fill in the boxes with words and pictures to represent the story elements. Summarizing - Students complete the Somebody, Wanted, Because, But, So graphic organizer and write a summary of the story. Cause & Effect - Students will identify 4 cause and effect examples from the story. Chain of Events - Students will show how one event led to another in the story. Problem & Solution - Students will identify problems & solutions in the story. Setting Influences the Plot - Students will answer the questions about the setting of the story to gain a better understanding of how a story's setting helps to build the narrative’s mood, plot, and character development. Story Plot - Students organize the events of the story on the graphic organizer. Timeline of Events - Students will use the story, the biography at the end of the book, and/or research to create a timeline of the character's life. Character Inside & Out - Students include details from the story to describe what the character says, thinks, does, and feels. Character Traits - 3 differentiated versions are included for this activity . Students will choose important character traits that describe the main character and provide evidence from the text to support their choices. Overcoming Obstacles - Students will fill in the T-Chart with physical, emotional, or mental obstacles the character faced and describe their response to those challenges. Character Change - Students choose character traits to describe how the character changed throughout the story and support their thinking with evidence from the text. Character Development - Students describe how the character changed and developed throughout the story, state their opinion regarding which event impacted the character the most, and support their thinking with evidence from the text. Character Perspective - Students will compare Jane Goodall's perspective to the chimpanzees' perspectives in the story by drawing a picture and adding words to the thought bubbles. Character Summary - Students will summarize the main character, focusing on challenges, responses to challenges, flaws, positive characteristics, and completing a timeline of five events that showcase the character's behavior. Making Connections - Students make connections to an event from the story. Making Inferences - Students use clues and schema to come up with two inferences they make from the text. Theme #1 - Students answer the questions to determine which theme best fits the story and provide text evidence to support their choice. Theme #2 - Students answer the questions to determine the theme of the story and provide text evidence. Thematic Statements - Students choose the thematic statement that they believe best fits the story and include evidence from the text to support their choice. Reader Response Questions - Students will respond to short-answer questions (ANSWER KEY included). Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle - Students will complete crossword puzzles by matching words from the story to their definitions (ANSWER KEYS included). Vocabulary Word Search Puzzle - Students will find the hidden words in the puzzle (ANSWER KEY included). Sensory Details - Students choose an event from the story and describe it with the five senses. 2-Quote Connections - Students will read the provided quote and give thoughtful responses to the questions using the story, personal experiences, background knowledge, and opinions to guide their responses. Quote Cards – Included are 36 quotes by Jane Goodall. Students will use the quotations to complete the following activities. Quote Pair Up - Students choose quote cards to compare and contrast. Inspirational Quote – Students will choose a quote card and add an illustration that depicts the quote to create an inspirational poster. The Perfect Playlist - Students will design a soundtrack for the story, which includes creating a playlist of FOUR songs that represent four BIG IDEAS consistently seen throughout the book and designing an album cover that symbolizes the theme of the story. Chimps on Social Media - Students create an Instagram post of Jane Goodall interacting with the chimps. 8-Writing Prompts - Students respond to writing prompts with personal opinions, experiences, and or evidence from the text to support their thinking. Save the Chimps - Students will conduct research to learn more about chimpanzee conservation efforts and create an informational brochure. Includes 2 tri-fold brochure options (with writing lines & without) for double-sided printing. Biography - Students research further into the life of the character. Who Is Jane Goodall? - Students conduct research to learn more about the character's life and complete a biography one-pager. Endangered Species Research Project - Students will research an endangered species and create a final product (brochure, infographic, digital presentation, etc.). Infographic Planning Sheet - Students will complete the planning sheet and create an infographic for the endangered species they researched. Book Review – Students rate how much they enjoyed the book, draw a new cover, and explain why kids should or should not read it. Design a Book Cover – Students design a new cover for the book. 💡Need ideas for different ways you can implement these activities? Focus on different reading skills each day for targeted instruction, and have students complete a corresponding printable to check for understanding. During centers, students can independently read the story again and complete an activity that reviews a previously taught concept. Work with students on a reading concept they struggle with during guided reading or strategy groups. Students work with a partner or in literature circles to complete additional reading activities. This resource is for extension read-aloud activities only. The book is not included. ✨Be sure to check out my storefront here: https://teachsimple.com/contributor/creatively-gifted
Author Creatively Gifted
Tags Book Companion, Read Aloud Activities, Reading Comprehension, Elementary Reading, Biography, Women's History, Women In STEM, Read Aloud Lessons, Jane Goodall, Chimpanzee , Jane Goodall Biographies, Jane Goodall Biography For Students, Jane Goodall Activities, Jane Goodall Accomplishments Timeline, Jane Goodall Character Traits
Understanding Halloween: Beyond the Candy and Costumes
ELA, Holiday & Seasonal, Creative Arts, Art, Social Studies, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Language Development, Spelling, Vocabulary, Writing, Holidays, Halloween, History, History: African, History: Asian, History: Europe, History: USA, History: World, Geography, Grade 4, 5, 6, Activities, Crafts, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans, Graphic Organizers, Assessments, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
When one thinks of Halloween, often the immediate images are of jack-o-lanterns, candy baskets, and spirited costumes. Yet, there's a rich tapestry of history and culture beneath the festive exterior. The UnderstandingHalloween: Beyond the Candy and Costumes resource is tailored specifically for educators, be it in traditional classrooms or homeschooling environments, aiming to unpack the deeper significance of this widely celebrated event. From Ancient Traditions to Modern Celebrations Yourstudents will dive into the historical timeline of Halloween, starting with its roots in the Celtic festival of Samhain. They will discover how, during the tumultuous times of the Potato Famine in the 1840s, Irish migrants brought these old-world traditions to America. Over time, these practices interwoven with existing American customs, shaping the contemporary Halloween celebrations we know today. Cultural Layers and Significance Beyond the candy wrappers and playful masks, Halloween serves as a window into various cultural facets. This resource will help your students delve into how the event encapsulates age-old supernatural beliefs, avenues for personal creativity, community engagements, and a welcome break from routine. America's Journey with Halloween Additionally, yourstudents will learn about Halloween's initial reception in America, especially considering the challenges posed by the prevalent Protestant beliefs of the early settlers. They will understand how the fusion of different cultural traditions in the melting pot of America led to the widespread acceptance and unique rendition of Halloween in the U.S. Resourceful Teaching Aids This teaching kit is packed with varied tools to enrich the learning experience: Lesson Plans : Comprehensive yet flexible guides to distribute content over several days or weeks. Supplemental Reading: Recommendations of books to enrich the unit. Worksheets: Diverse, mix-and-match sheets tailored for student needs. Reading Materials & Visual Aids: Original reading passages paired with handpicked videos for a well-rounded understanding. Engaging Tools: Vocabulary cards, discussion prompts, and multi-level note-taking sheets. Assessments: Detailed evaluations, both objective and subjective, with provided answer solutions. Writing Exercises: Varied prompts with tiered writing pages for diverse learner levels. Interactive Assignments: Engaging hands-on tasks and projects linked to every lesson. In a nutshell, Understanding Halloween: Beyond the Candy and Costumes serves as a holistic educational tool. It's designed for educators eager to move past the surface-level festivities of Halloween, aiming to immerse their students in the cultural, historical, and societal intricacies of this beloved holiday.
Author Heather Huhman
Tags Halloween, Hungry Ghost Festival, Tomb-Sweeping Day, Samhain, All Saints Day, All Souls Day, Obon Festival, Day Of The Dead, St. Andrew's Night, Unit Study
HALLOWE'EN MATH Gr. 2-4
Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Halloween, Grade 2, 3, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
HALLOWE'EN MATH Gr. 2-4 HALLOWE'EN MATH Gr. 2-4 is a rich teaching resource that effectively leverages children's excitement for Halloween to motivate them in learning math. This unit is tailored to reinforce and expand on previous mathematical knowledge, covering the three primary areas: numbers, measurements, and geometry. Educators Solution For educators seeking engaging math activities for their students in grades 2-3, this unit comes as an excellent solution. It includes a variety of fun-filled tasks such as: Geoboards Tangrams Pattern Blocks Bingo Games & Mazes. In addition to academic challenges like: Fact Drills Problem-solving Exercises. Diversified Scopes The activities are diversified covering critical scopes such as counting money or time measurement which are practical tools children will use day-to-day outside classroom settings as well. The HALLOWE'EN MATH Gr. 2-4 package also suits homeschooling parents looking for interactive ways their child can learn math while enjoying holiday festivities at the same time. Detailed PDF File This product features a comprehensive PDF file composed of 110 print-ready pages full with dynamic prompts that stimulate curiosity while fostering independent thought processes among learners. Suitable Tool For Teachers & Parents You can implement this unique tool during whole group instructions since it targets themes common to grade-level curricula or adapt certain aspects during your small-group sessions addressing specific skill sets.You can easily adopt parts of it as enriching homework assignments! In summary, whether your goal is to deepen mathematical proficiency or rekindle students’ love towards number-crunching once again – using our HALLOWE'EN MATH Gr. 2-4 unit will undoubtedly create memorable experiences throughout this festive season!
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Halloween, Math, Tangrams, Pattern Blocks, Counting
The Magic of Christmas Gr. PK-8
Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Christmas, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
The Magic of Christmas Gr. PK-8: A Comprehensive Teaching Tool A unique blend of education and creativity for learners from pre-kindergarten to 8th grade, The Magic of Christmas Gr. PK-8 serves as a detailed guide for crafting an engaging Christmas concert. It promotes student creativity, teamwork, and reading comprehension skills . Inclusivity and Teamwork This teaching resource is designed to ensure every learner participates in creating the Christmas festivities – hence promoting inclusivity within the school environment. Flexible Unit-Based Approach: Designed with a component system that allows balance in workload distribution among staff members. Each module can be adjusted according to class size or available resources. Tangible Template: Preserved in 77 printable PDF pages that include character descriptions, props requirements, and costume details – this resource acts as an easy reference during concert preparations. Detailed Guidance: Each page provides stage directions coupled with production notes – accurately guiding teachers through the process from start to finish. The Product Essentials 'The Magic of christmas Grade (Gr) PK-8' comes complete with: A comprehensive list mentioning costumes needed for each character role played . An exhaustive list covering appropriate properties props needed per role . Scheduled step by step stage set-up procedure through meticulous directions ensuring seamless implementation throughout In essence,this exciting tool is primarily built around Holidays subject matter & precisely targets the sub domain field such as 'Christmas'. This makes it a flexible teaching tool ideal for public school teachers or home-schoolers - allowing them enhance their ability towards producing excellent learning experiences for their students.
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Holiday Activity, Holiday Concert, Christmas, Concert, Reading
Santa Surfs the Net Gr. PK-8
Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Christmas, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Santa Surfs the Net Gr. PK-8 Santa Surfs the Net Gr. PK-8 is an engaging teaching resource designed for stimulating creative and interactive learning in students from pre-kindergarten to 8th grade. Comprehensive Christmas Concert Package The resource primarily offers a comprehensive Christmas concert experience, promoting inclusivity by allowing all students and staff members an active role through its unique component system design. Each component acts as independent units intended for classroom rehearsals, thus minimizing prep time typically required for such productions. Detailed information about characters, props used, costumes needed, and stage directions are provided in each component making it user-friendly even with large group sizes. Versatile and Adaptable Components The components offer educators flexibility as they can be modified or expanded based on the school’s specific needs ensuring every child's comfort levels and learning pace are taken into account. Inclusive Content Pack The Santa Surfs The Net Gr.PK-8 pack includes: Type up production notes listing characters,ten wardrobe,supportive elements & scenery setup instructions A script designed to accommodate young children's reading comprehension skills. Total content: 93 printable PDF pages Additional character slots (changes according to school’s specific preference or need). Holiday Curriculum Integration This product effortlessly fits within 'Holidays' subject curriculum incorporating subtopics around 'Christmas'. It provides elaborate scenarios that can be incorporated into whole classroom sessions, smaller group assignments or even homework tasks. In conclusion , Santa Surfs the Net Gr. PK-8 paves the way for a fun yet educational teaching experience that fosters creativity in children.
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Santa, Holiday, Concert, Christmas, Technology
Christmas Gr. K-1
Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Christmas, Grade 1, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Christmas Gr. K-1 Teaching Resource Christmas Gr. K-1 is a comprehensive teaching resource designed for educators and homeschoolers who are looking to introduce engaging and interactive activities centered around the holiday theme for Grade 1 students. Content Overview The set includes visual discrimination exercises like 'Snowman' , 'Jack-in-the-Box' , and 'Stockings' . A unique "Not at Christmas" game tests logical abilities asking children to identify objects not usually associated with the festive season. "Make Tracks" activity prompts learners to recognize tracks made by different beings, combining nature study with holiday festivities. The modules " Oh Nuts " and " Angels and Clouds " hone number comprehension in an engaging setup. An exercise named “Christmas Colours” facilitates color identification for the students effectively. Inclusion of Stories This package includes an illustrative story titled “See That Star” which enhances reading skills while keeping narrative interest alive. Moreover, locker name tags aiding self-recognition among peer groups come as an added feature within this product adaptable across classrooms or homeschool settings alike. Beyond Lesson Plans If you're seeking more engagement options during lesson plans, additional ideas are provided to facilitate creative exploration beyond what's offered directly in its contents. An integral part of this package also comprises visually attractive coloring sheets & certificates acknowledging learner’s progress or accomplishment— making it ideal for use in individual tasks or group participation alike. Versatile Product Format This resource comes in easy-to-access, printable PDF format and can be adapted for use in whole group sessions, small breakout groups or as standalone homework assignments. The Christmas Gr. K - 1 is, therefore, an integral lock-step towards making the Holiday season learning journey delightful and academically enriching for Grade 1 learners.
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags PDF
Making Sense of The Declaration of Independence
Social Studies, Holiday & Seasonal, Government, Holidays, 4th Of July, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
"Making Sense of the Declaration of Independence," is an engaging, interactive, and collaborative 24-page mini-unit designed to give students in fifth through eighth grades the opportunity to read, critically think about, interpret, and analyze the Declaration of Independence, one of the most important foundational documents in our nation’s history. At the end of this mini-unit, students will have a deep and meaningful understanding of the philosophy of liberty and equality that is underpinning our nation. Students have opportunities to work with a partner, in small groups, and individually. I have included the original text of these articles as well as an annotated version so students can understand the text in plain English. This is particularly helpful for students who are ESL learners, RSP students, and struggling readers. Learning Targets I can define the word Tyranny, identify words in the Tyranny word family, and come up with examples of what tyranny is and isn’t. I can read and interpret the meaning of the Declaration of Independence. I can use my prior knowledge of the events leading up to the writing of the Declaration of Independence to help me understand the document. I can draw conclusions about the Founders' motivations for deleting the paragraph on slavery. I can create a Say, Mean, Matter visual that shows my understanding of the Declaration of independence. I can work collaboratively with my partner to interpret the Declaration of Independence.
Author Intentional Teaching and Learning
Tags U.S. History, Critical Thinking, Constitution, Declaration Of Independence, 4th Of July, Declaration Of Independence Critical Thinking Questions