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3rd grade Winter social studies resources for parents under $5
Thanksgiving Activities Thanksgiving Placemat Craft Gratitude Thankful Craft
Invite students to make their own Thanksgiving place mats this November. The place mats showcase what students are thankful for through words and pictures. There are a variety of prompts to choose from. Print the placemats and color then laminate them before sending home. Students will love taking these treasured keepsakes home to their families!CLICK HERE to SAVE on this Thanksgiving activity + more!The Thanksgiving Place Mats are a set of seven different "thankful" Thanksgiving place mats for
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PreK - 6th
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Our Class Christmas Cookbook | Christmas Cookbook Parent Gift
This special class recipe book makes an EXTRA special holiday gift for our families! Your kiddos will LOVE creating the cookbook for their families and making some of the yummy recipes inside! For a better look at what's included, just click on PREVIEW!Included in this set you'll find...- Parent Letter (with an EDITABLE version included)- Recipe Form (with an EDITABLE version included)- Special Message Page for inside the cookbook (with an EDITABLE version included)- Reminder Slips- Winter Acro
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K - 5th
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2024 SUMMER Olympics - coloring pages
Do you need a fun way to introduce the 2024 SUMMER Olympics?This packet contains:coloring pages for the OlympicsCheck out some other Olympic products:History of the Olympics - MAIN IDEA passage*Check out some other products or head to my store and FOLLOW for Monthly FLASH FREEBIES and FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM- @TeachingKiddos1 for more ideas in the classroomCLASSROOM MANAGEMENTPBIS student of the monthClass AwardsClass Rules /Memes EDITABLE"Tattle" notesCollaboration RulesHOLIDAYSHis
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PreK - 4th
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Winter Partner Plays: 5 Fun Scripts with a Comprehension Check Worksheet
These five winter partner plays are intended to be used as fluency-building activities that students can complete with a partner. The scripts focus on winter themes. Kids love reading these fun seasonal scripts. These scripts require minimal teacher support, thereby allowing teachers to work with other small groups. For teachers who implement reading centers, these plays are perfect. These scripts are also ideal for parents who are looking for fun at-home reading activities that parents and chil
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2nd - 4th
Christmas Card | Parent Christmas Card with a Snowman Theme
This Parent Christmas Card set includes everything you need to complete these adorable snowman-themed Christmas cards! For a better look at what's included, just click on PREVIEW!You'll find three different writing pages (to allow for differentiation and/or different grade levels) which all state, "There is "snow" family like my family". I've also included templates for the snowman, hat, carrot nose and scarf. Students can either color all the pieces and cut them out OR you can copy the pieces o
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K - 3rd
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3D pyramid Egyptian craft Egypt inside Pirámide manualidad Egipto pharaoh faraón
If you are teaching about ancient Egypt, this resource is the perfect way to have your students having fun!It includes templates (both, in color and black and white) to create this triorama pyramid version.It includes several designs (some of them are more decorative, and one that shows a plane of the inside of the pyramid, as shown in the photo). This resource does not include theory or a lesson about the pyramids.There are no written instructions on the worksheets (except the words glue/pegame
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K - 4th
Chinese New Year Craft Dragon and Lantern
Do these fun crafts to celebrate Chinese New Year and help children understand about other cultures. Suitable for Years/Grades 2-6.INCLUDES:Chinese dragon craft using sticksChinese dragon craft using paper/plastic cupsChinese lanterns x 3 designsPages18 x A3 size (can by printed A4 - just choose fit to page)FORMATPDFAUSTRALIAN CURRICULUMHASS – HISTORY: Year 3 - Knowledge and UnderstandingCelebrations and commemorations in places around the world (for example, Chinese New Year in countries of the
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PreK - 6th
Student Christmas Gifts to Parents - Family in a Snow Globe Craft Ornament
Have you been looking for an engaging craft for your students to create as a festive Christmas gift for their parents and families? The 'Family in a Snow Globe' craft is perfect for students to give as a Christmas ornament to their family members during the holiday season. Students can choose from five Christmas-themed snow globe backgrounds and then select family members of their choice to place in their snow globe, making it a wonderful gift for grandparents, aunties, uncles, and parents.This
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K - 4th
Also included in: Christmas Gifts to Parents From Students BUNDLE
Personal Timeline Project Handout and Rubric *NOW WITH EDITABLE OPTION!
This product is a home-based project designed to wrap up a unit on timelines. It includes a parent letter and kid-friendly rubric that can be copied back to back to provide guidelines for the project. The letter includes directions and a photo example of a completed project. The 24-point rubric covers three main areas: completion, content, and presentation. My 2nd graders completed this at the end of the first quarter and did an AMAZING job!! It's a great activity to kick-off the new school year
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2nd - 4th
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Christmas Activities Gratitude Craft | Christmas Craft Wish Wreath
Enrich your classroom this holiday season by talking about what it means to make the world a better place. While creating this Wish Wreath, students will engage in meaningful discussions on their "wishes" for themselves, their families, their classrooms, their friends, their schools, their neighborhoods, etc. Discuss what it means to help others and to be generous.The final product makes a cute bulletin board display showing everyone's wishes for their family and friends. It's a great communit
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PreK - 3rd
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Magic Reindeer Food
We can't forget about Rudolph and the gang!Beloved Reindeer Food!Great for gifts from class parents, teachers, and friends! Perfect for anyone who believes! Included:4 cards included!2 Different Versions of the Magic Reindeer Poem Cards (Green Glitter and Red Glitter) with 2 NEW poem cards included with new clipart.There are two per page.Just Print and Attach to Some Magic Reindeer Food!How to Make Magic Reindeer Food 1/2 cup uncooked oatmeal1/2 cup sugar1/4 cup red or green sugar (as used for c
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PreK - 3rd
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Also included in: Holiday Activity Bundle
Editable Passports with Stamps
Passports are a great tool to use in class or for school activities. Choose from two ready to print passports or six editable passports. Included are 20 stamps (in black and white and color) for students to cut and paste on passports. SUGGESTIONS FOR USEclass centersclassroom managementsocial studiesafter school activitiesInternational Night STAMPS INCLUDEDAfrica (continent) AustraliaBrazilCanadaChinaEgyptFranceEnglandGermanyIrelandIsraelItalyJapanMexicoNetherlandsThailandUSASwedenRussiaNew Zeal
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PreK - 3rd
Groundhog Day Activities | Puppet Craft, Fun Facts, and Worksheets
Children will LOVE having their groundhog puppets quiz parents, friends and/or teachers with their cool groundhog fact cards that are attached to the back of their puppet. Watch these adorable puppets come to life before your eyes! Hope your students or children enjoy these puppets and other fun and educational projects about groundhogs and Groundhog Day as much as mine did!Product Includes:* Paper Bag Groundhog Puppet Template * 18 Fun Facts About Groundhogs * Design a Burrow Worksheet* Word
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PreK - 4th
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Landforms Partner Plays: 5 Scripts with a Comprehension Check Worksheet
These five landform partner plays are intended to be used as fluency-building activities that second and third grade students can do with a partner. This set of scripts focuses on landforms: hills, mountains, canyons, plateaus, volcanoes, rivers, lakes, valleys, and islands. These scripts require minimal teacher support, thereby allowing teachers to work with other small groups. For teachers who implement reading centers, these plays are perfect. These scripts are also ideal for parents who are
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2nd - 3rd
Back to School Welcome Letter Template | Editable |
This welcome letter is a great handout for back to school! Pass this letter out to families at back-to-school night or send it home on the first day of school. Link to Google Slides is included or customize on PowerPoint. Comes with 38 different washi tape options for a fun accent!What is included:One blank colored templateOne blank black and white templateOne page with 24 colored washi tape options so you can customize your templateOne page with 14 black and white washi tape options so you can
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in: Back to School Teacher Forms Bundle
Living Wax Museum Parent Letter
This living wax museum project is by far one of my favorite things about teaching 3rd grade. Truth be told this wax museum project can be used from 2nd grade all the way until 6th grade. Students take on the role of someone else, they dress up like an important historical figure and then they put on a show for their families and entire school It is a memory that is worth creating for your students! This is just one piece of the project (the letter to send to parents), but you can grab the bundle
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Living Wax Museum Project
Happy Mail | Positive Notes Home | EDITABLE | Winter
Looking for a quick and creative way to send positive feedback home with your students? These Teacher Mail are for you! This teacher mail allows you to send positive mail home with your students especially when it's teacher mail to parents about how proud you are of their child!Include:- 6 PDF Happy Mail Template (Snowman, snowglobe, snowball, snowflake, hot cocoa, and gift)- 6 EDITABLE Happy Mail Template (Snowman, snowglobe, snowball, snowflake, hot cocoa, and gift)Simply print, cut, write, an
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PreK - 8th
Editable Winter Holiday Thank you cards
This Winter Holiday thank you notes are EDITABLE for you to add your name and a note. Use these cards to thank your parents for all the holiday gifts this year. Stop spending money on thank you cards and get these ready to print cards. Simply print on white cardstock, sign and send home!What's Included? 10 EDITABLE colored Holiday/ Winter thank you cards (4 per page)See the Class Party Bundle Set for more holiday fun!Get it here ---> Class Party BundleWant more? see my Winter class party set
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PreK - 5th
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Editable | FRIENDSGIVING | Thanksgiving Party | Parent Note
Use this template to send a note to your parents about your FRIENDS-giving celebration! The date and number of students can be personalized to meet your needs.*Leave a review so I can make this resource the best it can be*
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PreK - 5th
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Holiday Cards for Kids - EDITABLE
Getting ready for the holidays? Are your kiddos super excited? Do you want to leave a simple card for them on their desk before Winter Break? Or maybe you need a quick personalized note to say thanks for the gift you received? Then look no further! Included in this product:3 B&W Editable Cards10 Rainbow Colored Holiday Light Bulbs. Each Card reads 'Merry & Bright". You cannot alter this text or the image. In order to personalize, simply type in the text box.There are two editable cards
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PreK - 8th
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Also included in: Holiday Activity Bundle
Winter Holiday Card - Editable Templates
Give your kids (and their parents) the perfect, personalized, and memorable gift with this Christmas Card or Holiday Card! Send this photo card to parents or keep it for yourself - no matter what it will be something to treasure forever!***PLEASE NOTE: The only part of this product that is editable is the boxes where you insert the photos. The text and background is NOT editable. You MUST have PowerPoint on your computer in order to use this product. Please do not purchase if you do not have Pow
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K - 5th
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Editable Valentine Cards for Students
Looking for something cute to give out for Valentine's Day? Look no further!There are 8 Editable and Adorable Valentine Cards to give out to your students or to pass out to your classmates!! It's so easy to personalize! Here's how: - Open up the powerpoint document- Add a text box ( box with a capital A on it) to your desired location.- Use the font of your choice. ( I am a BIG fan of KG fonts!! The sample fonts shown are KG Always a Good Time and KG Alphabet Registration)- Print, Cut out, and
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PreK - 3rd
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Selective Mutism - Handout and Ladder Approach Worksheets
Selective Mutism (and most other anxiety disorders) are becoming more prevalent, especially among children. As a school-based Speech-Language Pathologist, I have the opportunity to collaborate with Psychologists, parents, and school staff to support students with selective mutism. I created this product to provide information and strategies for parents, teachers, and other school staff who are involved in supporting a child with "selective mutism." This product includes the following:- 2-
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PreK - 6th
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Also included in: Selective Mutism BUNDLE
Kukulcán Temple 3D Craft Chichén Itzá Mexico Templo Maya manualidad español
Beautiful and easy craft of the Mexican Pyramid to learn while having fun!It includes a black and white template to create Temple of Kukulcán.Worksheet includes brief instructions. English and Spanish versions included. ☆☆☆☆☆Vistosa manualidad para aprender sobre los Mayas y la pirámide de Chichén Itzá de manera divertida.Se incluye plantilla en blanco y negro para realizar el Templo de Kukulcán (El Castillo).En la ficha figuran unas bre
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1st - 4th
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