Seasonal cultural activities for Microsoft Word and for staff

Creative Writing, Spring, St. Patrick's Day

This is a 2- page set of activities. One is a creative writing prompt, and the other is word search with pertinent vocabulary about this celebration. Many cities across America have parades on this day, or close to this day. It is a day of fun and cultural festivities. Happy St. Patrick's Day to all! Wear some green!

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 7th, Staff

Types:

Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas, Cultural Activities

“Who is Waldo?” Staff Development, bias, growth mindset, respect ALL students

Created by

A Stuff

“Where is Waldo? No, Who is Waldo?”Something powerful to start the year off honoring all kids!This very interactive staff meeting, workshop or high school student class activity is designed to help school staff or older students avoid their own biases and stereotypes and stay focused on a student/person rather than his “Deadbeat Dad,” “Alcoholic Mom,”” Low Socio-economic Status,” etc. This discussion and revelation reminds us that we are charged to help all kids, every kid, be successful; no ex

Subjects:

Back to School, Education, Professional Development

Grades:

11th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff

Types:

Cultural Activities, For Principals & Administrators, Professional Development

First Day Ice Breaker Activity

Created by

Thurb's Science Store

This is a great activity for the first week of school. Students not only learn where everything is located around your classroom, but they also get to know each other in the process. This is a fun community building activity. I have found that it encourages students to communicate, which is an important skill in my science classroom. I have uploaded this as a WORD document for easy editing to fit the needs of your classroom. Enjoy.

Subjects:

Back to School, For All Subject Areas, Science

Grades:

4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

Types:

Back to School, Classroom Community, For All Subjects

Instagram "Aesthetic" Introduction Activity

Created by

Within and Without

I created a template on Canva (and created my own as an example) for students to showcase their own "Aesthetic" as a way to introduce themselves to the class at the beginning of the year/semester:Things they will consider:1. What do they want to go by/be called (could include pronouns) — I used our classroom Instagram handle as a way to share it with them. 2. What is their favorite quote/quote they live by?3. What is one picture of themselves that makes them feel confident and unique?4. What are

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

Types:

Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, For Administrators, Winter

CCSS:

CCRA.W.4

, CCRA.W.6

, CCRA.SL.5

Snow Person Hunt:A fun and easy way to create some winter fun before the break!

Created by

educators materials

The message to StaffWe’ve got a problem on our hands! SEVENTY sneaky, sly snow people have gotten loose in our building! We need your help finding each one before the winter break! If you find a snowman, snow woman, or any snow creature hiding in our building, please bring them to the office to claim a prize. The search will begin on December 1. This is an adult only hunt and only ONE snowman per staff member. Remember to look high & low and everywhere in between. Happy searching

Subjects:

Grades:

Staff

Types:

Printables, Cultural Activities, For Principals & Administrators

2023 NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS {Word Search)

Created by

Chuck Nolen's Notables

With 2023 on the horizon, that means practically everyone will have a new year's resolution list. Why not have your students try out my New Year's Resolutions word search? There are 30 hidden words/phrases within the "conglomeration of letters." Word Bank be on time for events procrastinate less get more sleep tithe to your church be more outgoing spend less time online make a budget save money volunteer for a charity c

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, The New Year, Winter

Grades:

4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Cultural Activities

Children of Diversity Homemade Girl Basic Doll Cut-Outs

Created by

MEmas Creations

I have an assortment of Multi-Cultural pattern cut-outs, which I call "Children of Diversity." I hang them all year. I might display them on a wall, a bulletin board, hallway wall, or have them hanging from the ceiling with my students' names on their images. These cut-outs can be used in most core subject areas and more. I have been hugely successful with my "Children of Diversity Dolls." These construction paper dolls are large. They are drawn and homemade by me, not clip art or print from a c

Subjects:

Back to School, Character Education, Classroom Community

Grades:

PreK - 2nd, Staff

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas, Cultural Activities

Cell Phone Selfie Art and Imagination

Created by

Raising Our Standards

Students draw a selfie of themselves with a background that lets you know a little about their life and personality. They then create a new application, design a logo and explain its helpful features in the world.

Subjects:

Arts & Music, Back to School, Creative Writing

Grades:

PreK - 12th, Adult Education, Staff

Types:

Activities, Reflective Journals for Teachers, Cultural Activities

Calendario de marzo en español 2022 | March 2022 Calendar for Spanish Class

Created by

Spanish, Spring, St. Patrick's Day

Editable Spanish calendar for your students. I use them for bell ringers, but you can use it for whatever you please. I also try to include as many Hispanic celebrations and days off.Included are: Día de San Patricio, Día Internacional de la Mujer, Mes de la mujer, Día Internacional de la Paella, Horario de Verano, Primer Día de Primavera y másIncluded are: Saint Patrick's Day, International Women's Day, Women's Month, International Paella Day, Daylight Savings Time, First Spring Day and morePro

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

Types:

Handouts, Printables, Cultural Activities

STUDENT SAFETY INFORMATION PAGE/NAME/ADDRESS/PHONE

Created by

Back to School, ESL / ELL / EFL, School Counseling

TEACHERS: THIS IS GOOD FOR NEW STUDENTS COMING INTO THE CLASSROOM FOR THE FIRST TIME. LET THEM TAKE ONE HOME TO VERIFY INFORMATION IS CURRENT, TOO. . HAVE A GREAT NEW SCHOOL YEAR! THANKS FOR VISITING THE LEARNING CASTLE. SAFETY FIRST!

Subjects:

Grades:

PreK - 3rd, Staff

Types:

Classroom Forms, School Nurse Documents, Cultural Activities

All The World's a Stage -- Ten Life Roles

Created by

Educabana

This assignment was not originally about Shakespeare. Even though it uses a Shakespeare quote, it's still not really about any of his plays. However, it is about the roles we all play in life. This means you could use it as an introductory assignment in your class or just as you're about to read a play. This is really a simple idea. Look at the parts we play each day, enter six short answers for each, and complete it ten times. It's an easy way for you to get to know your students as they cons

Subjects:

Back to School, English Language Arts, For All Subject Areas

Grades:

8th - 12th, Staff

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts, Cultural Activities

Calendario de mayo en español 2022 | May 2022 Calendar for Spanish Class

Created by

Holidays/Seasonal, Spanish, Spring

Editable Spanish calendar for your students. I use them for bell ringers, but you can use it for whatever you please. I also try to include as many Hispanic celebrations and days off.Se incluyen: Prom, Día de la herencia asiática, cinco de mayo, Día de las Madres en EEUU, Día de la Madre (México y Latinoamérica), Día de los Caídos y más.Includes: Prom, Asian Heritage Day, Cinco de Mayo, Mother's Day in the US, Mother's Day (Mexico and Latin America), Memorial Day and moreProduct is Editable to c

Subjects:

Grades:

PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

Types:

Handouts, Printables, Cultural Activities

Identity Icebreaker Project

Created by

Jennifer Carnevale

My school is becoming more diverse by the year, so to celebrate the ever-changing culture of the building, I felt it was important to acknowledge each student and their story. I use this project in the first weeks of school to get kids thinking deeply about their identities and help students acknowledge the similarities and differences of others in a safe and welcoming way.1. They watch a Ted Talk, write, and discuss the concept of "The Danger of a Single Story."2. They brainstorm and create a p

Subjects:

Arts & Music, Back to School, English Language Arts

Grades:

6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

Types:

PATRIOT DAY 9/11 WORD SEARCH

Created by

Back to School, Civics, Holidays/Seasonal

THIS WORD SEARCH HELPS TO REMEMBER HOW MANY BRAVE PEOPLE HELPED DURING THIS DAY, AND HOW MANY PEOPLE WERE LOST. IT IS GOOD TO HAVE A MOMENT OF SILENCE. GOD BLESS AMERICA!

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

Types:

Basic Math, Cooking, Summer

Summer Popsicles Cookbook!

Created by

Muncha Leah's Store

Summer is hot and popsicles are just what we need! Buy this beautiful, colorful, and tasty summer cookbook that is great for all ages! Benefits: Beautiful graphics Simple text Easy to follow

Subjects:

Grades:

PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

Types:

Projects, Activities, Cultural Activities

list of inspirational videos & articles for staff (editable resource)

Created by

educators materials

I put this list together, it helped me to put out a weekly email with an inspirational video and other great resources.

Subjects:

Back to School, For Administrators, School Counseling

Grades:

Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

Types:

Activities, Cultural Activities, For Principals & Administrators

Also included in: The administrator toolkit: MTSS, PD, Forms, evaluations, attendance, PLC, SPED..

Leading Adaptive Change: A Workbook for Teams

Created by

Apple for the Teacher

Based on the work of Heifetz, this six-part workbook leads a team to identify and transform key components of an adaptive change. Adaptive changes are those that require shifts in beliefs, attitudes, perceptions or values. Each of the six-parts presents critical questions for groups to consider to find their way through the unknown of adaptive change. For examples, Part I will ask a team to describe a problem or issue they would like to change and then tune into the adaptive by naming the purpos

Subjects:

Back to School

Grades:

Staff

Types:

Cultural Activities, For Principals & Administrators, Professional Development

BRING MANGOES TO SCHOOL DAY AND DO A MANGO WORD SEARCH!

Created by

EFL - ESL - ELD, End of Year, Vocabulary

TEACHERS: BRING IN MANGOES FOR THE STUDENTS TO TASTE, AND READ A SHORT STORY ON MANGOES! THIS HELPS THE EXPERIENCE OF THE STORY COME ALIVE! BOTANY IS AMAZING! PLANT LIFE ABOUNDS ON OUR PLANET. THIS WORD SEARCH HAS KEY VOCABULARY. USE IT IN A SCIENCE CENTER!

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 6th, Staff

Types:

Activities, Cultural Activities, Centers

Calendario de noviembre en español 2019 | November calendar 2019 Spanish class

Created by

Autumn, Holidays/Seasonal, Thanksgiving

Acción de gracias, Thanksgiving Day, Día de los caídos, Día de los Muertos, Día de Muertos, Day of the Dead, Día de los difuntos, Día de todos los Santos, Halloween y más.Free Spanish calendar for your students. I use them for bell ringers, but you can use it for whatever you please. I also try to include as many Hispanic celebrations and days off.

Subjects:

Grades:

PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Cultural Activities

December calendar of fun (editable and fillable resource)

Created by

Teach and Lead

December calendar of fun? 36 ideas to choose and a calendar

Subjects:

Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Holidays/Seasonal, Winter

Grades:

PreK - 12th, Staff

Types:

Printables, Games, Cultural Activities

Calendario de abril en español 2022 | April 2022 Calendar for Spanish Class

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