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Elementary reading cultural activity pdfs
Black History Month - The ABC's of Black History
This is a product you'll be able to use year after year and you can use it in your classroom library too! Your students will love reading about the ABC's of Black History! It's perfect for Black History Month and can be used all month long.Included in this ABC Book you'll find a Teacher Big Book in full color. There is a student booklet (full page) in black and white, that matches the Teacher Book. Finally, you'll also have the option of using another copy of the student booklet that's a hal
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K - 2nd
Day of the Dead Reading Passage
Kick off your Day of the Dead lessons with this easy, print-and-go, one-page reading passage! It’s perfect for teaching your students the history of Day of the Dead. Help correct the misconception that Day of the Dead is “Mexican Halloween” and teach them the tru meaning behind the holiday. Your Hispanic students will love seeing elements that may reflect their culture. And non-Hispanic students will discover the beauty of another culture.This reading passage is great for supplementing your Día
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Hispanic Holidays 1-Page Reading Passages (BUNDLE)
Restorative Practice Circles for K-2 Classroom Meetings Using Read Alouds
Have you been thinking about introducing restorative practice in your classroom? This packet offers background knowledge, helpful tips, and 20 read aloud lessons to get started with restorative circles. I began to focus on implementing restorative practice in my own teaching a couple years ago. I was interested, but not sure where to begin! I found using a favorite read aloud with my first grade students provided the perfect vehicle for setting up a talking circle. Now I'm so excited to share my
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Inclusion Teacher Classroom Printables Bundle for Special Education
Thanksgiving Bible Lessons for November, Complete Unit
This set of three Thanksgiving Bible Lessons is perfect for kids' church, Sunday School, home school, Christian schools, and more. This no prep themed teaching pack will show children - through the use of Bible stories and Bible characters - that with God and because of God, we are to be thankful in everything. It ties perfectly in with Thanksgiving! The coloring pages are kid-friendly with a touch of Thanksgiving fun! Student Experience: With each carefully written, kid-friendly story from th
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PreK - 2nd
Also included in: Bible Curriculum, Year-Long BUNDLE of Holiday-Themed Lessons for Kids
The History of Valentine's Day Reading, Questions, Color-by-Code
Have your students learn about the History of Valentine's Day with this Reading Passage, Comprehension Questions, & Color by Code Mystery Pictures. There's no better way to blend Valentines and Academics into your classroom than by having your students complete this fun, informative Valentine Activity. Students will read a 2-page article examining the History of Valentine's Day and then answer 8 comprehension questions. Students will then use their answers to complete the Color-by-Number Mys
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5th - 8th
Also included in: Valentine's Day Activity BUNDLE
Mae Jemison Craftivity {Writing Pages, Emergent Reader, Craft, and More!}
This packet contains everything you need to teach your students all about Mae Jemison!Included in this pack are the following:- 2 different Astronaut Crafts- Multiple writing pages- Mae Jemison Emergent Reader- 3 things I learned about Mae Jemison activity
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PreK - 3rd
Read Across America Full Week of Worksheets and Activities Based on Books
Read Across America Full Week of Worksheets and Activities Based on BooksIf you are looking for an easy, low prep FULL week of worksheets and activities for Read Across America Week (or any other time!), then look no further! This bundle has 12 activities that correspond with 9 different picture books. Each day is themed, gives 1-2 book suggestions and worksheets/activities to do with them. *** SEE PREVIEW VIDEO TO SEE FULL FILE! ***What's Included:Crazy Sock DesignI Am Unique Self-Portraits (4
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PreK - 5th
Schools Around the World {A Complete Nonfiction Resource}
Take your students on an educational journey to different schools around the world! The captivating photographs and fascinating facts will truly make the experience of "visiting" schools around the world a memorable one!Suggestions for Use:Comparing and ContrastingRecognizing Our Similarities and Differences Parts of the WorldMap SkillsStudents "visit" different schools around the world and will address the following questions:What Do Students Learn Around the World?How Do Students Get to School
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K - 2nd
Ireland Virtual Field Trip - St. Patrick's Day
Take your students on an engaging adventure around Ireland with this virtual field trip for primary students! It can be used to celebrate St. Patrick's Day or provide a cultural, travel experience in the classroom.THIS RESOURCE INCLUDES:Google Slides Virtual Field Trip Presentation + 6 YouTube VideosPlease ensure you have internet and YouTube access before purchasing this resource.4 Google Slides DIGITAL ActivitiesKWL Chart3 Multiple Choice QuestionsIreland vs. Where I Live Compare & Contras
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K - 5th
Remembrance Day Canada | Drama Circle Activity
This drama circle talks about Canada's involvement in World War One, World War Two, the Korean War and Afghanistan War. It teaches students about the sacrifices our Canadian soldiers have made to protect the rights and freedoms of Canadians. This is why Remembrance Day is so important.Drama circles are similar to readers' theatre activities where students read small sections of text. They encourage listening and reading fluency. Best of all, they require only moments to prepare, but students are
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4th - 6th
Black History Month Activities - Biographies, Calendar, Black History Project
This resource is designed to celebrate Black History Month in the classroom. Students will learn about over 20 important and influential African Americans to fill every school day of the month. As they learn about each person, they’ll create a calendar fact card that they can glue to their February calendar. The end result is an interactive and meaningful calendar that celebrates Black History Month. This resource includes everything students will need to make the interactive calendar, a prof
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3rd - 8th
Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) BILINGUAL activity unit
Incorporate classroom diversity with this fun BILINGUAL unit! This is also a great resource for upper grade students learning Spanish as a second language. In this unit, students will have the opportunity to get familiar with the common symbols associated with the holiday as well as learn about the traditions taken place during this unique celebration.Activities included in this unit are: - word wall cards - writing activities - anchor charts (color & black and white) - write the room activ
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PreK - 12th
Cinco de Mayo Reader & Activity Booklet - Includes a Bonus Hat Pattern
Looking for an activity for Cinco de Mayo? This student reader and activity booklet is perfect for young learners and will give them some history and fun facts about Cinco de Mayo. It also includes interactive activities. Students can color a Mexico flag, choose their favorite fiesta activities and foods, and tally up their classmates' favorites to find their classroom's most popular. Afterwards, students can color the pictures if you choose.BONUS: A sombrero hat template is also included for st
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PreK - 3rd
Orange Shirt Day with Mini Readers and Activities, A First Nations Activity
These Orange Shirt Day activities will provide a short introduction to the history behind Orange Shirt Day as well as the reason we honour Orange Shirt Day today. There are 3 one-page foldable mini books in colour and B/W. They are kid-friendly, easy to prepare, and a meaningful tool for also developing your students’ reading fluency and comprehension. The printable resource uses students' familiar experiences - such caring and treating others fairly - to introduce the sensitive topic of Orange
Grades:
K - 2nd
Indigenous People's Day Booklet
Celebrate Indigenous People's Day in your classroom!This booklet includes facts about the holiday in simple sentences.
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PreK - 6th
Disney World Mapping Activities
This is a great interactive real world mapping application. Students use maps of the different parks from Walt Disney World to review cardinal directions, using a legend, and other basic map reading skills. It is a great review activity that can be used as a whole class lesson or as a center activity. I have also included an activity where students can create their own schedule of rides and places to eat.
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2nd - 6th
Coming to America (A Unit on Immigration)
This unit was designed to introduce young students to the concept of immigration. It includes the following resources:
- Suggested Read Aloud and activity on diversity
-Vocabulary words, definitions, and examples
-A student vocabulary flip-book
-A student friendly reading passage about Ellis Island
-An Ellis Island sequencing activity
-Parent letter and outline for Family Tree Project
-Suggested activities and outline for culture report
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K - 3rd
Star Spangled Banner Flip Book
It's time to teach your U.S. students about the Star Spangled Banner! I made this flip book to use in my own classroom of third graders to teach them about our U.S. flag and the importance of our U.S. National Anthem.
There are so many times during the year when this could be used: Flag Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day (4th of July), Veteran's Day...
This flip book will allow your 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students to:
-memorize the National Anthem,
-learn the tricky vocabulary,
-rewrite it
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3rd - 5th
Just Ask! Lesson Plan About Diversity
Just Ask! Is a beautiful story about diversity written by Sonia Sotomayor. I created a product that will help teach your students about diversity. This product includes a lesson plan with everything that you will need to teach this story to your students.Included in This Product:1 diversity lesson plan complete with before, during, and after reading questionsSpecific and easy-to-follow procedures making planning a breeze4 different picture cards for the introduction, or "hook," portion of this l
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K - 2nd
Sacagawea Booklet for Young Readers | Women's History Biography
This Sacagawea booklet contains six pages of fun facts and is perfect for Kindergarten and First Grade. There are only one or two sentences on each page to make it easier to read and understand. There are three different versions: full-page black and white, full-page color (for displaying) and half-page black and white (to save on copies). There is also a page with five fill in the blank review questions (optional).This booklet is part of a larger bundle of women's history booklets that inclu
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PreK - 2nd
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Save Me a Seat Vocabulary Pictures
Multi-page document with vocabulary words and corresponding pictures to assist with comprehension of this amazing book!
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3rd - 5th
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The Name Jar Activities - Back to School Activities Book Companion
The Name Jar is a heartwarming book to introduce at the beginning of the school year. Your students will love learning about different backgrounds and cultures and this book companion is the perfect way to teach it! You will love teaching your students about sensitivity and diversity with these engaging activities! This resource includes graphic organizers for reading, character study, and fun name activities.ACTIVITIES INCLUDED...South Korea Map and FlagSequencingMapping the StoryCause and Effe
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2nd - 4th
*I am a DREAMER* Butterfly Read Aloud "Dreamers" Book Craft - Hispanic Heritage
Perfect art/craft activity to accompany the children's book, "Dreamers" by Yuyi Morales, a story about refugees, immigration, family, and keeping hope alive through dreamsGreat for Reading Centers for all grade levels! Read aloud the story "Dreamers" or watch MaiStoryBooks FREE interactive read aloud video, and then encourage students to create a *I am a DREAMER* Butterfly craft to reflect, record, and share about their dreams for themselves, their future, their family, and the world. Product i
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K - 11th
Spanish Reading Comprehension Passages: 10 Latinas in History
This reading comprehension packet can be used for Women's History Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, or any time of the year. It comes with one-page reading passages about the following 10 famous Latinas:Ellen OchoaIsabel AllendeDara TorresFrida KahloLinda RonstadtDolores HuertaSonia SotomayorCarolina HerreraRita MorenoSor Juana de la CruzI've also included reading comprehension worksheets that focus on facts and vocabulary from the passages, a matching activity, dictionary reference, and complete
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3rd - 6th
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Word Hunts
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Reader's Theater
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Comparative Analysis
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