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Back to School reading cultural activities
First Day of School - I Am Unique Fingerprint Writing Activity
Prepare yourself for back to school with these "all about me" fingerprints! Each student can showcase how unique and wonderful they are!Choose 1 of the 3 fingerprint templates. (loop, whorl, arch). Students write about themselves on the lines of the fingerprint.This is perfect for the first week of school. This can be used in English, Art, Science, or any other subject. Students can share their fingerprints to find out how awesome their peers are.Bonus: includes 8 writing prompts!UPDATE! Ther
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4th - 12th
Black History Month in KINDERGARTEN!
Are you looking for a more engaging way to have meaningful conversations about Black History in your classroom? Here are printable and digital cultural activities for teachers to discuss historical African American figures. This unit is designed for kindergarten but can be used in 1st. It is a celebratory unit on Black History as February is Black History Month!This unit is broken up into four parts of studying:-Why we are special and unique-Famous African Americans in the Arts-Famous African Am
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PreK - 1st
Also included in: Black History Bundle K-3
1st Day of School Survey for High Schoolers
This two-sided survey asks some very specific questions that will give you great background information about your new students:- Name/Nickname/Class Period - Home Technology Access- After-School Job Schedules- Highlights of Summer Vacation- # of Books in the Home- Special Areas of Expertise- Positive Attributes / Self-Perception- Favorite Teacher Ever- Total # of Schools Attended- Career Plans- Interests/Hobbies/Passions- # of Pets- # of Siblings/Cousins/Nieces/Nephews in the Home- Sports and C
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Staff
Back to School Art Project : Kandi-Apples : In the Style of Kandinsky
Here is the perfect project for the start of the school year: Kandi-Apples.This project will allow students to create a work of art in the Style of Kadinsky.When they are finished, you can make a colourful collective display. This project requires simple materials, and apple models are also included. A great way to discover a fundamental artist. Level:Kindergarten to Grade 6Technique:DrawingVisual Language:Thick linesThin linesCurved linesMaterials:White sheet or piece of cardboard (8.5 x 8.5 in
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K - 6th
Also included in: Art Lesson Plans Bundle : Grade 1 Visual Art
Holidays Around the World | Christmas Around the World
Engage your students in the ultimate Holidays Around the World Activity with these super engaging, high-interest math and literacy activities!This Holidays Around the World Bundle Includes:Holidays Around the World Literacy Activities & Paired TextsHolidays Around the World Math Budgeting Math ProjectChristmas Around the World Task Cards (GREAT for fluency practice!)The Math and Literacy Activities have been designed to work together. As your students plan their trip with the math project, t
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3rd - 6th
Bundle: Emergency Sub Plans for Spanish Teachers
Are you a Spanish teacher in a hurry? Often, it can be very difficult to make substitute plans for a foreign language class. We want our students to be able to answer the questions without feeling the need to translate. These are packets ready for you to print and go when you are in need of an emergency sub plan.Included in this bundle are four of my non-holiday specific emergency Spanish sub plans. You get four for the price of three. Each packet includes cultural readings in English and includ
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6th - 12th
DAILY SLIDES: Black History Month Hero of the Day Morning Meeting/ Mini Lessons
This Black History Month Daily Slide Pack is a perfect way to celebrate the achievements of NOTABLE African Americans! Black History Month is celebrated during the month of February. Each day includes a Hero with a famous quote, illustration, video to watch, and mini Bio paragraph.This google slides activity is so easy to use! As seen in preview- It is organized so you are able to go day by day, or click at random!! The icons on the screen will take you to each activity for seamless and easy
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2nd - 12th
The ULTIMATE Beowulf Bundle with Answer Keys, Assessments, and Creative Projects
In this mega Beowulf Bundle, you will find 36 lessons and activities that include thorough answer keys with textual evidence where applicable to take your Beowulf unit to the next level. You will also find creative activities, quizzes, and an EDITABLE multiple-choice test to use at the end of your unit. There are MORE than enough resources here to create an engaging Beowulf unit for your students.This bundle is organized by pre-reading, during reading, and post-reading activities and includes
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8th - 12th
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
Spanish Bell Ringers for a Year of Para Empezar 2023 Warm Ups Class Starters
Ready to go, Editable Google Spanish class bell ringers, warm ups, or brain breaks for 1 year, every single day of Spanish class starters! This is the year of Para Empezar 2023 resource, with current Spanish culture songs & authentic resources to use as a classroom management routine class starter, or brain break in Spanish class every day of the school year, including Hispanic Heritage Month and mania musical 2024 Spanish class music bracket.WHAT’S INCLUDED WITH BRAND NEW PARA EMPEZAR 23-24
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8th - 11th
Back to School Beginning of the Year Activities for Social Studies Lessons
These back to school and first week of school activities were designed with community, teamwork, and relationship-building in mind so that students can get to know each other while performing fun social studies activities in upper elementary and middle school. Also included in these bundles: This product is part of my Back to School Activities: HUGE BUNDLEThis resource is part of my Back to School Activities: Social Studies and Community BuildingThis resource includes: 30+ social studies activit
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3rd - 6th
Essential Spanish 1 Novice Middle School Spanish Curriculum MEGA BUNDLE present
This is a middle school Spanish bundle of resources to use in a novice Spanish class. Present Tense Spanish Mega Bundle would be perfect for Spanish 1, middle school Spanish, or exploratory Spanish. Try out some comprehensible input with ready-to-go, teacher-tested units focusing on Spanish Super 7 & Sweet 16 verbs, as well as diverse Spanish cultures.If you are just starting to teach Spanish or just starting to try and incorporate more comprehensible input, this novice Spanish present tense
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6th - 9th
SELF PORTRAIT TEMPLATE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL ACTIVITY KINDERGARTEN PRE-K COLORING
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL SELF-PORTRAIT FOR KINDERGARTEN, PRESCHOOL, PRE-K, & FIRST GRADE (COULD ALSO BE USED FOR OLDER GRADES AND ALSO SPECIAL NEEDS): INCLUDES 2 EDITABLE TEMPLATESIf you are looking for 'First Day of School' activities for your little ones, you have come to the right place. This resource includes self-portrait templates which are perfect to accompany other back to school activities. The printables come in black and white only and there are two editable templates where you can ed
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PreK - 2nd
Survival Words and Phrases for ESL Newcomers - ESL Visuals, ESL Picture Cards
The best place to begin to support ELL Newcomers is through vocabulary and visuals. This set of survival flashcards will help you provide your students with exactly that type of support. These flashcards are great to print, laminate, and give to your newcomers to carry around with them to all classes. Each flashcard has a voiced over QR code so that the students can listen and practice the vocabulary on their own at home. Let's Connect!Looking for more support?Click here to sign up for a free ye
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K - 5th
The Color Monster | The Colour Monster | Printable Book Companion & Worksheets
✏️ Looking for a fun and engaging way to teach your Pre-K to Second-Grade students about emotions and social skills? Look no further than this Color Monster book companion resource! With activities catered to PD/Health, Back to School, and Wellbeing, this resource is perfect for teaching students how to identify and express their feelings appropriately. Your students will love the colorful and interactive activities that are designed to help them learn about their emotions. Plus, with easy-to-fo
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PreK - 2nd
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
Hello Speech Bubble Signs in Different Languages | Photo Booth Props | ESL
Need a quick Hello photo prop for school, home or a community project or bulletin board to promote diversity and inclusivity? These Hello Speech Bubbles in over 60 different languages (and growing!) are ready to print and fun to use. Three blank bubble templates are also included to add other languages or names. Laminate, attach a wooden stick and watch the smiles begin. Great for photo booth props, ice breakers, ESL (ESOL) displays, door displays, and back to school bulletin boards!LANGUAGES RE
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Not Grade Specific
DAILY SLIDES: Women's History Month Hero of the Day Morning Meeting/ Mini Lesson
This Women's History Month Daily Slide Pack is a perfect way to celebrate the achievements of NOTABLE, INFLUENTIAL, AND STRONG WOMEN IN HISTORY! Women's History Month is celebrated during the month of MARCH. Each day includes a Hero with a famous quote, illustration, video to watch, and mini Bio paragraph.This google slides activity is so easy to use! As seen in preview- It is organized so you are able to go day by day, or click at random!! The icons on the screen will take you to each activi
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2nd - 12th
South Korea Country Study *BEST SELLER* Comprehension, Activities + Play Pretend
Let's explore the country of South Korea! Your students will love this fun-fact-filled country study project, (duplicate text to the original booklet) reading comprehension passages with multi-choice questions, differentiated booklet options, boarding passes, postcards, and country-themed fun worksheet activities! ────────────Important Note: This country, along with all of our 192 other UN official countries, has been freshly updated in 2023 to ensure all the information included is as relevant
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PreK - 4th
Holidays Around the World Activities Reading | Christmas Around the World
Your students will absolutely LOVE this Holidays Around the World Paired Text Resource! I have taken great care to include a diverse set of holidays that pair well together and give your students a glimpse into celebrations around the globe. Students will embark on a journey around the globe by way of pen pals! As the pen pals write to each other detailing their celebrations, students learn about the beautiful traditions and holidays celebrated around the world in an incredibly fun and engaging
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: Holidays Around the World | Christmas Around the World
Pop Art Nameplates - Art Lesson Plan
School is starting again! Here is an art project that helps decorate the class and identify desks in an original manner. You could use this project to embellish a portfolio, lockers, hallways or for any other ideas. In this project, the student creates their own artwork, while learning about Pop Art. They will be proud of their work! The materials are simple. At the beginning of the school year, it is always helpful to start with a project that is easily achievable. You will need coloured penci
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1st - 9th
Back-to-School-Becoming Bucket Fillers Activities Pack!
This packet contains all you need to start the year off the right way with your class. It is focused on the book, "Have you Filled a Bucket Today?: A Guide to Happiness for Kids" by Carol McCloud or "How Full is Your Bucket? For Kids" by Tom Rath and Mary Reckmeyer.These materials are great resources to go along with the book. It contains materials for whole class activities, as well as individual work and will help your class to become a community of friends. Download the preview for a sneak
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PreK - 4th
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
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Not only is reading a core concept in the study of English language arts, but it’s also a cornerstone skill for proficiency in many other subjects (for instance, without strong reading skills, students won’t be able to solve math word problems or read through primary sources for social studies class).
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Elementary students just learning to read can practice the basics with some simple, fun phonics practice activities or small-group reading centers focused around sight words. Students in middle and high school can read novels and complete hands-on, interactive assignments that build their comprehension and critical thinking skills. With plenty of TPT resources at your fingertips, you can sharpen your student's reading skills in no time.
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Engaging reading activities can energize your students and foster a love of reading. Here are a few ideas for reading activities from our teacher-created resources that you can find on TPT and try in your classroom:
Interactive Phonics Activities
Use hands-on activities such as sorting, matching, or building words with manipulatives to help students recognize phonics patterns and learn word families.
Word Hunts
Encourage students to find specific words either in a text or around the classroom to help reinforce sight word recognition.
Reader's Theater
Bring short stories, books, poems, or plays you’re reading in class to life by assigning roles to students and having them act out scenes. This can help enhance fluency and comprehension.
Interactive Read-Alouds
Engage the class by pausing during read-alouds to discuss the story’s theme, reflect on a character’s motivations or actions, or to ask students questions.
Comparative Analysis
Explore different adaptations of the same story (book versus movie, classic version versus a modern retelling) to encourage analysis of interpretation and presentation. You can also pair texts that are similar in theme, like poems and songs.
By incorporating these (and other!) reading activities into your lesson plans, you can nurture a love for reading while enhancing comprehension, critical thinking, and communication skills.
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Students learn best when they're engaged! Sprinkle a little fun into your reading lessons by using manipulatives, pairing unusual texts like poems and short films together, or doing an escape room activity.
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