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Poppin' Christmas | Have A Poppin' Christmas | Holiday Tags

By Michellecurtis

Make your holiday gifts stand out with our "Poppin' Christmas Gift Tags"! Designed with love for teachers, by teachers, these vibrant and cheerful tags are perfect for adding a personal touch to presents for your students and colleagues.

Ideal for:

  • Personalizing student gifts
  • Adding a special touch to colleague presents
  • Enhancing the classroom Christmas decor
  • Encouraging the spirit of giving and community in Christian education settings

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$2.00

World Cultures The Regions of Canada Webquest and Choice Board - NO PREP!

By Holly O'Hara

This webquest is accessible way for your students to strengthen their knowledge of the physical geography, provinces, and territories of Canada!

This activity can be completed digitally via Google Slides as long as students have internet access. You may also print the question pages and provide the links to students in a method of your choice (links provided in a list on the answer key).


THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:

  • The Regions of Canada Webquest (14 pages)
  • 9 Choice Board Extension Activities
  • Answer Keys
  • Link to Digital Version

I do my best to make sure every product is free of typos or mistakes, but please feel free to message me with any corrections or concerns.

$6.00

BOOM Cards: I can spell Fry word 100-(31 to 40)Distance Learning High Frequency

By Chirp Chirp Education

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BOOM cards Sight Words Distance Learning

These digital task cards are perfect student to learn the pronunciation and spelling

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Students read the target word, students can click on the speaker to hear the read out if not sure the pronunciation. then learn to spell the word by click and drag the letter to the correct box.

Includes:

  • 10 BOOM sight word cards (but, not, what, all, were, we, when, your, can, said**)**

When you purchase this product, you will receive a PDF with a link to the digital task cards on the Boom Learning Site.

$2.00

6th Grade Review Game All Standards - Test Prep or EOY 6th Grade

By The M-Intercept

Time to review for your state assessment? Need a great test prep tool to review before state assessments, the SBAC, or Common Core tests, or just play at the end of the year in 6th grade math? This game is highly engaging while reviewing important concepts from the school year.

Students will love this Jeopardy-like game to review all Common Core standards. Categories include RATIOS & PROPORTIONS, NUMBER SYSTEMS, EXPRESSIONS & EQUATIONS, GEOMETRY, STATISTICS AND VOCABULARY. Points range from 100 - 500, which reflect the increase in difficulty from 100-point basic review questions to 500-point questions that require students to apply their knowledge.

**FULLY EDITABLE** While the game is complete, it is also editable in PowerPoint, making it easy to add questions or change the level of difficulty based on your students' needs.

RATIOS & PROPORTIONS: questions require students to find unit rate, use ratio tables, find equivalent ratios, and find a percent as a ratio.

NUMEBR SYSTEMS: questions cover finding the Greatest Common Factor, long division, exponents, the coordinate plane, and dividing fractions.

EXPRESSIONS & EQUATIONS: questions involve having students identify equivalent expressions using the distributive property, write expressions, write equations, and write and graph inequalities.

GEOMETRY: questions focus on finding area of a triangle, trapezoid, and irregular figure. Questions also ask students to be able to find the volume and surface area of three-dimensional shapes.

STATISTICS: questions require students to find the mean, median, interquartile range, and mean absolute deviation. Students must also answer identify the data distribution and gather information from a graph.

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Gingerbread House Art Projects | Christmas Art Projects

By Down in the Art Room

This resource contains 5 cross-curricular gingerbread house art projects to capture your students' attention & imagination! Perfect for the holiday season, this highly engaging project is loved by students & includes a game. It can be used with Kindergarten through 5th grade students. 

This resource is in a PDF file and contains 39 pages. It includes:

  • Cross-curricular lesson with detailed instructions and photos for 5 projects
  • Suggestions for project and material variations 
  • 10 gingerbread house templates (reproducible)
  • Gingerbread house collaborative art game with variations
  • Cross-curricular and literacy connections
  • Gingerbread house facts & photos
  • Drawing guide
  • National Arts Standards and TEKS (Texas) for Kindergarten-5th grades

With so many different projects, choose projects by grade level or let students select a project.   Group multiple projects together for a holiday display.  This is a great seasonal holiday project without doing an actual Christmas project.

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Sub Plans Comic Strips

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$5.00

Digital Reading Comprehension Spinner

By Literacytales

Looking for a new way to reinforce reading comprehension before, during, and after reading questions? Us it for Morning Meetings, Whole or Small groups, or leave it for a Sub, and your students will have a blast year-round. Improve reading comprehension with this Digital Spinner!


This engaging resource adds an interactive twist to reading activities. With just a spin, students can explore various comprehension aspects, including plot, characters, setting,& more. Use it during guided reading, independent study, or literacy centers. This spinner complements any fiction text, making it perfect for guided reading, literacy centers, and small group activities. Engage higher-order thinking with plot, characters, language, and more.


߷ Use it with any book to introduce Story Elements.

߷ Interactive Game to reinforce Reading Comprehension During Morning Meetings

߷ Assign it as a Reading Center for After Reading

߷ Use it as a Whole Group Before Reading and During Reading

߷ Reinforce the 5W's

߷ Plot

߷ Summary

߷ Asking Questions

߷ Making Prediction

߷ Inferences

߷Use it to help you better interactively assess your students.

߷ This Spinner is to help teachers reinforce the skill and engage students while learning!

߷ Use it as a whole group activity or assign it as a literacy center activity.

߷Use the spinner as part of a game board.

߷ Use the spinner as a Pop Quiz.

߷ Use as a fun interactive game. Students take turns asking and telling (community building).

߷ Divide the classroom into two groups. Tally their answers, and the group that collects the most points win.

߷ Students take turns spinning the spinner and following the prompt on the spinner.


Included:

߷ 1 Spinner for Asking and Answering Questions

߷Who

߷ Where

߷ When

߷ Why

߷ How

߷ What

߷ Which

߷Whose


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Classroom Decor : Alphabet A to Z Autumn Theme

By Thachakorn Kokong

Liven Up Your Fall Classroom with Adorable Alphabet Cards!

Looking for a charming way to decorate your classroom this autumn? These delightful alphabet cards, featuring an adorable autumn theme, are the perfect solution!

This downloadable product includes:

  • Two complete sets of A-Z alphabet cards (uppercase and lowercase).
  • Vividly colored cards bursting with fall flair. Engage your students with colorful leaves, pumpkins, and other autumnal imagery.
  • Black and white cards for versatile use. Print on colored cardstock or let students personalize them with their own creativity!

Here's how you can use these versatile cards:

  • Create a vibrant alphabet display. Hang them on your bulletin board or classroom wall for a touch of seasonal charm.
  • Introduce the alphabet in a fun way. Use the cards for interactive learning activities or alphabet games.
  • Spark student creativity. Let students decorate the black and white versions, adding a personal touch to your classroom decor.

Don't wait, bring the beauty of autumn into your classroom today!

$2.00

Loire valley châteaux - French reading comprehension Google™ drive version

By Frenchified

This French reading comprehension activity will teach your students about the castles of the Loire Valley in France. The Loire valley is home to many beautiful castles. Each castle has a story of its own, and the Renaissance architecture is breathtaking.

This 5-page French reading for intermediate and advanced French students will teach you all about the castles, their history and purpose.  Intermediate low learners will be able to understand the reading with scaffolding and teacher support while Intermediate mid and higher will be able to read independently.

The Google™ drive item includes:

  • Google slides reading in French about urban eXperiment
  • 13 comprehension questions in English
  • 13 comprehension questions in French
  • Answer key
  • Resources pages with links to videos and website

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$3.00

Pronoun Clarity: Sat Writing and Language Power Point

By Educate and Create

A power point explaining what Pronoun Clarity refers to and how to make appropriate corrections.

$3.50

Kids Daily Christmas Checklist-Red Theme

By Creative Discoveries Online Academy Printables

Have fun with your child each day marking off their daily routine using this Christmas theme. Great for Preschool/Elementary Age. So you don't have to print more than one, place it in a pocket chart and cross off with a dry erase marker. Or you can have them put stickers on the boxes or cross on each paper each day.

$1.00

Hard Christmas Word Search Puzzle | winter Puzzle Vocabulary Worksheet

By teachcolors

Elevate festive learning with our December Vocabulary Worksheets! Unleash the holiday spirit with a fun Christmas word search activity, tailored for middle school students. From delightful Christmas carols to easy and hard word searches, our engaging worksheets make learning Christmas vocabulary a joyous experience. Perfect for play and learning solve, discover, and celebrate the season with these educational delights!

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$3.11

Back to School Letter Recognition

By Beth Hammett

Basic letter recognition skills to help students learn letter and names of classmates. Includes coloring sheets. Interactive, simple, and fun for small/whole group! Powerpoint has 30 slides: title slide, directions, and all letters of the alphabet for use with projectors, whiteboards, or as handouts.

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ckla diagraphs ch/sh/th interactive power point slides check it

By Bright Futures Teaching slides

This interactive PowerPoint is perfect for introducing and reinforcing digraphs ch, sh, and th in a fun, engaging way. Ideal for kindergarten through 4th-grade classrooms, this resource includes over 100 words that help students practice recognizing, reading, and using digraphs in context.

Why it’s great for teachers:

  • Morning Warm-Ups: Start your day with quick, engaging slides that prepare students for literacy lessons while activating their phonics knowledge.
  • Save Time: This ready-to-use resource requires no prep—just click and go! It’s an excellent time-saver for teachers and a quick way to keep students on task during transitions.
  • Boost Engagement: Interactive features let students click to reveal words and sounds, making learning hands-on and dynamic.
  • Versatility: Perfect for whole-class instruction, literacy centers, or small group work. It's also a great tool for independent practice or early finishers!
  • Fun and Educational: Students will have fun as they interact with the slides, keeping them engaged and focused on improving their phonics skills.

Why Teachers Love It: This PowerPoint keeps students engaged while reinforcing key literacy skills. It's especially useful for morning routines, gaining valuable time to prepare for the day while students are actively learning. You can use it for quick warm-ups, review sessions, or to fill in extra time during transitions.

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Dividing Decimals Strategy Lesson Plan for Distance Learning

By Rebekah Poe Teaching

Upload this Google Slide Presentation to go over with your students participating in the classroom and via distance learning. Includes 7 slides to use for instruction and one slide to use for independent practice at the end.

$2.00

Statistics - Mean, Mode, Median and Range Scavenger Hunt

By Chimp-a-roo Maths

Mixture of finding the mean, mode, median and range from lists of data

Instructions

• Print off the twenty question pages and put them up around the room

• Each question is in the middle of the page and the solution is at the top of another page.

• A student begins on a given question, solves it and finds the answer on another sheet. The question on this sheet will be the next question they answer. Once they have answered all twenty, they will return to their starting question

• Depending on numbers, students can all start on different questions

• There is a student answer sheet included plus the correct sequence

LICENSING TERMS: This purchase includes a license for one teacher only for personal use in their classroom. Licenses are non-transferable, meaning they cannot be passed from one teacher to another. No part of this resource is to be shared with colleagues or used by an entire grade level, school, or district without purchasing the proper number of licenses.

COPYRIGHT TERMS: This resource may not be uploaded to the internet in any form, including classroom/personal websites or network drives, unless the site is password protected and can only be accessed by students.

$3.00

BOOM CARDS™ Digital Task Cards Phonemic Awareness-Ending Sound Isolation AUDIO!

By Tech for Teaching

⭐️ PHONOLOGICAL AWARENESS ⭐️ PHONEMIC AWARENESS ⭐️ ELKONIN BOXES ⭐️

This fun and engaging deck of 20 CARDS will reinforce PHONEMIC AWARENESS SKILLS in students as they work independently to identify ENDING sounds.

Each card includes AUDIO of a clearly spoken PHONEME (sound) and three multiple-choice pictures with audio descriptions. Students are required to listen to the phoneme and select the picture with that phoneme in the FINAL position.

AUDIO is provided for all items and the first card provides DIRECTIONS with AUDIO. IMMEDIATE FEEDBACK is provided and students will be automatically directed to the next card once the correct answer has been chosen.

PHONEMIC AWARENESS, or the ability to MANIPULATE INDIVIDUAL SOUNDS OR PHONEMES within words, is a critical skill for children to learn prior to decoding and spelling.

Being able to successfully IDENTIFY, SUBSTITUTE, and DELETE PHONEMES in words is a PREDICTOR of future READING SUCCESS. Because phonemic awareness involves the sounds or phonemes in words, it does not include or require knowledge of alphabetic characters.

These task cards target the PHONEME ISOLOLATION tier in the hierarchy of phonemic awareness.

This product includes:

A link to access 20 Digital Task Cards on the BOOM Learning Website.

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$3.00

January Calendar Numbers - Monthly Pocket Chart Cards Set for Morning Meeting

By Blue Iris K-2

Introducing our enchanting January Calendar Number Cards, a delightful set designed to bring the magic of winter into your daily routines! Pocket Chart Cards is Perfect for morning meetings, calendar time, and fostering a love for numbers and patterns in your learning environment.

Product Description:

Three Whimsical Styles:

  • Set 1 - Snowman Throwing Snowball: Playful and full of energy, these cards feature snowmen engaged in a friendly snowball fight.
  • Set 2 - Snowman Stocking Hat: Adorable snowmen don stylish stocking hats, adding a touch of charm to your calendar.
  • Set 3 - Snowman with Tall Hat: Elegant snowmen with tall hats bring a touch of sophistication to your January calendar.

Versatile Mixing and Matching: Create captivating patterns by combining the three sets, fostering creativity and engagement among your students. The cards measure 6.9 centimeter square, fitting perfectly into most pocket charts.

Comprehensive Set: Each set includes numbers 1 to 31, ensuring that you can count down the days throughout the entire month. The package also includes a header card featuring the month's name and separate days of the week cards for easy organization.

Educational Engagement: Transform your morning meetings into exciting learning opportunities! Use the cards to teach and reinforce number recognition, patterns, and the days of the week, making learning a joyous experience.

Special Occasion Cards: Enhance the calendar experience with special occasion cards, including a birthday card, snow day card, no school day card, and a Martin Luther King Jr. Day card. Celebrate important events and engage students in meaningful discussions.

Durable and Convenient: Printed on high-quality material, these cards are built to last. Their 6.9 centimeter square size makes them perfect for pocket charts, ensuring easy setup and visibility in your classroom.

Bring the Winter Wonderland Indoors: Infuse your learning space with the spirit of January with these charming snowman-themed cards. Watch as your students eagerly participate in calendar activities, making each day a memorable adventure.

Transform your classroom into a winter wonderland of learning with our January Calendar Number Cards. Order now and embark on a month of educational fun and festive exploration!

$3.00

Teacher Appreciation Week quotes Mandala Coloring Pages Sheets - | Gift Tags

By The Students Palace

Take a little break to relieve stress and boost your creativity with a variety of Teacher mandalas to color!

As a part of art therapy, nowadays it is widely recognized that coloring of mandalas Quotes is an effective way to find one's inner balance and escape from the hectic everyday life. Find your inner peace and balance while coloring the complex shapes.

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WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

  • 30 Pages Coloring Pages

  • ( PDF + PNG )

  • Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper

  • High-resolution images

  • Unlimited prints

  • Great for kids, boys and girls

JUST DOWNLOAD, PRINT AND GET STARTED

  • This item comes as a high-resolution PDF + PNG files that you can download straight after purchasing.

  • You can print as many copies as you want.

NOTE

  • This is a digital item.

  • No physical product or printed material will be shipped.

  • No refunds as this is a digital product.

$4.99

CORE FRENCH | FSL | PROF DU JOUR | DAILY ROUTINE | GAMES + COMMUNICATION PROMPTS

By French Made Fun!

Classroom management in a middle school Core French classroom can be dicey! That's why I engage my students as much as possible to keep em' on their toes! Prof du jour is a part of my everyday routine, where a different student each day is given the opportunity to lead the discussions with their peers and to give them confidence in French. Sit back and watch the magic!

This isn't just a run-of-the-mill calendar! My Prof du jour is at the command desk and interacts with their peers and the Google Slides. Here are some activities that my Grades 4, 5 and 6 students actively use found in this document:

  • Complete Calendar (drag & drop icons) for SEPTEMBER 2024 - JUNE 2025.

  • Weather, time of day, days of the week, and terms like "yesterday," "today," and "tomorrow."

  • Two versions available: One has the Sunday start and another has the Monday start, depending on how you prefer to view your calendar with your students.

  • A Wheel Decide question prompter (which you can edit by removing or adding questions your students are working on).

  • An "I SPY" prompter (a favorite in ALL of my classes).

  • A "GUESS WHO?" prompter.

  • A Franco DJ Music activity (great for explaining why they like/dislike something with sentence starters).


In addition to the calendar: This resource provides 27 fresh and fun ideas that can be easily incorporated into your lessons, designed to give students the opportunity to step into the role of "Prof du jour" and lead their peers in interactive activities.

These activities are perfect for students in Grades 4 to 8 and will foster an engaging, positive classroom atmosphere where students feel comfortable practicing their French language skills. Whether you want to boost participation, improve active listening, or simply add some energy to your class, these ideas are versatile and adaptable to different classroom dynamics. With no prep required, they can be used spontaneously to keep students on their toes and excited to take part.

How This Resource Benefits Your Classroom:

  • Student-Led Learning: Gives students the opportunity to take ownership of their learning by stepping into the "Prof du jour" role, building leadership skills and confidence.
  • Encourages Speaking & Participation: Each activity is designed to maximize speaking opportunities, ensuring every student gets a chance to practice conversational French in a supportive environment.
  • Promotes Active Listening: Activities challenge students to listen closely to their peers, reinforcing vocabulary, comprehension, and communication skills.
  • Engaging & Fun: The activities use a mix of movement, music, games, and questions to keep students engaged and motivated to participate.
  • No Prep Required: All activities are spontaneous and flexible, allowing you to use them anytime without prior preparation.
  • Supports a Judgment-Free Environment: By allowing students to lead, the classroom becomes a space where students feel comfortable making mistakes and learning from one another without pressure.

What’s Included:

In addition to your yearly calendar with interactive daily slides, this resource provides a list of 30 easy-to-implement activities, including:

  • Question & Answer Games (e.g., "Would You Rather?" or "Rapid Fire") that encourage quick thinking and verbal responses in French.
  • Movement-Based Activities (e.g., "Jacques a dit" or "Stand If…") that combine physical activity with language practice, making learning active and engaging.
  • Memory & Listening Challenges (e.g., "True or False" or "What's Missing?") that help students sharpen their listening skills while reinforcing key vocabulary and phrases.
  • Vocabulary Boosters (e.g., "Category Challenge" or "French Word of the Day") that encourage students to think creatively and expand their language knowledge.
  • Visual & Creative Tasks (e.g., "Quick Draw" or "Pictionary") that blend art and language, offering a break from traditional speaking activities while still reinforcing comprehension.

Why Teachers Will Love It:

  • Flexible & Adaptable: Each activity can be adapted to suit your classroom’s needs, whether you're working with beginners or more advanced learners.
  • Encourages Positive Risk-Taking: By giving students the chance to lead, this resource helps them become more comfortable with speaking French in front of their peers, promoting a positive learning environment.
  • Sparks Joy in Learning: These activities add an element of fun to your Core French lessons, breaking up the routine and keeping students engaged and excited to participate.
  • Great for Class Warm-Ups or Wrap-Ups: Use these quick, easy activities at the beginning or end of class to energize your students or reinforce what they’ve learned.
  • Perfect for All Levels: Whether you're teaching a class of beginners or more experienced students, the activities can be adjusted to suit various language proficiencies.

How to Use:

Simply choose an activity, explain it briefly to the "Prof du jour," and let them take the lead. Each activity is designed to be intuitive and easy to facilitate, so even without notice, the student leader can jump into their role confidently. You can rotate the "Prof du jour" daily or weekly, giving every student the opportunity to shine and grow in their speaking abilities.

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$4.50

Tomboy by Liz Prince Socratic Seminar 2 booklets + rubric! Final Assessment

By The Red-Haired Reader

Are you looking for a student-led, interactive way to asses your students' understanding of the graphic novel Tomboy by Liz Prince? A Socratic Seminar is a fabulous way to facilitate a discussion about this award-winning text.

This file contains two different packets of Socratic Seminar packets- packet A and packet B. Each packet contains three different discussion questions that require students to answer and provide two quotes from the text to back up their answers. Students are also required to come up with three additional questions they will ask if there’s time in their seminar. Finally, the packet has a page where each student will monitor a partner in the opposite circle. They will make a check each time their partner speaks, and paraphrase meaningful comments their partner makes. The file also contains a rubric for you to use while your students are discussing!

When you print out the file, you’ll see packet A on the top half of the sheet, packet B on the bottom half, and then the rubric as the last page of the file. Remove the rubric and print one out for each of your students. Copy the rest of the pages, cut them in half, and staple them. Each student will receive one half-sheet booklet; packet A or packet B.

Give your students adequate time to plan for their Seminar! I usually give them a full class period (40 minutes for me), but you could have them do it for homework, or over the course of a few days. The day of the Seminar, you’ll assign partners with opposite packets. Let A discuss for as long as they need (usually 30-ish minutes for me!), then flip-flop your circles and have B discuss afterwards.

My students LOVE Socratic Seminars! I have found the fishbowl discussion format works much better when you give each group three different questions so you don’t hear the same discussion two times, which is how this product is set up. I have used Socratic Seminars in small literature circle groups as well as with the whole class at once. Please ask if you have questions!

$4.00