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Dive into the captivating world of "Classrooms & Chimeras" with the "Chimera Compendium," an essential resource designed to enrich your role-playing game experience. This first edition compendium introduces educators and students to 15 meticulously detailed monsters, each accompanied by a vibrant illustration and an engaging backstory crafted by the legendary bard, Maximus Alexander, and meticulously edited by the wizard researcher, Earth Poetrius.

Why the "Chimera Compendium" is an invaluable educational tool:

• Fosters Creativity and Imagination: By exploring the fantastical creatures within, students are encouraged to unleash their creativity, imagining the world through the eyes of adventurers and storytellers.
• Enhances Speaking and Listening Skills: Role-playing sessions based on the compendium's rich lore provide students with the opportunity to practice and improve their speaking and listening skills in an interactive and engaging manner.
• Promotes Critical Thinking: Each monster encounter detailed in the compendium challenges students to think critically, strategize, and make decisions based on the creature's unique behaviors and abilities.
• Cultural and Mythological Learning: The creatures in the compendium draw inspiration from a wide range of myths and legends, offering students a fun and fascinating gateway into world cultures and mythology.
• Encourages Teamwork and Collaboration: The role-playing game setting encourages students to work together, fostering teamwork and collaborative problem-solving skills as they navigate the challenges posed by the compendium's monsters.

What's Inside:

• 15 Unique Monsters: From the fearsome Apex Chimera to the deceptive Mimic, discover creatures that will challenge and delight your students.
• Vibrant Illustrations: Each monster is brought to life through high-resolution, color illustrations that capture the imagination and invite exploration.
• Engaging Backstories: Crafted with care by Maximus Alexander, these backstories provide depth and context, enriching the role-playing experience.
• Educational Insights: Tips and suggestions on how to integrate each monster into your classroom activities, making learning dynamic and interactive.

Find our other Classrooms & Chimeras materials below! Combine with:

• The Chimera Compendium - A monster manual of all the monsters in the game... so far.
• The Character Creator Template - a fresh character creator template for creating new characters for Classrooms & Chimeras
• The 6 Premade Character Sheets - 6 Premade characters including Gorim, Zephyra, Shadowtide, Aerin, Valerius and Whispering Wind
• The Character Creator + Premades Bundle with bonus Ghorbash - The whole character bundle with a bonus feathered fury with a pretty terrifying ultimate attack!
• The Student's Handbook - A guide to everything Classrooms & Chimeras instructing you on how to make a unique character and play, but more importantly, how to play well!
• The Classroom Master Guide - Episode 1: The Portals of Possibilities Campaign - A guide on how to run a TTRPG Classrooms & Chimeras game including all the content from the first campaign with the dreaded Mr. Jenkins, Slimes and Goblins!
• The Portal of Possibilities Interactive Presentation - Episode 1 - An interactive hyperlinked version of the TTRPG Classrooms & Chimeras game!
• The Classrooms & Chimeras Daily and Lesson Planner - A day-by-day companion to make sure you can be the best teacher you can be!
• Classrooms & Chimeras - Episode 2 The Machine - The second instalment of the Portals of Possibilities Campaign!
• Classrooms & Chimeras - Hitpoint HUD Tracker - A way to track your damage and where you get hit for more immersive roleplay
• Classrooms & Chimeras - Leveling Up! - Spells & Cantrips - A helpful guide to helping your students/players level up effectively!
• Classrooms & Chimeras - Coloring Book - A coloring book for mindful C&C coloring!

Whether you're looking to inject excitement into your curriculum or provide a novel way for students to develop key skills, the "Chimera Compendium" for "Classrooms & Chimeras" is the perfect addition to any educational setting. Embark on a journey of discovery, creativity, and learning that transcends the traditional classroom experience. Get your copy today and transform your classroom into a realm of adventure where every student is a hero in their own story.

Dive into the world of imagination and adventure with our set of six premade character cards, designed specifically for educators looking to introduce roleplaying games into their classroom. These character cards are your gateway to a dynamic and engaging educational experience, allowing students to instantly immerse themselves in the game without the complexities of character creation. Perfect for fostering key educational skills such as speaking, listening, and role play, these cards are crafted to captivate and educate simultaneously.

Features:

• Six Diverse Characters: Each card features a unique character with a rich backstory, including a Dragonborn Paladin, a Tabaxi Monk, and four other captivating personas from a fantasy realm. These characters come complete with detailed descriptions, abilities, and personal goals, providing a ready-to-use tool for jumping straight into the game.
• Educational Focus: Tailored to enhance educational outcomes, these character cards serve as a powerful tool for developing students' speaking and listening skills. Through role-playing, students will practice articulating thoughts, expressing character perspectives, and engaging in active listening as they interact with their peers and navigate the game's challenges.
• Role Play Made Easy: With premade characters, educators can facilitate role-playing sessions with ease. These cards remove the barrier of character creation, making it simpler for students to engage in the narrative and dynamics of the game. This accessibility ensures that students can focus on the learning objectives and the joy of role play.
• Inclusive and Engaging: Designed to appeal to a wide range of interests and reading levels, our character cards ensure that every student can find a character they resonate with. This inclusivity promotes engagement and ensures that all students feel included in the adventure.

Benefits:

• Enhances Speaking Skills: Students will develop their verbal communication as they bring their characters to life, negotiating, storytelling, and problem-solving in character.
• Builds Listening Comprehension: Active listening is cultivated as students must understand and react to the unfolding narrative and the contributions of their peers.
• Encourages Creative Thinking: By exploring their characters' perspectives and navigating the game's scenarios, students enhance their creativity and critical thinking skills.
• Fosters Teamwork and Collaboration: Roleplaying games are collaborative by nature, encouraging students to work together, share ideas, and support each other’s learning journey.

Usage:

These character cards are ideal for educators seeking to incorporate role-playing into their curriculum as a means of teaching speaking and listening skills. Suitable for use in English language arts classes, drama clubs, or any educational setting aiming to enhance communication skills through interactive and imaginative play.

**Combine With:**Find our other Classrooms & Chimeras materials below!

• The Chimera Compendium - A monster manual of all the monsters in the game... so far.
• The Character Creator Template - a fresh character creator template for creating new characters for Classrooms & Chimeras
• The 6 Premade Character Sheets - 6 Premade characters including Gorim, Zephyra, Shadowtide, Aerin, Valerius and Whispering Wind
• The Character Creator + Premades Bundle with bonus Ghorbash - The whole character bundle with a bonus feathered fury with a pretty terrifying ultimate attack!
• The Student's Handbook - A guide to everything Classrooms & Chimeras instructing you on how to make a unique character and play, but more importantly, how to play well!
• The Classroom Master Guide - Episode 1: The Portals of Possibilities Campaign - A guide on how to run a TTRPG Classrooms & Chimeras game including all the content from the first campaign with the dreaded Mr. Jenkins, Slimes and Goblins!
• The Portal of Possibilities Interactive Presentation - Episode 1 - An interactive hyperlinked version of the TTRPG Classrooms & Chimeras game!
• The Classrooms & Chimeras Daily and Lesson Planner - A day-by-day companion to make sure you can be the best teacher you can be!
• Classrooms & Chimeras - Episode 2 The Machine - The second instalment of the Portals of Possibilities Campaign!
• Classrooms & Chimeras - Hitpoint HUD Tracker - A way to track your damage and where you get hit for more immersive roleplay
• Classrooms & Chimeras - Leveling Up! - Spells & Cantrips - A helpful guide to helping your students/players level up effectively!
• Classrooms & Chimeras - Coloring Book - A coloring book for mindful C&C coloring!

Get ready to transform your classroom into a realm of adventure and learning where each student can shine as a hero of their own story!

Classrooms & Chimeras | Magic Spell Cards | 24 Poker-Sized Cantrips & Spells

Bring the magic to life in your Classrooms & Chimeras or Dungeons & Dragons campaigns with our Magic Spell Cards! This set includes 24 poker-sized spell cards featuring a variety of cantrips and spells, perfect for players to cast powerful magic and deal serious damage to their enemies. Designed for easy reference, these cards streamline gameplay, keeping spells ready at your fingertips for a more immersive experience.

Product Highlights:

• 24 Magic Spell Cards: Includes a mix of cantrips and spells, all ready to print and laminate for quick and easy use in campaigns.
• Poker-Sized for Convenience: These cards are the perfect size for players to hold and reference quickly during intense moments of gameplay.
• Print & Laminate: Durable and reusable, these cards can be printed and laminated to withstand the most challenging campaigns.
• Perfect for D&D & C&C Campaigns: Versatile enough to be used in both Dungeons & Dragons and Classrooms & Chimeras adventures.

Level Up Your Characters: After completing the events of Episode 1 of The Portals of Possibilities campaign, players unlock the ability to level up their characters. Color in one bar of your level battery, then choose how to level up:

• Unlock New Abilities: Use the spell cards to unlock another ability card.
• Random Level-Up: Level up randomly (with some overpowered cards mixed in for extra excitement).
• Create Your Own Spells: Draw and customize your own spell, then cut it out and stick it onto your character sheet. Work with the Classroom Master to balance the spell for fair gameplay!

Why Educators and Gamers Will Love This Resource:

• Engages Players: Having spell cards at hand keeps players engaged and organized, allowing them to focus on strategy and creativity.
• Promotes Strategic Thinking: With a variety of spells and cantrips, players must think carefully about the best time to cast each one.
• Easy to Use: Poker-sized cards fit perfectly in hand and make spell-casting smooth and efficient during gameplay.

Ideal For:

• Teachers incorporating role-playing games like Classrooms & Chimeras to enhance storytelling, teamwork, and strategic thinking.
• Dungeons & Dragons players looking for quick and easy access to their spells during campaigns.
• Gamers seeking additional resources to elevate their tabletop RPG experience.

Equip your students or players with these Magic Spell Cards and watch them unleash powerful magic to conquer enemies and overcome challenges in their campaigns!

Find our other Classrooms & Chimeras materials below!

• The Chimera Compendium - A monster manual of all the monsters in the game... so far.
• The Character Creator Template - a fresh character creator template for creating new characters for Classrooms & Chimeras
• The 6 Premade Character Sheets - 6 Premade characters including Gorim, Zephyra, Shadowtide, Aerin, Valerius and Whispering Wind
• The Character Creator + Premades Bundle with bonus Ghorbash - The whole character bundle with a bonus feathered fury with a pretty terrifying ultimate attack!
• The Student's Handbook - A guide to everything Classrooms & Chimeras instructing you on how to make a unique character and play, but more importantly, how to play well!
• The Classroom Master Guide - Episode 1: The Portals of Possibilities Campaign - A guide on how to run a TTRPG Classrooms & Chimeras game including all the content from the first campaign with the dreaded Mr. Jenkins, Slimes and Goblins!
• The Portal of Possibilities Interactive Presentation - Episode 1 - An interactive hyperlinked version of the TTRPG Classrooms & Chimeras game!
• The Classrooms & Chimeras Daily and Lesson Planner - A day-by-day companion to make sure you can be the best teacher you can be!
• Classrooms & Chimeras - Episode 2 The Machine - The second instalment of the Portals of Possibilities Campaign!
• Classrooms & Chimeras - Hitpoint HUD Tracker - A way to track your damage and where you get hit for more immersive roleplay
• Classrooms & Chimeras - Leveling Up! - Spells & Cantrips - A helpful guide to helping your students/players level up effectively!
• Classrooms & Chimeras - Coloring Book - A coloring book for mindful C&C coloring!

This PowerPoint lesson provides digital pre-reading resources, context & factual background information for the play, Macbeth, by William Shakespeare.

GOAL: to prepare each student to read rigorous literature by front-loading story elements critical to comprehension & aligned to standards

AUDIENCE: whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual classrooms

**HISTORICAL POWERPOINT:**Please be aware that YOUTUBE LINKS open to a standard warning page which must be clicked to access video.

• Opening slide
-genre, author photo and short bio.

•Setting slides
-Location facts, photos, maps
-Time period facts, photos and links
-Link to period music
-Links to historical video clips

DIGITAL USES IN THE CLASSROOM:
· Introduce new story/play
· Provide backstory to text
· Stimulate group discussion
· Create predictions about text
· Use as distance learning resource
· Post on webpage for review
· Add to electronic notebooks
· Provide test review
· Prompt Writing or Research assignments

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Enjoy -from Kiwious About Vocab!

Unlock the power of role-playing in your classroom with our exclusive bundle offer, now featuring six premade character cards, a versatile do-it-yourself character template, and a bonus premade character—all for just $5. This is a dollar cheaper than purchasing them separately, providing unparalleled value. This unique package is designed not only to engage students in imaginative play but also to significantly enhance their speaking and listening abilities, perfectly aligning with early CCSS speaking and listening anchor standards for all ages.

Why This Bundle?

• Exceptional Value: Get seven diverse characters for the price of five, offering more variety and creative options for your students at an unbeatable price.
• Includes a Bonus Premade Character: To further enrich your classroom's role-playing experience, we're including an additional premade character in the bundle. This bonus character comes with its own unique backstory and abilities, adding even more depth and diversity to your game.
• Improves Speaking Skills: Through role-playing with both the premade characters and characters they've created using the DIY template, students practice articulating thoughts, debating viewpoints, and storytelling, fostering confidence in their speaking abilities.
• Enhances Listening Comprehension: Active listening is crucial in role-playing as students follow the unfolding narrative, understand character actions, and respond thoughtfully, supporting CCSS listening standards.

Bundle Includes:

• Six Diverse Premade Character Cards: Each character, including the bonus character, features a rich backstory, unique abilities, and personal goals, ready for immediate use in your classroom activities.
• Do-It-Yourself Character Template: This customizable template allows students to create their own characters, providing a personalized approach to learning and an additional layer of engagement.
• One Mysterious Bonus Character Card: All I can say is a character of untapped potential, someone who can light up a room with their personality.

Combine With:

Find our other Classrooms & Chimeras materials below!

• The Chimera Compendium - A monster manual of all the monsters in the game... so far.
• The Character Creator Template - a fresh character creator template for creating new characters for Classrooms & Chimeras
• The 6 Premade Character Sheets - 6 Premade characters including Gorim, Zephyra, Shadowtide, Aerin, Valerius and Whispering Wind
• The Character Creator + Premades Bundle with bonus Ghorbash - The whole character bundle with a bonus feathered fury with a pretty terrifying ultimate attack!
• The Student's Handbook - A guide to everything Classrooms & Chimeras instructing you on how to make a unique character and play, but more importantly, how to play well!
• The Classroom Master Guide - Episode 1: The Portals of Possibilities Campaign - A guide on how to run a TTRPG Classrooms & Chimeras game including all the content from the first campaign with the dreaded Mr. Jenkins, Slimes and Goblins!
• The Portal of Possibilities Interactive Presentation - Episode 1 - An interactive hyperlinked version of the TTRPG Classrooms & Chimeras game!
• The Classrooms & Chimeras Daily and Lesson Planner - A day-by-day companion to make sure you can be the best teacher you can be!
• Classrooms & Chimeras - Episode 2 The Machine - The second instalment of the Portals of Possibilities Campaign!
• Classrooms & Chimeras - Hitpoint HUD Tracker - A way to track your damage and where you get hit for more immersive roleplay
• Classrooms & Chimeras - Leveling Up! - Spells & Cantrips - A helpful guide to helping your students/players level up effectively!
• Classrooms & Chimeras - Coloring Book - A coloring book for mindful C&C coloring!

Transform your classroom with this comprehensive role-playing bundle, designed to make educational activities both fun and impactful while meeting key CCSS standards. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance creativity, teamwork, and communication skills among your students. Get your bundle today!