1st Grade English Language Arts Google Apps

The Name Jar Activities:

The Name Jar by Yangsook Choi is a perfect picture book for back to school because it helps establish a positive and inclusive classroom climate from the start. This easy-to-use literature companion is common core aligned for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade.

This file includes the following no prep, printable activities related to these topics:

• two pages of discussion questions (15 questions total) from The Name Jar
• discussion questions on task cards (2 questions per page)
• first, next, then, and last for The Name Jar
• who, what, when, where, why, how
• vocabulary words (taken from text in The Name Jar)
• sequencing (with an answer key)
• compare and contrast
• fact or opinion
• "New Students Should Know...."
• "My Name"
• "My Nicknames"
• "Three Truths and a Fib"
• friendly letters
• graphic organizer
• creating a word find
• name acrostic
• "Decorate Your Name"

Please look at the preview for a sample of the pages in The Name Jar Literature Unit. If you have any questions, please ask before purchasing. I will get back to you quickly! :-)

NOTE: THIS FILE INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!

This product includes a digital option (as well as the no prep printable option). The instructions for utilizing the digital portion appear at the end of the packet.

If you like The Name Jar, please take a look at the other literature units that I offer:

• LITERATURE UNITS

Promote critical thinking and meaningful discussions with your students this International Women's Day using this engaging PowerPoint presentation and decor pack. Designed to foster reflection, this resource helps students explore the rich history and significance of International Women's Day through interactive slides and thought-provoking questions. Each slide delves into important topics, from women's historical and modern roles to stereotypes, gender equality, and beyond. Students will also have the opportunity to reflect on women who inspire them, whether a family member or a public figure, sparking personal connections to the celebration.

Set the tone with vibrant classroom decorations that create an empowering atmosphere. This resource is perfect for creating a lively and inclusive environment for your class or the entire school, ensuring that all women are celebrated, recognized, and honored.

Ideal for bulletin boards or classroom doors, the decor helps students not only engage with the content but also immerse themselves in a space filled with energy, celebration, and respect. Inspire a sense of unity and appreciation from the moment they step into the classroom.

When students, colleagues, or parents see the decorated room, they'll immediately know they're part of a special event focused on equality, human rights, and the achievements of women.

This resource includes:

Presentation:

• Slide 1: International Women’s Day
• Slide 2: Why We Celebrate International Women’s Day
• Slide 3: History International Women’s Day - Part I
• Slide 4: History International Women’s Day - Part II
• Slide 5: History International Women’s Day - Part III
• Slide 6: Women’s Role In The Past
• Slide 7: Women’s Role In The Present
• Slide 8: Inspiring Women
• Slide 9: How to Promote Gender Equality (Women - Men)
• Slide 10: I Don't Stereotype Women
• Slide 11: We Have Learned About - International Women's Day

Decor:

• Letters (Happy Women's Day):

  • Large Size: 1 letter per page (14 pages in color)
  • Medium Size: 2 letters per page (7 pages in color)
  • Small Size: 6 letters per page (4 pages in color)

• Decor Dots: 18 colorful designs

• Poster Cards: 6 half pages in color

Presentation Formats:

• Powerpoint
• PDF
• Google Slides
• Keynote
• JPG images

How Full is Your Bucket Activities and Bucket Fillers Activity and Posters

Do you talk with your students about filling buckets and dipping in buckets? Teach your students about bucket filling with these posters, trading cards, and no prep printable activities.

This easy-to-use, no-prep, printable product incorporates the concept of filling buckets and makes it easy to grasp.

This file includes the following:

• 18 full-color posters (also in black and white)
• the same posters in smaller trading card sizes (also in full color and black and white) bucket filler certificates (also in black and white)
• 6 printable worksheets

The full-color posters are PERFECT for a back-to-school or a behavior expectation bulletin board! They are also useful when you are reading any of the bucket-filling books to your students.

Please check the preview for this product and send me a quick note if you have any questions! Have You Filled a Bucket Today?

NOTE: THIS FILE INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!

This product includes a digital option (as well as the no prep printable option). The digital portion instructions appear at the end of the packet.

You may also be interested in these Growth Mindset and/or Literature Units:

• GROWTH MINDSET ACTIVITIES
• LITERATURE UNITS

No Prep Printable Daily Journal Writing Prompts:

This emotions and feelings journal packet contains 42 thought-provoking journal prompts and templates and one blank prompt at the end of the packet for 1st and 2nd grade. These journal prompts can help your students with emotional regulation and have them reflect on the feelings they experience in certain situations. It is a fantastic way to combine social emotional learning and writing.

You can make an entire writing journal from the pages in this packet or pick and choose individual writing prompts that can meet the needs of your own students. Handwriting lines encourage neat composition of handwriting. A small space for an illustration or picture is also included with each printable prompt.

I have also included 29 emotion posters to help teach your students about each emotion.

The following emotions are included:

• excited
• happy
• proud
• relaxed
• scared
• shy
• angry
• loved
• surprised
• silly
• anxious
• brave
• lonely
• grateful
• peaceful
• confused
• motivated
• patient
• hopeful
• curious
• embarrassed
• disappointed
• safe
• impatient
• kind
• frustrated
• energetic
• creative
• sad

NOTE: THIS FILE INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!

This product includes a digital option (as well as the no prep printable option). The instructions for utilizing the digital portion appear at the end of the packet.

Do you need Emotion Journal Prompts for 3rd,4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th grade? Check here:
3rd-5th Grade Emotion Journal Prompts

6th-9th Grade Emotion Journal Prompts

You may also be interested in these Language Arts products:

• TASK CARD PRODUCTS
• GRAMMAR PRODUCTS
• LITERATURE UNITS
• FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE PRODUCTS
• CHARACTER TRAITS PRODUCTS

The Invisible Boy Activities and Worksheets:

The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig is a sweet story about a boy who feels invisible. With the help of a new student and his own courage, The Invisible Boy develops friendships and connections with his classmates. This is the perfect back to school read aloud for your classroom.

The Invisible Boy Literature Unit is Common Core aligned and includes these easy to use concepts and activities:

• Read aloud activity and discussion questions (also printed on task cards to create an option for a writing center or small group work)
• Who, what, when, where, & why
• Vocabulary (an answer key is included for the vocabulary)
• Brainstorming on a web
• Various writing exercises/prompts
• Letter writing
• An exercise in empathy
• Author's purpose

All activities are tied directly to The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig.

If you have any questions about the contents of this literature unit, please check the preview or send me a message and I am happy to help you!

NOTE: THIS FILE INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!

This product includes a digital option (as well as the no prep printable option). The instructions for utilizing the digital portion appear at the end of the packet.

Find more Literature Units here:

• LITERATURE UNITS

Find more Beginning of the Year products here:

• PRODUCTS FOR THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR

Tarra and Bella: The Elephant and Dog Who Became Best Friends, by Carol Buckley is a narrative non-fiction picture book. This literature unit is common core aligned for 1st-3rd grade.

This is a true story about an elephant held in captivity for human entertainment. She winds up being transferred to an Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee to live out the rest of her days. An unlikely companion on the sanctuary grounds shows Tarra what true friendship is all about. What a sweet, sweet story!

This packet includes activities in the following areas:

• genre
• character, setting, plot
• sequencing
• opinion writing
• vocabulary
• compare/contrast
• parts of speech
• research
• fact/opinion
• comprehension
• summarizing
• making inferences
• writing a newspaper article about anunlikely friendship
• friendship

Answer Keys are included where deemed necessary. 

Need more narrative nonfiction literature units? Buy the BUNDLE!

NARRATIVE NONFICTION BUNDLE LITERATURE UNITS

Or individually here:

IVAN: THE REMARKABLE TRUE STORY OF THE SHOPPING MALL GORILLA LITERATURE UNIT

TUESDAY TUCKS ME IN: THE LOYAL BOND BETWEEN A SOLDIER AND HIS SERVICE DOG

NOTE: THIS FILE NOW INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!

As of 5/17/21, this product includes a digital option (as well as the no prep printable option). The digital portion instructions appear at the end of the packet.

Technology Requirements:

• A Google Drive account
• If sharing with students, a Drive account that is linked to student Google accounts
• Can be shared/delivered on Google Classroom
• Only need access to Google Drive--no outside links to worry about!

This file can be used with iPads, chrome books, laptops, and desktops as long as your students have access to Google Drive or Classroom on a device. The digital portion of this product is on Google Slides™.

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Kirsten Tulsian has 18 years of experience in elementary education. She has been a homeroom teacher for first grade, third grade, and fourth grade, as well as ESL. She has also been a school counselor for grades PK-6, an ESL pullout teacher for K-6, and a Reading Recovery Teacher. She received her Bachelor’s degree in elementary education and psychology from The University of Iowa and a Master’s of Education in school counseling from Sam Houston State University. She believes that students make the most progress when they are engaged in their hearts as well as their minds. Her resources offer relevant, rigorous, engaging content that nurtures the whole child.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Copyright © Kirsten’s Kaboodle. All Rights Reserved.

• Purchasing this product gives the purchaser ONE LICENSE to this product. This allows the purchaser the right to reproduce this product for HIS/HER class ONLY.

• Duplication for an entire team, school, or school district is strictly forbidden.

• If other teachers would like copies of this product, please direct them to my store.

• You may not reproduce, redistribute, or post this item on a blog or website for download (free or paid).

• Copying any part of this product (even for a classroom website) is also in violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.

• You may not modify, copy, or alter this product in any way.

• Please feel free to spread the word about this product via social media or blog post. A link to the product (or my store) is much appreciated.

The Day the Crayons Came Home Activities: Adjectives, Verbs, Main Idea, and MORE!

From the same author that brought us The Day the Crayons Quit! This adorable sequel, The Day the Crayons Came Home by Drew Daywalt is a fun and engaging story that can teach a variety of reading skills.

This file includes:

• Compare and contrast
• Main idea/comprehension
• Irregular verbs
• Writing (narratives and postcard format)
• Comparing adjectives
• Editing (demonstrating command of conventions)

You will find instructional sheets, activities, and task cards.

Use The Day the Crayons Came Back literature unit in literacy stations or as a class. Each topic/objective has an instructional page to go along with it.

NOTE: THIS FILE INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!

This product includes a digital option (as well as the no prep printable option). The instructions for utilizing the digital portion appear at the end of the packet.

Are you interested in using The Day the Crayons Quit? Use the link below to find a corresponding literature unit:

• THE DAY THE CRAYONS QUIT LITERATURE UNIT

Would you like to SAVE MONEY and buy the bundle instead? Check it out here:

• THE DAY THE CRAYONS QUIT AND THE DAY THE CRAYONS CAME BACK BUNDLE

You may also be interested in these Language Arts products:

• HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
• TASK CARD PRODUCTS
• GRAMMAR PRODUCTS
• LITERATURE UNITS
• FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE PRODUCTS
• CHARACTER TRAITS PRODUCTS
• VOCABULARY PRODUCTS

Finding Winnie Activities and Worksheets: Read Aloud Literature Unit Book Study

Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World's Most Famous Bear by Lindsay Mattick is a perfect picture book for Veteran's Day or any other time of year.

This is a narrative non-fiction picture book about how Winnie became a world-famous bear. This literature unit is common core aligned for 1st-4th grade and is perfect for Veteran's Day.

PLEASE NOTE: Some activities may be more appropriate for 1st graders during the second half of the school year.

This packet includes activities in the following areas:

• genre
• characters
• setting
• summary
• sequencing
• character traits
• alphabetical order
• vocabulary
• compare/contrast
• letter writing
• research
• comprehension
• summarizing
• bear craftivity
• fiction writing

Answer keys are also included where necessary.

NOTE: THIS FILE INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!

This product includes a digital option (as well as the no prep printable option). The digital portion instructions appear at the end of the packet.

You may also be interested in these literature units:

• LITERATURE UNITS

The Adventures of Beekle: Read Aloud Book and Activities

This literature unit complements The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend by Dan Santat. It is the focus of this easy-to-use, no-prep, printable literature unit for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade and includes various language arts activities, a rock craftivity, and a flip book!

This Adventures of Beekle book companion includes:

• sequencing
• characters
• setting
• plot
• letter writing
• rhyming words
• contractions
• compare and contrast
• vocabulary
• and much more! 

NOTE: THIS FILE INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!

This product includes a digital option (as well as the no prep printable option). The digital portion instructions appear at the end of the packet.

Interested in other literature units?

• LITERATURE UNITS

Turkey Claus Activities with Digital Distance Learning Option

Wendi Silvano did it again with Turkey Claus! This silly Christmas picture book is perfect for Kindergarten to 2nd grade. Turkey Claus is written by the same author as Turkey Trick or Treat, Turkey Trouble, Turkey's Eggcellent Easter, and Turkey Goes to School.

This product includes the following:

• Turkey Claus Characters and Setting
• First, Next, Then, Last
• Turkey Claus Sequencing Pictures
• Turkey Claus Rhyming Words
• Picture/Word Match
• If I Were Santa...
• Turkey Claus Writing Prompt
• 2 pages of Turkey Claus Retelling Sticks in black and white and in color
• Friendly letter
• Turkey Claus unscramble sentences
• Disguise a Turkey
• Turkey Claus Mini-book (students assemble pages and illustrate the book as well as trace the text for two pages of the book). Please see the sample pages in the preview.

This Turkey Claus product is appropriate for K-2. Please check the preview prior to purchasing this product. If you have any questions, please send me a message.

Check out the ENTIRE Wendi Silvano COLLECTION IN A MONEY-SAVING BUNDLE HERE. The individual files can be found below:

• TURKEY TRICK OR TREAT LITERATURE UNIT

• TURKEY TROUBLE LITERATURE UNIT

• TURKEY CLAUS LITERATURE UNIT

• TURKEY'S VALENTINE SURPRISE

• TURKEY'S EGGCELLENT EASTER

• TURKEY GOES TO SCHOOL

NOTE: THIS FILE INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!

This product includes a digital option (as well as the no-prep printable option). The instructions for utilizing the digital portion appear at the end of the packet.

If you like this Turkey Claus product, please check the following link for other Christmas Activities:

• THERE WAS AN OLD LADY WHO SWALLOWED A BELL
• HOW TO CATCH SANTA LITERATURE UNIT

If you'd like to purchase this literature companion along with the literacy activities at a discount, click here:

• CHRISTMAS BUNDLE

This presentation is ideal for introducing the Three Kings and the valuable lessons they teach. It emphasizes to children that Three Kings' Day goes beyond being just an event; it embodies generosity and humility.

You will have the opportunity to introduce the main characters of the Magi story, along with the story of the baby Jesus.

This interactive presentation encourages reflection, generosity, and gratitude. Each slide prompts questions where children can relate each event of Jesus' birth and the Three Kings' journey to their own lives.

Your students will truly understand the genuine meaning of Three Kings' Day, creating a lasting impression.

This presentation offers a window into diverse cultural practices and fosters an appreciation for different customs. It provides them with a valuable cultural and educational experience.

This resource includes:

• Slide 1: Three Kings' Day - Cover
• Slide 2: Melchior
• Slide 3: Caspar or Gaspar
• Slide 4: Balthazar
• Slide 5: Three Wise Men Visit Baby Jesus - Part I
• Slide 6: Three Wise Men Story - Part II
• Slide 7: The Generosity of the Three Wise Men
• Slide 8: How to Show Generosity
• Slide 9: Receive as Baby Jesus and Family
• Slide 10: Practice Generosity
• Page 11: We Have Learned About - Three Kings Day

Formats:

• Powerpoint
• PDF
• Google Slides
• Keynote
• JPG images

Happy Three Kings’ Day!

Max the Brave Literature Unit Activities: Story Elements, Sequencing, and MORE!

Max the Brave by Ed Vere is a new picture book about a courageous kitten who yearns to show off his bravery.

This literature unit is perfect for K-1st Grade and includes the following activities:

• First, Next, Then, and Last (sequencing Max the Brave)
• Character, Setting, and Plot
• Sequencing with pictures (8 cards to cut and put in order)
• Graphic Organizer describing the fears of mice
• Writing Prompt - Describe a time when you were brave
• Rhyming Words related to Max the Brave
• Retelling Sticks (black and white as well as full color)
• Venn Diagram
• Make a Book - Cut, color, and staple a simple book related to Max the Brave

PLEASE NOTE: There are TWO copies of the mini-book for differentiating instruction. The second book requires more writing from your students.

ALSO NOTE: The digital option does not include the mini book.

THIS FILE INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!

This product includes a digital option (as well as the no prep printable option). The instructions for utilizing the digital portion appear at the end of the packet.

You may also be interested in these Language Arts products:

• HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
• LITERATURE UNITS

This resource includes an English and Spanish version of the Three Kings Day Activity Google Slides. These are perfect for your bilingual or dual-language classrooms. This resource is perfect for fostering cultural awareness, creativity, curiosity, and generosity in young learners. The letter template encourages children to thoughtfully outline their wish lists, balancing both the presents they need and those they desire. The crown-making activity adds a fun and interactive element, allowing children to celebrate Three Kings Day while engaging in a creative project. Parents and children love capturing these special moments with their crowns, making it a memorable experience.

The "If I Were a Wise King" slide is designed to inspire gift-giving, helping children understand that true giving comes from the heart and is a symbol of love and appreciation. This activity reinforces the idea that the more you give, the more you receive in return.

This resource provides a user-friendly guide that assists parents and children in utilizing drawing tools or shapes to complete the activity.

The two resources I am including in this bundle are sold separately. Below is the list of what you will receive. You can click on each link to read a detailed description of each product.

This resource includes:

• Slide 1: Letter to the Three Kings (English and Spanish Version) 
• Slide 2: If I Were a Wise Man (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 3: My Crown (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 4: The Gifts of the Magi (English and Spanish Version)

Happy Three Kings’ Day!

Turkey Trouble Activities: Retelling, Sequencing, Writing (perfect for speech therapy)

Do you need Turkey Trouble sequencing activities? What about Turkey Trouble writing activities and other engaging ELA projects?

This literature companion is perfect for Kindergarten to 2nd grade. The Turkey Trouble retelling activity is particularly beneficial for ESL and speech therapy teachers.

This unit includes a variety of literature activities for your students to practice. I have also included a digital option in Google Slides.

Turkey Trouble is written by the same author as Turkey Trick or Treat, Turkey Claus, Turkey's Eggcellent Easter, and Turkey Goes to School.

The following topics/activities are included in this literature unit:

• Turkey Trouble Characters and Setting
• First, Next, Then, Last
• Turkey Trouble Sequencing Strips
• Turkey Could Have... (graphic organizer)
• Picture/Word Match
• If I Were a Turkey...
• Rhyming words
• Writing Prompt
• 2 pages of Turkey Trouble Retelling Sticks in black and white and in color
• Friendly letter
• Unscramble sentences
• Gratitude Hearts
• Create a word find
• Mini-book (students assemble pages and illustrate the book as well as trace the text for two pages of the book). Please see the sample pages in the preview.

Check out the ENTIRE Wendi Silvano COLLECTION IN A MONEY-SAVING BUNDLE HERE. The individual files can be found below:

• TURKEY TRICK OR TREAT LITERATURE UNIT

• TURKEY TROUBLE LITERATURE UNIT

• TURKEY CLAUS LITERATURE UNIT

• TURKEY'S VALENTINE SURPRISE

• TURKEY'S EGGCELLENT EASTER

• TURKEY GOES TO SCHOOL

NOTE: THIS FILE INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!

This product includes a digital option (as well as the no-prep printable option). The instructions for utilizing the digital portion appear at the end of the packet. The mini-book is the only activity from this file that is not included in the digital version.

If you are interested in other Thanksgiving products, please check here:

• THANKSGIVING LITERACY ACTIVITIES – NO PREP
• THANKSGIVING BUNDLE

I Don't Want To Be A Frog: Story Elements, Verb Tenses, Sequencing. Writing, and MORE!

I Don't Want to be a Frog by Dev Petty is the focus of this literature unit for Kinder, 1st, and 2nd Grade.

This easy-to-use picture book companion includes:

• retelling sticks (in black and white and color)
• sequencing
• characters, setting, and plot
• writing activities
• summary writing
• rhyming words
• contractions
• compare and contrast
• vocabulary
• The Life Cycle of a Frog
• What I Love About Myself
• Thinking in New Ways

NOTE: THIS FILE INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!

This product includes a digital option (as well as the no prep printable option). The digital portion instructions appear at the end of the packet.

These are a few language arts products that may interest you:

• HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
• TASK CARD PRODUCTS
• GRAMMAR PRODUCTS
• LITERATURE UNITS

Tuesday Tucks Me In Book for Veterans Day and Memorial Day Writing: Veteran's Day Activities

Veteran's Day Literature Unit: Tuesday Tucks Me In: The Loyal Bond Between a Soldier and His Service Dog, by Luis Carlos Montalvan is a narrative non-fiction picture book that is perfect for Veteran's Day.

This literature unit is common core aligned for 1st-3rd grade. It was born from the book Until Tuesday: A Wounded Warrior and the Golden Retriever Who Saved Him by Luis Carlos Montalvan.

This Veteran's Day packet includes activities in the following areas:

• genre
• character, setting, plot
• sequencing
• opinion writing
• vocabulary
• compare/contrast
• letter writing
• research
• fact/opinion
• comprehension
• summarizing
• loyalty

NOTE: THIS FILE INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!

This product includes a digital option (as well as the no prep printable option). The digital portion instructions appear at the end of the packet.

Need more narrative nonfiction? Buy the BUNDLE!

• NARRATIVE NONFICTION BUNDLE LITERATURE UNITS

Or in singles here:

• IVAN: THE REMARKABLE TRUE STORY OF THE SHOPPING MALL GORILLA LITERATURE UNIT
• TARRA AND BELLA: THE ELEPHANT AND DOG WHO BECAME BEST FRIENDS LITERATURE UNIT

This father's day activity pack includes so many wonderful writing activities to celebrate their dad. These fun activities include a fathers day questionaire, craft, memory book, letter to dad, and other writing activities all about dad. This is the perfect way to keep your students busy at the end of the school year while also making something special for dad just like they did for mom on mothers day.

This product includes:

• Six printable sheets (including letter writing/parts of a letter, adjectives to describe their dad, and ways that students could surprise their own dad)
• One writing prompt about a special memory of their dad
• All about Dad Questionnaire
• Create a book with 14 half sheets (black and white)- All About Dad
• Dad's Coupon Book with 12 half sheets (black and white for printer friendliness)
• Dad's Coupon Book with 12 half sheets (COLOR copy of the same 12 half sheets above)
• Dad Craftivity - writing activity inside a button-down shirt (see preview)

A great book that we read before we did these activities is called, How to Surprise a Dad by Jean Reagan. The activities included in this pack are all specific to the student's relationship with their own dad and also go along with the theme of this book. This product would work perfectly for Father's Day, dad's birthday, or any other celebration for dads (Dads and Donuts, for example).

NOTE: THIS FILE INCLUDES A DIGITAL OPTION!

This product includes a digital option (as well as the no prep printable option). The instructions for utilizing the digital portion appear at the end of the packet.

Technology Requirements:

• A Google Drive account
• If sharing with students, a Drive account that is linked to student Google accounts
• Can be shared/delivered on Google Classroom
• Only need access to Google Drive--no outside links to worry about!

These file can be used with iPads, chrome books, laptops, and desktops as long as your students have access to Google Drive or Classroom on a device. The digital portion of this product is on Google Slides.

You may also be interested in these product categories:

LITERATURE UNITS

HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES

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Kirsten Tulsian has 18 years of experience in elementary education. She has been a homeroom teacher for first grade, third grade, and fourth grade, as well as ESL. She has also been a school counselor for grades PK-6, an ESL pullout teacher for K-6, and a Reading Recovery Teacher. She received her Bachelor’s degree in elementary education and psychology from The University of Iowa and a Master’s of Education in school counseling from Sam Houston State University. She believes that students make the most progress when they are engaged in their hearts as well as their minds. Her resources offer relevant, rigorous, engaging content that nurtures the whole child.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Copyright © Kirsten’s Kaboodle. All Rights Reserved.

• Purchasing this product gives the purchaser ONE LICENSE to this product. This allows the purchaser the right to reproduce this product for HIS/HER class ONLY.

• Duplication for an entire team, school, or school district is strictly forbidden.

• If other teachers would like copies of this product, please direct them to my store.

• You may not reproduce, redistribute, or post this item on a blog or website for download (free or paid).

• Copying any part of this product (even for a classroom website) is also in violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.

• You may not modify, copy, or alter this product in any way.

• Please feel free to spread the word about this product via social media or blog post. A link to the product (or my store) is much appreciated.

Enhance your Thanksgiving lessons with this dynamic and meaningful Thanksgiving PowerPoint Presentation. This resource offers a well-rounded journey into Thanksgiving history, traditions, and the spirit of gratitude, designed to engage students through discussion, reflection, and interactive visuals. Here’s why this Thanksgiving resource is an essential addition to your classroom:

Why Should You Use This?

Thanksgiving is more than a holiday, it's an opportunity to explore gratitude, kindness, and community themes. This presentation helps students connect the historical roots of Thanksgiving to personal reflection, making the holiday’s lessons relevant and memorable. By blending facts with reflective questions, students can see Thanksgiving as a time for learning, giving back, and recognizing the values of thankfulness and togetherness.

What Skills Are Students Working on with This Resource?

This resource encourages critical thinking, active listening, and self-reflection, making it ideal for classrooms focused on developing empathy and historical awareness. Through questions that spark discussion, students work on their social and emotional skills, especially considering their own experiences with gratitude and community. Additionally, this presentation supports comprehension and verbal communication skills as students discuss, share, and deepen their understanding of Thanksgiving.

This resource includes:

• Slide 1: What is Thanksgiving?
• Slide 2: The History of Thanksgiving - Part I
• Slide 3: The History of Thanksgiving - Part II
• Slide 4: Cooperation Between Native Americans and Pilgrims
• Slide 5: Who was Squanto?
• Slide 6: Thanksgiving Traditions
• Slide 7: Thanksgiving Around the World
• Slide 8: Giving back: Acts of kindness on Thanksgiving
• Slide 9: Gratitude
• Slide 10: How Can I Be More Grateful?
• Slide 11: Thanksgiving Self-Reflection
• Slide 12: We have learned about - Thanksgiving Day

Formats:

• Powerpoint
• PDF
• Google Slides
• Keynote
• JPG images

Engage your class with a dynamic PowerPoint on Martin Luther King Jr. This age-appropriate resource highlights his life, iconic "I Have a Dream" speech and impact on the Civil Rights Movement. With engaging slides and reflective questions, it inspires critical thinking about justice, equality, and non-violence, helping students connect history to their values and experiences.

This visually appealing resource caters to diverse learning styles, making it easy for all students to grasp the material effectively. Enhance your lesson plans and empower the next generation of changemakers with a Martin Luther King Jr. PowerPoint presentation. This enriching tool not only educates but also inspires students to take action and promote peace and equality in their everyday lives.

This resource includes:

• Slide 1: Who Was Martin Luther King, Jr.?
• Slide 2: Martin's Childhood
• Slide 3: What Did Martin Want?
• Slide 4: Martin’s Fight Against Racism
• Slide 5: The Power of Non-Violence
• Slide 6: The “I Have a Dream” Speech
• Slide 7: The Civil Rights Movement
• Slide 8: Montgomery Bus Boycott
• Slide 9: What Can We Learn From Martin?
• Slide 10: The Nobel Peace Prize
• Slide 11: Problem-Solving: Lessons from Martin Luther King Jr.
• Slide 12: I Take Action
• Slide 13: We Have Learned About: Martin Luther King, Jr.

Formats:

• Powerpoint
• PDF
• Google Slides
• Keynote
• JPG images

Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day!

This NEWLY UPDATED 2024 New Year's Day writing activity pack includes a flip book with eight pages of activities, a mini memory book with fill-in-the-blank sentences and spaces for pictures, and five printable worksheets to close out 2023 and ring in the 2024 New Year! Please see the thumbnails and preview file for sample pages from this 2024 New Years activity.

New Year's 2024 Flip book pages:

• 2023 Favorites
• 2023 Snapshot
• New Year's Resolutions 2024
• My Best Memory of 2023
• 2023: A Nutshell
• Goals for New Year's 2024
• Accomplishments
• Happy New Year 2024 Cover

The Mini-book covers memories and pivotal moments in 2023 and New Year's hopes and dreams.

The printable pages in this file include the following activities:

• letter to my future self
• letter of gratitude (for someone who made a difference in my life in 2023)
• newspaper article for about bringing in the new year
• A Day in the Life of Me 2023
• a writing page with flexibility for the teacher or students to choose a New Year's related prompt

NOTE: THIS FILE INCLUDES A DIGITAL OPTION!

This product includes a digital option (as well as the no prep printable option). The instructions for utilizing the digital portion appear at the end of the packet. The mini-book is the only activity from this file that is not included in the digital version.

Technology Requirements:

• A Google Drive account
• If sharing with students, a Drive account that is linked to student Google accounts
• Can be shared/delivered on Google Classroom
• Only need access to Google Drive--no outside links to worry about!

These files can be used with iPads, chrome books, laptops, and desktops as long as your students have access to Google Drive or Classroom on a device. The digital portion of this product is on Google Slides.

Please note that if you purchase this New Year's 2024 activity, you will have access to ALL future updates. Next year, you will be able to download the New Year's 2025 product for FREE!

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• GROWTH MINDSET ACTIVITIES
• HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
• TASK CARD PRODUCTS

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Kirsten Tulsian has 18 years of experience in elementary education. She has been a homeroom teacher for first grade, third grade, and fourth grade, as well as ESL. She has also been a school counselor for grades PK-6, an ESL pullout teacher for K-6, and a Reading Recovery Teacher. She received her Bachelor’s degree in elementary education and psychology from The University of Iowa and a Master’s of Education in school counseling from Sam Houston State University. She believes that students make the most progress when they are engaged in their hearts as well as their minds. Her resources offer relevant, rigorous, engaging content that nurtures the whole child.

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