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Growth Mindset Activities: MULTI-LEVEL MEGA BUNDLE

By Kirsten's Kaboodle

Growth Mindset Activities Multi-Level MEGA BUNDLE: OVER 1700 PAGES

This growth mindset multi-level bundle includes my four largest GROWTH MINDSET BUNDLES for 1st-6th grade.

If you teach multi-level classes, this is the best value (you get MORE THAN 30% OFF the original cost of the individual products when you buy this bundle).

You will find 40 PRODUCTS that are included in the following BUNDLES:

  • Activities BUNDLE #1 for Upper Grades
  • Activities BUNDLE #2 for Upper Grades
  • Activities BUNDLE for Lower Grades
  • Growth Mindset Picture Book MEGA BUNDLE

Individual product files for each BUNDLE can be found here:

GROWTH MINDSET ACTIVITIES BUNDLE #1 for Upper Grades:

  • COLORING POSTERS: AFFIRMATIONS FOR INTERMEDIATE GRADES
  • AFFIRMATIONS POSTERS (with cursive)
  • PRIVACY FOLDER OFFICE
  • FLIP BOOKS
  • NOTES FROM THE TEACHER
  • STICKY NOTES FROM THE TEACHER
  • BOOKMARKS
  • AWARDS
  • PRINT AND FOLD REFLECTIONS BOOKLETS
  • VOCABULARY CARDS FOR A WORD WALL OR BULLETIN BOARD

GROWTH MINDSET ACTIVITIES BUNDLE #2 for Upper Grades:

  • ROLL-A-STORY CREATIVE WRITING
  • WORD OF THE WEEK INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK
  • GROWTH MINDSET AFFIRMATION POSTERS: LLAMA THEME
  • AFFIRMATIONS: RIP-N-GROW
  • NOTES FOR PARENTS
  • SORTING ACTIVITY
  • SORTING ACTIVITY ON STICKY NOTES
  • JOURNAL PROMPTS
  • DAILY CLASSROOM PLEDGE

GROWTH MINDSET ACTIVITIES BUNDLE for Lower Grades:

  • COLORING POSTERS: AFFIRMATIONS FOR PRIMARY GRADES
  • AFFIRMATION POSTERS for PRIMARY GRADES SET #1
  • AFFIRMATION POSTERS for PRIMARY GRADES SET #2
  • AFFIRMATION AWARDS FOR PRIMARY GRADES
  • JOURNAL PROMPTS FOR PRIMARY GRADES
  • YOUR FANTASTIC ELASTIC BRAIN (LOWER GRADE VERSION)
  • AFFIRMATIONS POSTERS (NO cursive)
  • BRAG BRACELETS
  • THE ABC’S OF GROWTH MINDSET
  • GROWTH MINDSET POSTERS: MONSTER THEME

GROWTH MINDSET MEGA BOOK COMPANION BUNDLE:

  • Your Fantastic Elastic Brain by JoAnn Deak (upper grade version)
  • The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes by Mark Pett and Gary Rubinstein
  • We're All Wonders by R.J. Palacio
  • Rosie Revere, Engineer by Andrea Beaty
  • The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires
  • Bubble Gum Brain by Julia Cook
  • Beautiful Oops by Barney Saltzberg
  • The Dot by Peter Reynolds
  • Jabari Jumps by Gaia Cornwall
  • What Do You Do With an Idea? by Kobi Yamada
  • What Do You Do With a Problem? by Kobi Yamada
  • What Do You Do With a Chance? by Kobi Yamada

Please check individual links for product information. You can also scroll through the preview for more detailed images of each product. This mega bundle file contains over 1,600 pages of activities, posters, and information.

Please note that this bundle DOES NOT INCLUDE my growth mindset bell ringer warm-ups! That multi-level bundle must be purchased separately. Please let me know if you have questions PRIOR to purchasing this product as I am happy to help you in any way that I can!

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Brad Meltzer BUNDLE #1 "I AM" Biography Series: Ordinary People Change the World

By Kirsten's Kaboodle

This Brad Meltzer BUNDLE for "I AM" Biography Series includes literature unit activities for every publication released between 2014 and 2021 and includes 24 TITLES!

Brad Melter has created an incredible series of "I am" biography books for young people. This bundled product includes the first 24 individual literature companions for the "I am" books (with publication dates between 2014 and 2021).

Due to the importance of the messages embedded in these stories, I've created these activities for 2nd-4th graders (as opposed to early primary grades).

These "I am" biography books provide a fabulous segue for discussing how ordinary people can change the world. With a growth mindset component in each product, your students can also discuss how these influential people exhibited a growth mindset. In addition, these books also provide a perfect platform for reviewing grade-level language arts skills.

Please click on the individual products below to see a detailed list of what is included in each unit. Each product does contain a biographical sketch, comprehension questions, skills practice pages, writing prompts, and an additional (and unique) fun activity or craft that coincides with the book.

In this Brad Meltzer literature companion bundle, you will find the following 24 products:

  • I AM JACKIE ROBINSON BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM HELEN KELLER BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM LUCILLE BALL BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM AMELIA EARHART BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM ABRAHAM LINCOLN BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM ALBERT EINSTEIN BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM ROSA PARKS BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM JANE GOODALL BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM GEORGE WASHINGTON BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM JIM HENSON BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM SACAGAWEA BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM GANDHI BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM HARRIET TUBMAN BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM SONIA SOTOMAYOR BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM NEIL ARMSTRONG BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM BILLIE JEAN KING BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM WALT DISNEY BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM MARIE CURIE BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM ANNE FRANK BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM BENJAMIN FRANKLIN BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM FRIDA KAHLO BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM OPRAH WINFREY BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM LEONARDO DA VINCI BY BRAD MELTZER

Many of these books brought tears to my eyes on one page and had me laughing on the next page. If you are debating about purchasing this set of books for your classroom, I can assure that you won't be disappointed. They quickly found a front row spot in my classroom (and my own children adore them as well)!

BUNDLE #2: If you are looking for the bundle with literature units for books published between 2022 and present, you will find them in THIS BUNDLE which contains the following titles:

  • I AM MALALA YOUSAFZAI BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM MUHAMMAD ALI BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM I.M. PEI BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM DOLLY PARTON BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM TEMPLE GRANDIN BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM JOHN LEWIS BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM MISTER ROGERS
  • I AM RUTH BADER GINSBURG

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GROWTH MINDSET ACTIVITIES

LITERATURE UNITS

CHARACTER TRAITS PRODUCTS

Kirsten 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.

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Growth Mindset Activities: Literature Unit Back to School Picture Book BUNDLE

By Kirsten's Kaboodle

Growth Mindset Picture Book Literature Unit Activities MEGA BUNDLE:

This GROWTH MINDSET MEGA BOOK BUNDLE includes the following titles:

  • Your Fantastic Elastic Brain by JoAnn Deak (lower grade version)
  • Your Fantastic Elastic Brain by JoAnn Deak (upper grade version)
  • The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes by Mark Pett and Gary Rubinstein
  • We're All Wonders by R.J. Palacio
  • Rosie Revere, Engineer by Andrea Beaty
  • The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires
  • Bubble Gum Brain by Julia Cook
  • Beautiful Oops by Barney Saltzberg
  • The Dot by Peter Reynolds
  • Jabari Jumps by Gaia Cornwall
  • What Do You Do With an Idea? by Kobi Yamada
  • What Do You Do With a Problem? by Kobi Yamada
  • What Do You Do With a Chance? by Kobi Yamada

This mega bundle is perfect for teachers who serve students in multiple grade levels. The grade ranges cover 1st-5th grade (some units are more appropriate for lower levels and some are more appropriate for upper grades). Librarians, counselors, and special education teachers who serve all levels will find this growth mindset mega bundle particularly useful.

Your Fantastic Elastic Brain (lower grade version):

Infused with reflections, challenges (including a STEM challenge for creating slingshots using rubber bands), a mini-book about the brain, and opportunities to learn about growth mindset, your students are sure to learn and have a great deal of fun!

Your Fantastic Elastic Brain activities included:

  • Brainstorming ways to use elastics
  • Comparing and contrasting using a Venn diagram
  • Fixed Mindset vs. Growth Mindset
  • A rubber band challenge
  • Coloring parts of the Brain
  • Fantastic Elastic Brain bookmarks (in full color and black and white)
  • My Brain Mini-book
  • Slingshot STEM challenge
  • Growth Mindset Posters (5 posters in full color and in black and white)

The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes:

Are you teaching your students about growth mindset? The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes by Mark Pett and Gary Rubinstein is a perfect picture book for teachers who want to provide fun instruction on the role of failure and/or making mistakes in growth mindset and fixed mindset perspectives.

Conceptually, these ideas are perfect for any level, but this literature unit was created with 2nd-6th graders in mind (2nd graders may need extra support with some of the activities).

You will find the following activities in this literature unit for The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes:

  • Discussion questions in 1/2 sheet task card form as well as list form (13 questions over 2 pages)
  • Discussion questions answer sheet
  • Compare and Contrast
  • Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset (using mistakes as a framework)
  • Too Much Pressure (students reflect on pressure they might feel)
  • What Can You Learn From Mistakes?
  • Got Mistakes? (brainstorming different types of mistakes students have made)
  • Perseverance (a look at famous people who have failed and/or made multiple mistakes along the way)
  • A Week of Purposeful Mistakes...
  • When You Feel Worried (steps for helping)
  • 5 full-color posters with quotes about mistakes
  • 5 corresponding black and white quotes posters

PLEASE NOTE: Since the questions and activities are opinion and experience based, there are NO answer keys.

Your Fantastic Elastic Brain:

Are you teaching your students about growth mindset? Your Fantastic Elastic Brain by JoAnn Deak is a perfect segue for teaching your students the power of growth mindset. Conceptually, these ideas are perfect for any level, but this literature unit was created for 3rd-6th graders in mind.

I recommend starting the school year (or your growth mindset instruction) with material that teaches students about the brain. This provides students with a solid foundation for build subsequent growth mindset instruction.

Infused with reflections, challenges (including a STEM challenge for creating slingshots using rubber bands), and opportunities to identify and clarify growth mindset vs fixed mindset, your students are sure to learn and have a great deal of fun!

Your Fantastic Elastic Brain activities included:

  • Brainstorming ways to use elastics
  • Comparing and contrasting using a Venn diagram
  • Fixed Mindset vs. Growth Mindset
  • Prompts for student reflections
  • A rubber band challenge
  • Identifying parts of the brain and their purpose
  • Fantastic Elastic Brain bookmarks (in full color and black and white)
  • Slingshot STEM challenge
  • Growth Mindset Posters (5 posters in full color and in black and white)
  • Answer Keys where deemed appropriate

Beautiful Oops:

Are you teaching your students about growth mindset? Beautiful Oops by Barney Saltzberg is a perfect picture book for teachers who want to provide fun instruction on the role of making mistakes in growth mindset and fixed mindset perspectives.

Conceptually, these ideas are perfect for any level, but this literature unit was created with 2nd-6th graders in mind (2nd graders may need extra support with some of the activities).

You will find the following activities in this literature unit for Beautiful Oops:

  • Teacher Tips
  • Your Oops
  • A Glass Half Full
  • Growth Mindset: Beautiful Oops
  • What's the Use?
  • Self-compassion
  • Creations with Oops
  • Brainstorming with Figures
  • Sharing My Best Oops Moment
  • I Meant to do That!
  • Additional Activities

PLEASE NOTE: Since the questions and activities are opinion and experience based, there are NO answer keys.

The Dot:

This literature unit for The Dot by Peter Reynolds now includes a digital distance learning option in Google Slides™. Please refer to the final 7 pages of the product file for the link and instructions.

Are you looking for growth mindset activities or want to celebrate International Dot Day? The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds is a perfect picture book for teachers who want to provide fun instruction on the role of taking risks in growth mindset and fixed mindset perspectives.

This literature unit is the perfect companion for use with your students any time of year but it is particularly for International Dot Day!

Conceptually, these ideas are perfect for any level, but this literature unit was created with 2nd-6th graders in mind.

You will find the following activities in this literature unit for Beautiful Oops:

  • Teacher Tips
  • The Dot Discussion Task Cards
  • The Dot Questions List
  • Sample Answers (for the discussion questions)
  • Daring Dots (things you would do if you didn't have fear)
  • Make a Mark (create an image in a swirly frame)
  • Growth Mindset: The Dot (writing activity related to growth mindset)
  • What's the Dot? (draw an image around dots)
  • What Is It? (draw images and incorporate preprinted doodles)
  • What Can You Make? (draw a picture using at least 10 dots)
  • Three journal prompts (with optional back side)
  • Three quotes posters in full color and black-and-white
  • Additional Activities

What Do You Do With an Idea?:

What Do You Do With an Idea? by Kobi Yamada is a new, Independent Publisher's Book Award winning picture book. This literature unit is appropriate for 1st-4th grade. Note: Picture books are generally most appropriate for primary grades, but the concepts presented in 'What Do You Do With an Idea?' are appropriate for any age, so this unit is designed to reach students a bit older than the average picture book audience.

What Do You Do With an Idea focuses more on the concepts presented in the story and less on the content (although there are comprehension questions included in list form as well as task card form). In addition to the task cards and printables, you will also find a craftivity and growth mindset reflection page. Please check out the preview for What Do You Do With an Idea prior to purchasing.

My hope is that this product will help your students discover their own magnificence (with a little help from you and this amazing new picture book). Enjoy!

What Do You Do With a Problem?:

What Do You Do With a Problem? by Kobi Yamada is a new picture book that works perfectly in conjunction with What Do You Do With an Idea?. This literature unit is appropriate for 1st-4th grade. Note: Picture books are generally most appropriate for primary grades, but the concepts presented in 'What Do You Do With a Problem?' are appropriate for any age, so this unit is designed to reach students a bit older than the average picture book audience.

What Do You Do With a Problem focuses more on the concepts presented in the story and less on the content (although there are comprehension questions included in list form as well as task card form). In addition to the task cards and printables, you will also find a variety of tasks where students can practice finding opportunities in real life problems as well as a growth mindset reflection page. Instructions are also included on how to set up a "Problem Patrol" in your classroom to assist students in solving problems (or receiving suggestions on how to manage problems). Please check out the preview for What Do You Do With a Problem prior to purchasing.

My hope is that this product will help your students learn how to find the gems of opportunity in problems. There is also a focus on how to deal with worries that students can control and worries that students can't control (and would even be perfect for a counselor who is facilitating a group for students that focuses on anxiety, worries, or problem-solving skills). Please let me know if you have questions prior to purchasing this literature unit.

What Do You Do With a Chance?:

This growth mindset literature unit for What Do You Do With a Chance? by Kobi Yamada is a perfect for 1st-4th grade. This new picture book works perfectly in conjunction with What Do You Do With an Idea? and What Do You Do With a Problem?. The activities in the literature companion focus more on the concepts presented in the story and less on the content (although there are vocabulary words and comprehension questions included in list form as well as task card form).

In addition to 10 vocabulary cards, 14 discussion question task cards, and various printables, you will also find a variety of tasks where students can reflect on taking risks. Taking chances (risks) is a necessary component of growth mindset instruction. Please check out the preview for What Do You Do With a Chance prior to purchasing.

My hope is that this product will help your students understand the benefits of taking risks. They will also learn that making a mistake is an amazing opportunity to learn something new. These activities are perfect for teachers or counselors who are helping students develop a growth mindset and understand that it's okay to take risks, or chances, even if there is a possibility of failure. Please let me know if you have questions prior to purchasing this literature unit.

This literature unit for The Most Magnificent Things makes it easy to teach your students about growth mindset! You will find a variety of activities that promote creativity, perseverance, and resilience. You will find activities related to the following topics:

  • two pages of discussion questions (13 questions total)
  • discussion questions on task cards (4 questions per page)
  • characters, setting, plot
  • first, next, then, and last
  • who, what, when, where, why, and how
  • sequencing (with an answer key)
  • character traits (3 pages)
  • ABC order (with an answer key)
  • writing prompt about using trial and error
  • perseverance printable
  • vocabulary (with an answer key)
  • parts of speech (nouns, verbs, and adjectives)
  • writing prompt about favorite part of story
  • STEM Challenge includes one instructional page for the teacher and three printable pages for PLANNING, CREATING, and REFLECTING

NOTE: THESE FILES INCLUDE A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!

These products include 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.

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What Is? Book Series Digital Reading Comprehension Lessons Book Report Template

By TaughtOught Homeschooling

Save 20% on 15 books from the What Is? and What Was? book series. Each one includes a book report flipbook template and a comprehensive reading comprehension digital lesson (with a built-in reward system).

The books in the series include:

  1. What Was the Age of Exploration?
  2. What Was the Children's Blizzard of 1888?
  3. What Was the Wild West?
  4. What Was the Donner Party?
  5. What Was the Ice Age?
  6. What Was the Boston Tea Party?
  7. What Was Ellis Island?
  8. What Was the Great Depression?
  9. What Was the Plague?
  10. What Was the Titanic
  11. What Were the Salem Witch Trials?
  12. What is Climate Change?
  13. What is the Constitution?
  14. What is the Coronavirus Disease COVID-19?
  15. What is the Women's Rights Movement?

This product is easy to use:

  1. Print the template (same template for every book in this series), cut along the dotted line on each page, then staple the top to create the flipbooks (students can do this on their own).
  2. Read the book (independently or as a class/group)
  3. Click through the Google reading comprehension digital lesson (no-prep required!)
  4. Students fill out the template independently/homework or as a class or group. In my class, we work on the book report template together through each section of the lesson.

The sections of the reading comprehension digital lesson and 9-page book report template include (along with the built-in reward system):

  • book title info
  • rating & review
  • vocabulary
  • facts
  • text ideas
  • series of events
  • making life connections
  • what I learned
  • questions I have
  • setting/subject
  • interesting event
  • important event
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Women's History Month Research Activities | Brad Meltzer "I AM" Biography Series

By Kirsten's Kaboodle

Brad Meltzer has created an incredible series of "I am" biography books for young people. This bundled product includes 3 individual literature companions for his series titled Ordinary People Change the World. These literature companions are the perfect way to provide literature skills, research, and teach growth mindset all in one day. By using this womens history month bundle your students can learn about influential women and complete research activities in a fun and engaging way.

Due to the importance of the messages embedded in these stories, I've created these activities for 2nd-4th graders (as opposed to early primary grades). These "I am" biography books provide a fabulous segue for discussions about how ordinary people can change the world. With a growth mindset component in each product, your students can also have discussions about how these influential people exhibited a growth mindset. In addition, these books also provide a perfect platform for reviewing grade level language arts skills.

Please click on the individual products below to see a detailed list of what is included in each unit. Each product does contain a biographical sketch, comprehension questions, skills practice pages, writing prompts, and an additional (and unique) fun activity or craft that coincides with the book.

In this Brad Meltzer literature companion women's history bundle, you will find the following:

  • I AM HELEN KELLER BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM LUCILLE BALL BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM AMELIA EARHART BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM ROSA PARKS BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM JANE GOODALL BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM SONIA SOTOMAYOR BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM BILLIE JEAN KING BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM MARIE CURIE BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM ANNE FRANK BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM FRIDA KAHLO BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM OPRAH WINFREY BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM MALALA YOUSAFZAI BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM SACAGAWEA BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM HARRIET TUBMAN BY BRAD MELTZER

Here is a list of the Literature Units available in the "I AM" biography series by Brad Meltzer!

  • I AM JACKIE ROBINSON BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM HELEN KELLER BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM LUCILLE BALL BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM AMELIA EARHART BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM ABRAHAM LINCOLN BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM ALBERT EINSTEIN BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM ROSA PARKS BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM JANE GOODALL BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM GEORGE WASHINGTON BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM JIM HENSON BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM SACAGAWEA BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM GANDHI BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM HARRIET TUBMAN BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM SONIA SOTOMAYOR BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM NEIL ARMSTRONG BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM BILLIE JEAN KING BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM WALT DISNEY BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM MARIE CURIE BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM ANNE FRANK BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM BENJAMIN FRANKLIN BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM FRIDA KAHLO BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM OPRAH WINFREY BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM MALALA YOUSAFZAI BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM LEONARDO DA VINCI BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM MUHAMMAD ALI BY BRAD MELTZER

Many of these books brought tears to my eyes on one page and had me laughing on the next page. If you are debating about purchasing this set of books for your classroom, I can assure that you won't be disappointed. They quickly found a front row spot in my classroom (and my own children adore them as well)!

You may also be interested in these product categories as well:

GROWTH MINDSET ACTIVITIES

LITERATURE UNITS

CHARACTER TRAITS PRODUCTS

Kirsten 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.

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Growth Mindset Activities: Posters, Prompts, Awards, and MORE BUNDLE

By Kirsten's Kaboodle

Growth Mindset Activities BUNDLE: Coloring Pages, Posters, Awards, and MORE!

This Growth Mindset Activities Bundle includes NINE of my most popular growth mindset resources for lower elementary grades!

You will find affirmation posters watercolor SET #1 and SET #2, affirmation posters with no cursive, growth mindset affirmation coloring pages, awards, brag bracelets, a literature companion for Your Fantastic Elastic Brain, the ABC's of growth mindset, and journal prompts.

Please see the individual links below for more information:

GROWTH MINDSET BUNDLE FOR PRIMARY GRADES:

  • COLORING POSTERS: GROWTH MINDSET AFFIRMATIONS FOR PRIMARY GRADES
  • GROWTH MINDSET AFFIRMATION POSTERS for PRIMARY GRADES
  • GROWTH MINDSET AFFIRMATION AWARDS FOR PRIMARY GRADES
  • GROWTH MINDSET JOURNAL PROMPTS FOR PRIMARY GRADES
  • YOUR FANTASTIC ELASTIC BRAIN (LOWER GRADE VERSION)
  • GROWTH MINDSET AFFIRMATIONS POSTERS (NO cursive)
  • GROWTH MINDSET BRAG BRACELETS
  • THE ABC’S OF GROWTH MINDSET
  • GROWTH MINDSET POSTERS: MONSTER THEME
  • GROWTH MINDSET POSTERS: AFFIRMATIONS FOR PRIMARY GRADES SET #2

Growth Mindset Coloring Posters:

Mindful coloring with growth mindset affirmations! Create a culture of success, perseverance, and motivation! These growth mindset coloring pages with positive affirmations will reinforce your growth mindset instruction and are perfect for any classroom bulletin board or display for Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, or 3rd grade. BONUS: You will find a mindfulness lesson called Mindful Coloring. Use this lesson as a part of your mindfulness curriculum or during particularly stressful times, like end-of-year testing.

Growth Mindset Posters: Affirmations for Primary Grades SET #1 and SET #2:

Create a culture of success, perseverance, and motivation! Are you a Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd grade teacher looking for growth mindset posters? These watercolor affirmation posters for primary grades will kick start your growth mindset instruction and are perfect for any classroom bulletin board or display.

Growth Mindset Awards- Affirmations for Primary Grades:

These growth mindset awards certificates are perfect for the end of the school year! Are you a Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd-grade teacher looking for growth mindset awards? These watercolor affirmation awards for primary grades correspond PERFECTLY with my Growth Mindset Affirmation Posters. These awards are the perfect way to recognize your students for their efforts towards becoming growth mindset masters! There are 23 awards in full-color and in black-and-white. PLEASE NOTE: THERE ARE THREE EDITABLE FIELDS ON EACH AWARD: THE STUDENT NAME, THE TEACHER NAME, AND THE DATE. The other text on the awards is NOT editable.

Growth Mindset Journal Prompts for Primary Grades:

These Growth Mindset Journal Prompts are perfect for any 1st-3rd-grade classroom. This product was created for students and teachers who are working on growth mindset in their classrooms. Please note that if your students are not familiar with fixed mindset and growth mindset, they will need some basic information prior to using these journal prompts in order to understand the connection to growth mindset. This might mean that you give a brief explanation for each prompt prior to completing each activity. There are 20 different journal prompts as well as a page for teacher tips, and optional back pages (blank lines if you choose to copy front-to-back for students to have extra space to write). 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.

Your Fantastic Elastic Brain Activities for Lower Grades:

Infused with reflections, challenges (including a STEM challenge for creating slingshots using rubber bands), a mini-book about the brain, and opportunities to learn about growth mindset, your students are sure to learn and have a great deal of fun!

Growth Mindset Posters- Affirmations for Primary Grades:

There are 22 different affirmations included. Each growth mindset affirmation comes in full-color poster size, black and white poster size, full-color trading cards (6 per page), and black and white trading cards (6 per page). Two printables are also included as well as 8 pages of bulletin board letters (G-R-O-W-T-H-M-I-N-D-S-E-T) in rainbow colors that match the posters if you choose to create a bulletin board. 

Growth Mindset Brag Bracelets:

These Growth Mindset Brag Bracelets are perfect for teachers who are looking for a fun and easy tool to supplement their instruction on growth mindset. There are 52 different growth mindset affirmation bracelets included.

The ABC's of Growth Mindset:

These Growth Mindset Alphabet Posters are perfect for teachers who want to dig deeper into growth mindset concepts with their students. There are 52 different growth mindset posters included. There are two posters for each letter of the alphabet. This product contains:

  • 52 ABCs of Growth Mindset Posters (2 per letter of the alphabet)
  • Black-and-white versions of each poster
  • ONE word study printable that can be copied and used for every word

Growth Mindset Affirmations with a Monster Theme:

Create a culture of success, perseverance, and motivation! Are you a Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd grade teacher looking for growth mindset posters? These monster themed affirmation posters for primary grades will kick start your growth mindset instruction and are perfect for any classroom bulletin board or display.

This file contains 23 affirmation posters in full and the same posters in black and white. Each poster can also be printed in smaller trading card sizes (in full color and black-and-white). Two printables are also included as well as 8 pages of bulletin board letters (G-R-O-W-T-H-M-I-N-D-S-E-T) in watercolor colors that match the posters if you choose to create a bulletin board.

Need GROWTH MINDSET DAILY WARM-UP BELL RINGERS for primary grades for the ENTIRE YEAR?:

  • GROWTH MINDSET ACTIVITIES: Daily Warm-Ups for Kinder-1st Grade
  • GROWTH MINDSET ACTIVITIES: Daily Warm-Ups for 2ND-3RD Grade
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School Planner Pack with SEL & Handwriting Worksheets for AVID Elementary

By Betsy Newmeyer

This bundle includes the 2024-25 Student Planner, Teacher Planner, 237 Question of the Day slides, 48 Printing Practice pages and 48 Cursive Practice pages, add designed with SEL in mind. The teacher planner includes the same questions of the day and weekly positive affirmations that are included in the student planner and the daily slides. These resources are a fast and easy way for you to incorporate social-emotional learning into your classroom by getting kids talking and/or writing. Throughout the week, students will be asked questions that relate to self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. On the slides, the weekly affirmation statement each Monday includes a Youtube link to a related short video, song, or picture books read aloud. These resources are designed to be used in conjunction but can be used separately. Planners are landscape oriented, 48 pages, and covers are not included, which allows you to customize the planners for your specific school. There are 237 SEL Question of the Day slides that run from July 29th - June 27th. With this purchase, you may print planners for each classroom at one school site. For additional sites, please purchase additional licenses.

This pack includes:

  • Student Planner
  • Teacher Planner
  • 237 Question of the Day Google slides
  • 48 Printing Practice pages
  • 48 Cursive Practice pages
  • Weekly Affirmations & SEL components in each product

I'd love to hear how you use this resource in your classroom! Feel free to email me at iteachiwrite@yahoo.com with any questions or suggestions you may have. And don't forget to rate this product in order to earn TeachShare Credits for future purchases!

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Permission to use for single classroom use only.

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Brad Meltzer BUNDLE #2 "I AM" Biography Series: Ordinary People Change the World

By Kirsten's Kaboodle

This Brad Meltzer BUNDLE for the "I AM" Biography Series includes literature unit activities for every publication released between 2022 to PRESENT and currently includes 10 TITLES!

Brad Melter has created an incredible series of "I am" biography books for young people. This bundled product includes the eight individual literature companions for the "I am" books (with publication dates between 2022 to the PRESENT).

Due to the importance of the messages embedded in these stories, I've created these activities for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders (as opposed to early primary grades).

These "I am" biography books provide a fabulous segue for discussing how ordinary people can change the world. With a growth mindset component in each product, your students can also discuss how these influential people exhibited a growth mindset. In addition, these books also provide a perfect platform for reviewing grade-level language arts skills.

Please click on the individual products below for a detailed list of what each unit includes. Each product contains a biographical sketch, comprehension questions, skills practice pages, writing prompts, and an additional (and unique) fun activity or craft that coincides with the book.

In the Brad Meltzer literature companion bundle, you will find the following titles:

  • I AM MALALA YOUSAFZAI BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM MUHAMMAD ALI BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM I.M. PEI BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM DOLLY PARTON BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM TEMPLE GRANDIN BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM JOHN LEWIS BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM MISTER ROGERS
  • I AM RUTH BADER GINSBURG
  • I AM STEPHEN HAWKING
  • I AM JESSE OWENS

If you are looking for the bundle with literature units for books published between 2014-2021, you will find them HERE. That bundle contains the following titles:

  • I AM JACKIE ROBINSON BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM HELEN KELLER BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM LUCILLE BALL BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM AMELIA EARHART BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM ABRAHAM LINCOLN BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM ALBERT EINSTEIN BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM ROSA PARKS BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM JANE GOODALL BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM GEORGE WASHINGTON BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM JIM HENSON BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM SACAGAWEA BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM GANDHI BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM HARRIET TUBMAN BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM SONIA SOTOMAYOR BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM NEIL ARMSTRONG BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM BILLIE JEAN KING BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM WALT DISNEY BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM MARIE CURIE BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM ANNE FRANK BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM BENJAMIN FRANKLIN BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM FRIDA KAHLO BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM OPRAH WINFREY BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM LEONARDO DA VINCI BY BRAD MELTZER

If you are debating about purchasing this set of books for your classroom, I can assure that you won't be disappointed.

You may also be interested in these product categories as well:

GROWTH MINDSET ACTIVITIES

LITERATURE UNITS

CHARACTER TRAITS PRODUCTS

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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.

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Learn Parts of Speech with Interactive Activities Bundle

By Inspired By MlG

Struggling to teach (or learn!) the building blocks of grammar? The Master Parts of Speech Bundle is your one-stop shop for mastering Nouns, Adjectives, and Verbs!

This engaging digital and printable resource toolbox equips both teachers and kids with everything they need to conquer those pesky parts of speech.

Here's what makes this bundle the grammar game-changer you've been waiting for:

  • Interactive Activities: Wave goodbye to boring worksheets! Captivate young learners with a variety of digital and printable exercises that make grammar fun.
  • Crystal-Clear Learning: Break down complex concepts into easy-to-understand chunks with child-friendly explanations and engaging visuals.
  • Builds Strong Foundations: Ensure a solid understanding of Nouns, Adjectives, and Verbs – the cornerstones of effective communication.
  • Teacher Time-Savers: No more scrambling for lesson plans! The bundle includes ready-made activities, saving you precious prep time.
  • Differentiation Made Easy: Cater to all learning styles with a range of activities that cater to different abilities.
  • Assessment Tools: Track student progress and identify areas for improvement with built-in assessment activities.

The Benefits Don't Stop There!

  • Boosts Confidence: Empower students to become confident communicators with a strong grasp of grammar.
  • Improves Writing Skills: Lay the foundation for clear, concise, and descriptive writing.
  • Sparks Creativity: Encourage students to play with language and express themselves creatively.
  • Fun for All Ages: This bundle is designed to be engaging for a wide range of ages and learning levels.

Master Parts of Speech: Nouns, Adjectives, Verbs Bundle – Invest in strong grammar skills that will benefit your child for life!

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Scientists & Inventors Research Activities Brad Meltzer "I AM" Biography Series

By Kirsten's Kaboodle

Brad Meltzer has created an incredible series of "I am" biography books for young people. This bundled product includes 3 individual literature companions for his series titled Ordinary People Change the World. These literature companions are the perfect way to provide literature skills, research, and teach growth mindset all in one day. By using this influential scientists and inventors bundle your students can learn about famous scientists and inventors and complete research activities in a fun and engaging way.

Due to the importance of the messages embedded in these stories, I've created these activities for 2nd-4th graders (as opposed to early primary grades). These "I am" biography books provide a fabulous segue for discussing how ordinary people can change the world. With a growth mindset component in each product, your students can also discuss how these influential people exhibited a growth mindset. In addition, these books also provide a perfect platform for reviewing grade-level language arts skills.

Please click on the individual products below to see a detailed list of what is included in each unit. Each product does contain a biographical sketch, comprehension questions, skills practice pages, writing prompts, and an additional (and unique) fun activity or craft that coincides with the book.

In this Brad Meltzer literature companion scientists and inventors' bundle, you will find the following:

  • I AM ALBERT EINSTEIN BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM JANE GOODALL BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM NEIL ARMSTRONG BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM MARIE CURIE BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM BENJAMIN FRANKLIN BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM LEONARDO DA VINCI BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM I.M. PEI BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM TEMPLE GRANDIN BY BRAD MELTZER

Here is a list of the Literature Units available in the "I AM" biography series by Brad Meltzer!

  • I AM JACKIE ROBINSON BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM HELEN KELLER BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM LUCILLE BALL BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM AMELIA EARHART BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM ABRAHAM LINCOLN BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM ALBERT EINSTEIN BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM ROSA PARKS BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM JANE GOODALL BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM GEORGE WASHINGTON BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM JIM HENSON BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM SACAGAWEA BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM GANDHI BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM HARRIET TUBMAN BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM SONIA SOTOMAYOR BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM NEIL ARMSTRONG BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM BILLIE JEAN KING BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM WALT DISNEY BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM MARIE CURIE BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM ANNE FRANK BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM BENJAMIN FRANKLIN BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM FRIDA KAHLO BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM OPRAH WINFREY BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM MALALA YOUSAFZAI BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM LEONARDO DA VINCI BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM MUHAMMAD ALI BY BRAD MELTZER

Many of these books brought tears to my eyes on one page and had me laughing on the next page. If you are debating purchasing this set of books for your classroom, I can assure you that you won't be disappointed. They quickly found a front-row spot in my classroom (my children also adore them)!

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Kobi Yamada BUNDLE: What Do You Do with a..., Trying, Maybe, The Candy Dish

By Kirsten's Kaboodle

Easily integrate growth mindset concepts in your instruction using these best-selling books by Kobi Yamada!

This Growth Mindset Literature Unit BUNDLE includes the following titles by Kobi Yamada:

  • What Do You Do With an Idea?
  • What Do You Do With a Problem?
  • What Do You Do With a Chance?
  • Trying
  • Maybe
  • The Candy Dish

What Do You Do With an Idea? by Kobi Yamada

What Do You Do With an Idea? by Kobi Yamada is an Independent Publisher's Book Award-winning picture book. This literature unit is appropriate for 1st-4th grade.

Note: Picture books are generally most appropriate for primary grades, but the concepts presented in 'What Do You Do With an Idea?' are appropriate for any age, so this unit is designed to reach students a bit older than the average picture book audience.

What Do You Do With an Idea focuses more on the concepts presented in the story and less on the content (although comprehension questions are included in list form and task card form).

In addition to the task cards and printables, you will also find a craftivity and growth mindset reflection page. Before purchasing, please check out the preview for What Do You Do With an Idea.

My hope is that this product will help your students discover their magnificence (with a little help from you and this amazing new picture book). Enjoy!

What Do You Do With a Problem? by Kobi Yamada

This literature unit is perfect for 1st-4th grade.

Note: Picture books are generally most appropriate for primary grades, but the concepts presented in 'What Do You Do With a Problem?' are appropriate for any age, so this unit is designed to reach students a bit older than the average picture book audience.

This literature unit focuses more on the concepts presented in the story and less on the content (although comprehension questions are included in list form and task card form).

In addition to the task cards and printables, you will also find a variety of tasks where students can practice finding opportunities in real-life problems and a growth mindset reflection page.

Instructions are also included on how to set up a "Problem Patrol" in your classroom to assist students in solving problems (or receiving suggestions on how to manage problems). Before purchasing, please check out the preview for What Do You Do With a Problem.

My hope is that this product will help your students learn how to find the gems of opportunity in problems.

There is also a focus on how to deal with worries that students can control and worries that students can't control (and would even be perfect for a counselor facilitating a group for students that focuses on anxiety, worries, or problem-solving skills). Please let me know if you have questions before purchasing this literature unit.

What Do You Do With a Chance? by Kobi Yamada:

This growth mindset literature unit for What Do You Do With a Chance? by Kobi Yamada is perfect for 1st-4th grade.

The activities in the literature companion focus more on the concepts presented in the story and less on the content (although there are vocabulary words and comprehension questions included in list form and task card form).

In addition to 10 vocabulary cards, 14 discussion question task cards, and various printables, you will also find a variety of tasks where students can reflect on taking risks. Taking chances (risks) is a necessary component of growth mindset instruction. Before purchasing, please check out the preview for What You Do With a Chance.

My hope is that this product will help your students understand the benefits of taking risks. They will also learn that making a mistake is an amazing opportunity to learn something new. These activities are perfect for teachers or counselors helping students develop a growth mindset and understand that taking risks or chances is okay, even if there is a possibility of failure. Please let me know if you have questions before purchasing this literature unit.

Trying by Kobi Yamada:

This growth mindset literature unit for Trying by Kobi Yamada was created for 2nd-4th grade. This new picture book works perfectly in conjunction with Maybe by Kobi Yamada, What Do You Do With an Idea?, What Do You Do With a Chance?, and What Do You Do With a Problem?.

The activities in the literature companion focus more on the concepts presented in the story and less on the content (although there are vocabulary words included).

This file includes:

  • 10 discussion questions in list and task card formats.
  • an answer sheet for the discussion questions
  • vocabulary matching page (and answer key)
  • "If I Were an Animal" worksheet
  • 3 pennant banners to create a bulletin board (students can choose which one they'd like to fill out)
  • writing activity (choose someone who has had a significant impact on your life)
  • growth mindset connections
  • Journal Entry: A Sculpture of My Life!
  • sculpture activities and sculptor research pages (7 pages)
  • two quotes coloring pages
  • four quotes posters (smaller versions also included)
  • instructions and link for Google Slides

My hope is that this product will help your students understand the value of failure and making mistakes. These activities are also perfect for teachers or counselors helping students develop a growth mindset.

Maybe by Kobi Yamada:

This growth mindset literature unit for Maybe by Kobi Yamada was created for 2nd-4th grade. This new picture book works perfectly in conjunction with Trying, What Do You Do With an Idea?, What Do You Do With a Chance?, and What Do You Do With a Problem?.

The activities in the literature companion focus more on the concepts presented in the story and less on the content (although there are vocabulary words included).

This file includes:

  • 12 discussion questions in list and task card formats.
  • an answer sheet for the discussion questions
  • a rainbow craft (print the strips on colored paper and choose the rainbow in black and white or full-color)
  • vocabulary matching page (and answer key)
  • "What do you have to offer?" worksheet
  • "Maybe, Just Maybe".... worksheet
  • Figurative language practice: Idioms (with answer key)
  • 3 pennant banners to create a bulletin board (students can choose which one they'd like to fill out)
  • writing activity (choose someone who has changed the world)
  • growth mindset connections
  • Journal Entry: I am an inventor...
  • two coloring pages with quotes
  • four quotes posters (smaller versions also included)
  • instructions and link for Google Slides

My hope is that this product will help your students understand their worth in the world. These activities are also perfect for teachers or counselors who are helping students develop a growth mindset.

Please let me know if you have questions prior to purchasing this literature unit.

The Candy Dish by Kobi Yamada:

This growth mindset literature unit for The Candy Dish by Kobi Yamada was created for 2nd-5th grade.

The activities in the literature companion focus more on the concepts presented in the story and less on the content (although there are vocabulary words included).

This file includes:

  • 10 discussion questions in list and task card formats.
  • an answer sheet for the discussion questions
  • vocabulary matching printable
  • figurative language practice: personification and similes
  • posters and activities
  • gratitude during challenging times
  • gratitude puzzle
  • journal prompts
  • coloring quotes posters and bulletin posters about gratitude
  • instructions and link for Google Slides

My hope is that this product will help your students take a closer look at the importance of gratitude. These activities are also perfect for teachers or counselors working with students to shift their mindset.

NOTE: THESE FILES INCLUDE A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!

These products include 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!

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™.

You will find other engaging literature units here:

  • LITERATURE UNITS

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.

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Black History Month Biographies: Activities for the Brad Meltzer "I AM" Series

By Kirsten's Kaboodle

Black History Month Activities and Biographies based on Brad Meltzer's I AM Biography Series:

Brad Meltzer has created an incredible series of "I am" biography books for young people.

This bundled product includes seven individual literature companions for his series titled Ordinary People Change the World. These literature companions are the perfect way to provide literature skills, research, and teach growth mindset all in one day.

By using this black history month bundle, your students can learn about influential figures and complete research activities in a fun and engaging way.

Due to the importance of the messages embedded in these stories, I've created these activities for 2nd-4th graders (as opposed to early primary grades). These "I am" biography books provide a fabulous segue for discussions about how ordinary people can change the world. With a growth mindset component in each product, your students can also have discussions about how these influential people exhibited a growth mindset. In addition, these books also provide a perfect platform for reviewing grade level language arts skills.

Please click on the individual products below to see a detailed list of what is included in each unit. Each product does contain a biographical sketch, comprehension questions, skills practice pages, writing prompts, and an additional (and unique) fun activity or craft that coincides with the book.

In this Brad Meltzer literature companion black history month bundle, you will find the following products:

  • I AM JACKIE ROBINSON BY BRAD MELTZER

  • I AM MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BY BRAD MELTZER

  • I AM ROSA PARKS BY BRAD MELTZER

  • I AM HARRIET TUBMAN BY BRAD MELTZER

  • I AM OPRAH WINFREY BY BRAD MELTZER

  • I AM MUHAMMAD ALI BY BRAD MELTZER

  • I AM JOHN LEWIS BY BRAD MELTZER

Here is a list of the Literature Units available in the "I AM" biography series by Brad Meltzer!

  • I AM JACKIE ROBINSON BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM HELEN KELLER BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM LUCILLE BALL BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM AMELIA EARHART BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM ABRAHAM LINCOLN BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM ALBERT EINSTEIN BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM ROSA PARKS BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM JANE GOODALL BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM GEORGE WASHINGTON BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM JIM HENSON BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM SACAGAWEA BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM GANDHI BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM HARRIET TUBMAN BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM SONIA SOTOMAYOR BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM NEIL ARMSTRONG BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM BILLIE JEAN KING BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM WALT DISNEY BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM MARIE CURIE BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM ANNE FRANK BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM BENJAMIN FRANKLIN BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM FRIDA KAHLO BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM OPRAH WINFREY BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM MALALA YOUSAFZAI BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM LEONARDO DA VINCI BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM MUHAMMAD ALI BY BRAD MELTZER

Many of these books brought tears to my eyes on one page and had me laughing on the next page. If you are debating about purchasing this set of books for your classroom, I can assure you that you won't be disappointed. They quickly found a front-row spot in my classroom (my children adore them as well)!

You may also be interested in these product categories as well:

GROWTH MINDSET ACTIVITIES

LITERATURE UNITS

CHARACTER TRAITS PRODUCTS

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