3rd Grade Character Education Resources

These book will inspire your students to have a positive attitude and to be kind to others. Everything students read matters!

Included are various worksheets, activities, quiz, word searches, and more.

Do you need paperless morning meeting slides or paperless morning work that is engaging, raises academic achievement levels, and lowers behavioral issues?

This bundle includes

1. Morning Meeting Questions (180 slides)

2. Picture of The Day (180 slides)

3. Video of The Day (60 slides)

Morning Meeting Question Slides

What I do each morning is display one morning meeting question slide. Every student responds and we have a discussion. These are higher-order questions that inspire thought-provoking answers. Additionally, I have built strong meaningful relationships with these slides!

"Higher-order questions put advanced cognitive demand on students. They encourage students to think beyond literal questions."

Picture of The Day Slides

We use a picture of the day every morning during our morning meeting routine. The slides are projected on our screen for all students to see. Students are asked to infer, visualize, synthesize, and create connections with the picture. Looking closely at a picture is an important reading skill for students to develop to create inferences about what they are reading. 

Additionally, the Picture of The Day can be used for writing prompts or centers. Students can look at the picture and write a story based on the picture. 

This is also an excellent resource to use with your remote learners as well. You could assign one or more slides to their learning management system for morning meetings and writing or reading activities. 

“Morning Meeting is an engaging way to start each day, build a strong sense of community, and set children up for success socially and academically.” -Responsive Classroom

“Morning meetings are an excellent way to help students transition from home to school and help them get ready to learn. In addition, these meetings can help you connect with your students, help students build relationships with each other, and promote an overall sense of community in the classroom.” -Centervention

Video of The Day Slides

The Video of The Day is on PowerPoint and can be used every morning during your Morning Meeting routine. All you have to do is bring up the PowerPoint each morning and play the video on the slide. There are 60 EDITABLE and DIVERSE videos! This is part 1 of 3, and part 2 and part 3 have numerous editable videos as well! If you would rather use a different video one day, you can delete the video and add your own! 

Students will infer, visualize, synthesize, and create connections with the videos.  Looking closely at a video is an important reading skill for students to develop to create inferences about what they are watching. Therefore, the inferences they are creating about the videos will lead to connections and inferences within their reading texts. Students who practice those skills outside of reading will most likely utilize those same skills while reading. You will need to teach students how to do that throughout the school year with the PowerPoint. 

Additionally, The Video of The Day can be used for writing prompts or centers. Students can view the video and write a story based on the video. The students may also write predictions on what they think would happen next if the video continued.  

This is also an excellent resource to use with your remote learners as well. You could assign one or more slides to their learning management system for morning meetings and writing or reading activities. 

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Start your school year with faith filled resources! If you want to encourage your young learners and see them excited about God's Word, this Christian Back to School Bundle may be just what you are looking for! All at a 30% bundle deal!

Included:

• 2 Bible Lesson Units:

- Apple Themed Fruit of The Spirit

- Wonderfully Made! All About Who God Says I Am

• Christian All About Me Handout
• Christian Affirmation Station
• Christian Meet The Teacher

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Create a peaceful and supportive space in your classroom with this comprehensive Calm Down Corner Printables Kit. This thoughtfully designed bundle includes everything you need to establish a calm down corner where students can practice mindfulness and emotional regulation. Ideal for teachers of Year 3-6 students, this Calm Down Corner kit is packed with engaging and educational resources to help students manage their emotions and develop self-compassion.

What's Included In The Calm Down Corner Kit:

• Mindful Colouring Pages: 30 beautifully designed colouring sheets that promote relaxation and focus. Perfect for a calm down corner.
• Mindful Mazes: Fun and calming mazes that encourage students to practice mindfulness as they navigate through each puzzle.
• Calm Down Technique Cards: Handy cards with various techniques for students to use when they need to calm down, such as deep breathing exercises and visualisation methods.
• Self Compassion Affirmation Cards: Inspirational cards with affirmations that boost self esteem and encourage positive self talk.
• Inspirational Quote Posters: Vibrant posters with uplifting quotes to inspire and motivate students throughout their day.
• Use Your Imagination Cards: A set of drawing cards where students turn a pattern or symbol into a drawing.

And more!!

Key Benefits Of A Calm Down Corner:

• Promotes Emotional Regulation: Helps students manage their emotions effectively and independently.
• Encourages Mindfulness: Engages students in activities that cultivate mindfulness and concentration.
• Supports Positive Classroom Environment: Fosters a calm and supportive atmosphere, enhancing overall classroom harmony.
• Easy to Implement: Printable resources are simple to set up and integrate into your existing classroom routine.

Perfect for Teachers Looking to:

• Create a designated calm down corner in their classroom.
• Provide students with tools to manage stress and anxiety.
• Foster a supportive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Encourage positive behaviours and emotional well-being.

Enhance your classroom with our Calm Down Corner Printables Kit, a must have resource for any educator aiming to support their students' emotional health and mindfulness practices. Download now and start building a tranquil oasis in your classroom today!

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From emotion identification to self-regulation coping skills, this bundle is filled with fun activities and worksheets that teach kids how to handle their emotions, get along with others in a simple and engaging way.

Whether you're a parent, teacher, or counselor, this bundle provides a versatile toolkit for teaching social skills and promoting healthy emotional development

Activities included in this printable Bundle:

- Emotions Matching Game

- Emotions & Feelings Flashcards

- Feelings & Emotions Wheel

- Emotions Clip Cards

- Monsters Emotions Flash Cards

- Emoji Feelings Matching Activity

- Drawing Expressions & Emotions

- Bugs Breathing Cards

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These 3, religious, Christian games work for classroom activities or Easter gifts to teach kids at home.

Lent & Easter Picture Search: Perfect for pre-schoolers, and fun for any age: This fun Lent and Easter game is a great gift for students or a short activity throughout Lent and Easter. There are 2 pages of activities--one for Lent, one for Easter. Each printable activity includes Christian images of Jesus' death and resurrection so students can reflect on the Passion, Stations of the Cross, Easter, and the Resurrection while searching for images. This is a fun activity for preschoolers and pre-readers, it will also help them practice counting to 5.

Easter Spot It: This game is similar to Spot It which is an awesome game to improve visual perception, reading/language skills, and sportsmanship. This version has Catholic Easter symbols and words to help our students celebrate the Paschal season.

Easter I Have, Who Has: This is a traditional "I Have, Who Has" game with trivia about the Easter Season and the Acts of the Apostles. It's perfect for a quick review of the Easter Season, Ascension, Pentecost, and the Acts of the Apostles.

Easter Egg with Symbols Coloring Page: Do your students understand the symbols connected to Easter or do they just see the candy, eggs, and bunnies as secular symbols? This coloring page is an easy activity to help students prepare for Easter or celebrate the Paschal season. This activity is easily differentiated based on the needs of your students. Some students could think of possible meanings, other students could read the meanings that are provided.

Boost Learning and Joy with Our Christian Games Collection for Kids!

Complete your Easter preparations by bringing these religious Christian games into your classroom or home. Whether you're searching for engaging classroom activities or thoughtful Easter gifts for kids to enjoy at home, our games cater to both needs. The Lent & Easter Picture Search game is not only perfect for preschoolers but is also an entertaining activity for all ages. With two printable pages—one for Lent and one for Easter—each activity immerses children in Christian images of Jesus' death and resurrection, fostering reflection on the Passion, Stations of the Cross, Easter, and the Resurrection. As a delightful bonus, this game aids pre-readers in practicing counting to 5.

For a twist on the classic Spot It game, try our Easter Spot It version. This game not only enhances visual perception, reading/language skills, and sportsmanship but also includes Catholic Easter symbols and words, adding a faith-filled dimension to the Paschal season celebration. Meanwhile, our Easter I Have, Who Has game offers an exciting traditional experience, presenting trivia about the Easter Season and the Acts of the Apostles. Perfect for a quick review, this game covers key aspects such as the Easter Season, Ascension, Pentecost, and the Acts of the Apostles, making it an educational and enjoyable addition to your Easter festivities.

Shop Now to Elevate Your Easter Celebrations! Don't miss out on the opportunity to make this Easter a season of both faith and fun. Shop our religious Christian games collection today to create lasting memories through engaging learning experiences. Whether in the classroom or at home, these games are sure to inspire and entertain young hearts and minds. Order now and let the Easter festivities begin with educational joy! #ChristianGames #EasterLearning #EducationalFunForKids

Kickstart your school year with our comprehensive "First Day | Soft Start | Get To Know Your Class | Welcome Packet | Bundle." This all-in-one resource is designed to create a welcoming and engaging environment for your students, making the first days of school both productive and fun. Perfect for teachers looking to establish strong connections and set the tone for a successful year, this bundle includes everything you need for a smooth and memorable start.

Bundle Highlights:

1. Maths, Grammar, Writing, Reading, and Phonics Baseline Tests:

• Assess your students' starting levels in key academic areas with these baseline tests, providing valuable insights for tailored instruction.

1. Euro 2024 Football Worksheet:

• Engage students with this fun football-themed worksheet, perfect for sports enthusiasts and a great icebreaker activity.

1. Walk Me Through the Life of You Worksheet:

• A creative worksheet where students share their favorite drink, food, family details, hobbies, and more, helping you get to know them better.

1. Getting to Know You Workpacket:

• A comprehensive packet filled with activities that encourage students to share about themselves and learn about their classmates, fostering a sense of community.

1. Welcome Packet Template 1:

• A ready-to-use template to create personalized welcome packets for your students, ensuring they feel valued and excited to join your class.

1. Magical Meet the Teacher Welcome Packet (Editable):

• Introduce yourself and your co-teacher with this enchanting, editable template. Includes a cover page, teacher introduction, and fun facts or quotes.

1. Design Your Own Planet Activity:

• An imaginative activity where students design their own planet, promoting creativity and providing a fun way to start the school year.

1. Getting to Know the Class Bingo:

• A 5x5 bingo grid where students find classmates who match the prompts, encouraging collaboration and interaction on the first day.

1. Space Themed Registration Guide:

• Make attendance fun with this space-themed guide, allowing students to choose how they greet the teacher each morning with a dab, salute, wave, etc.

Bonus:

• FREE Make Your Own Pokémon, Pokémon Go Workpack (Worth $4):
  • This exciting bonus workpack includes activities that allow students to create their own Pokémon characters. With enough content for a whole week, this workpack adds an extra layer of fun and creativity to your classroom activities.

Why This Bundle Is Essential:

• Comprehensive Coverage: Provides a wide range of activities and assessments to start the school year on a strong note.
• Builds Community: Encourages students to get to know each other and their teachers, fostering a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Engages Students: Offers fun and interactive activities that capture students' interest and make the first days of school enjoyable.
• Supports Assessment: Baseline tests help you understand each student's starting point, allowing for tailored instruction from the outset.
• Easy to Use: Ready-to-print and editable resources save you time and effort in preparing for the new school year.
• Valuable Bonus: The Pokémon Go workpack adds extra value and excitement, providing engaging content for a whole week's worth of activities.

Ideal For:

• Teachers looking for a comprehensive, ready-to-use bundle to start the school year.
• Educators aiming to build a strong classroom community from day one.
• Schools and programs that value personalized, engaging, and fun first-day activities.

How to Use:

• Print and Prepare: Print the included worksheets, templates, and activities. Customize the editable resources as needed.
• Engage and Assess: Use the baseline tests to assess student levels and the activities to engage and get to know your students.
• Build Community: Encourage students to participate in the getting-to-know-you activities and share about themselves.
• Set the Tone: Use the registration guide and fun activities to create a welcoming and exciting classroom atmosphere.
• Explore the Bonus: Implement the Pokémon Go workpack for a week of creative and engaging activities that your students will love.

Start the school year with confidence and creativity with our "First Day | Soft Start | Get To Know Your Class | Welcome Packet | Bundle." This comprehensive resource ensures you have everything you need to make the first days of school productive, engaging, and fun, setting the stage for a successful year ahead. Enjoy the added value of our Pokémon Go workpack and provide your students with an unforgettable start!

Promote a culture of kindness for your elementary school with this mega bundle of Kindness Week activities for elementary students. The perfect addition to your SEL and character education programs, this bundle includes: bookmarks, writing task cards, social dilemma writing prompts, random acts of kindness pull tab flyers, kindness cards, printing penmanship practice worksheets, cursive practice worksheets, and handwriting practice worksheets with related writing prompts. There's a little something for everyone!

Use for . . .

Kindness Day

Kindness Week

Random Acts of Kindness Day

The Great Kindness Challenge

This bundle includes the following resources:

Kindness Week Task Cards

Kindness Cards

Kindness Pull Tab Flyer

Kindness Bookmarks

Kindness Social Dilemma Writing Prompts

Kindness Week Printing Practice 

Kindness Week Cursive Practice

Kindness Week Printing Practice with Writing Prompts

Kindness Week Cursive Practice with Writing Prompts

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Cursive Handwriting Practice with Affirmations & Writing Prompts

Printing Handwriting Practice with Affirmations & Writing Prompts

Cursive Handwriting Practice with 48 Weekly Positive Affirmations
Printing Handwriting Practice with 48 Weekly Positive Affirmations

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SEL Journal Prompts for the School Year

Introducing "SEL Journal Prompts for the School Year" – a comprehensive and empowering resource designed for elementary school teachers (grades 2-5) to nurture students' social-emotional learning. Available in print and digital resources and ligned with the CASEL 5 Social Emotional Competencies, this product provides over 30 thoughtfully crafted prompts for each month (over 350 total writing prompts!), ensuring your students have the tools to thrive emotionally and academically throughout the school year.

Key Features:

• Google Slides version for whole-class projection, fostering engagement and classroom discussion.
• Google Slides version for individual student assignments, promoting digital literacy and self-reflection.
• Printable PDF version for hands-on learning, encouraging written expression and creative exploration.
• Over 350 thoughtfully designed prompts aligned with CASEL 5 competencies, facilitating emotional growth and resilience.

Comprehensive Prompts Aligned with CASEL 5 Competencies

Cultivate emotional growth and resilience with our meticulously crafted journal prompts. Each prompt is carefully aligned with the CASEL 5 competencies, addressing key aspects of social-emotional learning throughout the school year. By exploring themes such as gratitude, self-awareness, empathy, and resilience, your students will develop vital skills to navigate their emotions and foster a positive mindset.

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Applying anger coping skills, calm down strategies, emotional regulation, and self-regulation skills in their everyday lives does not come easy for many children. All too often I have students come to girl’s groups upset because of getting in trouble for how they responded to situations that anger them. Sometimes they just don't know how to handle big and angry feelings.

This engaging interactive book will help your students with anger regulation, anger coping, and calm down strategies in a fun way! If you are looking to focus on teaching your students to better regulate their reactions to anger while learning powerful calm down strategies, look no further! This is the perfect activity for any girl’s group counseling curriculum.

This Girls Group Counseling - Calm Down Control Small Group Curriculum includes SO much to help your students with anger management skills. 

This small group curriculum is packed with 10 interactive activities, including session outlines, objectives, and all necessary materials.

These calm down control self-regulation activities are designed to:  

• teach female students more about their specific type of anger
• how to handle situations that anger them 
• role-play common anger-inducing situations
• have fun making their own interactive book

Students will have a blast learning how to control their anger and keep calm while they design their own Calm Down Control Interactive Book. At the conclusion of this 10-week small group counseling curriculum, students will have an interactive book they can hold on to as a cherished keepsake. 

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This bundle includes FOUR different resources with Noah's Ark activities for Sunday School, Children's Church or Christian Schools. I usually take four Sundays to complete all of the activities since we have a limited amount of time in Children's Church.

Activities include:

• Printable Bible story booklet
• 2 mazes
• Color by number page
• Word search puzzle
• Crack the code puzzle
• Spin and color page
• Noah's Ark Word Scavenger Hunt
• Writing Activity
• Comic Book Page Activity
• Triorama Craft Activity
• Escape the Ark Escape Room Activity (My fave!)

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All the files in this growth mindset literature unit bundle now include digital distance learning options in Google Slides™. Please refer to the final 7 pages of each file for the links and instructions.

These Growth Mindset Literature Units include these titles:

• We're All Wonders by R.J. Palacio
• Bubble Gum Brain by Julia Cook
• Jabari Jumps by Gaia Cornwall

Please see the following information and links to each individual product:

We're All Wonders by R.J. Palacio

We're All Wonders contains powerful messages for elementary students. This product was created for 2nd-4th graders (though you can modify it to use with grade levels outside this range).

This product includes:

• teacher tips
• journal prompts
• no prep worksheets
• a newspaper template
• a craftivity
• vocabulary for discussion
• a mini-booklet with sentence starters on each of 8 pages (half-sheets)
• compare and contrast
• a quote poster
• discussion activities

These activities are sure to get your students thinking about how they can make this world a better place, one wonder at a time!

Bubble Gum Brain by Julia Cook

This new picture book by Julia Cook is a winner for any classroom teacher that is trying to instill perseverance and growth mindset in their students. Though the book itself is appropriate for any elementary classroom, this literature companion was created for 2nd-4th graders in mind. If you teach a grade level above or below that, please check the preview and thumbnails prior to purchasing (or contact me with questions).

This literature unit for Bubble Gum Brain includes the following:

• Teacher Tips
• Bubble Gum Brain - Brick Brain printable
• 2 writing prompts
• Reframing brick brain comments
• A newspaper template
• Quote banner templates (5 quotes with corresponding writing pages to be printed front-to-back or on separate sheets)
• A hot air balloon craftivity

Many of the components are pictured in the thumbnails and/or preview.

Jabari Jumps by Gaia Cornwall:

The activities in the literature companion focus 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).

This file includes:

• 6 vocabulary cards
• 14 discussion question task cards and optional answer sheets
• When I feel nervous... brainstorm
• Fixed Mindset vs. Growth Mindset
• Newspaper Template
• The Power of Yet
• Idioms anchor chart and printable
• Similes and Metaphors anchor chart and printable
• Bookmarks
• Making Inferences anchor charts
• Making Inferences printable and answer key

You will also find several pages of information and anchor charts related to figurative language (idioms, similes, and metaphors).

Please check out the preview for Jabari Jumps prior to purchasing and let me know if you have any questions!

These activities are perfect for teachers or counselors who are helping students develop a growth mindset and understand that it's normal to have fears and anxieties. Please let me know if you have questions prior to purchasing this literature unit.

NOTE: THESE FILES NOW INCLUDE A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!

As of 8/26/20, 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.

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™.

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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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Welcome to our Mindfulness Bundle! This bundle is designed to help teachers incorporate mindfulness practices into their classrooms and their students' daily lives.

The bundle includes a variety of resources such as guided meditations, breathing exercises, mindful movement activities, and mindfulness worksheets that are suitable for elementary school students.

Our goal is to provide teachers with the tools they need to help their students manage stress, build resilience, and develop a greater sense of self-awareness and compassion.

By incorporating mindfulness into your classroom, you can create a more calm and positive learning environment that supports the well-being of your students.

Resource Includes:

• 7 Mindful Guided Meditation Scripts
• 18 Mindful Coloring Pages
• 20 Calming Cards/Brain Breaks
• 24 Mindfulness Coloring Bookmarks
• 2 Mindfulness Tear Off Posters for the classroom
• 1 Mindfulness Word Search
• Breathing Tracing Cards
• 10 Mindful Breathing Coloring Posters
• Affirmation Coloring Mandalas

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Positive Affirmations Bingo / Self-Esteem Bingo Lesson Plan

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For personal and teaching purposes only.

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Social Emotional BINGO Bundle! Have fun while developing social skills!

Included:

• Communication Styles Bingo
  Teach students to identify and understand different communication styles, promoting better interactions in various social settings.
• Size of the Problem Bingo
  Help children assess the size of problems and respond appropriately, building emotional regulation and critical thinking skills.
• Reaction Bingo
  Encourage students to practice recognizing and reacting to different scenarios, enhancing their social flexibility and decision-making.

Why This Bundle?

• Supports Diverse Learning Needs
  Ideal for students with autism, in special education, school counseling, ABA services, speech therapy, or being homeschooled.
• Focus on Key Social Skills
  Improve emotional regulation, social flexibility, and effective communication through interactive play.

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The Ultimate Back To School Activities Bundle

Your first weeks of school absolutely sorted with fun and engaging back to school activities designed to help your students get settled in! This ultimate back to school bundle is packed with a variety of getting to know you games and back to school activities to encourage mingling and help you learn more about your students. With these resources, you'll create a welcoming and dynamic classroom environment that sets the tone for a successful school year.

What’s included:

Back To School Project

This comprehensive project blends writing, math, and creative activities, each assigned a point value of 5, 10, 15, 20, or 25 points. Students can choose tasks based on their interests and strengths, adding up their points to promote a sense of accomplishment and goal-setting. This project encourages self directed learning and helps you assess students' skills from the start.

Back To School Riddle Scavenger Hunt

This interactive back to school activity is ideal for Year 3-6 students, promoting teamwork, critical thinking, and problem solving skills. Students will work in groups to solve riddles and complete the scavenger hunt, fostering collaboration and communication. It's a fun way to get students moving and thinking on their first days back.

Back To School Activity Pack - 30 Fun Activities

Start the first weeks of school with a fantastic set of 30 back to school activities, specifically designed for students in grades 3 through 6! This comprehensive pack includes a mix of icebreakers, team building exercises, and creative projects. These activities are perfect for creating a positive classroom environment, building connections, and inspiring a sense of community from day one. The first weeks of school will be absolutely sorted!

Back To School Game Boards

Begin the school year with a set of 4 game boards designed to make getting to know you" and back to school activities fun and engaging! These game boards feature themes such as "Holiday," "Back to School," "All About Me," and "Would You Rather." They require minimal preparation and are heaps of fun—just add a die and some counters. The questions are entertaining and thought-provoking, helping students to learn about each other in an interactive way.

Getting to Know You ‘I Have, Who Has…’

Start the school year with a fun and lively getting to know you game! This 'I Have, Who Has' activity is perfect for helping students connect and learn about each other in a group setting. Each card features a unique question or statement, making it an ideal ice breaker for back to school. Students will enjoy the fast-paced, engaging nature of this game as they share about themselves and discover common interests.

Ice Breaker Flash Cards

Ease into the new school year with these Ice Breaker Flash Cards, specially designed for fun and engaging getting to know you activities. These cards offer a variety of prompts that encourage students to share about themselves, fostering a sense of community and comfort in the classroom. They are a great tool for breaking the ice and helping students feel at ease with their new classmates.

Back To School Escape Room

In this back to school escape room, students are tasked with solving the mystery of the school principal's missing teddy bear. The teddy bear, essential for the principal to run assemblies and sleep at night, has mysteriously disappeared. It's up to your students to work together and follow the clues to uncover its whereabouts.

AND SO MUCH MORE!!!

With the Ultimate Back To School Activities Bundle, you have everything you need to create a dynamic, inclusive, and engaging start to the school year. These back to school activities and getting to know you games will help your students build strong connections and set the stage for a successful and enjoyable year ahead.

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This Thanksgiving Activities Bundle is more than just worksheets; it's a collection of fun, fall-themed activities that will keep your kids entertained and engaged throughout the Thanksgiving season. Whether you're a parent or a teacher, this bundle is the perfect way to ensure your little ones are amused and excited during this special time of year

Featuring coloring, counting, matching, and more, This Bundle offers a wide variety of activities that are not only enjoyable but also educational. It's a fantastic way to keep kids engaged on Thanksgiving and provide them with a range of hands-on experiences

You'll discover beautiful bulletin board displays and crafts that students will be proud to take home. It's the perfect opportunity to combine creativity, learning, and the joy of Thanksgiving in one package

Activities included in this printable Bundle:

- All About Thanksgiving

- Gratitude Jar

- Thanksgiving Handprint Art

- Thanksgiving Banners

- Thanksgiving Play Dough Mats

- Thanksgiving Gift Card Holder

- Thankful Pumpkin Pie Spinner Wheel

- Turkey Name Craft

- I am thankful Banners

- Thanksgiving Count and Clip Cards

- Gratitude Tree

- Build a Turkey Activity

- Thanksgiving Gratitude Cards

- Thanksgiving Gift Tags

- Thanksgiving Posters

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Learn about Catholic Saints with Reading Comprehension Worksheets for Saints in November!

The saints in Catholic Kids Bulletins are ALSO included in this bundle so you teach more about the saints in the bulletins. Perfect for multi-age classrooms or homeschools!

What's Inside Each Resource:

Engaging 1-Page Passage: Learn about saints with leveled reading passages including upper elementary, middle school, and high school ability.

❓ 10 Comprehension Questions: Our thoughtfully designed worksheets include 10 comprehension questions, ensuring your students not only read but also understand the information about a Catholic Saint. From recalling key details to making connections, these questions cater to various depth of knowledge levels.

Discussion Question at Different Levels: Foster critical thinking and class engagement with a discussion question that invites students to reflect on the material. The question is designed at different levels of complexity, encouraging students to express their thoughts and share insights.

Why Choose Our Product?

✨ Grade-Appropriate Content: These worksheets are tailored for upper elementary readers, ensuring that the content is accessible, engaging, and aligned with their learning level.

Comprehensive Learning: Beyond mere reading, our comprehension questions cater to various cognitive levels, promoting a comprehensive understanding of the reading passage.

Creative Learning: This download includes a mini-poster page for students to create a one-pager with information from the passage about the Saint.

Reproducible: Whether you're a teacher in a classroom or a parent guiding your child's education, our downloadable product allows for easy reproduction, ensuring flexibility in your teaching approach.

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The reading passages are tailored for upper elementary, middle school, and high school students, offering age-appropriate insights into the saints enduring legacy within the Catholic Church. Included are ten multiple-choice questions, discussion prompts for deeper reflection, and an artistic poster-making page that encourages students to express what they've learned creatively.

Key Features:

Three Leveled Passages:

• Upper Elementary, Middle School, High School

Assessment Tools:

• Comprehension Questions: Ten multiple-choice questions aligned with each passage to assess understanding and retention of the material.
• Discussion Questions: Thought-provoking prompts designed to foster dialogue and deeper exploration of the topic, encouraging students to reflect on their own spiritual practices.
• Creative Engagement: A dedicated page for students to create a poster that encapsulates their learnings about saints, allowing for creative expression and synthesis of knowledge.

Usage: This digital download is perfect for educators looking to integrate reading comprehension into their religious curriculum. It can be utilized in various settings, including:

• Classroom Instruction: Incorporate the passages into lessons on the importance of the Eucharist and living out faith, facilitating group discussions and assessments.
• Homework Assignments: Assign the readings and questions for independent study, reinforcing classroom learning.
• Group Projects: Encourage teamwork and creativity as students collaborate on the poster-making activity.

Who Can Use It:

• Educators: Ideal for teachers in Catholic schools, CCD programs, or religious education settings who wish to enhance literacy skills while nurturing spiritual growth.
• Students: Beneficial for learners at different grade levels aiming to improve reading comprehension and critical thinking within a faith-based context.

Benefits of Reading Comprehension in Religion Classrooms: Fostering reading comprehension in religion classrooms provides numerous advantages:

• Enhanced Understanding: Students gain a deeper appreciation of their faith through well-crafted texts that highlight the teachings of the Church.
• Critical Thinking: Discussion questions encourage students to think critically about spiritual practices and personal faith journeys.
• Engagement with Faith: Learning about saints allows students to engage with their faith on a personal level, encouraging lifelong spiritual growth.
• Creative Expression: The mini poster-making activity offers a fun way for students to synthesize what they’ve learned, reinforcing their understanding in an enjoyable manner.

In need of activities to help your students form healthy friendships and lasting relationships? This crafty and engaging small group counseling curriculum is designed to teach young girls how to make friends, solve friendship problems, recognize signs of healthy friendships, identify frenemies, and warning signs for unhealthy friendships.

Empower students to learn friendship red flags, and how to respect themselves and their friendship boundaries as they design their very own Friend vs. Frenemy Interactive Book.

Facilitate students’ social skills development while they color, cut, glue, and develop a better understanding of how healthy friendships should look and feel.

Give the girls in your group the tools needed to create healthy friendships with peers, navigate difficult friendships, identify frenemy-like behaviors, resolve conflict, and respectfully end friendships that aren’t a good fit. 

Here’s What’s Included in the Ten Interactive Sessions: 

• Lesson outlines, lesson objectives, and printables of all needed materials 
• Session 1: All About Me Activity
• Session 2: What is a Friend? Frenemy?
• Session 3: Describing Friends and Frenemies
• Session 4: Friendship Quality Sort
• Session 5: Questionable Friendships
• Session 6: Healthy Friendships
• Session 7: How to Deal
• Session 8: Roleplaying Friendships
• Session 9: Letter Writing Activity 
• Session 10: Self-Reflection Activity

With this Healthy Friendships Interactive Book, students will be counting down the minutes until their next session, bubbling over with excitement. Don’t miss out on this engaging friendship skills builder small group counseling curriculum!

Grab some crayons, scissors, colorful paper, and glue! You’ve got all you need to teach healthy friendship skills to your students! Students will love laughing and learning with their small groups while using these interactive and enlightening activities. 

Precut the materials or spend extra time getting to know your students better as they cut and create their books.  With this download, you will save time on lesson prep, and in the end, your students will walk away with a highly informative keepsake. 

Activities in each session are designed to build upon one another as students create additional pages in their interactive books. After each session, I collect all newly made pages (held together by a paperclip) and keep them until the very last session. I then bind them together, creating a precious memory for students to refer back to as needed. 

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Carlyn W. says, “Great tool to use with small groups dealing with friendship issues.  My girls enjoyed the "girls group" we had once a week (they even were happy to miss recess) to talk about these issues and ways to be true friends.”

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Motivational Testing Notes for Students Using POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS: Motivational Coloring Page and Notes DURING STATE TESTING WEEK

Motivational Testing Notes for Students: State Testing Encouragement BUNDLE

Test-Taking Encouragement can be fun and rewarding for your students!

This money-saving bundle includes THREE testing motivation products for students in any grade level:

• TEST-TAKING ENCOURAGEMENT: Sticky Notes
• TEST-TAKING ENCOURAGEMENT: Bookmarks
• TEST-TAKING ENCOURAGEMENT: Coloring Pages with Affirmations

Please refer to the following descriptions for more information about each product:

Sticky Notes for Test-Taking Encouragement with an Emoji Theme!

Do you want to encourage your students during test-taking time? Are you seeking unique ways to boost your student's motivation and self-esteem? These encouraging messages can be used during any time of year with any grade level to inspire your students to do their best on high-stakes (or low-stakes) testing.

Once you read the printing instructions, these 66 encouraging sticky note messages are easy to prepare and can be used in a variety of ways. Teachers can place them around the classroom, surprise them by putting them on student's desks, stick them to walls and/or mirrors throughout the school, arm parents with them to display at home, or allow students to choose which messages they need most to be successful on testing.

Bookmarks for Test-Taking Encouragement!

Do you want to encourage your students during test-taking time? Are you seeking unique ways to boost your student's motivation and self-esteem? These encouraging messages can be used during any time of year with any grade level to inspire your students to do their best on high-stakes (or low-stakes) testing.

There are over 60 encouraging bookmark messages that are easy to prepare and can be used in various ways. Teachers can surprise students by putting them on students' desks, in their lockers/backpacks/books, or arm parents with them to use at home, or allow students to choose which messages they need most to be successful on testing.

Coloring Pages for Test-Taking Encouragement!

Do you want to encourage your students during test-taking time? Are you seeking unique ways to boost your student's motivation and self-esteem? These encouraging positive affirmation messages can be used at any grade level any time of yearto inspire your students to do their best on high-stakes (or low-stakes) testing.

Over 30 encouraging coloring pagesare easy to prepare and can be used in various ways. Teachers can allow students to use these during lessons on mindfulness, as they finish their testing sessions, or as a break from practice or test review. Allow students to choose which messages they need most to be successful in testing.

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