3rd Grade Cultural Activities

❤️Looking for fun, hands-on craft activities to celebrate Native American Heritage or Indigenous People? This bundle, with differentiated Indigenous craft activities (totem pole writing craft, teepee writing craft, buffalo hide art writing craft, animal craft), is the perfect way for your students to learn about, discuss, and celebrate Native American culture, while developing social studies knowledge, literacy, fine motor, and art skills!

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✏️Use these crafts to meaningfully decorate your bulletin board, classroom, or hallway! Your students will be proud to take them home and show them off to their families!

✏️These resources are low prep and will save you time! Simply print and go!

✏️Great for centers, sub tub, early finishers, independent work, partner work, or small group work for your elementary school learners!

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✅ Bundle includes:

☑ Totem pole writing craft

☑ Teepee 3D writing crafts

☑ Buffalo hide writing crafts

☑ Animals writing crafts

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Winter Unit Study for classroom or homeschool. Recommended for grades K-3. 55 pages of fun, interactive winter activities.

What's Included:

Winter Weather: Delve into the science behind the winter season, understanding the elements that make it unique and essential.

Animals & Winter:

Animals that Hibernate: Discover the fascinating world of animals that hibernate during the cold winter months.

Animals that Migrate: Learn about the various creatures that seek warmer climates when winter arrives.

Winter Holidays: Explore diverse winter holidays celebrated around the world, and understand their history, significance, and traditions.

Educational Materials:

Winter-Themed Worksheets: Engaging worksheets that reinforce learning and help review key concepts.

Discussion Questions: Thought-provoking questions to encourage critical thinking and discussion.

Project and Activity Prompts: Fun and educational project and activity ideas to further explore winter topics.

Winter Recipes: Get cozy with delectable winter recipes, perfect for enjoying together as a family.

Hands-On Learning:

Winter Science Activities: Exciting science experiments and activities centered around winter themes.

Winter Field Trip Ideas and Journal: Inspiring ideas for winter field trips and a journal section to record your adventures and observations.

Benefits:

Flexible Learning: Suitable for various ages and adaptable to different learning styles.

Convenient Format: Easy to download and print at home. Access your unit study anytime, anywhere.

Engaging & Fun: Keep your children engaged with interactive and enjoyable activities.

Holistic Approach: Designed for a well-rounded exploration of winter, encompassing various subjects and areas of learning.

How It Works:

Upon purchase, you will receive a link to download the printable Winter Unit Study in PDF format. You can print it out as many times as you need for personal use.

You will receive 1 file with a link to access your unit study.

Note:

This is a digital product. No physical product will be shipped.

Ignite the spark of learning this winter with this delightful and comprehensive unit study. Grab your copy now and embark on a wonderful winter educational adventure with your family!

Embark on a winter wonderland of learning and exploration now! ❄️

Please use a computer to download and not your phone.

This file is for personal use only and may not be reproduced or sold commercially.

I don't accept returns, exchanges, or cancellations. But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.

Thank you! :)

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Do you know how Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month begin? This 25 page comic book explains the history behind the celebrated month, and it offers students the opportunity to review information then fill in their own comic speech bubbles and facts using the comic templates.

Includes:

Immigration of the first Japanese to America

Number of Japanese who left their homeland for U.S.

Transcontinental Railroad

Map of Railroad Line

Golden/Last Spike

Asian-Pacific Continents & Islands (partial list)

Commemorative Bill made into Law

White House Fact about Visitors

Timeline of Congressional Bill into Law

Public Law 102-458

Hawaiian Words List and Activity

Famous Asian-Pacific Americans and Their Info: Amy Tan, Steven Chu, Michelle Kwan, Jerry Yang

Interesting facts, great coloring images, and follows CCSS guidelines. Use for assessment, introduction, and/or refresher. Fun, educational way to learn facts about Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month!

Looking for a fun Memorial Day activities, Crafts or Decorations? This set has everything you need, It will keep your students engaged and learning with these Patriotic activities!

Activities included in this printable Bundle:

- Memorial Day Banners

- Patriotic Paper Hats

- Memorial Day Gift Tags

- Memorial Day Handprint Art

- Memorial Day Cards

- American Symbols Memory Game

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Get ready for an inspiring journey in learning with our Research Reading Passage and Body Biography Poster Bundle!

Discover the courageous life of Harriet Tubman, the legendary abolitionist and freedom fighter, with our engaging 2-page nonfiction reading passage. Bursting with gripping tales, fascinating facts, and vibrant illustrations, this passage invites students to delve into Harriet Tubman's extraordinary journey from slavery to freedom, providing essential research material for the poster project.

INCLUDED- Reading Comprehension Questions! Differentiated and can be used with any reading passage about an influential female leader. Perfect for close reading!

• Colored and black-line version
• Reading comprehension questions for early elementary (1-3) and separate worksheet for upper elementary (4-6)

Then, unleash creativity with our Body Biography Poster - a 12-piece collaborative masterpiece! Students color, assemble, and fill in the details, choosing between lined or unlined boxes to suit their style. As they work on their poster, they'll uncover Harriet Tubman's incredible bravery, unwavering determination, and lasting impact on American history.

Once complete, proudly display their work in the hallway, on bulletin boards, or as door decorations, showcasing their dedication and honoring the legacy of Harriet Tubman!

It's the perfect blend of fun and learning for grades 1-6 - guaranteed to make every lesson about Harriet Tubman unforgettable!

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with the "Ultimate St. Patrick's Day Classroom Bundle", your comprehensive package for an immersive, educational, and fun March 17th. This bundle combines all of our crafted activities and lessons into one pot of gold, offering a rich blend of cultural, literacy, and math experiences. Dive into the spirit of St. Patrick's Day with engaging activities that are as educational as they are enjoyable.

Bundle Includes:

• Spirit of Ireland PowerPoint: An engaging presentation exploring the history and traditions of St. Patrick's Day.
• Leprechaun's Lexicon Wordsearch: A vocabulary-building activity featuring terms associated with St. Patrick's Day.
• Trailblazers Mix & Match: Celebrate women's achievements with this interactive cut-and-stick activity.
• Counting to the Rainbow's End Activity: A colorful, pot of gold counting game for math centers.
• Shamrock Search Scavenger Hunt: Get students moving with this festive hunt for St. Patrick's Day icons.
• Luck of the Irish Worksheet: Enhance creativity with a find-and-write activity about symbols of luck.

Why This Bundle is Perfect for Your Classroom:

• Curriculum Integration: Seamlessly blends cultural education with essential literacy and math skills.
• Ready-to-Use: Everything is designed for easy implementation, saving you preparation time.
• Engagement Guaranteed: From interactive games to thoughtful research projects, students will be captivated by the variety of activities.
• Builds Comprehensive Understanding: Through a mix of storytelling, research, and play, students gain a deep appreciation for the holiday and its significance.

Ideal For:

• Teachers looking to provide a multi-faceted St. Patrick's Day experience that educates, entertains, and engages.
• Classrooms that value a comprehensive approach to holiday celebrations, ensuring students not only have fun but also learn.

Bring the magic of Ireland into your classroom with the "Ultimate St. Patrick's Day Classroom Bundle", a treasure trove of activities designed to make St. Patrick's Day unforgettable for your students.

Thanksgiving ELA POWERPOINT Bundle: 2 Prereading Introductions *plus* Thanksgiving History Mini-lesson

A HISTORY MINI-LESSON-POWERPOINT

What is Thanksgiving? -

This 10 slide digital PowerPoint Lesson answers basic questions about the holiday. Created in a question/answer format, the historical information is clear and concise; perfect for a brief reminder of the original story. The historical information is brought to life with bold photos and an embedded video link for the visual learner.

• When is Thanksgiving?
• Where is Thanksgiving celebrated?
• When did Thanksgiving become a holiday?
• Why do we celebrate Thanksgiving?
• What was the first Thanksgiving?
• Why is Thanksgiving important?

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2 PowerPoint PREREADING SHORT STORY INRODUCTIONS provide digital pre-reading resources, historical background info, vocabulary word study, practice, and assessment for the 2 GRATITUDE THEMED short stories; perfect for Thanksgiving:

**TWO THANKSGIVING DAY GENTLEMEN by O. Henry
**THANK YOU MA’AM by Langston Hughes
* PDF LINKS to texts are included

PDF FILE. Plus, each ZIP file comes with a PDF folder containing 8 printable worksheets to be used with the PPT lesson! These printables include Connotation and Grammar sort, Word Study, Vocabulary Organizer, and Vocabulary Quiz with optional word bank and answer key.

POWERPOINT PREREADING INTRODUCTIONS

1. **Author Bio:** To connect vocabulary with real-world context, we provide author biographies related to each short story. This adds depth to the lesson, allowing students to appreciate the words in the context of the author's life experience.
2. **Setting**: highly informative slides include maps, historical images and intriguing video links to prepare students to have a deeper understanding of the location and time period in which the story takes place. This is a crucial element when preparing students to read outside their own worldview.
3. **Vocab with Concise Definitions :** Our PowerPoint lesson provides clear and concise definitions for challenging vocabulary words, ensuring that students understand the meaning of each word in context as it appears in the text.
4.**Bold Photos:** Visual learners will thrive with our visually appealing slides, featuring bold and relevant images that help reinforce vocabulary concepts and make learning more engaging.
5.**Parts of Speech:** Understanding the parts of speech is crucial for effective language comprehension. Our lesson includes sections dedicated to identifying the part of speech for each vocabulary word.
6. **Grammar Review & Sort** Strengthen language skills with integrated grammar review sections, ensuring students can apply the vocabulary words correctly in their own writing and communication.
7. **Connotation Review & Sort** Dive deeper into vocabulary nuances by exploring the connotations of words, helping students grasp the subtle shades of meaning and usage.
8.**Context Clues Sentences:** Our lesson includes carefully curated sentences that employ context clues, enabling students to decipher word meanings from surrounding text. This fosters independent comprehension skills. These worksheets can be used for practice or assessment.
9.**Quizlet Practice:** Reinforce learning and encourage self-assessment with Quizlet practice sets tailored to the vocabulary words covered in the lesson. This interactive tool allows students to review and quiz themselves.
10. **Fun Facts** photos and video links are inserted throughout to bring important elements of the story into context and aid comprehension

DIGITAL USES IN THE CLASSROOM:
· Introduce new story
· Provide backstory to text
· Stimulate group discussion/prediction
· Create predictions about text7
· Use as distance learning resource
· Post on webpage for review
· Add to electronic notebooks
· Provide test review
· Prompt Writing or Research assignments
· Grammar study / parts of speech
· Discuss Word Connotation

PRINTABLE USES: word walls and interactive notebooks

These lessons are also available in Google Slides.

Spooky learning for primary level students

This Halloween, help your students improve their English language skills with the Halloween ELA Bundle! This comprehensive bundle includes two engaging educational products:

• The Halloween Lapbook with Reading Comprehension Activities is a fun and interactive way for students to practice their reading comprehension skills in an exciting lapbook project.
• The Halloween ELA Worksheets are a great way for students to practice their vocabulary, reading, writing, and listening skills.

With the Halloween ELA Bundle, you can:

• Help your students improve their English language skills
• Provide them with a fun and interactive way to learn about Halloween
• Stimulate their curiosity and imagination

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Add Some Laughter to Your Halloween with Our Funny Word Search Pack!

Make this Halloween extra fun with 5 humorous and lighthearted word search resources! Perfect for students to enjoy while practicing their spelling and vocabulary skills, these playful puzzles will keep them smiling all season.

What’s Included:

• 5 Funny Halloween-Themed Word Searches: Filled with silly, spooky words guaranteed to bring laughter!
• Great for all ages: Easy and fun, ensuring kids stay engaged while learning.
• Answer keys included for hassle-free checking.

Download and share the Halloween fun with your students!

This Thanksgiving puzzle packet is a cornucopia of good times and sound lessons for children. This packet includes:

• Activity Set: crossword puzzle about history of the holiday; second crossword about family traditions for Thanksgiving; color-in about the holiday's nickname.
• Words to Know: word search puzzle that reinforces key vocabulary from the Activity Set.
• Thanksgiving Day Parades: Crossword that discusses the history of major Thanksgiving parades in the U.S., with special emphasis on the evolution of the Macy's parade in NYC.
• Harvesting Cranberries: Crossword puzzle that explains how the popular Thanksgiving treat is grown, harvested and brought to America's dinner tables.
• FREE – Puzzling Bookmarks: Children complete a small word search and maze relating to Thanksgiving, and then cut out the puzzles to use them as bookmarks in their favorite books.

Discover Canada's Indigenous hunting and fishing traditions with this social studies resource. Learn about 10 animals and their habitats and how they were hunted for and fished for. Students will gain insight into ecology and Indigenous culture.

Page 1-2: Lesson Plan
Page 3: Indigenous Hunting and Fishing handout
Page 4: Importance of Hunting and Fishing to Indigenous peoples
Page 5-9: Animal cards (caribou, bison, moose, seal, salmon, trout, beaver, duck, rabbit, ptarmigan)
Page 10: Mapping activity

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Are you looking for engaging Festival of Lights activities for kids to celebrate Diwali. Your students will love learning about Diwali with many different activities to keep them engaged. You can use these materials as whole group work packet, small group, individual work, or thematic station materials. These activities are mostly no prep and easy to put together.

What's Included:

• Coloring Page
• All about India Page
• World map
• Travel tickets to visit India for Diwali
• KWL chart
• Word search
• Word scramble
• Making words
• Game of words
• Acrostic poem
• Syllable sort
• Word sort
• Mehndi art drawing
• Five senses of Diwali
• Holidays of India
• Digging Deeper (Write 3 details)
• Comprehension passages (Diwali, traditional clothing)
• QR codes for Youtube videos
• Compare & contrast holidays
• Write about Diwali
• Color by vowels
• Vocabulary posters
• Vocabulary matching cards (picture, word, definition)
• Vocabulary word template
• I can, has, is worksheet
• picture vocabulary posters
• Making diyas hands-on craft
• Watercolor rangoli art
• Rangoli sheet

It is important to teach about different cultures and traditions around the world. Your students will love learning about Diwali. Your students can contribute to the understanding of this holiday and find an appreciation for the wonderful traditions found within this festival.

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The Thanksgiving Recipe Remix is a creative and engaging classroom activity that brings Thanksgiving-themed fun into a standards-aligned lesson.

Students get to craft their own unique twist on classic Thanksgiving dishes by combining traditional recipes with unexpected "twist" ingredients. Then, they’ll plan and present a persuasive commercial to “sell” their dish to the class.

This project is perfect for winding down before Thanksgiving break while keeping students’ reading, writing, speaking, and critical thinking skills sharp. With recipe cards, twist ingredient cards, detailed worksheets for different grade levels, and a commercial planning sheet, this ready-to-go activity saves teachers planning time and provides students with an experience that blends creativity with academic rigor.

Bring some festive fun to your classroom—your students will love it!

❤️Looking for engaging and culturally appropriate activities to celebrate diverse Asian American & Pacific Islander leaders? This educational bundle with differentiated activities is the perfect way for your students to learn about a variety of notable people and the ways they created a meaningful impact on the world!

⭐️This bundle is set 2 of 2. To view set 1, click HERE.

✅ AAPI leaders included: (Set 2)

☑ Steven Yeun, Ellison Onizuka, David Chang, Jason Momoa, Keanu Reeves, Christine Sun Kim, Jhumpa Lahiri, Toshiko Takaezu, Chudaree Debhakam, Yuna Kim

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✏️Perfect for celebrating ethnic and marginalized groups!

✏️Great for early elementary students!

⭐️Check out individual resource previews for more details.

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✅ Includes:

☑ AAPI Leaders Reading Comprehension (Set 2)

☑ AAPI Leaders Coloring Pages (Set 2)

☑ AAPI Leaders Posters (Set 2)

✅ Leaders included: (10)

☑ Steven Yeun - actor - (South Korean American)

☑ Ellison Onizuka - astronaut - (Japanese American, Pacific Islander American)

☑ David Chang - chef & TV personality - (Korean American)

☑ Jason Momoa - actor - (Pacific Islander American)

☑ Keanu Reeves - actor - (Chinese American, Pacific Islander American)

☑ Christine Sun Kim - artist - (South Korean American)

☑ Jhumpa Lahiri - author - (Indian American)

☑ Toshiko Takaezu - artist - (Japanese American, Pacific Islander American)

☑ Chudaree Debhakam - chef - (Thai)

☑ Yuna Kim - competitive ice skater - (South Korean)

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Winter Unit Study for classroom or homeschool. Recommended for grades K-3. 55 pages of fun, interactive winter activities.

What's Included:

Winter Weather: Delve into the science behind the winter season, understanding the elements that make it unique and essential.

Animals & Winter:

Animals that Hibernate: Discover the fascinating world of animals that hibernate during the cold winter months.

Animals that Migrate: Learn about the various creatures that seek warmer climates when winter arrives.

Winter Holidays: Explore diverse winter holidays celebrated around the world, and understand their history, significance, and traditions.

Educational Materials:

Winter-Themed Worksheets: Engaging worksheets that reinforce learning and help review key concepts.

Discussion Questions: Thought-provoking questions to encourage critical thinking and discussion.

Project and Activity Prompts: Fun and educational project and activity ideas to further explore winter topics.

Winter Recipes: Get cozy with delectable winter recipes, perfect for enjoying together as a family.

Hands-On Learning:

Winter Science Activities: Exciting science experiments and activities centered around winter themes.

Winter Field Trip Ideas and Journal: Inspiring ideas for winter field trips and a journal section to record your adventures and observations.

Benefits:

Flexible Learning: Suitable for various ages and adaptable to different learning styles.

Convenient Format: Easy to download and print at home. Access your unit study anytime, anywhere.

Engaging & Fun: Keep your children engaged with interactive and enjoyable activities.

Holistic Approach: Designed for a well-rounded exploration of winter, encompassing various subjects and areas of learning.

How It Works:

Upon purchase, you will receive a link to download the printable Winter Unit Study in PDF format. You can print it out as many times as you need for personal use.

You will receive 1 file with a link to access your unit study.

Note:

This is a digital product. No physical product will be shipped.

Ignite the spark of learning this winter with this delightful and comprehensive unit study. Grab your copy now and embark on a wonderful winter educational adventure with your family!

Embark on a winter wonderland of learning and exploration now! ❄️

Please use a computer to download and not your phone.

This file is for personal use only and may not be reproduced or sold commercially.

I don't accept returns, exchanges, or cancellations. But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.

Thank you! :)

-Jennifer

Copyright © 2024 ArnoldWellnessDesign

Five top-rated Oklahoma related products that engage students in active learning strategies and encourage creativity, cultural awareness, debate, discussion, test prep, and more:

Packets Included:
Oklahoma Land Run

Oklahoma, The History of a State (1500-1700)

Native American Role Models

Native American Day: Fact-Based, Historical Activities & Resources

Te Ata

174 pages of fun!

1. Oklahoma Land Run

Product Description:

Learn facts and information about the 1889 Oklahoma Land Rush through comic book coloring and writing format. After reading and coloring frames, students re-write the story using blank speech and fact boxes on comic designed handouts. Easy to understand, basic facts that include:

5 Civilized Tribes
Assimilation
Point of View (NAI, Female, Male, Child)
Statehood
Geography Regions of the state labeling/colorcoding activity
Indian Territory
Oklahoma Territory
Homestead Act
Indian Removal Act
Land Proclamation
Land Claim Certificate
Stake Your Claim (color, cut, paste to claim your new land)
Relocation Map
Boomers and Sooners
6 Counties of Unavailable Land
Railroad
Electricity in the White House
President Benjamin Harris
Oklahoma 1st and 2nd Capitols
Write a Poem and/or Song
Advertisement/Marketing Writing
Journalism Writing
Fort Reno in El Reno
4 Towns that Spring Up Overnight
Charles Haskell, 1st Oklahoma Governor

Complete lesson on the Oklahoma Land Rush of 1889 that will engage students and make learning cooperative, fun, and educational. Uses critical thinking, chronological order/sequencing, expository writings, inferencing, problem solving, symbolization, short story elements, plot lines, cultural awareness, diversity, and more... Great way to learn and assess basic history facts while reinforcing communication and writing skills. 37 pages!

2. Oklahoma, The History of a State (1500-1700)

Product Description:

16 pages of basic facts and engaging activities in comic book format to help students learn about Oklahoma's state history in its before statehood years.

This first in a series Oklahoma packet focuses on 1500-1700s using comic book format with text boxes. Comes with comic book pages and nine activities. Students can re-write the story of Oklahoma using the extra comic pages that have blank text boxes. Excellent for history and ELA classes to use for state test prep, assessment, chronological order, basic motor skills, writing skills, and much more...

Packet Includes:

1541--Coronado, de Soto, and Native Americans

1541--write your own land charter for Spain

1682--le Salle and King of France

1682--pros and cons of running a new world (compare/contrast)

1700s--waterways exploration by 7 explorers

1700s--map your own waterway exploration across Oklahoma

1700s--fight for takeover of Oklahoma by France and Spain

1700s--Oklahoma's Riches (Resources native to Oklahoma)

1763--France gives land to England and Spaing

1763--Class/Group survey on who owned Oklahoma

Create your own Oklahoma Timeline

5 Comic handouts with blank text boxes to re-tell the history

16 pages of learning!

3. Native American Role Models

Product Description:
15 notable Native American role models, fact based, mini-lesson unit that includes:

Guideline Sheet with Role Models & Activities Listed

15 Quick Facts Sheets w/ 15 Character Images

135 Differentiated Writing Activities (Too Numerous to List All!)

(all genres of writing addressed w/ 3 categories: Writings, Project Based, Differentiated Lower Activities)

45 Project Based Activities for Active Learning

15 Activities Worksheet for Hands-On Active Learning

Role Models:

Jim Thorpe (athlete)

Maria Tallchief (ballerina)

Billy Mills (athlete)

Sequoyah (silversmith tradesman)

Johnny Bench (athlete)

Sacagawea (guide)

Charles Curtis (politician/V.P.)

Johnny Cash (entertainer)

Wilma Mankiller (Chief)

Will Rogers (entertainer)

Pearl Carter Scott (aviator/aviatrix)

N. Scott Momaday (author)

Joy Harjo (poet)

Sherman Alexiee (author)

Sandra Osawa (filmmaker)

Tribes:

Cherokee

Chickasaw

Choctaw

Creek

Kaw

Kiowa

Makah

Osage

Oglala Lakota (Sioux)

Shoshone

Spokane

48 pages of informative facts and fun activities!

Great introduction and overview of Native American role models and their cultures, easy to learn facts, addresses Common Core and ELA/Social Studies state guidelines. Differentiated activities for numerous levels of writers. Use with homeschool, flipped classes, GT, Pre-AP, At-Risk. Engaging, critical thinking, interesting, fun, and educational!

4. Native American Day: Fact-Based, Historical Activities & Resources

Product Description:

Numerous projects for Native American Day (4th Friday in September) or for any NA History/SS/English Unit. Includes:

Make a Timeline (Build Background Knowledge)

U.S. Map of NA Tribes

Diorama activity and clip art for use

"I am..." Find your NA tribe

Compare & Contrast tribes

Debate over first American Settlers

Top 15 Most Famous Native Americans

with Crossword and Word Search (with answers)

Silhouette "I am..." synonym poem

Headress, Shield, & Teepee designing

Make a Diorama

Research links

Symbolism sheets

Video links

and more...

Everything needed for beginning, understanding, or assessing Native American unit. Culture unit with valid resources. Differentiated, project based, student-centered Native American activities. Fun and educational with 50 pages of learning!

BONUS FILE!
Te Ata

Product Description:

Who is Mary Fisher, and what is her impact on society? 20 active learning, engaging activities to help students learn about and understand the life and times of Mary Fisher, known as Te Ata, a Chickasaw storyteller, performer, and artist.

Includes:
Black and white coloring images on pages
Who is Mary Fisher (synonyms)?
Timeline of Life (blank timeline to retell and fill in)
Compare & Contrast School Days (1900s vs. Today)
Become a Journalist (Interview)
"Bearer of the Morning" Bumper Sticker
Storytelling a Family Tradition
The Royal Speech
Crossword Puzzle & Answer Sheet (Answers on Timeline for students)
Mary's FakeBook
Broadway Marquee
Poem
Pictograph
Point of View
Treasure of Oklahoma (State Focused)
Legend of the White Wolf
Te Ata, the Movie (Design ad)
Te Ata, the Cast (Cast the Parts)

23 pages in the learning packet.

Perfect 174 page bundle for learning about Oklahoma and its history!

Misty Copeland Educational Bundle

This is a Informational Newsletter AND Research Report AND Collaborative Art Project about Misty Copeland as an African American Athlete, Artist, and a Black Changemaker. Students can use this as a jumping off point for a research project or as an activity for Black History Month or Women's History Month.

Information on...

- Early Life

- Career

- Interesting Facts

- Artistic Contributions/Influences

1. The Educational Newsletter:

Enrich your lesson plans with our meticulously crafted educational newsletter, offering teachers a valuable resource to guide discussions and activities. Dive into Misty Copeland's life story, her impact on the dance world, and the historical significance of her achievements.

2. Collaborative Art Poster Activity:

Foster creativity and teamwork with our collaborative art poster activity. The bundle includes a step-by-step guide for students to contribute to the creation of a larger-than-life poster celebrating Misty Copeland. This hands-on activity encourages students to explore their artistic abilities, work together towards a common goal, and visually represent the themes of perseverance and achievement embodied by Misty.

3. Trifold Template:

Choose from a pre-filled or blank template

Key Features:

• Curriculum-aligned educational newsletter
• Collaborative art poster activity to promote creativity and teamwork.
• Classroom decor and engagement tools for an immersive learning experience.

The "Misty Copeland Educational Bundle" is designed to empower teachers to bring Misty's story to life in the classroom, fostering a love for learning, creativity, and the transformative power of the arts. Elevate your teaching experience and leave a lasting impact on your students with this thoughtfully curated educational bundle.

Get into the spooky spirit with this fun and engaging Halloween Hat Craft Template! Perfect for classroom activities, this Halloween-themed craft allows students to create their own personalized Halloween hats. Plus, it comes with a bonus of 30 unique monsters for students to cut out and stick on their hats, making each one a custom, spooky masterpiece!

Product Highlights:

• Halloween Hat Template: Students can cut, color, and assemble their own Halloween hats, perfect for adding a bit of festive fun to the classroom.
• Bonus 30 Monsters: Includes 30 unique, spooky monsters for students to cut out and stick onto their hats, letting them design a hat that's as scary or fun as they want.
• Interactive and Creative: This hands-on activity encourages creativity as students color, cut, and decorate their hats with Halloween monsters.
• Perfect for Halloween: A great way to celebrate Halloween in the classroom with an easy-to-assemble craft that students will love.
• Assembly Instructions Included: Simple, step-by-step instructions ensure that students can easily assemble and decorate their hats, with minimal guidance.

Why This Craft is Essential:

• Encourages Creativity: Students can personalize their hats with colors, monsters, and decorations, making it a fun, creative way to celebrate Halloween.
• Hands-On Learning: This craft provides a great opportunity for students to practice their fine motor skills through cutting and assembling.
• Perfect for Classroom Celebrations: Ideal for Halloween parties, art lessons, or just a fun activity to get your students into the Halloween spirit.
• Engages All Ages: Suitable for a variety of age groups, this craft can be adapted to different levels of difficulty depending on how much detail students want to add.

Bonus Offer: The set comes with 30 spooky monsters for students to cut out and stick on their hats, providing endless combinations and creative designs.

Leave a review and send an email to EarthPoetreeEducation@gmail.com to receive a free resource as a thank you for your support!

Ideal For:

• Teachers looking for a fun, interactive Halloween craft to engage their students.
• Classrooms celebrating Halloween with creative, hands-on activities.
• Parents and caregivers looking for a simple yet engaging Halloween activity for kids at home.

How to Use:

• Print and Assemble: Have students color the hat template, cut out the pieces, and assemble their hats following the provided instructions.
• Add Monsters: Students can cut out the bonus monsters and stick them onto their hats for a fun, personalized Halloween creation.
• Classroom Wear or Display: Students can wear their hats for a classroom Halloween celebration or use them to decorate their desks or walls.

With this Halloween Hat Craft Template and its 30 bonus monsters, your students will have a blast creating their own spooky hats just in time for Halloween. Perfect for classroom celebrations or at-home fun, this easy-to-use craft brings out the creativity in every student. Don’t forget—leave a review and email us for a free resource!

Thanksgiving ELA GOOGLE SLIDE Bundle: 2 Prereading Introductions *plus* Thanksgiving History Mini-lesson

A HISTORY MINI-LESSON-GOOGLE SLIDE

What is Thanksgiving? -

This 10 slide digital PowerPoint Lesson answers basic questions about the holiday. Created in a question/answer format, the historical information is clear and concise; perfect for a brief reminder of the original story. The historical information is brought to life with bold photos and an embedded video link for the visual learner.

• When is Thanksgiving?
• Where is Thanksgiving celebrated?
• When did Thanksgiving become a holiday?
• Why do we celebrate Thanksgiving?
• What was the first Thanksgiving?
• Why is Thanksgiving important?

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2 GOOGLE SLIDE PREREADING SHORT STORY INTRODUCTIONS provide digital pre-reading resources, historical background info, vocabulary word study, practice, and assessment for the 2 GRATITUDE THEMED short stories; perfect for Thanksgiving:

**TWO THANKSGIVING DAY GENTLEMEN by O. Henry
**THANK YOU MA’AM by Langston Hughes
* PDF LINKS to texts are included

PDF FILE. Plus, each ZIP file comes with a PDF folder containing 8 printable worksheets to be used with the PPT lesson! These printables include Connotation and Grammar sort, Word Study, Vocabulary Organizer, and Vocabulary Quiz with optional word bank and answer key.

POWERPOINT PREREADING INTRODUCTIONS

1. **Author Bio:** To connect vocabulary with real-world context, we provide author biographies related to each short story. This adds depth to the lesson, allowing students to appreciate the words in the context of the author's life experience.
2. **Setting**: highly informative slides include maps, historical images and intriguing video links to prepare students to have a deeper understanding of the location and time period in which the story takes place. This is a crucial element when preparing students to read outside their own worldview.
3. **Vocab with Concise Definitions :** Our PowerPoint lesson provides clear and concise definitions for challenging vocabulary words, ensuring that students understand the meaning of each word in context as it appears in the text.
4.**Bold Photos:** Visual learners will thrive with our visually appealing slides, featuring bold and relevant images that help reinforce vocabulary concepts and make learning more engaging.
5.**Parts of Speech:** Understanding the parts of speech is crucial for effective language comprehension. Our lesson includes sections dedicated to identifying the part of speech for each vocabulary word.
6. **Grammar Review & Sort** Strengthen language skills with integrated grammar review sections, ensuring students can apply the vocabulary words correctly in their own writing and communication.
7. **Connotation Review & Sort** Dive deeper into vocabulary nuances by exploring the connotations of words, helping students grasp the subtle shades of meaning and usage.
8.**Context Clues Sentences:** Our lesson includes carefully curated sentences that employ context clues, enabling students to decipher word meanings from surrounding text. This fosters independent comprehension skills. These worksheets can be used for practice or assessment.
9.**Quizlet Practice:** Reinforce learning and encourage self-assessment with Quizlet practice sets tailored to the vocabulary words covered in the lesson. This interactive tool allows students to review and quiz themselves.
10. **Fun Facts** photos and video links are inserted throughout to bring important elements of the story into context and aid comprehension

DIGITAL USES IN THE CLASSROOM:
· Introduce new story
· Provide backstory to text
· Stimulate group discussion/prediction
· Create predictions about text7
· Use as distance learning resource
· Post on webpage for review
· Add to electronic notebooks
· Provide test review
· Prompt Writing or Research assignments
· Grammar study / parts of speech
· Discuss Word Connotation

PRINTABLE USES: word walls and interactive notebooks

These lessons are also available in Google Slides.

This Christmas Holiday Bundle is a collection of Christmas season activities and projects that are purposeful, engaging and fun! Each pack is carefully designed to keep learners busy this Christmas holiday with creative and quirky activities while they are learning and practicing their English language skills. This bundle is great for mixed learning ability classroom.

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