4th Grade Holidays/Seasonal Thematic Unit Plans

Engage students this November in the spirit of Thanksgiving with this fun and imaginative drawing and coloring activity. This digital resource encourages creativity as students design their dream Thanksgiving parade float using markers, crayons and colored pencils. Ideal for the holiday season and a perfect way to spark enthusiasm before the break. Great for art class, holiday-themed lessons or to add festive fun to your classroom in November. Add a touch of creativity and celebration before the Thanksgiving break.

Writing a story about a haunted house can be a fun and interesting project for your students especially around Halloween. This product provides students with the opportunity to use creativity while writing their story about a haunted house and share it with their peers! Students can also write their story with a peer which encourages students to communicate and work with one another.

This product includes information to share with your students about what a story is, why we write a story, who is your audience when writing a story, what is your purpose when writing a story, how will the story about a haunted house be published, and rules to follow when writing a story about a haunted house.

An example of a story about a haunted house is included in this product. After the example is read, students will be provided with a template that includes an area for 3 haunted house story ideas, and once they choose which story about a haunted house they will write about, they can add onto their story using the idea chart.

Following the example, templates are provided rough draft template, 1 template that allows for students to write down three story ideas that include what happened in the story, who are the characters, and how does the story end. One the 2nd template, students can write down three brief summaries about haunted house story ideas. On the 3rd template, students can write down two brief summaries about haunted house story ideas if the template that includes 3 story ideas is too overwhelming for students. Students will then have a rough draft template that can be filled in. This includes the title of their haunted house story, the characters, the setting, and the plot. Students can then use the rough draft template to write their rough draft. Once students have edited their rough draft, they can use the final draft template that is included or they can type it. A reminder checklist is provided after the rough draft and final draft to remind students to reread their work to check for any mistakes.

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Introduce the history of April Fool's Day then enjoy fun, educational activities that include:

Includes:

History & Timeline Symbolism activity

Awards

Class Debate

Charades

Crossword with answer sheet

Maze

Polls

Prank Reflection

Visual Prank Drawing

Writing Activities

Word Search with answer sheet

Easy to implement and use with students. Uses higher level and critical thinking skills that are great for Pre-Ap/AP. Differentiated lessons for centers or groups.

Ten four-leaf clovers with St. Patrick's Day vocabulary for individual, small or whole group creative writings. Hand one to each student/group and have students use the vocabulary to build creative writings or timed assessment writings. Great for incorporating St. Patrick's Day terminology into lesson plans.

Engage your students with this comprehensive Cinco de Mayo Activity Set, designed to help them have a basic understanding of this Mexican holiday. This set includes a variety of activities suitable for students in grades 2, 3, 4, 5, and even 6.

This activity set includes five different activities that challenge students to learn new vocabulary, facts, and perspectives related to Cinco de Mayo.

The activities are:

• 3 Cinco de Mayo Reading Comprehension Passages: The passages focus on the history of Cinco de Mayo and how this cultural holiday is celebrated. Multiple-choice questions and answer keys are also included for each passage.
• Word Search Puzzle: Find 25 hidden words related to the Cinco de Mayo in a grid of letters. The words can be horizontal, vertical, diagonal, or backward.
• Crossword Puzzle: Solve 10 clues to fill in the crossword puzzle with words related to the Cinco de Mayo.
• Word Scramble: Unscramble 11 words related to Cinco de Mayo and write them in the correct spaces.
• Vocabulary Passage: Read a short passage about the Cinco de Mayo and fill in the blank spaces with the correct words from the vocabulary list. The passage introduces some important terms and concepts related to this cultural event.

Each activity comes with an answer key for teachers and allows students to check their work independently.

You can use this product as a whole-class activity, homework assignment, small group, or independent activity.

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This set of 3 Cinco de Mayo Reading Comprehension Passages with Multiple Choice Questions is designed for students in grades 2, 3, 4, and 5.

It provides an engaging way for students to learn about the cultural significance and traditions associated with Cinco de Mayo.

Each passage explores different aspects of this festive holiday, from celebrations to dances and more. They include;

• Celebrating Cinco de Mayo: This passage explores the significance and traditions associated with Cinco de Mayo. Students will learn about the historical context of the holiday and how it is celebrated.
• Cinco de Mayo Pinata Fun: In this passage, students will discover the joy of pinatas during Cinco de Mayo celebrations.
• The Mexican Hat Dance on Cinco de Mayo: This passage introduces students to the lively and rhythmic Mexican Hat Dance (also known as “Jarabe Tapatío”). Students will explore the dance’s history, its traditional costumes, and the energetic steps involved.

The set includes multiple-choice questions following each passage to assess students’ understanding. Answer keys are provided for easy grading. Teachers can use this resource for whole-class instruction, small group discussions, or independent assignments.

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This resource is a science driven, easy to use pack to use when investigating all things pumpkin! Pumpkinology is a great way to incorporate kindergarten science standards in a fun, fall themed way.

Cut off the top of a pumpkin and let them scoop out the insides to count seeds, estimate how many counting cubes tall is a pumpkin, how many paperclips will it take to fit around the pumpkin? Will the pumpkin sink or float? What is the life cycle of a pumpkin? Color or use tissue paper to produce a tear art version to create their very own pumpkin.

I use this resource in my classroom on October 31st as part of our fall party! We investigate all things pumpkin and the grand finale is when we carve a face on the pumpkin, add in baking soda, vinegar and green food coloring to make the pumpkin explode (outside of course)! This is a day your students will remember for years to come!

Teachers can use it as a:

• Halloween party and make each investigation a station
• Week long investigation of pumpkin attributes
• Science project to let little learners estimate what they think will happen
• Fall fun pack
• Lesson on the life cycle of a pumpkin

Happy pumpkin investigating!

Interested in more pumpkin or fall kindergarten resources?

Fall Tear Art Bundle

October Write the Room Math - Real World Pictures

November Write the Room Math - Real World Pictures

Build Your Own Haunted House

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Special Education St. Patrick's Day Activity Bundle

This special education St. Patrick's Day activity teaches students the history of the St. Patrick's Day and how we can celebrate it. Follow the weekly schedule laid out for each day for Monday-Friday with St. Patrick themed Reading/LA Activities, Math Activities, and Fine Motor activities. Students will end this unit with a better understanding of St. Patty's Day. There are two levels included in this unit.

Visuals are paired with text throughout the St. Patrick's Day activities.

Included:

St. Patrick's Day Book

St. Patrick's Day Adapted Book

Vocabulary Cards (level 1 and 2)

Vocabulary Tracing

Vocabulary and definition match (level 1 and 2)

Comprehension Pages (level 1 and 2)

Sort St. Patrick's Day and other holidays (level 1 and 2)

Look and Find Holiday Symbols

St. Patrick's Day Patterns (level 1 and 2)

Count Holiday Symbols (level 1 and 2)

Add St. Patrick's Day Symbols (level 1 and 2)

Subtract St. Patrick's Day Symbols (level 1 and 2)

Line Tracing

Cutting Practice

2 Coloring Pages

This product is part of YEAR LONG HOLIDAY UNIT BUNDLE.

Holidays Included:

1. Back to School
2. Veteran's Day
3. Thanksgiving
4. Christmas
5. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
6. Valentine's Day
7. St. Patrick's Day
8. Groundhog Day
9. Summer
10. Columbus Day

What's in a bundle?

• Unit Lesson Plans
• Holiday Book
• Adapted Holiday Book
• Vocabulary Words
• Comprehension Practice
• Tracing
• Matching
• Counting
• Cutting
• Coloring

Each Unit includes a few of the following:

• Patterns
• Adding
• Subtracting
• Money
• Graphing
• More or Less Than
• Shapes

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This Groundhog Day Unit for Special Education and is paired with a week-long lesson plan, making this the perfect print-and-go unit. This unit explains what Groundhog Day is. Students will end this unit with a better understanding of groundhogs and how this day is celebrated in America. There are two levels included in this unit. Visuals are paired with text throughout the activities.

Included:

• Groundhog Day Book
• Groundhog Day Adapted Book
• Vocabulary Cards (Level 1 and 2)
• Comprehension Pages (Level 1 and 2)
• Match Vocabulary to definitions or visuals (Level 1 and 2)
• Sort Groundhog Day and other holidays (Level 1 and 2)
• Vocabulary Tracing
• Count Groundhog Day Symbols (Level 1 and 2)
• Label the Color (Level 1 and 2)
• Counting pg 2 (Level 1 and 2)
• ABA Patterns
• More Than
• Groundhog Symbols Line Tracing
• Two Groundhog Symbols Cutting Practice
• Two Ground Coloring Pages

This product is part of YEAR LONG HOLIDAY UNIT BUNDLE.

Holidays Included:

1. Back to School
2. Veteran's Day
3. Thanksgiving
4. Christmas
5. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
6. Valentine's Day
7. St. Patrick's Day
8. Groundhog Day
9. Summer

What's in a bundle?

• Unit Lesson Plans
• Holiday Book
• Adapted Holiday Book
• Vocabulary Words
• Comprehension Practice
• Tracing
• Matching
• Counting
• Cutting
• Coloring

Each Unit includes a few of the following:

• Patterns
• Adding
• Subtracting
• Money
• Graphing
• More or Less Than
• Shapes

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Adapted Christmas Unit

This special education, Christmas unit engages students during the Holiday Season. Also included in this print-and-go bundle is a lesson plan for the week. Students will end this unit with a better understanding of traditional Christmas stories and activities. There are two levels included in this unit. Visuals are paired with text throughout the activities. This unit can be used for special education, preschool or kindergarten classrooms.

Literacy

Beginning letter sound

Comprehension Page

Letter Tracing

Vocabulary Cards

Sweets vs. Vegetable Sort

Color by Sight Word

Math

Which one is different

Counting Worksheet

Counting book

Match Gingerbread Men

Color Sort

Shape Sort

Fine Motor

Cutting practice page

Coloring pages

Decorate your own Gingerbread Man

This product is part of YEAR LONG HOLIDAY UNIT BUNDLE.

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Holidays Included:

1. Back to School
2. Veteran's Day
3. Thanksgiving
4. Christmas
5. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
6. Valentine's Day
7. St. Patrick's Day
8. Groundhog Day
9. Summer
10. Columbus Day

What's in a bundle?

• Unit Lesson Plans
• Holiday Book
• Adapted Holiday Book
• Vocabulary Words
• Comprehension Practice
• Tracing
• Matching
• Counting
• Cutting
• Coloring

Each Unit includes a few of the following:

• Patterns
• Adding
• Subtracting
• Money
• Graphing
• More or Less Than
• Shapes

Columbus Day Adapted Unit

This Columbus Day Special Education Unit Activities and Lesson Plan for Columbus Day is the perfect activity bundle for special education. An easy-to-follow lesson plan is included so that all you have to do is print, and your week-long Columbus Day activities are ready to go! This activity bundle includes a book, comprehension, math, vocabulary, cutting, tracing, coloring, and more! Be sure to check out other units available.

Included Columbus Day Activities:

Math

Search and Find Columbus Day (Levels 1 and 2)

Count Columbus Day Items (Levels 1 and 2)

Columbus Day Patterns (Levels 1 and 2)

Visual Addition (Levels 1 and 2)

Visual Subtraction (Levels 1 and 2)

Columbus Day Money (Level 1 and 2)

Reading

Columbus Day Book (adapted version included)

Vocabulary Cards (Levels 1 and 2)

Vocabulary Tracing

Letter Tracing

Columbus Day and other Holiday Sort (Levels 1 and 2)

Vocabulary Match (Levels 1 and 2)

Book Comprehension (Levels 1 and 2)

Initial Letter Sound (Level 1 and 2)

Fine Motor

Columbus Day Color Match(Levels 1 and 2)

Line Tracing

Columbus Day Cutting Practice

Columbus Day Coloring Pages (3)

Find the Different Item (Levels 1 and 2)

This product is part of YEAR LONG HOLIDAY UNIT BUNDLE.

Holidays Included:

1. Back to School
2. Veteran's Day
3. Thanksgiving
4. Christmas
5. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
6. Valentine's Day
7. St. Patrick's Day
8. Groundhog Day
9. Summer
10. Columbus Day

What's in a bundle?

• Unit Lesson Plans
• Holiday Book
• Adapted Holiday Book
• Vocabulary Words
• Comprehension Practice
• Tracing
• Matching
• Counting
• Cutting
• Coloring

Each Unit includes a few of the following:

• Patterns
• Adding
• Subtracting
• Money
• Graphing
• More or Less Than
• Shapes

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These special education adapted Martin Luther King Jr. activities explain what Martin Luther King Jr. Day is, why we can celebrate it, and gives a historical account of his life and the importance of his work. Students will end this unit with a better understanding of our Civil Rights and how Martin Luther King Jr. brought about change in our nation. There are two levels included in this unit. Visuals are paired with text throughout the activities.

Included:

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Book

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Adapted Book

Vocabulary Cards (Level 1&2)

Comprehension Pages (Level 1 and 2)

Match Vocabulary to definitions or visuals (Level 1 and 2)

Sort Martin Luther King Jr. Day and other holidays (Level 1 and 2)

Vocabulary Tracing

Count Civil Rights Symbols (Level 1 and 2)

Complete the Patterns (Level 1 and 2)

Civil Rights Symbols Line Tracing

Civil Rights Symbols Cutting Practice

I Have a Dream Coloring Page

This product is part of YEAR LONG HOLIDAY UNIT BUNDLE.

Holidays Included:

1. Back to School
2. Veteran's Day
3. Thanksgiving
4. Christmas
5. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
6. Valentine's Day
7. St. Patrick's Day
8. Groundhog Day
9. Summer
10. Columbus Day

What's in a bundle?

• Unit Lesson Plans
• Holiday Book
• Adapted Holiday Book
• Vocabulary Words
• Comprehension Practice
• Tracing
• Matching
• Counting
• Cutting
• Coloring

Each Unit includes a few of the following:

• Patterns
• Adding
• Subtracting
• Money
• Graphing
• More or Less Than
• Shapes

Check Out this MASSIVE Bundle HERE!!!

Vous cherchez une unité attrayante et significative pour vos élèves sur le jour du Souvenir ?

J'en avais marre des activités de coloriage et des recherches de mots, et peut-être recherchez-vous quelque chose de plus mature mais avec un contenu qui n'est pas trop intense pour vos pré-adolescents et adolescents. Le jour du Souvenir mérite des discussions profondes et réflexives.

Cette unité de 45 pages engagera vos élèves dans une discussion active et les amènera à réfléchir sur : la guerre, la liberté, le sacrifice, la neutralité, la mémoire, la paix et le conflit. Des images et des détails poignants leur permettront de mieux comprendre le symbolisme du coquelicot, le jour de l'Armistice, l'Holocauste d'Hitler et le rôle que les Canadiens ont joué dans les deux guerres mondiales. Il leur fera explorer brièvement la Première Guerre mondiale et la Seconde Guerre mondiale ainsi que certaines guerres actuelles.

Trois pièces de compréhension (sur la crête de Vimy, sur le poème de MacCrae et sur la Seconde Guerre mondiale) fourniront des moyens d'évaluation pour la collecte de données pour les prochains bulletins! Deux invites d'écriture persuasives sont également fournies.

** Mes documents évoluent constamment et j'ajoute des activités, des imprimables et du matériel didactique dès que je les réalise pour mon propre usage. Mon groupe est à plusieurs niveaux et la plupart de mes élèves nécessitent des adaptations sous forme d'organisateurs graphiques. Par conséquent, mes documents reflètent une classe à plusieurs niveaux. **

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Get ready for your upcoming visit to the pumpkin patch with this field trip unit! Includes reading passages and fun activities for before and after the field trip, as well as a trip reflection activity that can be used for any field trip.

Includes:

• Parent/Teacher information sheet that gives a quick run down of all the pumpkin patch information included in the unit

Pre-Trip Activities

• Pumpkin Patch reading passage
• Pumpkin Life Cycle activity in full color and black & white
• History of Pumpkin reading passage
• Three Sisters reading passage
• Three Sisters writing and drawing activity for younger students
• Three Sisters writing and drawing activity for older students
• Pumpkin Baking activities - comes with instructions, plus 4 recipes to chose from (these could also be done post-trip)

Post-Trip Activities

• Field Trip Log - for homeschoolers to track the year's field trips
• Field Trip Reflection - comes in two difficulty levels
• Home Again reading passage
• Roasted Pumpkin Seeds baking instructions
• Jack o' Lantern drawing activity
• Inside the Pumpkin drawing activity
• Inside the Pumpkin labeling worksheet
• Additional resources sheet

The Pumpkin Patch Field Trip Unit is part of my Field Trip Unit Series. The series was created with homeschoolers in mind, but can be adapted to be used in a classroom as well. Field trips are a great way to supplement learning, but often homeschoolers don’t get any background information on the location of their field trip and want to enrich their experience by expanding the learning at home before and after the trip. These units help give information and fun activities before and after the field trip.

These units are available in PreK/Kinder, Elementary, and Middle & High School levels. All Pumpkin Patch Field Trip Units follow the same outline and the parent/teacher info sheet is the same for all three so that if you have children of several ages, you can seamlessly teach them together. Homeschooling parents and teachers taking multiple grades on the trip can easily combine different units. Check out all of the levels below, as well as a money saving bundle.

Pumpkin Patch Field Trip Unit - PreK Preschool and Kindergarten

Pumpkin Patch Field Trip Unit - Elementary School

Pumpkin Patch Field Trip Unit - Middle & High School

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