6th Grade Creative Writing Activities

Transform your middle school ELA classroom with this comprehensive bundle of 12 highly engaging short story units. Each unit is meticulously designed to provide a full week of dynamic lessons, complete with detailed plans, interactive slides, a choice activity board, Socratic seminar questions, three STAAR-aligned essay prompts, a film vs. text Venn diagram, and the text PDF. These short stories will captivate your students and enhance their literary analysis skills, making learning both fun and meaningful.

Included Short Stories:

1. The Most Dangerous Game
2. Sorry, Wrong Number
3. The Hitchhiker
4. The Way Up to Heaven
5. Lamb to the Slaughter
6. The Landlady
7. The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street
8. Harrison Bergeron
9. Examination Day
10. The Pedestrian
11. All Summer in a Day
12. There Will Come Soft Rains

Bundle Features:

1. Comprehensive 5-Day Lesson Plans: Each story unit includes a detailed five-day lesson plan, ensuring a structured approach to teaching. Lessons are aligned with educational standards and include clear objectives and outcomes.

2. Interactive Slides: Engage your students with interactive slides that guide them through the story, provide context, and facilitate discussions. These slides are designed to keep students focused and involved.

3. Choice Activity Board: Each unit comes with a creative choice board, allowing students to demonstrate their understanding through various projects such as writing an alternate ending, creating a comic strip, designing a literary brochure, and more.

4. Socratic Seminar Questions: Encourage critical thinking and in-depth discussion with six thought-provoking Socratic seminar questions for each story. These questions help students delve deeper into the text and analyze its themes, characters, and literary elements.

5. Three STAAR-Aligned Essay Prompts: Each unit includes three essay prompts (argumentative, correspondence, and informational) that are aligned with STAAR standards, helping students practice their writing skills and prepare for standardized assessments.

6. Film vs. Text Venn Diagram: Enhance your students' analytical skills with a film vs. text Venn diagram activity. Students compare and contrast the short story with its film adaptation, focusing on key similarities and differences.

7. Text PDF: Each unit comes with a PDF of the short story, making it easy to provide students with the text for reading and annotation.

Why Choose This Bundle?

• Engaging Content: These short stories are highly engaging and perfect for capturing the interest of middle school students. The diverse selection of stories includes suspense, science fiction, dystopian themes, and more.
• Comprehensive and Ready-to-Use: Save time with ready-to-use lesson plans, activities, and resources. Each unit is designed for easy implementation, ensuring you can focus on teaching and engaging your students.
• Develop Critical Thinking: The activities and discussions included in each unit promote critical thinking, literary analysis, and deeper understanding of the text.
• Flexible and Adaptable: The bundle provides flexibility in teaching, with a variety of activities and assessment options to suit different learning styles and classroom needs.

Perfect for middle school humanities teachers, this bundle offers everything you need to deliver engaging and effective ELA lessons throughout the year. Enrich your curriculum and inspire your students with these timeless short stories and comprehensive teaching resources.

A Whole School Year Of Daily Writing Prompts for Year 3-6 Students

Transform your classroom with our comprehensive set of daily writing prompts designed specifically for Year 3-6 students. This collection spans the entire US school year, ensuring your students engage in writing activities that are not only fun but also educational and seasonally relevant.

What's Inside:

• Seasonal Prompts: Reflect the changing seasons and keep students excited about their writing. From the vibrant colours of fall to the blossoming flowers of spring, each prompt captures the essence of the time of year.
• Holiday Themed Writing: Celebrate and explore major holidays with prompts that spark creativity and deepen understanding. Students can write about Thanksgiving traditions, New Year resolutions, and more.
• Variety of Writing Styles: Keep your students engaged with a mix of writing styles. They can craft imaginative stories, write heartfelt poems, recount personal experiences, stories, letters and engage in thoughtful self reflection.
• Personal Recounts: Help students develop their narrative skills by writing about their own experiences and sharing their unique perspectives.
• Self Reflection: Encourage introspection with prompts that ask students to reflect on their thoughts, feelings, and growth throughout the year.

Additional Features:

• PDF and PowerPoint Versions: Receive the daily writing prompts for each month as a PDF version for easy printing and a PowerPoint version for digital use, making it simple to display the prompts in your classroom.
• Engaging and Diverse: Each writing prompt is designed to captivate students’ interest and cater to different learning styles.
• Aligned with the US School Year: Ensures that daily writing prompts are relevant and timely, enhancing students’ connection with their writing.
• Boosts Writing Skills: Regular writing practice helps improve literacy, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills.
• Easy to Use: Simply print and distribute the prompts, or display them on your classroom board for daily use.

Make writing an exciting daily adventure for your Year 3-6 students with our year-long collection of daily writing prompts. Perfect for morning work, journal entries, or creative writing assignments, this resource is a must-have for any elementary classroom.

** August, September, October, November, December, January, February, March, April, May and June Writing Prompts **

Check out some of the individual resources

August Writing Prompts

September Writing Prompts

October Writing Prompts

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Welcome to the ultimate Earth day party with our Fun Collections Coloring Pages & Games Bundle at The Students Palace!

Prepare for a slice of excitement as you explore this delightful collection of activities, perfect for sparking creativity and laughter in classrooms and homes alike.

Inside this bundle, you'll find a delicious assortment of engaging content.

Whether you're an educator looking to add some Activities and games to your lessons or a parent seeking engaging activities for your little ones, our Coloring Pages & Games Bundle is the perfect for fun and learning.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• ( PDF + PNG )

• Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper

• High-resolution images

• Unlimited prints

• Great for kids, boys and girls

JUST DOWNLOAD, PRINT AND GET STARTED

• This item comes as a high-resolution PDF + PNG files that you can download straight after purchasing.

• You can print as many copies as you want.

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• No physical product or printed material will be shipped.

• No refunds as this is a digital product.

These easy to use, no prep, substitution plans give you an ideal back up plan to have ready in your classroom just in case. The bundle contains nine close reading activities about influential presidents from U.S. history, and four biography writing units. Ideal for emergency sub plans in fifth grade or sixth grade. The activities focus on George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Harry Truman, John Kennedy, Barack Obama, Franklin Roosevelt and Joe Biden.

25 Lessons, or 25 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed!

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Firstly, there are nine reading comprehension activities, or informational texts, about:

• George Washington
• Thomas Jefferson
• Abraham Lincoln
• Theodore Roosevelt
• Harry Truman
• John Kennedy
• Barack Obama
• Franklin Roosevelt
• Joe Biden

These activities require NO PREP and have a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers. Answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of each document.

Then, there are four biography writing units about George Washington, Barack Obama, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln. The units have been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.

Good luck, I hope you find the resource useful!

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Finally, everything you need to start off the upcoming school year in one easy download! If you're in need of some fun, Back to School activities to make the new academic year less painful, then look no further, this NO PREP MEGA Back to School Money-Saving Bundle includes the 30 resources every teacher is searching for right now:

• Multiple All About Me PrintableTemplates
• Digital Crocs All About Me Google Slides
• First Day Writing Assignments
• Back to School Icebreakers (10 icebreakers)
• Back to School Independent Activity Packet ( 25 pages)
• Would You Rather Icebreaker Game (100 slides)
• Time Capsule Project Activity Packet (22 pages)
• Time Capsule Worksheet & Writing
• All About Me Bulletin Board Set (with 3 printable banners)
• Welcome Back to School Banners (2)
• Open House Bundle Easy Download
• Back to School Retro Google Slides Presentation
• Meet the Teacher (PowerPoint) Introduce yourself to your new students and their families.
• Open House Brochure (PowerPoint) All your important info/dates go in this brochure as well as your contact information.
• Welcome Letter (PowerPoint) Inform parents about your expectations and communicate details about classroom procedures.
• Sign-In Sheet (PowerPoint) Keep a record of who visited your classroom and obtain important contact info at the same time.
• All About Me Banner (PDF) An activity for the first day of school that you can also string up into a banner for some classroom decor.
• 25 Retro Boho Growth Mindset Posters (PDF) Trendy designs and uplifting messages for students which can be displayed in the classroom or in the hallway.

Plus, so much more!

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Dive into the fantastical world of Classrooms & Chimeras with our Ultimate Bundle, packed with 19 interactive resources! This all-in-one TTRPG classroom kit is ideal for educators who want to introduce immersive storytelling, strategic thinking, and collaborative problem-solving in a way that resonates with students’ love for adventure. Inspired by Dungeons & Dragons, this bundle combines everything you need to transform your classroom into a world of mythical quests and imaginative learning. Here's everything you get:

Bundle Highlights:

1. The Chimera Compendium
   A monster manual filled with a variety of creatures to challenge students, from goblins to the feathered fury, Ghorbash. Let students strategize, explore, and confront their fears as they encounter each unique creature!
2. Character Creator Template
   A fresh character template for students to design their own heroes, fostering creativity and individuality in gameplay.
3. 6 Premade Character Sheets
   Ready-to-go characters including Gorim, Zephyra, Shadowtide, Aerin, Valerius, and Whispering Wind—each crafted with unique backstories and skills to add depth to your campaign.
4. Character Creator + Premades Bundle with Bonus Ghorbash
   This bundle includes all character creation tools and premade sheets plus Ghorbash the Feathered Fury, complete with a powerful ultimate attack!
5. The Student's Handbook
   A comprehensive guide to everything Classrooms & Chimeras, teaching students how to build characters, play with respect, and master the rules. The handbook focuses on cooperative gameplay, ensuring a positive, skill-building experience.
6. Classroom Master Guide - Episode 1: The Portals of Possibilities Campaign
   Embark on the first adventure with Mr. Jenkins, Slimes, and Goblins as your students unravel mysteries, solve puzzles, and navigate the dungeon!
7. The Portals of Possibilities Interactive Presentation - Episode 1
   An interactive PowerPoint version of the first campaign, fully hyperlinked and ideal for creating immersive experiences with real-time choices. Students feel fully in control as they guide their characters through various challenges.
8. Classrooms & Chimeras Daily and Lesson Planner
   An essential day-by-day planner to support educators as they guide students through lessons and gameplay, offering seamless integration of Classrooms & Chimeras into daily schedules.
9. Classrooms & Chimeras - Episode 2: The Machine
   The thrilling sequel in the campaign! As students search deeper for their friend Max, they encounter creatures like giant rats, arachnids, and the mighty Jurogumo. Each choice shapes the adventure in unexpected ways.
10. Hitpoint HUD Tracker
    A health-tracking tool with customizable character body diagrams. Students can visually track where they get hit for a fully immersive, tactical experience.
11. Leveling Up! - Spells & Cantrips
    Equip your students with knowledge on spells and cantrips to level up their characters. This guide breaks down the different spell types and damage scales, making sure they progress wisely.
12. Coloring Book
    A mindful activity companion that lets students explore the world of Classrooms & Chimeras in a relaxed, artistic way. Great for reinforcing creativity and enhancing focus.

Why Educators Love This Bundle:

• Comprehensive and Engaging: This complete set brings every part of Classrooms & Chimeras to life, offering all the resources and tools to set up, teach, and enjoy a TTRPG experience in the classroom.
• Teaches Essential Skills: Classrooms & Chimeras integrates lessons on critical thinking, teamwork, and emotional regulation, with a format that appeals to young adventurers.
• Immersive Storytelling: Designed to spark imagination, the campaigns and character-building experiences immerse students in an engaging world where they are the heroes.
• Interactive Presentations: With Episode 1’s interactive presentation and detailed guides for each campaign episode, educators have all they need to create captivating, story-driven learning environments.
• Adaptable for All Levels: From beginners to more advanced TTRPG players, this bundle offers tools and options to support every student.

What’s Included in This Bundle:

• 2 Campaign Episodes (Portals of Possibilities and The Machine)
• Character Creation Templates & 6 Premade Characters
• Student’s Handbook and Classroom Master Guides
• Interactive Presentation, Daily Planner, Hitpoint HUD, and Spell Guides
• Coloring Book for Mindful Activities

Equip your classroom with the Classrooms & Chimeras Ultimate Bundle and unlock a world of adventure and educational fun. Whether you're new to TTRPGs or a seasoned storyteller, this bundle is crafted to make teaching an unforgettable adventure!

Find our other Classrooms & Chimeras materials below!

• The Chimera Compendium - A monster manual of all the monsters in the game... so far.
• The Character Creator Template - a fresh character creator template for creating new characters for Classrooms & Chimeras
• The 6 Premade Character Sheets - 6 Premade characters including Gorim, Zephyra, Shadowtide, Aerin, Valerius and Whispering Wind
• The Character Creator + Premades Bundle with bonus Ghorbash - The whole character bundle with a bonus feathered fury with a pretty terrifying ultimate attack!
• The Student's Handbook - A guide to everything Classrooms & Chimeras instructing you on how to make a unique character and play, but more importantly, how to play well!
• The Classroom Master Guide - Episode 1: The Portals of Possibilities Campaign - A guide on how to run a TTRPG Classrooms & Chimeras game including all the content from the first campaign with the dreaded Mr. Jenkins, Slimes and Goblins!
• The Portal of Possibilities Interactive Presentation - Episode 1 - An interactive hyperlinked version of the TTRPG Classrooms & Chimeras game!
• The Classrooms & Chimeras Daily and Lesson Planner - A day-by-day companion to make sure you can be the best teacher you can be!
• Classrooms & Chimeras - Episode 2 The Machine - The second instalment of the Portals of Possibilities Campaign!
• Classrooms & Chimeras - Hitpoint HUD Tracker - A way to track your damage and where you get hit for more immersive roleplay
• Classrooms & Chimeras - Leveling Up! - Spells & Cantrips - A helpful guide to helping your students/players level up effectively!
• Classrooms & Chimeras - Coloring Book - A coloring book for mindful C&C coloring!

Help your reluctant writers practice their grammar through building and punctuating sentences, expanding sentences with parts of speech, and combining sentences with this activity bundle of 9 printable and digital activities. Ideal for both GenEd and SpEd teachers with struggling and reluctant writers.

Students also begin writing pieces by building word banks in order to tell a short story or write expository and opinion writing pieces. Throughout each of the activities, students communicate their ideas and collaborate with peers while giving and accepting peer feedback during the revision process.

I have used each of these resources with my students over the years. I have found that low-stakes writing activities that include an element of game-like fun and peer collaboration work best. It turns the most reluctant of writers into a writing enthusiast.

Bundle Includes:

• Sentence Combining Task Cards
• Writing Intervention: Activities to Help Reluctant Writers
• Expanding Paragraph Practice
• Picture Writing Prompts with Word Banks
• Build a Sentence: Comma Rules
• Editable Digital Picture Prompts with Buildable Word Banks
• Writing Revision Tools: Peer Feedback
• Parts of Speech Activities: Word Tiles for Sentence Building, Bingo, Bookmark
• Parts of Speech Games for Grammar Review

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Physical Science Chemistry Physics mega bundle with worksheets, puzzles, interactive notebook resources, coloring notes covering elements, periodic table, chemical reactions, physical science formulas and equations and a lot more!

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Reading Skills for a Full Year!

Engaging Reading Skills Practice Activities for Use With Any Book or Story.

12 different skills include:

Main Idea

Author's Purpose

Cause and Effect

Setting

Metacognition

Figurative Language

Fact and Opinion

Compare and Contrast

Making Connections - *NEW*

Check for Understanding

Character Analysis - *NEW*

Figurative Language

-Allusion

-Idioms

-Simile and Metaphor

-Personification

-Hyperbole

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More Great Resources From Kile's Classroom

• Reading Comprehension Graphic Organizers - Differentiated Printable and Editable
• 5th / 6th Grade Poetry Elements Read & Write Poems Lessons & Graphic Organizers
• Idioms.
• Writing Graphic Organizer Bundle.
• Language Interactive Notebook Pages for the Whole Year.
• Compare and Contrast Interactive Notebook and Student Activities.

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Get all of my Cute Animal Products for your preschool, kindergarten, or first grade classroom here! This is the perfect way to sprinkle some fun into fine motor skill practice during your classroom centers or morning bell ringers.

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• Affirmation Cards
• Alphabet Flashcards
• Alphabet Posters
• Alphabet Tracing Worksheets
• Clip Cards
• Number Posters
• Scavenger Hunt
• Word Wall
• Write the Room
• Writing Paper

MORE TO COME.

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1. Preschool and kindergarten teachers looking to enhance early literacy skills.
2. Elementary educators seeking visually appealing resources for language arts lessons.
3. Homeschooling parents desiring interactive and stimulating learning materials.
4. Special education teachers fostering language development in diverse learners.
5. Speech therapists engaging students in multisensory alphabet activities.

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• Simplify lesson planning with visually striking resources. Effortlessly integrate these posters into literacy centers, bulletin boards, or as visual aids during instruction.
• Capture students' attention with captivating animal images that spark curiosity and facilitate letter recognition.

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This bundle includes a great range of activities perfect for grades 5-8 for all of February!

1. Speed Friending Activity: A dynamic classroom icebreaker designed for middle and high school students. It includes a comprehensive teacher protocol, an interactive Google Slides presentation, engaging conversation rounds with embedded timers, a note-taking sheet, and a reflection writing prompt. Ideal for building classroom community, enhancing behavior management, and fostering open communication.
2. ELA Matchmaker Review Game: An 81-page ELA review resource covering synonyms, antonyms, figurative language, literary elements, and affixes & roots. It includes printable and digital versions for flexible classroom use, promoting interactive learning and critical thinking in literary concepts.
3. Black History Month Digital Resource: A set of 45 Google Slides featuring 15 influential African American artists. This resource includes detailed informational texts, short videos, and interactive response prompts. It's a comprehensive tool for exploring African American history and art, ideal for daily classroom activities.
4. Civil Rights Movement Song Analysis: Titled 'Harmony of Hope,' this resource integrates Valentine's Day and Black History Month themes for middle schoolers. It includes a Google Slides presentation and a comprehensive PDF packet, featuring analysis of seven influential Civil Rights era songs.
5. GenZ Valentine's Day Cards: A collection of 24 unique, humorous, and inclusive Valentine's Day cards suitable for middle school students. These printable cards are gender-neutral, featuring relatable puns and high-quality graphics, adding a fun twist to traditional valentine exchanges.
6. The Science of Crushes and Heartbreak: An educational resource that blends science with Valentine's Day themes, targeting middle schoolers. It includes an article, a mini-lesson in Google Slides, a graphic organizer, and analytical questions. This resource enhances understanding of text features and author's purpose.
7. Valentine's Day Argumentative Writing Resource: A tool for grades 4-8 to enhance argumentative writing skills. It features 28 'Would You Rather' prompts, available in both PDF and Google Slides, to encourage debate and persuasive writing. Ideal for various classroom activities, including warm-ups and group discussions.

This bundle contains four play scripts: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Macbeth, Hamlet and Richard III. It also contains six close reading activities; a biography writing unit about William Shakespeare and a discussion based writing unit about which play was his greatest.

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The six close reading activities, or reading comprehension activities, are about:

• The Life of William Shakespeare
• Macbeth
• Hamlet
• Romeo & Juliet
• Richard III
• A Midsummer Night's Dream

These activities require NO PREP and have a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity, crossword puzzle and wordsearch for those fast finishers. Answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of each document.

Secondly, there is a biography writing unit about William Shakespeare. The unit has been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.

Finally, there is a discussion based writing unit discussing which play is his greatest - Romeo & Juliet, Macbeth or Hamlet. The unit has been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.

For a digital version of this bundle that can be completed on tablets and computers check out the Shakespeare Mega Bundle of Play Scripts & Digital & Print Activities.

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This Figurative Language Short Passage BUNDLE includes every passage set in my shop with 3 close reading and writing worksheets each! ***Answer Keys Included!

Figurative Language Short Passage Sets are a no-prep, printable close reading activity that's perfect for middle school and high school. Each passage has between 206-226 words and is filled with between 14-19 examples of figurative language, such as hyperbole, metaphor, simile, and personification. I’ve found that although my students can tell me the definition of these terms, simile is the only one they can truly pick out in a text. As a result, their writing is filled with overused similes that need work! These figurative language passage sets are rigorous, use higher-level words and phrases, and in addition to merely identifying the different types, students will be asked to discuss the impact it has on the reader, as they’re asked to do on standardized testing. Simply print and go! There is truly no preparation needed, which is why this set is perfect to leave for sub plans, bell ringers, homework, test prep, review or assessment!

Four Corners Figurative Language Activity is a fun whole-group game or review activity. Your students will love moving around the room as you click through the 40 examples of figurative language, such as hyperbole, metaphor, simile, and personification. You will love this well-organized activity that allows students to test their knowledge, get exposure to high-quality examples, and even learn something new! This is an activity I use in my classroom every year during our narrative writing unit and I know your students will love it!

WHAT'S INCLUDED...

Printable Worksheets

• Figurative Language Short Passage Set 1

• Figurative Language Short Passage Set 2

• Figurative Language Short Passage Set 3

• Figurative Language Short Passage Set 4

• Figurative Language Short Passage Set- St. Patrick's Day Theme

• Figurative Language Short Passage Set- Rosa Parks (Suitable for either Black History Month or Woman's History Month)

• Four Corners Figurative Language Game

Each set includes...

► Task 1: Read and Highlight a Figurative Language Passage

► Task 2: Write a Similar Figurative Language Passage Using a Checklist

► Task 3: Figurative Language Analysis Graphic Organizer

► Answer Keys

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Welcome to the ultimate Earth Poetree Education 2023 - 2024 Academic Bundle! This comprehensive bundle includes everything we've created and discussed, tailored for a variety of educational needs. As a Grade 2 teacher and with the collaboration of my partner, a kindergarten teacher, we have crafted resources that cater to elementary students, extra-curricular activities (ECAs), and younger learners. Enjoy a 20% discount on this extensive collection designed to enhance teaching and learning throughout the academic year.

Bundle Highlights:

1. SMART Goals Worksheet:

• Three-page worksheet guiding students to understand and set SMART goals in overall school life, math, and ELA.

1. First Day | Soft Start | Get To Know Your Class | Welcome Packet | Bundle:

• Includes baseline tests, Euro 2024 football worksheet, "Walk Me Through the Life of You" worksheet, getting to know you workpacket, welcome packet template, magical meet the teacher template, design your own planet activity, getting to know the class bingo, and a space-themed registration guide.

1. Magical Meet The Teacher Template Editable | Meet the Teacher Co-teacher Letter:

• Enchanting editable template to introduce teachers and co-teachers with a cover page, introduction, and fun facts.

1. Get To Know You Bingo | Meet the Class | Ice Breakers | Back to School | Summer:

• Interactive 5x5 bingo grid to encourage students to find classmates who match specific prompts.

1. Doctor Dramatic Play | Roleplay - Doctor Pretend Play | My Pretend Hospital Bundle:

• Includes play doctor checklist, tray labels, poster and printables, DIY first aid box, and doctor/nurse ID cards with a fake credit card.

1. Restaurant Dramatic Play Roleplay - Waiter Pretend Play | My Pretend Restaurant Bundle:

• Features station posters, DIY pizza kit, pizza order checklist, pizza shop tray labels, chef/waiter ID cards, and a comprehensive menu with interactive check marks.

1. Restaurant Dramatic Play | Roleplay - Waiter Pretend Restaurant Bunting Italian:

• Vibrant bunting spelling "RISTORANTE" with Italian restaurant symbols.

1. Earth Day Activities:

• Includes a speaking and listening activity where students design their own planet, Earth Day bunting craftivity, and Earth Day escape room.

1. Morning Book:

• A 20-page (one month) morning book with weekly check-in pages, mindful coloring, community activities, word boggle pages, and more.

1. Writing Portfolio Workbook:

• Focused on fable writing, covering narrative standards with activities like idea development, mindmapping, fable structure analysis, and more.

1. Reading Workbook:

• Eight-week workpack covering RL.2.1, RL.2.2, RL.2.3, RL.2.6, and RL.2.9 standards with diverse fables and folktales.

1. Classrooms & Chimeras Resources:

• Includes the Student's Handbook, Chimera Compendium, Classroom Master Guide, interactive presentation for the Portals of Possibilities campaign, character creation templates, premades, and bonus Gorbhash the Feathered Fury card.

1. Classrooms & Chimeras - Monster Card Probability Games:

• Probability dice game trial with 8 monster cards and engaging attributes.

1. Teacher Toolbox Labels:

• Boho pastel and vibrant color labels for organizing classroom supplies.

1. 4th of July Crafts:

• Includes toilet roll streamers, collaborative flag poster, butterfly puppets, and patriotic wind catchers.

1. Juneteenth Coloring Page:

• Features a lively street festival scene with space for students to draw their own interpretation of Juneteenth.

1. Interactive Reading Story Game:

• A Twine-based story game where students solve puzzles to escape a hotel room, promoting reading comprehension and problem-solving skills.

1. Alphabet Flashcards:

• A-Z flashcards with letters on one side and pictures, phrases, and words on the other, including an American 'k' option.

1. Jolly Phonics Roll and Write Printout Centers:

• Worksheets for Groups 1-7, helping students practice phonics through engaging roll and write activities.

1. Create Your Own Pokémon Activity:

• A four-step process for students to design their own Pokémon, including quizzes, drawing, and writing activities.

1. Zones of Regulation Inside Out & Inside Out 2 Poster:

• Teaches emotions through mood monsters, an emotions rollercoaster, and a volcano-themed zones of regulation chart.

1. Earth Poetree Education Blogpost:

• Provides an overview of the resources and their benefits for teachers, parents, and students.

1. Doctor Dramatic Play | Roleplay - Doctor Pretend Play | Hospital Bunting:

• Includes 8 letters spelling out "HOSPITAL" and 2 hospital symbols to enhance the dramatic play environment.

1. Restaurant Dramatic Play | Roleplay - Waiter Pretend Play | My Restaurant Menu:

• Comprehensive menu with drinks, food items, and desserts, each with a picture, flavor text, and check mark circles for interactive play.

1. Restaurant Dramatic Play | Roleplay - Waiter Pretend Play | My Chef Waiter ID Card:

• Includes male and female chef ID cards, waiter and waitress ID cards, and a fake credit card for roleplay transactions.

1. Thank You Tags:

• Black and white and color tags with customizable spaces for teachers to write personalized messages.

1. St. Patrick's Day Crafts:

• Includes four festive crafts: toilet roll streamers, collaborative flag poster, butterfly puppets, and patriotic wind catchers.

1. April Fools Test:

• Fun and engaging test where the answers spell out "HAPPY APRIL FOOLS," with a trick to only complete the first question and then draw on the back.

1. Aquarium | Terrarium Design Planning Template:

• Planning template for students to design their own aquarium or terrarium, fostering creativity and environmental awareness.

1. Radio Workpack for ECAs:

• Comprehensive workpack for setting up and running a classroom radio station, perfect for ECAs and enhancing speaking and listening skills.

1. Noun Hunt Scavenger Activity:

• Follow-up activity to a 60-second grammar YouTube video, where students hunt for and identify nouns in their environment.

1. Report Card Comment Cheat Sheet:

• Uses ChatGPT 3.5 to generate whole class comments in minutes, covering homeroom, ELA, math, health, science, and social studies.

1. Geometric Maths Sprints:

• Fast-paced and engaging math sprints focusing on geometric concepts to boost students' math skills.

1. Homophone Heartbreaks:

• Match the hearts with the correct homophones in this fun and educational activity with 14 different pairs.

1. Whole Class Human-Sized Monopoly:

• Based on America for International Day, with poster templates for various states and research pages to help students learn about each state.

1. Fallout 4 - Create Your Own Vault Dweller Character:

• Creative writing workbook where students build their character with SPECIAL attributes and write their backstory and adventure.

1. Classrooms & Chimeras Daily Planner:

• Themed daily planner with reminders for meals and water, a lesson plan page with sections for objectives, vocabulary, activities, and assessments.

1. Parts of Speech Posters | Adventure Classroom Decor:

• Includes Article Airport, Adjective Energy, Noun Town, Verb Suburb, Adverb Attractions, and Conjunction Junction, with a map theme to aid in teaching grammar.

1. Juneteenth Coloring Page:

• Lively street festival scene with musical performances, a barbecue area, and flags, with space for students to draw their interpretation of Juneteenth.

1. Get to Know You Football:

• Euro 2024-themed activity where students draw their favorite color, animal, food, football team, film/TV show, game, subject, and their name inside a football.

1. Meditation Video and Rainbow Breathing Activity:

• 2-minute 28-second video with a calm soundtrack, square breathing exercise, and rainbow coloring activity to help students focus and calm down.

1. Create Your Own Fable Project:

• Guides students through crafting their own fables with embedded morals and rules, including a wanted poster in Chinese for their animal character.

1. Quarter 1 Writing Portfolio Workbook:

• Focused on fable writing, covering narrative standards with activities like idea development, mindmapping, fable structure analysis, and more.

1. Blank Fable Template:

• Ready-to-use template for students to plan and write their own fables.

1. Triphase Fable Assessment Rubric:

• A standards-based rubric for assessing students' fable writing at three critical stages: emergence, development, and performance.

1. Earth Day Acrostic Poem Worksheet:

• Features examples of summer acrostic poems and space for students to write and illustrate their own poems.

1. Design Your Own Pokémon Activity:

• A four-step process for students to design their own Pokémon, including quizzes, drawing, and writing activities.

1. Meditation Video and Rainbow Breathing Activity:

• 2-minute 28-second video with a calm soundtrack, square breathing exercise, and rainbow coloring activity to help students focus and calm down.

1. Zones of Regulation Inside Out & Inside Out 2 Poster:

• Teaches emotions through mood monsters, an emotions rollercoaster, and a volcano-themed zones of regulation chart.

1. Alphabet Flashcards:

• A-Z flashcards with letters on one side and pictures, phrases, and words on the other, including an American 'k' option.

1. Get to Know You Football:

• Euro 2024-themed activity where students draw their favorite color, animal, food, football team, film/TV show, game, subject, and their name inside a football.

1. Juneteenth Coloring Page:

• Lively street festival scene with musical performances, a barbecue area, and flags, with space for students to draw their interpretation of Juneteenth.

1. Pizza Checklist Worksheet:

• Students ask customers about their preferred pizza base and toppings, and rate their pizza.

1. Pizza Shop Tray Labels:

• Eight different labels for pizza toppings: peppers, onions, olives, mushrooms, bacon, pepperoni, basil, and pineapple.

1. Restaurant Dramatic Play | Roleplay - Waiter Pretend Play | My Chef Waiter ID Card:

• Includes male and female chef ID cards, waiter and waitress ID cards, and a fake credit card for roleplay transactions.

1. Restaurant Dramatic Play | Roleplay - Waiter Pretend Play | My Pretend Restaurant Bundle:

• Comprehensive bundle of all restaurant-related roleplay items, including station posters, DIY pizza kit, pizza order checklist, tray labels, and a menu.

1. Restaurant Dramatic Play | Roleplay - Waiter Pretend Restaurant Bunting Italian:

• Vibrant bunting spelling "RISTORANTE" with Italian restaurant symbols.

1. Earth Day Escape Room:

• Interactive escape room where students solve riddles and puzzles related to the three Rs: reduce, reuse, recycle.

1. Earth Day Speaking and Listening Activity:

• Students design their own planet and present it to the class, enhancing creativity and public speaking skills.

1. Earth Day Bunting Craftivity:

• Printable craft where students write "Recycle, Reduce, Reuse" on a stem with leaves and create a bunting for classroom decoration.

1. St. Patrick's Day Crafts:

• Includes four festive crafts: toilet roll streamers, collaborative flag poster, butterfly puppets, and patriotic wind catchers.

1. St. Patrick's Day Wordsearch:

• Engaging word search activity featuring words related to St. Patrick's Day.

1. St. Patrick's Day Pot of Gold Counting Activity:

• Printable activity where students count coins and place them in a pot of gold.

1. St. Patrick's Day Scavenger Hunt:

• Fun scavenger hunt with six icons related to St. Patrick's Day.

1. Meditation Video and Rainbow Breathing Activity:

• 2-minute 28-second video with a calm soundtrack, square breathing exercise, and rainbow coloring activity to help students focus and calm down.

1. Zones of Regulation Inside Out & Inside Out 2 Poster:

• Teaches emotions through mood monsters, an emotions rollercoaster, and a volcano-themed zones of regulation chart.

1. Alphabet Flashcards:

• A-Z flashcards with letters on one side and pictures, phrases, and words on the other, including an American 'k' option.

1. Get to Know You Football:

• Euro 2024-themed activity where students draw their favorite color, animal, food, football team, film/TV show, game, subject, and their name inside a football.

1. Juneteenth Coloring Page:

• Lively street festival scene with musical performances, a barbecue area, and flags, with space for students to draw their interpretation of Juneteenth.

1. Teacher Toolbox Labels:

• Boho pastel and vibrant color labels for organizing classroom supplies.

1. April Fools Test:

• Fun and engaging test where the answers spell out "HAPPY APRIL FOOLS," with a trick to only complete the first question and then draw on the back.

1. Aquarium | Terrarium Design Planning Template:

• Planning template for students to design their own aquarium or terrarium, fostering creativity and environmental awareness.

1. Radio Workpack for ECAs:

• Comprehensive workpack for setting up and running a classroom radio station, perfect for ECAs and enhancing speaking and listening skills.

1. Noun Hunt Scavenger Activity:

• Follow-up activity to a 60-second grammar YouTube video, where students hunt for and identify nouns in their environment.

1. Report Card Comment Cheat Sheet:

• Uses ChatGPT 3.5 to generate whole class comments in minutes, covering homeroom, ELA, math, health, science, and social studies.

1. Geometric Maths Sprints:

• Fast-paced and engaging math sprints focusing on geometric concepts to boost students' math skills.

1. Homophone Heartbreaks:

• Match the hearts with the correct homophones in this fun and educational activity with 14 different pairs.

1. Whole Class Human-Sized Monopoly:

• Based on America for International Day, with poster templates for various states and research pages to help students learn about each state.

1. Fallout 4 - Create Your Own Vault Dweller Character:

• Creative writing workbook where students build their character with SPECIAL attributes and write their backstory and adventure.

1. Classrooms & Chimeras Daily Planner:

• Themed daily planner with reminders for meals and water, a lesson plan page with sections for objectives, vocabulary, activities, and assessments.

1. Parts of Speech Posters | Adventure Classroom Decor:

• Includes Article Airport, Adjective Energy, Noun Town, Verb Suburb, Adverb Attractions, and Conjunction Junction, with a map theme to aid in teaching grammar.

1. Juneteenth Coloring Page:

• Lively street festival scene with musical performances, a barbecue area, and flags, with space for students to draw their interpretation of Juneteenth.

1. Get to Know You Football:

• Euro 2024-themed activity where students draw their favorite color, animal, food, football team, film/TV show, game, subject, and their name inside a football.

1. Create Your Own Fable Project:

• Guides students through crafting their own fables with embedded morals and rules, including a wanted poster in Chinese for their animal character.

1. Earth Poetree Education Blogpost:

• Provides an overview of the resources and their benefits for teachers, parents, and students.

1. Classrooms & Chimeras - Monster Card Probability Games:

• Probability dice game trial with 8 monster cards and engaging attributes.

1. Teacher Toolbox Labels:

• Boho pastel and vibrant color labels for organizing classroom supplies.

1. Geometric Maths Sprints:

• Fast-paced and engaging math sprints focusing on geometric concepts to boost students' math skills.

1. Jolly Phonics Roll and Write Printout Centers:

• Worksheets for Groups 1-7, helping students practice phonics through engaging roll and write activities.

1. St. Patrick's Day Pot of Gold Counting Activity:

• Printable activity where students count coins and place them in a pot of gold.

1. St. Patrick's Day Scavenger Hunt:

• Fun scavenger hunt with six icons related to St. Patrick's Day.

1. SMART Goals Worksheet:

• Three-page worksheet guiding students to understand and set SMART goals in overall school life, math, and ELA.

1. Create Your Own Pokémon Activity:

• A four-step process for students to design their own Pokémon, including quizzes, drawing, and writing activities.

1. Thank You Tags:

• Black and white and color tags with customizable spaces for teachers to write personalized messages.

1. Fallout 4 - Create Your Own Vault Dweller Character:

• Creative writing workbook where students build their character with SPECIAL attributes and write their backstory and adventure.

1. Interactive Reading Story Game:

• A Twine-based story game where students solve puzzles to escape a hotel room, promoting reading comprehension and problem-solving skills.

1. Juneteenth Coloring Page:

• Lively street festival scene with musical performances, a barbecue area, and flags, with space for students to draw their interpretation of Juneteenth.

1. Homophone Heartbreaks:

• Match the hearts with the correct homophones in this fun and educational activity with 14 different pairs.

1. Classrooms & Chimeras Resources:

• Includes the Student's Handbook, Chimera Compendium, Classroom Master Guide, interactive presentation for the Portals of Possibilities campaign, character creation templates, premades, and bonus Gorbhash the Feathered Fury card.

1. Morning Book: - A 20-page (one month) morning book with weekly check-in pages, mindful coloring, community activities, word boggle pages, and more.

Why This Bundle Is Essential:

• Comprehensive Coverage: Includes 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 diverse collection of educational resources.
• Educators aiming to create engaging and interactive learning experiences.
• Parents and caregivers wanting to support their children's learning at home.

Enjoy a 20% discount on this extensive bundle and equip your classroom with the ultimate set of educational resources from Earth Poetree Education! 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.

All the Kickstarter academic content is included in this bundle. Explore the full range of resources from our Kickstarter campaign, "Classrooms & Chimeras," which you can view here. This ensures you have access to all the innovative educational tools and materials we've developed to create engaging and dynamic classroom experiences.

Get all of my Animal Adventure Products for your preschool, kindergarten, or first grade classroom here! This is the perfect way to sprinkle some fun into fine motor skill practice during your classroom centers or morning bell ringers.

✨WHAT WILL BE INCLUDED?✨

• Affirmation Cards
• Alphabet Flashcards
• Alphabet Posters
• Alphabet Tracing Worksheets
• Clip Cards
• Dice Games
• Matching Activity
• Number Posters
• Scavenger Hunt
• Word Wall
• Write the Room
• Writing Activities
• Writing Paper

✨WHO IS IT FOR?✨

1. Preschool and kindergarten teachers looking to enhance early literacy skills.
2. Elementary educators seeking visually appealing resources for language arts lessons.
3. Homeschooling parents desiring interactive and stimulating learning materials.
4. Special education teachers fostering language development in diverse learners.
5. Speech therapists engaging students in multisensory alphabet activities.

✨Benefits✨

• Simplify lesson planning with visually striking resources. Effortlessly integrate these posters into literacy centers, bulletin boards, or as visual aids during instruction.
• Capture students' attention with captivating animal images that spark curiosity and facilitate letter recognition.

The diverse activities add to any learning environment, making learning fun and engaging.

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• 10 Winter Holiday Narrative Essay Picture Prompts & Planner: Engage students in narrative writing with holiday-themed picture prompts and a structured planner to develop plot, character, and setting in alignment with creative writing standards.
• Christmas Hip Hop Lyrics Analysis: Teach figurative language, rhyme schemes, and tone through an engaging analysis of hip hop lyrics, blending music and ELA standards for Grades 6-8.
• St. Nick: Informational Text Structures: Explore main ideas, text structures, and author’s purpose with this winter-themed set of informational texts designed to strengthen critical reading skills.
• Unraveling Krampus: Text Structures and Critical Analysis: Develop students’ ability to identify text structures and analyze information critically with this high-interest resource focused on the Krampus folklore.
• Informational Text Structure Coloring Sort: Combine creativity and learning as students sort and color-code winter-themed informational texts to practice identifying text structures.
• Winter Wonders: Exploring Text Features Through Snow-Themed Articles: Strengthen comprehension and analysis skills by examining text features in engaging snow-themed articles, perfect for enhancing nonfiction literacy.
• Christmas Winter Holiday Characters from Around the World Research PBL: Dive into global holiday traditions with this project-based learning activity that encourages research, critical thinking, and presentation skills.
• Holiday Figurative Language & Movie Clip Standard-Based Learning Activities: Analyze figurative language through fun, holiday-themed movie clips that align with ELA figurative language standards for middle schoolers.
• Virtual Winter Sports Exploration: Engage students in a digital exploration of winter sports, focusing on informational text comprehension and analysis for Grades 4-6.
• Analyzing Narrative Point of View Winter-Themed: Develop higher-order thinking with winter-themed narrative texts that challenge students to analyze and compare points of view using Bloom’s Taxonomy.
• Winter Vacation PBL: Inspire creativity and practical application with this low-prep, project-based learning activity where stude

The bundle focuses on some of the most influential U.S. Presidents throughout American history. The bundle contains sixteen close reading activities; eight biography writing units; two opinion writing units; a timeline activity and display; and an interactive card game your students will love. The activities are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade.

55 Lessons, or 55 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed!

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Firstly, there are sixteen close reading activities, or informational texts, about:

• George Washington
• Abraham Lincoln
• Franklin Roosevelt
• Theodore Roosevelt
• Barack Obama
• Joe Biden
• Harry Truman
• John F. Kennedy
• Thomas Jefferson
• Jimmy Carter
• Ronald Reagan
• Woodrow Wilson
• Donald Trump
• Bill Clinton
• George W. Bush
• John Adams

These activities require NO PREP and have a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity, crossword puzzle and wordsearch for those fast finishers. Answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of each document.

Secondly, there are eight biography writing units about George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Franklin Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt, Barack Obama, Joe Biden, John F. Kennedy and Thomas Jefferson. The units have been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.

Then, there is two opinion writing units discussing who is the most influential U.S. president of all time. The units have been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.

After, there is a great classroom display and sorting activity that is perfect for introducing students to all of the U.S Presidents throughout history. Great for class work, distance learning and home schooling. There are 46 posters or cards of all of the U.S Presidents, starting with the very first, George Washington, up until present day president, Joe Biden.

Finally, there is a 'top trumps' style supercards card game that enables your students to learn about all of the American presidents. Your class will love the trading cards which they can play with in an interactive and engaging way!

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This bundle includes activities for the months of October and November! It's chockful of games, writing & drawing activities, including Would You Rather that will keep elementary and middle school students busy when they finish their work! Perfect for use throughout the months of October and November to help celebrate Halloween and Thanksgiving!

I made these creative activities because I needed independent work that I could use in my classroom that I knew students would actually LIKE doing!

What's Included:

October Early Finishers Packet This Halloween-themed monthly packet features like puzzles, games, and SEL-centered drawing and coloring activities.They'll love the fun games they can play with a partner quietly, or anything from the selection of 20 fun pages of independent, challenging puzzles and creative activities this packet offers!

Would You Rather Halloween Edition This class game is a fun way to get your students excited to be in school, create relationships, and get students talking and connected! Questions are fall-themed and related to Halloween. All you need to do is project the questions on the board to get the fun started, no other prep is needed!

Halloween Early Finishers - Set of 12

Looking for fun Halloween activities for those early finishers? Do you need some challenging, after testing activities to keep your early finishers engaged, while being festive? This resource features 3 Halloween-themed fun-filled pages of independent work like puzzles, games, and SEL-centered drawing and coloring activities...and best of all because there's 4 activities per page, there are fewer pages for you to print!

Halloween Fortune Teller or Cootie Catcher

Looking for a fun activity to celebrate Halloween in your classroom? Check out this printable Halloween Fortune Teller or Cootie Catcher that is just perfect for getting in the spooky spirit and getting kids talking and moving around!

Have students create this cootie catcher, color it, then let them play with a classmate they would like to get to know better. Purchase once, and this product can be used year after year! Pull this sheet for an easy and engaging activity during the month of October. Students will be answering Halloween-themed questions and can take turns every time a timer goes off if you want more structure.

November Early Finishers Packet This Fall-themed monthly packet features like puzzles, games, and SEL-centered drawing and coloring activities. They'll love the fun games they can play with a partner quietly, or anything from the selection of 20 fun pages of independent, challenging puzzles and creative activities this packet offers!

Would You Rather Thanksgiving Edition This class game is a fun way to get your students excited to be in school, create relationships, and get students talking and connected! Questions are fall-themed and related to Thanksgiving. All you need to do is project the questions on the board to get the fun started, no other prep is needed!

Disguise a Turkey - MIddle School Edition Help your older students celebrate Thanksgiving with this "Disguise a Turkey" craft that's designed for middle school aged children. They'll love disguising the turkey as one of them so it doesn't get eaten this Thanksgiving!! Help the turkey blend in by designing and cutting out a hoodie, and choose from an assortment of hats. Tom the turkey will blend right into middle school!

Thanksgiving Dinner POV Writing Activity This activity includes 2 options: students will draw and label what they're eating for Thanksgiving dinner, then they can either write using the point of view of what's on their plate, using the thoughts and feelings of each item on their plate. Or, students can draw and label their ideal Thanksgiving dinner and include their all-time favorite foods, and then write about their choices on the writing page.

Happy Thanksgiving Gratitude Card Help your students celebrate Thanksgiving by being thankful as well as mindful with this card they can color! Perfect for teens and secondary students who may not have the time or patience to make a card. Choose from 3 design options for the cover of the card. The inside of the card has a short writing prompt that is designed to help students think about why they are grateful to have someone in their lives. This card is cute and a fun way for students to express their gratitude this Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving Coloring Pages Help your students celebrate Thanksgiving by being thankful as well as mindful with these coloring pages! Choose from 2 different design options. These pages are a cute and fun way for students to express their creativity this Thanksgiving.

***BONUS: Thank You Notes for hand-written letters are also included! Enjoy:)

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Dive into the magical world of "Classrooms & Chimeras" with our Ultimate Adventure Bundle! This comprehensive collection includes everything you need to bring the excitement of Dungeons & Dragons-inspired role-playing games into your classroom. Perfect for summer school, extra-curricular activities, or enhancing speaking and listening skills, this bundle provides a rich, interactive learning experience that students will love.

Bundle Includes:

1. Student's Handbook:

• Detailed guide on character creation with 20 different races and 15 unique classes.
• Tips on building characters, picking items for adventures, and devising ultimate but balanced attacks.
• Core mechanics of the game, including traveling, engaging with the environment, and combat strategies.

1. Chimera Compendium:

• An extensive collection of monsters inspired by cultural and historical lore from around the world.
• Detailed descriptions, stats, and abilities for each monster to enhance your campaigns.
• Beautifully illustrated to spark imagination and creativity.

1. Classroom Master Guide:

• Comprehensive guide for teachers to run successful and engaging campaigns.
• Includes tips for managing the game, creating compelling storylines, and integrating educational elements.
• Strategies for fostering collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

1. Interactive Presentation for Portals of Possibilities Campaign (Episode 1):

• Super interactive PowerPoint presentation where each choice changes the story.
• Includes mysterious pages, riddles, puzzles, and encounters with options for legendary actions.
• Promotes collaboration, reading, communication, interaction, teamwork, and speaking & listening in a roleplay manner.
• Features multiple-choice questions and d20 rolls for decision-making.

1. Character Creation Templates and Premade Characters:

• Easy-to-use templates for creating custom characters.
• Six premade characters for quick setup and play.
• Ideal for new players or those looking for a quick start.

Bonus:

• Gorbhash the Feathered Fury Card:
  • Exclusive bonus character card featuring Gorbhash, a powerful and unique character to add to your campaign.
  • Detailed stats, abilities, and backstory to enhance gameplay.

Why This Bundle Is Essential:

• Engages Students: Combines the thrill of role-playing games with educational content, keeping students engaged and motivated.
• Promotes Essential Skills: Enhances speaking and listening, critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork.
• Comprehensive and Easy to Use: Provides all the tools and resources needed to run successful campaigns, whether in the classroom or during extra-curricular activities.
• Cultural and Historical Learning: Introduces students to monsters and lore from various cultures, enriching their knowledge and appreciation for diversity.

Ideal For:

• Teachers looking to integrate interactive and collaborative activities into their curriculum.

• Educators seeking to enhance students' critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills through role-playing games.

• Summer school programs, extra-curricular activities, or any educational setting that values creative and engaging learning

  Find our other Classrooms & Chimeras materials below!

• The Chimera Compendium - A monster manual of all the monsters in the game... so far.

• The Character Creator Template - a fresh character creator template for creating new characters for Classrooms & Chimeras

• The 6 Premade Character Sheets - 6 Premade characters including Gorim, Zephyra, Shadowtide, Aerin, Valerius and Whispering Wind

• The Character Creator + Premades Bundle with bonus Ghorbash - The whole character bundle with a bonus feathered fury with a pretty terrifying ultimate attack!

• The Student's Handbook - A guide to everything Classrooms & Chimeras instructing you on how to make a unique character and play, but more importantly, how to play well!

• The Classroom Master Guide - Episode 1: The Portals of Possibilities Campaign - A guide on how to run a TTRPG Classrooms & Chimeras game including all the content from the first campaign with the dreaded Mr. Jenkins, Slimes and Goblins!

• The Portal of Possibilities Interactive Presentation - Episode 1 - An interactive hyperlinked version of the TTRPG Classrooms & Chimeras game!

• The Classrooms & Chimeras Daily and Lesson Planner - A day-by-day companion to make sure you can be the best teacher you can be!

• Classrooms & Chimeras - Episode 2 The Machine - The second instalment of the Portals of Possibilities Campaign!

• Classrooms & Chimeras - Hitpoint HUD Tracker - A way to track your damage and where you get hit for more immersive roleplay

• Classrooms & Chimeras - Leveling Up! - Spells & Cantrips - A helpful guide to helping your students/players level up effectively!

• Classrooms & Chimeras - Coloring Book - A coloring book for mindful C&C coloring!

Equip your classroom with the "Classrooms & Chimeras Ultimate Adventure Bundle" and embark on an epic educational journey. This bundle provides everything you need to create a magical, engaging, and educational experience that your students will remember for years to come.

Everything you need to celebrate Halloween in your preschool, kindergarten, or first grade classroom!

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• Halloween Bingo (Image)
• Halloween Writing Centers
• Halloween Bookmarks both color and for coloring
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