7th Grade Valentine's Day Projects

This lesson allows students to use Microsoft Word, Google Docs or Canva to create a printable Valentine’s Day card. A complete, step-by-step instruction guide is included for Microsoft Word, a Quick Start Guide is included for Canva, and links are also provided to online tutorials for Google Docs and Canva. Also included are the project expectations and a grading rubric. This is a fun, creative project that reinforces technology skills while inspiring creativity in students. Different software options allow teachers to utilize available resources, give students a choice of which software they would like to use, and encourage new learning skills. The lesson was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could easily be used in upper elementary or high school as well. All files are editable.

Resources Required

· Access to computers for each student with Internet access and Microsoft Word, Google Docs, or Canva (free, no download needed: https://www.canva.com/)

· Printer (color or black & white) to print cards

· Paper (white and colored)

Project Duration (approximate)

· Whole class overview demonstration of the basic program tools and resources for the lesson(s): ½ to 1 (50 minute) class period

· Greeting Card Project: 1-2 (50 minute) class periods

Files Included with this Lesson

· Teacher Notes and Resources

· Valentine’s Day Printable Card Project: Student Expectations & Rubric

· Valentine’s Day Printable Card in Microsoft Word: Step-by-Step tutorial (MS Word 2007 and 2010)

· Valentine’s Day Printable Card in Microsoft Word: Step-by-Step tutorial (MS Word 2013)

· Valentine’s Day Printable Card in Microsoft Word: Step=by-Step tutorial (MS Word 2019/365)

· Valentine’s Day Printable Card in Google Docs: Step-by-Step tutorial

· Canva Quick Start Guide

· Sample Greeting Card

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

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Introducing an explosion gift box writing project for your ESL class (English second language)! This simple and engaging craft is versatile, making it ideal for creating heartfelt messages to recognize special people. Perfect for personalized cards during holidays such as Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, or Father's Day. This activity can work well for different levels of English.

Included:

-Box and cover template to be printed on 8.5 X 11 cardstock (best results)

-Interior template for extra writing

-Decorative images such as hearts and hobby clipart

-English sentence suggestions

I remember ____________

I like _____________ with you.

You are ____________________

-Photo step-by-step visual instructions

Materials:

Scissors, Scotch tape, colored pencils, and printed templates (card stock works best for box- decorations and interior can be on printer paper)

** Please note that the writing and images on this Google slide resource have been flattened and secured to protect my work (therefore not editable). As with every Google slide, buyers can add text boxes to write their own information or insert images.**

Follow me @thelibrarians.playground on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest for teacher tips. Follow the Librarian’s Playground with Ms.G on Teachers Pay teacher for updates on new products. Email me with any questions or suggestions for improvement thelibrarians.playground@gmail.com

Introducing an explosion gift box writing project for your FSL class (French second language)! This simple and engaging craft is versatile, making it ideal for creating heartfelt messages to recognize special people. Perfect for personalized gifts during holidays such as Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, or Father's Day (La fête des mères, la fête des pères, et la Saint-Valentin). This activity can work with French immersion and core French students.

Included:

-Box and cover template to be printed on 8.5 X 11 cardstock (best results)

-Interior template for extra writing

-Decorative images such as hearts and hobby clipart

-French sentence suggestions (with English translations)

Je me souviens ____________

J’aime _____________avec toi.

Tu es ____________________

-Photo step-by-step visual instructions

Materials:

Scissors, Scotch tape, colored pencils, and printed templates (card stock works best for box- decorations and interior can be on paper)

** Please note that the writing and images on this Google slide resource have been flattened and secured to protect my work (therefore not editable). As with every Google slide, buyers can add text boxes to write their own information or insert images.**

Follow me @thelibrarians.playground on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest for teacher tips. Follow the Librarian’s Playground with Ms.G on Teachers Pay teacher for updates on new products. Email me with any questions or suggestions for improvement thelibrarians.playground@gmail.com

Need a Valentine's Day activity to save your own sanity and keep your students engaged with adding and subtracting integers practice at the same time? We all do! This Valentine's Day math craft activity will have your students practicing adding and subtracting integers and creating an adorable exchange box craft at the same time, perfect to use during your class party or to send home as a Valentine's Day treat.

Watch your students enjoy the magic of Valentine's Day while they choose their answer to class-building questions such as "Which sweet treat do you like best? Message hearts or heart suckers?" and then solve a adding and subtracting integers problem. The answer to the adding and subtracting integers problem will provide students with directions for adding certain types and numbers of decorations to their exchange box math craft.

This Valentine's Day adding and subtracting integers math glyph and craft resource includes:

✅ teacher instructions to make the print and prep easy

✅ 16 fun Valentine's Day themed would-you-rather-type questions

✅ 32 adding and subtracting integers problems

✅ printable exchange box and exchange box decoration pieces

✅ answer key

Your students will love sharing their answers to the Valentine's Day themed would-you-rather questions and watching how their exchange box crafts take shape. They’ll be engaged in adding and subtracting integers practice and having FUN at the same time.

You’ll love having intentional adding and subtracting integers practice during the hectic Valentine's Day days, and the added bonus of a cute craft to display in the hallways as evidence of their adding and subtracting integers learning! To top it off, it’s quick and easy to prep!

Look what teachers like you are saying about these Valentine's Day math glyphs and crafts…

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I used this with my students and they loved it!  I was observed with it and received great remarks for it!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This was amazing! Engaged, happy students, busy completing math problems, reading and answering questions, and making a Valentine box? Win, win, win, win!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Wow! Such an engaging, problem solving activity for my students. I loved watching them work through each step and though it was challenging, they all said they would love to do it again!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Great way for my students to make a valentine box for the party, along with doing some math review as they go.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ My class loved making these and using them for our Valentine’s Day party. They happily did the review work at the same time! 

___________________________________

You may also like…

→ Valentine’s Day Math Task Cards

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Permission to copy for single classroom use only.

Sharing is kind! Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.

Need a Valentine's Day activity to save your own sanity and keep your students engaged with dividing decimals practice at the same time? We all do! This Valentine's Day math craft activity will have your students practicing dividing decimals and creating an adorable exchange box craft at the same time, perfect to use during your class party or to send home as a Valentine's Day treat.

Watch your students enjoy the magic of Valentine's Day while they choose their answer to class-building questions such as "Which sweet treat do you like best? Message hearts or heart suckers?" and then solve a dividing decimals problem. The answer to the dividing decimals problem will provide students with directions for adding certain types and numbers of decorations to their exchange box math craft.

This Valentine's Day dividing decimals math glyph and craft resource includes:

✅ teacher instructions to make the print and prep easy

✅ 16 fun Valentine's Day themed would-you-rather-type questions

✅ 32 dividing decimals problems

✅ printable exchange box and exchange box decoration pieces

✅ answer key

Your students will love sharing their answers to the Valentine's Day themed would-you-rather questions and watching how their exchange box crafts take shape. They’ll be engaged in dividing decimals practice and having FUN at the same time.

You’ll love having intentional dividing decimals practice during the hectic Valentine's Day days, and the added bonus of a cute craft to display in the hallways as evidence of their dividing decimals learning! To top it off, it’s quick and easy to prep!

Look what teachers like you are saying about these Valentine's Day math glyphs and crafts…

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I used this with my students and they loved it!  I was observed with it and received great remarks for it!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This was amazing! Engaged, happy students, busy completing math problems, reading and answering questions, and making a Valentine box? Win, win, win, win!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Wow! Such an engaging, problem solving activity for my students. I loved watching them work through each step and though it was challenging, they all said they would love to do it again!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Great way for my students to make a valentine box for the party, along with doing some math review as they go.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ My class loved making these and using them for our Valentine’s Day party. They happily did the review work at the same time! 

___________________________________

You may also like…

→ Valentine’s Day Math Task Cards

___________________________________

Copyright © Curious Classroom Adventures.

Permission to copy for single classroom use only.

Sharing is kind! Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.

Need a Valentine's Day activity to save your own sanity and keep your students engaged with multiplying and dividing fractions practice at the same time? We all do! This Valentine's Day math craft activity will have your students practicing multiplying and dividing fractions and creating an adorable exchange box craft at the same time, perfect to use during your class party or to send home as a Valentine's Day treat.

Watch your students enjoy the magic of Valentine's Day while they choose their answer to class-building questions such as "Which sweet treat do you like best? Message hearts or heart suckers?" and then solve a multiplying and dividing fractions problem. The answer to the multiplying and dividing fractions problem will provide students with directions for adding certain types and numbers of decorations to their exchange box math craft.

This Valentine's Day multiplying and dividing fractions math glyph and craft resource includes:

✅ teacher instructions to make the print and prep easy

✅ 16 fun Valentine's Day themed would-you-rather-type questions

✅ 32 multiplying and dividing fractions problems

✅ printable exchange box and exchange box decoration pieces

✅ answer key

Your students will love sharing their answers to the Valentine's Day themed would-you-rather questions and watching how their exchange box crafts take shape. They’ll be engaged in multiplying and dividing fractions practice and having FUN at the same time.

You’ll love having intentional multiplying and dividing fractions practice during the hectic Valentine's Day days, and the added bonus of a cute craft to display in the hallways as evidence of their multiplying and dividing fractions learning! To top it off, it’s quick and easy to prep!

Look what teachers like you are saying about these Valentine's Day math glyphs and crafts…

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I used this with my students and they loved it!  I was observed with it and received great remarks for it!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This was amazing! Engaged, happy students, busy completing math problems, reading and answering questions, and making a Valentine box? Win, win, win, win!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Wow! Such an engaging, problem solving activity for my students. I loved watching them work through each step and though it was challenging, they all said they would love to do it again!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Great way for my students to make a valentine box for the party, along with doing some math review as they go.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ My class loved making these and using them for our Valentine’s Day party. They happily did the review work at the same time! 

___________________________________

You may also like…

→ Valentine’s Day Math Task Cards

___________________________________

Copyright © Curious Classroom Adventures.

Permission to copy for single classroom use only.

Sharing is kind! Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.

Need a Valentine's Day activity to save your own sanity and keep your students engaged with multiplying decimals practice at the same time? We all do! This Valentine's Day math craft activity will have your students practicing multiplying decimals and creating an adorable exchange box craft at the same time, perfect to use during your class party or to send home as a Valentine's Day treat.

Watch your students enjoy the magic of Valentine's Day while they choose their answer to class-building questions such as "Which sweet treat do you like best? Message hearts or heart suckers?" and then solve a multiplying decimals problem. The answer to the multiplying decimals problem will provide students with directions for adding certain types and numbers of decorations to their exchange box math craft.

This Valentine's Day multiplying decimals math glyph and craft resource includes:

✅ teacher instructions to make the print and prep easy

✅ 16 fun Valentine's Day themed would-you-rather-type questions

✅ 32 multiplying decimals problems

✅ printable exchange box and exchange box decoration pieces

✅ answer key

Your students will love sharing their answers to the Valentine's Day themed would-you-rather questions and watching how their exchange box crafts take shape. They’ll be engaged in multiplying decimals practice and having FUN at the same time.

You’ll love having intentional multiplying decimals practice during the hectic Valentine's Day days, and the added bonus of a cute craft to display in the hallways as evidence of their multiplying decimals learning! To top it off, it’s quick and easy to prep!

Look what teachers like you are saying about these Valentine's Day math glyphs and crafts…

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I used this with my students and they loved it!  I was observed with it and received great remarks for it!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This was amazing! Engaged, happy students, busy completing math problems, reading and answering questions, and making a Valentine box? Win, win, win, win!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Wow! Such an engaging, problem solving activity for my students. I loved watching them work through each step and though it was challenging, they all said they would love to do it again!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Great way for my students to make a valentine box for the party, along with doing some math review as they go.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ My class loved making these and using them for our Valentine’s Day party. They happily did the review work at the same time! 

___________________________________

You may also like…

→ Valentine’s Day Math Task Cards

→ Decimals Unit BUNDLE of Lesson Plans Games and Activities for 4th Grade Math

→ Decimals Tenths and Hundredths Interactive Math for Google Slides™️

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Permission to copy for single classroom use only.

Sharing is kind! Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.

This Valentine’s Day ESL bundle (English as a second language) has lot’s of low prep activities for February. This resource focuses on themes such as kindness, friendship and love. Many handouts could be used any day you need a print and go lesson (example: week of kindness, jar of compliments, nonfiction reading comprehension text, or an explosion box gift card craft).

Resource 1:

Included:

-New vocabulary with images (22 flashcards) and suggested activities

-Writing prompts with a focus on friendship and kindness (see below)

-Valentine cards to print and color (with and without words)

Examples of short writing prompts:

Tell us about a friend

What can you do during a “a week of kindness”?

Write about things you love

How would you help someone with a problem?

Write simple compliments to classmates (compliment jar)

Worksheets with a Valentine’s theme

Crossword and various exercises for Valentine’s vocabulary

Label body parts of the cupid

Valentine’s cards (to color or blank for students to write)

Follow the directions and draw

Resource 2:

Introducing an explosion gift box writing project for your ESL class (English second language)! This simple and engaging craft is versatile, making it ideal for creating heartfelt messages to recognize special people. Perfect for personalized gifts during holidays such as Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, or Father's Day.

Included:

-Box and cover template to be printed on 8.5 X 11 cardstock (best results)

-Interior template for extra writing

-Decorative images such as hearts and hobby clipart

-French sentence suggestions (with English translations)

I remember ____________

I like _____________ with you.

You are ____________________

-Photo step-by-step visual instructions

Materials:

Scissors, Scotch tape, colored pencils, and printed templates (card stock works best for box- decorations and interior can be on paper)

Resource 3:

There are 2 Nonfiction texts (“The Legend of Saint-Valentine” and  “Love Locks- The Cities do not love them”) with comprehension questions (answer key included). Students may also watch a short film and answer questions. There are questions for class discussion or for students to respond independently in writing. Finally, students may also become music critics as they listen to a selection of songs curated for February. A template is included to help students share their opinion on the songs.

** Please note that the writing and images on this Google slide resource have been flattened and secured to protect my work (therefore not editable). As with every Google slide, buyers can add text boxes to write their own information or insert images.**

Please note you must have access to Youtube to play the music videos and suggested short film. The links are editable and can be changed as these are not part of the purchased resource.

Follow me @thelibrarians.playground on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest for teacher tips. Follow the Librarian’s Playground with Ms.G on Teachers Pay teacher for updates on new products. Email me with any questions or suggestions for improvement thelibrarians.playground@gmail.com

This Valentine’s Day FSL French bundle has lot’s of low prep activities for February. This resource focuses on themes such as kindness, friendship and love. Many handouts could be used any day you need a print and go lesson (example: week of kindness, jar of compliments, nonfiction reading comprehension text, or an explosion box gift card craft).

Resource 1:

Included:

-New vocabulary with images (22 flashcards) and suggested activities

-Writing prompts with a focus on friendship and kindness (see below)

-Valentine cards to print and color (with and without words)

Examples of short writing prompts:

Tell us about a friend

What can you do during a “une semaine de gentillesse”?

Write about things you love

How would you help someone with a problem?

Write simple compliments to classmates (compliment jar)

Worksheets with a Valentine’s theme

Crossword and various exercises for Valentine’s vocabulary

Label body parts of the cupid

Valentine’s cards (to color or blank for students to write)

Follow the directions and draw

Resource 2:

Introducing an explosion gift box writing project for your FSL class (French second language)! This simple and engaging craft is versatile, making it ideal for creating heartfelt messages to recognize special people. Perfect for personalized gifts during holidays such as Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, or Father's Day (La fête des mères, la fête des pères, et la Saint-Valentin). This activity can work with French immersion and core French students.

Included:

-Box and cover template to be printed on 8.5 X 11 cardstock (best results)

-Interior template for extra writing

-Decorative images such as hearts and hobby clipart

-French sentence suggestions (with English translations)

Je me souviens ____________

J’aime _____________avec toi.

Tu es ____________________

-Photo step-by-step visual instructions

Materials:

Scissors, Scotch tape, colored pencils, and printed templates (card stock works best for box- decorations and interior can be on paper)

Resource 3:

There are 2 Nonfiction texts (“The Legend of Saint-Valentine” and  “Love Locks- The Cities do not love them”) with comprehension questions (answer key included). Students may also watch a short film and answer questions. There are questions for class discussion or for students to respond independently in writing. Finally, students may also become music critics as they listen to a selection of songs curated for February. A template is included to help students share their opinion on the songs.

** Please note that the writing and images on this Google slide resource have been flattened and secured to protect my work (therefore not editable). As with every Google slide, buyers can add text boxes to write their own information or insert images.**

Please note you must have access to Youtube to play the music videos and suggested short film. The links are editable and can be changed as these are not part of the purchased resource.

Follow me @thelibrarians.playground on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest for teacher tips. Follow the Librarian’s Playground with Ms.G on Teachers Pay teacher for updates on new products. Email me with any questions or suggestions for improvement thelibrarians.playground@gmail.com

This Valentine’s Day ESL bundle has lot’s of no prep/low prep activities for February. This resource focuses on Valentine’s day themes such as kindness, friendship and love. Many handouts could be used any day you need a print and go lesson (example: week of kindness, jar of compliments or nonfiction reading comprehension text).

Resource 1:

There are 2 Nonfiction texts (“The Legend of Saint Valentine” and  “Love Locks- The Cities do not love them”) with comprehension questions (answer key included). Students may also watch the short film  « The Box ». There are questions for class discussion or for students to respond independently in writing. Finally, students may also become music critics as they listen to a selection of songs curated for February. A template is included to help students share their opinion on the songs.

Resource 2:

Included:

-New vocabulary with images (23 flashcards) and suggested activities like a game of memory

-Writing prompts with a focus on friendship and kindness (see below)

-Valentine cards to print and color (with and without words)

Examples of short writing prompts:

Tell us about a friend

What can you do during a “ week of kindness”?

Write about things you love

How would you help someone with a problem?

Write simple compliments to classmates (compliment jar)

Worksheets with a Valentine’s theme

Crossword and various exercises for Valentine’s vocabulary

Label body parts of the cupid

Valentine’s cards (to color or blank for students to write)

Follow the directions and draw

Resource 3: Things we love to hate!

This basic ESL resource (Question of the day) helps to engage students with conversation starting photographs.  Students will all want to share their opinion while they practice simple English sentences. Advanced students can expand on responses with “because…”

Resource 4:

Introducing an explosion gift box writing project for your ESL class (English second language)! This simple and engaging craft is versatile, making it ideal for creating heartfelt messages to recognize special people. Perfect for personalized cards during holidays such as Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, or Father's Day. This activity can work well for different levels of English.

Included:

-Box and cover template to be printed on 8.5 X 11 cardstock (best results)

-Interior template for extra writing

-Decorative images such as hearts and hobby clipart

-English sentence suggestions

I remember ____________

I like _____________ with you.

You are ____________________

-Photo step-by-step visual instructions

Materials:

Scissors, Scotch tape, colored pencils, and printed templates (card stock works best for box- decorations and interior can be on printer paper)

Please note you must have access to YouTube to play the music videos and suggested short film. The links are editable and can be changed as these are not part of the purchased resource.

** Please note that the writing and images on this Google slide resource have been flattened and secured to protect my work (therefore not editable). As with every Google slide, buyers can add text boxes to write their own information or insert images.**

Follow me @thelibrarians.playground on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest for teacher tips. Follow the Librarian’s Playground with Ms.G on Teachers Pay teacher for updates on new products. Email me with any questions or suggestions for improvement thelibrarians.playground@gmail.com

This Valentine’s Day FSL French bundle has lot’s of low prep activities for February. This resource focuses on themes such as kindness, friendship and love. Many handouts could be used any day you need a print and go lesson (example: week of kindness, jar of compliments or nonfiction reading comprehension text, an explosion box gift card craft).

Resource 1:

There are 2 Nonfiction texts (“The Legend of Saint-Valentine” and  “Love Locks- The Cities do not love them”) with comprehension questions (answer key included). Students may also watch the short film  « La boîte ». There are questions for class discussion or for students to respond independently in writing. Finally, students may also become music critics as they listen to a selection of songs curated for February. A template is included to help students share their opinion on the songs.

Resource 2:

Included:

-New vocabulary with images (30 flashcards) and suggested activities

-Writing prompts with a focus on friendship and kindness (see below)

-Valentine cards to print and color (with and without words)

Examples of short writing prompts:

Tell us about a friend

What can you do during a “une semaine de gentillesse”?

Write about things you love

How would you help someone with a problem?

Write simple compliments to classmates (compliment jar)

Worksheets with a Valentine’s theme

Crossword and various exercises for Valentine’s vocabulary

Label body parts of the cupid

Valentine’s cards (to color or blank for students to write)

Follow the directions and draw

Resource 3:

This basic French FSL resource (Question du jour/chef du jour) helps to engage students with conversation starting photographs.  Students will all want to share their opinion while they practice simple French sentences. Immersion students can expand on responses with “parce que…”

Resource 4:

Introducing an explosion gift box writing project for your FSL class (French second language)! This simple and engaging craft is versatile, making it ideal for creating heartfelt messages to recognize special people. Perfect for personalized gifts during holidays such as Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, or Father's Day (La fête des mères, la fête des pères, et la Saint-Valentin). This activity can work with French immersion and core French students.

Included:

-Box and cover template to be printed on 8.5 X 11 cardstock (best results)

-Interior template for extra writing

-Decorative images such as hearts and hobby clipart

-French sentence suggestions (with English translations)

Je me souviens ____________

J’aime _____________avec toi.

Tu es ____________________

-Photo step-by-step visual instructions

Materials:

Scissors, Scotch tape, colored pencils, and printed templates (card stock works best for box- decorations and interior can be on paper)

** Please note that the writing and images on this Google slide resource have been flattened and secured to protect my work (therefore not editable). As with every Google slide, buyers can add text boxes to write their own information or insert images.**

Please note you must have access to Youtube to play the music videos and suggested short film. The links are editable and can be changed as these are not part of the purchased resource.

Follow me @thelibrarians.playground on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest for teacher tips. Follow the Librarian’s Playground with Ms.G on Teachers Pay teacher for updates on new products. Email me with any questions or suggestions for improvement thelibrarians.playground@gmail.com

This basic ESL English as a second language growing holiday bundle will give you lots of low prep activities for Halloween (3), Christmas (1), Valentine's Day (3), April Fool's (1), and St. Patrick's (2). These resources encourage students to engage with their peers while applying basic vocabulary and grammar structures in a fun and relevant context. As new holiday themed resources are made, they will be added to this bundle at no extra cost to you.

Just added: ESL Lunar New Year and ESL an explosion box gift card for a special someone.

Halloween 95 pages- writing prompts, question of the day, surveys, flashcards

Christmas 55 pages- writing prompts, questions of the day, flashcards

Valentine's Day 90 pages- writing prompts, question of the day, flashcards, activities like acts of kindness week and reading comprehension

April Fool's 30 pages - "Let's Talk about Pranks Question of the day

St. Patrick's Day 30 pages- Tour of Ireland and Art activities

Chinese (Lunar) New Year (35 pages)- Chinese zodiac activities, reading comprehension, & worksheets

ESL Valentine's Day or Mother's Day- Explosion box gift card with ESL writing suggestions

Halloween Resource 1 :

-Thirty-six flashcards and game suggestions

-Five worksheets to practice new Halloween vocabulary

-Two basic skits to practice speaking

-Two options for writing and creating a haunted house

-Three options to write a monster bio

-Follow the directions to color a Halloween image

-Design a costume for a favorite teacher or friend (describe the costume)

Halloween Resource 2 "Question of the day":

Encourage speaking and writing in your ESL Classroom with this Halloween-themed “Question of the day” resource. Ideal for teachers seeking engaging warm-up activities with low prep. This Google slideshow resource is designed to encourage students to share their opinion on spooky topics. It is ideal for daily discussions, writing prompts, and speaking exercises. Expand students' vocabulary with Halloween-themed vocabulary and images.

Included:

- Teacher overview

-Halloween vocabulary with engaging images

-Thirty-five slides which includes 10 “four corners” slides .

-Two Class survey suggestions that can be done as a whole class or individually.

Halloween Resource 3: Review Body Parts & Colors with Monster Fun

Enhance your classroom with this basic review resource packed with several activities to get students drawing, speaking and writing! Students will create a monster, describe a monster to a friend and vote for their favorite class monster. Finally, there are worksheets and games for extra practice.

This low prep resource includes the following:

-Five worksheets to practice body part vocabulary

-Twenty-seven flashcards to support review games

-Two colored Guess who?" monster boards to practice descriptions

-A "Guess who?" template to help students ask questions

-A voting template- students vote for their favorite monster

-Two template options to write about your monster

-Two drawing activities (read or write)

Vocabulary and grammar practice:

body parts

colors

present tense

negative

practice with basic descriptions

Resource 4: December

This December themed ESL resource helps to introduce and review basic vocabulary with students. Students get an opportunity to practice the new vocabulary both orally and written with flashcards and Questions of the day. This resource can be used for whole class discussion, partner activity or divided into stations.

Included:

- Teacher overview

-Holiday vocabulary with images (flashcards) and suggested activities.

-Design your own ugly Christmas sweater

-Vote for your favorite ugly sweater

-Follow directions to color and draw 

-Listen and vote for their favorite Christmas music

-Over 30 suggestions for "Questions of the day" within activities and lessons

Short writing and drawing prompts:

-Invent an elf and design an outfit for your new elf

-Apply to be an elf at the North Pole

-Become a toy tester

-Write about yourself during the holidays including your favorite meal and activities.

Vocabulary:

Holiday and Christmas words

Basic Body Parts

Some winter clothing

Present tense verbs 

Limited use of the conditional

Resource 5: Valentine's day Reading & listening

There are 2 Nonfiction texts (“The Legend of Saint-Valentine” and  “Love Locks- The Cities do not love them”) with comprehension questions (answer key included). Students may also watch the short film  « The Box ». There are questions for class discussion or for students to respond independently in writing.

Resource 6: Valentine's day activities

Included:

-New vocabulary with images (30 flashcards) and suggested activities

-Writing prompts with a focus on friendship and kindness (see below)

-Valentine cards to print and color (with and without words)

Examples of short writing prompts:

Tell us about a friend

What can you do during a “A week of Kindness”?

Write about things you love

How would you help someone with a problem?

Write simple compliments to classmates (compliment jar)

Worksheets with a Valentine’s theme

Crossword and various exercises for Valentine’s vocabulary

Label body parts of the cupid

Valentine’s cards (to color or blank for students to write)

Follow the directions and draw

Resource 7: Valentine's Day Question of the day "Things we love to hate"

This basic French FSL resource (Question du jour/chef du jour) helps to engage students with conversation starting photographs. Students will all want to share their opinion while they practice simple French sentences. 

Resource 8:

This St. Patrick’s day basic ESL resource is filled with printable no prep activities and writing prompts for March. This resource includes a visual tour of Ireland and an overview of the traditions. The slideshow shares basic information on Irish traditions including St. Patrick’s Day. Take a visual tour of Irish landmarks as you also learn about traditional music and dance.

Included:

- Teacher overview with suggested links for Irish music and dance

-Twenty slides in basic French with photographs

-Printable graphic organizers for independent work for students to show their learning.

-A digital (or printable) Instagram activity for students to make a post on what they learned about Ireland and St. Patrick’s Day.

Resource 9: Art and writing

This second St. Patrick's Day resource includes writing and art activities. 

Students can write a newspaper article about catching a leprechaun or write about what they would do if they found a pot of gold. Students will learn about Celtic knots and make a simple one from paper. Finally, they can practice numbers 1 to 100 with a mystery image or practice St. Patrick’s day vocabulary. 

Included:

- Teacher overview

-New vocabulary with images (30 flashcards) and suggested activities like a game of memory

-Art activity with a Celtic Knot

-Two additional handouts practicing vocabulary and numbers

Writing prompts

Newspaper Article

To come in January 2024- Growing bundle

Resource 12 : Easter

This Easter ESL resource is filled with printable no prep activities for April. There are Easter flashcards, writing and drawing prompts included. Students can write about their favorite Easter treats,  apply for a job with the Easter bunny and more!

Included:

- Teacher overview

-New vocabulary with images (24 flashcards) and suggested activities and vocabulary practice

-Four short writing prompts 

-Four follow the direction sheets to color or draw Easter images.

Examples of short writing prompts:

If I was the Easter Bunny, I would

All about me- the Easter Bunny

Describe the Easter Basket of your dreams

Find a disguise for the Easter Bunny

Apply for the job

Resource 11: Lunar New Year

This ESL resource helps to explain basic information on Chinese New Year. Learn about the Chinese Zodiac animals and complete an activity. Students can also practice new vocabulary with various worksheets. There are questions and graphic organizers to check for comprehension.

Reading Comprehension:

The reading comprehension slideshow can be used for whole class discussion as there are 2 levels of text complexity. The 3 reading comprehension sheets can be used for independent work with stronger readers.

Included:

- Teacher overview

-Slideshow with images to share information on Chinese New Year

-Three reading comprehension sheets with questions

-Three worksheets to record understanding

- 20 Flashcards

-Venn diagram to help to compare traditions

-Four simple worksheets to practice vocabulary

-General overview of the Chinese zodiac animals and characteristics

-Zodiac Activity

-Follow directions to color the dragon

-Label the dragon body parts

Vocabulary:

Zodiac animals 12

Basic body parts

Present tense verbs 

Please note you must have access to Youtube to play the suggested short video. The link is editable and can be changed as these are not part of the purchased resource.

Resource 10:

Valentine's Day, Mother's Day and Father's Day- Explosion box template

Introducing an explosion gift box writing project for your ESL class (English second language)! This simple and engaging craft is versatile, making it ideal for creating heartfelt messages to recognize special people. Perfect for personalized cards during holidays such as Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, or Father's Day. This activity can work well for different levels of English.

Included:

-Box and cover template to be printed on 8.5 X 11 cardstock (best results)

-Interior template for extra writing

-Decorative images such as hearts and hobby clipart

-English sentence suggestions

I remember ____________

I like _____________ with you.

You are ____________________

-Photo step-by-step visual instructions

Materials:

Scissors, Scotch tape, colored pencils, and printed templates (card stock works best for box- decorations and interior can be on printer paper)

***These activities are for beginners who have basic understanding of grammar and sentence structure using the present tense. Intermediate students should be able to do the work independently and in greater depth.

** Please note that the writing and images on this Google slide resource have been flattened and secured to protect my work (therefore not editable). As with every Google slide, buyers can add text boxes to write their own information or insert images.**

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