The National Road(Cumberland Road)A Close Reading Passage, extension activities
By Gail Hennessey
Use this Close Reading for students to learn about the National Road(also called the Cumberland Road or the National Pike Road). There are several comprehension questions and fun facts. Additionally, there are lots of extension activities especially writing in the content area.
The Close reading and review would be one period. If you do some of the extension activities, the resource could take a couple of days.
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2. If you are studying Westward Expansion and pioneers, specifically the Oregon Trail, this informative Reader's Theater Script will be a positive addition to your lessons. Based on a true person, the play is about one of first woman to go on the Oregon Trail. Narcissa Whitman kept a journal of her trip. She and her husband(and Henry and Eliza Spalding) left upstate New York for Independence, Missouri(most popular starting point) for their journey along the Oregon Trail to Oregon, where Marcus and Narcissa would become missionaries. The play, packed with lots of information, is one of my Ms. Bie Ografee playsseries, includes a Did You Know? fun fact section, comprehension questions and a teacher page with extension activities.https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Oregon-Trail-A-Visit-with-a-PioneerNarcissa-Whitman-Readers-Theater-Script-6034419?st=c229610a8da62f93976e3ae1695006df
Winter Word Search Growing Bundle First Day Back From Winter Break Activities
By You Are Special
Winter Word Search Growing Bundle January Morning Work. Keep your students engaged and excited all year long with this growing bundle of word search activities! Each word search is designed to celebrate key events throughout the year, making it perfect for classroom fun, holiday celebrations, or learning activities.
Included so far:
What’s to come: This bundle will be updated regularly with new word search puzzles for more events and holidays throughout the year. Buy now to get all future updates for free!
Fall Craft Apple Craft Writing Prompts Word Search Bundle
By You Are Special
Engage your students with this Bundle, a fun and educational Fall Craft All About Apple activity pack, and Word Search Puzzle Game, perfect for celebrating Johnny Appleseed and exploring the world of apples! Designed for 2nd-5th grade students, this resource is packed with a variety of hands-on activities and writing prompts to inspire creativity, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of the historical significance of Johnny Appleseed.
What’s Included:
If I Had an Apple Tree...
An Apple a Day Makes Me Feel...
Johnny Appleseed-Themed Questions:
A Johnny Appleseed Day Word Search Puzzle with 20+ themed words.
A word list featuring both short (3-4 letter) and longer words to cater to different reading levels.
An answer key for quick and easy checking.
These questions help students connect history and literacy, as they dive into the life and legacy of Johnny Appleseed.
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Dollar Deals Patriot Day Word Search Puzzle Activities 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Grade
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Making learning about Patriot Day both fun and meaningful! with this engaging word search puzzle, perfect for 2nd 3rd 4th, and 5th-grade students! This fun and educational activity will help students learn key vocabulary related to Patriot Day.
Use it as a back-to-school or September activity to spark classroom discussions about history, government, and the significance of the Constitution.
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Dollar Deals International Dot Day Activities Word Search 2nd 3rd 4th Grad
By You Are Special
International Dot Day Word Search Puzzle Back to School Activities. Celebrate Dot Day with this exciting activity designed to inspire creativity, courage, and collaboration in your classroom!
You can use this resource as an emergency sub plan, back-to-school, end of the year, or any time during the school year .
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Dollar Deals Labor Day Activities Word Search Early Finishers 2nd 3rd 4th Grade
By You Are Special
Celebrate Labor Day in your classroom with this engaging and educational Labor Day Word Search Puzzle! This fun activity is perfect for introducing students to the history and significance of Labor Day while boosting their vocabulary and spelling skills.
You can use this resource as an emergency sub plan, back-to-school, end of the year, or any time during the school year.
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Dollar Deals Constitution Day Activities Word Search 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Grade
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Making learning about Constitution Day both fun and meaningful! with this engaging word search puzzle, perfect for 2nd 3rd 4th, and 5th-grade students! This fun and educational activity will help students learn key vocabulary related to the U.S. Constitution, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration.
Use it as a back-to-school or September activity to spark classroom discussions about history, government, and the significance of the Constitution.
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Dollar Deals Johnny Appleseed Apples Activities Word Search Puzzle 2nd 3rd Grade
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Johnny Appleseed Apples Activities Word Search Puzzle Game. This engaging word search puzzle, is perfect for 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students! This fun and educational activity will help students learn key vocabulary related to Johnny Appleseed’s life and his contributions.
Use it as a September activity to spark classroom discussions about history, nature, and the importance of planting and caring for the environment.
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Veterans Day Craft Flipbook Writing Activities
By You Are Special
Celebrate Veterans Day with this engaging flipbook craft activity, perfect for elementary students! This 4-page flipbook provides a thoughtful way for students to learn about the importance of Veterans Day and why we honor those who have served.
Prompts Include:
Dollar Deals Veterans Day Word Search Puzzle Activities 2nd 3rd Grade
By You Are Special
Celebrate and honor the brave men and women who served in the armed forces with this engaging Veterans Day Word Search Puzzle! Perfect for 2nd to 5th grade, this activity will spark discussions about patriotism, sacrifice, and gratitude while sharpening students' vocabulary and spelling skills.
It’s a fantastic no-prep activity for classrooms, homeschooling, or enrichment centers to complement Veterans Day lessons or celebrations.
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The National Road(close reading, extension activities)
By Gail Hennessey
Use this Close Reading for students to learn about the National Road(also called the Cumberland Road or the National Pike Road). There are several comprehension questions and fun facts. Additionally, there are lots of extension activities especially writing in the content area.
The Close reading and review would be one period. If you do some of the extension activities, the resource could take a couple of days.
Additional Resources on this topic:
2. If you are studying Westward Expansion and pioneers, specifically the Oregon Trail, this informative Reader's Theater Script will be a positive addition to your lessons. Based on a true person, the play is about one of first woman to go on the Oregon Trail. Narcissa Whitman kept a journal of her trip. She and her husband(and Henry and Eliza Spalding) left upstate New York for Independence, Missouri(most popular starting point) for their journey along the Oregon Trail to Oregon, where Marcus and Narcissa would become missionaries. The play, packed with lots of information, is one of my Ms. Bie Ografee playsseries, includes a Did You Know? fun fact section, comprehension questions and a teacher page with extension activities.https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Oregon-Trail-A-Visit-with-a-PioneerNarcissa-Whitman-Readers-Theater-Script-6034419?st=c229610a8da62f93976e3ae1695006df
Veterans Day Math Task Cards: Addition & Subtraction Within 20 Problem Solving
By Create Learn Inspire Grow
Celebrate Veterans Day while reinforcing essential math skills with these engaging addition and subtraction task cards!
These 20 task cards are designed to help students practice addition and subtraction within 20 while learning about the importance of Veterans Day. Perfect for your classroom math centers, holiday-themed lessons, or as an interactive activity to honor our veterans!
Task Cards Include:
By Beth Hammett
Veteran’s Day Bundle
This three packet activity bundle has more than 50+ handouts to help students define, understand, and discuss the importance of Veteran’s Day.
Packet 1: Veteran’s Day Thank You Cards (English and Spanish)
Product Description
Pages: 23
Instill gratitude for our Armed Services with these 20 Veteran's Day Thank You Cards. Write a note of thanks, color images, fold, and give to make a veteran smile!
Includes a mix of English and Spanish gratitude phrases, black and white images to color, and one blank card for students to create their own Veteran's Day message. Highlights each branch of the Armed Services: Army, Marines, and Navy. Includes female and male armed services members.
Use as across curriculum government/history/social studies and ELA lesson, to practice fact-based letter/note writing skills, develop social skills, learn more about U.S. history, practice vocabulary, and meet local veterans in your community. Contact your local Veteran's of Foreign Wars (VFW) for a list of veterans in your area.
Packet 2: 30 Veteran’s Day Activities
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Pages: 32
30 activities to celebrate Veteran's Day! Coloring, lists, poems, writings, and more...for using critical thinking skills to learn about a national holiday.
Includes:
Democracy is...
Freedom is...
Liberty means...
The eagle is representative of...
Veteran's Day Speech
Map for listing no. of veterans/naming veterans
10 Ways to Thank a Veteran
Make your own dog-tags
Many faces of soldiers
Many roles of soldiers
What Veteran's Day means to me...
Thank you to a Veteran
My Message to a Veteran
Decorate the tombstone of a fallen soldier
Veteran Acrostic Poem
A Veteran's Poem
My favorite branch of armed services
My Pledge for Peace
Veteran's Day Maze
Veteran's Day Word Search
Women's roles in the Armed Services
How many words can you make from "veteran"
What will you do on Veteran's Day?
From a soldier's point of view: What Veteran's Day means...
The War Wall--fill in to make and display your own war wall
30 activities to help students acknowledge, appreciate, celebrate, and honor veterans and what the special day means.
Packet 3: Get Fit Action Story: A Veteran’s Day Celebration
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Pages: 15
What is Veterans Day? When does it fall each year? What kinds of celebrations honor our veterans? Students get an introduction and definition of Veterans Day, plus why it is different than Memorial Day. Then, get ready to join the parade! Play ball, watch fireworks, and thank a veteran for serving!
Get Fit Action Stories combine reading, sight words, listening, speaking, directions, and physical education into one assignment. It's a fun, physical learning adventure!
Action Words included:
1. salute
2. clap
3. Miss America wave
4. struts
5. moves a scepter up and down
6. twirl
7. toss
8. catch
9. plays a violin
10. toots a horn
11. beats a drum
12. pedal
13. flip hamburgers
14. toss salads
15. swing bats
16. hit homeruns
17. yells, “Ewwwww” then “Awwwww”
18. “Thank you!”
19. salute
20. “Happy Veterans Day!”
This three packet activity bundle with over 50+ handouts will encourage discussions, increase understanding, and reinforce meaning of Veteran’s Day.
By Beth Hammett
Five top-rated Oklahoma related products that engage students in active learning strategies and encourage creativity, cultural awareness, debate, discussion, test prep, and more:
Packets Included:
Oklahoma Land Run
Oklahoma, The History of a State (1500-1700)
Native American Role Models
Native American Day: Fact-Based, Historical Activities & Resources
Te Ata
174 pages of fun!
1. Oklahoma Land Run
Product Description:
Learn facts and information about the 1889 Oklahoma Land Rush through comic book coloring and writing format. After reading and coloring frames, students re-write the story using blank speech and fact boxes on comic designed handouts. Easy to understand, basic facts that include:
5 Civilized Tribes
Assimilation
Point of View (NAI, Female, Male, Child)
Statehood
Geography Regions of the state labeling/colorcoding activity
Indian Territory
Oklahoma Territory
Homestead Act
Indian Removal Act
Land Proclamation
Land Claim Certificate
Stake Your Claim (color, cut, paste to claim your new land)
Relocation Map
Boomers and Sooners
6 Counties of Unavailable Land
Railroad
Electricity in the White House
President Benjamin Harris
Oklahoma 1st and 2nd Capitols
Write a Poem and/or Song
Advertisement/Marketing Writing
Journalism Writing
Fort Reno in El Reno
4 Towns that Spring Up Overnight
Charles Haskell, 1st Oklahoma Governor
Complete lesson on the Oklahoma Land Rush of 1889 that will engage students and make learning cooperative, fun, and educational. Uses critical thinking, chronological order/sequencing, expository writings, inferencing, problem solving, symbolization, short story elements, plot lines, cultural awareness, diversity, and more... Great way to learn and assess basic history facts while reinforcing communication and writing skills. 37 pages!
2. Oklahoma, The History of a State (1500-1700)
Product Description:
16 pages of basic facts and engaging activities in comic book format to help students learn about Oklahoma's state history in its before statehood years.
This first in a series Oklahoma packet focuses on 1500-1700s using comic book format with text boxes. Comes with comic book pages and nine activities. Students can re-write the story of Oklahoma using the extra comic pages that have blank text boxes. Excellent for history and ELA classes to use for state test prep, assessment, chronological order, basic motor skills, writing skills, and much more...
Packet Includes:
1541--Coronado, de Soto, and Native Americans
1541--write your own land charter for Spain
1682--le Salle and King of France
1682--pros and cons of running a new world (compare/contrast)
1700s--waterways exploration by 7 explorers
1700s--map your own waterway exploration across Oklahoma
1700s--fight for takeover of Oklahoma by France and Spain
1700s--Oklahoma's Riches (Resources native to Oklahoma)
1763--France gives land to England and Spaing
1763--Class/Group survey on who owned Oklahoma
Create your own Oklahoma Timeline
5 Comic handouts with blank text boxes to re-tell the history
16 pages of learning!
3. Native American Role Models
Product Description:
15 notable Native American role models, fact based, mini-lesson unit that includes:
Guideline Sheet with Role Models & Activities Listed
15 Quick Facts Sheets w/ 15 Character Images
135 Differentiated Writing Activities (Too Numerous to List All!)
(all genres of writing addressed w/ 3 categories: Writings, Project Based, Differentiated Lower Activities)
45 Project Based Activities for Active Learning
15 Activities Worksheet for Hands-On Active Learning
Role Models:
Jim Thorpe (athlete)
Maria Tallchief (ballerina)
Billy Mills (athlete)
Sequoyah (silversmith tradesman)
Johnny Bench (athlete)
Sacagawea (guide)
Charles Curtis (politician/V.P.)
Johnny Cash (entertainer)
Wilma Mankiller (Chief)
Will Rogers (entertainer)
Pearl Carter Scott (aviator/aviatrix)
N. Scott Momaday (author)
Joy Harjo (poet)
Sherman Alexiee (author)
Sandra Osawa (filmmaker)
Tribes:
Cherokee
Chickasaw
Choctaw
Creek
Kaw
Kiowa
Makah
Osage
Oglala Lakota (Sioux)
Shoshone
Spokane
48 pages of informative facts and fun activities!
Great introduction and overview of Native American role models and their cultures, easy to learn facts, addresses Common Core and ELA/Social Studies state guidelines. Differentiated activities for numerous levels of writers. Use with homeschool, flipped classes, GT, Pre-AP, At-Risk. Engaging, critical thinking, interesting, fun, and educational!
4. Native American Day: Fact-Based, Historical Activities & Resources
Product Description:
Numerous projects for Native American Day (4th Friday in September) or for any NA History/SS/English Unit. Includes:
Make a Timeline (Build Background Knowledge)
U.S. Map of NA Tribes
Diorama activity and clip art for use
"I am..." Find your NA tribe
Compare & Contrast tribes
Debate over first American Settlers
Top 15 Most Famous Native Americans
with Crossword and Word Search (with answers)
Silhouette "I am..." synonym poem
Headress, Shield, & Teepee designing
Make a Diorama
Research links
Symbolism sheets
Video links
and more...
Everything needed for beginning, understanding, or assessing Native American unit. Culture unit with valid resources. Differentiated, project based, student-centered Native American activities. Fun and educational with 50 pages of learning!
BONUS FILE!
Te Ata
Product Description:
Who is Mary Fisher, and what is her impact on society? 20 active learning, engaging activities to help students learn about and understand the life and times of Mary Fisher, known as Te Ata, a Chickasaw storyteller, performer, and artist.
Includes:
Black and white coloring images on pages
Who is Mary Fisher (synonyms)?
Timeline of Life (blank timeline to retell and fill in)
Compare & Contrast School Days (1900s vs. Today)
Become a Journalist (Interview)
"Bearer of the Morning" Bumper Sticker
Storytelling a Family Tradition
The Royal Speech
Crossword Puzzle & Answer Sheet (Answers on Timeline for students)
Mary's FakeBook
Broadway Marquee
Poem
Pictograph
Point of View
Treasure of Oklahoma (State Focused)
Legend of the White Wolf
Te Ata, the Movie (Design ad)
Te Ata, the Cast (Cast the Parts)
23 pages in the learning packet.
Perfect 174 page bundle for learning about Oklahoma and its history!
By Beth Hammett
Learn facts and information about the 1889 Oklahoma Land Rush through comic book coloring and writing format. After reading and coloring frames, students re-write the story using blank speech and fact boxes on comic designed handouts. Easy to understand, basic facts that include: 5 Civilized Tribes Assimilation Point of View (NAI, Female, Male, Child) Statehood Geography Regions of the state labeling/colorcoding activity Indian Territory Oklahoma Territory Homestead Act Indian Removal Act Land Proclamation Land Claim Certificate Stake Your Claim (color, cut, paste to claim your new land) Relocation Map Boomers and Sooners 6 Counties of Unavailable Land Railroad Electricity in the White House President Benjamin Harris Oklahoma 1st and 2nd Capitols Write a Poem and/or Song Advertisement/Marketing Writing Journalism Writing Fort Reno in El Reno 4 Towns that Spring Up Overnight Charles Haskell, 1st Oklahoma Governor Complete lesson on the Oklahoma Land Rush of 1889 that will engage students and make learning cooperative, fun, and educational. Uses critical thinking, chronological order/sequencing, expository writings, inferencing, problem solving, symbolization, short story elements, plot lines, cultural awareness, diversity, and more... Great way to learn and assess basic history facts while reinforcing communication and writing skills!
Fourth of July / July Fourth / July 4 Activities Packet (Elementary)
By Beth Hammett
35 Fourth of July fun and engaging activities for elementary students! Includes: Writings:"What Freedom Means to Me" and "My Favorite Fourth of July Memory" and more... "My Patriotic Poem" Coloring Handouts: July Fourth messages with themed images Crossword puzzle with answers Word search with answers Uncle Sam's Dialogue activity Fourth of July Find It Games Vocabulary Word Games Craft activities for July 4 messages Fun, educational activities for celebrating July 4th!
By Beth Hammett
Creative writing prompts that focus on 1800s history, issues and life. Includes 16 slides to help students think about life as an explorer or pioneer during the 1800s. Visually pleasing graphics with great journal starters. Excellent for history or language arts courses. Use for on-demand writing assessment.
Veteran's Day Thank You Cards (English and Spanish)
By Beth Hammett
Instill gratitude for our Armed Services with these 20 Veteran's Day Thank You Cards. Write a note of thanks, color images, fold, and give to make a veteran smile! Includes a mix of English and Spanish gratitude phrases, black and white images to color, and one blank card for students to create their own Veteran's Day message. Highlights each branch of the Armed Services: Army, Marines, and Navy. Includes female and male armed services members. Use as across curriculum government/history/social studies and ELA lesson, to practice fact-based letter/note writing skills, develop social skills, learn more about U.S. history, practice vocabulary, and meet local veterans in your community. Contact your local Veteran's of Foreign Wars (VFW) for a list of veterans in your area.
Dialects and Speech (United States)
By Beth Hammett
Four-wheelin' or muddin? Cruisin' or going for a drive? Get students thinking about dialects and regional differences with this 22 page engaging, visual presentation. Includes: Dialect and examples Idiolect and examples Jargon and examples Pidgins and examples Creole and examples Review of Terminologies and activity Regional dialects and activity Literature dialects and examples Literature Project activity for Assessment Extra Resources Great for blended, flipped, homeschool, group collaboration, and whole class English and history courses. Interactive and critical thinking skills required!
4th of July Craft Activity - Fourth of July 3D Pop Up Card Templates
By Mrs Wates Teaching Creations
Fourth of July Craft: Dive into the festive spirit of Independence Day with these fun 3D/Pop-Up Card Templates, a must have for any teacher looking to add creativity and patriotic cheer to their classroom activities. Perfect for a hands on, engaging craft session, these printables are designed to spark joy and foster imaginative skills among elementary students. With 6 black and white designs and three versatile templates, this product offers a total of 18 unique crafting opportunities. These 3D Independence Day Card Templates are an excellent way for students to express their creativity and create memorable keepsakes that bring a touch of joy to this special holiday. Start the crafting festivities and watch as your students bring their 3D cards to life, coloring, cutting, and folding their way into the Independence Day spirit. Perfect for Fourth of July classroom activities, summer camps, and patriotic celebrations, this pack ensures a fun and educational experience for all.
Here are some ideas on how to use the 4th of July 3D/Pop-Up Card Templates:
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