Middle School Social Emotional Learning Cultural Activities

Start your students' days with purposeful reflection and engaging activities with our "One Month Morning Book." This 20-page resource is designed to cover four weeks of morning activities, providing a structured yet fun way to begin each school day. From setting weekly goals to participating in community-building exercises and exploring various subjects, this morning book is the perfect addition to any classroom routine.

Book Highlights:

• Weekly Check-In (Mondays): Each week starts with a reflective check-in page where students can set goals, reflect on their previous week, and plan for the days ahead. This helps cultivate a habit of mindfulness and intentionality.

• Mindful Coloring (Fridays): End the week with a relaxing mindful coloring page, allowing students to unwind and express their creativity.

• Community Activities:

  • Friendship Building: Activities like asking friends what they like and explaining things about themselves.
  • Personal Preferences: Pages for deciding what food they like and dislike, encouraging self-awareness and expression.
  • Word Boggle Pages: Fun word puzzles to enhance vocabulary and critical thinking skills.
  • Reading Activities: Engaging reading exercises centered around exciting themes like pirates.
  • Math Activities: Dominoes addition and subtraction to strengthen arithmetic skills.
  • Social Studies: Map reading exercises to build geographic literacy.
  • Art: Creative drawing prompts to inspire artistic expression.
  • History: Exploring historic landmarks and map locations to deepen understanding of historical context.
  • Scattergories: A fun and challenging game to boost creativity and quick thinking.
  • Fable Writing: Writing exercises that encourage storytelling and imaginative thinking.

Why This Morning Book Is Essential:

• Promotes Daily Reflection: Weekly check-ins help students start each week with a clear focus and end it with thoughtful reflection.
• Encourages Social Interaction: Community-building activities foster friendships and improve social skills.
• Integrates Multiple Subjects: Covers a wide range of topics from reading and math to social studies and art, ensuring a well-rounded start to the day.
• Engages and Inspires: A variety of activities keeps students engaged and motivated, making learning enjoyable.
• Supports Mindfulness: Mindful coloring pages provide a calm and reflective end to the week, promoting emotional well-being.

Ideal For:

• Teachers looking for a comprehensive morning activity resource to enhance their classroom routine.
• Educators seeking to promote mindfulness, reflection, and social interaction among students.
• Classrooms that value a diverse range of subjects and activities to start the day off right.

With the "One Month Morning Book," equip your students with the tools they need to reflect, set goals, and engage in meaningful activities each day. This resource is designed to make mornings productive, enjoyable, and full of learning opportunities.

Focus on empathy and kindness in your classroom with this engaging Creative Writing Prompts Pack. This resource includes 10 prompts that are versatile & suitable for creative writing exercises, journaling, discussions & group activities. This pack encourages creative & imaginative thinking, writing skills, storytelling & self-expression. Your students will find ample space for their narratives with dedicated sections for first, next, and last to encourage structured storytelling. For extension, longer templates are included. This printable pack is a valuable tool in nurturing a more empathetic classroom environment & ideal for both Anti-Bullying Month/Week.

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Thanksgiving is here. We're thankful for, and show gratitude for, many people, places and things in our lives. Students will find and circle the people and things that they are thankful for in their lives with this Thanksgiving-themed Word Search Puzzle! A great way to start a discussion with your students.

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Discover the Indigenous Medicine Wheel through this social-emotional learning and goal-setting activity, complete with a lesson handout. Students explore the four aspects of well-being and apply them to their lives. Craft your own Medicine Wheel and set personal goals aligned with its teachings. Ideal for grades 3 and above, this resource offers a transformative journey into self-awareness and holistic wellness.

Page 1: Lesson Plan for teachers
Page 2: All About the medicine wheel (handout)
Page 3: The medicine wheel (black and white)
Page 4: My medicine wheel (coloured)
Page 5: Making our own medicine wheel (Activity #1)
Page 6: Making our own medicine wheel (example)
Page 7: Setting goals with the medicine wheel (Activity #2)
Page 8: Setting goals with the medicine wheel (example)

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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.

Elevate the joy of birthday celebrations with these easy to print Birthday Paper Crown & Headband Templates. This engaging craft activity is perfect for adding a touch of creativity and appreciation to your classroom. With 10 unique black and white templates and 4 color templates featuring different backgrounds, your students can immerse themselves in the fun of personalizing their own birthday crowns. Designed for easy use, simply print the crown on cardstock, have your students color and cut out the pieces, then glue them together for a headpiece. You can make your classroom birthday celebrations extra special by printing the color versions to make your own birthday crowns for your students. Use them during birthday rings or as a vibrant addition to birthday festivities. These crowns are cherished keepsakes that add a personalized touch to every birthday celebration. Infuse your birthdays with creativity and fun!

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This Indigenous Education beginners bundle is perfect for Orange Shirt Day, Indigenous Peoples Day activities or any day of the school year. Write land acknowledgements, learn about the Medicine Wheel, discover the Indigenous story of Turtle Island and learn about Canada's Indigenous communities. These Indigenous Education lessons can be used as Orange Shirt Day activities as well as Indigenous Peoples Day activities.

Resource 1: Indigenous People in Canada
Two NO prep Indigenous Education activities to help students learn about Indigenous people in Canada. Use for social studies, history, Indigenous education, Orange Shirt Day or Indigenous Peoples Day. Every teacher in Canada should have this resource.

Resource 2: Land Acknowledgement Package
Write Land Acknowledgements with my land acknowledgement lesson. Learn and recognize the land you live and play on, understand the parts of a land acknowledgement and learn to write your own Land Acknowledgement activity.

Resource 3: Indigenous Medicine Wheel Lesson

Social-Emotional Learning using the Indigenous Medicine Wheel. Students will learn about the 4 types of well-being and connect it to their life. Students will create a Medicine Wheel that is individualized to them. Goal setting activity using the Medicine Wheel. 2 activities included.

Resource 4: The Legend of Turtle Island
This resource includes the Indigenous creation story of Turtle Island, an illustration of the land, reflection questions and a drawing activity.

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Kickstart your school year with our comprehensive "First Day | Soft Start | Get To Know Your Class | Welcome Packet | Bundle." This all-in-one resource is designed to create a welcoming and engaging environment for your students, making the first days of school both productive and fun. Perfect for teachers looking to establish strong connections and set the tone for a successful year, this bundle includes everything you need for a smooth and memorable start.

Bundle Highlights:

1. Maths, Grammar, Writing, Reading, and Phonics Baseline Tests:

• Assess your students' starting levels in key academic areas with these baseline tests, providing valuable insights for tailored instruction.

1. Euro 2024 Football Worksheet:

• Engage students with this fun football-themed worksheet, perfect for sports enthusiasts and a great icebreaker activity.

1. Walk Me Through the Life of You Worksheet:

• A creative worksheet where students share their favorite drink, food, family details, hobbies, and more, helping you get to know them better.

1. Getting to Know You Workpacket:

• A comprehensive packet filled with activities that encourage students to share about themselves and learn about their classmates, fostering a sense of community.

1. Welcome Packet Template 1:

• A ready-to-use template to create personalized welcome packets for your students, ensuring they feel valued and excited to join your class.

1. Magical Meet the Teacher Welcome Packet (Editable):

• Introduce yourself and your co-teacher with this enchanting, editable template. Includes a cover page, teacher introduction, and fun facts or quotes.

1. Design Your Own Planet Activity:

• An imaginative activity where students design their own planet, promoting creativity and providing a fun way to start the school year.

1. Getting to Know the Class Bingo:

• A 5x5 bingo grid where students find classmates who match the prompts, encouraging collaboration and interaction on the first day.

1. Space Themed Registration Guide:

• Make attendance fun with this space-themed guide, allowing students to choose how they greet the teacher each morning with a dab, salute, wave, etc.

Bonus:

• FREE Make Your Own Pokémon, Pokémon Go Workpack (Worth $4):
  • This exciting bonus workpack includes activities that allow students to create their own Pokémon characters. With enough content for a whole week, this workpack adds an extra layer of fun and creativity to your classroom activities.

Why This Bundle Is Essential:

• Comprehensive Coverage: Provides 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 comprehensive, ready-to-use bundle to start the school year.
• Educators aiming to build a strong classroom community from day one.
• Schools and programs that value personalized, engaging, and fun first-day activities.

How to Use:

• Print and Prepare: Print the included worksheets, templates, and activities. Customize the editable resources as needed.
• Engage and Assess: Use the baseline tests to assess student levels and the activities to engage and get to know your students.
• Build Community: Encourage students to participate in the getting-to-know-you activities and share about themselves.
• Set the Tone: Use the registration guide and fun activities to create a welcoming and exciting classroom atmosphere.
• Explore the Bonus: Implement the Pokémon Go workpack for a week of creative and engaging activities that your students will love.

Start the school year with confidence and creativity with our "First Day | Soft Start | Get To Know Your Class | Welcome Packet | Bundle." 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. Enjoy the added value of our Pokémon Go workpack and provide your students with an unforgettable start!

Celebrate Grandparents with this fun, easy and engaging Grandparents Day Questionnaire keepsake that won't take hours to complete. Your students will answer a number of prompts about their grandparents. It can be used as a gift to present to grandparents on their special day or display on your bulletin board. Whether it's Grandparents Day, a family event, or a classroom activity, this questionnaire is the perfect way to create lasting memories. Each black and white worksheet features an array of endearing grandparent names, including Grandpa, Papa, Pop-Pop, Gramps, Grandma, Nana, Mimi, Grammy, Grandma Granny, Grandad or Grandpa, as well as grandfather and grandmother. Download, print, and witness the heartwarming joy as students express their gratitude and admiration for their beloved grandparents.

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Looking for a quick and easy way to ensure you are incorporating Indigenous Education into your teaching in a culturally appropriate way? Look no further. When you buy this bundle NOW, you will receive every new resource I create...for FREE! Plus, my 70+ current resources that are in my shop. From the 94 Calls to Action to creating land acknowledgements, you will be covered with this huge Indigenous Education / Outdoor Education bundle!

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Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day with this bundle that honours Indigenous communities and Indigenous people in Canada. Explore the Medicine Wheel, 7 Sacred Teachings, Indigenous groups in Canada and have students complete a project on an Indigenous hero of their choosing.

Indigenous Peoples Day Bundle Includes:

1. Indigenous Heroes in Canada Research Project: A comprehensive project celebrating Indigenous heroes with handouts, reflection sheets, and guidance.

2. Indigenous People in Canada (English): Engaging, no-prep activities designed to deepen students' understanding of Indigenous peoples in Canada. French and English copies included.

3. Indigenous People in Canada (French) Engaging, no-prep activities designed to deepen students' understanding of Indigenous peoples in Canada. French and English copies included.

4. Indigenous Medicine Wheel - SEL & Goalsetting: Explore the Indigenous Medicine Wheel's holistic approach to well-being and goal-setting through two interactive activities.

5. Seven Sacred Teachings: Dive into the Seven Sacred Teachings! Students will create a 7 Sacred Teachings booklet and learn the lessons from bear, wolf, beaver, eagle, buffalo, turtle and sasquatch!

6. National Indigenous Peoples Day Handout: A bonus file to commemorate this important day.

This Indigenous Peoples Day bundle provides educators with essential resources for promoting cultural understanding and appreciation on Indigenous Peoples Day, making it a must-have for classrooms across Canada.

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94 Calls to Action Research Project
All About Canada's Indian Act

Canada's Residential Schools

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