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Valentine Letter: V
"V" is for Valentine. Your Special Ed students can color in this very large letter "V." They can color, trace, or simply identify the letter "V." Part of a Valentine's Day mini-unit but good for a non-holiday lesson as well.
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Cats and Superstition: Fun Trivia Quiz
Answers to this quiz are very well cited, so if your class is studying Halloween, symbols, superstition, world cultures, or cats, it could spark spirited discussion about comparative traditions.
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St. Patrick's Day Word Puzzles
The leprechauns have hidden a set of words by scrambling them up and putting them into a word search! Task your pupils with the job of discovering the correct spellings and finding the target words in the search.
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Christmas Addition
Get in the Christmas spirit with this set of addition worksheets, which each feature an image for young scholars to color in before they solve twelve equations. Learners will get an extra challenge as they deal with all three-digit...
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"Whispering Wires": Public Law vs. Individual Civil Liberties
High school student love discussing controversial issues like those brought up in this fourth amendment case study. They examine the 1928 Olmstead vs. U.S. prohibition court case, applying the fourth amendment to determine whether or not...
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Feliz Día de las Madres
Why is your mom great? Young Spanish speakers of all levels help celebrate Mother's Day by writing their mom a short thank-you paragraph. Decorative writing template included. Consider giving your class some additional prompts to help...
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Finding a Pot of Gold Story Starter
Young or old, the prospect of finding a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow captures the imagination of us all. Encourage children to explore the possibilities of this interesting myth with a fun and simple creative writing prompt.
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George Washington Story Starter
Imagine traveling back in time and having the opportunity to meet the very first president of the United States, what would you do? Challenge the imagination and creative writing skills of young learners with this fun writing prompt.
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Leprechaun Story Starter
The idea that there are little, bearded men protecting pots of gold fills every child's imagination with endless possibilities. This fun writing prompt taps into the creativity of young learners as they write about the day they caught a...
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St. Patrick's Day 4 Leaf Clover Story Starter
What if four leaf clovers really did bring good luck, how would they change people's lives? This fun creative writing activity asks children to tap into their imaginations as they explore the possibilities of this interesting superstition.
Early Childhood Education
Christmas Lesson Plan: Gross Motor & Fine Motor Skills
Practice gross and fine motor skills with fun Christmas- and holiday-themed activities. These holiday lessons include songs, games, and other engaging activities for both gross and fine motor skills. Kids will love pinning the nose on...
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Halloween Ghost Advanced Division
Get in the Halloween spirit and practice math skills with a color-by-numbers learning exercise that—when all division problems are solved—uncovers a ghost appearing behind a gravestone that reads R.I.P.
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Mardi Gras Vocabulary
Words associated with the celebration of Mardi Gras are featured in a short vocabulary worksheet that asks pupils to match the word with it's definition. "Laissez les bons temps rouler!"
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Who is Worth More Than Gold?
Young writers compose an opinion piece that details who they feel is worth more than gold.
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Christmas Around the World
Students explore Christmas celebrations in different countries. They create presentations giving information about Christmas celebrations in different countries. They compare and contrast traditional Christmas celebrations around the world.
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Ho Ho Poetry
Students read about the sights and sounds of a Las Vegas Christmas. They use words and phrases taken from articles in a recent issue of the New York Times to create a holiday-themed "found Poem."
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Merry Christmas!
In this Christmas activity worksheet, learners use the 40 clues to identify the words needed to complete the Christmas crossword puzzle.
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Day of the Dead Lesson Plans
Day of the Dead lesson plans can provide a meaningful exploration of the holiday and its importance.
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All Fired Up
Young scholars brainstorm images and themes associated with the American Fourth of July holiday. They create illustrated posters to explain the processes or history behind these themes.
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Powerpoint: Show Your Gratitude
Students name things for which they are thankful. Then they search the Internet for pictures and audio or film clips that symbolize these items. They arrange six to ten pieces of digital content into a PowerPoint presentation.
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Cinco de Mayo - What is it?
Students, after examining why the fiesta Cinco de Mayo is celebrated, plan a fiesta that includes invitations, games, music, paper flowers, flags and a menu of authentic foods. By completing this assignment, they enhance their education...
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A Shadow of Yourself
Students measure the length of their shadows three times during the day, Students determine the differences in shadow lengths after each measurement. They discuss why the length changed from one time of day to another.
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Unwrapping Reading
Guest readers rip off the holiday wrapping paper and read aloud the book inside! The teacher prepares for the activity by wrapping a variety of books in wrapping paper. Guest readers are invited to unwrap a book and read aloud to the class.
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Thanksgiving At Plymouth
First graders engage in a holiday celebration of Thanksgiving. They read a play "Thanksgiving At Plymouth" to give the lesson context. The teacher could incorporate costumes and props for a holiday production. After the play they can...