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Parade Float Design Project—Creative STEM + Art Lesson (Build & Pitch Challenge)
Bring parade season excitement to your classroom with this hands-on design and presentation project! Students work collaboratively to design, construct, and present a model parade float that communicates a meaningful theme. Perfect for art, STEM, and language arts integration, this project fosters creativity, communication, and problem-solving — all while building confidence through public speaking. Includes everything you need: ✅ Complete Teacher Edition with procedures, discussion prompts,
3rd - 8th
Other (Arts), Speaking & Listening, Writing
Thanksgiving | Art | Parade Float Miniatures | K-12
Title Thanksgiving | Art | Parade Float Miniatures | K-12 Product Description Bring the Macy’s tradition into the classroom with “Parade Float Miniatures.” Students design and build small-scale Thanksgiving floats using boxes and craft supplies, expressing gratitude, family, and personal stories in symbolic 3D art. How It Can Be Used:Creative classroom displays for ThanksgivingExploring symbolism and storytelling through designCollaborative group projects or individual expressio
K - 12th, Higher Education
Graphic Arts, Other (Arts), Visual Arts
Also included in: Thanksgiving | Art | Complete Lesson Bundle (10 Units) | K-12
Balloons Over Broadway Thanksgiving Parade Unit Book Companion Activities Canva
Want to teach your class about the iconic Thanksgiving Parade and bring learning to life by letting them create their own balloons?! If so, this ready-to-go unit is for you!This Balloons Over Broadway–inspired resource makes teaching the history and magic of the parade simple and engaging. Each day includes teaching slides, printable activities, and easy-to-follow lesson plans for either 5 or 7 school days. Everything is laid out for you to make teaching effortless! Pair with the book "Bal
1st - 4th
Other (Arts), U.S. History
Build a Thanksgiving Parade Balloon
Want a fun activity to do this Thanksgiving? There is a video to show your students that shows the history of the parade, and also a link to all the balloons and floats that will be in this years parade. Once your class knows about the parade and balloons, explain to them its their turn to come up with their own balloon. Have them design it and write a short paragraph about it! Great to do the week before or week of Thanksgiving!
1st - 5th
Creative Writing, Writing
Thanksgiving | Math | Parade Balloon Geometry | K-12
Title Thanksgiving | Math | Parade Balloon Geometry | K-12Product Description💡 Overview: Students use 2D and 3D geometry to model parade balloons, connecting surface area, volume, and shape classification to a beloved Thanksgiving tradition. ✍️ Overview & Purpose (from lesson): Students calculate volume and surface area of balloon models. Purpose: connect geometry formulas to real-world applications like engineering parade balloons. How It Can Be Used:🎈 Calculate dimensions for 3D ball
K - 12th, Higher Education
Algebra, Geometry, Other (Math)
Also included in: Thanksgiving | Math | Complete Lesson Bundle (10 Units) | K-12
Thanksgiving Parade Kindness SEL Google Digital Game
Are you looking for a fun and educational SEL experience for your preschool and kindergarten children to enhance social emotional skills? This game is just for you! Thanksgiving is the perfect time to play a game that involves kindness. Play this game in Google slides or Powerpoint. Simple drag and drop format that is easy for children to play at home or at school. What's Included:12 scenarios in which children chose the 'kind' balloon for the float. There is one 'kind' choice and one 'u
PreK - 1st
Classroom Community, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
Also included in: Thanksgiving Parade STEAM Activity and Kindness Digital Game
Balloons Over Broadway Book Study: Thanksgiving Day Parade
This nonfiction book tells the story of Tony Sarg who created the first giant floating balloon for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade! Your students will love it! It is an interesting story and perfect for before Thanksgiving break! Included are: an introduction to the storya video of the book read aloud images of 4 of the giant balloons that will appear in the 2023 paradea video of the 2022 paradecomprehension questionsan explanation of marionettes (which is what Tony made as a boy)a short v
K - 4th
English Language Arts
Valentine’s Day | Civil Rights & Suffrage | Parade of Equality | K-12
💘✊ Bonus Lesson – Valentine’s Parade of Equality ❤️🎈Title: Valentine’s Day | Civil Rights & Suffrage | Parade of Equality | K-12Product Description:💘 Overview: Step into the parade of history with the Valentine’s Parade of Equality! 🎈❤️ This bonus lesson transforms Valentine’s Day floats into symbols of justice, equality, and love. Students design creative floats that honor leaders like MLK, Rosa Parks, and Susan B. Anthony — celebrating how love and fairness go hand in hand.✨ 🎁 This free l
K - 12th
Government, Other (ELA), U.S. History
The Thanksgiving Parade: Decodable Text
Bring the Excitement of Thanksgiving to Your Classroom with "The Thanksgiving Parade"!Ignite your students' love for reading and the holiday season with "The Thanksgiving Parade," a decodable text crafted for early readers. Join Meg as she experiences the wonder of a Thanksgiving parade, complete with lively bands, giant balloons, colorful floats, and a special visit from Santa Claus. Why "The Thanksgiving Parade" is Perfect for Your Students:Decodable Text: Designed with simple vocabulary and p
K - 2nd
Reading, Reading Strategies
Also included in: Bundle of Fall Decodable Texts
Math Thanksgiving Day Parade Scoot - Around the Room Task Cards
This is a PowerPoint that can be used as an around the room scoot or a digital task card activity. This presentation is fully editable after download and comes with a blank answer sheet. These questions are aligned with the knowledge of a 6th grade math standards. This assignment works great as a review or practice before thanksgiving break. The students will solve the questions that are on the float slides and write their answer in that designated spot on the answer sheet. These questions addr
5th - 8th
Math
CCSS
6.NS.A.1
, 6.NS.B.2
, 6.NS.B.3
+4
Hispanic Heritage Month Float Project – Research & Creative Craft Activity
Bring the excitement of a parade into your classroom with this Hispanic Heritage Month Parade Float Project! This hands-on resource allows students to research a Hispanic country, then design and build a creative parade float to showcase what they’ve learned. This resource includes everything you need to guide students through the process, with visual examples, step-by-step instructions, and a research template — perfect for a culminating project or school-wide celebration. What’s Included:-10
4th - 12th
Latino and Hispanic Studies, Other (Social Studies), Spanish
Thanksgiving | Poetry | Parade Persona Poems | K-12
Title Thanksgiving | Poetry | Parade Persona Poems | K-12Product Description💡 Overview Students write persona poems from the perspective of parade balloons, floats, or performers, giving voice to iconic Thanksgiving images. ✍️ Overview & Purpose (from lesson) Title / Hook: “Through the Eyes of a Balloon” – Parade Persona Poems Students will imagine themselves as Thanksgiving parade balloons, floats, or performers and write poems in first person capturing those perspectives. Why It Matte
K - 12th, Higher Education
Other (ELA), Poetry, Writing
Also included in: Thanksgiving | Poetry | Complete Lesson Bundle (10 Units) | K-12
Editable Thanksgiving Worksheet Activities | PowerPoint, Printables
Thanksgiving themed Worksheets (12 pages) What is includedDecoding secret codesBrainstorm words to fill the cornucopiaDesign your own float parade and balloon.Fill in the Blanks on the Pumpkin Pie.Identification of who or what is being appreciatedTrace the line activity for the turkey to go home.There are two versions for every activity. BenefitsPromotes problem-solving, creativity, fine motor skills, vocabulary, reading comprehension and gratitude.Worksheets are in black and white so that the s
2nd - 5th
Social Emotional Learning, Visual Arts, Vocabulary
Balloons over Broadway-Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade Slideshow
Balloons over Broadway-Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade **you have to be in slideshow mode for the links to work** -Balloons over Broadway read aloud -Macy's parade floats -How the parade floats are made -Creating your own balloon -Writing about your balloon- See other listing on my page for this worksheet :)
PreK - 5th
Other (Arts)
Thanksgiving Day Parade Virtual Music Field Trip
If you are looking for a fun Thanksgiving lesson then this Virtual Music Field Trip is for you! This field trip takes you through 4 of the different parts of a Thanksgiving Day Parade - Balloons, Broadway Shows, Marching Band, and Parade Floats. Each part has 2 different musical activities for you to pick from (or use them both!). This resource is able to be used with all grades. You can adapt the activities to upper grade levels by adding instruments, creating ostinatos, or anything else you c
PreK - 6th
Music, Other (Performing Arts)
Thanksgiving | Great Depression | Parade of Hardship | K-12
🎈🥁 Lesson 3 – Parade of Hardship: Macy’s Meets the Depression 🦃🎺Title: Thanksgiving | Great Depression | Parade of Hardship | K-12 Product Description:🕯️ Overview: Bring the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade into contrast with Depression realities! 🎈 Students explore the first Macy’s Parade (1924) vs. Depression parades. They design parade floats representing hardships (soup lines, Dust Bowl) or hopes (New Deal, jobs). ✨ 🎨 Includes Thanksgiving coloring float templates. ✨ 📝 Built-in Learni
K - 12th
Other (ELA), Other (Social Studies), U.S. History
Also included in: Thanksgiving | Great Depression | 10-Lesson Mega Bundle | K-12
The Christmas Parade | Interactive PowerPoint Slide Show
INTERACTIVE POWERPOINT SLIDE SHOW | ANIMATED. Help even your neediest special education students connect with core vocabulary using these animated, visually simple and repetitive slides on your smartboard to engage them during AAC group or circle time. Students watch as the Christmas parade balloons and floats head down the street and hear the cheering crowd and kids. The balloons and floats stop mid-screen for a close inspection only to go again with a click or a tap. The parade ends with a
PreK - 2nd
Reading, Vocabulary
Hurrah for the Thanksgiving Day Parade | Interactive PowerPoint Slide Show
INTERACTIVE POWERPOINT SLIDE SHOW | ANIMATED. Help even your neediest special education students connect with core vocabulary using these animated, visually simple and repetitive slides on your smartboard to engage them during AAC group or circle time. Students watch as the Thanksgiving Day parade balloons and floats head down the street and hear the cheering crowd and kids. The balloons and floats stop mid-screen for a close inspection only to go again with a click or a tap. The parade ends
PreK - 2nd
Reading, Vocabulary
Thanksgiving Addition to 20 Game
Are you looking for a fun way to practice addition to 20 with your students? This engaging PowerPoint will do the trick. The object of the game is for the students to crack the code by solving the problems! The problem is all of the Thanksgiving floats have deflated and they need to find the street where they can air them back up! They will have fun telling time and trying to crack the code! This is sure to be a hit in your classroom! Did I mention this is NO PREP!Watch the video to get a previ
1st - 2nd
Math
CCSS
1.OA.C.6
, 2.OA.B.2
Also included in: Second Grade Math Skills Games
Mardi Gras Parade Planning: Honoring Black History Month
Mardi Gras Parade Planning: Honoring Black History through Measurement & Budgeting! Description: Get ready to celebrate Mardi Gras in a meaningful way with our engaging lesson, "Mardi Gras Parade Planning: Honoring Black History through Measurement & Budgeting!" This hands-on activity invites K-12 students to design a parade float that honors significant contributions by Black leaders throughout history, seamlessly integrating math skills in measurement and budgeting. This assignment not on
K - 12th
Math, Order of Operations
Field Trip Fiasco: 3 Fall STEM Challenges Featuring Tessa the Turkey
Bring the fun of fall to your classroom with this story-driven STEM challenge set! Your students will follow Farmer Maple and her mischievous turkey, Tessa, through three connected challenges that build engineering, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. What’s Included: 3 Complete STEM Challenges Trap the Turkey – Build a creative trap to catch Tessa.Parade Float Frenzy – Design a float that moves and lures her back!Harvest Tower Heist – Engineer a tall tower to rescue the stolen trophy.Also...
2nd - 5th
General Science, Other (Math), Reading
History of the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade Presentation! Google Slides and PDF!
UPDATED! Now included is a google Slides Link! Dive into the history and excitement of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with this ready-to-use presentation, perfect for elementary classrooms! This interactive slideshow explores the origins, traditions, and fascinating details of one of America’s most iconic holiday events. What's Included:PDF VersionGoogle slides Link! Engaging Visuals and Animations: Bring the story of the parade to life with vibrant images of floats, balloons, and characters th
1st - 4th
Social Studies
Also included in: History of the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade Bundle!
Whole Class + PowerPoint - Hispanic Heritage - Chile - Activities - Holydays
Bring the vibrant celebration of the Winter Carnival and Fireworks of Punta Arenas, Chile into your classroom with this engaging, culturally enriching resource! Perfect for celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, this interactive activity pack combines videos, creative projects, and critical-thinking exercises to immerse students in the magic of this iconic Chilean tradition. Key Features:Interactive Video ContentDive into the heart of the Winter Carnival with a captivating video showcasing livel
K - 4th
Spanish
Chinese New Year
Help your students learn the customs and traditions of Chinese New Year. This PowerPoint includes many images and links to 2 videos to aid in understanding. Included are: How the date of Chinese New Year is determined based on the lunar calendarThe dates for 1925The meaning of the Zodiac Symbols (and a chart so students can determine their sign based on birthdate)Chinese traditionsTraditional foods for Chinese New Year feastDragon Parade videoFloat of a snake for 2025Video of the Lantern Fest
1st - 4th
Social Studies
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