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History of St. Patrick's Day Reading & Parade Float Design
Looking for a fun St. Patrick's Day lesson that meets state standards and doesn't involve coloring shamrocks? We've got you. Students learn about the origins of St. Patrick's Day, how blue was the original color, the Shamorock wasn't unlucky, and that anti-Irish discrimination transformed a religious holiday into a street party. Then design a history-themed parade float and provide a brief explanation of each element in their float design to connect it back to history. Students then design a
6th - 12th
European History, U.S. History, World History
Mardi Gras Fiesta Parade Float Activity
Does your students need an activity for Mardi Gras or Fiesta that uses their imagination and can be super fun? Check out this FREE activity! It can be used for grades K-3rd. There is no writing involved, just reading of instructions. These can be handed to the student(s) or read aloud to the class. This is a good group activity or an independent activity. Great for all events that uses parades, like Fiesta in San Antonio. Bead Borders by Art Applications - Room 28. If you have any questions,
K - 3rd
Art
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Design my Own Macy's Parade Float
This is the graphic organizer I use for my students to design their parade floats in our Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade mini-unit.
Not Specific
Engineering, Science
Design a Macy's Parade Float
This is a sheet that allows students to create their own Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade float by asking them to draw a picture of it and write a paragraph about it.
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Art, English Language Arts
It's A Float Parade
A fun project to do with your class before holidays like Thanksgiving and Fiesta, etc.
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Presidential Parade with Floats!
Students will enjoy participating in a Presidential hands-on learning project. This project stimulates creativity, problem-solving, research and oral presentation into one collective project for grades 4-8. You can simplify or allow for complexity! The floats can be made individually or collaboratively as a small group project.
The lesson includes a simple and a complex version. It also gives keys, instructions, Common Core Standards and a Rubric to score the activity.
Lessons can be used in Soc
4th - 9th
U.S. History
Reader's Theatre: Holidays: Parade Float Design Gr. 4-6 - WORKSHEET
**THIS IS AN INSTANT DOWNLOAD**This FREE worksheet includes a single page from our Reader's Theatre: Holidays title.This Art Activity asks students to design a float that would be appropriate to participate in a Canada Day parade. This worksheet can be used on its own, or paired with the individual resource. And the best part is, it's FREE. ************************************************************************ About the full resource, Reader's Theatre: Holidays:The holidays celebrated in Nort
4th - 6th
Drama, World History
Goldie-Blox and the Parade Float: Speech/ Language Book Companion
Articulation (/s/, /r/, /l/ and /th/) and wh- questions from Goldie Blox and the Parade Float (book and building activity) targeting some of the most written IEP goals, quickly. (Activity/ book targets: following directions, fine motor and vocabulary... these are amazing activities!)
PreK - 5th
Macys Day Parade Balloon Decorate/ Balloons Over Broadway
This activity serves as a perfect pre-sketch experience for lessons connected to Balloons Over Broadway or can be used as a fun, standalone project to celebrate the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Students explore how parade balloons begin as simple drawings before becoming the giant, floating characters we see on TV.
K - 3rd
Handwriting, Literature, Visual 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
Mini Mardi Gras Parade Activity | Social Skills & Group Participation Lesson
Turn your classroom into a festive parade! This Mini Mardi Gras Parade teaches teamwork, turn-taking, and following directions in a fun and structured way. WHAT'S INCLUDED: Lesson plan and group activity guide Parade checklist Teacher instructions Optional reflection questions HOW TO USE: Assign roles (leaders, musicians, float holders). March together while practicing communication and social interaction. PERFECT FOR: Social skills groups Inclusion celebrations Classroom community-building S
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Other (Arts), Speaking & Listening
The Soggy Sandwich Parade - SEL Sing-Along - Single Classroom License
🎒 Engaging, cross-curricular fun made easy for homeschoolers and teachers. Reuben Leads the Way: A Soggy Sandwich Parade Sing-Along Story“A sandwich. A storm. A soggy surprise hero.”This whimsical, sing-along tale follows Reuben, a shy rye sandwich with low mustard-confidence, as he tries to avoid the spotlight during Crumbville’s annual Lunch Parade. But when a surprise rainstorm sends every float flopping, Reuben discovers he floats—and becomes the most unexpected hero in town. Perfect for
PreK - 2nd
Music, Visual Arts
New Year's Eve Parade: Short Story Math Word Problem about Fractions - Draw It!
Read a short story about Emma and Oliver creating a float for New Year's. Solve the word problem and draw a picture that represents the equation.
3rd - 6th
Fractions, Other (Math)
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Bingo
2023 Thanksgiving Day Parade Bingo for children! I've included balloons, floats, and special characters from the 2023 lineup! Encourage your students to watch the parade with their families on Thanksgiving Day! If they complete a BINGO or even better, a Blackout, they are asked to return their paper to school to receive a prize!
PreK - 8th
For All Subjects
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Compare/Contrast
Use these images of Floats from the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade to engage your students while working on comparing and contrasting characters. You can also focus on one of the images to target describing skills, yes/no questions, WH questions, syntax or grammar, verbs, etc. Pair these images with a book like "Balloons Over Broadway" or "Thanksgiving Parade" for an easy add on to this topic. All images were gathered from Google and are not my own.
2nd - 7th
English Language Arts
State Commodity Float
Students will design and create a parade float for your assigned state. The state float should be made out of a shoe box or other small box. They may use tissue paper, construction paper, etc to cover all sides of your box. Models, pictures or figures can be added to add interest and creativity. Rubric attached
7th - 12th
Thanksgiving Writing
What is more fun than the Thanksgiving Day Parade? Use this writing page to get your students excited about the holiday and practice their persuasive writing. Print front and back to allow students more room to write. Explain to students what the Thanksgiving Day Parade is. Then explain to students that they have a chance to create their own float or balloon. After they are happy with their design, students will write a letter to the Parade Planner to persuade them to include their design in the
K - 4th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts
Mardi Gras Float Design Project
Happy Mardi Gras! Your students can brainstorm and design their very own parade float!
K - 3rd
English Language Arts, Writing
CREATE YOUR OWN CARNIVAL COSTUME! 2nd Grade Wonders- Maria Celebrates Brazil
FREEBIE! Every year, Carnival creates fun for the world to watch—music, dancing, costumes, floats, and big parades take place in the streets of over 50 countries. Brazil has the biggest Carnival celebration in the world. Students can create their very own costume as they learn all about Carnival and how Maria celebrates her country!
2nd
Reading
Thanksgiving STEM float challenge: Energy
Students will design and build a float to feature in the school's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Topics for floats include types of energy.
4th - 8th
Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-1
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Balloon Design
After teaching your students about the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, you can have them design their own parade float! We read a story, watched some clips, and then the students got to be creative!
K - 2nd
Balloon Design Activity | Balloons Over Broadway Inspired
Bring creativity and imagination into your classroom with this Balloon Design Activity inspired by the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and Balloons Over Broadway!Students will design their very own parade balloon, just like the iconic creations seen floating through New York City each year. This activity encourages creativity, storytelling, and personal expression as students transform their ideas into a one-of-a-kind balloon design. Each page provides space for students to illustrate their ball
K - 3rd
Art History, Other (Social Studies), Visual Arts
Balloons over Broadway Planning Sheet
Are you planning a balloon parade? Balloons Over Broadway by Melissa Sweet has inspired schools across the country to participate in creating and parading their own balloon floats. In preparation for the creation process, use this planning sheet to help you and your students brainstorm, sketch, and design their own balloon float. The checklist of materials allows for easy planning as a teacher to know which materials you will need to prepare for the creation day.
PreK - 5th
Performing Arts, Reading
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