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Design a Parade Float | Thanksgiving Geometry Activity with Area and Perimeter
This Design a Thanksgiving Parade Float geometry activity is a fun and engaging way to combine creativity with meaningful math review during Thanksgiving! Students will create their own parade float by following geometry-based criteria focused on area and perimeter—and they'll measure with a ruler to bring their designs to life. Perfect for upper elementary and middle school, this no-prep, printable project helps students apply key math skills in a hands-on, seasonal way. It’s ideal for 5th, 6t
5th - 7th
Geometry
CCSS
6.G.A.1
, 7.G.B.6
Thanksgiving Day Parade Math Enrichment Project Gifted & Talented Float Activity
Engage your gifted and talented students in real-world math before Thanksgiving with a hands-on learning adventure in disguise! Using the provided materials, students will design and construct a three-dimensional Thanksgiving Day parade float. With a set budget, they’ll work to create the most impressive, well-decorated float possible while making strategic decisions along the way. Once their floats are complete, students will calculate the volume and total surface area or area and perimeter of
3rd - 6th
Geometry, Math
CCSS
3.MD.C.5a
, 3.MD.C.5b
, 3.MD.C.7
+14
Memorial Day STEM Engineering Challenge | Poppy Tower & Parade Float Activities
Memorial Day STEM & Engineering Challenge | Poppy Tower & Parade Float Activities | Grades 3–6Engage your students in hands-on STEM learning with this Memorial Day STEM & Engineering Challenge! Perfect for Grades 3–6, this activity packet encourages students to design, build, and test their own Poppy Tower or Parade Float model, combining engineering, problem-solving, and teamwork in a fun and meaningful holiday context. What’s Included: Page 1 – Challenge Overview & Materials: Easy-to-fol
3rd - 6th
Classroom Community, Instructional Technology, U.S. History
America’s 250th Parade Float Project-Based Learning 2nd-4th Grade PBL
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday (Semiquincentennial) with this engaging, cross-curricular Parade Float Project-Based Learning Unit for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade! Students become real parade designers as they research, plan, budget, design, and present their own America’s 250th celebration float. This comprehensive unit integrates reading, vocabulary, informational text, math word problems, budgeting, creative writing, and art, all centered around U.S. history and civic pride. Perfect for Co
2nd - 4th
Engineering, Other (Math), U.S. History
CCSS
RI.2.1
, RI.2.3
, RI.3.1
+14
Parade Float Engineering Challenge – Mardi Gras STEM Activity | Grades 3–5
Parade Float Engineering Challenge is a hands-on STEM activity where students design, build, test, and improve a mini parade float inspired by Mardi Gras parades. This engineering challenge guides students through the engineering design process while exploring balance, stability, force, and friction. Perfect for Grades 3–5, this resource includes structured planning, data collection, reflection, and optional writing extensions to support differentiation and real classroom use. ✅ Who Is This Re
3rd - 5th
Engineering, General Science, Physical Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: Mardi Gras STEM Bundle Engineering Logic & Data Activities Grades 3–5
Thanksgiving Parade STEAM Challenge – Design Your Own Float! (Grades 2–5)
Make your Thanksgiving lessons unforgettable with this creative STEAM design challenge!In this activity, students become parade engineers and artists as they design their own Thanksgiving parade float that represents gratitude, kindness, or community.This resource integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math with creative writing and reflection — all in a fun, no-prep printable format. Students can complete everything on paper only or extend the project into a classroom displa
2nd - 6th
Creative Writing, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
4th of July Summer Enrichment Activity 3rd 4th 5th Grade Patriotic Parade Float
Engage your students in real-world math this Independence Day with a hands-on learning adventure in disguise! Using the provided materials, students will design and construct a three-dimensional 4th of July parade float. With a set budget, they’ll work to create the most impressive, well-decorated float possible while making strategic decisions along the way. Once their floats are complete, students will calculate the volume and total surface area of their creations. They’ll be having so much fu
3rd - 5th
Geometry, Math
CCSS
3.MD.C.5a
, 3.MD.C.5b
, 3.MD.C.7
+14
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 Coordinate Plane Project | Parade Float Design 4-Quadrant Graphing
Make coordinate graphing fun and engaging with this festive Thanksgiving Parade Float Design Project! Students will plot points in all four quadrants to create their own parade float on the coordinate plane, then customize it using a design checklist and follow-up questions to explain their choices. This no-prep printable is perfect for upper elementary and middle school math classrooms—great for Thanksgiving, fall centers, early finishers, or project-based learning during your coordinate plane
5th - 7th
Graphing
CCSS
6.NS.C.6
, 6.NS.C.6b
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Float- Persuasive Writing!!!
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Float Persuasive Pitch Activity: In this activity, students design their own original Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade float and then write a persuasive pitch explaining why their float deserves to be included in the parade. Students use rhetorical appeals— ethos, pathos, and logos—to strengthen their arguments, and they must describe their float’s theme, visuals, and special features in detail. The project combines creativity and writing skills, helping students pra
4th - 12th
Grammar, Visual Arts, Writing
Balloons Over Broadway Parade Bundle – Writing Prompts, RST, Passages & Route
Bring the magic of Balloons Over Broadway to life with this complete cross-curricular bundle that blends ELA, Writing, STEAM, Math, and Social Studies into one engaging and rigorous project! This bundle includes THREE high-quality PDF resources packed with passages, writing prompts, rubrics, organizers, and hands-on project pages students will love. Students will read, write, plan, design, budget, calculate, and create—all while exploring the behind-the-scenes world of parade design and prod
3rd - 6th
Other (ELA), Writing-Essays
Cross-Curricular Parade Design Project — Inspired by Balloons Over Broadway
✨ Balloons Over Broadway Parade Route Project — A Cross-Curricular Thanksgiving STEAM Activity!Bring the magic of Balloons Over Broadway to your classroom with this engaging, multi-day project that blends ELA, Math, Social Studies, STEM, and creativity! Inspired by the famous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, students plan, design, and calculate their very own parade—from mapping the route to budgeting performers and floats. This resource includes everything you need to guide students step-by-st
3rd - 7th
For All Subjects
CCSS
W.4.1
, W.4.2a
, MP1
Balloons Over Broadway Companion Project: Design A Thanksgiving Parade
Bring the magic of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade into your classroom with this engaging companion project! Perfect for students in grades K-2, this activity allows students to plan, map, and design their very own parade experience. What’s Included: Parade Planning Page: Students brainstorm and organize their parade ideas. Parade Route Maps (3 Templates): Students create maps of their parade route and visualize their procession. Balloon Design Activity: Students design a brand-new balloon
K - 2nd
Literature, Not Subject Specific, Reading
Balloons Over Broadway Mega‑Pack: STEM, Crafts & Persuasive Writing
✨ Why This Mega‑Pack Soars Above the Rest ✨ Unlock an unforgettable parade-themed learning experience with Balloons Over Broadway Mega‑Pack—a powerhouse bundle overflowing with reading, STEM, writing, crafts, and family engagement. Here's what sets it apart: All-in-One Bundle – While most listings split ELA, STEM, or crafts, this pack combines them all—no more hunting across resources STEM + Engineering Challenges – Includes hands-on design/build activities (think balloon float dynamics) wit
1st - 3rd
Engineering, Reading, Writing
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Nonfiction Reading | History & Balloons (Grades 3
Turn your students into creative designers AND persuasive writers! In this engaging writing project, students “pitch” their parade float ideas to the Parade Committee, using strong reasons, vivid details, and a persuasive voice. Perfect for November, holidays, parade units, or anytime you want a highly motivating writing assignment. This resource includes a clear writing prompt, a kid-friendly graphic organizer, a student checklist, and a vertical rubric, making it easy for students to plan
3rd - 6th
Creative Writing, Reading, Writing
CCSS
W.3.1
, W.3.4
, W.3.5
+13
The Parade Project - Inspired by Balloons Over Broadway
Bring reading and creativity together with this hands-on literacy unit! Students explore Balloons Over Broadway by Melissa Sweet, learn about the history of the Macy’s Parade, and design their own mini parade float. Includes: 📚 Vocabulary + comprehension activities 🧠 Macy’s Parade timeline + history 🎨 Float design templates + planning pages 💌 Parent letter ✅ Project and Writing Rubric 🎉 Display labels + compliment cards Perfect for a Thanksgiving or fall STEM showcase or a 5-day lite
2nd - 5th
Reading
Balloons Over Broadway STEM Activity Stop Motion Thanksgiving Parade Project
This Balloons Over Broadway stop motion animation lesson brings the excitement of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade to your classroom! The STEM activity allows students to design and animate their own parade floats using Google Slides stop motion animation. This Thanksgiving classroom lesson pairs perfectly with Balloons Over Broadway by Melissa Sweet and a makes a fun, no prep digital project to celebrate Thanksgiving! What's Included: 24 Teacher Slides This includes the book talk, hook, en
3rd - 7th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Library Skills
Indianapolis 500 Race Day Activity Packet
Start your engines! This packet combines math, social studies, research, and art in an engaging race day activity packet. This packet includes: Driver Safety Compare/ContrastRace Day TimelineInnovation DebateRacing FlagsQualification ActivityMini Marathon Info500 Festival Parade Float Project
4th - 6th
Other (Arts), Other (ELA), Other (Math)
Balloons Over Broadway Paired Text + STEAM Challenge | Thanksgiving 3rd-5th Gr.
Bring the magic of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade into your classroom with this engaging literacy and STEAM project!Inspired by Balloons Over Broadway by Melissa Sweet, this cross-curricular resource helps students explore how creativity, engineering, and perseverance come together to make giant parade balloons float through the sky.Students will read two original passages — one informational and one narrative — then answer comprehension questions, complete a hands-on balloon engineering cha
3rd - 5th
Engineering, Reading, Writing
Minecraft Education: Design a Thanksgiving Parade Balloon LOW PREP
What’s Included 1–page planning worksheet Students sketch their balloon, describe key features, choose colors, plan materials, and list what must be added to their Minecraft world. Guided prompts & questions Helps students think intentionally about size, theme, details, and build order. Suggested extension tasks Great for fast finishers: parade route, spectators, floats, or add-on builds. Why Teachers Love It Truly low prep – just print the worksheet and go. Keeps Minecraft Education tasks st
2nd - 6th
Computer Science - Technology, For All Subjects
Thanksgiving Literacy & Science Bundle | Paired Texts + STEAM Challenges Gr. 3-5
Celebrate Thanksgiving with this engaging Thanksgiving Literacy & Science Bundle—a collection of four best-selling, high-interest reading and STEAM projects for upper elementary! Each resource includes paired reading passages, comprehension questions, and hands-on extensions that connect literacy, science, and creativity. Students will explore how heat changes matter, how parade balloons float, how turkeys escape, and how Thanksgiving dinner connects to chemistry—all through stories and experi
3rd - 5th
General Science, Reading, Writing
Thanksgiving Parade Math Escape Room | 1st & 2nd Grade NO PREP Thanksgiving Math
Bring the fun of Thanksgiving and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade to life with this engaging and completely no prep Thanksgiving Math Escape Room for 1st and 2nd grade. Students work through five hands on parade themed case files to review addition, subtraction, number patterns, place value, number charts, logic puzzles, and missing number equations. As they complete each puzzle they eliminate broken parade floats until only one float remains. The final float is the one that will lead
1st - 2nd
Arithmetic, Fractions, Numbers
CCSS
1.NBT.C.4
, 1.NBT.C.5
, 1.NBT.C.6
+5
Thanksgiving: Lesson and Task
These slides include a mini lesson on the first Thanksgiving. The slides have informational bullet points, a short documentary and a read-aloud to support the lesson and idea. It also explains some of the Thanksgiving traditions that we celebrate today such as the foods we eat. The students are tasked with using their knowledge about the history of Thanksgiving to create a modern float that would be used in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade to educate the public. They should be able to include
4th - 7th
Native Americans, Other (Social Studies), U.S. History
Design Your Own Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon Project | 5-Days
Bring the excitement of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade into your classroom with this 5-day cross-curricular project! Students will plan, design, and write about their very own parade balloon while applying creativity, problem-solving, and real-world STEM skills. This engaging project is perfect for the week before Thanksgiving and integrates engineering design, math, and writing standards — all wrapped up in one fun activity! Students will: Watch a short introductory YouTube video to lear
3rd - 6th
Applied Math, Creative Writing, Other (Science)
CCSS
3.MD.D.8
, 4.MD.A.3
, W.3.3
+5
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