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Halloween Train Rescue | Interactive Slide Show | Early Intervention
INTERACTIVE SLIDE SHOW | SMARTBOARD OR COMPUTER | 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. Great also to use in preschool and early intervention classrooms. The Halloween train is coming down the tracks, but the colorful Dot Monsters are blocking the way, shivering, quivering and making noise. The train needs HELP to g
PreK - 3rd
Vocabulary
THANKSGIVING CRAFTS Creation Stations MakerSpace Art DIY Create November Fall
Easily integrate creation of all types into your classroom routine with these Thanksgiving and Fall Art Integration Creation Station & MakerSpace Activities. It includes everything you need to celebrate Thanksgiving and integrate art/creation into your classroom. 18 Creation Station direction cards, all supplements needed, PowerPoint directions, and Supply Request Letter are included! 18 Thanksgiving/Fall Creations Stations Included:Zhanksgiving ZentangleThanksgiving Dinner Place CardsThankful
3rd - 12th
Art
English/Spanish Emergent Reader, St. Patrick‘s Day booklet, bilingual, ELL
St. Patrick's Day/El Dia de Patricio book for Emergent Readers, ELL, SWD, prek-2 and bilingual. Sight Words: small, big There is also a winter themed bundle of 8 winter readers both English and Spanish in my store. PLEASE LOOK AT THE PHRASES BELOW SO YOU CAN SEE THE VOCABULARY USED.READER 1 PHRASES * A big rainbow * A small leprechaun * A big pot of gold * A small horshoe Pictures and reading dots are also on each page.
PreK - 2nd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Short Stories, Sight Words
Cheerio Inspired Snack Mats - People Bundle
14 Cheerio Snack Mats - People Bundle These pages can be printed on a standard 8.5"x11" paper, and the Cheerio is "true to size." I then laminate these snack mats to allow infinite use. My little one is 13 months and he works on his fine motor skills, counting, recognizing colors, vocabulary; and so much more while he enjoys a healthy snack. Pages Included: AfroBillardsBoy ScoutBubble BathChicken PoxConverseCrownHula DancersJewelryJugglerRed Polka Dot DressS'moresSnowball FightSombrero
PreK
Numbers
Also included in: Cheerio Inspired Snack Mats - COMPLETE Bundle
Los dos hemisferios de Lucca 2025 Lucca's World - Movie Guide Q&A Included
🎬 Los dos hemisferios de Lucca (2025) – Guía de comprensiónIdeal for: Honors IV & AP Spanish Language and Culture Bring empathy, science, and humanity together in this powerful comprehension guide based on the 2025 film Los dos hemisferios de Lucca. This film follows the emotional journey of Lucca, a young boy born with cerebral palsy after complications during childbirth, and his mother, who carries both love and guilt as she searches for hope through experimental treatment. ✏️ What’s Inclu
10th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Latino and Hispanic Studies, Spanish
Los dos hemisferios de Lucca 2025 Lucca's World Vocabulary Quiz Prueba
Looking for a no-prep way to make Los dos hemisferios de Lucca more interactive?This vocabulary quiz keeps students listening and thinking throughout. 🎬 What is included?A complete vocabulary quiz from words and phrases carefully pulled from various scenes throughout the film. An answer key sheet is also provided with all of my vocabulary quizzes. 💙 The reason behind the resourceFilms expose students to authentic language in real-world scenarios. Vocabulary quizzes help solidify key terms and
10th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Latino and Hispanic Studies, Spanish
Labor Day Timeline Project | Exploring Workers’ Rights and History | For K-12
Description: Honor Labor Day with a hands-on timeline project that helps students trace the history of labor movements, reforms, and worker contributions. This activity blends chronological reasoning with civic reflection. Elementary: Place simplified event cards in order (e.g., 1882 Labor Day Parade, 1894 Congress establishes the holiday).Middle: Build detailed timelines with events like the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire and the Fair Labor Standards Act.High School:
K - 12th
U.S. History, World History
Leading with Grit: Exploring Perseverance and Leadership Through History
This unit plan is designed for gifted elementary students and centers around the book Madam President by Catherine Thimmesh. It aims to teach students about leadership, grit, and perseverance through the inspiring stories of historical women in politics. The unit is structured to be non-political, focusing instead on the qualities and actions that define effective leaders and resilient individuals. Key Components of the Unit: Engaging Literature: The unit uses Madam President as a central text,
3rd - 6th
Social Studies
Hispanic Culture - Advanced - Las hermanas Mirabal (Women's History Month)
Exploring Dictatorship, Resistance, and the Legacy of the Mirabal Sisters in the Dominican RepublicThis dynamic, student-centered assignment invites learners to explore the historical impact of Rafael Trujillo’s dictatorship in the Dominican Republic and the courageous role the Mirabal sisters played in its downfall. Designed for intermediate to advanced Spanish classes, this resource combines historical investigation, multimedia learning, and peer conversation to build deep understanding and cr
10th - 12th
Spanish
Also included in: Ready-to-Go Advanced Spanish Sub Plans: Activism & Influential Leaders
George H. W. Bush Bundle (1989–1993) U.S. History Lesson + Report Card
Engage your students with this interactive bundle exploring the presidency of George H. W. Bush (1989–1993)—a critical period of post–Cold War transition, economic challenge, and domestic reform. This bundle combines an interactive lesson and discussion PowerPoint with a presidential report card assignment, helping students evaluate Bush’s successes and shortcomings through evidence-based analysis. What’s Included Evaluating the Presidency of George H. W. Bush (1989–1993) PowerPoint Covers
9th - 12th, Higher Education
U.S. History
Groundhog Day STEM - Groundhog Day Science - Groundhog Day Shadows Art & Science
This Groundhog Day STEM challenge engages students in exploring light, shadows, and design through hands-on experimentation and creative shadow art. Bring Groundhog Day to life in your classroom with this versatile STEM and science activity combining both printable and digital Google Slides™ resources. Perfect for grades 2–8, this resource is packed with NGSS-aligned lessons, editable templates, and extensions for a variety of classroom settings. How It Works:Students work individually or i
2nd - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Visual Arts
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Halloween | Dance | Zombie Walk Dance Study | TEKS
🧟 Dance — Zombie Walk Dance StudyStudents turn walking into dance by exploring zombie variations (tempo, posture, dynamics). ✅ Includes: TEKS alignment for grades 3–12Learning Intention & Success CriteriaZombie walk planner + cue cardsYouTube zombie walk + dance study clipsDifferentiation with scaffolds and advanced layering✨ Classroom Use: Combines character building with choreography. 🎃 Student Benefits: Boosts creativity, biomechanics awareness, and teamwork. ⚡ Why
K - 12th
Dance, For All Subjects
Also included in: Halloween Dance Bundle | 10 Spooky & Creative Movement for K-12 | TEKS
Animal Adaptations & Habitats STEM Activity - Life Cycle, Food Chains, Heredity
Bring life science to life with the Create-ure STEM activity! Perfect for exploring animal adaptations, habitats, food chains and food webs, and genetics and heredity, this challenge invites students to design and build a creature that has never been seen before. Ideal for grades 2–8, this life science STEM activity connects seamlessly to standards while fostering creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Whether you’re teaching evolution, life cycles, or ecosystems, this resourc
2nd - 8th
General Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+11
Halloween STEAM - Spinning Vampires
Adaptable as a 4 hour lesson (with an extension) or a 1 hour purposeful Halloween activity exploring a Next Generation Science Standard . . . this works either way!
Includes printable patterns so you'll be ready to go today!
In this lesson, students explore the concept of air resistance/gravity and unbalanced forces, engineer a paper helicopter from blueprints, and transform the helicopters into spinning vampires or other “creatures of the air.” In an extension option or independent study, st
3rd - 5th
Engineering
Also included in: Adaptable to VIRTUAL or ONLINE Gifted and Talented STEAM PBL Bundle GATE
Halloween | Dance | Pumpkin Prop Dance Challenge | TEKS
🎃 Dance — Pumpkin Prop Dance ChallengeThis lesson challenges students to choreograph dances using pumpkins as props, exploring balance, passes, and creative use. ✅ Includes: TEKS alignment for grades 3–12Learning Intention & Success CriteriaPumpkin prop action plannerSafe prop list + student promptsYouTube prop dance inspiration✨ Classroom Use: A fun seasonal activity to boost teamwork and creativity. 🎃 Student Benefits: Develops balance, coordination, and ensemble sk
K - 12th
Dance, For All Subjects
Also included in: Halloween Dance Bundle | 10 Spooky & Creative Movement for K-12 | TEKS
Thanksgiving Signal Transduction AP Biology
In this case study lesson, students investigate the popular claim that turkey causes post-Thanksgiving drowsiness by exploring how the amino acid tryptophan is converted into the hormone melatonin. Through guided analysis of metabolic and signal transduction pathways, students trace the molecular steps from digestion to hormonal signaling, interpret models and data, and evaluate claims using scientific evidence. All tasks are written in the language and style of the AP Biology Exam, helping stud
9th - 12th
Biology, General Science
Also included in: AP Biology Unit 4 Bundle
Halloween | Social Studies | Day of the Dead vs. Halloween | TEKS | K-12
📘 Halloween | Social Studies | Day of the Dead vs. Halloween A Cultural ComparisonStudents compare Día de los Muertos with Halloween, exploring traditions, values, and civic identity. ✅ Includes: TEKS alignment (Grades 2–12).Learning Intention: I am learning how cultural celebrations reflect values, identity, and community.Success Criteria: I can describe features, compare traditions, and explain civic roles.Graphic organizers, informational passage, rubrics, and m
K - 12th
Other (Social Studies), U.S. History, World History
Easter STEM & Science After Spring Break Activity - Simple Machines Easter Fun
Bring Easter fun into your classroom before or after spring break activity with an Easter STEM challenge! Students build a rolling carrot carriage while exploring simple machines! Perfect for grades 2–8, this hands-on spring STEM activity teaches students about simple machines, measurement, and design principles while sparking creativity and excitement. The Challenge:Students will work individually or in teams to: Create a rolling carrot carriage that can carry cargo (like a plastic egg or
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Labor Day Dance | Movement Tribute Inspired by Workers | K–12, TEKS-Aligned
Description: Celebrate Labor Day through dance by transforming everyday worker motions—lifting, sweeping, typing, hammering—into choreography. Students honor the contributions of workers while exploring rhythm, sequence, and performance. Elementary: Improvise 3–4 worker motions into short dances.Middle School: Create group choreography with sequences of 4–6 labor-inspired moves.High School: Research cultural dances tied to labor and develop abstract, symbolic interpreta
K - 12th
Dance, For All Subjects
Back to School After Winter Break Activity - Winter STEM, Science & SEL Activity
Perfect for after winter break activities, back-to-school week in January, or the first day back from winter break, the Snow Scoop STEM Challenge engages students in exploring levers and simple machines as they design, test, and improve snow shovels or scoops that clear a “snowy path” or collect the most snow.Ease back into learning after the holidays with this hands-on winter STEM and science activity that gets kids building, testing, and thinking creatively! ❄️ Challenge OverviewStudents wor
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
APUSH Long Essay Guide
In-detail description of the 4 types of the APUSH long essay that includes how to decode keywords in the essay question, paragraph organization and content, and the do's and don'ts. It goes hand-in-hand with the rubric to assure 6/6 score. For both AP teachers and students.
10th - 12th
U.S. History, Writing, Writing-Essays
Four Leaf Clover Science & Math Activity – St Patrick’s Day Shamrock Math Game
This four leaf clover science and math activity is a hands-on St. Patrick’s Day STEM challenge where kids design, test, and improve a four leaf clover flying disc while exploring shamrock math, leprechaun math, and probability. Students complete the building and testing with simple materials, then use printable handouts or Google Slides to record data, analyze results, and extend their thinking. 🍀 How the Four Leaf Clover Science & Math Activity WorksKids work independently or in small groups
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Reader's Theaters for Black History Month
In a world where reading is pushed so hard on students that many are losing their love of reading it is IMPORTANT to give them opportunities to read that are fun. Reader's Theater does this. In this package I have placed 6 Reader's Theaters. Each one has been written for Black History Month but can be formed at any time. The names of the reader's theaters are Jackie Robinson and the Bus, I Want to Read – The True story of how Fredrick Douglas Learned to Read, News of Ruby Bridges – A Kid’s Persp
4th - 12th, Adult Education
Drama
CCSS
RL.4.10
, RL.5.10
, RL.6.10
+4
After Winter Break Activity – Winter STEM Sled Challenge (Science, Math, SEL)
Ease students back into learning after winter break with a high-interest winter STEM challenge that feels fun, collaborative, and purposeful. This hands-on after winter break activity invites kids to design, build, and test sleds while exploring force, motion, friction, and engineering design. It’s an ideal way to reset classroom routines, rebuild collaboration skills, and re-engage students after time away from school. Whether you’re planning back from winter break activities, snow day lesso
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Other (Math)
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+6
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