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Build a Parade Float - Middle & High School Project Based Learning Unit
Ignite creativity and critical thinking in your classroom with this engaging Parade Float Design Project-Based Learning (PBL) resource, perfect for grades 5-8. In this hands-on project, students will design their very own parade float while developing real-life skills such as budgeting, design, scaling, and public speaking. What's Included:Budgeting Worksheet: Students will work with a $500 fictional budget to plan and select materials for their float.Scale Drawing Guide & Template: Help stud
5th - 8th
Applied Math, Economics , English Language Arts
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
Balloons Over Broadway Thanksgiving STEM Activities: Puppets, Mini Parade Floats
These low prep Thanksgiving STEM Activities supplement Balloons Over Broadway by Melissa Sweet and are designed for K-5th Grade! Balloons Over Broadway STEM includes:"Turket Trot" (marionette puppet) STEM Activity with lesson plan, discussion chart, key vocabulary, video links, and student template"Mini Magnetic Parade" (mapping, magnetism) STEM Activity with instructions, map, and student templatesPlease view the preview for a detailed look at all components.⇒ Feedback and FollowersClick the G
K - 5th
Engineering, Physical Science
Also included in: STEM Activities + Read Alouds FAVORITES - Picture Books STEM Challenges
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
Balloons Over Broadway Thanksgiving Balloon Float Parade Foldable Writing Craft
Bring holiday fun into your classroom with this Balloons Over Broadway–inspired Thanksgiving Balloon Float Parade writing craft. Students imagine their own parade balloons and write in easy steps. A simple, engaging activity for literacy centers, morning work, or November lessons. What’s Included Two black-and-white printable pages Guided writing prompts about balloons and parade ideas Easy foldable craft for quick assembly Simple print-cut-fold instructions Highlights Thanksgiving parade–t
2nd - 5th
Creative Writing, Writing
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
Grade 6-8 Science Engineering Activity: Parade Float Constraints Analysis - Eng/
Teachers: tired of worksheets that don’t connect reading with real engineering thinking? This ready-to-use PDF lesson turns a familiar, engaging context—a parade float—into a rigorous, standards-aligned engineering design analysis activity. Students will practice critical reading, apply technical constraints, evaluate proposals, and produce evidence-based decisions just like professional reviewers. Why Teachers Love This Resource This resource solves a common classroom problem: how to teach
6th - 8th
Engineering, Informational Text, Writing
Also included in: The Grade 6 Teacher’s Survival Kit (Mega Bundle)
Thanksgiving Writing Activity - Parade of Thanks Float Craft
Spark creativity and gratitude during the Thanksgiving season with this engaging writing activity, perfect for elementary students! With this craft, students write about something they’re most thankful for then design a festive parade float illustration to represent it. It is a hands-on activity combines expressive writing with imaginative art, allowing students to celebrate the season of thanks in a fun and meaningful way. What's Included:Half-page prompt starter Parade float base with writing
3rd - 6th
English Language Arts, Writing
Also included in: Thanksgiving Craft BUNDLE | FOUR Writing Activities | ELA Centers
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
Mardi Gras Parade Fun – Collaborative Float Poster for Kids classroom decoration
Bring the excitement of Mardi Gras into your classroom with this collaborative poster! Mardi Gras is a lively celebration known for its colorful parades, music, masks, and decorated floats. In this activity, children will work together to create a big, bright poster featuring fun parade floats and festive designs. This hands-on project encourages teamwork, creativity, and fine motor skills while helping young learners explore cultural traditions in a playful and engaging way. This product relate
PreK - 9th
Art History, Classroom Community, Coloring Pages
Carnival Parade – People riding floats and waving happily teamwork activity
Celebrate the excitement of Mardi Gras with this fun collaborative poster! Children will see people riding colorful floats, wearing masks, and waving happily during the parade. Mardi Gras, also known as “Fat Tuesday,” is a festive day celebrated before Lent, filled with music, dancing, and joyful traditions. This poster lets kids explore the lively spirit of the carnival while practicing teamwork, coloring, and creativity. This product related:Mardi Gras, carnival, parade, floats, masks, childre
PreK - 9th
Art History, Classroom Community, Coloring Pages
Latinx Parade Float Craft – Cut, Color & Paste Printable for Heritage Month
Bring culture, creativity, and hands-on fun into your classroom with this Latinx Parade Float Cut & Paste Craft! 🎉 Students will design their very own mini parade float by coloring, cutting, and gluing decorative elements such as marigold flowers, feathers, musical instruments, and more. Perfect for celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, cultural lessons, art centers, or festive bulletin board displays. This activity encourages: ✂️ Fine motor skills (coloring, cutting, gluing). 🎨 Creativity
PreK - 12th
Coloring Pages, Latin, Latino and Hispanic Studies
Balloons Over Broadway Parade Float Collaborative Coloring Poster for Kids
Bring the excitement of the parade straight into your classroom with this Balloons Over Broadway Parade Float Collaborative Coloring Poster for Kids! This black-and-white teamwork activity features a simple parade float rolling down the street with a giant friendly character balloon floating above it—perfect for Grades 1–6. Designed with clean, bold outlines, this poster is easy for all learners to color. Students color, cut, and assemble their pieces to create a stunning 37.5 x 37.5 inch
1st - 6th
Classroom Community, Coloring Pages, Visual Arts
Mardi Gras - Parade Float - Design, Draw, Color
Recreate the big fun of the Big Easy in your own classroom! Celebrate Mardi Gras and let students create their own Mardi Gras floats ready to hit Bourbon Street. Two float designs allow your students' creativity to fly high like beads in a parade. If artistic visions aren't your thing, use the adjectives sheet to bring your jazzy vision to life. Don't forget to give your float a krewe name! (krewe: /kro͞o/ noun - a group of revelers that create a parade for Mardi Gras) Check out my other Mard
Not Specific
Art, For All Subjects
Also included in: Mardi Gras - Fat Tuesday Bundle
Parade Float - Drawing & Writing Template
Have your students unleash their creativity by bringing their own parade float vision to life with this Parade Float Drawing and Writing Template PDF. This activity is perfect around Thanksgiving, St. Patrick's Day, 4th of July, Easter, Christmas, or any celebration that involves a parade! This also works as a great substitute activity that requires no prep! Thumbnail Font: AG FontsIf there is a small mistake on an item, or you have suggestions, please let me know under the Q and A section so
Not Specific
Social Studies
Set of 6 The Thanksgiving Parade Float Creative Writing & Questionnaire Workshee
Set of 6 The Thanksgiving Parade Float Creative Writing & Questionnaire WorksheetsCelebrate Thanksgiving with parade-inspired writing! Students will love imagining their own parade floats. ⭐ WHAT IS INCLUDED? 6 PDF worksheets, 8.5x11 inches, including creative writing prompts and Thanksgiving-themed fill-in-the-blank questions. ⭐ HOW TO USE Print for classroom or homework use. Students can describe their floats, add details, and answer fun Thanksgiving questions. ⭐ IDEAS FOR USE Use for creat
1st - 12th
Creative Writing, Handwriting, Writing
Design Your Own Halloween Balloon or Parade Float | Pre-K and Kindergarten
Make Halloween learning fun and creative with this simple drawing activity designed for Pre-K, Preschool, and Kindergarten! Students get to design their own Halloween balloon or parade float just like a real parade! This activity encourages imagination, fine-motor skills, drawing, and early writing as children add details, color, and share what they created. ✅ Perfect for: Pre-K, Preschool, Kindergarten Art centers Morning work Halloween party stations Fine-motor practice Calm activity after
PreK - 1st
Coloring Pages, Handwriting, Visual Arts
4th of July Parade, Bicycle, Float, Independence Day, USA, Summer, SVG
You get 21 images in this set. File Formats Include:• Vector EPS: (Illustrator 10) • SVG Files: Layered Vector files - not optimized for detailed cutting. Best for print to cut projects. • PNG: Saved Individually at 300dpi with transparent background • Size: 5 inches or more (Sizes vary) • Black-lines / Outlines available? NOAll items are saved individually and compressed into one zip folder. Please make sure you have the right software to open and use these file formats before you purchase. _
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Graphic Arts
New Year's Day Parade Literacy Gingerbread Float Alphabet Letter Match
New Year's Day Parade Literacy Gingerbread Float Alphabet Letter Match This is an engaging activity that students can use independently. Print the mats and cards (color and black and white versions included), laminate for longer use, and cut out the cards. Put out counter disks for the kids to use with their mats and cards. Students draw a card (you can place them in a sensory bin to make it extra fun) and then use a counter to cover the letter on their mat. What you receive:8.5 x 11 PDF 20 Pag
PreK - 1st
Phonics & Phonological Awareness
CCSS
RF.K.1
, RF.K.1d
, RF.1.1
Also included in: BUNDLE: New Year's Day Parade/Christmas Literacy Alphabet Letter Match
BUNDLE: Thanksgiving Day Parade Alphabet Letter Match - Literacy Floats
This is a BUNDLE of the following 2 products from my store: Thanksgiving Day Parade Turkey Literacy - Alphabet Letter MatchThanksgiving Day Parade Elephant Literacy - Alphabet Letter Match1. Thanksgiving Day Parade Turkey Literacy - Alphabet Letter MatchThis is an engaging activity that students can use independently. Print the mats and cards (color and black and white versions included), laminate for longer use, and cut out the cards. Put out counter disks for the kids to use with their mats
PreK - 1st
Phonics & Phonological Awareness
CCSS
RF.K.1
, RF.K.1d
, RF.1.1
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Float Activity
Students will be able to use this activity along with the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade website. Students will get to research the year's current parade balloons. Students will draw the balloon and find the balloon's height and a fun fact about the balloon. As an extension, students can order their balloons from shortest to tallest. Students may also create their own version of a parade balloon.
1st - 4th
Measurement
Balloons Over Broadway-Thanksgiving Day Parade Float Activity
Use this graphic organizer to help students plan their Thanksgiving Day Parade float! Students use the graphic organizer to plan their expository paragraph, as well as a page for them to sketch their idea before crafting. File includes both a color and black/white version.
3rd - 5th
Writing, Writing-Expository
It's A Float Parade
A fun project to do with your class before holidays like Thanksgiving and Fiesta, etc.
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