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History of Holidays Interactive Mini-Book Bundle! 30% OFF When You BUNDLE! Engage your 2nd or 3rd grade readers in these in-depth, fun, and engaging, interactive mini-books that dive into the history behind some of the most popular holidays celebrated in the United States and some around the globe! Every informational page is followed by an interactive page! The interactive pages either re-enforce the reading or they invite students to demonstrate their understanding of the text. The interactiv

This St. Patrick’s Day interactive mini-book dives deep into the history and unique traditions associated with St. Patrick’s Day. Students will learn all about the origins of the holiday and discover how St. Patrick’s Day customs and traditions changed over time. Every informational page is followed by an interactive page. The interactive pages either re-enforce the reading or they invite students to demonstrate their understanding of the text. The interactive pages vary in degree of difficulty

This Presidents’ Day interactive mini-book dives into the history of Presidents’ Day, dating back to when it was first called Washington’s Birthday. It describes the important accomplishments of both George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. It explains how Washington's birthday evolved into Presidents’ Day. Every informational page is followed by an interactive page. The interactive pages either re-enforce the reading or they invite students to demonstrate their understanding of the text. The int

This 4th of July interactive mini-book dives deep into the history of Independence Day, dating back to the settlement of the 13 original colonies. It explains why the Revolutionary War was fought, what the Declaration of Independence was, and describes how 4th of July celebrations have evolved over time. It is an interactive mini-book, meaning students can write directly onto the interactive pages and take the book home to share when complete! Every informational page is followed by an interact

March Writing Prompt Freebie Sample! This is a FREE sample pulled from my March Writing Prompts resource. Students will assume the role of a hungry news journalist and write an article for the headline: "Student Catches Real Live Leprechaun!" _____________________________________________________________________ This March Writing Prompt Sampling is one of 31 writing prompts included in my March Writing Prompts resource. The writing prompts cover the 3 Common Core Text Purposes: Narrative, Info

This Thanksgiving interactive mini-book dives into the history of the Thanksgiving holiday, dating back to the treaty and first Pilgrim corn harvest feast of 1621 with the Wampanoag people and the Pilgrims. It ends with a description of the feast, Abraham Lincoln declaring Thanksgiving a national holiday, and a description of how many in the U.S. celebrate today. It is an interactive mini-book, meaning students can write directly onto the interactive pages and take the book home to share when co

This Veterans Day interactive mini-book dives into the history of Veterans Day, dating back to when it was originally Armistice Day. It explains why the holiday was changed, when it changed, and who changed it. It also explains what the branches of the military are and why they are important. It is an interactive mini-book, meaning students can write directly onto the interactive pages and take the book home to share when complete! PLEASE NOTE: VETERANS DAY DOES NOT HAVE AN APOSTROPHEEvery infor

This Earth Day interactive mini-book covers the history of Earth Day, ideas for Earth Day activities, and the 3 Rs: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle! Students will learn what actions they can take on Earth Day and every day to help protect the planet. Every informational page is followed by an interactive page. The interactive pages either re-enforce the reading or they invite students to demonstrate their understanding of the text. The interactive pages vary in degree of difficulty. There are many w

This Día de los Muertos mini-book dives into the history of the holiday. It describes Aztec and Spanish beliefs and customs surrounding death and how they gradually mixed to create Día de los Muertos. It is designed to encourage students to better understand and appreciate another culture. It is an interactive mini-book, meaning students can write directly onto the interactive pages and take the book home to share when complete! Every informational page is followed by an interactive page. The in

This Halloween interactive mini-book dives deep into the history of Halloween, dating back to an old Celtic harvest festival called Samhain. It describes how the traditions evolved over time, influenced by Christians centuries later and then by immigrants to the United States, and finally by American television and film as well as by the mass marketing of candy and costumes. Every informational page is followed by an interactive page. The interactive pages either re-enforce the reading or they

This Groundhog Day interactive mini-book dives into the history of Groundhog Day, dating back to the ancient Christian festival of Candlemas. It describes how February 2nd traditions evolved over time to become the modern holiday we know today. Every informational page is followed by an interactive page. The interactive pages either re-enforce the reading or they invite students to demonstrate their understanding of the text. The interactive pages vary in degree of difficulty. There are many

This Cinco de Mayo interactive mini-book dives deep into the history of Cinco de Mayo and describes how it is celebrated in both Mexico and the United States. Every informational page is followed by an interactive page. The interactive pages either re-enforce the reading or they invite students to demonstrate their understanding of the text. The interactive pages vary in degree of difficulty. There are many ways to implement this interactive non-fiction mini-book into the classroom setting. It

This History of Valentine's Day interactive mini-book covers the history of Valentine's Day, dating back to the most popular story of St. Valentine of Rome in 270 AD. Students will learn about the bitter-sweet origins of the holiday and discover how Valentine's Day celebrations have evolved over time! Every informational page is followed by an interactive page. The interactive pages either re-enforce the reading or they invite students to demonstrate their understanding of the text. The interac

This Labor Day interactive mini-book dives into the history of the Labor Day holiday, dating back to the 1800s when workers began a big push for workers’ rights in the United States. It explains how there were protests and strikes to bring awareness to the safety issues and unfairness in workplaces. It is an interactive mini-book, meaning students can write directly onto the interactive pages and take the book home to share when complete! Every informational page is followed by an interactive pa