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Start the new year strong with this engaging, cross-curricular New Year 2026 Activities Bundle! Perfect for the first days back from winter break, this bundle combines reading comprehension, critical thinking, math problem-solving, and personal reflection into one easy-to-use resource set. Designed to keep students focused, motivated, and reflective, these activities work well as independent work, morning work, centers, or whole-class lessons. What’s Included in This Bundle: ⭐ New Year’s Reading

Bring science vocabulary to life with this full-year bundle of bilingual reference sheets, aligned to 6th Grade NGSS standards and perfect for supporting English learners, dual-language instruction, or differentiated science classrooms. This comprehensive resource includes 6 printable reference sheets, each featuring: ✅ Key science terms in English and Spanish ✅ Student-friendly Spanish definitions ✅ A 4-column layout with space for student notes ✅ Clean, easy-to-use landscape format ✅ Built-in

Kick off the new year with reflection, intention, and optimism! This Letter to My Future Self (2026–2027) activity invites students to thoughtfully reflect on their goals, challenges, and motivations as they begin the year—and then revisit their words at the end of the school year. Perfect for New Year’s, first week back from winter break, SEL lessons, or goal-setting units, this meaningful writing task encourages self-awareness, perseverance, and personal growth. ⸻ 📝 What Students Will Reflect

Start the new year with purpose, reflection, and meaningful classroom discussion! New Year’s Resolutions 2026 is a low-prep, student-friendly resource that combines reading comprehension with goal-setting to help students reflect on the new year in a thoughtful and engaging way. This activity is perfect for easing students back into learning after winter break while building both academic and social-emotional skills. ⸻ 📖 WHAT’S INCLUDED: ✔️ Informational Reading Passage Students learn:    •   W

Challenge your students to think, strategize, and problem-solve as they work their way to 67! Engage learners in high-level mathematical thinking as they use all four operations, number sense, and strategic planning to reach the target number. Students will analyze, choose operations intentionally, show their work, and explain their reasoning every step of the way. Build confidence with operations, reinforce order of operations, and strengthen critical thinking skills through interactive challen

Ring in the new year with a fun, low-prep math challenge your students will actually enjoy! Make 2026! is an engaging New Year–themed activity where students create as many equations as possible that equal 2026, using number sense, operations skills, and creative problem solving. Perfect for the first week back, a math station, early finisher work, or a festive challenge day—this activity encourages students to think flexibly about operations and order of operations while keeping the vibe celebr

Engage your students with this captivating STEM reading activity that delves into the chemistry behind dyeing Easter eggs. This resource combines scientific exploration with a festive theme, making it perfect for the Easter season or any time you want to integrate holiday traditions into your science curriculum. What's Included: Informative Reading Passage: A detailed exploration of the chemical reactions involved in dyeing eggs, focusing on concepts like acids, bases, and pH levels. Comprehe

The Science Behind Slime: Stretch Test Lab & Lesson PlanBring hands-on fun to your classroom with this engaging Slime Stretch Test Lab and fully-prepped lesson plan! Perfect for grades 5–8, this NGSS-aligned resource explores the science of polymers through a stretchy, squishy experiment your students will love. ✅ What’s Included: Full 1-Day Lesson Plan (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate) Student Lab Sheet with hypothesis, procedures, data table, analysis, and conclusion Printable D

Help your 6th grade students master key science vocabulary with this bilingual reference sheet focused on Energy and Energy Transfer! Perfect for NGSS-aligned classrooms, this printable resource features: ✅ Three-column format with English terms, Spanish equivalents, and definitions in Spanish ✅ A fourth column for student notes – great for class discussions, interactive notebooks, or test prep ✅ Covers core energy concepts: kinetic energy, potential energy, thermal energy, conduction, convectio

Bring real-world excitement into your classroom with this engaging nonfiction reading passage about Beyoncé’s journey as a business powerhouse! Perfect for upper elementary and middle school students. This resource includes: 1 high-interest nonfiction passage4 multiple-choice comprehension questions1 short response writing promptComplete answer keyStudents will practice citing evidence, identifying main ideas, and making connections — all while reading about a global superstar who turned creati

Help your 7th grade students master key life science concepts with this NGSS-aligned bilingual vocabulary reference sheet on Reproduction! This resource is designed for diverse classrooms, providing essential terms in English and Spanish to support language learners while reinforcing science content. What’s Included: 1 page Bilingual Vocabulary Reference Sheet (English/Spanish)Key terms and definitions covering reproduction in plants and animalsStudent notes column for personalized learningClean

Bring clarity to your Weather & Climate unit with this bilingual vocabulary reference sheet—designed to help 6th grade science students master key terms in both English and Spanish. Perfect for NGSS-aligned instruction, ELL support, or interactive notebooks! This printable resource includes: ✅ 4-column format: English term, Spanish translation, Spanish definition, and student notes ✅ Covers essential weather concepts: atmosphere, air mass, precipitation, fronts, greenhouse effect, and more ✅ Stu

Help your 7th grade students build confidence in life science with this bilingual vocabulary reference sheet aligned to the NGSS! Designed for diverse classrooms, this printable resource supports both science comprehension and language development. What’s included: ✅ English and Spanish vocabulary terms ✅ Student-friendly definitions in Spanish ✅ 4-column layout: English word, Spanish word, Spanish definition, and student notes ✅ NGSS-aligned to: • MS-LS1-3 – Body systems and subsystems • MS-LS1

Make abstract genetics concepts more accessible with this bilingual vocabulary reference sheet on Heredity & Genetics, aligned to 6th grade NGSS standards. Perfect for science notebooks, ELL scaffolding, or vocabulary centers, this resource helps students grasp essential biology terms in both English and Spanish. What’s included: ✅ 4-column layout: English term, Spanish translation, student-friendly Spanish definition, and space for student notes ✅ Covers key vocabulary: DNA, genes, chromosome

The Science Behind Slime – Reading Comprehension + Hands-On Activity! Get students excited about chemistry with this fun and engaging resource all about the science behind slime! Perfect for upper elementary and middle school learners, this printable pack combines reading comprehension, critical thinking, and a hands-on experiment that brings polymers and cross-linking to life. What’s Included: ✅ Student-friendly reading passage (non-fiction, science-based) ✅ 4 multiple-choice comprehension ques

Curious minds will love diving into this engaging, spring-themed reading passage that explores the truth behind the saying, “April showers bring May flowers.” Perfect for upper elementary students, this nonfiction text blends history, science, and critical thinking to help students evaluate whether this popular phrase is fact or fiction. What’s Included:    •   1-page informational reading passage    •   Comprehension questions (multiple choice + short answer)    •   Answer key Skills Covered:

Here’s your copy-ready product title and proSupport your students in understanding the building blocks of life with this bilingual vocabulary reference sheet, aligned to 7th grade NGSS standards. This printable resource is perfect for English learners, dual-language classrooms, and interactive science notebooks. What’s included: ✅ English & Spanish vocabulary terms ✅ Student-friendly definitions in Spanish ✅ 4-column layout: English term, Spanish translation, definition, and student notes ✅ Al

Support student understanding of cell structure and living organisms with this bilingual vocabulary reference sheet! Designed for 6th grade NGSS-aligned classrooms, this printable is perfect for English learners, dual-language instruction, and science interactive notebooks. This resource includes: ✅ 4-column layout: English term, Spanish translation, Spanish definition, and space for student notes ✅ Vocabulary terms include: cell, nucleus, cytoplasm, cell membrane, mitochondria, tissue, and more

Support your students with this bilingual vocabulary reference sheet designed for your Forces & Motion unit! This NGSS-aligned printable is perfect for 6th grade science and supports both English language learners and native Spanish speakers. This download includes: ✅ 4-column format: English word, Spanish word, Spanish definition, and student notes ✅ Key terms: force, motion, friction, gravity, inertia, Newton, and more ✅ Clear, student-friendly Spanish definitions ✅ Supports MS-PS2-1 and MS-

Make Earth science vocabulary accessible and engaging with this bilingual reference sheet focused on Earth’s Structure, perfect for your 6th grade NGSS-aligned curriculum! This printable is a great tool for English learners, dual-language classrooms, and students who benefit from visual and written supports. This resource includes: ✅ 4-column format: English term, Spanish translation, Spanish definition, and space for student notes ✅ Key vocabulary: crust, mantle, core, tectonic plates, fault, m