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Lower Tusks believes teachers deserve to spend time teaching — not buried in lesson planning. With more than 5 years of teaching experience in elementary classrooms (K–4th grade), Lower Tusks creates adaptable, standards-aligned lessons and hands-on activities that can be picked, personalized, and used immediately — freeing educators to focus on what matters most: facilitating learning, connecting with students, and building classroom community. With resources for every letter and every learner — pick what works for you and teach with confidence!
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Kindness is My Superpower! | SEL Lesson & Craft Pack
✨ Kindness is the greatest superpower of all! ✨These 3 engaging crafts + lesson pack is the perfect companion to the book Kindness is My Superpower by Alicia Ortego. After reading the story, students will reflect on ways they can use kindness every day and show their learning with a creative, hands-on activity.Book Connection: This lesson is designed to pair with Kindness is My Superpower! by Alicia Ortego (book not included).With differentiated craft options, this resource works across multiple
PreK - 5th
Character Education, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning
I Am Courage | Courage vs. Foolish Choices SEL Lesson & Activity | K-4
Teach your students the true meaning of courage with this engaging, kid-friendly SEL lesson! Perfect for Kindergarten through 4th grade, this lesson helps students define courage, distinguish courageous vs. foolish choices, and reflect on ways they can be brave in their everyday lives. This lesson is inspired by the book companion I Am Courage by Susan Verde, but it is flexible enough that any courage-themed read-aloud can be used! What’s Included:Step-by-step teacher directions (sub-friendl
K - 4th
Character Education, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning
A Little Spot of Giving | Generosity | SEL Lesson & Craft Pack
Generosity is a gift we can share every day — and especially during the holiday season! 💛This 3-level craft + lesson pack is the perfect companion to A Little Spot of Giving by Diane Alber. After reading the story, students will reflect on ways they can give from the heart — through time, attention, help, or company — and show their learning with a creative, hands-on activity.Perfect for a classroom lesson, holiday-themed SEL activity, generosity week, or bulletin board display!Book Connection:
K - 4th
Character Education, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning
Morning Meeting Slides | YEAR LONG BUNDLE | Google Slides & Power Point
Make every morning meaningful, structured, and stress-free with 9 full months of Morning Meeting slides (September through May), designed to build classroom community all year long!WHAT’S INCLUDED (September–May):Each monthly set contains:5 Days of the Week Cover Slides (M–F)Editable Morning Message Slides (*TEXT ONLY*)25 Prompts & Share Questions5 Brand-New Activities/GamesFun Monthly Themes to keep visuals fresh and engagingTHAT’S A TOTAL OF:225 Morning Prompts45 Unique Activities & Games45 Di
K - 4th
Classroom Community, For All Subjects, Social Emotional Learning
Same, Same but Different | Respect | SEL Lesson & Craft Pack
Respect and connection grow when we celebrate what makes us unique—and what we share!This 3-puzzle craft + lesson pack is the perfect companion to the book Same, Same but Different by Jenny Sue Kostecki-Shaw (book not included). After reading the story, students will explore similarities and differences among themselves and their classmates, then represent their learning through a creative puzzle piece activity.With differentiated puzzle templates, this resource works across multiple grade level
K - 4th
Character Education, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning
Poetry Writing Unit | Acrostic, Haiku, Shape, Sensory, Free Verse & Templates
Help your students explore poetry in a fun, structured, and creative way with this complete, kid-friendly poetry writing unit—perfect for grades 1–5! Designed with both primary and intermediate writers in mind, this pack includes clear teaching posters, engaging planning pages, and multiple poem templates to support students as they experiment with different poetry styles and express their creativity. Students will learn about poetry, reflect on what they already know using a KWL chart, and
1st - 5th
Creative Writing, Poetry, Writing
Shine Bright in 2026! New Year’s Resolutions & Goals Disco Ball Writing Craft
✨ Kick off the new year with sparkle and reflection! ✨ In this New Year’s Disco Ball Writing Craftivity, students will look back on the past year and set meaningful goals for 2026. Each triangle on the disco ball represents a different area of growth — when all their goals come together, they shine as their best selves!This creative, hands-on activity blends reflection, goal-setting, and art, making it the perfect first-week-back writing center, morning work, or bulletin board display for
K - 4th
Creative Writing, Other (Arts), Writing
6–7 Women Who Changed the World | Women’s History Month Project | K–5
Make Women’s History Month meaningful, flexible, and student-centered with this engaging “6–7 Women Who Changed the World” project for grades K–5. In this activity, students choose 6 or 7 women to study from a diverse list of 17 influential women—past and present—from a wide range of countries, cultures, and fields. Students research each woman and complete a hand template that can be displayed as a powerful classroom or hallway visual. Designed to Grow With Your StudentsThis project easily
K - 6th
Handwriting, Other (Social Studies), World History
Being Frank | Honesty SEL Lesson & Activities | K–3
Teach your students the importance of honesty with this engaging, kid-friendly SEL lesson! Perfect for Kindergarten through 3rd grade, this lesson helps students define honesty, distinguish honest & kind vs. honest but hurtful statements, and practice saying true things in a respectful way. This lesson is inspired by the book companion Being Frank by Donna W. Earnhardt, but it is flexible enough to pair with any honesty-themed read-aloud! What’s Included:Step-by-step teacher directions (sub-fr
K - 3rd
Character Education, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning
Valentine's Day February | Fun Packet | Activities, Word Search, Puzzles & More
Looking for Valentine’s Day activities your students can work on independently without a lot of prep? This Valentine’s Day Fun Packet includes a variety of engaging activities designed to keep students excited while practicing important skills, problem-solving, literacy, and math.Perfect for February, Valentine’s Day celebrations, and love-themed classrooms, this packet is great for literacy centers, math practice, morning work, fast finishers, indoor recess, sub plans, classroom parties, and se
1st - 4th
Classroom Community, Coloring Pages
Winter Holiday Packet | Fun Activities | Wordsearch, Mazes & More | No Prep
Looking for winter activities your students can work on independently without a lot of prep? This Winter Fun Activity Packet includes a variety of busy work worksheets designed to keep students engaged while still practicing important skills.Perfect for December, January, and winter-themed classrooms, this packet is great for literacy centers, math practice, morning work, fast finishers, indoor recess, sub plans, holiday parties, and seasonal learning fun!WHAT’S INCLUDED:Winter Coloring Cover Pa
1st - 4th
Classroom Community, Coloring Pages
Geometry Shape Bingo Game | 30 Game Boards | 2D & 3D Shapes
Make geometry practice engaging, visual, and interactive with this 2 D & 3D Shape Bingo Game!This low-prep activity is perfect for building shape recognition, strengthening geometry vocabulary, and giving students repeated exposure to both 2D and 3D shapes — all while keeping the entire class actively involved. What’s Included:30 Unique Bingo Game Boards (no repeats)Calling Cards for all shapes includedEasy-to-follow teacher directions2D Shapes Included: Circle, Square, Triangle, Trapezoid, R
1st - 6th
Geometry, Math Test Prep, Mental Math
Thanksgiving Activities Packet | Word Search, Math, Writing & Games | No Prep
Celebrate Thanksgiving with this fun, low-prep activity pack perfect for early elementary learners!Perfect for November classrooms, Thanksgiving celebrations, literacy centers, writing practice, fast finishers, morning work, and seasonal learning fun!WHAT’S INCLUDED:Thanksgiving Coloring Cover PageI Spy: ThanksgivingAutumn Word SearchThankful Tangle (Word Scramble)Disguise the TurkeyTurkey Corn MazeCrack the CodeGobble Up the Grammar (Color by Code: Parts of Speech)An Attitude of Gratitude (A to
1st - 4th
Coloring Pages, Creative Writing, Grammar
Halloween Fun Activities Packet | Word Search, Math, Writing & Games | No Prep
Celebrate Halloween with this fun, low-prep activity pack featuring 10 engaging puzzles and activities designed to keep early elementary students challenged, motivated, and busy all October!Perfect for October classrooms, Halloween parties, literacy centers, math practice, fast finishers, and seasonal learning fun!WHAT’S INCLUDED:Happy Halloween Coloring PageI Spy: A Spooky SceneHaunted House Word SearchMonster Mix-Up (Word Scramble)Creepy Crawly: Draw the WebHow Many Words Can You Make from “SK
1st - 4th
Classroom Community, Creative Writing, Spelling
Martin Luther King Jr. Day | MLK Day Lesson & Peace Dove Dream Quilt
Teach the power of dreams, fairness, and teamwork! This resource helps students understand who Martin Luther King Jr. was and why his message still matters today—through reflection, discussion, and a beautiful collaborative class quilt. Using a read-aloud of “I Am Martin Luther King Jr.” by Brad Meltzer (or any MLK biography), students explore what fairness means, learn how MLK fought for equality, and think deeply about their own dreams for a kinder world. The highlight of the lesson is a
1st - 6th
Black History, Other (Arts), U.S. History
Riddle of the Week | 45 Brain Teasers for Kids | Morning Work & Brain Breaks
Keep your students thinking, laughing, and engaged all year long with this Riddle of the Week resource! With 45 brain-boosting riddles, you’ll have a simple, fun routine that builds critical thinking and sparks meaningful classroom discussion. WHAT’S INCLUDED:✔ 45 Weekly Riddle Posters (perfect for a full school year!) ✔ Cut-and-Paste Answer Key (numbered for easy matching!) ✔ Print-and-go format for easy use PERFECT FOR:Morning WorkBell RingersBrain BreaksFast FinishersTransition Times
Not Specific
Classroom Community, For All Subjects
Identifying Fractions “I Have, Who Has?” Game | 36 Cards | Fraction Fluency
Make fraction practice engaging, fast-paced, and collaborative with this “I Have, Who Has?” Fraction Game!This low-prep activity is perfect for building fraction fluency, reinforcing recognition skills, and informally assessing student understanding — all while keeping every student actively involved. What’s Included:36 Fraction CardsNo repeated cards (each card is unique)Print-and-go format Easy-to-follow teacher directionsWhy Teachers Love It:Builds fraction recognition and fluencyKeeps all
1st - 4th
Fractions, Mental Math, Other (Math)
I Wonder | Curiosity SEL Lesson & Interactive Bulletin Board | K–4
Inspire your students’ natural curiosity with this engaging, kid-friendly SEL lesson and interactive bulletin board! This lesson is inspired by the book companion The Girl with Big, Big Questions by Amanda Doering Tourville, but it is flexible enough to pair with any curiosity-themed read-aloud! (*book NOT included*) What’s Included:Step-by-step lesson plan (sub-friendly, K–4 differentiated)“I Wonder…” Large Speech Bubble Template (3 versions for differentiation)Activity Description & Directio
K - 4th
Character Education, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning
Back to School Fun Packet | Activities & Games | First Week Life Saver Sheets
Kick off the school year with this fun, low-prep Back to School Fun Packet - ideal for the first week of school!Use them for morning work, centers, early finishers, sub plans, or as a complete back-to-school packet. ✏️📚🍎WHAT’S INCLUDED:Coloring Cover PageSupply Seek & FindFirst Week of School Word SearchSchool ScrambleLibrary Scavenger HuntBack to School A to ZHow Many Words Can You Make from “EDUCATION”Find the Differences (2 Pictures)Tic Tac Toe ActivityBack to School MazeKEEP YOUR CLASSROOM
1st - 4th
Classroom Community, Coloring Pages
Fantasy Writing | Story Elements, Graphic Organizer & Prompt Cards
Bring your students’ imagination to life with this magical Fantasy Writing Pack! 🏰✨ Perfect for narrative writing centers, early finishers, or creative writing lessons, this resource helps students brainstorm, plan, and write their own enchanting stories — all while coloring in fun fantasy characters for inspiration. What’s Included:✔ 12 Writing Pages – each featuring a unique fantasy character to color and inspire creativity. ✔ Story Elements Graphic Organizer – helps students plan characte
1st - 5th
Creative Writing, Short Stories, Writing
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Lower Tusks believes teachers deserve to spend time teaching — not buried in lesson planning. With more than 5 years of teaching experience in elementary classrooms (K–4th grade), Lower Tusks creates adaptable, standards-aligned lessons and hands-on activities that can be picked, personalized, and used immediately — freeing educators to focus on what matters most: facilitating learning, connecting with students, and building classroom community. With resources for every letter and every learner — pick what works for you and teach with confidence!
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