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Looking for a way to celebrate Groundhog Day with older students? Explore the unique history of how Groundhog Day evolved as a holiday and became an American celebration. This reading passage explains the history of Groundhog Day, from its European origins to its modern festivity. The 3 page reading passage contains not only facts about the holiday's history but interesting trivia about the superstition, the formal ceremony in Punxsutawney, and Phil himself. There are 20 follow up questions

Included in this pack are 6 different puzzles perfect for celebrating President's Day! These puzzles are suited for older students in grades 5-12 due to the vocabulary and difficulty level. Word search includes vocabulary pertaining to George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and the presidency itself. Crossword puzzle is a great mental challenge for historical facts. There are two code breaker messages, each with a famous quote by Washington and Lincoln. Each I SPY picture depicts a famous imag

This no-prep crossword puzzle is perfect for celebrating the most important Christian holiday, Easter. It is a hard difficulty puzzle, and not grade specific, though I'd suggest Grades 4-12. Crossword contains 23 clues, all of which pertain to the story of Easter: Lent, The Passion, Crucifixion, Resurrection. The puzzle vocabulary focuses on both the religious story and the historical context. It would be an ideal accompaniment to your religion class during the Spring holiday season. This worksh

This no prep Christmas coloring book features 20 traditional Christmas designs in black and white, ranging from ornaments to gingerbread cookies! The coloring pages are not grade specific. This resource can be used for quiet work, free time, party activity, etc. Just print and go!

This no-prep crossword puzzle is perfect for celebrating the true meaning of Christmas. It is a medium-hard difficulty puzzle, and not grade specific, though I'd suggest Grades 5-12. Crossword contains 19 clues, all of which pertain to the story of The Nativity, or First Christmas. The puzzle vocabulary focuses on both the religious story and the historical context. It would be an ideal accompaniment to your religion class during the December holiday season. This worksheet can be used in a vari

Help your class understand fiction plot elements with this narrative diagram. 5 plot components (Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution) are explained as you "climb" the series of story elements up and over Plot Mountain. A blank template of Plot Mountain serves as a helpful visual aid for organizing narrative structure and events. This aid is not grade specific and can be used for intermediate grades on up.

Teach your students about Earth Day with this fun cut and paste activity! Students must cut out the various items and decide whether they should be recycled or thrown away. Once sorted, the pictures can be pasted under the recycling bin or trash can (there are six items for each category). Pictures are black and white so that students have the option to color them in. An answer key is included. Activity is suitable for younger students.

This is a simple, no-prep autumn activity that your students can use to practice multiplication tables 1-12. Students solve the multiplication problems and use their answers and the color key to finish the turkey picture. Kids love seasons and holidays and this fun practice will get them into the Thanksgiving spirit this November! It can be used in a variety of ways in the classroom: morning work, quiet work, math center, time filler, etc. Included is a black and white worksheet and an answe

This no-prep word search is perfect for celebrating the month of November. It is a medium difficulty level, and ideal for grades 4 and up. Word search contains 22 Thanksgiving words, about half of which are historical and the others holiday-themed. This would be perfect tied into your First Thanksgiving/ Pilgrim Settlers Social Studies lesson. This worksheet can be used in a variety of ways: quiet work, early finisher work, morning work, centers, extra credit, party activity, etc. Words can

Engage your students with these Spanish weather task cards!Included are 48 task cards (24 weather pictures and 24 corresponding Spanish sentences.) These task cards can be posted around the classroom, used as stations, matching, independent practice, exit tickets, or for games such as Scoot, Memory, and Go Fish. The possibilities are endless! Like this resource? Please rate and review this product and click on the little star next to my store name "Teachersaurus Rex" to follow for new resources

These four no-prep mazes are perfect for celebrating the month of November. They are a medium difficulty level, but are not grade specific. These mazes are great used as quiet work, activity packet, party activity, etc. An answer key for each maze is included. Just print and go!

This no-prep word search is perfect for celebrating the winter season. It is a medium difficulty level, and not grade specific. Word search contains 24 winter words, some of which pertain to cold weather, others to general winter vocabulary. It would be an ideal accompaniment to your class during this chilly season. This worksheet can be used in a variety of ways: quiet work, early finisher work, morning work, centers, extra credit, party activity, etc. Words can be found forwards, backwards, ve

This no-prep word search is perfect for celebrating the month of February. It is ideal for grades 4 and up. Word search contains 21 vocabulary words; all are related to Groundhog Day. This worksheet can be used in a variety of ways: quiet work, early finisher work, morning work, centers, extra credit, party activity, etc. Words can be found forwards, backwards, vertically, horizontally, and diagonally. An answer key is included.

This no-prep crossword puzzle is perfect for celebrating the true meaning of Christmas. It is an easy level puzzle, and not grade specific, though I'd suggest Grades 2-5. Crossword contains 11 clues, all of which pertain to the story of The Nativity, or First Christmas. It would be an ideal accompaniment to your religion class during the December holiday season. This worksheet can be used in a variety of ways: quiet work, early finisher work, morning work, centers, extra credit, party activity,

This no-prep word search is perfect for celebrating the true meaning of Christmas. It is a medium difficulty level, and not grade specific. Word search contains 24 Christmas words, all of which pertain to the story of The Nativity, or First Christmas. It would be an ideal accompaniment to your religion class during the December holiday season. This worksheet can be used in a variety of ways: quiet work, early finisher work, morning work, centers, extra credit, party activity, etc. Words can be f

This no-prep word search is perfect for celebrating the month of December. It is an easy difficulty level, and ideal for grades 2-5. Word search contains 13 Christmas words, which are all secular. This worksheet can be used in a variety of ways: quiet work, early finisher work, morning work, centers, extra credit, party activity, etc. Words can be found forwards, backwards, vertically, horizontally, and diagonally. An answer key is included.

Are your kiddos excited about Thanksgiving? This November-themed worksheet is perfect for practicing both counting and writing numbers 1-10. Students count the Thanksgiving objects and write the number amount on the line. This can be used as morning work, a math center, bell ringer, an assessment, or a quiet activity. Included is both a color and black and white version.

Engage your students with these Spanish classroom flash cards!Included are 42 task cards (21 picture flash cards w/o labels and 21 corresponding picture flash cards w/ Spanish vocabulary.) These task cards can be posted around the classroom as labels, used as flash cards, independent practice, exit tickets, or games. The possibilities are endless! I have included double flash cards for certain words that are different depending on the Spanish you are teaching. (Profesor/ Maestro, Boligrafo/ Pl

Has your class studied the book "The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe" by C.S. Lewis? If you are looking for a test to end your novel study unit, this student assessment is ideal. The test is 50 questions in multiple choice format. It covers material from all chapters of the book. Included at the end is an Answer Key. Check out my other listings for "The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe" Chapter Questions, which can be used for homework, quizzes, or reading comprehension.

Save money with this purchase of vocabulary PowerPoints for Reading Street 5.1 Unit 2 stories. The bundle includes the PowerPoints from all five Unit 2 stories: "At the Beach", "Hold the Flag High", "The Ch'i Lin Purse", "A Summer's Trade", and "The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere." Use these PowerPoints to teach vocabulary to your 5th Grade class. Each slide includes the vocabulary word, definition, and a picture for your visual learners. These PowerPoints are also listed for sale individually.