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3rd grade Winter social studies resources for parents
Holiday Parent Gift - Directed Drawing Calendar - Updated Through 2026
Are you looking for a holiday parent and family gift your students can make to show their love this winter for Christmas, Hanukkah, Eid, and more? This directed drawing fridge calendar is full of kid-friendly puns and simple step-by-step drawings that will spread love all year round! This directed drawing calendar is designed with the fridge in mind, so it uses less space AND less paper: each month is only a HALF sheet of paper, so only 6 pages are needed per student. *NOW UPDATED FOR 2024 and 2
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K - 4th
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Thanksgiving Activities Thanksgiving Placemat Craft Gratitude Thankful Craft
Invite students to make their own Thanksgiving place mats this November. The place mats showcase what students are thankful for through words and pictures. There are a variety of prompts to choose from. Print the placemats and color then laminate them before sending home. Students will love taking these treasured keepsakes home to their families!CLICK HERE to SAVE on this Thanksgiving activity + more!The Thanksgiving Place Mats are a set of seven different "thankful" Thanksgiving place mats for
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PreK - 6th
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Handprint Calendar 2025 - A perfect gift for the holidays
The 2025 handprint calendar makes a great gift for families during the holidays. Directions for handprints along with pictures are included in the packet. This is a great gift that families will treasure for years to come!I update this unit every summer and you can download the update for FREE, so there is no need to buy it again next year!Colored and black & white versions are available in the packet.Alternative poems and handprint ideas for some months.Blank versions of the calendar pages
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PreK - 3rd
Holiday Gift | DIY Ceramic Tile Coaster Templates
This is a gift that your student parents will be sure to love. These templates were created to make your coaster creating process as simple and fun as possible. INCLUDED: - 26 Templates that fit on 4x4 ceramicSDesigns included: Christmas Crew, Santa's cookies, Elfie, ornaments, presents under the tree & snowflake tile templates for your students to color. - Blank Templates for students to create their own designs - Directions on how to make ceramic tile coasters with list of materials needed
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PreK - 5th
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Our Class Christmas Cookbook | Christmas Cookbook Parent Gift
This special class recipe book makes an EXTRA special holiday gift for our families! Your kiddos will LOVE creating the cookbook for their families and making some of the yummy recipes inside! For a better look at what's included, just click on PREVIEW!Included in this set you'll find...- Parent Letter (with an EDITABLE version included)- Recipe Form (with an EDITABLE version included)- Special Message Page for inside the cookbook (with an EDITABLE version included)- Reminder Slips- Winter Acro
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K - 5th
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Classroom Management Visual Timers DECEMBER | Time Management Digital Resource
Easily manage your classroom while helping students to self-regulate and increase independence with these December Visual Countdown Timers! With 30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minute, 3 minute, 5 minute, 10 minute, 15 minute, 20 minute, and 30 minute timers, your students will be able to ease their stress and manage their own expectations during activities and transitions.Save B I G with the Visual Countdown Timers Year Long Bundle!These visual countdown timers show students how much time they have lef
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PreK - 5th
The Jesse Tree Christmas Advent Project
The Jesse Tree is a chronological Bible story Christmas advent of the scriptural events that occurred before Jesus's birth. There are many ways to participate in this countdown, and I've taken some creative liberty to design a simple version for younger kids. Traditionally this project is done as a Christmas advent, starting on December 1st--but these printable felties are versatile enough to use as a colorful addition to a history timeline, as a family night game of Bible-themed memory or go fi
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PreK - 6th
Classroom Management Visual Timers JANUARY | Time Management Digital Resource
Easily manage your classroom while helping students to self-regulate and increase independence with these January Visual Countdown Timers! With 30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minute, 3 minute, 5 minute, 10 minute, 15 minute, 20 minute, and 30 minute timers, your students will be able to ease their stress and manage their own expectations during activities and transitions.Save B I G with the Visual Countdown Timers Yearly GROWING Bundle!These visual countdown timers show students how much time they have
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PreK - 5th
Winter Partner Plays: 5 Fun Scripts with a Comprehension Check Worksheet
These five winter partner plays are intended to be used as fluency-building activities that students can complete with a partner. The scripts focus on winter themes. Kids love reading these fun seasonal scripts. These scripts require minimal teacher support, thereby allowing teachers to work with other small groups. For teachers who implement reading centers, these plays are perfect. These scripts are also ideal for parents who are looking for fun at-home reading activities that parents and chil
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2nd - 4th
Also included in:Â Fluency Practice: Partner Plays BUNDLE for 2nd and 3rd Grade Readers SET 2
Christmas Card | Parent Christmas Card with a Snowman Theme
This Parent Christmas Card set includes everything you need to complete these adorable snowman-themed Christmas cards! For a better look at what's included, just click on PREVIEW!You'll find three different writing pages (to allow for differentiation and/or different grade levels) which all state, "There is "snow" family like my family". I've also included templates for the snowman, hat, carrot nose and scarf. Students can either color all the pieces and cut them out OR you can copy the pieces o
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K - 3rd
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2024 SUMMER Olympics - coloring pages
Do you need a fun way to introduce the 2024 SUMMER Olympics?This packet contains:coloring pages for the OlympicsCheck out some other Olympic products:History of the Olympics - MAIN IDEA passage*Check out some other products or head to my store and FOLLOW for Monthly FLASH FREEBIES and FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM- @TeachingKiddos1 for more ideas in the classroomCLASSROOM MANAGEMENTPBIS student of the monthClass AwardsClass Rules /Memes EDITABLE"Tattle" notesCollaboration RulesHOLIDAYSHis
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PreK - 4th
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3D pyramid Egyptian craft Egypt inside Pirámide manualidad Egipto pharaoh faraón
If you are teaching about ancient Egypt, this resource is the perfect way to have your students having fun!It includes templates (both, in color and black and white) to create this triorama pyramid version.It includes several designs (some of them are more decorative, and one that shows a plane of the inside of the pyramid, as shown in the photo). This resource does not include theory or a lesson about the pyramids.There are no written instructions on the worksheets (except the words glue/pegame
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K - 4th
Also included in: Mini BUNDLE Egypt Crafts pyramid PACK Manualidades Egipto Pirámide español
Black and White Map of the United States of America | Coloring Page
Black and White Map of the United States of America | Coloring PageThis black and white map of the United States of America features each of the 50 states accurately labeled. This map is great to print out, laminate, and hang up in a minimalist or neutral classroom. This product also can serve as a coloring page for students that are learning about the United States of America. Please feel free to make copies of this resource for your students, or for your own kiddos. *The first page is the act
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PreK - 9th
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Also included in:Â Printable Maps and Worksheets | Continents Ocean & The United States Bundle
Chinese New Year Craft Dragon and Lantern
Do these fun crafts to celebrate Chinese New Year and help children understand about other cultures. Suitable for Years/Grades 2-6.INCLUDES:Chinese dragon craft using sticksChinese dragon craft using paper/plastic cupsChinese lanterns x 3 designsPages18 x A3 size (can by printed A4 - just choose fit to page)FORMATPDFAUSTRALIAN CURRICULUMHASS – HISTORY: Year 3 - Knowledge and UnderstandingCelebrations and commemorations in places around the world (for example, Chinese New Year in countries of the
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PreK - 6th
Holiday Gift Pack for Student Christmas Gift to Parents
Save nearly 25% when you purchase this Christmas parent ornament and gift bag as a bundle! Take the stress out of creating your students' parent gifts this holiday with this ready to go, low prep ornament/gift wrap combo!Included in this resource:Step-by-step teacher directionsExample pictures of finished productsTwo options for creation of ornament (simple and very simple :)Three different snowman designs from which to chooseFive bag design gift wrap optionsRequired Materials: You will need a
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1st - 4th
Personal Timeline Project Handout and Rubric *NOW WITH EDITABLE OPTION!
This product is a home-based project designed to wrap up a unit on timelines. It includes a parent letter and kid-friendly rubric that can be copied back to back to provide guidelines for the project. The letter includes directions and a photo example of a completed project. The 24-point rubric covers three main areas: completion, content, and presentation. My 2nd graders completed this at the end of the first quarter and did an AMAZING job!! It's a great activity to kick-off the new school year
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2nd - 4th
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Student Christmas Gifts to Parents - Family in a Snow Globe Craft Ornament
Have you been looking for an engaging craft for your students to create as a festive Christmas gift for their parents and families? The 'Family in a Snow Globe' craft is perfect for students to give as a Christmas ornament to their family members during the holiday season. Students can choose from five Christmas-themed snow globe backgrounds and then select family members of their choice to place in their snow globe, making it a wonderful gift for grandparents, aunties, uncles, and parents.This
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K - 4th
Also included in:Â Christmas Gifts to Parents From Students BUNDLE
Christmas Activities Gratitude Craft | Christmas Craft Wish Wreath
Enrich your classroom this holiday season by talking about what it means to make the world a better place. While creating this Wish Wreath, students will engage in meaningful discussions on their "wishes" for themselves, their families, their classrooms, their friends, their schools, their neighborhoods, etc. Discuss what it means to help others and to be generous.The final product makes a cute bulletin board display showing everyone's wishes for their family and friends. It's a great communit
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PreK - 3rd
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Editable Passports with Stamps
Passports are a great tool to use in class or for school activities. Choose from two ready to print passports or six editable passports. Included are 20 stamps (in black and white and color) for students to cut and paste on passports. SUGGESTIONS FOR USEclass centersclassroom managementsocial studiesafter school activitiesInternational Night STAMPS INCLUDEDAfrica (continent) AustraliaBrazilCanadaChinaEgyptFranceEnglandGermanyIrelandIsraelItalyJapanMexicoNetherlandsThailandUSASwedenRussiaNew Zeal
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PreK - 3rd
Magic Reindeer Food
We can't forget about Rudolph and the gang!Beloved Reindeer Food!Great for gifts from class parents, teachers, and friends! Perfect for anyone who believes! Included:4 cards included!2 Different Versions of the Magic Reindeer Poem Cards (Green Glitter and Red Glitter) with 2 NEW poem cards included with new clipart.There are two per page.Just Print and Attach to Some Magic Reindeer Food!How to Make Magic Reindeer Food 1/2 cup uncooked oatmeal1/2 cup sugar1/4 cup red or green sugar (as used for c
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PreK - 3rd
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Also included in:Â Holiday Activity Bundle
March Madness Reading Activity
*****UPDATED for 2024*****INCLUDES EDITABLE OPTIONSYour class works as a team to reach a reading goal by the end of the month of March. Complete with bonus point tickets, awards, and Hall of Fame, this activity is a sure way to get your students to read at home each night!!!What other users say about this product:"I have found that my students actually read more at home during the month of March because of this product. I have used it for the past 3 years and my students love it every year!""My
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PreK - 12th
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Groundhog Day Activities | Puppet Craft, Fun Facts, and Worksheets
Children will LOVE having their groundhog puppets quiz parents, friends and/or teachers with their cool groundhog fact cards that are attached to the back of their puppet. Watch these adorable puppets come to life before your eyes! Hope your students or children enjoy these puppets and other fun and educational projects about groundhogs and Groundhog Day as much as mine did!Product Includes:* Paper Bag Groundhog Puppet Template * 18 Fun Facts About Groundhogs * Design a Burrow Worksheet* Word
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PreK - 4th
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Back to School Welcome Letter Template | Editable |
This welcome letter is a great handout for back to school! Pass this letter out to families at back-to-school night or send it home on the first day of school. Link to Google Slides is included or customize on PowerPoint. Comes with 38 different washi tape options for a fun accent!What is included:One blank colored templateOne blank black and white templateOne page with 24 colored washi tape options so you can customize your templateOne page with 14 black and white washi tape options so you can
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in:Â Back to School Teacher Forms Bundle
Landforms Partner Plays: 5 Scripts with a Comprehension Check Worksheet
These five landform partner plays are intended to be used as fluency-building activities that second and third grade students can do with a partner. This set of scripts focuses on landforms: hills, mountains, canyons, plateaus, volcanoes, rivers, lakes, valleys, and islands. These scripts require minimal teacher support, thereby allowing teachers to work with other small groups. For teachers who implement reading centers, these plays are perfect. These scripts are also ideal for parents who are
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2nd - 3rd
Also included in:Â Fluency Practice: Partner Plays BUNDLE for 2nd and 3rd Grade Readers SET 2
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