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Flag Day Coloring Page- Flag

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this Flag Day learning exercise, students color a black line drawing of a flag, a star, and the words "Flag Day is June 14." There are no directions.
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Flag Day Draw and Write

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this Flag Day worksheet, students draw a picture pertaining to the American flag. Students write an essay or story about the picture.
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Fireworks Coloring Page

For Students K - 1st
In this Independence Day worksheet, students color a picture of a flag with fireworks. The words on the page are "Happy 4th of July!"
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Fourth of July Visor

For Students Pre-K - 1st
For this Independence Day worksheet, students cut out a visor and punch holes before attaching an elastic string or yarn. The visor says "Celebrate July 4th".
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Independence Day Alphabetizing Activity

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this Independence Day worksheet, students alphabetize 7 terms pertaining to the Fourth of July. Some begin with the same letter; all are multiple words. Example: Boston Massacre, Boston Tea Party.
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Valentine Singing/Guessing Game

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students sing songs and explore different vocal sounds. As they sing songs, students discover and mark phrases. They sing songs as a class, in groups, and individually. Students, in groups, play a guessing game with the songs.
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Horror Tales: What Makes Them Spooky?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Before you jump into this lesson plan, be aware there is little to work with. That being said, the ideas are solid and will be brought to life with a little Halloween spirit. Learners examine horror as a sub-genre, and contemplate what...
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Tic Tac Toe Valentine

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
In this Valentine activity worksheet, students complete a tic-tac-toe game by cutting out the Valentine block images and using them to play a game of tic-tac-toe.
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I Really Love This More

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Young language arts learners choose between two activities and then attempt to convince their classmates of their choice as a way of practicing persuasive speech. This particular lesson uses Valentine's Day as a theme; learners chose...
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Valentine's Gift Day Vouchers

For Teachers K - 5th
Learners design and create a gift voucher. In this Valentine's Day gift voucher lesson plan, students determine chores or ways they could assist their loved ones and add these to a booklet. Learners decorate the cover and prepare the...
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USE YOUR FINGERS TO MAKE 10 THUMBPRINT CHICKS

For Teachers Pre-K
In this counting and art worksheet, students are given a fanciful illustration of a chicken, and are directed to make 10 thumbprint chicks. This worksheet is suitable for preschool.
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Early Congress Proclaims Holidays

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Young scholars read about and discuss the historical effects of Congressional decision-making in the establishment of national holidays.
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Pumpkin Pumpkin

For Teachers Pre-K
Students study the very basics of pumpkins. By looking at where pumpkins grow, what they grow on, and what can be done with a pumpkin. They create a graphic organizer and then carve a pumpkin for Halloween.
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Candy Cane Alphabet

For Teachers K
In this Christmas alphabet worksheet, students will cut out and put in order the letters of the alphabet. Each letter is striped like a candy cane and has a sprig of holly on it.
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Pumpkin Patch Pie

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students discuss the harvesting and production of pumpkins. Ingredients for creating a pumpkin pie are divided into 4 or 5 groups. Students follow the directions to make a pumpkin pie. Additional ideas for making a Pumpkin Ag Bag are...
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The Christmas Countdown!

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Combine an exploration of Christmas with a review of basic counting. Learners count to twelve using visuals relating to the holiday. As a follow-up activity, you could have your class create their own counting books and illustrate the...
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Dancing With Leprechauns Coloring Page

For Students K - 1st
Young artists color in the picture of the little girl and the leprechaun for the holiday of St. Patrick's Day. This would be a handy worksheet to have as the holiday approaches
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Leprechaun Dust

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners make "leprechaun dust" in this short art lesson using Jello instant pistachio pudding, small jars, milk, and spoons. Ideal for celebrating St. Patrick's Day with early-elementary students. Can be combined with the reading of a...
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The 50 States and its Holidays

For Teachers Pre-K - Higher Ed
Though the format of this ELL lesson is confusing (the standards listed are for plate tectonics, yet the objectives are for American geography and holidays), a teacher could glean some ideas from the main idea. Here, pupils complete a...
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Veterans Day Lesson Plans

For Teachers 5th - 8th
We can take a moment to recognize the soldiers who served and protected our country with Veterans Day lesson plans.
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Valentine's Themed Activities For February

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Here are ways to make academics part of your Valentine's Day-related lessons.
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Thanksgiving Holiday

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore American culture by participating in arts and crafts activities. In this Thanksgiving lesson, 1st graders listen to music based upon the Thanksgiving tradition and examine images of the first Thanksgiving. Students...
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Cinco de Mayo

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this Cinco de Mayo activity, students read a passage about the holiday and answer a set of comprehension questions. A website reference for additional resources is given.
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Easy Easter Crafts

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students make different crafts to represent spring and Easter. In this crafts lesson plan, students make cookies, nests, and bunnies out of their hands.