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Common Core RL.1.2 cultural activities
Black History Art Lesson Alma Thomas Grade K-5 Painting Lesson Common Core
Alma Thomas was a renowned African American artist known for her vibrant and abstract paintings. Her work is a great subject for an art history lesson and art project that can be used to teach your students about her unique style and the role of African American artists in art history.Here are some ways you can incorporate Alma Thomas into your curriculum:Introduce Alma Thomas: Start by introducing your students to Alma Thomas and her work. You can show them examples of her paintings, share info
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K - 5th
Holidays Around the World: Diwali ~ Common Core Aligned
Diwali Lesson Plan: Diwali is the Festival of Lights celebrated in India. Teachers often include Diwali in "Christmas Around the World" or "Holidays Around the World" units because teaching multicultural celebrations can give us a glimpse into a new culture. As teachers we can open our kids' eyes to global holidays AND also instill pride in children as we feature their heritage.
Use the following Diwali activities and crafts to teach your children about a holiday celebrated by millions of India
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PreK - 3rd
Holidays around the World: Day of the Dead / Día de los Muertos ~ CC Aligned
As an alternative or an addition to Halloween activities, teachers can celebrate Day of the Dead with their students. This holiday also occurs at the end of October/beginning of November. Through a range of multicultural activities, crafts, and Common Core-aligned math and reading exercises, students can learn about a holiday celebrated by millions of people in Mexico, in other countries of Latin America, in the Philippines, in some countries Europe, and even in the US: Day of the Dead, or Día
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1st - 3rd
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30 Art Lessons Famous Artists Art History Pre-K -4th grade 6 week lessons
This art curriculum teaches about 30 famous artists and encourages students to create art inspired by them. This product is a wonderful way to engage your students in the creative process while also teaching them about important art movements and techniques.Here are some ideas for incorporating an art curriculum that features 30 famous artists into your classroom:Introduce the artists: Start by introducing your students to each of the 30 famous artists in the curriculum. Provide them with infor
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PreK - 4th
Navidad en Puerto Rico Cuento Hojas de Trabajo Manualidad Centro Vocabulario
Navidades en Puerto Rico es una época de celebración que comienza después de Acción de Gracias y termina con las fiestas de la Calle de San Sebastián. El cuento de Navidades en Puerto Rico que he creado te ayuda a explicarle a los estudiantes cómo celebran las festividades en Puerto Rico. Cuenta con vocabulario para introducir el tema, juego de empareja para un centro, el cuento y entre las hojas de trabajo tiene una manualidad para que los estudiantes creen un recordatorio de su viaje por Puert
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K - 2nd
Also included in: Celebraciones alrededor del mundo, Navidad Holidays around the World
Australia Aboriginal Art Lesson Montessori Grade K-5 Painting Lesson Common Core
If you're looking for an engaging and culturally rich art history lesson and project for your students, consider an Australian Aboriginal Art Lesson. This lesson will introduce your students to the rich cultural heritage of Aboriginal art and help them develop an appreciation for the unique techniques and styles used in this art form.Here are some reasons why you should consider using an Australian Aboriginal Art Lesson in your classroom:Explore a unique art form: Aboriginal art is a unique art
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K - 4th
Fortune Cookie Fortunes Book Companion for Chinese Lunar New Year Activities
Fortune Cookie Fortunes by Grace Lin is a great picture book to read around Chinese New Year. Enliven your Lunar New Year lessons in the library or classroom with this fun read aloud picture book. Use the student activities for literacy centers or whole group activities.These Common Core aligned literacy activities will help your Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade students identify the central message and use key details to describe the characters in the story.Included in this product:Lesson PlanI
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K - 2nd
Also included in: Picture Book Activities - Book Companion Bundle
Readers' Theater: "Iktomi and the Muskrat" Classic Lakota Story
This Reader's Theater Script features a classic Lakota story featuring the goofy trickster Iktomi! Perfect for first, second, and third grade readers! Each character is tiered to a different DRA/Lexile Level so all learners can read!FEATURES• Five page script featuring six different characters. • Classic Lakota Story, written by Lakota teacher. • Common Core aligned multiple choice assessment. • Differentiated reading levels for each character. Products for all students!************************
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1st - 3rd
Also included in: Readers' Theater: Classic Iktomi Stories Bundle
Kente Cloth Art Lesson Africa PreK K 1st 2nd Montessori Writing Activity
This art lesson features Kente cloth, a beautiful African tradition. This project is perfect for PreK, K, 1st and 2nd grade students. I have included a writing component for older grades and a coloring page for fast finishers. You will receive a brief history lesson and instructions for creating an art project inspired by Kente cloth. This project is a great way to introduce students to African culture and art while also promoting creativity and fine motor skills.What teachers are saying:- Fun
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PreK - 2nd
Also included in: Africa 5 Art Lesson Bundle K-5th Grade Geography Lesson Passport Idea
Thanksgiving Songs, Poems and Literacy Reading and Writing Activities (CCSS)
Sing and read Thanksgiving, Native American and Turkey songs, fingerplays and poems with your students in November. All are sung to familiar tunes-nursery rhymes. Easy to LEARN & TEACH!Original Thanksgiving Pilgrim and Native American Songs and Poems with writing activities for your November Literacy stations, centers and daily 5 work. Large and small copies for mini-books and centers. Students love to Sing-Read and Write using this creative resource. PreK-3 adaptable resource!All Songs su
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PreK - 3rd
Australia Boomerang History Art Lesson Montessori Grade Pre-K to 5th Common Core
Welcome to this amazing bundle of art lessons featuring the history and art of the Australia Boomerang! This lesson bundle is perfect for Montessori and elementary teachers who are looking to promote cultural understanding and diversity in their classrooms.The boomerang has been a part of Australian Aboriginal culture for thousands of years, and this lesson bundle explores the history and significance of this iconic tool. Here are four ways to integrate this lesson bundle into other areas of the
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PreK - 5th
Readers' Theater: Iktomi and the Storm Native American Story
This Reader's Theater Script features a classic Lakota story featuring the goofy trickster Iktomi! Students will read about Iktomi and his internal conflict on helping others! Perfect introduction to theme! Perfect for first, second, and third grade readers! Each character is tiered to a different DRA/Lexile Level so all learners can read!FEATURES• Six page script featuring six different characters. • Students will be introduced to Common Core concepts such as theme, both internal and external c
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1st - 3rd
Also included in: Readers' Theater: Classic Iktomi Stories Bundle
Beautiful Blackbird Reading, Writing, and Art Unit
In a Beautiful Blackbird, by Ashley Bryan, "black is beautiful, uh-huh." This reading, writing, and art unit combines a variety of standards to showcase the beautiful message in this story.This download includes:A short reading comprehension passage on the Ila people of Zambia (with vocabulary words)Read and Respond QuestionsBeautiful Blackbird before, during, and after reading comprehension questionsArt project teacher lesson planKid-friendly instructions to display while students are creating
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1st - 4th
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Frida Kahlo Portrait Art lesson Portrait K-3rd Grade Biography
In this lesson, your students will learn about the life and work of Frida Kahlo, and how her unique style and powerful self-portraits have inspired generations of artists. We'll discuss Kahlo's background, her struggles and triumphs, and how she used her art to express her emotions and experiences. This lesson is perfect for 2nd, 3rd and 4th grades.But that's not all - we'll also guide your students through a directed line drawing activity, where they'll have the opportunity to create their own
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1st - 4th
30 Art Lessons Famous Artists Art History VOLUME 2 Pre-K-4th Grade
This art curriculum teaches about 30 famous artists and encourages students to create art inspired by them. This product is a wonderful way to engage your students in the creative process while also teaching them about important art movements and techniques.By incorporating an art curriculum that features 30 famous artists into your classroom, you can help your students develop their creativity while also teaching them about important art movements and techniques. These lessons can serve as a s
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PreK - 4th
Readers' Theater: Iktomi Learns Generosity Character Education
This Reader's Theater Script features the classic Lakota character Iktomi and his friends as they learn a valuable lesson on generosity! Includes a fun and engaging, multi-leveled story, as well as numerous activities to help students demonstrate and understand generosity!FEATURES• Six page script featuring six different characters. • Fun sorting activity - students will separate Iktomi and his friends' actions into generous and not generous piles!• Generosity activity - students will brainstorm
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1st - 3rd
White Socks Only Interactive Read Aloud with Lesson Plan + Extension Activity
Use this culturally diverse read aloud resource to enrich your reading instruction. It can be done in one day or separated into 2 or 3 blocks. This resource is recommended for grades 1-5 due to age-appropriate coverage of the sensitive topic of segregation and racism in the US. The lesson plan and provided activities are differentiated per grade level groups: 1-2 and 3-5,
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1st - 5th
Black History Gees Bend Art Lesson Quilt Collage 2nd 3rd 4th writing activity
This lesson introduces your students to the history and art work of Gees Bend. Gees Bend were enslaved women from the rural, isolated community of Boykin, who began quilting in the 19th century. Your 2nd - 5th grade Students will have the opportunity to explore texture and paper craft. They will create a beautiful unique art piece inspired by Gees Bend and the techniques in this lesson offers incredible results – a great encouragement for those reluctant artists. You can use these lessons in t
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Also included in: Black Artists Lesson Bundle 16 Art History Lessons Semester Curriculum
Hair Love Comprehension Questions
Comprehension questions to pose while watching the Academy Award winner, Hair Love, a 7 minute animated short film. The Hair Love Picture book hit stores on 5/14/19 and made the New York Times best seller list.I personally fell in love with this short film, and I wanted to bring it to the students at my school. I created a list of questions that cover many standards: making inferences, personification, text evidence, theme, and conclusion.
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K - 6th
Fiction Close Reading Passages: Iktomi and Friends
This unit gives students a standards-based look at the American Indian folklore character Iktomi and his friends!! I've included a fun variety of common-core aligned stories and assessment that will certainly be a wonderful addition to any Social Studies curriculum!FEATURES• Six short stories (90-110 words) just the right size for lower elementary and beginning readers!• Each passage comes with a short, fun assessment. Students will inference, recall information, and find evidence in the texts!
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K - 2nd
Social Justice Book Study and Activities FREEBIE
In this lesson, students will embark on an exciting journey to explore the concept of identity. Identity is explained as “the story of who we are”. Who we are is made up of the things we think, say and do, but it is also influenced by more abstract notions such as race (skin color). This lesson will approach the topic of race (skin color) as an important piece of our identity that should be acknowledged and celebrated. It is designed to present students with opportunities to reflect on their ind
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K - 3rd
January 8 - 14 Themed Literacy Bundle
This product contains activities for each day in the second week of January.January 8 - National Gluten Free Day - Based on the book, Gluten Free is Part of Me by Laurie K. Oestreich. The first activity requires students to identify the main purpose of the text. The second activity has students research in order to discover examples of foods that are Gluten Free.January 9 - National Law Enforcement Day - Based on the book, I’m Afraid Your Teddy is in Trouble Today by Jancee Dunn. The first activ
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K - 3rd
Main Idea Task Cards and Graphic Organizer Spanish Valentines Day
Students will love learning and practicing about the main idea in the text while celebrating Valentines Day in Spanish with these low prep task cards. Simply print out the 1/2 page passages (cut them apart if you wish) along with the response sheet and see the students get to work!Use for fast finishers, literacy centers, or even as homework. [ T A R G E T • S T U D E N T ]-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------These cards are 100% in Spa
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K - 5th
The Gift of Ramadan Activities | Plot, Illustrations, Main Topic and Key Details
This product contains activities based on The Gift of Ramadan by Rabiah York Lumbard. The first activity has students identify the plot of the story (characters, setting, and events). The second activity has students analyze the illustrations to understand the text. Finally, students will read an informational article about Ramadan and identify the main topic with key details. A great book and activity for Ramadan or any day with an easy to follow guide to make sub plans easy.The students will h
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2nd - 5th
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