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Santa Anna's Wooden Leg: America's Most Prized Military Trophy
$1.00This small activity is designed for a variety of uses such as: a bell-ringer, a lesson introduction, or an enrichment activity. I often use this type of mini-lesson to introduce the topic we are about to cover. My students LOVE these, because it allows...$1.00 -
American Tall Tales
$5.00This unit provides tons of information and four activities on these American folklore legends: Paul Bunyan, Pecos Bill, John Henry, and Johnny Appleseed. Students discover the legends of these characters as well as some historical background...$5.00 -
The Great Escape: The Texas Revolution
$5.00Student-centered, active learning at its best! Your students will complete an escape room activity that is highly engaging, extremely informative, and most importantly: FUN! Each escape room is unique and has its own set of challenges! No two are alike!...$5.00 -
What if YOU were Abraham Lincoln?
$7.00In this activity, your students have the opportunity to walk in the shoes of one of America’s greatest presidents! Students are given different scenarios from Lincoln’s presidency and they must choose which path to take. Will their choices...$7.00 -
The Great Escape: Causes of the American Civil War
$5.00Student-centered, active learning at its best! Your students will complete an escape room activity that is highly engaging, extremely informative, and most importantly: FUN! Each escape room is unique and has its own set of challenges! No two are alike!...$5.00 -
Agente Secreto Disco Dancer: Huevos Verdes con Panceta (Spanish Edition) - FREE
$0.00Quizás te estés preguntando cómo cierta rana llegó a ser conocida como el Agente Secreto Disco Dancer. Bueno, un cerdo susceptible está aquí para contártelo; un tal Ernesto T. Panceta que siempre trae...$0.00 -
How to Use PowerPoint: Step-by-Step Directions to get you started
$6.75Think you can't use PowerPoint? This step-by-step guide will get you started. Reach the next level of lesson creation and presentation be creating engaging lessons that will capture students attention and increase their comprehension...$6.75 -
Learn PowerPoint - Add Animation - A Step-by-Step Guide
$4.25Animated PowerPoint Presentations are sure to capture student attention! This step-by-step guide will get you started adding animations to your PowerPoint YOU CAN DO THIS! Learn the Following: Getting Started Types of...$4.25 -
Metaphors (Figurative Language) - Practice - Matching - Activity
$3.00Studies show figurative language comes naturally to youngsters and helps them understand more complex concepts. Just cut and go with this 2 6card set. Match the metaphor, meaning, and/or illustration. Table of...$3.00 -
Similes (Figurative Language) - Practice - Matching - Activity
$3.25Figurative Language - Similes. Studies show figurative language comes naturally to youngsters and helps them understand more complex concepts. Just cut and go with this 26card set. Match the simile, meaning, and/or illustration...$3.25 -
Critical Thinking Activities and Brain Teaser: Word Rebus/Wordles
$2.75This is a fun activity that will get the brain in gear as it promotes critical thinking and forces you to get outside the box. Get the creative juices flowing by challenging students further by having them create their own Word...$2.75 -
Types of Biomes Posters {Word Wall}
$2.00Types of Biomes Posters (Word Wall) These posters will go great with your unit studying the different types of biomes. These can be hung around the classroom or bulletin board as a poster, anchor chart, or word wall for students to refer to. They can...$2.00