National Comic Book Day FREEBIES for September 25

Students love graphic novels!

From inferencing to symbolism to word play, comic books tie together so many reading and writing concepts. But, have you tried a classroom comic book project?

First, begin with a history of comics:

Link: https://youtu.be/qipZ6h4S--c?feature=shared

Next, do a whole group brainstorm of famous comic books and their characters. Then, do small group brainstorming of features found within comic books. 

Watch the artist of The Mask demonstrate his techniques for making a comic book:

Link: https://youtu.be/wb0M81xqTxQ?feature=shared

Now, you are ready to begin your class comic book writing adventure! 

My students made some amazing comic book projects: 

Get started with the easy to follow, step-by-step packet with handouts, guides, templates, resources, examples and much more: 

AUL or https://ampeduplearning.com/comic-book-writing/ 

TpT or https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Comic-Book-Writing-112862 

Comic book writing is great for math and science concepts, such as lab instructions or how-to guides, excellent for history and language arts, such as retelling famous events or biographies, and will keep students busy and engaged for many class periods. 

Some teachers asked me to NOT teach comic book writing because it was all students wanted to work on and talk about. It's a project worth highlighting with a school reading and sharing day. Our librarian featured students' comic books with great results! 

Educator Helper offers a full line of comic book writing activities to help you get introduce skills:

Have fun with comic book writing and activities from AUL and TpT!
Beth, Educator Helper

FREE Homecoming Activities

 Friday night lights and homecomings! 

The energy and excitement of homecoming can be felt at last year's parade in Wynnewood, Oklahoma:

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEH1yRKJS8M 

 

Make it fun, make it special, and celebrate your home team with some FREE  activities to incorporate learning into homecoming week:

Click here for more Homecoming Activities Packet fun from Amped Up Learning or TpT!

Support your local teams and enjoy homecoming week!
Beth, Educator Helper

September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month

"Community-led efforts to improve access to healthy food have been transformational"--you ARE making a difference! 

The State of Childhood Obesity released its 2024 Annual Report at https://stateofchildhoodobesity.org/2024-annual-report/, and it shows that some community-led programs across the U.S. are leading to healthier lifestyles.

Did you know according to the CDC:

• Approximately 1 in 5 U.S. children and adolescents have obesity.
• Obesity affects some groups more than others, including adolescents, Hispanic and non-Hispanic Black children, and children in families with lower incomes. (https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/childhood-obesity-facts/childhood-obesity-facts.html)

 

NICHQ provides a plethora of resources to help with healthy kids initiatives that is called the Obesity Toolkit. Click to get your free Obesity Toolkit here. 

Here's some more nutrition freebies to help students learn more about nutrition:

Get the full packet here

Get students up and moving to burn extra calories with Get Fit Action Stories: 

Get the full packets/individual stories here

Get moving, get fit!
Beth, Educator Helper

FREE Grandparents Day Activities to Make & Give

 September 7 is National Grandparents Day! 

Take time to celebrate those who serve in the role of grandparents in your and your students' lives with these free activities: 

More Grandparent's Day activities:

Click here to purchase complete packet of activities

Happy Grandparent's Day!
Beth, Educator Helper

Labor Day FREEBIES and Historical Fun Facts

How much do you know about Labor Day? Here's 10 Facts About Labor Day to share with others for a fun filled, relaxing Labor Day:

Do you know the history of Labor Day? The U.S. Department of Labor has a great overview that explains the history with historic pictures for students to learn more about the holiday. 

Did you know Labor Day signals the end of hot dog season? The National Constitution Center lists 10 Fascinating Facts about Labor Day that are engaging and informative discussion starters (Link: https://constitutioncenter.org/blog/10-fascinating-facts-about-the-labor-day-holiday). 

Finish up your Labor Day historical lesson with some freebies: 

Get the entire packet at AUL or TpT

Enjoy your Labor Day Celebration!
Beth, Educator Helper

FREE Career and College Planning Handouts and Guides

Back to school means planning for the future for many middle and high school students. 

Use the following FREE AUL or TpT handouts to assist with career and college planning:

Still looking for the perfect college?

Use the FREE AUL or TpT presentation with active learning handouts to get started on your college decision:

Have a great school year!
Beth, Educator Helper

FREE US Immigration Resources in Comic Book Format

Did you know that Galveston was once a major hub for immigrants from all over the world? 

You can search the Galveston Online Database for the passenger manifesto to see if your relatives arrived and were processed through the Port of Galveston 

(Link: https://www.galvestonhistory.org/sites/1877-tall-ship-elissa-at-the-galveston-historic-seaport/galveston-immigration-database).

Also, take time to explore the vast resources devoted to Galveston's immigration and port:

• Houston Chronicle: Waves of Immigrants
• Bryan Museum: Why Galveston?
• UTSA Libraries: Port of Galveston
• Texas Coop Power: Galveston Immigration

To help students continue their historical journey, add Galveston: Gateway to America, an engaging, interactive comic book with writing and coloring pages:

Visit Educator Helper's AUL or TpT storefront for more active learning resources!

Beth, Educator Helper