Sunday, November 17, 2019

Gobble Up FREE Thanksgiving "Thank You Cards" in English and Spanish

Happy Thanksgiving!

Celebrate Thanksgiving with free activities--thanks, educators, for all you do!

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Encourage compassion and kindness by giving thanks this holiday season!
Beth, Educator Helper

Sunday, November 10, 2019

Thank a Veteran! FREE Veteran's Day Thank You Cards


Veterans and current service members, thank you! In honor of Veteran's Day, print the below cards and encourage students to thank veterans:










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Thanks, veterans!
Beth, Educator Helper

Sunday, November 3, 2019

A Veteran's Day Classroom Parade

How many of your students have attended or participated in a Veteran's Day parade? What can they relay about their experiences? Did it change their views of veterans and patriotism? Why do we celebrate Veteran's Day?

Create your own Veteran's Day parade in your classroom with:


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Get Fit Action Stories encourage movement and physical activities while reinforcing reading skills. A Veteran's Day Celebration helps students understand the importance of veteran's and the meaning behind the holiday. 







Help students celebrate Veteran's Day by creating their own classroom parade! Visit for more FREE Veteran's Day activities through the holiday. 

Happy Veteran's Day!
Beth, Educator Helper

Sunday, October 13, 2019

Halloween Writing Mood and Tone Freebies

Set the mood and tone for Halloween! Students often confuse mood and tone, so begin with an overview then continue by dimming classroom lights, playing Halloween tunes, and writing creative stories:

Engage students in mood and tone activities and discussions:

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Play music for your emerging, youngest writers:



Play music for upper level students:





Try setting the mood and creating tone with these word bank handouts:







Another great way to start the class period is with some journal writing. Try these for Halloween writing stimulation:

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Go all out when teaching mood, tone, and Halloween writing. Just be sure to leave time for readarounds or to give students an outlet to share their creative, fun Halloween writings!

Happy Halloween!
Beth, Educator Helper

Sunday, October 6, 2019

Sale and October Halloween Freebies

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Ghosts and goblins galore for October fun and Halloween! Looking for unique holiday goodies? Then look no further--scroll to find exactly what you need for October and Halloween:


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Come back and visit Educator Helper Blogspot all this month for more FREE October goodies!