March National Days BUNDLE

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MARCH NATIONAL DAYS BUNDLE:

DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH RESOURCE in this March National Days Bundle are included below. This resource has over 200 pages and 93 activities!

March National Days Bundle Resource #1: National Grammar Day! March 4th

This is the perfect National Day for teachers…especially ELA/writing teachers! This National Grammar Day resource comes with differentiated activities that are engaging, fun, a review, and even introductions to lessons!

This Grammar Day resource includes: 12 activities and over 30+ pages!

National Grammar Day Explanation and Future dates page.

Pin the apostrophe on the “IT’S” game! – an engaging activity for all ages.

A teacher page with directions and all materials for the game are provided

Why is English so hard? Activity- There is a separate PowerPoint presentation that is included with this resource so that this activity can be done whole group. Important concepts are within this fun/silly activity. A hard copy of this activity is also included.

Choral reading activity to practice voice inflection and how to read certain sentences with specific punctuation.

Punctuation chart- this chart comes in color and black and white. It gives a picture example of different types of punctuation, the name, the definition, and the specific punctuation being used correctly in a sentence.

Punctuated Sentences- Differentiated at Level 1 and 2- The students will write sentences with the instructed type of punctuation. Printable AND digital versions.

Proper Punctuation- 1st-3rd grade level: Students will put the correct end punctuation on the sentences. Answer key provided. Come in both printable and digital versions.

More Grammar Practice…

Comma Practice Task Cards or pages: 3rd-5th grade level: Students will rewrite the sentences correctly adding commas where they belong.

Leave it Out Activity: Students are instructed to free write for a given amount of time…with only ONE rule. DO NOT USE ANY PUNCTUATION. Afterwards, a group or small group discussion can be had on the importance of using correct punctuation.

Common and Proper Nouns Sort- Printable and DIGITAL versions.

Bookworm’s Synonyms and Antonyms- Printable and DIGITAL versions. (Can be used with all grade levels.)

 

National Grammar Day, March 4th, punctuation, commas, synonyms, antonyms, common nouns, proper nouns, choral reading, apostrophe, end punctuation, sentences, grammar game, punctuation game

 

March National Days BUNDLE product #2: National Cereal Day-March 7th

Who doesn’t love cereal? Who doesn’t love having a celebration in honor of a “National Day”? Well, put those things together and you have this National Cereal Day Activities resource! It is full of engaging activities- Whole group, small group, and individual! 13 pages and 5 activities!

National Cereal Day History Timeline

Future National Cereal Day dates page.

History of Cereal- Reading passage and question page- Answer key provided (Good for grades 2-4)

Cereal Whole Group Activity

Cereal Brand Slogan Examples

Individual, partner, or small group teamwork activity- This activity involves the students coming up with their OWN cereal. Giving it a name, listing the ingredients, describing it (question stems included), giving it a slogan, and creating the cereal box.

Blank cereal box template- (Or students can bring in empty cereal boxes and those boxes can be designed with their new cereal idea.)

 

March National Holiday: St. Patrick’s Day-March 17th

Who doesn’t love St. Patrick’s? Who doesn’t love having a celebration in honor of a “National Day”? Well, put those things together and you have this National Holiday St. Patrick’s Day Activities resource!

This resource includes: 25+ pages and 11 differentiated activities:

CREATIVE WRITING:

Create your own leprechaun-

Give your leprechaun a name and list the character traits that he/she has.

Draw a picture of your leprechaun.

Write a short story about an adventure that your leprechaun goes on.

**Teachers can have students MAKE their leprechaun out of construction paper and add it to the story for a wonderful DISPLAY!

 

*Coloring page

*St. Patrick’s Day themed word search AND answer key provided

 

MATH:

Shamrock Place Value task cards- 2nd/3rd grade level

Clover Addition w/regrouping- 2nd-4th

Clever Clover 2×1 digit multiplication- 3rd/4th grade level

Clever Clover 2×2 digit multiplication- 4th grade level

Comparing and Ordering Fractions- 4th grade level

All above are provided in printable and digital versions WITH answer keys provided.

 

National Days, National Holidays, March National Days, St. Patrick’s Day, March 17th, creative writing, place value, multiplication, double digit multiplication, comparing and ordering fractions, coloring, creativity, printables, digital

 

Another March National Days Bundle Resource: National Poetry Day- March 21st

Is providing students with vivid imagery and teach them new concepts something you believe in? Who thinks that adding poetry, poetry terms, figurative language into lesson plans for children is critical? Do you think that incorporating different types of poems like: Acrostic, Concrete / Shape, Alliteration poems, Diamante, Cinquain, and Haiku would be beneficial for students in education today? Do you like to celebrate? Well, if you put all of that together, you have this National Poetry Day resource!

This resource includes: 45+ pages and 17 activities that involve ALL things poetry! This resource is GREAT for students of ALL ages!

National Poetry Future Dates

Themed Poetry Day coloring page

Elements of Poetry- Words and definitions reference page- B&W and Colored versions

Elements of Poetry Match Up- Students draw a line from the vocab word to its correct definition. ANSWER KEY provided.

Poetry: Figurative Language Terms and Definitions cards

Figurative Language Sentence Writing- Hard copy AND Digital

Poetry Tree Activity- 3 templates of leaves (lined and blank) included.

 

Acrostic Poem- Hard Copy AND Digital

explanation/example page

blank template page for final product

 

Concrete / Shape Poem- Hard Copy

explanation/example page

9 blank template pages for students to choose from

 

Alliteration Poem- Hard Copy AND Digital

example / explanation page

blank template page for final product- with space to illustrate poem as well

 

Diamante Poem- Hard Copy AND Digital

explanation/example page

planning guide

Poem template page

Final product with lines page

Final product blank page

 

Cinquain Poem- Hard Copy AND Digital

explanation/example page

planning guide

poem template page

final poem product blank page

Haiku Poem- Hard Copy AND Digital

explanation/example page

planning guide

poem template page

final poem product lined page

final poem product blank page

National Poetry Day, poems, Figurative language, elements of poetry, imagery, Haiku, Diamante, Cinquain, Acrostic, Concrete Poem, Shape poem, Poetry vocabulary, digital, Google APPS, printables.

 

 

National Crayon Day- March 31st

Who loves colors and colorful scenery? Who thinks incorporating different types of differentiated activities like: Art Activities, Figurative Language, Vocabulary, Fun Facts, and History is a must in the classroom? What about incorporating SEL picture books about RESPECT and KINDNESS is necessary for children in the classroom? Who likes to celebrate? Well, if you put all of that together, you have this National Crayon Day resource!

This resource includes: 48 pages and 21 differentiated activities that involve ALL things Crayons, COLORFUL, SEL traits of Respect and Kindness, and MORE to celebrate National Crayon Day!

The following activities are included:

About National Crayon Day: The History

Crayon Trivia / Fun Facts

Crayon Playdough Recipe

Creative Crayon Resist Art Activity

Magical Doodle Page

Alphabetical Order page- 2 different templates with lines for older students and younger students, printable and DIGITAL versions. Answer Key provided.

Colorful Figurative Language Activity- Similes and Metaphors-Printable and Digital versions

Colorful Figurative Language Picture

Word Scramble- with ANSWER KEY provided

National Crayon Day coloring page

Three blank templates with borders- to use as a coloring page.

 

SEL Picture Book Resource within this product:

Crayons on Strike by Jennifer Jones is a funny, rhyming, read aloud kid’s book about RESPECT and KINDNESS in general AND for school supplies.

 

The resources going with this SEL picture book include: (all are in hardcopy and DIGITAL versions)

Prediction page

Story Concepts- Main characters, problem, solution, setting, favorite part of book.

Text Connections- text-to-self, text-to-world, text-to-text

Character Traits

Ways to show respect page

Vocabulary Color Match- interactive Digital as well

Vocabulary Word Sentences

Find the following- Students are directed to find certain things within the text. For example, a turning point, a vivid verb, a time where respect or kindness was shown, their favorite picture, etc.

Writing prompt- Respect and Kindness

Writing prompt- RESPECT

 

digital, Google APPS, printables, national crayon day, colorful, art activities, kindness, respect, SEL, Social Emotional Learning, Character Education, SEL picture book, figurative language, story vocab, writing prompts, creative writing

 

The final March National Days BUNDLE Resource: SEL/SPRINGTIME: Meet March by April Martin

Theme: Meet March covers the SEL theme of teamwork while teaching about the special events of spring. Covering the topics of St. Patrick’s Day, nest building, basketball, pollen, melting snow, sprouting flowers, and plants coming out of dormancy. Author April Martin includes all the special events March features in this memorable story of The Calendar Kids.

 

Summary: Meet March! The Calendar Kids return again on an adventure to find springtime!

March is ready for winter to come to an end. He is tired of the browns and grays of winter. A late winter freeze comes and freezes all the plants, including March’s hair! The freeze is so cold, even his pet guinea pig, Goldie, goes into hiding. March loves color. He loves springtime. Will March and his friends spot the first signs of spring?

Besides springtime, this resource includes SEL concepts of TEAMWORK and other academic topics as well!

This resource includes : 45+pages and 26 activities

Printable AND DIGITAL versions of almost all the following.

Black and White and colored version of a blank printable March calendar template.

Summary page for teacher

A cover for work packet for the week if it is a center or an ongoing activity.

Predicting Page

Story Concepts page- Main characters, setting, problem, solution, favorite part

Venn Diagram- Comparing themselves to the main character.

Summarizing

Character Traits

Text Connections

Character Analysis- How the main character changes from the beginning of the story to the end.

More Vocabulary Practice:

Vocabulary Word Match Up- Students will draw a line from vocabulary word to its correct definition.

Vocab Color Match- Students will color the circle of the definition the same color as the vocabulary word it matches. – Printable and DIGITAL versions.

Vocab Word Sentences- Students will write each vocabulary word in a complete sentence.

Multiple Meaning Words worksheet

Find the Following- students are directed to find certain items within the text. Ex: a turning point, a vivid verb, a connection, a time where they felt sad, an example of teamwork, etc…

Question stem task cards- partners, small groups, or whole group

All about March question page

All about March trivia and answer key

Writing prompt: What would be the perfect pet for you? Why? Draw a picture. (Printable and digital versions…. different lined templates.)- Printable AND digital versions.

Writing Prompt: How did the characters in the story show teamwork?- Printable and DIGITAL version

Group or Partner Writing Activity: Missing Pet Roll-A-Story

Draw a springtime picture template

Describe your springtime picture with vivid descriptions and COLORFUL adjectives. (3 template versions…big lines for younger kids, lined, and DIGITAL

Signs of spring fill in- Answer Key provided.- Printable and DIGITAL version.

Meet March: Teamwork activity- Can be done brainstorming as a whole group activity or in small groups. – printable and DIGITAL version

(2) Coloring pages

SEL, Social Emotional Learning, Character Education, spring, springtime, March, spring activities, teamwork, teamwork activities, multiple meaning words, vocabulary, character traits, character analysis, summarizing, Venn Diagram, March trivia, creativity, creative writing, writing prompts, printables, worksheets, lessons, digital