Seasons and holidays
Fall Leaf Portrait
Find a real fall leaf, look closely and draw its portrait: the veins, the edges and every color.
Thinking sheet · Seasons and holidays
Thank-You Medal
Award a medal to a teacher, coach or helper. What is it for, and what would you say at the ceremony?
- Grades
- K–5
- Time
- about 20 minutes
- Topic
- Seasons and holidays
- Kids practice
- gratitude, speaking, design
What kids do
“Someone deserves a medal! Design it and say why.”
- My medal design
- This medal goes to… for…
- My speech at the medal ceremony:
How to run it
- Great for Teacher Appreciation Week or the end of the year.
- The award can be funny: “Best Joke Teller.”
- Hold a medal ceremony.
Talk about it
- Who did you choose?
- What did they do that mattered?
- How do people feel when they’re thanked?
Take it further
Make medals for three people.
Pairs well with
Free for home and classroom use. Print as many copies as you need.
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Scarecrow Makeover
The crows aren’t scared of this scarecrow at all. Give it a makeover that works (or makes them laugh).
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