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Native American Heritage Totem Pole Crafts & Indigenous Writing Activities
(105 ratings)$3.99
Add to cart❤️Looking for fun and creative ways to celebrate Native American Heritage or Indigenous Peoples' Day in your classroom? Your students will love learning about totem poles and how they were used in Native American cultures, while making beautiful writing craft projects and worksheets!
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✏️Use the cultural guide and symbols guide to teach (social studies & history) about totem poles and how they were used in Native American cultures.
✏️Students can choose from 13 animals to create their personalized totem pole based on traits that they or their family members have. Works great as a social-emotional learning (SEL) activity!
✏️Crafts are differentiated! Students can color or decorate their craft, choose from a variety of writing prompts, and writing sheet options (dotted vs. single lines etc.)
✏️Dive deeper with reading comprehension, true or false, vocabulary, and sentence-fixing worksheets!
✏️Use the arts and craft writing projects to meaningfully decorate your bulletin board, classroom, or hallway, while displaying your students' creativity!
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⭐️Great for centers (literacy, writing, art), whole group lessons, independent work, partner work, indoor recess, sub tub, intervention programs, and more!
⭐️This resource is low prep and will save you time! Simply print and go!
⭐️Create a writing bulletin board, door, or hallway by displaying craftivities!
⭐️Check out the preview and video for more details!
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✅ Includes: (35 pages)
Teaching Materials: (5 pages)
☑ Totem pole information (2 pages)
☑ Animal symbols guide (3 pages)
Craft Project: (5 pages)
☑ Craft directions (1 page)
☑ Craft example (1 page)
☑ Craft pieces (3 pages)
Writing Projects: (13 pages)
☑ Animal name tracing - dotted lines (3 pages)
☑ Animal name / trait - blank dotted lines (1 page)
☑ Animal name / trait - blank solid lines (1 page)
☑ Sequencing (first, next, then, etc.) - blank dotted lines (2 pages)
☑ Sequencing (first, next, then, etc.) - blank solid lines (2 pages)
☑ "My Totem Pole" - dotted lines (1 page)
☑ "All About Totem Poles" - dotted lines (1 page)
☑ "My Totem Pole" - solid lines (1 page)
☑ "All About Totem Poles" - solid lines (1 page)
Worksheets: (12 pages)
☑ Reading comprehension (3 pages)
☑ True or False (3 pages)
☑ Vocabulary words (3 pages)
☑ Fix the sentences (3 pages)
✅ Bonus: (39 pages)
☑ What you need to know (1 page)
☑ Table of contents (3 pages)
☑ Black and white set (35 pages)
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✏️Writing prompt ideas:
☑ animal symbol names
☑ animal symbol traits
☑ all about totem poles in Native American cultures
☑ all about the students' personalized totem pole
✅ Animal symbols included: (13 animals)
☑ badger
☑ bear
☑ beaver
☑ deer
☑ fox
☑ frog
☑ moose
☑ otter
☑ owl
☑ rabbit
☑ squirrel
☑ thunderbird
☑ wolf
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Thanks for stopping by and taking a look. Wishing you a wonderful school year!
❤️Kimberly
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“Thank you for this resource! My students are going to have a blast making these.”
“this is the perfect resource i would recommend to anyone”
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I used this to introduce Indigenous Peoples' Day to my first graders.
Reply from Kimberly's Classroom
Hi Jennifer! Thank you for choosing to use this activity to introduce Indigenous Peoples' Day to your firsties! I really appreciate you taking the time to leave kind feedback and hope you have a wonderful rest of your summer! :)
Jennifer P.
Grades taught: PreK, K, 1st, 2nd
I purchased this to use for my students as part of our social studies monthly theme. I absolutely loved it and more importantly so did my students!
Reply from Kimberly's Classroom
Hi there! You are so incredibly kind! It means the world to me that this activity was helpful in your classroom and that your students enjoyed it. I really appreciate the feedback and hope you have a wonderful rest of the school year! :)
The T.
Grades taught: 4th, PreK, K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th
This was such a fun and easy prep craft! I love that it also came with a writing activity. This resource aligns well with our CKLA curriculum.
Reply from Kimberly's Classroom
Hi Ashley! Thank you so much for the kind and thoughtful feedback! It means a lot to me that this resource worked well in your classroom. I really appreciate you choosing to use it with your students. Wishing you a great rest of the school year! :)
Ashley D.
Grades taught: PreK, K, 1st, 2nd
My students were so engaged. They were so happy to show their work to their parents.
Reply from Kimberly's Classroom
Hi Anaheli! Thank you so much for the kind words and for choosing to use this project with your littles! It means a lot to me that they enjoyed it and were excited to show their caretakers. I hope you and your students all have a wonderful holiday season! :)
Anaheli S.
Grades taught: PreK, K, 1st, 2nd
My kids loved creating their own totem poles and then I loved how they had to write to explain its significance!
Reply from Kimberly's Classroom
Hi Erin! It makes me so happy to know that youre 2nd graders enjoyed this activity and that it was helpful in your classroom! I really appreciate you taking time to share positive feedback and hope you are having a great start to the new year! :)
Erin I.
Grades taught: 2nd
I use this activity yearly! The kids really enjoyed it!
Reply from Kimberly's Classroom
Hi there! Thank you for the kind feedback and for choosing to use this activity yearly with your students! That means a lot to me. I'm so glad your kiddos enjoy it and hope you are having a great start to the new school year! :)
Mrs L.
Grades taught: 1st, 2nd, 3rd
I love this resources, it was very helpful! Must buy
Reply from Kimberly's Classroom
Hi Maria! Thank you for choosing to use this resource with your students! It means the world to me that it was helpful in your classroom. I hope you and your students have a wonderful start to the new school year! :)
Maria D.
Grades taught: PreK, K, 1st, 2nd
I used this with my students and it was a great activity.
Reply from Kimberly's Classroom
Thank you so much for choosing to use this activity with your 2nd graders! I really appreciate you taking time to share your experience and hope you're having a lovely summer so far! :)
The T.
Grades taught: 2nd
This was perfect for celebrating Native American Heritage Month.
Reply from Kimberly's Classroom
Hi Tressa! Thank you so much for the kind feedback! It means a lot to me that this resource was helpful in your classroom. I hope you are having a wonderful summer so far! :)
Tressa H.
Grades taught: 2nd
Great companion piece for our American West unit.
Reply from Kimberly's Classroom
Hi Michelle! I'm so glad you found this resource to be a helpful addition to your American West unit. I really appreciate the kind feedback and hope you are having a wonderful summer! :)
Michelle H.
Grades taught: 2nd
This was such an adaptable resource to use in my tk-2nd grade primary but class. My students loved the activities
Reply from Kimberly's Classroom
Hi Caitlin! Thank you for choosing to use this resource with your students! It means a lot to me that they enjoyed it and I appreciate the kind words. I hope you are having a wonderful summer! :)
Caitlin P.
Grades taught: K, 1st, 2nd, PreK
Great activity for learning about different cultures and completing around Thanksgiving. Students get to do a little research and create their own craft.
Reply from Kimberly's Classroom
Hi Courtney! Thank you for taking time out of your busy day to share your experience with this resource. I'm so glad that it was helpful for your 2nd graders and hope you all have a wonderful summer! :)
Courtney L.
Grades taught: 2nd
My students LOVED this activity! It is very cute and fun. Creating their own totem really connected them to the ideas of Native Americans. The book was great at explaining why totems were important to the Natives and what each totem represented. Highly recommend
Reply from Kimberly's Classroom
Hi Danielle! It means a lot to me that your 2nd graders enjoyed these activities and that they were helpful in connecting your students to Native American cultures. Thank you for choosing to use this resource with them and for the kind feedback! I hope you have a wonderful rest of the school year! :)
Danielle D.
Grades taught: 2nd
All my students loved this we will forsue be doing it again.
Reply from Kimberly's Classroom
Hi Sheila! I'm so glad your students enjoyed this activity! Thank you for taking time out of your busy day to share your positive experience. It means a lot! I hope you and your students have a great rest of the school year! :)
Sheila A.
Grades taught: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
My students loved completing this activity! It was a great addition to what we were studying in social studies.
Reply from Kimberly's Classroom
Hi Krista! You are so kind! Thank you for choosing to use this activity with your second graders. It means a lot to me that they enjoyed it and that it was helpful in your classroom! I hope you all have a great rest of the school year! :)
Krista L.
Grades taught: 2nd
My students used these as a follow up to a Native American Virtual Field Trip. They loved learning about different traits and creating totem poles unique to them. They made for an awesome bulletin board in our hallway!
Reply from Kimberly's Classroom
Hi there! I'm so happy to hear that this activity was a helpful addition to your classroom! I'm thrilled that your 2nd graders enjoyed it and really appreciate you taking the time to share your positive experience. It means a lot to me! I hope you and your students have a wonderful holiday season! :)
ShanTeachesElementary
Grades taught: 2nd
My students enjoyed this activity! Wonderfully designed and excellent addition to our classroom. Thank you!
Reply from Kimberly's Classroom
Hi Christine! Thank you for the extremely kind words and for sharing that your students enjoyed the activity. It means the world to me and I hope you and your 2nd graders have an amazing rest of the school year! :)
Christine G.
Grades taught: 2nd
Loved using this at the end of my unit. Students had a great time creating the visual to go along with their writing piece.
Reply from Kimberly's Classroom
Hi Autumn! Thanks again for another purchase and kind review! I really appreciate all you do for your students and am glad that my resources can help support them in any small way. I hope you have a great rest of your weekend! :)
Autumn W.
Grades taught: 2nd
I was looking for a fun and educational craft for my 2nd graders during Native American month. I love this and will use it next year too! The kiddos get to be creative and unique in their totem making. Thanks!
Reply from Kimberly's Classroom
Hi Jill! You are the sweetest! Thank you so much for taking time out of your busy day to leave such a kind and thoughtful review. It means the world to me that you and your 2nd graders enjoyed this resource. I hope you are all having a great start to the new year! :)
Jill M.
Grades taught: 2nd
My students loved using this resource. We used it as a part of our Native American unit in an arts integrated lesson. The art teacher and I worked together on this resource. Students presented at a family night event.
Reply from Kimberly's Classroom
Hi Dianna! Thank you for the kind review and for sharing your experience! I love that you collaborated with an art teacher on this project. It really means the world to me that your 2nd graders presented this project to their families. I hope they enjoyed it and that you all are having a great start to the new year! :)
Dianne M.
Grades taught: 2nd
We used this the last week of November as part of our Native American Heritage Month unit. My 2nd grade advanced ESL students loved this resource. It helped them be creative and individualized with their selections, while still giving them an opportunity to justify their reasoning.
Reply from Kimberly's Classroom
Hi Sarah! Thank you for the kind words and thoughtful review. It really means a lot to me that your advanced ESL students enjoyed this resource. I'm so glad it was helpful for them. I appreciate all you do for your 2nd graders and I hope you all have a wonderful rest of the school year! :)
Sarah A.
Grades taught: 2nd
Great resource for our class to use as research, creative expression, and writing. Thank you!
Reply from Kimberly's Classroom
Hi Areta May! Thank you for your kind review and for supporting my little shop! It means the world to me. I'm thrilled that this resource was helpful for your students and hope you're having a great school year so far! :)
Areta M.
Grades taught: 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Great resource!! My students enjoyed this! Thank you!
Reply from Kimberly's Classroom
Hi Tiffany! Thank you for taking time to leave a kind review of this resource! I'm so happy that your 2nd graders enjoyed it and I hope you are all having a wonderful school year so far! :)
Tiffany S.
Grades taught: 2nd
I am a 2nd grade teacher. I used this resource in with my general education students in my 2nd grade classroom.
Reply from Kimberly's Classroom
Hi Heather! Thank you for taking time out of your day to leave feedback on this Native American heritage craft! I appreciate your support of my little shop and hope that you and your students have a wonderful summer (or winter)! :)
Heather R.
Grades taught: 2nd
My students loved making their totem poles and writing about them. They are out in the hall for Native American Day.
Reply from Kimberly's Classroom
Hi Bari! Thank you for the kind review and for sharing! I love hearing that your 2nd graders enjoyed these activities and that they are displayed for Native American Day! I am wishing you all an amazing school year! :)
Bari S.
Grades taught: 2nd
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