New Year’s Activity, Color by Number, Reading Comprehension

Celebrate the start of a new year with this fun and educational Color-by-Number New Year’s Activity! Designed for grades 6-8, this resource is an engaging way to reinforce reading comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills while adding a festive flair to your classroom. Perfect for teachers looking for no-prep New Year’s activities, this resource combines learning and creativity into one seamless lesson.

Perfect for…

• Middle school teachers
• Engaging bell ringers or warm-up activities
• Sub plans that keep students learning
• Independent Work
• Centers or Stations

What’s Included?

1. Informational Article: “New Year’s: A Global Celebration of New Beginnings”
A lively and well-researched article that explores the history, traditions, and significance of New Year’s celebrations around the world. Topics include:

• • The origins of New Year’s Day
  • The iconic Times Square Ball Drop
  • Unique global traditions from Spain, Japan, Brazil, and more
  • The importance of reflection and goal-setting

2. 15 Multiple Choice Reading Comprehension Questions
These standards-aligned questions challenge students to think critically, identify themes, analyze vocabulary, and infer meaning from the text.

3. Color-by-Number New Year’s Template
Engage your students with a creative color-by-number activity featuring a celebratory New Year’s design! Each correct answer from the comprehension questions reveals the corresponding color for a section of the image.

4. Answer Key
A complete answer key is included for quick and easy grading.

5. Ancillary Activity
A supplemental reflection worksheet encourages students to set their own New Year’s goals, blending academic learning with personal growth.

Why Choose This Resource?

• No Prep Needed: Ready to print and use immediately.
• Standards-Aligned: Perfect for Common Core ELA objectives.
• Dual Engagement: Combines reading comprehension with a creative outlet.
• Highly Flexible: Ideal for New Year’s week, sub plans, or as a fun and educational warm-up activity.

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