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THE BIRTH OF JESUS: BIBLE LESSON AND CRAFT
The Birth of Jesus: Bible Lesson and CraftThis interactive Bible lesson teaches babies, toddlers and preschoolers the story of Jesus' birth!This lesson includes...Detailed Lesson Plan {Pg. 2-4}The lesson plan provides dialogue and when songs can be sung through the lesson.Baby Jesus Envelope Craft {Pg. 4-5}Use this printable to create a craft that can be used when retelling the story or as an ornament.Welcome Banner {Pg. 6-7}Post these signs to welcome your learners.Nativity Background and Chara
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PreK - K
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The Music of The United States Armed Forces - A Guided Listening Unit
Follow me on Facebook for the latest news, freebies, and more!>>>>> Music With Sara Bibee--------------------------------------------------------------------Click here for more guided listening units!--------------------------------------------------------------------Please note the preview file may appear blurry due to compression. The full download is of HD quality.Perfect for Veterans Day, or any other Patriotic Musical Unit. This is a guided listening unit focused on the offic
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PreK - 9th
The 12 Days of Christmas - PowerPoint with Real Pictures, Sounds, and Fun!
Many students don't really know what a partridge, milking maid, turtle dove, or swan look or sound like! So, in this PowerPoint I included REAL pictures of the animals/characters that we sing about as well as REAL sounds that those animals/people make! I've also included a set of slides with clip art images in case you'd like to teach the song that way.
I love teaching this fun carol to my kiddos every year around Christmas time because it stretches their vocal range, connects to content abou
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PreK - 6th
Also included in: Everything Christmas! Music Resource Bundle - Variety Pack
The Twelve Days of Christmas Posters, Readers, Coloring, Performance
This was a gigantic hit at my school for the past few years with all ages, Use these with students in class or with a large group at your Christmas party or assembly. Read and color with the younger students. Do a group interactive performance with the whole school or church or other group. After our group activity, I had so many comments that this was the best ever Christmas assembly thanks to this activity.*Newly added 12 days of Christmas project for older studentsSPECIAL TERMS OF USE FOR THI
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education
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"Red, White and Blue" Patriotic Song for Digital Download
The original children's song, "Red, White and Blue" was written by Debbie Clement in the immediate aftermath of 9-11. It is a simple song intended to instill a sense of patriotism and celebration of all things Americana. The song is especially appropriate for the observation of Patriot's Day, Constitution Day, Veteran's Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day and similar observations. It has been performed from coast-to-coast for all types of programs honoring America.
This unit is a 'zip' file that inclu
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PreK - 3rd
Christmas Song Book of Caroling Sheets
These Christmas Song Book of Caroling Sheets is great for sing a-longs, concerts, and classroom fun over the winter holiday!!21 SONGS INCLUDED1. Deck the Halls2. Jingle Bells3. Let it Snow4. Jolly Old Saint Nicholas 5. Jingle Bell Rock6. Merry Little Christmas7. Over the River and Through the Woods8. I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas9. It's Beginning to Look A lot Like Christmas10. Have a Holly, Jolly Christmas11. Here Comes Santa Clause12. Hark! the Harold13. Frosty the Snowman14. Feliz Navid
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PreK - 12th
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Also included in: Christmas Activities Bundle for Fine Motor Skills
Traffic Signals, Signs, Safety Songs and Rhymes, Pedestrian Safety, Circle Time
Is your class learning about Traffic Signals, Signs, and Traffic Safety? This resource includes developmentally appropriate content for traffic rules, pedestrian safety, as well as traffic signals and signs with fun songs (sung to familiar tunes) and original rhymes. Introduce a new traffic rule every day with a song or rhyme during circle time. Include the song in Poetry Journals, or make a Traffic Signs, Signals, and Safety Song Book to include in your class library. No matter how or when yo
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PreK - 1st
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The Dreidel Song: Song and Game Instructions
Just in time for the holidays: Teach your students about the most beloved Chanukah tradition with this fun song.Included in this .pdf: ✡ Full sheet music ✡ Lyrics pages ✡ Rhythmic/solfege notation ✡ 5 Chanukah rhythm patterns to play alone or as ostinati ✡ Dreidel facts ✡ Instructions to play the dreidel game ✡ Printable dreidel and geltLooking for a more challenging song about the dreidel? Try S'vivon, Sov!****************************************************************Thank you for view
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PreK - 6th
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Christmas Story in Spanish: Papá Noel, ¿quién tiene tu gorro?
Navidad / ChristmasThis book is perfect to introduce vocabulary related to Christmas in Spanish. It's short, fun and has a lot of repetition. Perfect for young learners! You elementary Spanish students will have fun while helping Papá Noel find his hat. High frequency words: quién, tiene, tengo, miThis story includes:Printable version of the story PowerPoint versionNarration of the story (Mp3 file)CraftVersion for students to take homeVideoYou might also like:Adorno de Navidad / Christmas Orname
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PreK - 3rd
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Christmas Literacy Songs, Poems, Fingerplays, Readers Theater, Writing {CCSS}
Christmas Songs, Poems, fingerplays & readers theater and craft ELA, literacy activities for your Preschool, kindergarten, first grade elementary "Santa" activities. Sing, Read, Move, Write activities for literacy circles, stations, shared reading time.Songs, Poems, Fingerplays and Chants and Reader’s Theater/Music Program are all about Santa, Reindeer, Gingerbread, traditional themes. Use the Writing activities, Finger puppets, song book to help students say; “I Can recite songs and poems w
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PreK - 3rd
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Favorite Carols BUNDLE TWO – 10 Song Teacher Kit Christmas Carol
Here are some of my favorite Carols to teach to kids! These “Favorite Carol” kits are intended to help you teach each song and reinforce historical content and vocabulary at the same time. The set could be printed out and posted on a bulletin board or used as reference cards as you teach the lesson. I know there are some folks on carts or who primarily use digital projectors so I’ve included a PowerPoint format of the set as well.
I love teaching carols to my students! There are so many
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PreK - 12th
Patriotic Musical Program for Primary Grades
There's nothing better than hearing little voices singing patriotic songs! This program is appropriate for all elementary grade levels. Some have even used it for a school wide program! The first graders at my school have been doing this inspiring musical program for over 15 years! Not only will students be singing patriotic songs, but a script has been provided that gives many students the opportunity to speak into the microphone. The program begins with kiddos reciting Presidential quotes
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PreK - 6th
Christmas Lights - Poem for Kids
**Disclosure: This poem, along with the link to the read aloud on YouTube, is included in the POEM OF THE DAY resource.Christmas Lights is a poem, or song, for kids of all ages. Sung to the tune of "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star", the kids will identify the familiar tune, which helps when recalling or reciting the poem. This printable can be used in a poetry notebook, as the poem of the week, for guided reading skills, as a song for Winter programs, or let the kids color to present their poems o
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: 5 Christmas Poems for Kids - Bundle
I'm a Little Reindeer - Christmas Poem for Kids
**Disclosure: This poem, along with the link to the read aloud on YouTube, is included in the POEM OF THE DAY resource.I'm a Little Reindeer is a catchy Christmas-time poem for kids of all ages. This printable can be used in a poetry notebook, as the poem of the week, for guided reading skills, as a song for Winter programs, or let the kids color to present their poems on a bulletin board display. Perfect for your Rudolph activities!After I introduce the poem, my kids LOVE going to the Build a
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: 5 Christmas Poems for Kids - Bundle
Christmas Classroom Chants | December Classroom Management
December is full of excitement! If getting your class quiet and ready to learn is stressing you out, you will love this fun classroom behavior management trick! These 3 original Christmas classroom chants match the tunes of favorite holiday carols!The colorful posters and kid friendly words are designed to promote a positive classroom environment. The chants are easy to remember so kids can participate and feel included their classroom community. They are a fun way to encourage children to do th
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PreK - 2nd
5 Little Reindeer - Christmas Poem for Kids
**Disclosure: This poem, along with the link to the read aloud on YouTube, is included in the POEM OF THE DAY resource.5 Little Reindeer is a printable Christmas poem for kids. This version has numerals (1st, 2nd, 3rd). If you'd rather have ordinal words (first, second, third, etc), CLICK HEREAfter I introduce the poem, my kids LOVE going to the Build a Poem: 5 Little Reindeer pocket chart center. You May Also Be Interested In:Build a Poem: I'm a Little SnowmanRead the Room: The MittenSnowman
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PreK - 1st
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Community Helpers Circle Time Songs and Rhymes, Firefighter, Police Officer
Introduce and reinforce your community helpers theme with these circle time songs (sung to familiar tunes) and rhymes that will keep your crew engaged and learning! From fire fighters and chefs to doctors and pilots, each song reinforces this favorite early childhood theme. (Many of these songs and rhymes can be used for other early childhood themes, too!) Great for circle time, music class, and library time. Informational tid-bits and teaching ideas are included in the directions. What's inclu
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PreK - 1st
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Also included in: Back To School Circle Time Songs and Rhymes
Five Little Reindeer Jumping on the Roof
The 5 Little Reindeer jumping on the roof is a fun interactive way to combine music, literacy, and drama! I have included several options for use. 2 Song lyrics with follow-along rhythm dots options. Use both to follow the dots with your instrument and play the song! 1st option is a 1-page countdown with numbers you can remove, 2nd option 5 pages of the song each page counts down the reindeer. A sequencing page. Put the reindeer in order of how they fell off the roof. 2 sets of Reindeer jump
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PreK - 2nd
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Must Be Santa Picture Cards
These picture cards are PERFECT for teaching the classic Christmas song "Must Be Santa" to your students!Included are picture cues for each verse - 2 sizes (four to a page and half page size)Header pieces for a pocket chart & Numeral cardsOne song sheet with the words
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PreK - 2nd
Christmas Winter Holiday Writing Craftivity
This "Gift to the World" writing craftivity gives children a chance to think about what kind of contributions they want to make to the world. It also provides a great opportunity for conversations about good character and friendship. With several options of writing templates, teachers are free to differentiate to meet the needs of all students. The writing component of this craftivity is best completed after a brainstorming session. Teachers can use the included positive character trait cards to
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PreK - 2nd
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American Symbols and Landmarks Circle Time Songs, Liberty Bell, American Flag
Are your young learners studying American symbols and landmarks? These circle time symbols and landmark songs (sung to familiar tunes) are perfect to keep your crew engaged and learning. From the Liberty Bell and the American Flag to Uncle Sam and the Statue of Liberty, singing these cute songs will help information stick! What's Included in American Symbols and Landmark Circle Time Songs? • 16 Songs in color and b/w• An American Symbols mini-booklet• A Patriotic Crown pattern• A Pocket Chart
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PreK - 1st
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Also included in: Black History Month, Famous Americans, and American Symbols Songs BUNDLE
Holiday Sing Along - Google Slides / Canva
Save yourself a huge amount of time with this Christmas and Hanukkah holiday sing along! This choice-board style document includes links to 17 song lyrics. Each has its own distinct and engaging styles to help make your sing along super fun, magical and memorable.(11/29 Update) Links to YouTube accompaniment tracks have been carefully selected from the best quality available and most singable keys for elementary students. They are not embedded with the Canva lyrics in order to provide the option
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PreK - 6th
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SOCIAL STUDIES Past, Present, and Future Circle Time Songs, Change Over Time
Reinforce how things change over time with these circle time songs (sung to familiar tunes) that focus on the past, present, and future. Enrich your early elementary social studies lessons with these songs that introduce timelines, how things change over time, changes in schools, cooking, and transportation, communication, and more! Pick and choose the songs you want to sing with your students, whether it's past vs. present or include future, too! This resource also includes no-prep printables t
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PreK - 1st
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Firefighters and Fire Safety - For PreK and Kindergarten
In this resource, you will find everything that you need to teach fire safety as well as fun Fire Safety activities that can be put into a literacy center for Word Work.FIREFIGHTERS AND FIRE SAFETY BOOK – 15 PAGESThe pages can be printed and bound into a book or projected upon an interactive whiteboard. FIREFIGHTER CRAFTIVITYStudents follow the step by step directions to create the firefighter. After creating the firefighter, students draw and label pictures that show what the firefighter sees.
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PreK - K
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