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Preview of Mothers Day - Like a Flower - Printable Poem for Kids

Mothers Day - Like a Flower - Printable Poem for Kids

Mothers Day: Like a Flower is the perfect poem for your students to give to their mom's, along with a potted plant. These printable poems are great in a poetry notebook, as the poem of the day, in reading groups, or let the kids color to present their poems on a bulletin board display. * UPDATE: This now has two versions of the poem. One with the word Mom and one without. The updated version does NOT have the watering can clipart. Instead, the new version has flower clipart. You May Also B
Preview of The Music of The United States Armed Forces - A Guided Listening Unit

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
Preview of Spring Songs and Activities for the Music Room

Spring Songs and Activities for the Music Room

Created by
Aileen Miracle
Looking for fun musical activities for Spring? This product includes:*"Old Mr. Rabbit" (American folk song, appropriate for grades K-3; suggested activity included)*"The Bunny Game" (movement activity appropriate for K-1; one of my students' all-time favorites!)*"Bluebird" (American folk song, appropriate for grades K-2; game directions included)*"Rain Rain Go Away" (American folk song, appropriate for grades K-2; suggested activity and literature connection included)* "Come back home my littl
Preview of Traffic Signals, Signs, Safety Songs and Rhymes, Pedestrian Safety, Circle Time

Traffic Signals, Signs, Safety Songs and Rhymes, Pedestrian Safety, Circle Time

Created by
KindyKats
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
Preview of "Red, White and Blue" Patriotic Song for Digital Download

"Red, White and Blue" Patriotic Song for Digital Download

Created by
Debbie Clement
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
Preview of Patriotic Musical Program for Primary Grades

Patriotic Musical Program for Primary Grades

Created by
Deana Thelen
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
Preview of Spring Fingerplays & Poems - Spring Circle Time Songs - Shared Reading

Spring Fingerplays & Poems - Spring Circle Time Songs - Shared Reading

Created by
The Fun Factory
These spring poems, songs, and fingerplays can be used as Shared Reading lessons or for Small Group instruction and then placed into centers after students are familiar with them. Reading comprehension at its best for the little ones. Teach the life cycle of a butterfly through song! Poems and songs are all written by Susan Paul and sung to traditional tunes. These spring poems an fingerplays are perfect for your Preschool and Kindergarten students.Color and black and white versions are included
Preview of Community Helpers Circle Time Songs and Rhymes, Firefighter, Police Officer

Community Helpers Circle Time Songs and Rhymes, Firefighter, Police Officer

Created by
KindyKats
Introduce and reinforce your Community Helpers theme with these adorable circle time songs and rhymes that will keep your crew engaged and learning! From firefighters and chefs to police officers 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, morning meeting, assemblies, and library time. Informational tid-bits and teaching ideas are included in the direct
Preview of Spring April Elementary Music Lesson Bundle of Music Activities K-6

Spring April Elementary Music Lesson Bundle of Music Activities K-6

Created by
Sing Play Create
Spring into your April elementary Music Class Lessons with Songs, Games, Activities and Worksheets for the Kodaly and Orff music classroom.April music activities to read and play rhythms, play melody, Ostinato, learn music symbols and composing opportunities.Egg shakers are a fun activity to do with your Kindergarten music students during the month of April. Interactive music lessons with animated vocal explorations, Orff songs with sheet music and teaching pages, movement activity using shaker
Preview of American Symbols and Landmarks Circle Time Songs, Liberty Bell, American Flag

American Symbols and Landmarks Circle Time Songs, Liberty Bell, American Flag

Created by
KindyKats
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
Preview of Mothers Day Handprint Poem

Mothers Day Handprint Poem

**Disclosure: This poem, along with the link to the read aloud on YouTube, is included in the POEM OF THE DAY resource.If you need a cute Mother's Day handprint poem, this is it! This poem makes the perfect easy Mother's Day craft. If you are doing remote learning, you can share the file with the families. This way, they can print it off, and make their own Mother's Day keepsake together. These printable poems are great in a poetry notebook, as the poem of the day, in reading groups, or let
Preview of SOCIAL STUDIES Past, Present, and Future Circle Time Songs, Change Over Time

SOCIAL STUDIES Past, Present, and Future Circle Time Songs, Change Over Time

Created by
KindyKats
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
Preview of Five Little Flowers  Printable Flower Poem for Kids

Five Little Flowers Printable Flower 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.Five Little Flowers poem is perfect for your flowers and plant lessons, reviewing number words, sequencing, and retelling. THE POEM IS BLACK AND WHITE. The picture in the thumbnails is a sample of one the kids have colored. These printable poems are great in a poetry notebook, as the poem of the day, in reading groups, or let the kids color to present their poems on a bulletin
Preview of Firefighters and Fire Safety - For PreK and Kindergarten

Firefighters and Fire Safety - For PreK and Kindergarten

Created by
KinderKay
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.
Preview of Garden Adapted Song Book--"Plant a Garden, Plant a Garden"

Garden Adapted Song Book--"Plant a Garden, Plant a Garden"

These Garden Adapted Books now include both music and movement! "Plant a Garden" (Adapted Song Book) and "Moving Near The Garden" (Movement Book) teach spring themed vocabulary words through both music and movement. The Adapted Book, "Plant A Garden," is sung to the familiar tune, "Oh My Darling Clementine," and teaches spring vocabulary through song. Sample Verse: "Plant a garden. Plant a garden. Plant a garden, watch it grow. Put our gloves on. Grab our trowel. Get our shovel. Get our
Preview of April SMARTboard Calendar and Games!

April SMARTboard Calendar and Games!

This SMART board file includes:*April Calendar with moveable numbers for you to easily update each year.*How many days in school (base ten)*Number of the Day activities (1-10 & 11-30)*Months of the Year Page (includes links to 6 different videos)*Days of the Week Page (includes links to 6 different videos)*Math Menu Page (Links to 6 different math games)- Addition/Subtraction Sentences- Base Ten Blocks- Pattern Block Pictures- Fun Number Writing- Making 10- Dice addition*Literacy Menu Page (
Preview of Australian Animal Song with Didgeridoo

Australian Animal Song with Didgeridoo

Created by
Beat Boppers
True Blue Wonders - Australian Children's Song Introduce your children to the fascinating sounds of the didgeridoo as it imitates different Australian animal sounds. Jump like a kangaroo and fly like a kookaburra! Tap along with the rhythm on clapsticks while crocodile snaps his jaws and sing along with the different animal names in various Indigenous languages. True Blue Wonders is packed with fun and learning!This music resource is also available in a money-saving bundle. Click here to vi
Preview of Rain, Rain, Go Away - A Spring Folk Song with Instrumental Arrangement

Rain, Rain, Go Away - A Spring Folk Song with Instrumental Arrangement

Rain, Rain Go Away is a well-known spring folk song, perfect for April showers! With this simple melody, it is a great practice for singing and reading so and mi. You will receive the sheet music for the song, lyrics sheets, 4 rhythmic ostinatos, 2 borduns, 2 melodic ostinatos, and body percussion for a dynamic rain storm activity. It's the perfect way to have fun, sing, practice rhythms, and give your students the opportunity to play instruments - all in one spring music activity!This simple
Preview of The Star Spangled Banner - powerpoint

The Star Spangled Banner - powerpoint

Created by
David
Here is a powerpoint presentation that accompanies the song "The Star Spangled Banner". I use it in my class when I teach patriotic songs. There are 9 gorgeous slides with high quality pictures and lyrics. *There is NO music track included. Patriotic Powerpoint Presentations Pack 1 (collection of 4) U.S.A. - Interactive States & Capitals - SMARTBOARD FILE U.S.A. - Interactive States & Capitals Matching - SMARTBOARD FILE God Bless America - PowerPoint My Country 'Tis of Thee - Pow
Preview of A Little Seed | Spring Flower Poem for Kids

A Little Seed | Spring Flower 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.A Little Seed poem is perfect for your flowers and plant lessons. These printable poems are great in a poetry notebook, as the poem of the day, in reading groups, or let the kids color to present their poems on a bulletin board display. After I introduce the poem, my kids LOVE going to the Build a Poem: A Little Seed pocket chart center. YOU WILL GET:A Little Seed black and wh
Preview of Kindergarten Graduation Poem to perform or include in written program

Kindergarten Graduation Poem to perform or include in written program

Created by
Kimberly Bode
Kindergarten graduation is such an exciting time in a child's life. This poem is great to use as a performance with multiple children or whole classes. The alternate ending makes it kind of fun to use for first year kindergarten teachers and is unexpected when read aloud. It has 6 stanzas that can be divided up to be said/read separately, or chorally. Very loved poem by the parents at our graduations!!! And when the kids shout “ME!” at the end, the audience loves it!This also works as a poe
Preview of School Rules and Manners Circle Time Songs and Rhymes

School Rules and Manners Circle Time Songs and Rhymes

Created by
KindyKats
Introduce the classroom rules and manners with these cute songs (sung to familiar tunes) that your youngsters will love! A super tool for classroom management. Sing during circle time, shared reading, for buddy reading, and for fluency. Bind a copy of all the songs and rhymes and place them in your reading center for independent practice. Perfect for Poetry Binders, too! Use the posters to compliment your anchor charts, for writing prompts, and room décor. Content includes: 20 Songs and Rhymes
Preview of Texas Circle Time Songs Symbols, Flag, Cowboys, Boots, Longhorns

Texas Circle Time Songs Symbols, Flag, Cowboys, Boots, Longhorns

Created by
KindyKats
Teach your crew about Texas state symbols with these circle time songs sung to familiar tunes. They'll learn about the Texas flag, cowboys, cowboy boots, longhorns, the founding fathers, and the battle for independence. Singing improves memory and helps information stick! These cute songs are a great way to celebrate Texas Public Schools Week and learn about Texas symbols, too. These songs will have your young cowboys and cowgirls engaged and learning. And everyone will have a have a rootin’
Preview of Spring Songs Poems and Fingerplays for Preschool

Spring Songs Poems and Fingerplays for Preschool

Get your students up and moving with Spring Themed Music and Movement Cards. There are 15 colorful, SPRING themed song cards in this set to use during APRIL or your SPRINGTIME units. Your class will enjoy learning and choosing some of these favorite SPRINGTIME and EASTER tunes and fingerplays during circle time or music and movement time. This is a No Prep springtime music activity..... just download, print, and sing! Use the movements on the cards or create your own. Here's what's included:-15
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