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Preview of Project Based Learning: Geometrocity! A Math PBL

Project Based Learning: Geometrocity! A Math PBL

Project Based Learning: GEOMETROCITY! Build a City Made of Math with Geometry.Imagine, Design, and Build a City with this 2D and 3D Adventure!-Project Based Learning-Real World Application-Geometry, Maps, & More -Extension Activities -Differentiated Levels***THIS RESOURCE IS NOW DIGITAL!***There is a link to a Google Slides Version. Details below. *This resource can be used for distance learning and e-learning.*Geometrocity is a project based learning activity where students will take their
Preview of Growth Mindset ESCAPE ROOM Activity - Reading Comprehension - Back to School

Growth Mindset ESCAPE ROOM Activity - Reading Comprehension - Back to School

Created by
Think Tank
The Growth Mindset Escape Room will take students on a secret mission around the classroom, reading comprehension passages, and answering questions! This escape room has students decode interesting facts about Albert Einstein, Thomas Edison, George Lucas, and Walt Disney.Perfect Back to School or first day activity to promote a positive mindset, talk about failures, determination and success, and start the year off on a good note.The Growth Mindset Escape Room is a great reading comprehension ac
Preview of Math Logic Puzzles | Early Finishers Activities Enrichment Digital Resources

Math Logic Puzzles | Early Finishers Activities Enrichment Digital Resources

Created by
Kristine Nannini
In the hustle and bustle of a new school year, enrichment activities are just one more thing on your plate. These Back to School Math Logic Puzzles are ready-to-go brain teasers just perfect for use as early finisher activities, enrichment activities, or morning work. Designed to give students the opportunity to solve real-world, first-week teacher problems, these logic games push students to practice both their reasoning and key math skills. Students will be so engaged as they solve missing bus
Preview of HUGE Seller's Toolkit Bundle - Digital Papers, Borders, Frames, and Fonts!

HUGE Seller's Toolkit Bundle - Digital Papers, Borders, Frames, and Fonts!

Created by
Lovin Lit
HUGE Seller's Toolkit Bundle - Digital Papers, Borders, Frames, and Fonts! Wow! Save over 50% by purchasing these items bundled. This HUGE Seller's Toolkit Bundle includes 96 digital background papers, 91 frames & borders, and 6 fonts. When purchasing this toolkit, all products may be used commercially WITHOUT providing credit! Also check out my Huge Seller's Toolkit Bundle #2 This is a bundle of the following items: Black and White Doodle Cover Frames for Commercial Use Black and White
Preview of End of the Year Activities Logic Puzzles | Last Day Early Finishers Enrichment

End of the Year Activities Logic Puzzles | Last Day Early Finishers Enrichment

Created by
Kristine Nannini
End of year and summer break is approaching—sometimes students are a little more distracted, and sometimes you find a few spare minutes between end of the year festivities. Grab students’ attention with End of the Year Math Logic Puzzles - ready-to-go brain teasers that are just perfect for use as early finisher activities, enrichment activities, or morning work. Designed to give students the opportunity to solve real-life problems that might pop up at the end of the year, these logic games push
Preview of 15 Working Memory Brain Games: Improve executive function in 5 minutes a day!

15 Working Memory Brain Games: Improve executive function in 5 minutes a day!

Created by
Angela Watson
WORKING MEMORY BEST SELLER--UPDATED FOR 2024! These 15 research-based brain games are designed to improve kids' working memory in five minutes of partner game play daily for just 9 weeks! If you've ever complained that students lack the following skills, an executive function of the brain called working memory might be the issue!-staying focused and on-task-following complex and multi-step directions-copying information and taking notes-keeping their place in a text-retelling stories-explaining
Preview of "Be Kind" 3D Collaborative Poster | Fun End of the Year Kindness Craft Activity!

"Be Kind" 3D Collaborative Poster | Fun End of the Year Kindness Craft Activity!

Created by
Art with Jenny K
Promote kindness among your students and let them work together to create this one-of-a-kind 3D collaboration poster! Great activity for Kindness Day, Valentine's Day, Harmony Day, or every day!!Art with Jenny K.'s Be Kind 3D Collaboration Poster is easy for teachers and fun for kids and makes the perfect kindness activity for your class! This project is a "3-way" agamograph (3 images spliced together) and a collaboration poster mixed into one. An agama what?? An agamograph is a picture that mor
Preview of Getting To Know You Activities Collaborative Puzzle - All About Me Activities

Getting To Know You Activities Collaborative Puzzle - All About Me Activities

Start off the Back to School season in style with this dynamic, engaging and collaborative activity - great for first day of school activities. Get to know your students with this great “All About Me” activity! Students create a collaborative jigsaw puzzle that serves as a visual introduction of each child while also reinforcing the ideas of teamwork and classroom unity. Display the amazing puzzles on a back to school bulletin board to wow your school community.In this pack you will receive:A cl
Preview of 36 Main Idea & Details ELA Reading Skills Practice Worksheets

36 Main Idea & Details ELA Reading Skills Practice Worksheets

Give your students the skills they need to find/tackle any main idea or supporting detail question with these 36 ELA reading drills! Each worksheet includes tips that reinforce effective reading strategies, and can be used to drive home the fundamentals or prep for test day! Bundle this item & save: Core ELA Value Bundle | READING! Grade 3 | READING! Grade 4 & 5THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES: 36 ELA comprehension drills (24 informational texts / 12 fiction passages) 135+ simulat
Preview of Area and Perimeter Project Based Learning Math Activity

Area and Perimeter Project Based Learning Math Activity

Created by
The Owl Teacher
Step into the world of engaging and hands-on math exploration with this resource. This project-based learning activity takes students on a thrilling journey as they design their own dream house, while simultaneously mastering the concepts of area and perimeter.Through the use of a house layout grid, students will estimate area by strategically placing furniture and counting squares and partial squares. This real-world, open-ended task prompts critical thinking as they tackle questions related to
Preview of Earth Day Agamographs | Makes a Great Summer Craft Activity!

Earth Day Agamographs | Makes a Great Summer Craft Activity!

Created by
Art with Jenny K
What's an Agamograph? A picture that changes from one to another when you look at it from a different angle. It's hard to say but easy to do! They are super fun, unique activities to easily integrate art into your classroom this Earth Day. They are engaging for students, easy for teachers, and have a high 'Wow!' factor. So, this year, try it out and add a new "twist" to your Earth Day activities!This resource was created for Earth Day, but Earth Day is really every day...so this is a useful reso
Preview of Math Logic Puzzles: 5th grade Enrichment - [Digital & Printable PDF]

Math Logic Puzzles: 5th grade Enrichment - [Digital & Printable PDF]

Created by
Christy Howe
Math Logic Puzzles for 5th grade includes 15 higher-order thinking puzzles designed to challenge and engage your high flyers and fast finishers. Your students will utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills to build a solid understanding of essential 5th-grade math concepts. These puzzles are available as a printable PDF and a paperless version made with Google Slides™ for virtual learning.Every activity is directly aligned with the Common Core State Standards for Math.Math Concepts a
Preview of Radial Symmetry Paper Relief Project - Art and Math (Fractions and Symmetry)

Radial Symmetry Paper Relief Project - Art and Math (Fractions and Symmetry)

Ready to blow away everyone in your school community with a gorgeous math-integrated art lesson?Included in this package is a teacher's project sheet, a paper folding guide sheet, a fully animated PowerPoint, AND an instructional video!The PowerPoint contains all the pertinent information you need for this project.. so be sure to review it BEFORE teaching (you’ll want to go through it in presentation mode yourself).The PowerPoint begins by defining symmetry as a type of formal balance, then clar
Preview of Math Logic Puzzles: 4th grade ENRICHMENT - [Digital & Printable PDF]

Math Logic Puzzles: 4th grade ENRICHMENT - [Digital & Printable PDF]

Created by
Christy Howe
Math Logic Puzzles for 4th grade includes 14 higher order thinking puzzles designed to challenge and engage your high flyers and fast finishers. Your students will utilize critical thinking and problem solving skills while building a solid understanding of essential math concepts and skills. These puzzles are available as a printable PDF and a paperless version made with Google Slides™ for virtual learning.Every activity is directly aligned with the Common Core State Standards for Math.Math Con
Preview of Shark Tank Interactive Invention & Innovation Project! (DIGITAL and PRINT)

Shark Tank Interactive Invention & Innovation Project! (DIGITAL and PRINT)

Created by
Miss Papeck
**UPDATED With New Link! (4-1-22)**Now includes DIGITAL student worksheets for remote learning. You will need to have a Google account in order to access and edit the Google Slides.**UPDATED (3-23-19)** Now includes:-Student Checklist -Updated Shark Tank Successes-Pictures of completed student products/presentations!-Speech guidelines-Optional Extension Feedback Activity (with pictures!) -Shark Tank Judges Questions Sheet -Questions/Worksheet for students to fill out during their peers' presenta
Preview of End of the Year Escape Room for 3rd Grade Bundle: Reading & Math Activity

End of the Year Escape Room for 3rd Grade Bundle: Reading & Math Activity

Love classroom escape rooms or break outs? Are you looking for a more engaging ways to practice the ELA and math standards during test prep time? Escape rooms are the most fun way to review the standards while encouraging team work, critical thinking, and problem solving! This bundle includes two 90 minute escape challenges that will help your students practice the 3rd grade math and reading standards that will be on the state test.**This is the print version of the game. If you prefer the digit
Preview of One Pager Templates - 40 Print and Digital One Pager Templates

One Pager Templates - 40 Print and Digital One Pager Templates

One-Pagers are the perfect way to combine higher-level thinking and creativity into your classroom, and with these 40 different templates, you will never hear "I don't know where to start!" again. Your students can show their mastery and understanding of ANY subject in new and innovative ways.You can use these Print and Digital One Pager templates with ANY subject you are teaching. Perfect for literature, math, science, social studies, vocabulary, grammar, and more!This resource includes:20 no-
Preview of Math Logic Puzzles: 3rd grade Enrichment - [Digital and Printable PDF]

Math Logic Puzzles: 3rd grade Enrichment - [Digital and Printable PDF]

Created by
Christy Howe
Math Logic Puzzles for 3rd grade includes 15 higher-order thinking puzzles designed to challenge and engage your high flyers and fast finishers. Your students will utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills while building a solid understanding of essential math concepts and skills. These puzzles are available as a printable PDF and a paperless version made with Google Slides™ for virtual learning.Every activity is directly aligned with the Common Core State Standards for Math.--------
Preview of Habitat Pop-Up Craft 2nd Grade Science Activities - 7 Diorama Animal Habitats

Habitat Pop-Up Craft 2nd Grade Science Activities - 7 Diorama Animal Habitats

Created by
Wendy Wished
Learning about biomes and animal diversity for the Second Grade Next Generation Science Standards™? Let your students design one or all 7 animal habitat diorama projects. They will love getting to illustrate/draw their very own habitat scenes for: arctic, forest, savanna, ocean, desert, pond, and rainforest. Click on the green "VIEW PREVIEW" button above to see what is included in this resource.Your prep for the pop ups is so easy. Just copy the blank pop-up pattern onto tag or cardboard. Pr
Preview of Project Based Learning: Zoo Design, Area & Perimeter (PBL) Now For Google Slides

Project Based Learning: Zoo Design, Area & Perimeter (PBL) Now For Google Slides

Project Based Learning: Zoo Design with Area and Perimeter, Map Skills, and More! This also includes differentiated activities, math skills, problem solving, aligned with Common Core, and extension activities.This project is based around the idea of students creating a zoo using their knowledge of area and perimeter, along with many other math (and academic) skills to create a unique learning opportunity that apply to real-life situations.***THIS RESOURCE IS NOW DIGITAL for DISTANCE LEARNING***
Preview of Visual Supply Cards - Things You Will Need | Direction Display Signs

Visual Supply Cards - Things You Will Need | Direction Display Signs

Are you tired of repeating what students will need for what seems like the millionth time? These Visual Reminder Cards will solve that! This is the ultimate tool to help your students stay on task and remember what supplies they need.Say goodbye to frustration and confusion! These cards are here to streamline your classroom routines. Whether it's markers, notebooks, or any other materials, these cards provide a visual cue that eliminates the need for constant reminders.Want to make them last for
Preview of Hispanic Heritage Month Activities: Pablo Picasso Art Project, Roll a Dice Game

Hispanic Heritage Month Activities: Pablo Picasso Art Project, Roll a Dice Game

Ready to liven up your elementary art curriculum with a fun Hispanic Heritage Month activity? This Pablo Picasso art project will boost confidence and creativity. Kids will be amazed by his abstract Cubist portraits. Moreover, they’ll connect with his personal story about discovering Cubism. And, it’ll help time-starved teachers like you create lesson plans based on modern abstract portrait artists like Pablo Picasso. During this lesson on Picasso your class will learn about Cubism, an art style
Preview of Roll A Monster Drawing Game • Halloween Art Activity • Elementary Art Sub Lesson

Roll A Monster Drawing Game • Halloween Art Activity • Elementary Art Sub Lesson

Drawing monsters is fun and easy with the Monster Roll & Draw! Just roll the dice to choose your monster body, eyes, mouth, and texture! Whether you're a beginner or a pro, this creative kit makes it easy to teach students to draw a monster. So get your pencils ready and get creative with the Monster Roll and Draw!Classroom teachers!! Roll & Draw pages are a student favorite for your centers, math games, early finishers, or even morning work. Drawing pages allow your students to practice
Preview of Hispanic Heritage Month Activity | Famous Faces® Collaborative Poster w/ Latinx

Hispanic Heritage Month Activity | Famous Faces® Collaborative Poster w/ Latinx

Created by
Art with Jenny K
Hispanic Heritage Month Famous Faces® Collaboration Poster with quotes in English and Spanish. My art project is an excellent anticipatory activity meant as a supplement/complement to your Hispanic Heritage Month / Latinx Heritage Month units. Also works well for Cesar Chavez day!This fun, collaborative activity features portraits of:Selena QuintanillaCésar ChávezJuan HerreraRoberto ClementeSonia SotomayorDiego RiveraFrida KahloEllen Ochoa All poster pages are included in English and Spanish.Inc
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Benefits of arts education

Arts education encompasses various disciplines, including creative writing, dance, music, theater, and visual arts. Through arts education, students learn valuable life skills, including creativity, cooperation, discipline, and critical analysis. Additionally, it provides students with positive means of self-expression and empowers them to find their voice.

Arts education offers a wide range of benefits for students, contributing to their overall development and enriching their learning experience. It can have a positive impact on students by helping them:

  • Enhance engagement at school and reduce stress
  • Develop vital social-emotional and interpersonal skills
  • Enrich their overall experiences and perspectives
  • Learn to handle constructive criticism gracefully
  • Improve their ability to focus and concentrate

By teaching the arts, teachers can also instill a lifelong appreciation and enjoyment of various art forms, encouraging students to continue exploring and participating in creative activities throughout their lives.

Teaching with arts resources

On TPT, arts resources come in various formats, from directed drawing activities and art history projects to dramatic plays and music worksheets. They can be used to enhance learning, assess a student’s mastery of arts-related concepts, or to reteach a tricky topic. With plenty of TPT resources at your fingertips, teaching the arts will be so much easier.

Discover printable and digital arts resources

Ignite creativity in your student or child by exploring our diverse collection of printable and digital art worksheets! TPT has an extensive array of instructional materials for every learning need, topic, or grade level.

Arts resources on TPT are designed to challenge and inspire children of all ages and help them discover and explore their talents in drawing, music, creative writing, and other fine arts. These grade-specific resources ensure that all students can access age-appropriate materials that stimulate their minds and unleash their artistic potential.

For our young learners, there are delightful tracing and coloring exercises, as well as drama plays and simple songs to learn. Meanwhile, older students can delve into the world of sheet music, instrument fundamentals, and even explore the fascinating realm of art history. With such a wide variety of subjects and topics covered, resources on TPT offer endless opportunities for students to explore the fine arts.

Frequently asked questions about teaching the arts

What types of arts resources are available on TPT?

There are many different types of arts resources sold by Sellers on TPT. Some popular topics include art history, music, dance, drama, creative writing, and visual arts.

How do I find arts lessons on TPT?

Educators can save time preparing fine arts lessons with resources created by experienced teachers. Simply start a search for an arts-related resource on the TPT marketplace, and filter by grade level, price, and/or resource type to find materials that've been proven to work in classrooms like yours. No matter what you’re teaching, there are plenty of arts lessons and activities sold by Sellers on TPT that are tailored to meet your students' skill levels and interests.