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Arts & music Common Core SL.4.1 resources
All About Me STEAM Activity
Build community in your classroom today! This All About Me STEM activity is the perfect ice breaker for ANY classroom. I've included many options so you can use this All About Me Activity across grade levels with different abilities. This resource includes: Teacher lesson plan with picturesA STEAM page for studentsAll About Me Slides (for completing the challenge as a whole group)All About Me Task Cards (for completing the challenge in small groups)All About Me Sheet (for completing in partners
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2nd - 4th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
Also included in: STEAM Activities and Challenges Bundle
Black History Art Lesson Alma Thomas Grade K-5 Painting Lesson Common Core
Alma Thomas was a renowned African American artist known for her vibrant and abstract paintings. Her work is a great subject for an art history lesson and art project that can be used to teach your students about her unique style and the role of African American artists in art history.Here are some ways you can incorporate Alma Thomas into your curriculum:Introduce Alma Thomas: Start by introducing your students to Alma Thomas and her work. You can show them examples of her paintings, share info
Grades:
K - 5th
Christmas Reader's Theater | December Reading Comprehension Activity
Reader's Theaters are fun, engaging, and high interest. The perfect way to reinforce so many important reading skills. If you are looking for something to do during the days leading up to Christmas break, Santa's Missing Christmas List is an original 9 part reader's theater students will love to read. Along with fluency, students will work on being a part of a group, following along, and comprehension. Read as a whole class or in groups. Comes with discussion questions and answer key. Students
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4th - 5th
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Also included in: Readers Theater Holiday Bundle | Seasonal Reading Activities
Hansel and Gretel DRAMA UNIT (5 x 60 min lessons) NO PREP!
Primary School students explore the story of Hansel and Gretel through guided drama activities. NO PREP REQUIRED! This curriculum aligned primary drama unit has 5 x 60 minute detailed lesson plans with extension and differentiation activities. A perfect and engaging way to explore a well loved story. INCLUDES:- 5 x 60 Minute Detailed Lesson Plans based on Hansel and Gretel- Scene Starter Cards- Additional and Extension ActivitiesKEY VOCABULARY: Movement. Freeze. Voice. Characters. Putting yourse
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1st - 4th
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Jack and the Beanstalk DRAMA UNIT + Script (5 x 60 min lessons) NO PREP!
Elementary students explore the story of Jack and the Beanstalk through guided drama activities. Includes a whole class drama script for an end of unit performance (rehearse the play throughout the unit or work on it separately at the end). NO PREP REQUIRED! This curriculum aligned drama unit for elementary has 5 x 60 minute detailed lesson plans with extension and differentiation activities. A perfect and engaging way to explore a well loved story with a performance script (also useable as Read
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2nd - 5th
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Directed Drawing Space Theme
⭐️space themed directed drawings ⭐️Directed drawings are a wonderful and effective way to add fun activities that promote practice following directions, fine motor skill practice, and creative expression. These directed drawings have the steps to draw pictures on their own sheet of paper. There are visual examples and a short sentence explaining what to do. ⭐️There is a black and white and color version of each drawing. You can use the color version to demonstrate how to color and add value to t
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1st - 8th
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40 Coping Skills Arts and Crafts eBook Skills for Big Feelings Counseling BUNDLE
Do you want to help your kids REMEMBER the coping skills you’ve taught them? This social-emotional learning eBook will give you easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions to create 40 different coping skills arts and craft projects! These hands-on arts and craftivities are the perfect way to help kids learn, practice, and remember the coping skills taught in Skills for Big Feelings: A Guide for Teaching Kids Relaxation, Regulation, and Coping Techniques by Casey O’Brien Martin.This resource is a c
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Not Grade Specific
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The Day of the Dead: Art & History (Halloween) PowerPoint Presentation
This 10- to 15-minute PowerPoint presentation surveys the history and artistic traditions of The Day of the Dead, or El Dia de los Muertos.
This PowerPoint would make a great introduction to Halloween or other fall art room projects (see my products), as well as cultural units in Spanish class.
In Mexico and other parts of Latin America, people celebrate the Day of the Dead on November 1st and 2nd. El Dia de los Muertos is a time to remember and celebrate family members and friends who have d
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3rd - 12th, Adult Education
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Georgia O'Keefe Art Lesson Flowers K-4th grade Art History
This lesson plan introduces your students to Artist Georgia O’Keefe. The lesson is perfect for Pre-K through 4thd grade. Students will have the opportunity to create with watercolor paint. The lesson will invite the child to create a beautiful unique art piece inspired by Georgia O'Keefe's wonderful flowers and her body of work. You can use this lesson in the following ways:a unit on the art of Georgia O’Keefea 30 minute sub plan a unit on watercolor painta introduction to the many ways artists
Grades:
K - 3rd
St Patricks Day Drama Circle Activity The Strange Tale of Paddy McMouse
Drama! And St. Patrick’s Day fun! It brings out the risk-taking, creativity in all kids and everyone has so much fun! These printable cards are an incredibly fun speaking and listening activity, just one of my drama circle activities that I use to practice the trans-disciplinary skills of cooperation, social, communication and thinking to name a few. One card begins the round and each child has to act out the instructions on their card, following on from the previous card. It is great for lite
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: A Year Long Bundle of Drama Activities
30 Art Lessons Famous Artists Art History Pre-K -4th grade 6 week lessons
This art curriculum teaches about 30 famous artists and encourages students to create art inspired by them. This product is a wonderful way to engage your students in the creative process while also teaching them about important art movements and techniques.Here are some ideas for incorporating an art curriculum that features 30 famous artists into your classroom:Introduce the artists: Start by introducing your students to each of the 30 famous artists in the curriculum. Provide them with infor
Grades:
PreK - 4th
Ted Harrison Art Lesson Chalk Pastels Grades Pre-k to 6 Art History Project
If you're looking for an engaging and inspiring art history lesson and project for your students, look no further than Ted Harrison! This Canadian artist was known for his colorful and playful landscapes that captured the beauty of the Canadian wilderness. By using chalk pastels to create art inspired by Harrison's work, your students can explore their own creativity while learning about an important artist.Here are some reasons why you should consider using a Ted Harrison-inspired art history l
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1st - 4th
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How to Make Mexican Paper Marigolds (Day of the Dead, Halloween, Cinco de Mayo)
In Mexico the marigold or cempasúchil is also called the flor de muertos ("flower of the dead") because people use it to decorate during the Day of the Dead celebrations on November 1 and 2. This festive flower is also used as a decoration on Cinco de Mayo and in other traditional celebrations.
In this easy craft, students make festive marigolds out of tissue paper.
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K - 12th
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Holi Festival Hindi Spring Equinox Celebration-Cultural Holiday Tradition
Looking to bring some culture and diversity to your classroom this spring? During a season when Easter decorations cover stores and bunnies are in the mall, other cultural celebrations can get lost in the mix. Introduce your students to the Hindi Spring Equinox festival of Holi with this fun celebration pack! Easily adaptable for grades K-5. With a complete detailed teacher's guide, your lesson plans and activities will be ready to go! **Also part of the Spring Equinox Celebration Pack Bundle!**
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Grades:
K - 5th
Wayne Thiebaud Art Lesson Cupcakes 1st-4th Grade Art History Americana
This art lesson introduces your students to Artist Wayne Thiebaud. Thiebaud is associated with the pop art movement because of his interest in objects of mass culture. The lesson is perfect for 1st through 4th. Students will have the opportunity to explore directed line drawing and working with color, line, texture and pattern. The lesson will invite the students to create a beautiful unique art piece using collage techniques and inspired by Mr. Thiebaud. This lesson focuses on a kid favorite –
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1st - 4th
Winter Solstice Celebration Pack Bundle- Culture Diversity Holiday Traditions
Looking to bring some culture and diveristy into your classroom this holiday season? Look no further than this complete Winter Solstice resource bundle! Travel the world experiencing Winter Solstice celebrations around the globe. Easily adaptable activities for grades K-5. With a detailed teacher's guide included, your lesson plans and activities will be ready to go!Resource Includes:4 Holiday Celebrations- Dongzhi (China), St. Lucia's Day (Sweden), Soyal (Hopi Tribe, Arizona USA), Shab-e Yalda
Grades:
1st - 5th
Van Gogh Starry Night Unit Plan with Printables.
This is a super fun way to look at art with your students! Chock full of activities, this unit will have your students using descriptive words, discussing art, using their fine motor skills and engaging in creative problem solving.
What it includes:
-An activity for looking closely at Van Gogh's "Starry Night".
-Discussion points to engage young learners in a talk about the painting.
-A creatively stimulating hands on art project. (Students make their own version of starry night using cut pape
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PreK - 4th
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Dream Catcher History Lesson Art Project Self Esteem Lesson Plan
This lesson is about the history of Dream Catchers. This lesson plan offers a fun way to explores self confidence and self esteem themes. You can incorporate goal setting and dream building through conversations with the students building self awareness and bonus! A beautiful poster to remind them of the experience. The lesson is perfect for 3rd through 6th grade with some variations. Students will have the opportunity to explore line drawing and math skills by incorporating rulers and measureme
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1st - 6th
Nowruz Persian New Year Celebration Cultural Holiday Tradition
Looking to bring some culture and diversity to your classroom this spring? During a season when Easter decorations cover stores and bunnies are in the mall, other cultural celebrations can get lost in the mix. Introduce your students to the Persian Spring Equinox celebration of Nowruz with this fun celebration pack! Easily adaptable for grades K-5. With a complete detailed teacher's guide, your lesson plans and activities will be ready to go! **Also part of the Spring Equinox Celebration Pack Bu
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Grades:
K - 5th
Henri Rousseau Art Lesson Jungle Tiger K - 4th Grade History Lesson
This lesson plan introduces your students to Artist Henri Rousseau. The lesson is perfect for Kindergarten through 3rd grade. Students will have the opportunity to develop drawing skills through directed line drawing and design techniques using paint. The lesson will invite the child to create a beautiful unique art piece based on the theme "tiger in the jungle" inspired by Mr. Rousseau. This theme has proven to be a huge favorite in my classroom!You can use this lesson in the following ways:a u
Grades:
1st - 4th
Theater Improv Warm-Ups and Games FOR EVERYONE
Young people LOVE theater improvisation, and so will you. Improv can help you create a cohesive class culture, spark creative writing, and make your students 100% engaged!Using this 4-page handout, you can explore many Improv WARM-UPS, EXERCISES and GAMES with your students - no previous improv experience required. The first page can turn into an easy anchor chart of what skills are necessary for improv (and serves as great justification for using improv in your classroom - these are important
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2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Reader's Theater Script: Landforms, Reading and Science Activities/Centers
Reading and Science Integration: Landforms, Reading/Science Integration: Activities to Be Used in Small Groups, Centers, Or Teacher Table.
4 Characters (Intermediate Readers)
This package has 7 scripts:
Landforms (Geologist/Geology)
Valleys
Hills
Mountains
Mesas (Buttes/Mesas/Plateaus)
Plains (Grasslands/Steppes/Prairies)
Islands
Full Package includes:
Cover
Introduction
Common Core Standards (Reading, Listening, Science)
7 Scripts For 4 Characters Each
Comprehension Questions for Each Scri
How to Make Papel Picado (Day of the Dead, Halloween, Cinco de Mayo)
In Mexico, cut tissue paper or papel picado is a traditional decoration for Cinco de Mayo, the Day of the Dead, national holidays, weddings, funerals, and many other celebrations. These festive, brightly colored sheaths of paper hang from banners strung along balconies, across streets and buildings, homes, and squares.
In this activity, students create papel picado banners using colored tissue paper. This is a good activity for the art room, for holiday units, or to complement Spanish language
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Grades:
K - 12th
Nurturing Our Students Self-Worth and Self-Confidence
Keala Settle's incredible performance of the song "This is Me," from the hit movie "The Greatest Showman," is the inspiration to this complete unit of study teacher's guide, certain to help lift your students' self-esteem!This unit of study will guide you and your students through activities that promote critical thinking, reading comprehension and analysis, and build classroom community as well.Activities included in this guide-*Copy of the lyrics*Video links of two powerful performance of "Thi
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Coaching Our Students' Literacy Skills Through Inspirational Song Lyrics
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