Dance Resources

Make your Christmas Holiday Party Crafts fun with this engaging, hands-on Christmas Nutcracker Kids craft making activity! This includes 2 low-prep Christmas Nutcracker kids crafts templates perfect for having fun for the Christmas holiday. Quick and easy setup plus clear student directions make this activity perfect for centers or substitute days, too!

Lead your students in fun craft making with 2 nutcrackers (red or blue) by cutting out the pieces, coloring, gluing the parts together and decorating. Students will love putting together their nutcracker activities together by using their problem solving skills through these fun activities, and won't even realize how much they're having fun! Use it after reading a story about nutcrackers, go to the Nutcracker Ballet or sing a song nutcrackers. Explore the history of where and how they are made. These can be printed in black and white or in color.

Here's what you'll get:

• a red nutcracker

• a blue nutcracker

• easy to follow directions

Your students will crafting Christmas holiday nutcracker crafts with a variety of common classroom materials. They'll be engaged and having a great time together!

These activities use materials readily available in most classrooms and homes and includes printable templates to create each activity.

Prep is quick and easy... Just print the nutcracker pages, cut everything out, color, decorate, gather the materials listed, and you're ready for a fun and engaging class! Print in black and white for coloring and in color for easy assembly. You can make these into puppets, dance around the room with them while listening to Nutcracker music, or use to decorate your room with.

You may also like…
→ Pin the Nose on the Reindeer Game
→ Preschool/Kindergarten Learning Packet
→ Halloween Build Your Own Bat, Cat, Frankenstein, Pumpkin, Zombie, Scarecrow...

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So you have to teach MIDDLE SCHOOL DANCE...and you're FREAKING OUT...and wishing you had taken up your parents on those dance lessons that they offered you when you were a kid...and you DON'T KNOW WHERE TO START?

Look no further! Having danced my entire childhood I have a strong passion for dance education and I have put together a resource to get you started in teaching dance in grades 6-8.

Included in this resource is:

-A worksheet including important dance vocabulary (includes answers)

-A fun "Getting To Know You" Dance activity which leads to creating an entire class dance (don't worry you don't have to know ANY dance moves - the dance is created by turning natural body movements during conversation into dance moves)

-Includes questions to ask for Getting To Know You Activity

-Worksheets for students to keep track of their dance moves as they create their class dance

-A reflection for students to complete when they are done their class dance

These lessons are sure to provide you with about 5 or more full periods of dance fun. If you have any questions, please ask! I have used these activities with many different classes between grade 6 and 8 and the students always love creating the class dance.

Enjoy!

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Elevate Your Audition Process with the Play & Musical Theatre Audition Notes Tracker!

Transform the way you handle auditions with our dynamic and user-friendly Google Sheets template, designed specifically for theatre educators and directors who demand both efficiency and equity. Packed with innovative features, this Audition Notes Tracker is your all-in-one solution to streamline and enhance your casting process.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Auditioner Information: Capture essential details with ease, ensuring you have everything you need at your fingertips.
• Efficient Form Management: Simple checkboxes to track required forms, keeping you organized and on top of all paperwork.
• Multi-Select Dropdowns: Seamlessly evaluate Acting, Vocal, and Dance abilities with pre-filled, customizable options. Ensure every auditioner is assessed fairly, promoting an inclusive and equitable evaluation process.
• In-Depth Notes Section: A broader notes area allows you to jot down those unique impressions that make each performer stand out.
• Automatic Callback & Cast Lists: Let our tracker do the heavy lifting! Once you program your character list formulas, watch as your callback and cast lists are auto-generated, saving you precious time and ensuring accuracy.
• Full Tutorial Video: We’ve got your back! Our comprehensive video guide walks you through every step, helping you unlock the full potential of the tracker.

Why Choose Our Tracker?

As a theatre educator and director myself, I understand the complexities and nuances of casting a show. This template is crafted with an energetic blend of creativity and functionality, designed to support your artistic vision while keeping the mundane tasks in check.

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Say goodbye to messy paperwork and hello to a seamless, stress-free audition process. Whether you're casting for a school play or a community musical, our Play & Musical Theatre Audition Notes Tracker is your backstage pass to casting success. Grab your copy today and take the first step toward a more organized and equitable audition experience!

Let the magic of theatre shine through—effortlessly.

How to Access

This product is delivered via a file download. You will receive links to access the Google Sheets template. If you have trouble with the file please email me at classroomtocurtain@gmail.com.

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Leap into the world of dance with our exquisite collection of 50 ballet dancer clipart files, crafted to inspire and beautify your teaching materials. Perfect for arts educators, performance flyers, classroom decorations, and any project needing a sprinkle of ballet's timeless elegance.

What's Inside?

This stunning collection features:

Diverse Poses: Capture the fluidity and poise of ballet with a wide range of positions, from grand jetés to delicate arabesques.

Gender-Inclusive: While the majority of the figures are female, several male dancers are included to represent the diversity of ballet.

Elegant Silhouettes: Most cliparts are in silhouette form, providing a strong, classic impression that complements any background or theme.

Detailed Figures: A selection includes dancers with facial features, adding character and emotion to your projects.

Quality and Versatility

PNG Files: Each image comes in a transparent PNG format.

Ready-to-Use: These cliparts are easy to incorporate into digital documents, presentations, or printable materials with no fuss.

Royalty-Free: Enjoy the freedom to use these images in countless projects without worrying about additional licenses or fees.

Perfect for Many Uses

Educational Materials: Enhance lesson plans, worksheets, and classroom presentations with these artistic figures.

Creative Projects: Ideal for student art projects, bulletin boards, and school performance programs.

Event Decorations: Add flair to invitations, posters, and decorations for dance recitals or school events.

Includes a fun worksheet for any movie!

Reseña de una Película Genérico- muy divertido.

MOVIE GUIDE

Generic can be used with ANY movie.

• SPANISH
• ENGLISH

Get your little ones moving and learning with these Mythical Creatures Movement Cards! Perfect for preschoolers and young kids ages 3 to 5, this set is designed to introduce children to the world of fairy tales while helping them burn off energy and stay engaged. Featuring 12 unique movement cards and 2 dice templates, kids can simply roll the dice and imitate the creature it lands on, making it a fun and interactive brain break activity.

Ideal for gross motor practice, these movement cards encourage active play while improving listening skills and focus for the rest of the school day. This activity set is perfect for preschool classrooms, homeschool environments, or even dance time, providing a creative way to prevent behavior issues and occupy students with an imaginative twist! Whether it’s learning about fairies, dragons, or other enchanting creatures, these cards offer a magical way for kids to exercise and explore!

What comes in the product:

- 12 Movement Cards

- 2 Dice Templates

- 4 pages to print

- A4 paper Size

- Best to print on card stock (Colors will vary depending on printer used)

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⭐️ Are you looking to ramp up your research projects? ⭐️

This is a reading passage about Misty Copeland as an African American Artist and Black Changemaker. Students can use this as a jumping off point for a research project or for Black History Month or Women's History Month.

INCLUDED- Reading Comprehension Questions! Differentiated and can be used with any reading passage about an influential female leader. Perfect for close reading!

• Colored and black-line version
• Reading comprehension questions for early elementary (1-3) and separate worksheet for upper elementary (4-6)

Information on...

➡️ Early Life

➡️ Career

➡️ Interesting Facts

➡️ Artistic Contributions

• Inclusive Learning: Foster an inclusive classroom environment by exploring diverse narratives and celebrating the achievements of underrepresented voices.
• Ready-to-Use Content: Save time on lesson planning with our pre-packaged materials, allowing you to focus on what you do best – inspiring the next generation.

Use with our corresponding research trifold report: --> HERE <--

Other newsletter for Black History Month:

--> Louis Armstrong

--> Ruby Bridges

--> Jacob Lawrence

--> Maya Angelou

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Step into the enchanting world of the forest with these fun and engaging Forest Friends Role Play Masks. This easy to print pack includes 15 different mask designs featuring adorable forest animals like deer, foxes, owls, and more. These fun masks are perfect for sparking creativity and imagination in young learners, and can be used for role playing, puppet shows, storytelling, and more. Simply print, laminate, and attach a stick or elastic for hours of fun playtime. These animal masks are perfect for any classroom or homeschool setting and are a great way to teach children about forest animals and the importance of nature. Add a touch of magic to your learning environment with our Forest Friends Role Play Masks.

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Create movement with this book and song by exploring shapes in your classroom! Read this wonderful book by Eric Carle, explore the various shapes that can be created with your students, and then sing and move to the song I made for this book! Perfect anytime that you need more movement as well as to talk about nature/weather, etc. For grades PreK-2nd grade.

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Get your students moving and engaged with these fun Reptiles & Amphibians Movement Cards! Perfect for preschool, kindergarten, or elementary classroom settings, this resource is a great way to bring physical activity and animals-themed fun to any group setting. Each card features a different Reptile or Amphibian -related movement, making it easy for kids to channel their energy into active play while learning about different animals

Whether you’re using these for brain breaks, morning meetings, physical education, or just to burn off some energy between lessons, these cards make an excellent addition to any teacher's toolkit. Ideal for use during transitions, circle time, or as a gross motor skill activity, these movement prompts keep kids attentive, energized, and focused.

This set includes 12 unique movement cards featuring a variety of Reptiles & Amphibians -themed actions that kids can easily follow. Just shuffle, pick a card, and let the animals-inspired fun begin! Perfect for indoor recess, PE warm-ups, or even homeschooling activities.

What comes in the product:

- 12 Movement Cards

- 2 Dice Templates

- 4 pages to print

- A4 paper Size

- Best to print on card stock (Colors will vary depending on printer used)

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⭐️ Are you looking to ramp up your research projects? ⭐️

This is a reading passage about Misty Copeland as an African American Artist and Black Changemaker. Students can use this as a jumping off point for a research project or for Black History Month or Women's History Month.

INCLUDED- Reading Comprehension Questions! Differentiated and can be used with any reading passage about an influential female leader. Perfect for close reading!

• Colored and black-line version
• Reading comprehension questions for early elementary (1-3) and separate worksheet for upper elementary (4-6)

Information on...

➡️ Early Life

➡️ Career

➡️ Interesting Facts

➡️ Artistic Contributions

• Inclusive Learning: Foster an inclusive classroom environment by exploring diverse narratives and celebrating the achievements of underrepresented voices.
• Ready-to-Use Content: Save time on lesson planning with our pre-packaged materials, allowing you to focus on what you do best – inspiring the next generation.

Use with our corresponding research trifold report: --> HERE <--

Other newsletter for Black History Month:

--> Louis Armstrong

--> Ruby Bridges

--> Jacob Lawrence

--> Maya Angelou

Or get ALL NEWSLETTERS --> here <--

Step into a world of fun & learning with Unplugged Coding: DinoCard Dance & Movement. This printable pack includes 15 DinoCard movement cards, an unplugged worksheet and a detailed lesson plan. Engage your students in an exciting journey as they become roaring dinosaurs, stomp their way through the jungle, and wiggle their tails in a dino-tastic dance off. The valuable lesson plan takes you step by step through the engaging dance off and coding activity. As the students dance, they will also be developing essential coding concepts, such as sequencing and problem-solving. Roar with excitement as your students embark on this fun coding adventure, where creativity and problem-solving skills come to life in a fun and interactive way.

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Using these lesson extensions for the books "'Slowly, Slowly, Slowly,' said the Sloth", "The Very Hungry Caterpillar", and "Does the Kangaroo Have a Mother, Too?" teach fast vs. slow, triplets, and rhythm vs. steady beat. Use the extension lesson for "Rooster's Off to See the World", "Dream Snow" and "The Very Lonely Firefly", to introduce and review the so-mi-la and mi-re-do solfege combination. Use lessons for "From Head to Toe" and "Little Cloud" to move and explore shapes in your classroom. Use "The Very Quiet Cricket" to teach steady beat and whisper voice. Finally, use the book "Pancakes, Pancakes" to teach sixteenth note rhythms. Have the children move and play along, and then reinforce their knowledge with additional worksheets. Adaptable for grades PreK-3rd grade. Worksheets can be printed or used digitally.

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Introduce your students to the world of ocean animals while keeping them active with these Movement Cards! Perfect for morning meetings, physical education, indoor recess, or as a fun break between sit-down activities, these cards add a playful touch to any classroom routine. Each card showcases a different animal-inspired movement, getting kids up and moving while learning about their favorite animals. Great for circle time, transitions, warm-ups in therapy, or even before testing, these cards help prevent behavior issues by occupying excess energy and improving listening skills, keeping little ones focused for the rest of the school day.

This set includes 12 engaging movement cards and 2 dice templates, ideal for a roll-and-move activity. Designed for preschoolers and kindergarten ages 3 to 5, this exercise activity also makes an exciting addition to pet-themed lessons. Perfect for home or school!

What comes in the product:

- 12 Movement Cards

- 2 Dice Templates

- 4 pages to print

- A4 paper Size

- Best to print on card stock (Colors will vary depending on printer used)

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Get ready for an enriching journey in learning with our Research Reading Passage and Body Biography Poster Bundle, featuring a diverse array of influential leaders in Black history! Celebrate these Black Changemakers!

Explore the remarkable lives and legacies of:

- Maya Angelou

- Misty Copeland

- Harriet Tubman

- George Washington Carver

-Barack Obama

-Mae Jemison

- Jackie Robinson

- Billie Holiday

- Wangari Maathai

...with our engaging 2-page nonfiction reading passages. Overflowing with fascinating discoveries, inspiring anecdotes, and colorful illustrations, these passages invite students to delve into the unique contributions and achievements of each individual, providing essential research material for the poster project.

Then, ignite creativity with our Body Biography Poster - a 12-piece collaborative masterpiece! Students color, assemble, and fill in the details, choosing between lined or unlined boxes to suit their style. As they work on their posters, they'll uncover the innovative spirit, perseverance, and profound impact of these influential figures on history and society.

Once complete, proudly display their work in the hallway, on bulletin boards, or as door decorations, showcasing their dedication and honoring the diverse legacy of Black leaders!

Stay tuned for more additions to our growing bundle, featuring even more influential figures in Black history!

It's the perfect blend of fun and learning for grades 1-6 - guaranteed to make every lesson about these remarkable leaders unforgettable!

Using these six books, create engaging lessons for your students as they sing to the main characters in the story to help them fall asleep. Add instruments for extra engagement and use puppets to create a character for the children to sing to. Additional worksheets (can be used and assigned digitally), reinforce elements of the story such as animal sounds, and rhythm decoding. Adaptable for grades PreK-2nd grade.

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This solar system and outer space-themed set is designed for preschoolers, combining fun movement activities with engaging space vocabulary. Each card features a unique space element, from planets to stars, and includes a playful action to inspire movement and imagination. Perfect for preschool space activities, these cards are great for learning while burning off extra energy!

Whether you need a brain break, a transition activity, or an exercise routine, these cards offer a fun way to prevent behavior issues and enhance listening skills, helping students stay focused throughout the day. The set includes 12 movement cards and 2 dice templates, so kids can roll the dice and move like the space element they land on. Ideal for ages 3 to 5, these movement cards are perfect for pre-school dance, circle time, or a fun addition to your classroom routine!

What comes in the product:

- 12 Movement Cards

- 2 Dice Templates

- 4 pages to print

- A4 paper Size

- Best to print on card stock (Colors will vary depending on printer used)

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GROWING BUNDLE- As we grow- you get more!!! Close Reading Articles with biographical information.

This is a reading research newsletter bundle with-

- Misty Copeland

- Ruby Bridges

- Louis Armstrong

- Maya Angelou

- Jacob Lawrence

- Billie Holiday

All newsletters are biographical.

These are your curated gateway to the vibrant world of Black artists and their profound contributions to the arts. Designed especially for elementary school students, this kid-friendly research newsletter brings you fun and informative snapshots, engaging stories, and interesting facts about Black and African American artists and their creative brilliance.

Key Features:

1. Artist Spotlights: Explore concise profiles of Black artists across various disciplines – from visual arts and music to literature and performing arts. Gain a quick but comprehensive overview of their influential works and impact on the artistic landscape.

Research Templates

Product Description:

Are you a teacher looking for an engaging way to develop your students' research and presentation skills? Look no further! Our "Blank Research Report Template for Biographies" is the perfect tool to inspire creativity, critical thinking, and research skills in your classroom.

Two blank templates-

-One that is pre-filled with some of black artists' picture and name

-One that is blank and requires the student to write his name and draw thier portrait (can be used for any person)

Key Features:

1. Structured Framework: This template provides a well-organized and structured framework for students to conduct research on a chosen individual's biography. It guides them through essential components such as background, early life, accomplishments, and more.
2. Versatility: Tailor the template to fit the unique needs of your curriculum. Whether your focus is historical figures, contemporary leaders, or cultural icons, this template is adaptable to a variety of subjects.
3. Encourages Independent Learning: Empower students to take ownership of their learning journey. The blank spaces prompt students to conduct independent research, fostering a sense of curiosity and self-directed learning.
4. Develops Research Skills: Our template encourages students to utilize various research methods, including online resources, books, and interviews. It's a fantastic opportunity for them to hone their research skills and discern reliable information.
5. Promotes Presentation Skills: Beyond researching, students will practice organizing information coherently and presenting it in a well-structured report. This template lays the foundation for effective communication, a crucial skill in any academic or professional setting.

How It Works:

1. Choose a Subject: Students select an individual to research. This could be anyone from historical figures, scientists, artists, to contemporary leaders or influencers. Jacob Lawrence is pre-filled in on version of this template.
2. Fill in the Blanks: The template guides students through the research process. They'll fill in key sections, providing biographical information, accomplishments, and the impact of the chosen individual.
3. Present to the Class: The completed reports become the basis for engaging class presentations. This step encourages students to express themselves confidently and articulately.

Students can use this as a jumping off point for a research project or for Black History Month.

Rock the duck to sleep while listening to 3/4 time signature, reinforce rhythm decoding while your students chant and move along with the song composed for this classic by Doreen Cronin. As an extra prop, use a duck puppet and a yo-yo to play along as you sing to the duck to help the animal fall asleep. Move to the song and use a drum to help your students feel 3/4 time signature. Additional rhythm chart and worksheet review ta and ti-ti rhythms as well as different animal sounds found in the story. Adaptable for grades 1st-3rd grade.

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Introduce your students to the world of Jungle Safari animals while keeping them active with these Movement Cards! Perfect for morning meetings, physical education, indoor recess, or as a fun break between sit-down activities, these cards add a playful touch to any classroom routine. Each card showcases a different animal-inspired movement, getting kids up and moving while learning about their favorite animals. Great for circle time, transitions, warm-ups in therapy, or even before testing, these cards help prevent behavior issues by occupying excess energy and improving listening skills, keeping little ones focused for the rest of the school day.

This set includes 12 engaging movement cards and 2 dice templates, ideal for a roll-and-move activity. Designed for preschoolers and kindergarten ages 3 to 5, this exercise activity also makes an exciting addition to pet-themed lessons. Perfect for home or school!

What comes in the product:

- 12 Movement Cards

- 2 Dice Templates

- 4 pages to print

- A4 paper Size

- Best to print on card stock (Colors will vary depending on printer used)

Your opinion is very important, Feel free to leave your review.

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