Elementary School Arts & Music Projects

This Fun Snowflake Craft Bundle is the ultimate winter activity pack for your students ! It includes a variety of fun and educational crafts:

• Polar Bear Crown Craft template,
• Editable Polar Bear Name puzzles,
• Polar Bear Craft

Perfect for preschool and kindergarten, these activities encourage creativity, fine motor skills, and early literacy and math practice. Great for Ideal for winter-themed lessons, bulletin boards, or a festive classroom display, this bundle offers everything you need to bring the spirit of winter into your classroom!

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Looking for engaging and educational elementary art sub plans for your students?

Elementary art sub plans Collaborative poster fosters teamwork and creativity!

Students create a colorful Collaborative poster inspired by Mondrian's geometric shapes and primary colors. This activity will enhance their teamwork and creative skills, culminating in a unified class project and it is also perfect for Elementary art sub plans.

An engaging activity involves students searching through magazines for primary colors, black, and white, making the project both fun and educational. Get your students excited about art and teamwork.

This resource includes:

• 21 scripted slideshow with a lesson guide
• Rubrics and objectives
• PDF file 31 pages of content
• Teacher's guide and lesson overview

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⭐️Elementary color theory art lesson; Mondrian printable art activity.

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Celebrate Black History Month in your classroom with our comprehensive Athlete Trading Cards resource! Engage your students in grades 4-8 with this interactive and educational set, designed to honor the achievements and legacies of influential Black athletes. This versatile resource, perfect for cross-curricular activities in ELA, PE, Social Studies, and Art, offers a dynamic way to integrate learning about historical figures with creative expression and project-based learning. Whether for classroom activities, bulletin board displays, or student presentations, these trading cards are an ideal addition to your teaching toolkit.

Product Highlights:

• 60 Slide Interactive Google Slides and PDF: A rich, user-friendly digital resource that's easily accessible and customizable.
• Teacher Exemplar Included: Get started instantly with our teacher-crafted exemplar, guiding you on how to maximize the potential of this resource.
• Cross-Curricular Application: Seamlessly integrate into various subjects including ELA, PE, Social Studies, and Art, enhancing the learning experience with versatility.
• Engaging Visuals and Content: High-quality, visually appealing designs paired with comprehensive biographical data, career highlights, and more.
• Print-Ready for Versatility: Easily printable for physical use in classrooms, bulletin boards, or as hand-held learning materials.

How to Use This Resource:

• Classroom Learning: Utilize the slides for interactive classroom activities, encouraging students to explore and learn about influential Black athletes.
• Creative Projects: Engage students in project-based learning, allowing them to create their own trading cards, enhancing their research, writing, and artistic skills.
• Bulletin Boards & Displays: Create captivating bulletin boards or classroom displays, showcasing the accomplishments of these athletes and inspiring your students.
• Student Presentations: Encourage students to present their athlete trading cards, fostering public speaking skills and peer learning.

Who Is This Resource For? This versatile digital resource is designed for forward-thinking educators who are passionate about delivering a comprehensive, engaging, and educational experience. Ideal for teachers of:

• Grades 4-8: Tailored content that's appropriate and engaging for middle-grade students.
• ELA, PE, Social Studies, and Art: Cross-curricular application makes it a perfect fit for various subjects, promoting an inclusive learning environment.
• Project-Based Learning Enthusiasts: Teachers who want to encourage creativity, research skills, and hands-on learning will find this resource exceptionally beneficial.
• Digital Classroom Advocates: Perfect for educators looking for a versatile digital resource that's easily integrated into various digital platforms used in modern classrooms.

Bring history to life, inspire creativity, and celebrate the achievements of Black athletes in your classroom with this unique, interactive, and comprehensive resource. Get your Black History Month Athlete Trading Cards resource today and create a vibrant, educational, and engaging learning environment for your students!

This dynamic bundle dives deep into the fascinating world of energy. With a perfect blend of informative text, engaging activities, and creative projects, students will develop a strong understanding of different energy forms.

What's Included:

• CMELTS Notes: A comprehensive guide to different energy forms (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Light, Thermal, Sound).
• Energy Sorting Activity: Categorize various energy sources and examples to reinforce learning.
• Energy Coloring Fun: A creative outlet to explore energy concepts while having fun.
• Science, Art, and Writing Project: Combine multiple disciplines to create a unique energy-themed project.
• Kinetic and Potential Energy PowerPoint: Delve deeper into these two essential energy types with informative slides.

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Stop scrambling for your next art project! This bundle features an entire school year of elementary art projects plus 2 sub plans & 1 game! The lessons are cross-curricular, highly engaging, and contain multiple variations. 

This bundle includes projects for Hispanic Heritage Month, fall/autumn, Day of the Dead, Native American Heritage Month, winter/holiday, Valentine’s Day, Black History Month, Women’s History Month, spring/summer, & Cinco de Mayo. Each resource included contains multiple art projects for that lesson.  Save yourself a ton of time planning this year! 

This bundle contains 22 lessons (for a staggering 99 projects!)  plus 1 game & 2 sub plans for elementary students. Lessons are located in PDF files.

This year-long bundle includes:  

Abstract Pumpkins

Hispanic Heritage Elementary Art Project Maracas

Hispanic Heritage Amate Bark Painting

Hispanic Heritage Art Lesson Frida & Diego Calavera Collage

Day of the Dead Kirigami Calavera

Day of the Dead Roll a Calavera Game

Native American Bison

Native American Feathers

Holiday Christmas Poinsettias

Winter Snowflakes

Geodes One Day Project

Watercolor Hearts

Valentine’s Day Heart Creatures

Black History Kente Cloth

Black History Art Projects

Georgia O’Keeffe Sunrise

Georgia O'Keeffe Flowers

Sonia Delaunay Women’s History Month

Weaving Projects Inspired by Sonia Delaunay

Monet Water Lily Collage

Art Project Sombreros

Cinco de Mayo Piñata

Art Sub Plans Phones

Art Sub Plans Mosaics

This year of projects bundle includes:

• Detailed, step-by-step instructions with photos
• Cross-curricular & literacy connections for lessons
• Material & project variations
• Fact sheets for Hispanic Heritage Month, Native American Heritage Month, Black History Month, Women’s History Month, & Cinco de Mayo
• Over 500 pages of resources!

Some projects include ideas for assessment, drawing guides, & templates. Many of the lessons include National Arts Standards & TEKS (Texas).  This is a fantastic value for a huge variety of hands-on lessons for an entire year of teaching elementary art!

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All About Me

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Hispanic Heritage & Day of the Dead Mega Art Bundle

Hispanic Heritage Art Projects Bundle

Native American Art Projects Big Bundle

Sub Plans Art Bundle

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This build a bug STEM / STEAM Challenge is the perfect way to get students excited about insects at the beginning of a unit, or it can be used as an assessment at the end of a unit. Students will build an insect within given parameters while using their creative side to make it unique!

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Celebrate summer with this I LOVE Summer headband that the child in your life can customize to their liking. This project gives opportunities for fine motor skills practice with using scissors for cutting, coloring with your choice of medium, and gluing too! Create a little bit of fun and celebrate all summer long too. After all, we need to celebrate life as it happens right?

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Teaching a transportation unit and looking for a fun and no-prep transportation craft activity? These Transportation 3D crafts are a fun and hands-on craftivity for your kindergarten to 2nd grade students. These transportation crafts make for the perfect STEM activity for your learners as they cut out the templates and practice building the vehicles.

With our Transportation 3D Craft Activity, they'll have a ton of fun constructing six awesome vehicles: a taxi, fire truck, school bus, dump truck, van, and police car.

What is in this Transportation 3D Craft Activity Printable?

• 6 templates
• Sample images of each completed vehicle

What are the benefits of these Transportation 3D crafts?

• Fun and hands-on learning
• No-prep templates, just print and go!
• Great for creativity and imagination
• Helps with fine motor skills, spatial awareness and problem-solving abilities
• Fun STEM activity
• Perfect addition to transportation-themed lessons

What vehicles are included in this Transportation 3D crafts printable template for Kindergarten?

• Taxi
• Fire truck
• Dump truck
• School bus
• Van
• Police car

Using the Transportation 3D Craft templates printable:

• No-prep templates, with simple instructions.
• Your students will have to cut the templates and fold along the tabs.
• They can then marvel in amazement as the vehicles come to live with some glue to hold the templates together!

For more craftivity resources check out the links below:

• Community Helpers Craft Activity – Career Day Craftivity
• Number Sense Craft Activity – Kindergarten Back to School Math Center
• Winter Craft Handprint Activity – Winter Craftivity – Kindergarten Art
• Winter Scissor Skills Cutting Practice and Crafts – Fine Motor Skills
• Farm Animals 3D No-Prep Craftivity

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A Frida Kahlo Escape Room activity. Ideal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the activity is perfect for group work, starting a new art topic, team-building activities or for a fun, engaging and interactive lesson. The activity can be used in English class as it incorporates some ELA skills, in Art or in Social Studies.

The activity has been split into four different tasks; your students will need to complete each of the tasks to reveal a word. Together the four words make a phrase for them to escape the room.

Included in this resource:

• Student guidelines for completing the tasks meaning no teacher prep
• A student answer key to complete as they work through the tasks
• An informational text or reading comprehension passage
• A true or false fact sheet & maze
• A crossword puzzle
• A timeline activity & answer key
• A wordsearch puzzle
• Teacher answer sheets for each task

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In Task 1 students will read an informational text about Frida Kahlo and then find their way through a maze by answering true or false comprehension questions. If they answer the questions correctly they will reveal their first word.

In Task 2 students will use the same informational text to complete a crossword puzzle. Within the puzzle there are several hidden letters which will need to be unscrambled on the completion of the puzzle to reveal the second word.

In Task 3 students will have to cut out 27 task cards about famous artists before putting them in order from the earliest born to the most recently born. When they have finished their task they can glue them onto the answer key which will reveal their third word.

In Task 4 students will have to find the missing words in a wordsearch puzzle before finding a hidden word from the letters that are left over in the puzzle. This hidden word is their fourth and final word.

Students can then complete their student answer key with the four words they revealed before checking with the teacher to see if they have escaped successfully.

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This resource is great for:

• Team-building activities
• Group work
• Research projects
• Reading comprehension
• Emergency sub plans
• Independent work
• Introducing a new topic

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• Famous Artists Resources
• Distance Learning Resources
• World History Resources

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This spider craft is the perfect Halloween craft or October craft for students to practice fine motor skills and still make a meaningful craft. This spider craft will make a great classroom display for Halloween or for just a spider themed unit.

This product includes a printable directions page to make lesson planning easy. The one page template allows you to save paper and not have a ton of different parts to keep up with.

What is Included:

• Printable Directions
• Spider Craft Template

This spider craft is a great way to get students to use fine motor skills to complete this craft. Students will cut and fold to create to create wiggly legs and then hang the spiders from the ceiling or to create a fun spider display for the classroom.

More Spider Themed Activities

• Spider Shape Sort
• Spider Number Sense Activity with Numbers 1-10
• Spider Web Line Art Activity

Make your students feel like royalty with these Valentine's Day crowns! There are 5 crowns to choose from AND free BONUS Valentine's Cards included in this product.

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WHAT IS INCLUDED?

• 6-page PDF file
• 5 crown templates, each with fun sayings and cute Valentine's Day clipart
• Bonus Valentine's Day cards

HOW IT WORKS

1. Easily print the resource from your computer.

2. Your students can cut out the crowns.

3. Use tape or staples to make the circular shape of the crown.

4. Distribute the Valentine's Day cards.

5. Students can fill out the cards for their friends and family!

WHO IS IT FOR?

• Elementary School Teachers: You'll love this as a resource for your students on Valentine's Day!
• Homeschooling Parents: Your child can have their choice of crowns and make Valentine's Day cards for everyone in the family!

FEATURES

• Each page is 8.5" x 11", but you can adjust this in your printer settings.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

In addition to printing out this resource, you'll need scissors, tape, and a pencil.

Introducing the perfect gift for Mother's Day!

The Mother's Day inclusive memory book. This resource is designed for all caregivers, including 39 templates for grandmothers, aunts, stepmoms, and more. It also includes both male and female pronouns, as well as a nameless template, it's like getting 5 memory books in one!

This activity fits lower elementary students best (1st to 3rd grade), as it is a wonderful way to celebrate the special moms in their lives and make them feel appreciated by providing them with a special memory book.

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This adorable Summer Paper Crown Headbands Printable by “The Fun Sheep” is the perfect activity for summertime

Kids can choose to wear Sun Headband , Shark Headband or Puffer Fish Headband where they will look super adorable wearing them

What comes in the product:

- SET OF 3 Paper Hat templates

- 1x Sun Paper Hat template (Black& White and Colored)

- 1x Shark Paper Hat template (Black& White and Colored)

- 1x Puffer Fish Paper Hat template (Black& White and Colored)

- 6 pages to print

- A4 paper Size

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

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Introduce young learners to global holiday traditions with this comprehensive Holidays Around the World Crafts Winter Bundle for PreK - K! This engaging set of activities celebrates winter holidays with vibrant, hands-on crafts, including the Christmas Basket Craft for 1st - 4th graders, where students can decorate and assemble their festive baskets. The bundle also includes Craft & Activity Coloring pages, bringing joy and creativity to each holiday craft.

Celebrate Kwanzaa with a special Kwanzaa Wreath Craft and meaningful Kwanzaa Activities that introduce students to the principles and symbols of this holiday in a fun, interactive way. For Christmas, students can create a cheerful Christmas Wreath Craft adorned with holiday colors and shapes, helping them connect with the festive season. Plus, they’ll love the Winter Wreath Craft, which captures the beauty of the season with snowflakes, greenery, and winter-themed decorations.

This bundle is ideal for teachers looking to blend cultural education with creativity, introducing young children to diverse traditions from around the world. Perfect for winter celebrations, this set encourages artistic expression, cultural appreciation, and hands-on learning that students will remember throughout the season!

What's Included:

• PDF

• 10+ pages

• Size: 11 x 8.5 in.

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Be sure to check these Native American Heritage Month and Thanksgiving products:

Thanksgiving PreK letter Tracing worksheets and activities | Turkey coloring

Turkey Coloring Sheet - Thanksgiving Activities Preschool

Native American Heritage Month Poster, Native American Classroom Decor
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation bulletin board -Orange Shirt Day decor
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Posters -Orange Shirt Day decoration

Native American Dream Catcher Crafts | Native American Crafts

Native American Reading Comprehension Crazy Horse Reading Comprehension Passage

Native American Reading Comprehension | Geronimo Reading Comprehension Passage

Native American Heritage Month | Sacagawea Reading Comprehension passage

Native American Tatanka Iyotake (Sitting Bull) Reading Comprehension passage

Native American Heritage Month Tecumseh Reading Comprehension passage

Native American Heritage Month Bulletin board | Posters | Dream Catcher Craft

Kwanzaa Kinara Coloring Pages - A Creative Celebration of Heritage

Kwanzaa Reading Passage & Comprehension Questions

Are you a teacher looking for an engaging way to develop your students' research and presentation skills?

Look no further! Our "Frida Kahlo 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 Frida Kahlo's picture and name
• One that is blank and requires the student to write their name and draw their portrait (can be used for any person)

Key Features:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 (Frida Kahlo). This could be anyone from historical figures, scientists, artists, to contemporary leaders or influencers. Frida Kahlo is pre-filled in one 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.

Why Choose Our Template:

• Time-Saving: No need to create a research template from scratch. Our product saves you time and ensures a standardized approach to student research projects.
• Engagement: Transform mundane research projects into exciting opportunities for self-discovery and exploration.
• Skill Development: Equip your students with essential research, organization, and presentation skills that will serve them well in their academic and professional journeys.

Multiplication Two Digits

Scrappy Patchwork Quilts

A scrappy quilt uses a variety of different fabrics that may or may not use a consistent theme. In this new version of cut and paste, students will make a scrappy quilt using a variety of pattern blocks included in the activity. The students must complete a set of questions or activities to know what numbered pattern to use and where it should be placed on their quilt. Each quilt has its own color scheme (color chart) and those are the colors students will need to create a one-of-a-kind scrappy quilt. Each quilt comes with a header, and some have additional activities students must complete to finish their quilts. Each quilt once assembled with header is 11x14 inches (does not include the size if a quilt has an additional activity).

Warm Nights Scrappy Patchwork Quilt: Multiply two digits by one digit.

Students will construct a patchwork quilt after completing the multiplication worksheets (Multiply two digits by one digit)

This activity is a great way to connect art and math together.

10 Fun Ceramic Projects for Elementary Students is an engaging and easy-to-follow ebook designed to spark creativity in young learners through hands-on ceramic art. Perfect for classrooms or at-home learning, this resource introduces elementary school students to the fundamentals of working with clay using simple techniques like pinching, coiling, and slab building.

Each of the 10 projects—including pinch pot creatures, leaf bowls, clay monsters, and wind chimes—comes with clear, step-by-step instructions and a list of basic materials, making them accessible to beginners. The activities are crafted to build fine motor skills, boost confidence, and encourage artistic expression while introducing students to three-dimensional art.

This ebook is ideal for art teachers, homeschoolers, or parents looking to incorporate creative, tactile learning into their routine. Projects can be adapted for a range of ages and abilities, and they leave plenty of room for personalization. From making textured tiles to sculpting animal figurines, students will have fun exploring their imagination while developing an appreciation for ceramics.

Whether you're introducing clay for the first time or looking for fresh project ideas, this ebook offers a fun and educational experience that students will love—and proudly take home to show off!

Elevate the excitement of the first week of school with this engaging Back to School Writing Prompts Pack. Fuel your students' creativity and critical thinking with 15 dynamic writing prompts designed to spark their imaginations. With no prep required, these prompts are a perfect way to kickstart the year with fun and engaging activities. Each worksheet features a unique sentence starter, dedicated writing lines, and a charming coloring element that brings their words to life. This versatile pack includes both color and black-and-white versions and have UK and US english spelling versions. As a special bonus, the white and black worksheets are also designed in a bunting format. Students can craft their very own My First Week of School Bunting Banner, showcasing their daily writing adventures. These can be proudly displayed on bulletin boards, adding a personalized touch to your classroom decor. Teachers, you have the flexibility to integrate these prompts seamlessly into your curriculum. Use one worksheet a day to fuel daily writing practice or compile a unique classbook using different templates for each child. With options as diverse as your students' personalities, this Back to School Writing Prompts Pack offers an engaging and fun way to usher in the school year.

UK and US spelling version available in the downloadable product.

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$25 Nutcracker Themed Christmas School Unit Bundle ($39 value)

Combines Nutcracker and the Mouse King Picture Book Study, Nutcracked Novel Study and Vocabulary, Guided Nutcracker Descriptive Essay, Kingdom of Sweets Project, Kingdom of Sweets Project Research, and BONUS: Nutcracker Ballet Mini Introduction Lesson. Also includes bonus files to combine all these units into a 20-Day Christmas School Lesson.

Nutcracker and the Mouse King Picture Book Study ($5 Value)

This study works excellent as an introduction to studying the Nutcracker Ballet.

The materials are based on the picture book The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, the original Story by ETA Hoffman, illustrated by Gail de Marcken, and the Story adapted by Wren Mayse. The aim is for the description features to enhance the readers' understanding and interpretation of the Story.

What is Included: 23 Pages Total

· Goal and Instructional Pages for Teacher

· Lesson Plans for 10-days of lessons

· Pre-Reading Notes Page (1 page)

· Discussion Questions (9 pages)

· Story Outline (Plot Outline) (2 pages)

· Battle Plan Outline (2 pages)

· Answer Keys (4 pages)

Nutcracked Novel Study and Vocabulary ($8 Value)

Novel Study: These materials for Susan Adrian's novel Nutcracked aim to enhance readers' understanding and interpretation of the Story.

What is Included: 40 Pages

· Goal and Instructional Pages for Teacher

· Lesson Plans for 15-days of lessons- Incorporate vocabulary work in

· Discussion Questions (11 pages)

· Reality vs. Fantasy-Journal (1 page)

· Reality vs. Fantasy-Teaching Worksheet Activity (1 page)

· Reality vs. Fantasy-2 Worksheets (1 page each)

· Georgie's Problems (Conflict Worksheet) (1 page)

· Plot Diagram (1 page)

· Final Test (2 Options) (2 pages each)

· Answer Keys (8 pages)

Vocabulary: In general, the goal for finding vocabulary words within a novel is for students to encounter words they may not have seen or heard before and then understand their meaning in the text and in their everyday lives.

What is Included: 31 Pages

· Goals and Instructional Pages for Teacher

· Master Word Lists (3 pages)

· Student Dictionary (11 pages)

· Crossword Puzzles (3 pages)

· Word Search (1 page)

· Vocabulary in Context Worksheet (2 pages)

· Final Test (1 page)

· Answer Keys (6 pages)

Guided Nutcracker Descriptive Essay ($5 Value)

This guided descriptive essay asks students to describe a nutcracker. There are three separate options to use based on the level and ability of your students.

Option 1: A full five-paragraph essay with three body paragraphs and an introduction and conclusion are required. This includes a planning page, a student requirement page, and a rubric.

Option 2: A fill-in-the-blank essay is used for young writers learning to spell and write. It includes a planning page, a student-required description, and a nutcracker to color according to the description.

Option 3: A Full five-paragraph essay with three body paragraphs, an introduction, and a conclusion is required. This includes a planning page, a student requirement page, and a rubric. A little less is required for this level.

What is Included: 15 Pages

· Goals and Instructional Pages for Teachers

· Younger Student Options Explanations

· Student Requirements Handout

· Rubric

· Planning Page

· Fill in the Blank Essay

· Fill in the Blank Planning Page

· Color and Decorate Nutcracker

· Younger Essay Requirements

· Younger Essay Rubric

· Younger Essay Planning Page

· Writing Page

Kingdom of Sweets Project ($5 Value)

The goal for this project is for your child/students to practice using area and perimeter. They will also practice spatial awareness as they plan for elements to fit within the area provided. The different areas they will place on their maps are based on the realms represented in the Nutcracker Ballet (when visiting after Marie/Clara rescues the Nutcracker/Prince)

Children/students can practice following instructions and requirements by following the assignment's instructions.

What is Included: 9 Pages

· Goals and Instructions for Teachers

· Instructions/Requirements

· Example

· Rubric

· Legends Page.

· Elements Page

· Separate 11x14 printable graph page

Kingdom of Sweets Project Research Extension ($5 Value):

This project aims to help your child/students practice their research skills. They will pick one of the "realms" or regions based on the realms represented in the Nutcracker Ballet (when visiting after Marie/Clara rescues the Nutcracker/Prince). Children/students can practice following instructions and requirements by following the assignment's instructions. Two options are available to complete the report. 1. Predesigned Research Page or 2. Written Research Report (with introduction and conclusion). An optional presentation extension is available for students to create a project based on architecture, dress, or food research done on their report. Rubrics and student instructions are available for each report/and the Presentation.

What is Included: 12 Pages

• Goals and Instruction Page for Teachers (1 page)
• Student Instructions/Requirements (1 page)
• Student Report Pages (2 pages)
• Rubric For Report on Student Report Pages (1 page)
• Student Instructions/Requirements for Presentation (1 page)
• Rubric for Presentation (1 page)

BONUS: Nutcracker Ballet Mini Introduction Lesson ($4 Value)

This mini-unit is the perfect accompaniment to introducing the Nutcracker Ballet. Students will learn information about the Composer and the ballet composition. There is also a listening journal (you will need to make multiple copies for each piece you listen to) and a story map (upper and lower-level options) for students to use as they follow along with the ballet to increase their understanding and interpretation of the events happening.

What is Included: 14 Pages Total

· Goal and Instructional Pages for Teacher

· Composer Notes (1 page)

· Composition Notes (1 page)

· Story Map (Upper (5 pages)/lower level) (1 pagethe description multiple copies as needed)

· Listening Journal (1 page- use multiple copies as needed)

This Bundle also includes a Bundle Guide:12 Pages ($3 value)

· Goals and Instructions for the Bundle (1 page)

· Brief Bundle Overview (1 page)

· 20 Days of Lesson Plans (5 pages) (helps combine all units into one)

· Page with suggested arts and crafts links (2 pages)

Look for other Christmas School Bundle Units on my website or TeachShare storefront.

Teacher Resource: Christmas Card Coloring Activity

This Christmas Card Coloring Activity is a fun and creative way for students to celebrate the holiday season while practicing fine motor skills and artistic expression. The resource includes a set of beautifully designed Christmas card templates featuring festive images like Santa Claus, Christmas trees, snowflakes, reindeer, and holiday decorations. Each card is blank inside, allowing students to add their own personal holiday message or greeting.

Perfect for classroom use, this activity encourages students to use their imagination, choose their favorite colors, and create custom holiday cards. It’s an excellent way to incorporate seasonal cheer into art lessons or a fun holiday project. The completed cards can be shared with family, friends, or displayed around the classroom to spread holiday joy.

Includes:

• Printable Christmas card designs

Ideal for:

• Classroom holiday parties
• End-of-year gifts
• Group or individual creative projects

This teacher resource is sure to engage students and create lasting memories as they craft their own festive, one-of-a-kind Christmas cards.