Elementary School Arts & Music Activities

Just Print & Play! Do you need engaging classical music activities? This classical music activity pack features 6 listening activities to experience! The Star Rating and Emoji guides are included as a fun reference (color/b&w.) Also great for sub plans & sub tubs!

Featured Music:

• Tabuh-Tabuhan, Colin McPhee

Brain Break Activities:

1. Listening Sheet - There are no wrong answers! Students can note how they feel and what they imagine while listening to a selected piece of music. Choose from musical instruments, nature scenes, colors, and more.
2. Weather & Feelings - Weather is a recurring theme in classical music. Does a musical piece remind the listener of a snowy day or a cheerful sunny afternoon? Students can select the weather symbols that come to mind. Is the music happy or sad? A set of emotional characters allows your group to pick the feelings that best relate to a piece of music.
3. Listen & Color a Carnival - Students can color their own carnival while listening to the selected music! Which carnival rides and activities would best fit a piece of music? Does the tempo feel like a roller coaster or a peaceful swing ride in the sky? Choose a tasty treat from the snack bar, then stop at the prize booth before finishing. There are no wrong answers!
4. Emoji Checkbox Listening - This listening sheet style is all about checkboxes! Students note how they feel and what they imagine while listening to a selected piece of music. Choose from musical instruments, nature scenes, colors, and more! Time, nature, settings, instruments, and colors are also listed. Students color in the emojis that best describe their listening experience in the emoji grid. The 'Inspiration Box' can be used for inspired drawing, journaling, notes, poetry, etc.
5. 1-5 Star Rating Guide in color
6. 1-5 Star Rating Guide in black & white
7. Emoji Rating Guide in color
8. Emoji Rating Guide in black & white
9. Word Composer - compose a list of new words using letters from the composer's name. Add a timer for an extra challenge!
10. Drawing/Writing Page - a freestyle approach to listening! Students can draw a scene inspired by the music selection or use the page as a writing space. Great for bulletin boards and displays!

Embark on a 12-month musical journey through time with the Classical Journey Bundle! ♬

Add a touch of mindful music to any season, holiday, or composer unit study. With over 150 categorized classical pieces, the Classical Journey Bundle offers an engaging printable for every occasion. Each month unlocks a curated selection of themed classical music pieces, perfectly paired with a holiday or season!

DIRECTED DRAWINGS SUMMERTIME

Do you need some fun & engaging SUMMER THEMED ACTIVITIES?

Students will love following these step by step illustrations so much they might forget they’re learning! These are directions for independent directed drawing. After each drawing page will be a "Creativity Challenge" page. Place at a center or project for the class to work on one at a time.

HOW TO USE

⭐early finishers

⭐morning work

⭐inside recess

⭐Draw & Write Center

WRITING CENTER EXTENSIONS

These cards work great in writing centers!

label your picture,

write a sentence,

write a story,

write a poem,

write non-fiction

DRAWINGS INCLUDE

sunglasses

lemonade

watermelon

sand bucket

sun

popsicle

ice cream cone

flip flops

cap

tree

WHAT'S INCLUDED
►10 THEMED step by step drawing directions
►10 Creativity Challenges (pages to accompany each drawing that encourage students to show their creativity by extending what they have learned)

► 22 full pages color version

► 22 full pages B&W version

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Doodling is great fun, but it also provides many developmental benefits for children. Doodling helps kids of all ages to develop and refine their fine motor skills, which is essential for writing, cutting and many other activities that children will do throughout their lives. In addition, doodling encourages visual analysis, increases the ability to concentrate, and boosts creative thinking. And of course, it’s just plain fun!

This packet includes 50 pages of doodle starters to inspire children.

Some ways to use these pages:

Give children a doodle page when they need a brain break.

Print just the pages you want to enhance a classroom theme or concept that you are studying.

Have the pages available for students who finish a lesson early.

Put them in your sub tub.

Use these in your “calming corner” for children who need help with self-regulation

This Alphabet worksheet consists of 2 sections. First section allows student to trace the uppercase and lowercase with marker. Students can use pipe cleaner or playdough to make the letters. Student is required to draw an object starts with the assigned letter.

This is perfect for alphabet literacy center! This 26 page alphabet activity packet gives students the opportunity to recognize their upper and lowercase alphabet letters. This would make a great literacy station or morning work activity.

⭐What's Included⭐

• 26 Alphabet Printables-One for Each Letter of the Alphabet
• TeachShare Easel Version of These Printables

Use this alphabet activity during your:

• morning work
• alphabet introduction
• literacy centers
• small group activities
• Science of Reading Activities
• homework

TeachShare B10-Alphabet worksheet

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

• Snowflake Crown Craft template,
• Editable Snowflake Name puzzles,
• Snowflake 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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This Elementary art lesson is a student-tested activity that teaches about Mondrian's abstract art and the artist Mondrian and art vocabulary. I was surprised to see my student's work! They enjoyed it. I told them to create an abstract art and later they had to explain it to me so they could go on the wall of fame.

This resource includes:

- Teacher’s guide for 2 - 45-minute lesson

- 3 worksheets

- A presentation on the work of Piet Mondrian

- Background information on Piet Mondrian

Skills Developed in this lesson:

- Learn art vocabulary; Mondrian life and work; abstract art.

- Fine motor skills

Bring the cozy fall season into the classroom with these fun and engaging Fall Cut and Paste Crafts! With 12 different fall-themed crafts to choose from, students will love cutting out and assembling their own seasonal creations. Each page features a unique fall design, including items like a pumpkin, scarecrow, corn cob, and more. The crafts are perfect for helping young learners develop fine motor skills while celebrating the beauty of autumn.

Contents:

• 12 fall-themed crafts, including a pumpkin, scarecrow, corn cob, and other autumn items
• Each page features easy-to-see cutting lines and separate craft pieces
• A finished craft image displayed in the top corner of each page for reference

How It’s Used: Teachers can easily print out the pages, and students can cut along the lines, piece together the craft parts, and glue them in place. Each craft comes with a finished picture to guide students as they assemble their fall-themed creations.

Why You’ll Love It: These crafts offer a hands-on activity that combines creativity with fine motor skill practice. Teachers will enjoy how simple it is to prepare, while students will love crafting their own fall-themed decorations. The clear cutting lines and reference images make it easy for young learners to work independently or with minimal guidance.

Features:

• Ready-to-print pages with clear cutting lines and separate pieces for each craft
• Encourages fine motor skill development in a fun, seasonal activity
• Crafts include a variety of fall themes that students can relate to and enjoy
• Ideal for preschool and kindergarten classrooms, homeschooling, or daycare centers

Who This is For:

• Preschool and kindergarten teachers looking for fun and creative fine motor activities
• Homeschoolers wanting to add seasonal crafts to their curriculum
• Daycare providers seeking engaging, skill-building crafts for young children
• After-school programs or enrichment centers focusing on arts and crafts
• Parents looking for simple and fun fall activities to do with their children at home

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Need a way to introduce or reinforce color words for back to school? This resource plans it with daily activities to use for your kindergarten learners. Students will:

• Learn to recognize all the major color words
• Work on fine motor skills with coloring, tearing, cutting, etc.
• Work on gross motor skills as they sing and dance when singing the songs

You can even have students wear the color of the day for a fun bonus!

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❤️Share the love with this delicious Valentine’s Day themed tic tac toe game!

✏️Use as a fun activity in your classroom or send a digital copy home as a Valentine’s Day treat!

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✅Includes: (2 Pages)

☑ Game board (1 Page)

☑ Game pieces (1 Page)

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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!

Calling all young designers and engineers! Today, we're embarking on a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) adventure to create and explore the energetic world of cars!

What's Included?

1. **Design Your Dream Car (Art & Design)
   **Print out the provided car template, cut out the pieces, fold them along the designated lines, and assemble your 3D car model using glue. You can even decorate it with your favorite colors and details!
   Draw & design a one-of-a-kind car [or design the 3D one] showcasing its unique features and design.
2. Powering Your Ride (Science)
   Energy in Motion: Cars are amazing machines that use different forms of energy to move. Think about at least THREE different forms of energy used in a car and describe them in your own words.
   For example:
   Chemical Energy: Where does the energy come from that fuels the car? Is it gasoline, electricity, or something else?
   Kinetic Energy: Once the car starts moving, what kind of energy does it possess?
   Other Forms of Energy: Are there any other types of energy at play in a car's operation (e.g., sound energy, thermal energy)
3. **Narrative Time (English)
   **Let them imagine themselves taking a fantastic ride in their dream car! It's time to write a short story or narrative describing their exciting journey.

⭐Forms of Energy Booklet with Sorting + Coloring Activities⭐

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This fun and engaging pack of Mardi Gras Writing Prompts is great for Mardi Gras activities and Mardi Gras Craftivity. These Shrove Tuesday writing crafts are perfect for Grades 1 to 5.

Your students can also use these mask templates to make their adorable Mardi Gras Mask and put them on like that.

Includes:

▪︎ 6 different Mardi Gras Writing Prompts (inclusive of Acrostic Poem writing and five senses writing)

▪︎2 different Mardi Gras masks templates

▪︎Mardi Gras hat template

▪︎A blank mask template for your kiddos to design their own masks.

Just print, color, make and write.

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These heart projects are ideal for Valentine’s Day, Earth Day because of the use of recycled materials, or any time of the year. 2 hands-on and engaging projects help develop students’ fine motor skills and eye-hand coordination while students create magnificent artwork.

Designed for Kindergarten through 5th grade students, National Core Fine Arts Standards and TEKs (Texas) are also included along with project adaptations for working with students with special needs. 

This resource is in a PDF file and contains 15 pages. It includes:

• Cross-curricular lesson with detailed instructions and photos for 2 projects
• Project adaptations for working with students with special needs
• Suggestions for project variations and scaffolding students with instructions
• Heart drawing guide & templates
• Cross-curricular and literacy connections
• Heart facts
• Ideas for assessment
• National Core Arts Standards and TEKS (Texas) for 3rd-5th grades

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Down in the Art Room

This Lunar New Year Handprint Craft- offers 4 designs for 2025 Year of the Snake Chinese New Year-perfect for preschoolers, toddlers, and babies to make as gifts or for keepsakes.

Handprint crafts are a fun, hands-on way to engage toddlers and preschoolers while building important skills. They help children strengthen fine motor control as they paint, press, and decorate, which supports early writing skills.

These crafts also offer a great sensory experience, letting kids explore textures and colors with their hands. Plus, handprint projects make for memorable keepsakes that capture a moment in time, perfect for sharing with families or displaying in the classroom.

This Lunar New Year handprint art bundle is a simple but meaningful way to combine creativity with learning!

What's Included:

1 file- 8 PDF pages

Each design comes with one blank template and one example design.

How to Use:

1. Download: Once your purchase is confirmed, download the file directly to your computer.
2. Print: Print at home or at a local print shop like Costco, Walgreens, or Staples.
3. Create: Follow the easy instructions included to create your unique handprint art masterpieces.

Paper Recommendation: For best results, use cardstock.

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Please Note:

• Digital Only: This listing is for a digital download; no physical items will be shipped.
• Color Variation: Due to differences in monitors and printing processes, colors may vary slightly.
• Personal Use Only: These files are intended for personal use and cannot be resold.

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Unleash your students' creativity and celebrate the magic of music with these Taylor Swift-Inspired End of Era Coloring Pages! Perfect for a range of grade levels, these unique coloring sheets are designed to mark the end of the school year with a harmonious blend of art and fun.

What's Included:

• 8 Coloring Pages
• Educational Value: Enhance fine motor skills, color recognition, and creative expression while subtly incorporating the joy of music into your classroom activities.
• Variety for All Ages: Our pages range from simple designs for younger students to more detailed and complex patterns for older children, ensuring every student finds something they love.
• End of Year Celebration: Use these pages as a fun and relaxing activity to commemorate the end of the school year, allowing students to unwind and reflect on their accomplishments.
• Printable Easy-to-print PDF files
• Versatile Use: Perfect for art lessons, end-of-year activities, classroom decor, or as a special gift for students to take home.

Benefits for Teachers:

• Engagement: Keep students engaged and excited as they color their favorite Taylor Swift-inspired scenes and motifs.
• Stress Relief: Provide a relaxing and enjoyable activity that helps students wind down after a busy school year.

Ideal For:

• Classroom Use: Art projects, free-time activities, or a creative end-of-year celebration.
• Gifts: Great for creating personalized gifts for students to remember their school year by.

Teach kids to honor the Godly women in their life with these printable Mother’s Day cards and crafts with Bible verses.

Included are several options to create sweet & meaningful crafts and cards this Mother’s Day.

Each craft has the Bible verse Proverbs 31:30.

As you go through this packet, you will find a cover page for each of the activities. They will have a more detailed description, instructions & helpful visuals!

Save time coming up with something cute and creative for Mother's Day by choosing from these options!

Included

Mother’s Day Flower Coloring Craft: Print one sheet per student, they use crayons/markers to color the flower. This image has “I Love You!” in a heart on the flower, “Happy Mother’s Day” on the top of the pot, and Proverbs 31:30 on the bottom of the pot.

Mother’s Day Flower Dip and Dap Painting Craft: Print one sheet per student, they use a q tip to dip in paint and dab the flower. This image also has “I Love You!” in a heart on the flower, “Happy Mother’s Day” on the top of the pot, and Proverbs 31:30 on the bottom of the pot.

Mother's Day Flower Coloring Craft and Card: Print one sheet front and back per student. This easily folds to make a simple card. Provided in black and white for coloring. The front has a flower with a blank heart, “Happy Mother’s Day” on it and Prov. 31:30. On the inside is a heart that says “I Love You” below

Mother's Day Flower Painting Craft and Card: Print one sheet front and back per student. This easily folds to make a simple card. Provided in black and white for coloring. Provided in color and blank petals for them to dip and dap in paint the flower. The front has a flower with a blank heart, “Happy Mother’s Day” on it and Prov. 31:30. On the inside is a heart that says “I Love You” below

Mother’s Day Interactive Flower Craft Card : This is a unique and interactive card. Print two sheets per student. Does require some cutting, folding and pasting. Print two sheets her student. Students color the flower petals, cut the flower in half and glue unto the provided card template to make it open up into a little card.

Spark Your Imagination in Fairyland!

This enchanting coloring book whisks you away to a magical land filled with 25 delightful fairies and their fantastical world!

• Perfect for Kindergarteners: Large, simple illustrations with thick outlines are ideal for little hands to color.
• Hours of Fun: 25 unique coloring pages provide hours of creative coloring enjoyment.

Let your little artist explore their creativity and bring Fairyland to life, one vibrant color at a time!

Headbands

2 French designs and 2 English designs for the K-3 classroom

Making these fun and simple headbands are always a HIT with the littles. A quick no prep activity is just what every teacher needs. Copy, cut and paste. Students can wear these all day on the day of the Solar Eclipse or on the day after. A little sweet tongue in cheek headband!

How to use this:

Set it out as a self-guided activity with materials, pencils, glue sticks, and scissors for students to use.

Create the headbands as a whole class activity and watch as students help each other measure the headbands together.

Teacher assisted for the littles, and you can easily cut and glue (or staple if that is easier).

What's included in this resource:

-1 head band design with 'J'ai survecu l'eclipse solaire 2024"

-1 head band design with 'Je suis sain et sauf apres l'eclipse solaire 2024'

-1 head band design with 'I survived the Solar Eclipse 2024"

-1 head band design with 'I mark myself safe from Solar Eclipse 2024'

Directions:

-Colour the sun rays yellow or leave them white

-Simply cut along the dotted line around the sun rays, then cut the strips for attaching around the child’s head.

-glue each strip to either side of the sun/eclipse shape

What grade level is appropriate?

I personally feel that this resource is ideal for any students from K-2 although those in Grade 3 may love these headbands too!

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What grade level:

I personally use these texts with Grade 1 and Grade 2 students in French Immersion. I feel confident that students from K-3 will find these most useful and teachers can come back to the texts with any students who may be experiencing challenges in their French reading skills. Core French teachers will be sure to add the resource to their repertoire for Grades 4 to 6 as they learn to read and write at the Junior level.

If you love this resource:

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***4. French Number Line

***5. French Attention Grabbers

***6. French Speaking Passport

***7. French Pyramid Reading

Some of the Benefits of this resource:

1. Students use hands on materials
2. Boost confidence in French language acquisition with whole group, small group, independent work, and one-to-one instruction using the same resource
3. Fun headband that they can wear around school and at home
4. Students grow in independence at their own pace
5. Reinforce the fun and excitement of this once in a lifetime opportunity
6. Social wellness and personal autonomy in using French in the classroom
7. Scaffold and support language acquisition, oral communication, and writing skills
8. Headbands are a 100% successful activity at this age group!

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Are you looking to have your preschooler learn color matching? This collection of color identification worksheets and sorting games will turn your toddler into a color pro!

Includes:

   ✏ 12 Color flashcards

   ✏ 12 coloring worksheets

   ✏ 12 color-sorting jars with items

   ✏ Game board with dice and game pieces

   ✏ 7 Differentiated color-matching worksheets

These sheets work perfectly to laminate and reuse over and again. Don't waste precious printer ink for printables that can only be used once!

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This bundle is perfect for school that have stem curriculum and want to get families and friends Related Products

It includes our top selling Family STEAM night resource that makes planning easy for you! It also has letters explaining what stem/steam education is; perfect for handing out as parents come in, The Sammie STEAM activity is perfect for taking home at the end of the night to keep families going full steam ahead!

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