Elementary School Handwriting Independent Work Packet

Do you want to save precious planning time? Start the new school year with a music appreciation toolbox! This power bundle includes four popular activity packs. Explore the solar system without leaving the classroom! Listen to an animal-themed carnival by Camille Saint-Saëns. Experience all four seasons and become familiar with Vivaldi's most popular suite. At the end of the year, wind down and settle in with the music of Tchaikovsky's world-renowned "The Nutcracker!" 

Learning Objectives

• increased knowledge of popular classical music
• familiarity with the composer's works
• ability to recognize, and engage with, popular pieces of classical music
• identify different instrument sounds
• social-emotional exploration of feelings and moods within classical music
• creative expression by drawing and choosing colors related to a musical theme

Bundle Benefits:

• Save time! The music selections are already curated for you
• Add music appreciation to various lessons and unit studies
• Students explore social-emotional themes through listening
• Low-prep engaging and mindful activities for students
• Easily find the music on YouTube or your favorite music services
• No musical training is required - just print and play!

Students use musical context clues to understand the instruments, perceive differences, and identify social-emotional themes. The heart of these resources is the listening activities where student groups listen to the piece together and note their observations. These open-ended activities allow students to compare notes, ask questions, discuss different parts of the work, and improve their listening skills.

► The Planets by Gustav Holst Classical Music Listening Activities Packet

"My students LOVED being able to use this while listening to and learning about The Planets! They loved being able to draw their own scenes whilst listening!!" - Music with Maarika

Children are fascinated by the solar system, so it's no wonder that they enjoy classical music with a space theme! "The Planets" by Gustav Holst is a great place to start. This packet contains a set of listening activities to introduce children to the orchestration and harmony of Gustav Holst's "The Planets!"

Learning Objectives

• increased knowledge of planets, their characteristics, and the solar system
• familiarity with the composer's works
• ability to recognize, and engage with, popular pieces of classical music
• identify different instrument sounds
• social-emotional exploration of feelings and moods within classical music
• creative expression by drawing and choosing colors related to a musical theme

Printable Listening Sheets Include: (five pages per piece)

The Planets • Mars, the Bringer of War • Venus, the Bringer of Peace • Mercury, the Winged Messenger • Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity • Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age • Uranus, the Magician • Neptune, the Mystic

• Pluto, the Unpredictable (Bernstein and the New York Philharmonic)

• Earth (Jun Nagao)

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 the musical instruments, nature scenes, colors, and more.

Weather & Feelings - Weather is a recurring theme in classical music. Does a musical piece remind the listener of a snowy day or 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.

Emoji Checkboxes - Students can use checkboxes to note how they feel and what they imagine while listening to a selected piece of music. Choose from the musical instruments, nature scenes, colors, and more!

Color a Carnival - Which carnival rides and activities 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!

Listen and Color - There's plenty of space for drawing, coloring, or journaling! Students can decorate the box in their own music-inspired way while choosing creative keywords that best describe their listening experience.

► Carnival of the Animals Classical Music Listening Activity Packet with Easel

"Best Carnival of the Animals resource I've purchased." - Faith S.

The Carnival of the Animals Activity Packet introduces students to the music of Camille Saint-Saëns. With these listening activities, students will become familiar with each character in this work and develop a deeper appreciation for the music.

Students use musical context clues to understand the instruments, perceive differences, and identify shared characteristics across species. The heart of this resource is the listening activities where student groups listen to the piece together and note their observations. This resource allows students to compare notes, ask questions, discuss different parts of the work, and improve their listening skills.

There are fourteen movements based on animals, including elephants, birds, tortoises, and even lions! From the magical notes of "Aquarium" to the soothing strings of "The Swan," Saint-Saëns' "The Carnival of the Animals" is a wondrous musical journey.

Learning Objectives

• increased knowledge of The Carnival of the Animals
• compare/contrast which instruments represent animal sounds and behavior
• familiarity with the composer's works
• ability to recognize, and engage with, popular pieces of classical music
• identify different instrument sounds
• social-emotional exploration of feelings and moods within classical music
• creative expression by drawing and choosing colors related to a musical theme

Music Featured in Each Pack:

Introduction and Royal March of the Lion • Hens and Roosters • Wild Donkeys Swift Animals • Tortoises • The Elephant • Kangaroos • Aquarium • Characters with Long Ears • The Cuckoo in the Depths of the Woods • Aviary • Pianists • Fossils • The Swan • Finale

► Vivaldi Four Seasons Classical Music Listening Packet with Easel Activity

"This resource contains such a wide variety of listening reflection sheets!! My students loved using them as they listened, compared, and contrasted the various sections of Vivaldi's Four Seasons!" - Michelle B.

Introduce Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons" to your students! This activity pack now includes the original and new listening sheet formats. Choose your own Spring/Summer/Autumn/Winter adventure!

Learning Objectives

• increased knowledge of Italian composer Antonio Vivaldi
• observe seasonal/weather influences within a composition
• familiarity with the Baroque musical period
• familiarity with the composer's works
• ability to recognize, and engage with, popular pieces of music
• identify different instrument sounds
• social-emotional exploration of feelings and moods within the music
• creative expression by drawing and choosing colors related to a musical theme

Music Featured in Each Pack:

Spring • Summer • Autumn • Winter

► The Nutcracker Classical Music Listening Activity Packet with Easel Activity

"My students loved this resource as we learned about The Nutcracker. I used this resource as a review of what we had watched that day. I also used this as a time filler for my older students when they were done with their quizzes. It was great for all elementary grades! I recommend if you are teaching The Nutcracker and want something low prep and engaging." - Tawny H.

Do you need engaging music activities for December? "The Nutcracker" Listening Sheets will add festive cheer to your class party, homeschool meetups, or holiday family fun! There are 135 pages of four different activities included in this pack. Also great as sub plans and brain breaks!

Learning Objectives

• increased knowledge of The Nutcracker Suite
• familiarity with the composer's works
• ability to recognize, and engage with, popular pieces of classical music
• identify different instrument sounds
• social-emotional exploration of feelings and moods within classical music
• creative expression by drawing and choosing colors related to a musical theme

Music Featured in Each Pack:

Overture • The Christmas Tree • March • Gallop And Dance Of The Parents • The Presents Of Drosselmeyer • Grandfather Dance • Clara And The Nutcracker • Battle with the Mouse King • In The Christmas Tree • Waltz Of The Snowflakes • The Magic Castle On The Mountain Of Sweets • Clara And Prince Charming • Chocolate (Spanish Dance) • Coffee (Arabian Dance) • Tea (Chinese Dance) • Trepak (Russian Dance) • Dance Of The Reed Pipes • Polichinelle (The Clown) • Waltz Of The Flowers • Pas De Deux (3rd Movement contains "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy") • Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy • Grand Finale

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!

My Alphabet Tracing Handwriting Without Tears Practice Sheets and Coloring Book product is a fun and effective way to get your child or students ready for school. This comprehensive resource is packed with activities that will help develop letter recognition skills, fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and handwriting abilities.

Here are some of the activities you will find in over 260 pages:

• Dot-to-dot letter tracing
• Alphabet writing practices
• 3D letters to color
• 3D words to color
• Directions on how to form each letter
• Uppercase and lowercase letter tracing
• Lined paper for advanced practice
• Dot coloring activities for letters identification and learning
• Colorable pictures combined with search-and-find activities

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With a focus on interactive learning, this book features dot-to-dot activities that will keep small kids engaged and independently entertained.

They will love the colorful illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions as they work their way through the alphabet coloring pages.

And when they're ready to start practicing their handwriting, the alphabet writing practice pages are just what they need.

Designed specifically for kids ages 3-5, our Handwriting Prep for Preschoolers book is the perfect way to prepare your child for the challenges of school.

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These numbered playdough mats are available in colored and black & white versions for your printing convenience.

Mats are available in numbers 1-10 and encourage students to use fine motor skills as they work on number identification and counting.

These mats can be used in several ways and in several interest areas throughout your classroom.My students enjoy using these in the writing center but these would be a great addition to your math center or as a busy bin activity.

These mats should be printed and laminated to:

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3. For long term classroom use.

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This 17-page alphabet and shapes tracing packet is great for young learners to practice their fine motor skills by writing the letters of the alphabet and cutting out shapes.

Use this alphabet writing and tracing packet for students who need additional work or for a fun cut-and-paste activity with the shapes pages.

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WHAT IS INCLUDED?

• 17-page PDF file
• colored alphabet tracing pages
• black & white alphabet tracing pages (perfect for a bonus coloring activity!)
• cut & paste activity

HOW IT WORKS

1. Easily print the resource from your computer.

2. Students can practice drawing different lines.

3. Let students cut out the shapes and paste them onto the blank template.

4. Students can practice their fine motor skills by tracing the letters of the alphabet.

WHO IS IT FOR?

• Elementary School Teachers: You'll love this as a resource for your students to practice their fine motor skills while having fun!
• Homeschooling Parents: Use this resource to help your child strengthen their fine motor skills.

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, glue, and pencils.

Perfect way to start your 3rd graders' day! These are designed to be a quick morning work option to cover a social emotional learning / character education topic & a spiral review of grade 3 math skills. Also great for handwriting practice - both print & cursive.

Includes a positive affirmation with student friendly definition. Handwriting practice of positive affirmation in both print & cursive. Also includes a daily math minute for spiral review / warm-up.

Math skills covered in this 9 week set:

• 2 digit addition & subtraction with & without regrouping

(grade 2 review)

• rounding to the nearest 10 & 100
• 3 digit addition & subtraction with & without regrouping
• solving for the unknown in addition & subtraction equations
• multiples of 5, 10 & 100
• place value
• comparing 2, 3, & 4 digit numbers
• addition tables

Character traits / affirmations included in this set:

I am

• helpful
• courageous
• ambitious
• inspiring
• reliable
• understanding
• considerate
• appreciative
• unique
• humble
• confident
• passionate
• conscientious
• reasonable
• idealistic
• quirky
• admirable
• honest
• curious
• selfless
• easy-going
• helpful
• Tactful
• Tolerant
• Pioneering
• curious
• Visionary
• Patient
• Inspirational
• wise
• Persistent
• Humorous
• Punctual
• Resourceful
• Responsible
• intelligent
• mindful
• proactive
• authentic
• Self-disciplined
• strong
• effective
• Reserved
• Intuitive
• thankful

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This printable Early Finisher Folder is a versatile resource for Pre-K, Kindergarten, and First Grade students. It includes a variety of worksheets such as tracing shapes, letters, and number words, as well as activities like drawing, creating stories, and practicing sentence writing. Teachers can use this folder with the whole class or for independent work.

Benefits

• Engaging worksheets for early finishers

• Activities that promote fine motor skills and creativity

• Opportunities for independent learning

Instructions/Tips for Implementation

Introduce the Early Finisher Folder to your students and explain the different activities they can do when they complete their tasks early. Encourage creativity and independence by allowing students to choose which worksheets to work on.

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Help young learners master the letter S with this comprehensive handwriting packet! Designed for preschool to first grade, it includes various tracing and writing activities to develop fine motor skills and letter recognition. Ideal for classrooms and homeschooling, these printable worksheets make learning the alphabet engaging and effective.

Help young learners master the letter S with these engaging Letter S Handwriting Worksheets! Perfect for preschool, kindergarten, and first grade, these Letter of the Week activities include tracing, writing, and fine motor skill development. Designed for early childhood education, these alphabet practice sheets are ideal for homeschool, classroom use, or back-to-school handwriting practice. Boost letter recognition and writing confidence with these printable handwriting worksheets, perfect for alphabet curriculum and fun letter learning activities. Download now and make letter learning exciting for your students!

This resource offers:

• Multiple pages for practicing writing the letter S.
• Tracing and writing "I see" sentences.
• Tracing and writing "S is for" sentences.
• Creating and writing sentences using words that start with S.
• Story writing prompts with S words.
• Drawing activities to match sentences.

Perfect for enhancing handwriting skills and letter identification in young students.

Purpose and Benefits

This resource offers a structured approach to teaching the letter S, focusing on:

• Letter Formation: Guiding students through the correct strokes to write both uppercase and lowercase S.
• Fine Motor Skills Development: Activities that enhance hand-eye coordination essential for handwriting.
• Letter Recognition: Exercises aimed at identifying the letter S in various contexts, reinforcing familiarity.

By incorporating these worksheets into your lessons, you can streamline your planning process and provide engaging, no-prep activities that align with early childhood education standards.

Key Features

• Diverse Practice Pages: Multiple worksheets dedicated to writing the letter S, ensuring ample practice.

• Sentence Tracing and Writing:

  • Pages for tracing and writing "I see the..." sentences.
  • Pages for "S is for..." sentences.
  • Pages encouraging students to create sentences using words that start with S.

• Story Writing Prompts: Pages prompting students to write stories about words beginning with S, fostering creativity and application.

• Illustration Opportunities: Worksheets that combine tracing sentences with drawing, allowing students to connect words with images.

• Word Tracing with Visuals:

  • Pages for tracing words that start with S, accompanied by pictures for coloring.
  • Pages for tracing words with space for students to draw corresponding images.

• Letter Identification Activities:

  • Pages where students color bubbles matching the letter S, covering uppercase, lowercase, and mixed cases.
  • Pages focusing on identifying words that begin with S by coloring corresponding pictures, with a word bank for assistance.

Enhance your alphabet curriculum with this comprehensive set of Letter S Handwriting Worksheets. Designed to be both educational and enjoyable, these printables are perfect for classroom settings, homeschooling, or additional practice at home. Download now to provide your students with the tools they need to succeed in their handwriting journey!

Improve your students handwriting skills with this fun and engaging handwriting worksheets and letter identification printables alphabet activity packet for the letter S. From tracing and learning to write and identify the letter Ss, these worksheets will get your preschool student, kindergartner or first grader well on their way to forming neat and legible penmanship as well as learning to identify the letter Ss. Click for more information and get your hands on this comprehensive handwriting package today!

❤️ What's included with Letter S Handwriting Worksheets Letter of the Week Alphabet Activities:

• Several different worksheets to practice learning to write the letter Ss
• 3 different worksheets that provide practice for tracing and writing I see the sentences
• 3 different worksheets that provide practice for tracing and writing S is for sentences
• 3 different worksheets that provide practice for creating and writing sentences and stories using a word that starts with the letter Ss
• 12 different worksheets for students to practice writing a story about a given word that starts with the letter Ss
• 12 different worksheets for students to practice tracing and writing a I see the sentence that includes a word that starts with the letter Ss. The students also have the opportunity to draw a picture to match the sentence
• 12 different worksheets for students to practice tracing and writing a S is for sentence that includes a word that starts with the letter Ss. The students also have the opportunity to draw a picture to match the sentence
• 2 different worksheets for students to practice tracing words that start with the letter Ss. There is also a picture of each word that they can color
• 2 different worksheets for students to practice tracing words that start with the letter Ss. Students can then draw a picture to match the word
• 3 different worksheets for students to practice identifying the letter by coloring the bubbles that match the letter Ss. There is a page for uppercase S, lowercase s, and a combination of uppercase and lowercase letter Ss
• 2 different worksheets for students to practice identifying words that begin with the letter Ss by coloring the bubbles with the pictures that begin with letter Ss. There is also a word bank in case you need help identifying the picture

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This product asks comprehension questions that relate to the Disney television series, Secrets of Sulphur Springs, Season 1- Episode 1 - Once Upon a Time. This series is a coming of age series for students at the upper elementary and middle school level. As students are watching they can fill out the comprehension questions with help or work on the questions independently. Time travel through the 1980s, 1960s, and 1930s is covered, working together, communication, never giving up until the truth is discovered is covered in this series.

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Introducing the Cut and Paste Worksheet Pack - an exciting collection of 28 pages featuring a variety of vehicles and transport images. Young children will enjoy the interactive nature of coloring, cutting and pasting, making it an ideal resource for home, school, or playdates. Your students will color in the image located at the bottom of the page and cut out their colored image. Your students or child will then paste it onto the puzzle image provided. Immerse yourself in a world of wheels, wings, and sails with the Color Cut and Paste Pack - Vehicles Edition. Let your creativity soar, enjoy the thrill of puzzle-solving, and proudly display your completed masterpieces. Get ready for hours of educational fun and transportation-themed excitement. This engaging activity pack is not only fun but also promotes fine motor skills, creativity, and spatial awareness.

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This is a 12 page book study about cupcakes. It is geared towards Kinder and PreK students. It requires zero prep. Enjoy!

I hope you enjoy this fun winter learning packet freebie! Who says winter has to be gray and boring?

Empower your beginning writers with our 25 Print-and-Go Opinion Writing Activities! Designed for early writers, these engaging worksheets feature 2 fun options on each page with a sentence prompt: "I like _____ more than _____ because _____." Perfect for developing writing skills, these no-prep activities encourage students to express their opinions in a structured way. Ideal for kindergarten and early elementary classrooms, these printable sheets are a must-have for busy teachers. Get your students excited about writing with these easy-to-use, high-interest activities!

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Help your students gain a greater understanding of The Nutcracker Suite with this set of listening sheets! The Nutcracker Classical Music Activity Packet provides 268 pages of different activities that will help build a classical music foundation for your students. Its goal is to increase knowledge of The Nutcracker Suite and comprehension of scenes and characters.

See What's Inside

Be sure to check out the preview file above for a closer look into what this activity pack includes. You'll find 17 pages of activity demos, descriptions, and teacher testimonials!

Learning Objectives

• increased knowledge of The Nutcracker Suite
• familiarity with the composer's works
• ability to recognize, and engage with, popular pieces of classical music
• identify different instrument sounds
• social-emotional exploration of feelings and moods within classical music
• creative expression by drawing and choosing colors related to a musical theme

Music Featured in Each Pack:

Overture • The Christmas Tree • March • Gallop And Dance Of The Parents • The Presents Of Drosselmeyer • Grandfather Dance • Clara And The Nutcracker • Battle with the Mouse King • In The Christmas Tree • Waltz Of The Snowflakes • The Magic Castle On The Mountain Of Sweets • Clara And Prince Charming • Chocolate (Spanish Dance) • Coffee (Arabian Dance) • Tea (Chinese Dance) • Trepak (Russian Dance) • Dance Of The Reed Pipes • Polichinelle (The Clown) • Waltz Of The Flowers • Pas De Deux (3rd Movement contains "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy") • Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy • Grand Finale

Nutcracker Listening Activity Sheets (Located in Bonus File Section)

Music Rating Guides - full color/black & white

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.

Weather & Feelings - Weather is a recurring theme in classical music. Does a musical piece remind the listener of a snowy day or a pleasant 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.

Nutcracker Listen and Color Activity Sheets (22 pages)

Pair art with music! Students color the characters while listening to featured music from The Nutcracker. There are four categories of keywords to circle/highlight that describe their listening experience. Blank lines are for writing in their own words. There are no wrong answers! Discuss and display for further engagement.

"This is a fabulous resource! The kids really enjoyed deciding how the music made them feel. It ties well with the curriculum and I will definitely be using it again!" - Stephen G.

The Nutcracker Checkbox Listening Sheets (24 pages)

Emoji Rating Guide (14 emojis to choose from, color and b&w)

Listening Sheets - there are no wrong answers! Students can use the checkboxes to 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!

The Nutcracker Tracker (1 page)

Students can track their listening progress by coloring a box for each piece! Select a few or listen to all twenty-two!

The Nutcracker Jazz Suite by Duke Ellington (14 pages)

These Nutcracker-themed printable listening sheets offer creative music appreciation! Most performances online of the full suite range from twenty to thirty minutes. Students will recognize some of the most familiar pieces! Great for incorporating jazz into this seasonal favorite.

Nutcracker Fairytale Story (45 pages)

Nutcracker Story listening sheets combine music appreciation with a fairy tale theme! Students compose their wondrous tales by choosing the setting, characters, and familiar fairy tale objects inspired by the music. There’s also a drawing box for students to capture a scene from their imaginations. Discuss and display for further engagement!

"I don't feel like I do a very good job of teaching dance/music in our Arts Ed strands, so this was a handy resource as a way of guiding my teaching. I was surprised just how into the Nutcracker my students got!" - Nadine

The Nutcracker Story Writing Packet (30 pages)

These story sheets feature The Nutcracker! Compose a Nutcracker-themed story or use these activity pages for seasonal handwriting practice.

The Nutcracker Word Search (1 page)

No Prep! Word search activities offer many benefits for students. They can help students learn new vocabulary, improve spelling skills, and develop problem-solving abilities. These word search activities are great for reviewing musical concepts in a fun and challenging way! Word search activities also make engaging brain breaks and bell-ringers.

"My students enjoy doing something different in Music Class. This is the first time I used a word find. The students were engaged right away. I needed something to use after our Christmas performance. It was perfect and saved me a lot of time." - Bonnie

The Nutcracker Performance Journal (1 page)

No Prep! Do you need engaging activities to accompany "The Nutcracker?" Students can note their favorite elements from "The Nutcracker" with this scrapbook-style journal/coloring page! Includes favorite dance, scene, costume, moment, character, and music.

"Great to use with our Nutcracker unit. Thanks." - Deborah

The Nutcracker Music Note Matching Game/Center (24 pages)

Learning to read music can have many benefits for students. These colorful music note-matching cards and posters are easy to set up and fun to use! Note-matching games are a great activity for both individual and group learning. They are easy to set up and can be adapted to different skill levels, making them suitable for learners of all ages.

"This was a fun match-up game for my students! They had a fun time with this for a last day soft start!" - Jean

The Nutcracker Handwriting/Tracing Pack (20 pages)

Do you need fun & engaging handwriting activities for December? These tracing and handwriting practice sheets feature The Nutcracker! Each page has a number to trace and write, with a coloring practice at the bottom. Blank pages (with pictures) are also included for additional practice or story writing.

"Love these!" - Conrady Creations

The Nutcracker Scene List Performance Handouts (3 pages)

No Prep! Do you need a scene list to accompany "The Nutcracker?" Performances will vary, but this easy-to-use guide includes the scenes found in most productions! The scene list can be used to follow along, given as student handouts, or used as a planning page for your Nutcracker activities/units.

"My students enjoyed learning about the music from Nutcracker." - Leslie

The Nutcracker Bingo Game (38 pages)

Add this Bingo game to your Nutcracker unit or winter sub plans! Students will enjoy racing to find Clara, the Mouse King, Godfather Drosselmeyer, and more! There are also a few festive objects like cupcakes and ornaments. Great for printing on Astrobrights paper!

"My students LOVED playing Nutcracker BINGO. It was a great activity to use after we learned about the history of and read a version of The Nutcracker. They were extremely engaged, and it was a great review of characters and dances from the ballet/story." - Rebecca M.

The Nutcracker Posters (set of 12)

Bring the magic of The Nutcracker to life with these colorful Nutcracker-themed posters for your bulletin boards! Each poster showcases a beloved musical piece from this enchanting ballet, bringing the magic of the stage right into your classroom or homeschool.

From the dreamy Waltz of the Snowflakes to the exhilarating Chinese Dance, these visually stunning posters will transport you to the Land of Sweets. Perfect for music appreciation, dance classes, or simply adding a touch of holiday cheer, these posters are a must-have for any Nutcracker unit study!

Easel Activity

Pair an engaging digital listening board with these musical selections! Students use the highlight tool to choose keyword lists describing their listening experience. An answer box at the bottom allows students to write a brief description of their thoughts and feelings. Using the pen or any design tool provided, students can decorate a scene or upload an image to the frame! Each board features colorful clipart related to the music. As always, there are no wrong answers. Students can choose any combination of descriptors.

Grab this bundle to get 20% off handwriting and tracing the alphabet letters and cardinal numbers. Please check out each product in the bundle for more info!

This bundle has everything your child or student needs to:

• Learn numbers 1-100 and counting
• Learn alphabet letters A to Z
• practice handwriting
• practice identification of letters and numbers
• have fun coloring

Kickstart your students’ day with daily affirmations to support positive student mental health. Includes cursive and print positive affirmation to trace and a quick math warm-up! Designed to align with grade 3 math standards in a spiral review, this resource combines positive affirmations & handwriting practice with quick "math minutes" to inspire confidence and set a productive tone for the day.

Includes a positive affirmation with student friendly definition. Handwriting practice of positive affirmation in both print & cursive. Also includes a daily math minute for spiral review / warm-up.

Math skills covered in this 9 week (days 46 - 90) set:

• 3 digit addition & subtraction with & without regrouping
• add. / sub. & mult. / Div. Fact families
• multiplying and dividing within 100
• zero property & identity property of multiplication
• using array and equal groups
• multiples of 5 & 10
• comparing quotients and products
• solving for the unknown in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division equations

Character traits / affirmations included in this set:

I am

• collaborative
• truthfuls
• trategic
• blissful
• insightful
• Cheerful
• Eclectic
• bright
• Tenacious
• Assertive
• Sociable
• encouraging
• adventurous
• boisterous
• good natured
• kind
• innovative
• respectful
• neat
• honorable
• energetic
• open-minded
• methodical
• Charming
• Practical
• unwavering
• Noble
• big-hearted
• forthright
• attentive
• upbeat
• independent
• Gracious
• capable
• present
• friendly
• Astute
• nurturing
• unassuming
• empathetic
• self-aware
• imaginative
• knowledgeable
• Realistic
• dynamic

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Master the Letters of the Alphabet with this Comprehensive Letter Writing, Identification & Phonics Worksheet Bundle for Preschool, Kindergarten & 1st Grade

Empower your young learners to become confident readers and writers with this all-in-one Letters of the Alphabet Worksheet Bundle! Perfect for preschool, kindergarten, and first-grade students, this resource provides a variety of engaging activities designed to help children learn to write letters, identify them, and recognize their corresponding sounds.

This bundle includes a wide range of worksheets tailored to reinforce the letters of the alphabet through writing, drawing, and coloring activities that make learning fun and effective.

What’s Inside:

• Letter Writing Practice: Worksheets to help students learn to write the uppercase and lowercase letters with clear tracing lines and plenty of space for independent practice.
• Creative Writing: Inspire young minds with a story-writing worksheet where students craft a short story based on a given word that starts with each given letter.
• "I See the..." Sentences: Worksheets for students to trace and write simple "I see the..." sentences featuring a word that starts with each letter. Each worksheet includes space for students to draw a picture that matches the sentence, reinforcing comprehension.
• "This Letter is for..." Sentences: Worksheets that allow students to practice tracing and writing "This letter is for..." sentences, along with an opportunity to draw a matching picture. A fun and interactive way to connect letters with words!
• Tracing Words:

Worksheets for tracing and writing words that begin with each letter
paired with pictures to color.

Additional worksheets encourage students to trace and then draw their
own pictures to match the words.

• Letter Identification:
  Worksheets focused on identifying each letter by coloring bubbles that
  match the letter. Separate pages are provided for uppercase, lowercase,
  and a mix of both.

• Phonics and Word Recognition:
  Worksheets where students color the bubbles that contain pictures of
  objects starting with each letter. A helpful word bank is included to assist
  with picture identification.

Why Choose This Bundle?

1. Comprehensive Learning: Covers all aspects of letter recognition, writing, and phonics, ensuring students gain a solid foundation in literacy.
2. Engaging Activities: Keeps students interested and motivated with a variety of exercises that cater to different learning styles.
3. Creative Expression: Encourages creativity through drawing and story-writing, making learning more interactive and enjoyable.
4. Progressive Skill Development: Worksheets are designed to gradually build students’ confidence and abilities in recognizing and writing letters.

This Letter Worksheet Bundle is perfect for classroom use, homeschooling, or additional practice at home. Help your students master the letter Ww with activities that make learning an exciting adventure!

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This is a twelve page workbook about ice cream. It is geared towards Kinder and PreK students. It requires zero prep

This Valentine's Learning Packet requires NO PREP--just print and go!

Explore the magic of Valentine's Day with our preschool learning packet! Packed with engaging activities, this packet combines fun and educational support for little learners. Foster early skills in counting, coloring, and creativity, all centered around the theme of the holiday. Perfect for a heartwarming and educational Valentine's season!