Less than $5 Elementary School Projects (by date, latest first)

Utilize any of these three summary pages as a way for students to record summaries of a chapter in any novel they read.

Instruct students to complete the pages as needed.

These are the directions I typically give for filling out summaries:

Print off as many pages as your student will need to complete chapter summaries for each chapter in their book or each assigned section of their reading in order to summarize their book accurately.

I have also provided a cover page, allowing students to collect all their pages together and submit a completed project. A basic rubric is included as well.

Celebrate the end of the school year in style with this Last Day of School Crown Craft! This fun and easy DIY printable is perfect for classrooms, homeschool celebrations, or end-of-year parties. Students will love coloring, decorating, and assembling their own crowns to wear proudly on their special day!

What’s Included:

• 1 Printable Crown Template (Black & White)
• "Last Day of School" text with fun decorative elements (stars, bows, music notes, and more!)
• Instructions for easy use

How to Use:

• Color and decorate the crown.
• Carefully cut along the lines.
• Tape or glue the ends together to form a wearable crown.
• Wear it proudly to celebrate the Last Day of School!

Perfect For:

Pre-K, Kindergarten, and Elementary students

End-of-year classroom activities

Keepsake crafts and photo ops

Add a touch of creativity and excitement to your last school day with this adorable crown craft!

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!

Engage your students with this creative biography project as they learn about key figures of the Civil Rights Movement! Project includes template for a Funko Pop character, Biographical Information/Research Page, "A Letter to the Past" template, grading rubric, and detailed instructions! Students will pick a famous leader from the Civil Rights Movement, research their life and achievements, and have fun as they use their creative mind!

A great mini-project for Black History Month or the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday!

A fun and engaging holiday or winter project for any social studies class!

In this activity, students will choose a historical topic, event, or person to research. Based on their research, students will design a snow globe that represents their topic and write a short summary about their chosen topic!

Activity includes:

- Overview and instructions

- 5 different design/layout options

- Extension activity

- Grading rubric

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A fun and engaging Thanksgiving (or anytime!) project for any social studies class!

Thanksgiving is finally here, and as your students are about to find out, this Turkey Day will be unlike any other. For this year’s feast, you’re inviting three special guests who will travel through time to join you! In this Thanksgiving-themed biography project, students will research the lives of three historical figures, plan out the perfect Thanksgiving dinner, and reflect on what each of their famous guests would be thankful for this holiday season!

Students will create a poster or digital presentation to discuss their historical figures and their Thanksgiving feast!

Project includes:

- Overview and Instructions

- List of 60 significant figures from history

- Printouts for each step of the project

- Grading Rubric and Poster Example

Bring history to life this holiday season with The History Elf Project, a fun and engaging classroom project perfect for any social studies unit! This fun, creative activity invites students to step into the shoes (and hats!) of famous historical figures, becoming Santa’s special “History Elf” to uncover the achievements, character traits, and lasting legacies of iconic people from the past. Perfect for the Christmas holiday season, this project combines research, creativity, and writing in a memorable way that makes history engaging for students!

What’s Included:

• History Elf Outline Design Page – Students design their elf to look like their chosen historical figure, adding details to reflect the figure’s life and accomplishments.
• The History Elf’s Holiday Report – In this writing activity, students pen a letter to Santa about their historical figure’s impact and decide if they belong on the “Nice” or “Naughty” list based on what they’ve learned.
• History Elf’s Merry Mischief – Students write a creative story where their elf causes a bit of historical mischief! This optional extension activity lets students imagine their elf changing history in a fun and playful way.
• History Elf - Who Am I? Sheet – This biography sheet helps students organize and summarize their research on their historical figure, covering key achievements, personality traits, and interesting facts.
• Instructions and Grading Rubric – Clear step-by-step instructions for teachers and students, and a comprehensive rubric to guide assessment across creativity, historical accuracy, effort, and more.
• Example Projects - Examples included to give you a better understanding of the direction and design of the project!

Key Features:

• Engaging and Interactive: Blends holiday fun with historical learning to keep students excited about history.
• Perfect for Display: Creates a colorful and festive classroom showcase of “History Elves” with their biographies and stories.
• Flexible Usage: Use it as a stand-alone project, Christmas-themed assignment, or winter break activity!

Encourage your students to explore the past in a fun, memorable way with The History Elf Project! This unique activity is sure to become a holiday favorite in your classroom.

Looking for a creative history project that will excite and engage your students? The Historical Biography Project: Funko Pop Edition is a unique, hands-on activity where students research and design their own Funko Pop-style historical figure. This project encourages students to develop their biography writing, research skills, and presentation abilities, all while making history fun and interactive!

What's Included:

• Funko Pop Template: A printable Funko Pop figure template for students to create a visual representation of their chosen historical figure.
• Biography Research and Report Template: A step-by-step guide to help students conduct thorough research and write a well-structured biography of a famous historical figure.
• Presentation Guidelines: Instructions for students to present their historical figure, sharing the person’s significance, achievements, and impact on history.
• Assessment Rubric: A comprehensive grading rubric to assess the quality of research, creativity in design, and presentation skills.

How It Works:

1. Choose a Historical Figure: Students select a famous person from history—such as a leader, scientist, activist, artist, or someone who made an important contribution to society.
2. Conduct Research: Using the research template, students explore the historical figure’s background, accomplishments, and role in shaping history.
3. Design a Funko Pop Figure: Students get creative, designing a Funko Pop-style figure that captures the essence and uniqueness of their historical figure.
4. Present to the Class: Students present their Funko Pop figure, explaining the design and sharing key facts from their research in an engaging way.

Key Features:

• Creative History Project: Combines research, creativity, and hands-on activities to help students engage deeply with historical figures.
• Fun and Relevant for Students: By incorporating the popular Funko Pop design, this project taps into students’ interest in pop culture, making history lessons fun and meaningful.
• Adaptable for Different Grades: Ideal for middle school and high school students, with the flexibility to adapt to different levels.
• Cross-Curricular Skills: This project promotes research writing, critical thinking, creative design, and presentation skills—perfect for world history, social studies, and ELA classrooms.

Why Teachers Love This Project:

• Engages All Learners: Whether your students are visual, artistic, or analytical, this project allows everyone to shine.
• Easy to Implement: With clear instructions and included resources like the Funko Pop template, rubric, and research guide, it’s easy to bring this project into your classroom.
• Perfect for History and Social Studies: Works seamlessly in units on historical figures, world leaders, inventors, scientists, and mo

Welcome to our special lesson plan in honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! Join us as we delve into the vibrant world of Asian culture through an exciting art project. This student-tested lesson plan is designed to explore the rich traditions of Asian art, with a focus on the unique techniques and styles of Thangka scroll paintings.

Thangkas are traditional Tibetan Buddhist paintings depicting deities, scenes, or mandalas on cotton or silk appliqué. Throughout Asia, these exquisite scroll paintings are treasured for their spiritual significance and intricate craftsmanship. In our lesson, we will dive deep into the history and symbolism of Thangka art, highlighting its importance in Asian culture.

This resource includes:

- Teacher’s guide for a 3- 45-minute lesson. (I did the project with grade 5, and that's how long it took)

- 9 slides - A presentation

- 3 templates

Skills Developed in this lesson:

- Learn art vocabulary and concepts; Asian culture.

- Fine motor skills

- Learn art vocabulary to describe choices while creating art.

If you like this resource, check out our other Asian projects!

⭐️Asian Heritage Month culture worksheets | AAPI month activity

⭐️Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Bundle for Asian culture art projects

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Engage your students in a comprehensive and enriching learning experience with our California’s Missions Report Writing Sheets. These meticulously crafted worksheets provide a structured and engaging framework for students to conduct thorough research, organize their findings, and craft informative and quick reports on the captivating history of California’s missions.

Let your students explore the fascinating stories behind these iconic landmarks and write their specific and organized reports.

YOU’LL GET:

▪︎ Report writing sheets for each of the 21 missions

▪︎ A common report sheet to be used with any mission

▪︎ 2 sample report sheets

▪︎ Interesting facts writing templates (lined and without lines)

▪︎ Mission stories writing template

▪︎ 1 Mission stories sample sheet

Use it for independent study or as part of a group activity, these report sheet caters to various learning styles, making it an adaptable resource for various classroom needs.

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Take a trip to the beach whenever you would like! You can put your creativity to use and work on fine motor skills too.

This activity has multiple uses:

- Color the black and white pages to create your own custom beach scene with your favorite colors and items wherever you choose.

- Choose the colored items, laminate the beach scene as well as the colored items to make an interactive scene. It could be used again and again for play and a new image every time!

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Want a fun way to help your learner's focus on their interests? This resource breaks down a learning project into mini steps that aren't overwhelming for young learners. Just choose a topic to explore and let the learning begin.

This resource includes:

- A KWL chart-

- Two options for facts gathered when doing research from an online source or a book of your choice

- A space to create a rough draft

- A cover sheet to create an illustration to go along with your learning project

- Two options for writing paper to allow for different aged writers

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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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This product includes a research report template. Students will answer the following questions: name of president, when the president was born, when the president died, how many years in office the president was, how many terms the president served, who the vice president was at the time the president was in office, two challenges the president faced, two accomplishments the president achieved, and three interesting facts that were learned. There is a section for students to print out a picture or draw a picture of the president. At the end of the template, there is a section for resources as well.

There is an example provided at the end of the template as well that includes information about George Washington.

The students finished product could be made into a vertical poster (as seen in the thumbnail photo) and glue the black sections to the back of each page or cut the templates out and create a booklet.

This product includes a research report template. Students will answer the following questions: name of president, when the president was born, when the president died, how many years in office the president was, how many terms the president served, who the vice president was at the time the president was in office, two challenges the president faced, two accomplishments the president achieved, and three interesting facts that were learned. There is a section for students to print out a picture or draw a picture of the president. At the end of the template, there is a section for resources as well. Signs are provided for each question throughout the template.

There is an example provided at the end of the template as well that includes information about George Washington.

The students finished product could be made into a vertical poster (as seen in the thumbnail photo) and glue the black sections to the back of each page or cut the templates out and create a booklet.

Are you looking for engaging Mother's Day Questionnaire Craft Activities for your students? If anyone wants to get a special gift for their students, this writing BUNDLE is perfect for them.

Students can use it to create a heartfelt gift for their moms, regardless of their grade—whether they're in 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade. It's truly wonderful; you can see a preview of it.

INCLUDED:

• 12 writing prompts (Questionnaire)
• 1 Flower Bouquet (color & BW Version)
• 3 Templates (MOM, MUM and MAMA)
• 7 writing prompts
• 1 Flower Pot
• 5 Flowers

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Are you looking for engaging Father's Day Questionnaire Craft Activities for your students? If anyone wants to get a special gift for their students, this writing BUNDLE is perfect for them.

Students can use it to create a heartfelt gift for their moms, regardless of their grade—whether they're in 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade. It's truly wonderful; you can see a preview of it.

INCLUDED:

• 12 writing prompts (Questionnaire)
• 1 Heart (color & BW Version)
• 3 Templates (DAD, PAPA, and POP )
• 3 Trophy (2 color & BW Version)
• 3 Templates (DAD, Uncle and Grandpa)

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Celebrate Unity Day in a meaningful way with this interactive bulletin board craft and Foldable craft Bundle.

Celebrate the 50th Day of School Activities with this engaging craft activity Bundle! This resource is perfect for students to reflect on their first 50 days of learning, sharing, and growing.

What's Included:

• 6 Colorful Toppers for crafting bulletin board, including themes related to the 50th Day of School.
• 6 Black and White Toppers
• 12 Writing Prompts that encourage creativity, reflection, and sharing:

1. DAYS SMARTER
2. 50TH DAYS SMARTER!
3. Acts of Kindness
4. 50TH Acts of Kindness
5. 50th Things I Love About School
6. Things I Love About School
7. 50TH Days of Fun!
8. Days of Fun!
9. 50TH Things That Make Me Smile
10. Things That Make Me Smile
11. 50TH Days of School
12. Days of School

• 5 Creative Toppers for Foldable Craft– Perfect for adding a decorative touch to each student’s foldable craft.

• 5 Unique Templates – Each template features activities for writing, math, and critical thinking, allowing students to reflect on what they've learned and achieved over their 50 days of school.

• Interactive Elements – Students engage in cutting, coloring, writing, and assembling as part of the learning experience.

This activity will brighten your classroom while allowing students to practice their writing skills, express themselves, and celebrate their achievements. Use the prompts to create personalized displays that make your bulletin board stand out!

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New Years Activities 2025 Bundle! Designed for 2nd to 5th-grade students, this bundle offers a variety of activities to celebrate the new year while encouraging creativity, reflection, and learning.

Math
Craft
Color By Code
Writing Activities
Bulletin Board