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No prep! This directed drawing pack guides students through an easy six-step process of creating ten summer items, and even a "create your own" page for students to design their own directed drawing activity to share with a friend or partner.

Directed drawing activities feature simple shapes and lines, and include clear, step-by-step numerical instructions for students to follow. You can also encourage students to add their own creative touches!

Directed Drawing Activities:

1. Beach balls
2. Beach buckets
3. Fish
4. Flip flops
5. Ice cream
6. Palm Trees
7. Sandcastles
8. Shells
9. Sunglasses
10. Sun
11. Create your own

Benefits of Directed Drawing

Fine Motor Skills: Directed drawing nurtures fine motor skills, essential for writing and other dexterous tasks. As students grasp and manipulate drawing tools, their hand-eye coordination and muscle control refine.
Creativity: Directed drawing sparks imagination and creativity. Students are encouraged to explore colors, shapes, and patterns - and to add their own unique touches to each creation!

Writing Foundations: Directed drawing lays the groundwork for writing and also improves handwriting skills. Students learn to follow visual instructions, recognize and manipulate shapes, and maintain consistent pencil strokes – all essential elements of handwriting!

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!

Dot marker printables | Halloween Q tip painting

Introduce fun and engaging Halloween Dot Marker printables to your classroom or home! This printable set is perfect for young learners to practice fine motor skills while enjoying festive Halloween-themed designs. Children can use dot markers, cotton swabs, or their favorite coloring tools to bring the spooky illustrations to life. Ideal for preschool, kindergarten, and elementary students, this resource encourages creativity and precision. With easy-to-use dot marker printables and fun Halloween Q tip dot painting, it’s a fantastic way to celebrate October while working on coordination and artistic expression. Perfect for classroom or at-home learning!

This resource includes:

40 printables, featuring 10 designs with 4 dot options for each.

1. Fall pumpkin
2. Halloween pumpkin
3. Black cat
4. Spider
5. Ghost
6. Skull
7. Candy
8. Candy corn
9. Potion
10. Spider web

If you like this resource, be sure to check out our other Halloween activities!

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This no prep Google Slides project works perfectly with almost any middle grade/YA fiction novel. While students are highly engaged and thinking creatively they are simultaneously analyzing text elements such as the plot, conflict, resolution, theme, and point of view of various characters. This resource includes directions, an editable yearbook template, and a teacher exemplar in case students need ideas bringing their work to life. Integrates seamlessly to Google Classroom!

The ELA department at my school uses independent projects like these in our choice boards as students finish their work early. This would also be great to replace book reports or as an extension or passion project!

Need an engaging art sub plan for elementary? Look no further. This elementary art sub plan may be used as a sub plan, short project, or early finisher activity.  Students love making handprints and this is a simple lesson with few materials required for great engagement. 

This art sub plan includes step-by-step instructions for 4 projects to use as a sub plan or a project, project & material variations, instructions to use as an early finisher activity, notes to sub and teacher and more! One project is specifically designed for Kindergarten students.  

This resourceis in a PDF file with 24 pages and includes: 

• 4 project examples for a sub or short art project

• Full page examples of 4 projects

• Material & project variations

• Instructions to use as an early finisher activity

• 4 notes to the teacher for sub use 

• 2 notes to sub

• Behavior reflection for off-task students

• Cross-curricular connections for one day lesson

• National Arts Standards and TEKS (Texas) for K-5

To use for a sub lesson, print out the instructions, fill in the note to sub, leave the sub a note to teacher form, and make a few copies of the behavior reflection for students who may need redirection.  Everything is included.  Add your daily schedule and roster and your sub will be ready. 

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Unleash Kid's Inner Artist: Draw 15 Amazing Animals!

Join us on a fun adventure to create 15 incredible animals! This easy-to-follow guide uses simple shapes to break down each drawing into 7 manageable steps.

Here's what you'll get:

• Step-by-step instructions: We'll start with basic shapes and gradually add details, making drawing fun and achievable.
• 15 unique animals: Unleash kid's creativity with a variety of creatures, from cuddly cats to funny a happy rooster.
• Confidence boost: By the final step, kid'll be drawing and coloring the favorite animals independently, feeling proud of themself artistic skills!

Get ready to be surprised by what they can create!

This fabulous and engaging K-2 activity will gradually allow young learners to enjoy drawing and creating fantastic art pieces. Step-by-step instructions allow each student to create classroom materials drawings during whole group instruction or independent learning time. Students can then add vocabulary, sentences, or a short idea to describe their object. This fun and exciting activity grows as students grow throughout the year.

I create a practice art notebook for students where each piece gets glued into their book as they develop mastery. The added creative writing element means they learn to talk about art in a French too!

How to prepare this resource:

Make a copy of each page and distribute to students. You can arrange to have them all done in a booklet form or, as I do, I make copies at the beginning of the year and add pages to a ‘cahier d’art’ for students to work on at their own pace once we have done a few as a group.

Students love the independence of working on the art piece on their own and as language production develops, they even go back to their first drawings to add details and sentences to describe their work!

When to use this resource in the classroom:

These activities can be used from the first week of school. Following instructions, mastering step-by-step directions can start at any time during the school year. Students will love using these pages as their confidence grows as each step shows dotted line additions that add a version of what each step looks like.

As language develops during the year, students can add details, descriptions, or story starters to prompt creative writing.

I hope your students enjoy learning to draw these classroom materials!

Appropriate audience:

I use these posters in my French Immersion classroom with Grade 1 and Grade 2 students. I feel confident that they could be used for any grade from K-6

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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 Kindergarten to Grade Three 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.

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4. Great variety of expressions to foster Growth Mindset
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6. Highlights the importance of perseverance, acceptance, determination, and diligence in learning
7. Students have visual cues to promote a positive attitude toward learning

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This is a complete lesson for seed dispersal, which is a fun back to school activity! The lesson is aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards, making it perfect for second and third graders. There are also extension activities listed. The STEM to STEAM trio hopes you enjoy this!

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Celebrate fall and have fun creating too! This resource will give your learner the chance to paint with their fingers, using their fine motor skills and create a beautiful piece of fall art.

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Unlock your child's artistic potential with "How To Draw Robots For Kids!" This engaging and interactive guide is designed to teach children aged 8-12 how to draw amazing robots using simple grids and easy-to-follow steps. Perfect for young artists and robot enthusiasts, this book offers over 60 exciting robot designs that provide hours of creative fun.

Why Choose Our Book?

Interactive Learning: The grid method breaks down complex images into manageable parts, helping kids understand proportions and shapes easily.

Variety of Designs: From friendly robot helpers to powerful warriors, there's a wide range of designs to inspire every child.

Step-by-Step Instructions: Clear and concise steps make drawing easy for beginners and more advanced young artists.

Boosts Creativity: Encourages children to explore their imagination and develop their unique drawing style.

Fun and Educational: Combines creativity with learning, making drawing robots a fun and educational experience.

This book is an excellent tool for parents, teachers, and caregivers looking to inspire creativity and artistic growth in children. Whether your child is just starting to draw or looking to improve their skills, "How To Draw Robots For Kids" provides a comprehensive and enjoyable drawing experience.

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Farm Animals COW Craft Activity, for Bulletin Board or Hallway Art. Color, cut, and paste to assemble! Great for summer, NO PREP substitute plans, etc.

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Are you looking for engaging March Spring Bulletin Board Craft Activities for your students? This Flower Craft is the perfect one for your students! This craft is great for spring or March bulletin boards.

Display the completed crafts proudly on bulletin boards, hallways, or doors—a showcase for the entire school community.

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• 6 writing prompts
• 8 Flower (Spring Color Combination & Black and White Version)

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Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with our vibrant coloring sheets! These printables solve the problem of engaging kids in learning about Latino culture and history through fun, educational activities. Perfect for classrooms and home, they highlight Latino leaders, traditions, and pride, making heritage education enjoyable and interactive.

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Encourage creativity and fine motor skills with this Lucky Shamrock Craft! This printable activity is perfect for young learners to practice cutting, gluing, and expressing gratitude.

How It Works:

Kids cut and paste small pieces of green and gold paper onto the shamrock template.

They complete the sentence: "I'm Lucky Because I Have..." to reflect on what makes them feel fortunate.

A great hands-on craft for St. Patrick’s Day, gratitude lessons, or a fun classroom display!

What’s Included:

✔ Printable shamrock template (black & white for easy printing)

✔ "I'm Lucky Because..." writing prompt

✔ Suitable for Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade

Perfect for:

✔ Fine motor skill development

✔ St. Patrick’s Day classroom activities

✔ Social-emotional learning & gratitude discussions

✔ Hands-on art and writing integration

Print, cut, and create a colorful shamrock masterpiece today!

Free Thanksgiving Turkey Coloring Activity – Hand-Drawn and Engaging for Students!

Celebrate Thanksgiving with this fun and free turkey coloring activity! Perfect for classrooms or home use, this hand-drawn turkey artwork allows students to express their creativity while learning about the Thanksgiving holiday. Designed to captivate and entertain, this activity is ideal for developing fine motor skills, fostering creativity, and encouraging artistic expression. Whether as part of a holiday lesson or a standalone craft, this free Thanksgiving coloring activity will keep students excited and involved.

Get Your Hands Dirty with Creativity: The Finger Painting Fall Tree Fun!

Looking for a vibrant and engaging fall art activity for your classroom? Look no further than the Finger Painting Fall Tree! This mess-tastic (but oh-so-rewarding) project is perfect for students of all ages and abilities.

Here's why you'll love the Finger Painting Fall Tree:

• Sensory Exploration: Unleash the inner artist with the tactile joy of finger painting. Students will explore vibrant colors and textures, creating beautiful fall foliage with their very own hands!
• Fine Motor Skills Boost: Finger painting strengthens those tiny muscles in little hands, helping with dexterity,coordination, and future writing skills.
• Creative Expression: Let imaginations run wild! Students can create a variety of leaf shapes and colors,personalizing their fall tree masterpiece.
• Easy Prep, Big Fun: This activity requires minimal setup, making it perfect for busy teachers. Just grab some paint, paper, and get ready for a colorful classroom adventure.
• Perfect for All Ages: Whether your students are preschoolers or elementary schoolers, finger painting is a universally loved activity. Adapt the complexity by suggesting different leaf shapes or color combinations for older students.
• Spark Conversations: Use the Finger Painting Fall Tree as a springboard for discussions about the changing seasons, different types of trees, and the beauty of fall foliage.

Teachers, this activity is a win-win!

• Engaged Students: Watch as your classroom transforms into a vibrant fall forest with this captivating project.
• Easy Cleanup: Finger painting washes away easily, making cleanup a breeze!
• Differentiation: Adapt the activity to fit different learning styles and abilities.
• Fun for Everyone: Unleash your own creativity and join the finger painting fun!

The Finger Painting Fall Tree is a sensory explosion of color and creativity. Get ready for a messy (but magical) learning experience that will benefit both students and teachers alike!

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Students are given 10 elements to add to their work of art in order. Even though the requirements are the same each piece is unique! Since there is no "right way" to add some of the elements it is a confidence booster! Perfect for older kids to independently work on, or for younger students to follow along with the teacher. Also could be used for sub plan! Includes 3 different task card sets.

Fun DOT DAY ANIMALS Coloring Pages For Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten, Girls, Boys Kids. This paint dauber coloring Pages is perfect for younger to practice pre-writing skills and have fun at the same time. Makes a fun gift!

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This is a watch along to go with Dr. Seuss's The Lorax. The students will describe 4 characters using adjectives, analyze how The Onceler's character changes throughout the story, and how the events cause that change. Students will also describe how Ted's character impacts other characters in the story.

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These fruit themed addition agamograph craft is a fun, unique craft for students to create and practice their addition facts at the same time! This single craft page produces an image that changes as it is looked at from different angles.

What is Included:

• one craft page for addition facts within 10
• one craft page for addition facts within 20

By having two different addition fact craft worksheets, teachers can easily differentiate this craft for students on different levels of addition fact fluency.

How to Use:

Answer the addition problems in the answer key then color each section according to the sum of each addition problem. Students will then cut out the large rectangle and fan fold the picture using the dividing lines in the middle as a guide.

When to Use:

• Independent math craft
• Math or Art Center
• Homework
• Emergency Sub Plans
• Small Group Activity

Skills Used and Assessed:

• Addition Facts up to 10 or 20
• Fine Motor Skills with folding

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Let's appreciate our teachers! These thank you activities and crafts are a great addition to your Teacher Appreciation Week at school! This printable resource is designed to engage students and give them the opportunity to give back to their teachers and school staff in simple, yet fun and creative way! You can use this resource in one art center in your classroom or as a whole class crafting time. There are 5 pop up card templates for students choose from with different animated drawing. Students get to recreate their favorite memories with their teachers using the diorama template. They can also write a letter to their teacher or even make a creative acrostic poem. All appreciation is possible with this resource!

Templates Included in the Resource:

• 5 different pop up 3D card templates

• 1 3D sign with a card template attached

• 2 diorama templates

• 1 colored acrostic poem template

• 1 B&W acrostic poem template

• 1 colored letter to my teacher template

• 1 B&W letter to my teacher template

• 1 all about my teacher template

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