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Low-Prep! Ready to unlock the transformative power of classical music? This Black History Month, make classical music listening breaks a classroom staple! Students will benefit from a deeper connection to the arts while exploring iconic classical music composers throughout history.

Featured Music: Blue Nile

Performer: Alice Coltrane

Listening Time: Approximately 7 minutes

What should I know about Alice Coltrane?

Alice Coltrane wasn't just a pianist who married a legend; she was a sonic architect who reshaped the very canvas of music. Rising from the fertile ground of John Coltrane's revolutionary jazz, she forged her own path paved with shimmering harp glissandos, celestial organ drones, and cascading piano runs all bathed in the vibrant hues of spiritual inquiry. Her music, once nestled within the realm of "spiritual jazz," transcended labels, morphing into a cosmic tapestry where Indian chants intertwined with devotional hymns, avant-garde experimentation danced with gospel's rhythmic soul. Albums like "Journey in Satchidananda" and "Lord of Lords" were portals to inner landscapes, testaments to her spiritual journey that resonated with seekers both inside and outside the jazz world.

What are Music Breaks?

Forget tedious prep – all you need is this musical treasure trove featuring SIX dynamic activities inspired by a captivating piece of classical music. No grading, no pressure, just pure exploration! These bite-sized activities are like time-traveling portals transporting students to the heart of Black musical history.

How do I use these listening activities?

Want to boost students' active listening skills without draining your prep time? These print-and-play classical music activities are ready to go! Just find the music on YouTube or your favorite streaming services, choose and print your preferred differentiated listening sheets, and cue the music! There are no wrong answers so students select the elements that are most meaningful to them.

Where do I find the music?

Each piece gets checked for availability on YouTube, Spotify, and other popular music sources.

What types of differentiated listening activities are included?

• 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 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.
• Listen & Color a Carnival - Students can color a 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!
• 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 the 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.
• Star Rating Guides - in black & white and color (two pages)
• Emoji Rating Guides - in black & white and color (two pages)
• Word Composer Challenge - compose a list of new words using letters from the composer's name. Add a timer for an extra challenge!
• 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!

Are you ready for the School Feast Day? Get your kiddos busy decorating a Thanksgiving Hat to wear. Hat choices include; turkey hats, Pilgrim hats and Native American hats.

Add your own details like googly eyes, glitter and feathers!

All hats are in color and B&W.

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Each hat comes in color and black and white versions.

Pilgrim Boy (2 different skin tones)

Pilgrim Girl (2 different skin tones)

Native American Boy

Native American Girl

Turkey

Boy Turkey

Girl Turkey

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How to Use

Directions page included. Copy the pages you choose. Students color hats. Teacher attaches hat to fit each student.

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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

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1. Beginning Sounds Worksheet Letter Sound Coloring Pages NO PREP Color the picture

--->>> The worksheets focus on identifying the beginning sound of different words and coloring the corresponding pictures. By connecting letters with their sounds through coloring, students can strengthen their phonemic awareness and letter-sound recognition skills.

2. Beginning sound coloring worksheet Letter Sound coloring page Alphabet Tracing

--->>> This resource is specifically designed to help students practice and reinforce their understanding of beginning sounds for each letter of the alphabet, setting a strong foundation for language development and reading skills.

3. Alphabets Wristband Letter Craft letter recognition Letter of the week activity

--->>> The wristbands serve as a constant reminder of the alphabet. By frequently wearing and looking at the wristbands, students reinforce their letter recognition skills and become more familiar with the shape and form of each letter

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This engaging activity allows students to create personalized Winter theme name puzzles while practicing fine motor skills with scissor cutting. these puzzles are a fun and educational addition to your autumn classroom activities. making it easy for kids to spell out their names (2-12 characters).

Teachers can customize and print, offering a fun and educational autumn project that enhances letter recognition, sequencing, and creativity. Ideal for fall-themed lessons, bulletin boards, or a festive classroom display!

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• PAGE : 22 PAGES
• FILES : PPTX
• SIZE : 11'' x 8.5''

Student-tested activity. Learn art vocabulary and recreate one of Mondrian’s most famous art.

This resource includes:

- Teacher’s guide for 2 (45-minute) lessons

- 2 options to complete the artwork

- Piet Mondrian presentation 8 slides

- 2 worksheets

Engage your students with fun farm-themed cut and paste crafts! Perfect for preschoolers and early elementary students.

Contents:

Get ready for an exciting crafting adventure with our Farm Themed Cut and Paste Crafts! This engaging resource includes 12 different farm animals and objects for students to create. From adorable animals to essential farm elements, each craft is designed to enhance fine motor skills and creativity.

Each craft comes with clear instructions and dotted lines, making it easy for students to cut out the pieces independently. Students will have a blast assembling the different parts to complete each craft, promoting hand-eye coordination and concentration.

Why You'll Love This Product:

• Hands-on Learning: These cut and paste crafts provide a hands-on learning experience that encourages creativity and fine motor skill development.
• Easy to Use: With clear instructions and dotted lines, students can confidently cut out the pieces and assemble their crafts independently.
• Engaging Themes: Students will love the farm-themed animals and objects, sparking their imagination and interest in farm life.
• Versatile Resource: Use these crafts for individual or group activities, morning work, centers, or art projects.
• Promotes Independence: Students feel a sense of accomplishment as they complete each craft on their own.

Who This Product is For:

1. Preschool Teachers: Enhance fine motor skills and creativity with fun farm-themed crafts.
2. Kindergarten Teachers: Provide engaging activities for young learners to practice cutting and pasting.
3. Early Elementary Teachers: Supplement your curriculum with hands-on activities that reinforce learning.
4. Homeschooling Parents: Add excitement to your homeschool lessons with interactive craft projects.
5. Special Education Teachers: Offer meaningful activities that support fine motor skill development in a fun way.

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Color Word Unit Craft Book! Perfect pairing to our daily color word worksheets to reinforce the color word concepts. Students can color or use construction paper to glue and tear small pieces to work on those fine motor skills!

This activity is easy to pair with my Color Word Poems and Color Word Sheets to round out your perfect intro to teaching color words to your kindergarten or first grade class.

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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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Hooray!! It's 100th day of school! Grab this 100th Day of School Headband for 100th day of school activities. Celebrate this special day with your kiddos by letting them know that they are now 100 Days SHARPER with this adorable crown. This 100th day of school crown craft is perfect for 100th day of school activities.

Just print, color, make and go! Let your students wear this 100th day of school hat and show off their remarkable growth to everyone.

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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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Dia De Los Muertos Handprint Craft -perfect for preschoolers, toddlers, and babies.

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 Dia De Los Muertos Handprint Craft is a simple but meaningful way to combine creativity with learning!

What's Included:

1 file- 2 PDF pages

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 masterpieces.

Paper Recommendation: For best results, use cardstock.

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Get creative as you Build Your Own armor kid with with engaging and interactive Armor of God craft! Young learners will cut and paste the armor unto the kid image of their choice. They can then keep as is or cut out and glue unto a craft stick to make it an "Armor Kid" they can play with or display! Use this as you read from Ephesians 6 to see the kids get excited about the Bible!

Provided:

• 6 options of "Kids" on printable pages.

  • "Put on the full armor of God" on the bottom.
  • Provided in light skin girl, dark skin girl, light skin boy and dark skin boy.
  • Also provided in a light and dark skin kid from the shoulders down so you have to option to personalize by adding your child's picture!

• All 6 parts of the Armor of God with the correlating words on them

  • Shield with "Faith" on it
  • Breastplate with "Righteousness" on it
  • Sword with "Spirit" on it
  • Belt with "Truth" on it
  • Helmet with "Salvation" on it
  • Sandals with "Gospel of Peace" on them

**Note** that this does not include any descriptions or explanations of the armor. If you are looking for that, I have you covered! I have a full lesson that also includes this craft and many other activites. Find it here, it is only $1.99 more--> Armor of God Lesson

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"Explore Emotions Worksheet: Have fun while learning about 12 emotions and feelings! Draw different expressions on plain faces - Happy, Sad, Afraid, Excited, Angry, Silly, Scared, Shy, Surprised, Proud, Worried, and Content. Practice tracing the letters to spell out each emotion & feeling. Let your creativity and learning shine!"

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.

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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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Summer is finally here! It is such a great time to make memories with the kiddos in your life and have SO much fun. My kids love to create, play, and imagine all summer long.

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Myself the Elf : Christmas craft for coloring!
Elf Yourself in this fun & creative Holiday writing activity!

Add your own photos!
Color, cut, & glue your elf to the writing page.

Includes 2 pages : Elf coloring page & writing page.

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Here is a free coloring page from inside our first hard-copy workbook – a mandala! Mandalas provide a way to relax and find focus. Enjoy our free printable and check out our workbook and other products here on TeachShare or on our website.