$5 - $10 3rd Grade Arts & Music Activities (by price, high to low)

Student-tested activities about the artist Jeff Koons and his famous balloon dog as well as art vocabulary, sculpture, and shading.

POSTERS:

• 2 awards - A4 and A5 size
• 2 posters
• 1 background pattern
• 2 frames

SHADING LESSON:

• Teacher’s guide for a 3|5 - 45-minute lesson
• 48 slides - A Presentation on Jeff Koons' Art: Shading and Blending Techniques
• Scripted Slideshow with alesson guide
• 9 worksheet
• Objectives
• Rubrics

BACKGROUND AND FOREGROUND LESSON

• Comprehensive teacher’s guide for two 45-minute lessons
• 1 worksheet
• 4 options for the background activity
• rubrics
• 1 coloring page
• 1 balloon dog frame
• 11 slides presentation covering Jeff Koons' works and essential art vocabulary

Right this way to the circus! Students explore five circus scenes with TEN top composers! These open SEL activities invite students to color their listening experience while hearing the selected music. Each featured piece of music has a unique circus scene to color and expressive keywords to choose from.

Learning Objectives

• increased knowledge of popular composers
• familiarity with a variety of musical periods
• ability to recognize, and engage with, popular pieces of music
• social-emotional exploration of feelings and moods within the music
• creative expression by choosing colors related to a musical theme

You'll find five unique circus scenes for students to explore: juggling, unicycle, animal friends, trapeze artist, and a clown. Students choose from emojis and fun circus-themed images to color. There are no wrong answers!

Featured Composers

1. John Williams
2. Johann Strauss II
3. Clara Schumann
4. Scott Joplin
5. George Gershwin
6. Duke Ellington
7. Aaron Copland
8. Johannes Brahms
9. Ludwig Van Beethoven
10. Johann Sebastian Bach

These circus-themed listening activities are easy to implement - just print and play! The music is readily available on YouTube and your favorite streaming services. No musical training is required making these great for sub plans and summer send-home packets!

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!

The carnival is here! Students explore five carnival scenes with TEN top composers! These open SEL activities invite students to color their listening experience while hearing the selected music. Each featured piece of music has a unique carnival scene to color and expressive keywords to choose from.

Learning Objectives

• increased knowledge of popular composers
• familiarity with a variety of musical periods
• ability to recognize, and engage with, popular pieces of music
• social-emotional exploration of feelings and moods within the music
• creative expression by choosing colors related to a musical theme

You'll find five unique carnival scenes for students to explore: bumper car, rollercoaster, bouncy house, popcorn, and a concession stand. Students choose from emojis and fun-themed images to color. There are no wrong answers!

Featured Composers

1. John Williams
2. Johann Strauss II
3. Clara Schumann
4. Scott Joplin
5. George Gershwin
6. Duke Ellington
7. Aaron Copland
8. Johannes Brahms
9. Ludwig Van Beethoven
10. Johann Sebastian Bach

These carnival-themed listening activities are easy to implement - just print and play! The music is readily available on YouTube and your favorite streaming services. No musical training is required making these great for sub plans and summer send-home packets!

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!

The "Crafts Bundle" is a delightful collection of projects designed to celebrate and honor various occasions throughout the year. This versatile bundle offers creative opportunities for Father's Day, Mother's Day, May Day, the fall season, and the excitement of going back to school. Here's a closer look at what you can expect from this diverse assortment:

Father's Day crafts

Mother's Day Basket

May Day basket

Fall Autumn Wreath

Back To School Wreath

All About Me Crayon Craft: Encourage self-expression and creativity with an "All About Me" crayon craft. This project is perfect for children to explore their personalities, interests, and artistic abilities through crayon art.

With this crafts bundle, you have the opportunity to create meaningful, personalized items that can be cherished and enjoyed throughout the year. Whether you're expressing your love and gratitude on special occasions, embracing the changing seasons, or inspiring creativity in your family, this collection of projects has something for everyone. Get ready to unleash your inner artist and make memories that will last a lifetime with the "Crafts Bundle."

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• All about me Poster, Back to School Activities
• Back to School Activities - Back to school Symmetry Drawing Worksheet
• Back to school craftivity 2nd grade, First grade - Back to school Wreath
• Meet the Teacher-Getting to know you-editable-presentation- Back to School Free
• All About Me Crayon - Back to School Kindergarten Craft First Day Of School

This Native American Art Projects bundle contains 2 cross-curricular lessons with 7 engaging, hands-on projects for your 2nd-5th grade elementary students. Perfect for Native American Heritage Month, these lessons are highly engaging and include everything needed for successful project completion in your room!

This bundle includes the following resources:

Native American Dreamcatchers Art Projects

Native American Landscape Art Projects

This bundle contains 2 PDF files for a total of 77 pages. It includes:

• Detailed, step-by-step project instructions with photos for both the Native American Dreamcatchers and Native American Landscapes Art Projects
• Cross-curricular & literacy connections
• Native American Heritage Month facts
• National Core Art Standards and TEKS for both lessons
• Information on Native American Artist Mateo Romero for the landscape projects
• 35 dreamcatcher templates in 2 sizes (reproducible)
• Project & material variations for all projects in both lessons

plus much more!!

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Egyptian Art Projects

Native American Art Projects Big Bundle

Sub Plans Comic Strips

Native American Bison Art Project

Year Long Art Projects Bundle

I specialize in cross-curricular lessons. More lessons and resources may be found at my TeachShare store.

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Deborah

Down in the Art Room

This bundle features 2 cross-curricular Black History Art Projects that include a total of 10 projects.  Lessons are highly engaging and designed for Kindergarten through 5th grade.

Bundle includes: 

Black History Art Project Kente Cloth

Black History Arts Project

This bundle features projects inspired by contemporary artist Curtis Talwst Santiago and by African kente cloth.  They use a variety of materials and include additional project variations.  Information about Black History Month, the artist, and kente cloth is also included.  

This resource is in a PDF file and contains 33 pages. It includes:

• Cross-curricular lesson with detailed instructions and photos for 6 projects for 2nd-5th grades & 4 projects for Kindergarten - 5th grade
• Suggestions for project variations 
• Cross-curricular and literacy connections
• Information on artist Curtis Talwst Santiago
• Black History Month facts
• Kente cloth facts
• National Core Arts Standards and TEKS (Texas) for suggested grades of projects
• Suggestions for setting up centers
• Tips for using alternative materials

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Art Projects Valentine's Day Heart Bundle

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Kindergarten Elementary Art Unit Mondrian

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Down in the Art Room

If you (& your students) are tired of the same weaving projects, this resource is for you! This project bundle includes 3 weaving projects inspired by artist Sonia Delaunay & 2 projects inspired by artist Ted Harrison.  These weaving projects are super engaging, cross-curricular, encourage student creativity, and produce fantastic artwork for display. 

Designed for 2nd-5th grades they are easily adaptable for middle school students. The Sonia Delaunay paper weaving projects are perfect to use up those scraps of paper accumulated throughout the year.  The Ted Harrison projects - 1 paper weaving & 1 yarn weaving - is a great project to keep students engaged and challenged at the end of the year.  

This resource is in a PDF file and contains 34 pages.  It includes: 

• Cross-curricular lesson with detailed instructions and photos for 3 paper weaving projects inspired by Sonia Delaunay
• Cross-curricular lesson with detailed instructions and photos for 2 weaving projects inspired by Ted Harrison (1 paper, 1 yarn) 
• Suggestions for project variations
• Information about artist Sonia Delaunay
• Information about artist Ted Harrison 
• Reproducible landscape photos to use for student reference for Ted Harrison projects
• National Arts Standards and TEKS (Texas) for 2nd-5th grades

These projects will inspire your students and produce unique & spectacular artwork.  Choose projects for students, use projects to inspire students to create their own designs, or let them choose a project and be amazed at the results. 

You may also like:

Georgia O'Keeffe Women's History Art Projects Bundle

Elementary Art Geodes One Day Lesson

Art & Music Award Certificates

Kindergarten Elementary Art Unit Mondrian

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Down in the Art Room

This bundle features 2 cross-curricular Monet Art Projects that include a total of 9 projects.  The lessons are highly engaging and work well for spring and summer, an artist study, or any time of year.

Bundle includes: 

Monet Art Projects Water Lily Collage

Art Projects Monet Water Lilies | Mixed Media

These lessons engage students & are multi-disciplinary.  Set up stations and let students choose a project or rotate through and complete multiple projects while learning about Monet & Impressionism.  These collage & mixed media projects produce vibrant artwork that can be displayed together or separately.  Projects are designed for elementary students. 

This resource is in 2 PDF files and contains 55 pages. It includes:

• Cross-curricular lesson with detailed instructions and photos for 9 projects
• Project and material variations for each project 
• Photos of 14 original Monet water lily paintings for student reference (reproducible)
• Cross-curricular and literacy connections
• Information on artist Claude Monet
• Impressionism facts
• Water lily facts & photos
• National Core Arts Standards and TEKS (Texas) for K-5th grades

These projects produce spectacular artwork for display.  Let students choose a project or select a project based on the materials you have.  Projects can also be used with centers. 

You may also like:

Georgia O'Keeffe Women's History Art Projects Bundle

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Bilingual Labels & Resources for Art Room & Dual Language Classroom

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Down in the Art Room

This bundle features 2 cross-curricular Georgia O’Keeffe Art Projects that include a total of 8 projects.  The lessons are highly engaging and work well for Women’s History Month, spring and summer, or any time of year.

Bundle includes: 

Georgia O'Keeffe Art Projects Women's History Month Bright Flowers

Georgia O'Keeffe Art Projects Women's History Month Sunrise

This bundle features sunset and flower projects inspired by artist Georgia O’Keeffe.  They use a variety of materials and include additional project variations.  Information is also included for Women’s History Month, Georgia O’Keeffe, sunrises, and flowers.

This resource is in a PDF file and contains 70 pages. It includes:

• Cross-curricular lesson with detailed instructions and photos for 4 projects for 2nd-5th grades & 4 projects for Kindergarten - 5th grade
• Project & material variations 
• Cross-curricular and literacy connections
• Artist Georgia O’Keeffe facts
• Women’s History Month facts
• Sunrise/sunset & flower facts
• National Arts Standards and TEKS (Texas) for suggested grades of projects
• 28 color flower photos & 7 mats for student reference
• Sunrise drawing guide (reproducible)

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Georgia O'Keeffe Art Projects BIG BUNDLE

Georgia O'Keeffe Landscapes

Art Awards Certificates | Art & Music Certificates

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Down in the Art Room

This bundle features 8 cross-curricular art projects that can be used for Cinco de Mayo, Hispanic Heritage Month, end of the year, or anytime.  The lessons are highly engaging and designed for Kindergarten through 5th grade students. 

Bundle includes: 

Art Projects Piñata

Sombreros

This bundle features 3 cross-curricular sombrero projects & 5 cross-curricular piñata projects that use a variety of materials and techniques to create incredible artwork. This resource also includes information on piñatas, Cinco de Mayo, and Hispanic Heritage Month plus project variations.  

This resource is in a PDF file and contains 40 pages. It includes:

• Cross-curricular lesson with detailed instructions and photos for 5 piñata projects & 3 sombrero projects
• Project & material variations 
• Cross-curricular and literacy connections
• Piñata facts
• Cinco de Mayo facts
• Hispanic Heritage Month facts
• National Arts Standards and TEKS (Texas) for suggested grades of projects
• 3 drawing guides - 1 sombrero & 2 traditional piñata shapes

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Weaving Projects Inspired by Sonia Delaunay

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Sub Plans Phones

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This engaging activity allows students to create personalized Snowman & Snowflake & Polar Bear And Penguin name puzzles while practicing fine motor skills with scissor cutting. these puzzles are a fun and educational addition to your winter 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 winter project that enhances letter recognition, sequencing, and creativity. Ideal for winter-themed lessons, bulletin boards, or a festive classroom display!

What's Included :

• PAGE : 88 PAGES
• FILES : PPTX
• SIZE : 11'' x 8.5''

This bundle features 2 cross-curricular Pumpkin Art Projects that include a total of 10 projects.  The lessons are highly engaging and work well for fall, autumn or back to school. 

Bundle includes: 

Doodle Pumpkins Art Projects

Autumn Pumpkin Art Projects

These lessons are highly engaging & multi-disciplinary.  Assign a project for each grade level, let students choose a project, or set up stations and let students complete multiple projects while learning about pumpkins.  Plus you will have plenty of fall artwork that can be displayed together or separately. 

This resource is in 2 PDF files and contains 59 pages. It includes:

• Cross-curricular lesson with detailed instructions and photos for 10 projects 
• Suggestions for project and material variations 
• 2 sets of pumpkin templates (reproducible)
• Cross-curricular and literacy connections
• Pumpkin facts & photos
• Autumn facts
• National Core Arts Standards and TEKS (Texas) for K-5th grades

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Year Long Art Projects Bundle

Mary Blair Castle Back to School Project

Bilingual Labels & Resources for Art Room & Dual Language Classroom

Art Sub Plans Phone

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Down in the Art Room

This bundle features 2 engaging art lessons inspired by artist Sonia Delaunay that include a total of 8 projects.  

Bundle includes: 

Weaving Projects Inspired by Sonia Delaunay

Art Projects Sonia Delaunay

This bundle features weaving projects and mixed media projects inspired by native Ukraine artist Sonia Delaunay. The weaving projects are advanced non-traditional paper weaving projects for grades 2-5.  The mixed media projects are designed for Kindergarten through 5th grade students. Both contain project variations, cross-curricular and literacy connections, information on artist Sonia Delaunay, and National Arts Standards & TEKS for the grades listed. 

This resource is in a PDF file and contains 29 pages. It includes:

• Cross-curricular lesson with detailed instructions and photos for 3 projects for 2nd-5th grades & 5 projects for Kindergarten - 5th grade
• Project & material variations 
• Cross-curricular and literacy connections
• Artist facts Sonia Delaunay
• Women’s History Month facts
• National Arts Standards and TEKS (Texas) for suggested grades of projects

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Georgia O'Keeffe Women's History Art Projects Bundle

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Art & Music Award Certificates

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Deborah

Down in the Art Room

1. Hispanic Heritage Month craft selfie

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month craft in style with Selfie Student-teste Activity! Inspire your students to dive into the vibrant world of Hispanic Heritage with this engaging and interactive project. Our Hispanic Heritage Month craft combines creativity, history, and technology to provide a unique learning experience that will captivate learners of all ages.

This resource includes:

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

- 4 printables

- A presentation on the work of Frida Kahlo

- Background information on Mexican culture

2. Hispanic Heritage Month craft

Dive into the captivating world of Hispanic culture with our Hispanic Heritage Month craft! Our comprehensive teacher's guide provides step-by-step instructions for facilitating this immersive Hispanic Heritage Month craft in your classroom.

This hands-on student-tested activity allows students to pay homage to this legendary artist Frida Kahlo by creating their personalized shrines inspired by her vibrant artwork and indomitable spirit.

Guiding students through the process of designing and constructing their shrines, we've got you covered every step of the way.

This resource includes:

- 20 slides

- 2 worksheet

- 2 templates + 1 printable stickers

- 1 step-by-step drawing

- Teacher’s guide for 4:45-minute lesson

3. Hispanic Heritage Month activities art

This student-tested activity brings the rich culture of Mexico to life in your classroom with this engaging activity designed specifically for Hispanic Heritage Month activities art. Immerse your students in the beauty and tradition of Oaxacan pottery as they explore the fascinating world art.

This comprehensive teacher's guide provides everything you need to seamlessly integrate this Hispanic Heritage Month activities art into your lesson plans.

The accompanying worksheet reinforces key concepts and allows students to showcase their understanding of Hispanic art through a variety of engaging exercises. Whether they're learning about different pottery techniques or exploring the symbolism behind traditional designs, this worksheet is sure to spark meaningful discussions and creative expression.

This resource includes:

- Teacher’s guide for 2 - 45-minute lesson - From background information on the history and significance of Oaxacan pottery to step-by-step instructions for creating stunning pottery-inspired artwork, you'll have all the tools you need to captivate your students' imaginations.

- 1 worksheet

- 1 poster

Learning about Gustav Mahler is an incredible opportunity for students to explore the beauty of music, the power of emotion, and the culture of the Austro-Bohemian Romantics. Bring the works of this influential composer to life through engaging listening activities and create a lasting impact on students!

Listening to classical music has been shown to help with self-awareness, empathy, and self-regulation. Since social-emotional learning is important for children, incorporating classical music into your classroom or homeschool is a great way to support their development. Resource guide included.

Learning Objectives

• increased biographical knowledge of the composer
• 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

★ Mindful Listening Sheets - There are no wrong answers! Students listen to the selected music and choose meaningful keywords they associate with what they hear. The emotions and weather page allows students to color their experiences.

★ Biography Pages - Fact sheet (1 or 2 facts provided, a box to paste/draw the composer's portrait, and a birthday box to color in and decorate cupcakes! A duplicate blank page is included for students to do their own research.

★ Composer Research Sheet - Students can use their favorite reference materials to compile a full page of facts about the composer's home country. Some of the research options include capital, continent, population, food, and more.

★ Composer Rating Activity - More options to profile the composer on the rating sheet, including which season and musical style they match.

★ Word Composer Activity - In the classic letter puzzle, students can use all the letters from the composer's full name to create new, shorter words and record their scores. Add a timer for an extra challenge.

★ Listen and Color - 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 describes their listening experience. Blank lines are for writing in their own words. 

★ Classical Fairy Tale - Storytime! These listening sheets combine music appreciation with a storybook theme! Students compose their wondrous tales by choosing the setting, characters, and familiar fairy tale objects inspired by the music. There is also a drawing box for students to capture a scene from their imaginations.

★ Classical Space Tale - Storytime! These listening sheets combine music appreciation with an intergalactic theme! Students compose their epic space tales by choosing the setting, characters, and familiar space objects inspired by the music. There is also a drawing box for students to capture a scene from their imaginations.

★ Listen and Draw - The Fairy Tale and Space Tale sets have a framed drawing page for listeners to create their own music-inspired pieces of art! Great for younger students or for hosting a classroom art display.

★ Emoji Checkbox Listening - 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! Students can also color in the emojis that best describe their listening experience in the emoji grid.

★ Rating Guides - Print one or more copies of the star rating guide to help students choose their rating. Half and quarter stars may be encouraged. Some seasonal activities will have different rating shapes. Emoji rating guides are included in color and black & white.

Musical Selections (Eight listening activity pages per piece)

1. Piano Quartet in A Minor
2. Symphony No. 1 in D Major
3. Symphony No. 2 in C Minor
4. Symphony No. 3 in D Minor
5. Symphony No. 4 in G Major
6. Symphony No. 5 in C-Sharp Minor
7. Symphony No. 6 in A Minor
8. Symphony No. 7 in E Minor

This Black History Art Projects bundle contains 2 cross-curricular lessons with 8 engaging projects for Kindergarten - 5th grade elementary students. Ideal for Black History Month, these hands-on projects include everything needed for project success! 

This bundle includes the following resources:

Alma Thomas Art Projects

African Mask Art Projects

This bundle contains 2 PDF files for a total of 48 pages. It includes:

• Detailed, step-by-step project instructions with photos for both Alma Thomas Art Projects & African Mask Art Projects
• Cross-curricular & literacy connections
• Black History Month facts
• Alma Thomas artist facts
• African mask information & photos
• National Core Art Standards & TEKS for both lessons
• Project & materials variations (all projects) 

Plus much more! 

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Year Long Art Projects Bundle

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Deborah

Down in the Art Room

Build fine motor skills and engage in coloring creativity while also learning Bible verses!

Get all the coloring pages at 30% off!

Now included:

• Easter Coloring Pages with Bible Verses
• Nativity/Christmas Coloring Pages with Bible Verses
• Patriotic Coloring Pages with Bible Verses
• Thanksgiving Coloring Pages with Bible Verses

I hope to add more later this year!

Thank you and HAPPY TEACHING!

Welcome to the design Your Art Library, a place where students can set their creativity free with our exciting Design Your Own Coloring Pages!

- 30 Blank Designs to Choose From

- Print and Go

-Signage included

Let your students' imaginations run wild as they create their masterpieces with DYO coloring pages. Students will learn about black-and-white and colored mockups and how they are used to produce products they buy daily.

Hints:

-Print out the design pamphlets on white paper.

-Fold them on the black line

-You can either file the pamphlets in a file folder, a brochure holder,

pocket chart or print as needed.

Place the Design Center Signage (Included) around the area were students

can access the materials.

-I usually have designated art markers, crayons, and pencils Just for

these pamphlets.

Included in this set:

Reusable Coffee Cup

Tumbler Cup

Heavy Duty Truck

Jersey

T-Shirt

Gift Tags

Ball Gown

Nail Polish

Garden Gnome
Hoodie

Beanie Cap

Running Shoes

Sketchers

Converse Shoes

Eyeglasses

Baseball Cap

Onesie

Electric Guitar

Acoustic Guitar

Fidget Spinner

Cowboy Hat

Golf Cart

Soccer Ball

Cowboy Boots

Push Pop Fidget Toy: Carrot

Doctor’s Coat

Soda Can

Hockey Skates

Backpack

Fur Lined Winter Coat

Combines Kingdom of Sweets Design Project and Kingdom of Sweets Research Projects.

Kingdom of Sweets Project ($5 Value)

The goal for this project is for your child/students to practice using area and perimeter. They will also practice spatial awareness as they plan for elements to fit within the area provided. The different areas they will place on their maps are based on the realms represented in the Nutcracker Ballet (when visiting after Marie/Clara rescues the Nutcracker/Prince)

Children/students can practice following instructions and requirements by following the assignment's instructions.

What is Included: 9 Pages

· Goals and Instructions for Teachers

· Instructions/Requirements

· Example

· Rubric

· Legends Page.

· Elements Page

· Separate 11x14 printable graph page

Kingdom of Sweets Project Research Extension ($5 Value):

This project aims to help your child/students practice their research skills. They will pick one of the "realms" or regions based on the realms represented in the Nutcracker Ballet (when visiting after Marie/Clara rescues the Nutcracker/Prince). Children/students can practice following instructions and requirements by following the assignment's instructions. Two options are available to complete the report. 1. Predesigned Research Page or 2. Written Research Report (with introduction and conclusion). An optional presentation extension is available for students to create a project based on architecture, dress, or food research done on their report. Rubrics and student instructions are available for each report/and the Presentation.

What is Included: 12 Pages

• Goals and Instruction Page for Teachers (1 page)
• Student Instructions/Requirements (1 page)
• Student Report Pages (2 pages)
• Rubric For Report on Student Report Pages (1 page)
• Student Instructions/Requirements for Presentation (1 page)
• Rubric for Presentation (1 page)

This Bundle also includes a Bundle Guide: 5 Pages ($3 value)

· Goals and Instructions for the Bundle

· Brief Bundle Overview

· Full Bundle Lesson Plans (helps combine the two units into one)

Pair this with the Nutcracked novel study, the Nutcracker and The Mouse King picture book study, or other Nutcracker Christmas School Activities. A complete 20-Day Christmas School Unit is available as a bundle through my website or TeachShare storefront.

Do you need engaging brain breaks or bell ringers? These mindful listening activities are an easy way to include music appreciation in any classroom or homeschool.

Just print and cue the music! Students begin listening and interpreting what they hear and feel. The music is available on YouTube or your favorite streaming services. There are no wrong answers, and no musical training is required. (great for sub plans!) There are five differentiated listening sheets included for each piece of music.

Featured Music

1. Spring Morning, Frederick Delius
2. Sky with Four Suns, John Luther Adams
3. Shiny Day, Tatiana Stankovych
4. Now Does the Glorious Day Appear, Henry Purcell
5. Morning Song, Arnold Bax
6. Morning's Embrace, Joseph Schwantner
7. Morning on the Ranch, Aaron Copland
8. Daydreams, Arthur Sullivan
9. An Eventful Morning Near East London, Robert Fokkens
10. A Glorious Day, Albert Roussel

Learning Objectives

• increased knowledge of popular composers
• familiarity with a variety of musical periods
• 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

Differentiated Listening Sheets

• Mindful Listening - students draw a scene inspired by the music and select meaningful keywords that describe their listening experience
• Emotions & Weather - lots of emotions and weather to choose from and color
• Checkboxes - an easy-to-follow checklist page that features emojis, instruments, colors, and more
• Color A Carnival - which ride or activity best matches the music? Don't forget to choose a snack and a prize!
• Listen and Color - lots of drawing/journaling space with meaningful keywords to choose from

► We know you'll love helping students create meaningful connections to classical music, so we are happy to share these free listening activities with you today!