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The Queen of Swing Piano: Exploring Musical Performances of Mary Lou Williams
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Just print & play! Do you need engaging Mary Lou Williams activities or music sub plans? Each page offers creative ways for students to learn more about the performances of this jazz musician! Listening sheets list the song title and "Performed By: Mary Lou Williams."
What's Included:
1-page Resource Guide - This guide will get you started quickly! Just print and play.
Listening Sheet Star Rating Guides - A reference sheet illustrates the five-star rating system included in most listening sheets. Each frame has a description, with one being "okay" and 5 stars as "Wow!"
Listening Sheets - 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. There is a space for drawing and several non-musical elements to consider, such as animals and nature.
Weather and Emotions Listening Sheets
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.
2 Biography Pages - Fact sheet (1 or 2 facts are already provided, a box to paste/draw the musician'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.
Musician 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.
Musician Rating Activity - There are more options to profile the composer on the rating sheet, including which season and musical style they belong to. This can also be used as a listening sheet or as a bulletin board display.
Word Composer Activity - 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.
Musical Selections (two pages per piece)
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Black History Month PPT BUNDLE GS & PDF with Reflection and Discussion Questions
By Class Plus
This resource includes an English and Spanish version of the Black History Month PowerPoint Presentation. These are perfect for your bilingual or dual-language classrooms and schools! This presentation aims to explain in a simple, reflective, and child-friendly manner the true meaning of BHM to children. Each slide is designed for students to understand and relate history to their reality and experiences. Engage your students in the history of BHM through these slides; they will have the opportunity to clarify and reflect on everything this implies. Help them understand why it is important to preserve and honor this date.
The objective of this presentation is to inspire children to follow the example provided by each of the figures of BHM, understanding why courage, resilience, and leadership are essential in life to achieve their dreams.
Children will learn to value and respect not only their own culture but also that of others. They will discover the reasons behind this event and its purpose.
The two resources I am including in this bundle are sold separately. Below is the list of what you will receive. You can click on each link to read a detailed description of each product.
This resource includes:
Formats:
Happy Black History Month, and Enjoy teaching your kids beyond the facts!
Martin Luther King Jr. Growing Bundle with Activities, Crafts, Readers, Bingo
By Kimberly
❤️Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was an important voice of the American civil rights movement. This growing bundle provides opportunities to learn about, discuss, and celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. and Black History in your classroom! Your students will enjoy practicing their math, literacy, social studies, fine motor skills and more!
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⭐️ Perfect for your kindergarten, 1st, or 2nd grade learners!
⭐️ This is a growing bundle and the price will increase as more resources are added.
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Color & Discover: Modern Heroes of Black History Month Freebie
By TooBookedUp
Are your students ready to meet the modern heroes shaping our world today? Dive into the remarkable lives of 12 trailblazing Black figures with our engaging 24-page resource, perfect for Black History Month. This unique coloring and educational booklet is designed to inspire and inform students from 4th to 6th grade.
Each page spotlights one influential figure, from the inspiring leadership of Barack Obama to the groundbreaking achievements of Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett. The booklet presents a brief overview at a 6th-grade level, followed by a more detailed explanation suitable for 4th-graders, ensuring it caters to different reading levels and learning needs.
What makes this resource truly special is its interactive element. Alongside each biographical snippet, there's a beautifully outlined image related to each personality – from Serena Williams' tennis racket to Lewis Hamilton's racing car. These images are not just to color but to spark creativity and discussion in the classroom.
Figures featured include:
This resource isn't just for Black History Month; it's a year-round tool for teaching about perseverance, innovation, and resilience. It's perfect for:
So, are you ready to bring the stories of these inspiring individuals into your classroom? Download our resource now and take the first step in celebrating the achievements and contributions of these modern Black heroes.
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George Washington Carver Writing Craft | All About George Washington Carver
By Rainbow Lessons
This fun and engaging craft is a great way to teach Grades 2-5 about the life and accomplishments of George Washington Carver, a brilliant scientist and inventor who made many important contributions to agriculture and science.
Perfect for Black History Month or any time of year, this craft engages your students in learning about this important figure.
Students will create their own George Washington Carver craft using simple materials like paper, scissors, and glue and write about him choosing any of the six different writing prompts.
Help your students develop their writing skills with this adorable addition to your classroom bulletin board or hallway display!
What’s Included:
▪︎ George Washington Carver template
▪︎ Peanut template × 6 writing prompts
▪︎ Writing template
▪︎ Answer key to All about G.W. Carver
Just print, make and write!
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Year Long Art Projects Bundle | Elementary Art Projects
By Down in the Art Room
Stop scrambling for your next art project! This bundle features an entire school year of elementary art projects plus 2 sub plans & 1 game! The lessons are cross-curricular, highly engaging, and contain multiple variations.
This bundle includes projects for Hispanic Heritage Month, fall/autumn, Day of the Dead, Native American Heritage Month, winter/holiday, Valentine’s Day, Black History Month, Women’s History Month, spring/summer, & Cinco de Mayo. Each resource included contains multiple art projects for that lesson. Save yourself a ton of time planning this year!
This bundle contains 22 lessons (for a staggering 99 projects!) plus 1 game & 2 sub plans for elementary students. Lessons are located in PDF files.
This year-long bundle includes:
Abstract Pumpkins
Hispanic Heritage Elementary Art Project Maracas
Hispanic Heritage Amate Bark Painting
Hispanic Heritage Art Lesson Frida & Diego Calavera Collage
Day of the Dead Kirigami Calavera
Day of the Dead Roll a Calavera Game
Native American Bison
Native American Feathers
Holiday Christmas Poinsettias
Winter Snowflakes
Geodes One Day Project
Watercolor Hearts
Valentine’s Day Heart Creatures
Black History Kente Cloth
Black History Art Projects
Georgia O’Keeffe Sunrise
Georgia O'Keeffe Flowers
Sonia Delaunay Women’s History Month
Weaving Projects Inspired by Sonia Delaunay
Monet Water Lily Collage
Art Project Sombreros
Cinco de Mayo Piñata
Art Sub Plans Phones
Art Sub Plans Mosaics
This year of projects bundle includes:
Some projects include ideas for assessment, drawing guides, & templates. Many of the lessons include National Arts Standards & TEKS (Texas). This is a fantastic value for a huge variety of hands-on lessons for an entire year of teaching elementary art!
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Bilingual Labels and Resources for Art Room & Dual Language Classroom
Year Long Art Projects Bundle 2
All About Me
Back to School Art Big Bundle
Hispanic Heritage & Day of the Dead Mega Art Bundle
Hispanic Heritage Art Projects Bundle
Native American Art Projects Big Bundle
Sub Plans Art Bundle
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Harmony Ink: 20 Martin Luther King Jr. Essay Topics for Grades 3-6
By Thachakorn Kokong
Engage your Grade 3-6 students in meaningful and age-appropriate discussions about the inspiring life of Martin Luther King Jr. with this comprehensive essay topics bundle. This resource includes 20 thoughtfully crafted essay prompts, each designed to encourage young learners to explore various aspects of Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy.
Martin Luther King Jr. - MLK - Civil Rights Movement - Crossword & Word Search
By The Classroom Globetrotter
Use this crossword puzzle and word search combo to introduce and review key terms relating to the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and important vocabulary relating to The Civil Rights Movement!
MLK Color By Number Martin Luther King Jr Multiplication Practice Math Activity
By You Are Special
MLK Color By Number Martin Luther King Jr Multiplication Practice Math Activity
Black History Month Activity Worksheets
By Inspired By MlG
Get ready to embark on an exciting educational journey this Black History Month with a variety of engaging activities! These activities have been carefully designed to make learning about black history fun and interactive for students.
Challenge your word skills with "How many words can you find?" activity, where you'll uncover hidden words related to black history. Step into the shoes of Martin Luther King, Jr. in a unique writing activity, where you can have a virtual conversation with this influential leader. Test your knowledge with Black History Month Trivia, complete with an answer key for self-assessment.
Enhance your language skills by putting Black History Month words in alphabetical order. Explore the lives of inspiring African American leaders by writing their captivating biographies. Unleash your creativity by designing your own Black History Month T-shirt through a drawing activity.
Experience empathy by taking a walk in an African American leader's shoes through a thought-provoking writing activity. Finally, dream big and express your own aspirations in the "I have a dream" writing activity.
With these activities, students will not only learn about the significant contributions of African Americans throughout history but will also develop vital skills such as critical thinking, creativity, and empathy. Join us in celebrating Black History Month and let the learning begin! black history fun and interactive for students.
Activities included
Black History Month- How many words can you find
Writing activity-Conversation with Martin Luther King, Jr.
Alphabetical order-Black History Month words
Black History month Trivia with answer key
Writing Activity- Biography of an African American Leader
Drawing Activity- Design a Black History Month T-shirt
Writing Activity- Take a walk in an African American Leader’s shoes
By Beth Hammett
History, patterns, repetition, and slang make Scat writing fun and educational for students. Learn about the history and great artists of the genre of Blues and Jazz then write Scat and perform for peers! This 18 page presentation uses: History and culture of Blues and Jazz Patterns/Repetition Slang Song Lyrics Rhythm and Rhyme Blues and Jazz Greats focusing on Ray Charles Sing-along example Writing process Peer reviewing/workshopping Overview of the Blues and Jazz era Elements of Blues and Jazz Research component Critical Thinking activities Extra Resources Lesson Plan Learning about Jazz and Blues, its history and culture, and patterns and rhythms will get students up and moving with Scat. Fun, interactive, and educational with links and visuals for all learning styles. Be sure to share and perform your Scat Blues and Jazz songs!
womens history month Coloring Pages - International women's day Activities
By The Students Palace
Fun womens history month 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 for women's history month !
WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE
16 Coloring Pages
( PDF + PNG )
Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper
High-resolution images
Unlimited prints
Great for kids, boys and girls
JUST DOWNLOAD, PRINT AND GET STARTED
This item comes as a high-resolution PDF + PNG files that you can download straight after purchasing.
You can print as many copies as you want.
NOTE
This is a digital item.
No physical product or printed material will be shipped.
No refunds as this is a digital product.
Civil Rights Movement Timeline Display Research and Sorting Activity
By Creative Primary Literacy
A great classroom display and sorting activity that is perfect for introducing students to the some of the key events of the Civil Rights Movement.
There are 38 posters or task cards that include many of the key events from the beginning emancipation proclamation and speeches by Frederick Douglass, to the heroic actions of Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King, to the more recent Black Lives Matter movement and George Floyd protests.
The posters look great as a display in the classroom and the cards are a brilliant introduction to the Civil Rights Movement. The displays and cards come both with dates and without dates, so the students can research the dates online before sorting the timeline. The cards look even better when laminated.
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This timeline of events is by no means exhaustive, as countless individuals and events contributed to the Civil Rights Movement's progress and impact.
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Canada Black History Month Writing and Reading Activities
By Learn smartly
Canada Black History Month is celebrated annually in February to recognize and honor the contributions and achievements of African Canadians. During this month, there are various activities aimed at educating and inspiring children about the rich history of black Canadians.
For children, writing and reading activities are an engaging way to learn about this important history. Writing activities may include creative writing prompts, journaling, or letter writing to significant historical figures. Reading activities could include book clubs, where children can read books about famous black Canadians, or storytelling sessions where they can listen to stories of struggle, perseverance, and triumph.
These activities help children gain a deeper understanding of the history of black Canadians and encourage them to appreciate the diversity of Canadian society. By participating in Black History Month activities, children can develop a sense of pride in their heritage and gain a greater appreciation for the contributions of black Canadians to Canadian society.
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Canada Black History Month bulletin board - Black History Month Classroom Decor
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Black Artist Reading Passages + Research Report Template + Black History Month
By Veronica Reyes
GROWING BUNDLE- As we grow- you get more!!! Close Reading Articles with biographical information.
This is a reading research newsletter bundle with-
- Misty Copeland
- Ruby Bridges
- Louis Armstrong
- Maya Angelou
- Jacob Lawrence
- Billie Holiday
All newsletters are biographical.
These are your curated gateway to the vibrant world of Black artists and their profound contributions to the arts. Designed especially for elementary school students, this kid-friendly research newsletter brings you fun and informative snapshots, engaging stories, and interesting facts about Black and African American artists and their creative brilliance.
Key Features:
Research Templates
Product Description:
Are you a teacher looking for an engaging way to develop your students' research and presentation skills? Look no further! Our "Blank Research Report Template for Biographies" is the perfect tool to inspire creativity, critical thinking, and research skills in your classroom.
Two blank templates-
-One that is pre-filled with some of black artists' picture and name
-One that is blank and requires the student to write his name and draw thier portrait (can be used for any person)
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How It Works:
Students can use this as a jumping off point for a research project or for Black History Month.
February Flip Book Bundle | Black History | President's Day |Close Reading Craft
By Perfectly Planned Designs
This bundle of two popular Black History and President's Day flipbooks will be a great addition to your classroom to celebrate important historical figures who had an impact on America and encourage students to reflect on their lasting contributions. Students will love the opportunity to color and assemble these DIY interactive flipbook.
Includes these two items:
Black History Flipbook
Looking for a fun Black History Month project? This interactive Civil Rights Movement Flip Book activity featuring Rosa Parks, Harriet Tubman, Malcolm X, and Martin Luther King, Jr. is a no-prep, printable close reading activity that's perfect for middle school and high school. Perfect for celebrating Black History Month in your classroom.
Students will read the article titled "Icons of the Civil Rights Movement" which honors four important historical figures of Black History. After reading, students will construct a flipbook and answer a reading comprehension question about each figure. All answers can be found in the article! After that, students may color their flip books and present to a partner. This truly is an all-in-one activity!
President's Day Flipbook
Looking for a fun President's Day project? This interactive Flip Book craft and activity featuring George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt is a no-prep, printable close reading activity that's geared toward middle school and high school. President's Day in the United States is a time for us to think about the leaders of our country in the past. It's a day to remember and honor those who have helped shape America's history and make it what it is today. This activity is fun and easy way to celebrate President's Day in your classroom.
Students will read the article titled "Remembering Leaders and Legacies" which honors four important historical presidents. After reading, students will construct a flipbook and answer a reading comprehension question about each president. All answers can be found in the article! After that, students may color their flip books and present to a partner. This truly is an all-in-one activity!
Simply print and go! There is no preparation needed, which is why these sets are perfect to leave for sub plans, bell ringers, homework, test prep, review or assessment!
Geared toward Upper Elementary, Middle and High School students.
Purchase once, and this product can be used year after year!
This flip book can be printed in black and white or on color paper, but it only requires 1 sheet for the entire flip book!
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Figures That Helped Abolish Slavery Scavenger Hunt (No Prep!)
By Miss Yous Clues and Resources
This is a scavenger hunt using task cards that is based on the key figures that helped to abolish slavery and are studied in the 4th grade curriculum. Students will read about Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, Samuel Cornish, William Lloyd Garrison, Sojourner Truth, John Brown, Abraham Lincoln, Susan B. Anthony and Harriet Beecher Stowe. This activity will have students reading about how each individual aided the abolition movement. Check out the preview to see what each task card entails. Students will need to walk around the room reading the task cards. Each task card has a code word on the bottom which is the answer to the question/fill in the blank. The answer will NOT be found on that same task card. For example, the answer to task card #1 is found by reading the passage on task card #8. Students MUST record which task card they found the answer on in their answer sheet under the “FOUND CARDS #” column. That column will be used at the end for the 4 digit lock code. They will follow the clues to find the correct 4 digit code.
This activity would be a great review before assessments, as a center activity, a group activity, etc. Students will be engaged with the learning while having a fun time trying to solve all of the clues!
Lesson based on the video “The Story of Martin Luther King Jr."
By Bright Classroom Ideas Marketplace
Why is Martin Luther King's birthday celebrated as a national holiday, and who was he? Learn how Martin Luther King Jr. transformed American culture forever by watching this incredibly educational Kids Academy film about this remarkable guy. You will learn about his battle against segregation, a legislation in the United States that prohibited individuals with different skin tones from traveling, studying, or dining together. Some individuals felt it was normal to treat Black people badly, despite the fact that slavery had been abolished over a century earlier. In order to combat this inequality, Martin Luther King began using both words and nonviolent means, and he was successful!
This lesson plan is based on the YouTube video about Martin Luther King Jr.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwZxJEUOvS0. There are various activities for your students to do before, while, and after watching the video. The lesson last 90 minutes and it is designed mostly for Elementary school students. The answer key is included at the end.
MLK Day Crown Craft Templates - Black History Month Activities
By Mrs Wates Teaching Creations
Engage with your students in a powerful and meaningful activity using these MLK Crown/Hat Craft Templates, perfect for kindergarten and early elementary students. This engaging paper craft offers eight unique black and white crown designs that celebrate the themes of equality, peace, freedom and unity, resonating with Martin Luther King Jr.'s vision. Each template is adorned with iconic images and the inspiring words. Utilizing these MLK crowns in your classroom serves as a vibrant and interactive way to introduce students to the history of civil rights, encourage discussions about equality and dreams for the future, and honor the legacy of a great leader. Celebrate MLK Day with a hands on activity that leaves a lasting impression and promotes a message of hope and togetherness.
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Biography Trading Card- Mini Biography Reoprt #kilefree
By Kile's Classroom
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Have your students create a trading card for historical figures! Research a famous person and create a trading card to share important information about what they learn! A quick and free activity!
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