5th Grade Arts & Music Resources

Are you ready to embark on a musical journey through time? The Opera Listening Activity Pack is the perfect way to introduce your students to the captivating world of opera! With a carefully curated selection of some of the world's most beloved performances, this engaging resource will inspire creativity, enhance critical thinking, and foster a love for the arts.

Learning Objectives

• increased knowledge of popular composers and performers
• 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 elements related to a musical theme

What's Included?

• 2 performance terms/definitions handouts (color and black & white)
• 9 colorful performance terms/definitions posters/flashcards
• 15 opera performance listening pages with stage and keywords
• 15 create-your-own opera pages with stage and writing space
• 15 choose-your-own opera performers coloring page

Featured Arias and Performances

1. Nessun Dorma (Turandot) Giacomo Puccini
2. O Mio Babbino Caro (Gianni Schicchi) Giacomo Puccini
3. La Donna è Mobile (Rigoletto) Giuseppe Verdi
4. Habanera (Carmen) Georges Bizet
5. Ave Maria (Otello) Giuseppe Verdi
6. Quando M'en Vo (La Bohème) by Giacomo Puccini
7. Largo al Factotum (The Barber of Seville) Gioachino Rossini
8. The Flower Duet (Lakmé) Léo Delibes
9. Libiamo Ne' Lieti Calici (La Traviata) Giuseppe Verdi
10. Vesti la Giubba (Pagliacci) Ruggero Leoncavallo
11. Sempre Libera (La Traviata) Giuseppe Verdi
12. O Sole Mio by Eduardo di Capua
13. Anvil Chorus (Il Trovatore) Giuseppe Verdi
14. The Toreador Song (Carmen) Georges Bizet
15. Una Furtiva Lagrima (L'elisir d'amore) Gaetano Donizetti

These opera-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!

Welcome the joyous season of Easter into your classroom with our enchanting Easter Crowns/Hats/Headbands, beautifully designed with Christian Bible themes that resonate with young hearts and minds. These exquisite classroom crafts blend spiritual education with creative fun, making them an ideal addition to your Easter festivities.

Key Features:

• Biblical Themes: Each crown, hat, and headband is adorned with symbols and stories from the Bible, offering a meaningful way to engage with the Easter story. From the resurrection of Jesus to the symbolism of the lamb, these designs bring the heart of Easter to life.
• Creative Learning: Spark your students' imaginations and encourage hands-on learning. Our designs are perfect for art projects, storytelling, and celebrations, aligning with the Ontario curriculum's focus on comprehensive, interactive education.

Ideal for Teachers and Educators: Are you a dedicated teacher at a Christian school, a Sunday school instructor, or an educator looking to incorporate the spirit of Easter into your curriculum? Our Easter Crowns/Hats/Headbands with Christian Bible themes are the perfect resource to enrich your teaching and provide your students with a memorable and educational experience.

This student-tested activity teaches about Mondrian's abstract art as well as about the artist Mondrian and art vocabulary.

This resource includes:

- Teacher’s guide for 3 - 45-minute lesson

- 4 worksheets

- 2 Mondrian frames

- A presentation on the work of Piet Mondrian

- Background information on Piet Mondrian

- 2 posters

- 2 options the play the tetris game

- Awards and medals

Skills Developed in this lesson:

- Learn art vocabulary; Mondrian life and work; abstract art.

- Fine motor skills

- Learn art vocabulary to describe choices while creating art.

- Teamwork skills

❤️ Looking to save big on some fun and educational additions to your classroom décor? This GROWING bundle includes a variety of printable banners and pennants, for bulletin boards, doors, hallways, classroom decorations, and more!

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☑ Hispanic Heritage Leaders - Banners

☑ Hispanic Heritage Bunting - Banners

☑ Christmas - Banners

☑ Feliz Navidad - Banners

☑ National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - Banners

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Classroom Décor Bundle - Banners, Posters, Bulletin Board Kits, Crafts

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Dive into the rich tapestry of Black history with our Ultimate Black History Month Educational Bundle, meticulously crafted for educators passionate about providing a comprehensive, interactive, and engaging learning experience. This bundle combines a variety of resources, ensuring a well-rounded approach to teaching pivotal moments and figures in Black history. Suitable for grades 4-8, these resources are perfect for integrating into ELA, Social Studies, Art, and more.

1. Black History Month Athlete Trading Cards - Interactive Digital & Print Resource: Engage and educate your students with this interactive set of athlete trading cards. Celebrate the achievements of influential Black athletes with this 60-slide resource, perfect for classroom activities, creative projects, and bulletin board displays.
2. Claudette Colvin STAAR Test Prep Text (Grades 6-8) - FREEBIE: Dive into the inspiring story of Claudette Colvin with this STAAR test prep text. Designed for students in grades 6-8, this resource not only enriches students' knowledge about an important figure in the Civil Rights Movement but also sharpens their test-taking skills.
3. MLK 3 Interactive Timelines, Bulletin Boards & Door Decor: Honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with interactive timelines and visually appealing decor. This resource is perfect for creating an educational environment that celebrates MLK's journey and teachings, inspiring students through interactive learning and creative expression.
4. Black History Month Digital Resource - 45 Google Slides, 15 Texts, Video & Writing: This comprehensive digital resource is a treasure trove of information, featuring 45 Google Slides, 15 texts, videos, and writing prompts. It's designed to provide a rich educational experience, sparking discussions and deepening understanding.
5. Civil Rights Movement Song Analysis (Grades 5-8) - Valentine's Day Special: Analyze the profound messages in songs from the Civil Rights Movement with this unique resource. It's an engaging way for students to connect with history through music, enhancing their analytical skills and emotional understanding of the era.
6. Color & Discover Modern Heroes of Black History Month - Freebie: This creative resource allows students to learn about modern heroes of Black History Month through coloring activities. It's a fun, engaging way to introduce younger students to influential figures and their contributions.
7. Claudette Colvin STAAR Test Prep Text (Grades 6-8) - FREEBIE (Duplicate): Reinforce your students' understanding and appreciation of Claudette Colvin's courageous stand during the Civil Rights Movement with this STAAR test prep text. This resource doubles the opportunity to integrate critical reading and historical knowledge into your test preparation activities.

Each resource in this bundle is thoughtfully designed to cater to different learning styles and classroom needs, making it the perfect package to explore, celebrate, and honor Black History Month in your classroom. Equip your students with knowledge, critical thinking skills, and a deep appreciation for the contributions and stories of Black individuals with our Ultimate Black History Month Educational Bundle.

Calling all young designers and engineers! Today, we're embarking on a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) adventure to create and explore the energetic world of cars!

What's Included?

1. **Design Your Dream Car (Art & Design)
   **Print out the provided car template, cut out the pieces, fold them along the designated lines, and assemble your 3D car model using glue. You can even decorate it with your favorite colors and details!
   Draw & design a one-of-a-kind car [or design the 3D one] showcasing its unique features and design.
2. Powering Your Ride (Science)
   Energy in Motion: Cars are amazing machines that use different forms of energy to move. Think about at least THREE different forms of energy used in a car and describe them in your own words.
   For example:
   Chemical Energy: Where does the energy come from that fuels the car? Is it gasoline, electricity, or something else?
   Kinetic Energy: Once the car starts moving, what kind of energy does it possess?
   Other Forms of Energy: Are there any other types of energy at play in a car's operation (e.g., sound energy, thermal energy)
3. **Narrative Time (English)
   **Let them imagine themselves taking a fantastic ride in their dream car! It's time to write a short story or narrative describing their exciting journey.

⭐Forms of Energy Booklet with Sorting + Coloring Activities⭐

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This fun and engaging pack of Mardi Gras Writing Prompts is great for Mardi Gras activities and Mardi Gras Craftivity. These Shrove Tuesday writing crafts are perfect for Grades 1 to 5.

Your students can also use these mask templates to make their adorable Mardi Gras Mask and put them on like that.

Includes:

▪︎ 6 different Mardi Gras Writing Prompts (inclusive of Acrostic Poem writing and five senses writing)

▪︎2 different Mardi Gras masks templates

▪︎Mardi Gras hat template

▪︎A blank mask template for your kiddos to design their own masks.

Just print, color, make and write.

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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. 

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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

Looking for a thought-provoking, creative activity to pair with your Wonder novel study? This acrostic poem and "Design Your Own Choose Kindness Shirt" art activity are just what you need to inspire your students while reinforcing themes of kindness, empathy, and self-expression!

Recommended for grades 5-8.

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

✨ Acrostic Poem Template: Students use their names to craft thoughtful poems inspired by the story and its powerful message. It’s perfect for encouraging critical thinking and creativity.

✨ Kindness T-Shirt Design Activity: Have your students imagine they’re creating their own “kindness campaign” by designing a T-shirt with a positive message or a powerful quote from the book. This hands-on activity promotes individuality, self-expression, and classroom collaboration.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT FOR YOUR CLASSROOM OR HOMESCHOOL:

✔️ No Prep, Easy to Use – Just print and go!

✔️ Aligned with SEL Themes – Focus on empathy, respect, and inclusivity.

✔️ Fun and Flexible – Use as a quick activity, a station in your classroom, or as part of a larger unit on Wonder.

✨ BONUS: These activities also make a great bulletin board display to celebrate your students’ creativity and showcase the lessons learned from Wonder.

Love this freebie? Take your Wonder novel study to the next level!

Check out my comprehensive Wonder Novel Study with over 100 pages of engaging activities that dive deeper into character analysis, themes, literary devices, and much more. It’s packed with tools to inspire rich discussions and critical thinking—all aligned to standards and designed for grades 5-8.

IMPORTANT DETAILS:

This is a digital download. You will not receive anything in the mail.

Please use a computer to download and not your phone.

Super Bowl Fun Coloring Pages - Chiefs vs. 49ers Edition!

Elevate your classroom excitement with these Super Bowl-themed coloring pages featuring the dynamic clash between the Chiefs and the 49ers! Perfect for all grade levels, these engaging coloring sheets will not only spark creativity but also foster a sense of team spirit and sportsmanship among your students.

Great for a brain break, morning work, or indoor recess!

File is a PDF document that includes 8 printable coloring pages. Both teams are represented in equal amounts.

Engage Your Students with a Fun, NO-PREP Robot Art Lesson!

Looking for an easy, engaging, and cross-curricular art activity? This robot-themed lesson combines creativity with literacy, making it perfect for art integration, sub plans, or mini-lessons. Students will create unique robot art pieces that not only develop artistic skills but also enhance key literacy competencies. Plus, their creations will make a fantastic hallway or classroom display!

Why You’ll Love This Resource:

• Minimal prep—just print the student pages and gather a few simple materials.
• Ideal for substitute plans, emergency lessons, homeschooling, or quick, effective mini-lessons.
• Designed to captivate even the most reluctant learners with a roll-and-draw game element that encourages creativity.
• Includes hand-drawn resources to take the pressure off perfection, helping students feel confident and engaged.

What’s Included:

• Non-editable PDF
• Roll-and-draw game sheet
• Reflection sheets
• Coloring page
• Finished example
• Writing activities

Why Hand-Drawn Matters:
Students often feel intimidated by perfect, digitally created examples. Hand-drawn elements help reduce anxiety and make the activity approachable for all skill levels. By focusing on effort and creativity rather than perfection, this resource inspires students to take risks and enjoy the process.

Teacher-Approved!
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"Great art activity to put in emergency plans! The writing activities go well with it, and the activity is versatile enough that you can use it in nearly any grade level."

Whether you’re planning for the week ahead or preparing for the unexpected, this robot art activity is a must-have addition to your teaching toolkit.

The Ultimate Christ-Centered Christmas Bible Lessons Bundle!
This comprehensive, money and time saving bundle is your ONE STOP SHOP for teaching the Christmas story to children, with engaging, Bible-based lessons and activities that focus on the true meaning of Christmas!

✨Each lesson and activity pack includes:✨

• A Mini Book for kids
• A Teacher Lesson Book for read-alouds
• A hands-on Activity or Game
• A fun Craft
• No-Prep Printables for easy use

This bundle is designed to last throughout December as you celebrate Christmas and Advent with your students. PERFECT for:

• Sunday School Teachers – Bible lesson and activities
• Homeschool Parents – Morning basket enrichment
• Christian School Teachers – Bible lessons and Christmas-themed activities

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Why You’ll Love This Bundle:

• Save ⭐EVEN MORE- NOW 40% DISCOUNT!⭐ Buying this bundle gives you a significant discount compared to purchasing each lesson individually.
• Christ-Centered Lessons: Each lesson is rooted in the Bible, making it easy to focus on the true reason for the season.

✨What’s Included in the Bundle:✨

• Part 1: Mary & Joseph
  This lesson covers Mary, Joseph, the angel, and Elizabeth, and how God worked through them to bring His Son to earth.

• Part 2: The Birth of Jesus
  This lesson tells the story of baby Jesus’ birth, the shepherds’ visit, and the role of the prophets Anna and Simeon in recognizing the Savior.

• Part 3: The Magi Seek the King/The Wise Men
  This lesson focuses on the wise men (Magi) following the star to find and worship the newborn King, Jesus.

Bonus Resources:☝️

• Nativity Coloring Book: Follow the First Christmas story with Bible verse-based coloring pages—perfect for extra classroom activities or homeschool enrichment.
• Christmas Paper Wreath Craft: A simple, meaningful craft that teaches the true meaning of Christmas.
• The Legend of the Candy Cane: A fun way to present the Gospel through the story of the candy cane! Includes posters, candy grams, bookmarks, and coloring activities.

Perfect for Busy Teachers!
This bundle will keep your class engaged and focused on the Bible all December long with easy-to-use lessons and fun activities.

⭐No Fluff, Just Bible Truths!

I’m committed to providing Bible stories told in a simple, child-friendly way, with no unnecessary fillers—just pure Biblical truths. Watch your little ones grow in their faith and excitement for God's Word!

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

You may also enjoy my other Christmas Resource--> THE JESSE TREE

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I pledge to do my best to keep these lessons Biblically accurate without any added detail or dramatization. I want them to be simple yet in depth enough for you and your children/students to have many spirit led discussions on their faith in Jesus**.**

This will get students thinking about fractals and patterns in nature. It will get students thinking in new ways about the natural world around them.

• Are you looking for a meaningful activity to do in outside with your students?
• This patterns activity will work for many grade levels. And, it will get them all thinking.
• Looking for fractals and patterns in nature can be integrated with math and art.
• Included are:

- a poster of Benoit Mandelbrot, the scientist/mathematician who discovered and coined the term fractal,

- two pages showing pictures of patterns and fractals in nature

- a scavenger hunt recording sheet for students, and ideas and references for follow-up activities.

• What are you waiting for! Get outside and have some fun!

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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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With a blend of yoga, breathing and fun, the Roll the Dice Yoga Game is an entertaining way to teach your students yoga and breathing and to test their memory. This instructional packet gives you the tools and instructions to play this game and with your expertise, adapt the rules to suit your unique population of yogis.

The download gives you the game instructions and 5 highlighted yoga poses one breathing activity to challenge and engage children. The diverse characters help children see themselves as natural yogis. The Roll the Dice Yoga game is an 8 page PDF download which you can view on your phone, tablet, computer or print out onto paper.

• Designed for kids ages 5-10

• Includes printable yoga deck

• Learn 5 yoga poses

• Learn 1 breathing activity

• Perfect for classrooms, clubs, summer camps, parties, kids' events, and yoga classes.

Make your Winter Crafts fun with this engaging, hands-on Build Your Own Winter Mitten Kids craft making activity! This includes 2 low-prep Build Your Own Winter Mitten kids crafts templates perfect for having fun for the winter season. Quick and easy setup plus clear student directions make this activity perfect for centers or substitute days, too!

Lead your students in fun craft making with 2 Build Your Own Winter Mittens sets by cutting out the pieces, coloring, gluing the parts together and decorating. Students will love putting together their Build Your Own Winter Mitten activities together by using their problem solving skills through these fun activities, and won't even realize how much they're having fun! Use it after reading a story about Build Your Own Winter Mitten or sing a song about Build Your Own Winter Mitten . Print in black and white.

Here's what you'll get:

• 2 different patterned mitten styles

• easy to follow directions

Your students will be making Build Your Own Winter Mitten crafts with a variety of common classroom materials. They'll be engaged and having a great time together!

These activities use materials readily available in most classrooms and homes and includes printable templates to create each activity.

Prep is quick and easy... Just print the Build Your Own Winter Mitten pages, cut everything out, color, decorate, gather the materials listed, and you're ready for a fun and engaging class! Print in black and white for coloring/painting and in color for easy assembly. You can make these into puppets, dance around the room with them while listening to winter music, or use to decorate your room with.

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→ Pin the Nose on the Reindeer Game
→Christmas Holiday Build a Nutcracker Craft Activity
→ Christmas Build a/Crown/Mask Santa, Christmas Tree, Gnome, Reindeer, Elf,Snowman

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Bring Thanksgiving fun to your classroom with these easy, step-by-step directed drawings! Students can follow along to draw seasonal favorites like an acorn, piece of pie, turkey, turkey leg, squash, and a festive place setting. Designed to inspire creativity and enhance writing time, this pack makes it easy for students to add their drawings to writing projects, keeping them excited and engaged.

What's Included:

• 6 Thanksgiving/Fall-Themed Directed Drawings (Acorn, Pie, Turkey, Turkey Leg, Squash, Place Setting)
• Choice of Line Styles: Standard, Primary, or Drawing
• Large Cards
• Journal Strips for Easy Use in Notebooks or on Rings

Engage your students this Thanksgiving season with easy, step-by-step directed drawing pages! This Thanksgiving pack includes guided drawing sheets for creating holiday images like an acorn, piece of pie, turkey, turkey leg, squash, and a place setting. Students can use these drawings to spark ideas for writing and storytelling, making it a perfect addition to writing centers or independent activities.

Perfect For:

• Writer's Workshop & Creative Writing
• Independent Work & Centers
• Early Finishers & Homework
• Journal or Ring-Bound Use
• Sub Plans

With primary and standard-lined pages as well as journal strips, this pack provides versatile options for every classroom setup. Use it to boost students' creativity while encouraging them to express themselves through both drawing and writing!

Keywords: Thanksgiving directed drawing, step-by-step Thanksgiving drawing, Thanksgiving drawing activities, primary lined drawing pages, Thanksgiving writing prompts, drawing and writing centers, Thanksgiving journal strips

Create a peaceful and supportive space in your classroom with this comprehensive Calm Down Corner Printables Kit. This thoughtfully designed bundle includes everything you need to establish a calm down corner where students can practice mindfulness and emotional regulation. Ideal for teachers of Year 3-6 students, this Calm Down Corner kit is packed with engaging and educational resources to help students manage their emotions and develop self-compassion.

What's Included In The Calm Down Corner Kit:

• Mindful Colouring Pages: 30 beautifully designed colouring sheets that promote relaxation and focus. Perfect for a calm down corner.
• Mindful Mazes: Fun and calming mazes that encourage students to practice mindfulness as they navigate through each puzzle.
• Calm Down Technique Cards: Handy cards with various techniques for students to use when they need to calm down, such as deep breathing exercises and visualisation methods.
• Self Compassion Affirmation Cards: Inspirational cards with affirmations that boost self esteem and encourage positive self talk.
• Inspirational Quote Posters: Vibrant posters with uplifting quotes to inspire and motivate students throughout their day.
• Use Your Imagination Cards: A set of drawing cards where students turn a pattern or symbol into a drawing.

And more!!

Key Benefits Of A Calm Down Corner:

• Promotes Emotional Regulation: Helps students manage their emotions effectively and independently.
• Encourages Mindfulness: Engages students in activities that cultivate mindfulness and concentration.
• Supports Positive Classroom Environment: Fosters a calm and supportive atmosphere, enhancing overall classroom harmony.
• Easy to Implement: Printable resources are simple to set up and integrate into your existing classroom routine.

Perfect for Teachers Looking to:

• Create a designated calm down corner in their classroom.
• Provide students with tools to manage stress and anxiety.
• Foster a supportive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Encourage positive behaviours and emotional well-being.

Enhance your classroom with our Calm Down Corner Printables Kit, a must have resource for any educator aiming to support their students' emotional health and mindfulness practices. Download now and start building a tranquil oasis in your classroom today!

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Looking for a way to have some fun while learning music? Look no further. This Graphic Scores Unit will have your students exploring how to represent sound using graphics and composing in no time! There are 3 main lessons included in this unit, however, the last lesson will likely take 6-8 lessons to put together and perform. This unit is one I have used with my own students so I know how much fun they have with it! The great thing with graphic scores is you don't really need any instruments to compose which makes this unit even better if you're teaching music on a cart or have limited resources available.

Overview:

This graphic score short unit exposes students to what a graphic score is. They get to represent sound using graphics and compose their own graphic score using found sounds. Students will learn how sound and music can be represented using graphics. They will practice representing a short piece of music through graphics. After, they will represent common soundscapes using their own graphics and will then create their own graphic score to perform. I created this in Google Docs/Slides so that you can customize this unit to your own unique needs.

Learning Goals:

• We are learning how to represent sounds and music using non-traditional notation.
• We are learning to compose a piece of music using found sounds and represent our sound using graphics.

Success Criteria:

• I can represent sound using graphics.
• I can compose a piece of music with a group and perform it using my score.

What’s Included:

• Lesson Plans and Ideas
• Google Slides Lesson on Graphic Scores (including original composition to practice creating graphic scores)
• Graphic organizer for students with fill in the blanks about graphic scores
• Graphic organizer for students to represent original composition as a graphic score
• Graphic organizer for students to represent soundscapes using graphics
• Graphic score for students to create their own graphic scores
• Rubrics to mark graphic score assignments
• 3 Stars and a Wish for peer feedback

Elevate your Earth Day celebrations with this set of 15 no-prep art prompts designed specifically for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Graders! Engage learners in creativity and environmental awareness with these thoughtfully crafted prompts.

Each prompt is carefully tailored to Earth Day themes, encouraging students to explore topics like recycling, conservation, nature, and sustainability through art. With no prep needed for teachers, you can seamlessly integrate these prompts into your lesson plans and activities.

These prompts inspire imagination and foster a deeper understanding of our planet's importance. Spark meaningful discussions and showcase students' artistic talents with these art prompts.