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This creative Pizza Collage: Art Unit was designed to be printed and displayed as examples while you teach. Use this Google Slide file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on the big screen. For this assignment, I asked students to make a Pizza Collage of their favorite type of pizza. Lots of students love just a Cheese Pizza, but when they see all the types of delicious paper toppings they can add to their special pizza, they can’t wait. Students learned tracing, cutting, gluing, and placing (overlapping) skills during this 2-Day Art Unit. Students shared who they were making the special pizza for and their favorite pizza toppings. I love hanging these out on the gallery ceilings. I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy!

Unleash the Luck of the Irish with this St. Patrick's Day Virtual Field Trip to Ireland!

Spark curiosity and ignite a love of learning with this interactive virtual field trip to Ireland, designed to engage students of all ages. This immersive experience goes beyond shamrocks and leprechauns, offering a deep dive into the rich history and traditions behind St. Patrick's Day.

Here's what makes this virtual adventure stand out:

• Explore Iconic Landmarks: Virtually travel across Ireland, visiting famous sites like Dublin's bustling streets and the breathtaking Cliffs of Moher.
• Interactive Learning: Engage with captivating virtual tours that bring Irish culture to life.
• Challenge & Grow: Test your knowledge with thought-provoking comprehension questions that encourage critical thinking skills.
• Unforgettable Experience: Immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of St. Patrick's Day celebrations like never before.

Benefits for Students:

• Deeper Understanding of St. Patrick's Day: Move beyond the green and explore the history and cultural significance of the holiday.
• Enhanced Geography & History Knowledge: Virtually travel to Ireland and learn about its captivating history and landmarks.
• Critical Thinking Boost: Answer engaging comprehension questions that challenge students to think deeply about what they've learned.
• Culturally Immersive Experience: Gain a firsthand look at Irish traditions, music, and customs.

This virtual field trip is the perfect way to:

• Supplement classroom learning about St. Patrick's Day and Irish culture.
• Offer a fun and engaging alternative to traditional classroom activities.
• Spark a love of travel and exploration in students of all ages.

So, pack your virtual bags and get ready for an unforgettable adventure to the Emerald Isle! ☘️

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With this activity, students will gain valuable knowledge about healthy and unhealthy habits. Through interactive discussions and engaging exercises, they will learn to distinguish between beneficial and detrimental behaviors. This educational experience aims to empower students with the awareness and understanding necessary to make informed choices for a healthier lifestyle. 

By exploring different habits and their impacts on physical and mental well-being, students will develop crucial life skills that can positively influence their overall quality of life. Join us in this exciting journey of self-discovery and acquire the tools to cultivate habits that promote wellness and personal growth. Discover the keys to a happy and healthy life through this transformative activity. Start your journey towards a vibrant and fulfilling future today!

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Discover an engaging Idioms Lesson Plan designed for Language Arts teachers to help students understand and interpret idioms, figurative language, and nuanced meanings. This comprehensive plan aligns with Common Core Standards RI & RL, focusing on word relationships and figurative expressions in academic and content-specific contexts.

Lesson Objectives

• Define "idiom" and distinguish its figurative meaning from the literal.
• Identify idioms in literature, specifically through a read-aloud activity using "More Parts" by Tedd Arnold.
• Translate idioms into their real meanings and differentiate literal vs. figurative interpretations.
• Foster creativity by having students illustrate both the literal and figurative meanings of idioms.

Materials

• "More Parts" by Tedd Arnold (Read-Aloud Text) (Video clickable link included)
• Crayons or colored pencils
• Idiom Drawing Handouts (included)

Procedure

1. Introduction: Engage students by asking if they've heard of idioms. Define idioms as phrases where the meaning isn't literal but understood as a whole.
2. Examples: Discuss common idioms like "It's raining cats and dogs" and explain their figurative meanings.
3. Read-Aloud Activity: Use "More Parts" to highlight idioms in a humorous context. Discuss the meaning behind idioms like "I'll bet that broke your heart" or "He nearly jumped out of his skin."
4. Class Collaboration: Brainstorm a list of idioms students know, compiling them into a classroom chart.
5. Creative Closure: Have students pick a favorite idiom, illustrate its literal and figurative meanings, and present their work.

Assessment and Student Outcomes Students will:

• Demonstrate their understanding of idioms by identifying, explaining, and illustrating them.
• Enhance critical thinking and creativity by interpreting and visualizing idiomatic phrases.
• Build a broader vocabulary and comprehension of figurative language.

This idiom-focused lesson plan combines literacy skills, creativity, and fun to deepen students' understanding of figurative language and enrich their communication skills.

You may also be interested in: Comprehensive Figurative Language Lesson Plan Bundle

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Unleash a Pot of Gold Learning with the St. Patrick's Day Mega Bundle!

Engage students in a fun and festive way this St. Patrick's Day with our comprehensive mega bundle! Packed with interactive resources, this bundle is perfect for teachers, parents, and homeschoolers looking to add some educational excitement to their March celebrations.

Here's what you'll find inside:

• Captivating Google Slides presentations: Introduce students to the history and traditions of St. Patrick's Day with visually appealing and informative slides.
• Engaging worksheets: Reinforce learning with a variety of activities that cater to different age groups and learning styles. From puzzles and quizzes to creative writing prompts, these worksheets will keep students entertained while they learn.
• Fun coloring pages: Unleash students' creativity with festive St. Patrick's Day coloring pages featuring classic symbols like leprechauns, rainbows, and pots of gold.

Benefits for Students:

• Makes learning fun: St. Patrick's Day themed activities make educational content more engaging and enjoyable.
• Boosts knowledge: Students will gain a deeper understanding of Irish culture and traditions.
• Improves comprehension: Interactive exercises help solidify learning and improve information retention.
• Sparks creativity: Coloring pages and creative writing prompts allow students to express themselves artistically.

Grab your St. Patrick's Day Mega Bundle today and watch your students' learning take a lucky leap! ☘️

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A week of engaging and comprehensive learning with this Figurative Language Bundle Lesson Plan! Perfect for 4 grade and up, this bundle includes five lesson plans for a full week, interactive worksheets, and videos designed to enhance students’ understanding of figurative language concepts.

Key Features of the Figurative Language Bundle:

• Comprehensive Coverage: Explore key elements of figurative language, including similes, metaphors, personification, hyperbole, idioms, and more.
• Interactive Learning: Students will stay engaged with dynamic worksheets, thought-provoking activities, and multimedia content that bring figurative language to life.
• Structured Weekly Plan: Each day focuses on a specific aspect of figurative language, building skills progressively throughout the week.
• Multimedia Support: Includes curated videos to visually explain concepts, making lessons accessible and engaging for different learning styles.

What’s Included:

1. Lesson Plans: Five detailed plans, each with clear objectives, standards alignment, and step-by-step instructions.
2. Interactive Worksheets: Fun and challenging exercises that reinforce figurative language concepts with practical examples.
3. Videos: Handpicked videos that break down abstract concepts into easy-to-understand visuals.

How It Works:

• Start the week with an introduction to figurative language and its importance in communication and writing.
• Dive deeper each day, focusing on specific types like similes, metaphors, and idioms with tailored activities and group discussions.
• Use videos and worksheets to supplement instruction, ensuring students grasp the nuances of figurative language.
• End the week with a summative activity or assessment that allows students to apply their knowledge creatively.

Perfect For:

• Language arts teachers looking for ready-to-use, standards-aligned lesson plans.
• Students who benefit from a mix of traditional and multimedia resources.
• Educators aiming to make figurative language fun, interactive, and memorable.

Elevate your teaching and foster a deeper understanding of figurative language with this all-in-one lesson bundle!

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

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Boost creativity and literacy with our engaging lesson featuring Pete the Cat Rocking in My School Shoes craft. Pete the Cat is not just any cat; he's the coolest cat around. Students will dive into the fun, rhythmic story while exploring themes of confidence and self-expression. They'll then unleash their artistic side by designing their own version of Pete the Cat Rocking in My School Shoes, making this lesson both educational and memorable!

Engage students with color vocabulary through this enjoyable Pete the Cat shoes craft! This resource is perfect for whole-group instruction, small-group work, or literacy centers suitable for Pre-K through early elementary students. It complements the story "Pete the Cat: Rocking in my school shoes" wonderfully. After reading the story, have the children color, sew, or make a collage of the shoe in their favorite colors.

Getting ready for the new school year has never been more fun! Here's what our Pete the Cat Rocking in my school shoes set offers:

This resource includes:

• 16 scripted slideshow - 1 editable template
• PDF file and 3 printables
• 1 Pete the Cat poster
• 10 colorful shoes flashcards
• Teacher's guide and lesson overview

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Introducing a dynamic blend of creativity and strategy with our Color theory | Elementary art sub plans

Elevate Color Theory:

Step into a world where art meets gaming excitement! Our Colorful Tetris Color theory | Elementary art sub plans is a lifesaver for art teachers facing unexpected absences. With its easy-to-follow NO PREP instructions and minimal materials required, substitute teachers can effortlessly guide students through this engaging activity, ensuring that learning never skips a beat. You will also teach primary and secondary colors, it can also be used to review color theory or to check students' knowledge.

Foster Collaboration and Critical Thinking:

As students collaborate to solve Tetris-inspired challenges, they develop essential teamwork and critical thinking skills. Through lively discussions and creative problem-solving, they learn to communicate effectively and support each other's artistic endeavors.

It is a good art game to use during the first and last week of school as an art sub-plan and an early finisher activity.

There are two ways to play it: cooperatively or competitively. I confess that I prefer cooperatively.

My students were so excited that some did it a few times until they got the gold medal (rulers on how to play are on the teachers' guide)

Teach or review primary and secondary colors with this student-tested game.

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- Teacher’s guide or art sub plans

- PowerPoint presentation

- 2 options on how to play the game

- gold, silver, and bronze medals

- How to play video

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1. Pete the Cat Rocking in My School Shoes Craft

Unleash creativity and motor skills with this engaging, multi-faceted craft activity inspired by Pete the Cat Rocking in My School Shoes!

Creative Sewing Activity: After enjoying the beloved story, students can make Pete's shoes come to life by sewing yarn to create laces on their very own shoe templates. This hands-on project is perfect for developing fine motor skills while allowing students to engage with the story in a tactile way.

Colorful Collage Option: For those who prefer a different creative approach, students can color their shoe template and then add vibrant paper strips as laces. This option encourages artistic expression while letting students experiment with different textures and materials.

Early Finishers Activity: Keep early finishers entertained and engaged with a relaxing coloring sheet of Pete's shoes, giving them the freedom to explore different colors and patterns.

This Pete the Cat Rocking in My School Shoes craft is perfect for classrooms looking to combine storytelling with creative expression

This resource includes:

• Bulletin board displays
• 3 lesson plans
• Objectives
• Assessment
• 2 Pete the Cat shoes activity
• Coloring page
• Posters
• 31 Scripted Slideshow with teacher's guide

Introducing our vibrant and engaging Pete the Cat I love my white shoes back to school craft, designed exclusively for teachers like you! Pete the Cat is not just any cat; he's the coolest cat around.

Our craft and bulletin board set brings Pete the Cat I love my white shoes charm and charisma straight into your classroom, making back to school craft a breeze while igniting your students' excitement for learning.

Engage students with color vocabulary through this enjoyable Pete the Cat activity! This resource is perfect for whole-group instruction, small-group work, or literacy centers for pre-k and kindergarten students. It complements the story "Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes" wonderfully. After reading the story, have the children color the shoe in their favorite hue and then complete the worksheet about colors and the worksheet about empathy.

2. Pete the Cat I love my white shoes craft

Getting ready for the new school year has never been more fun! Here's what our Pete the Cat I love my white shoes craft set offers:

1. Interactive Craft Activity: Your students will love getting hands-on with our easy-to-follow craft activity, creating their very own Pete the Cat to adorn your bulletin board. With step-by-step instructions, this craft is perfect for Kindergarten and Grade 1 learners.
2. Bulletin Board Decorations: Transform your classroom bulletin board into a vibrant display of Pete the Cat's adventures! Our set includes colorful cutouts, posters, and banners featuring Pete. Making your classroom feel lively and welcoming from day one.
3. Versatile Usage: Whether you're a preschool teacher, elementary educator, or homeschooling parent, our Pete the Cat I love my white shoes Craft and Bulletin Board set is a versatile resource that can be tailored to suit your classroom needs.

This resource includes:

• 2 Bulletin board displays
• Empathy worksheet - 3 options
• 3 lesson plans + rubrics
• Pete the Cat shoes
• Pete the Cat craft
• Step-by-step drawing
• Coloring page
• Flashcards
• Posters
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Make this back-to-school season unforgettable with Pete the Cat leading the way! And get ready to witness your classroom come alive with creativity and joy. Don't miss out on the chance to make learning an adventure with Pete the Cat I love my white shoes by your side!

This creative Bird’s Eye View Perspective Unit: 3D Forms OR City Scene was designed to be printed and displayed as examples while you teach. Use this PDF file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on a large screen. For this assignment, I asked students to choose a Perspective artwork to complete: the 3D Forms artwork OR the City Scene artwork. Students used a ruler for most of this assignment and learned perspective drawing. Students worked with value or details in their artworks. I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy.

This creative Pizza Collage: Art Unit was designed to be printed and displayed as examples while you teach. Use this PDF file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on the big screen. For this assignment, I asked students to make a Pizza Collage of their favorite type of pizza. Lots of students love just a Cheese Pizza, but when they see all the types of delicious paper toppings they can add to their special pizza, they can’t wait. Students learned tracing, cutting, gluing, and placing (overlapping) skills during this 2-Day Art Unit. Students shared who they were making the special pizza for and their favorite pizza toppings. I love hanging these out on the gallery ceilings. I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy!

Need an awesome Art Unit? I have just the thing for you! This creative Fish Aquarium Scene was designed to be printed and displayed as examples while you teach. Use this PDF file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on a large screen. For this assignment, I made 4 unique pre-cut fish aquarium stencils that students could choose from and trace on large 18 x 24-inch paper. Students were asked to brainstorm ideas for the background, and what the Fish Aquarium could be sitting on. Students were given lots of fish/aquarium life photos as a resource to draw from. I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy.

Need an awesome Art Unit? I have just the thing for you! This creative Lily Pond Scene, Monet-inspired was designed to be printed and displayed as examples while you teach. Use this PDF file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on a large screen. It is best to use 18 x 24 white paper for this unit, since this will be a rather large artwork. This unit should last 4-(50 minute) class periods. I allowed the use of crayon for everything except the lily pond. I allowed the use of watercolor paint for the lily pond. I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy.

This creative Pizza Collage: Art Unit was designed to be printed and displayed as examples while you teach. Use this PDF file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on the big screen. For this assignment, I asked students to make a Pizza Collage of their favorite type of pizza. Lots of students love just a Cheese Pizza, but when they see all the types of delicious paper toppings they can add to their special pizza, they can’t wait. Students learned tracing, cutting, gluing, and placing (overlapping) skills during this 2-Day Art Unit. Students shared who they were making the special pizza for and their favorite pizza toppings. I love hanging these out on the gallery ceilings. I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy!

This creative Bird’s Eye View Perspective Unit: 3D Forms OR City Scene was designed to be printed and displayed as examples while you teach. Use this PDF file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on a large screen. For this assignment, I asked students to choose a Perspective artwork to complete: the 3D Forms artwork OR the City Scene artwork. Students used a ruler for most of this assignment and learned perspective drawing. Students worked with value or details in their artworks. I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy.

Need an awesome Art Unit? I have just the thing for you! This creative Fish Aquarium Scene was designed to be printed and displayed as examples while you teach. Use this PDF file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on a large screen. For this assignment, I made 4 unique pre-cut fish aquarium stencils that students could choose from and trace on large 18 x 24-inch paper. Students were asked to brainstorm ideas for the background, and what the Fish Aquarium could be sitting on. Students were given lots of fish/aquarium life photos as a resource to draw from. I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy.

Need an awesome Art Unit? I have just the thing for you! This creative Lily Pond Scene, Monet-inspired was designed to be printed and displayed as examples while you teach. Use this PDF file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on a large screen. It is best to use 18 x 24 white paper for this unit, since this will be a rather large artwork. This unit should last 4-(50 minute) class periods. I allowed the use of crayon for everything except the lily pond. I allowed the use of watercolor paint for the lily pond. I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy.

This creative Pizza Collage: Art Unit was designed to be printed and displayed as examples while you teach. Use this PDF file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on the big screen. For this assignment, I asked students to make a Pizza Collage of their favorite type of pizza. Lots of students love just a Cheese Pizza, but when they see all the types of delicious paper toppings they can add to their special pizza, they can’t wait. Students learned tracing, cutting, gluing, and placing (overlapping) skills during this 2-Day Art Unit. Students shared who they were making the special pizza for and their favorite pizza toppings. I love hanging these out on the gallery ceilings. I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy!