Less than $5 Middle School Arts & Music Resources

Just print & play! Do you need engaging classical music activities or music sub plans? Each page offers creative ways for students to learn more about the music of this composer! The music of Duke Ellington is featured in this Ella Fitzgerald mini activity pack! Ella was born on April 25, 1917, in Newport News, Virginia. She is known as "The Queen of Jazz!"

Themes: USA, American composers, Women's History Month, Black History Month

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 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 - 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)

1. Take the 'A' Train
2. It Don't Mean a Thing
3. The E and D Blues

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 passage and assortment of activities are an engaging and accessible way for your students to strengthen their knowledge of the arts of Australia!

THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:

• The Arts of Australia Passage (2 pages)
• 10 Multiple Choice Questions
• 5 Short Answer Questions
• 9 Choice Board Extension Activities
• Answer Keys
• Link to Digital Version

I do my best to make sure every product is free of typos or mistakes, but please feel free to message me with any corrections or concerns.

Celebrate the 100th Day with older students:

I have transitioned from elementary school to middle school and am teaching drama. I felt this was a good class to try a fun, thoughtful 100th day activity.

Students will choose a person who could be a "character" either fictional or real. The person must be old (I said 80, but did lower the age to 75 for students who could make a good argument) but they do not have 100. I also allowed the students to choose someone who has passed away as long as they were old when they passed away. So, yes to Elaine Stritch, no to Marilyn Monroe.

Students will have a research worksheet to complete about this person which will help them give a presentation about this person. They may present as the person or present about the person.

What's included:

• Student instructions.
• Research worksheet.

How this product is useful:

• A fun break from the routine.
• Research practice.
• Presentation practice.
• A way to link student's own personality traits to a character.

Bring creativity and festive spirit into your classroom with these Thanksgiving Dor decor! This pop art style resource is perfect for creating a vibrant Thanksgiving art that will showcase your students' artistic skills. With bold, unique designs, students can color and personalize their pages to celebrate Thanksgiving in a fun and engaging way. Perfect for all ages, these coloring pages offer an interactive way to discuss gratitude and the holiday's significance while enhancing fine motor skills and creativity.

This resource includes:

• Bulletin board poster
• Bulletin board letters
• 3 printables - 2 coloring pages and 1 pattern template

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❤️The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day, Every Child Matters) is a Canadian holiday observed on September 30th. It recognizes the the survivors of Canada's residential school system, their families and their communities.

✏️Includes 12 pennant designs.

✏️These printable pennants are a great way to create meaningful discussions and reflections.

✏️Banners can be printed in color and laminated, or students can color their own black and white pennants.

✏️Use these in your classroom to create a meaningful bulletin board, door, or hallway display.

✏️ Works well for any elementary grade.

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⭐️This resource is low prep and will save you time! Simply print the ready to go banners, hole punch the pre-marked string holes, add string (yarn, ribbon etc.) and laminate for durability.

⭐️Black and white set included! Students can choose a pennant and color their own. Combine banner pages to create a coloring book.

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✅ Includes 2 banner sets - 8 1/2 x 11 in (24 pages):

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✅ Bonus:

☑ What you need to know (1 page)

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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:

• Dr. Ibram X. Kendi
• Beyoncé
• Mae Jemison
• Tyler Perry
• Simone Biles
• Lewis Hamilton
• Serena Williams
• Chadwick Boseman
• Ava DuVernay
• Kamala Harris
• Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett
• Barack Obama

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:

• Classroom activities
• Homework assignments
• Art projects
• History lessons
• Cultural studies

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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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 blank value scale is the perfect activity for teaching students how to create a value scale. Multiple variations included:

• blank value scale
• labeled value scale
• labeled and unlabeled value scales with instructions
• questions about the value scale

This is a hands-on engaging activity for students. It can also be used as an assignment to redirect off-task students.

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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.

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

Please use a computer to download and not your phone.

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.

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No Prep Thanksgiving Turkey Coloring Craft, Thankful Turkey writing activity.
Color, cut, glue, and write!

Includes 2 pages to complete your own turkey.

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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 Halloween learning fun with this engaging, hands-on monster roll and draw activity! This includes a roll and draw monster chart, 1 instruction sheet with a fold up die, and 2 pages to print with boxes to draw your monsters that are perfect for exploring mythical monsters or creatures that exist that are like monsters such as vampire bats or sea creatures. Be creative. Quick and easy setup plus clear student directions make these activities perfect for centers or substitute days, too!

Lead your students to discover the art of drawing funny looking monsters that they randomly create using different body parts and art utensils. Explore through drawing, coloring, decorating, and if you want to keep going, have them cut their monsters out and decorate with various materials. Students will love exploring how to put the monster together by using their critical & problem solving skills through this fun activity, and won't even realize how much they're learning! Use it after you talk about real or mythical monster facts/opinions or read a story about silly monsters. Pull out crayons, markers, colored pencils, regular pencils and gel pens. Be as creative as possible. Make it spooky or cute.

Here's what you'll get:

• chart with monster body parts to draw
• foldable die to make
• 2 colorful sheets of drawing squares to use for your monster art
• easy to follow directions

Your students will love making a friendly, silly monster with a variety of common classroom materials. They'll be concentrating in their seats, engaged, and exploring the make up of a their own funny monster creation.

This craft activity uses materials readily available in classrooms and homes and includes a printable template to create the whole project.

Prep is quick and easy... Just print the student monster chart, die and drawing papers, gather the materials listed, and you're ready for a fun and engaging class!

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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!

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Use Your Imagination Cards

Unleash your creativity with our Use Your Imagination Cards! This set of 28 unique pattern cards is perfect for inspiring young artists and encouraging imaginative thinking. Each card presents a different pattern, challenging students to transform it into their own artistic masterpiece. Whether it's a playful animal, a fantastical landscape, or an abstract design, the possibilities are endless!

Key Features:

• 28 Imagination Cards: Each card features a unique pattern, providing endless creative opportunities.
• Versatile Use: Ideal for a calming corner, as a fun early finisher activity, or as a stimulating project in the art room.
• Engaging Activity: Helps develop fine motor skills, creativity, and problem-solving abilities.
• Perfect for All Ages: Suitable for students in Year 3-6, but fun for all ages.
• Easy to Use: Simply choose a card, let your imagination run wild, and start drawing!

Benefits:

• Calming Corner: Incorporate these cards into your classroom’s calming corner to provide a soothing and creative outlet for students needing a break.
• Early Finisher Activity: Keep early finishers engaged with a fun and productive activity that stimulates their imagination and keeps them busy.
• Art Room Essential: A great addition to any art room, encouraging students to think outside the box and create original artwork.

Use Your Imagination Cards are a fantastic resource for promoting creativity and providing a calming, engaging activity for students. Perfect for teachers looking to enhance their classroom’s calming corner, offer enriching early finisher activities, or add a new dimension to their art curriculum. Get your set today and watch your students’ imaginations soar!

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This fun exercise helps students become very good at plotting points on the coordinate plane. The exercise combines a love middle school students have for drawing with an essential mathematical skill.

Students learn to write down the coordinates of simple drawings accurately. They also learn to plot the coordinates of their friends accurately onto the coordinate plane.

X-coordinate, Y-coordinate, ordered pairs, coordinate plane, Cartesian Plane

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Hello Music Maestros!

Are you ready for a musical adventure for your students like no other? If so, gather your pitch-perfect pals and let's dive in!

Imagine an enchanting music academy where something extraordinary has happened. The Elements of Music have vanished! Without them, the musical universe is in chaos. But fear not, task your students with recovering these stolen Elements and restore harmony to the world of sound.

Have some fun in your music classroom today with an Elements of Music themed Escape Room! Everything is ready to go. Simply make a copy of the Google Form, send it to your students, and let the fun begin! Each question needs to be answered correctly until students move on to the next question. The elements of music that students will need to be familiar with are pitch, tempo, rondo, general dynamics, harmony, general note value names, and timbre. You can always change the questions if you need to!

I hope you and your students have a ball with this!

30 Father's Day themed cards for students to color, fold, personalize, and give. Includes: Directions for early learners and ideas for upper level learners 4 Inserts Sight Words 30 Father's Day Graphics to color: Nature themed Sports themed Extracurricular themes Love theme Western theme and more... Excellent keepsakes! Helps early learners with colors, coordination, and letters. Use as narrative or reflective writing activities for older elementary/middle school students.

This is a practice worksheet about the element of art VALUE. Students are given some information about value and then given the opportunity to practice drawing.

Could be a great refresher exercise in class for students, or easily left for a sub assignment.

Need other elements of art resources or a quick sub plan?

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