Other (Arts) Thematic Unit Plans (by date, oldest first)

This ultimate unit of art projects for Kindergarten & 1st grade includes activities, projects, centers, early finisher activities, & recommended resources to use to keep your youngest students engaged and learning.

We all struggle with Kindergarten classes at one time or another. This is a cross-curricular unit with ideas and strategies to keep your students engaged with hands-on activities and projects. It includes National Core Art Standards and TEKS (if you are in Texas). Also included are suggestions to successfully implement centers in your classroom.

This resource can be used with or without centers. It includes activities and projects to engage young students that can be broken into small steps to promote student success. However you teach your classes, however long or short your Kindergarten classes are, there are ideas to fit into your schedule.

This resource is designed for Elementary Art teachers but is also perfect for classroom teachers who want to have Art in their Kindergarten and 1st grade classes. Everything you need to successfully navigate teaching your youngest students is included.

This resource is in a PDF file and includes:

• 13 activities (including 2 games)
• 3 clean-up games
• 8 project ideas with photos
• 2 self-directed activities for early finishers with multiple variations
• 13 ideas for centers
• Discussion ideas with more than 10 sample discussion questions
• Printable page of shapes
• Printable page of Mondrian artwork
• Artist fact sheet
• Suggestions for making your own resources and materials

22 pages of resources allow you to choose and structure multiple days of classes using this one unit.

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Hispanic Heritage Elementary Art Project Maracas

Back to School Art Lesson Elementary Name Art

Bilingual Watercolor Class Rules

Bilingual Dual Language Art & Classroom Labels

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

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Thank you.

Deborah

Down in the Art Room

This ultimate bundle of art projects contains a colossal 40 lessons (an astounding 146 projects) plus bilingual labels, resources & rules, art award certificates & sub plans - everything you need! These cross-curricular art projects include lessons for all times of the year - from back to school to the end of the school year. Lessons & resources are located in PDF files.    

These lessons contain many bonuses & many of the lessons include National Arts Standards & TEKS (Texas). 

This bundle includes:

• Detailed, step-by-step instructions with photos for each cross-curricular project
• Cross-curricular & literacy connections for projects
• Material & project variations
• Project examples
• Fact sheets for Hispanic Heritage Month, Native American Heritage Month, Black History Month, Women's History Month, & Cinco de Mayo
• Artist facts
• Sub plan with templates
• 3D projects are included
• Early finisher activity
• One day projects
• Classroom rules
• Award certificates for Art & Music

and so much more!

Cross-curricular projects are designed for elementary - each project has recommended grade levels. There are projects for Kindergarten - 5th grade included. Almost all projects include step-by-step detailed instructions with photos plus extras like National Arts Standards & TEKS (Texas), project & material variations, & cross-curricular & literacy connections. Some also include ideas for assessment, drawing guides, reference photos, templates & more.

You may also like:

Year Long Art Projects Bundle

Georgia O'Keeffe Women's History Art Projects Bundle

Hispanic Heritage Art Projects Bundle

Day of the Dead Arts Bundle

Art Sub Plans Bundle

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

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Thank you!

Deborah

Down in the Art Room

Leprechaun Craft

Bring the magic of St. Patrick’s Day to your classroom with this engaging Leprechaun Craft resource! Perfect for a festive celebration, this activity includes everything you need to captivate your students and make learning fun.

What’s Included:
☘️ 18 informational slides about St. Patrick’s Day, providing a mix of history, traditions, and fun facts.
☘️ A Leprechaun Pop It worksheet, combining creativity and fine motor skill practice.
☘️ Clover coloring activity to inspire creativity and add to the festive spirit.
☘️ A vibrant door poster to decorate your classroom and welcome the holiday cheer.

☘️ Teacher's guide

Why You’ll Love It:
✔️ Interactive and creative: Keeps students engaged while they learn and craft.
✔️ Low-prep: Simple and easy-to-use materials for a stress-free holiday activity.
✔️ Versatile: Perfect for art lessons, St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, or as a fun early finisher task.

This Leprechaun Craft resource is an exciting way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day while incorporating creativity and learning. Add it to your plans today and watch your students enjoy the magic of the holiday! ☘️

If you like this resource, be sure to check out our other NO PREP activities!

⭐️Lucky Little Learners: St Patricks day door decor

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