Arts & Music Activities

Do you need engaging brain breaks or bell ringers? These mindful listening activities are an easy way to include music appreciation in any classroom or homeschool.

Just print and cue the music! Students begin listening and interpreting what they hear and feel. The music is available on YouTube or your favorite streaming services. There are no wrong answers, and no musical training is required. (great for sub plans!) There are five differentiated listening sheets included for each piece of music.

Featured Music

1. Morning's Embrace, Joseph Schwantner

Learning Objectives

• increased knowledge of popular composers
• familiarity with a variety of musical periods
• ability to recognize, and engage with, popular pieces of music
• identify different instrument sounds
• social-emotional exploration of feelings and moods within the music
• creative expression by drawing and choosing colors related to a musical theme

Differentiated Listening Sheets

• Mindful Listening - students draw a scene inspired by the music and select meaningful keywords that describe their listening experience
• Emotions & Weather - lots of emotions and weather to choose from and color
• Checkboxes - an easy-to-follow checklist page that features emojis, instruments, colors, and more
• Color A Carnival - which ride or activity best matches the music? Don't forget to choose a snack and a prize!
• Listen and Color - lots of drawing/journaling space with meaningful keywords to choose from

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!

28 Art and design activity ideas for parents to do at home with their kids. Includes different craft ideas as well as art projects related to specific famous artists.

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"Anchored" is a comprehensive 24-page summer camp package designed to make your VBS or summer camp a success. This resource offers daily crafts for both 5-7-year-olds and 8-10-year-olds with varying ability levels. Each day includes a Bible study focusing on being anchored in Christ, with specific daily learnings, key understandings, pre-learning questions, biblical narratives, relevance to real-life situations, and daily Bible verses. Additionally, a daily show is included to supplement the campers' learning experience.

This package includes:

• Daily crafts for ages 5-7 and 8-10
• Bible study with daily learning objectives and key understandings
• Pre-learning questions
• Biblical narrative and real-life relevance
• Daily Bible verse
• Supplementary daily show

Make your VBS or summer camp engaging and spiritually enriching with this well-rounded package. Perfect for a variety of age groups and learning levels, "Anchored" provides everything you need for a successful and meaningful camp experience.

This passage and assortment of activities are an engaging and accessible way for your students to strengthen their knowledge of the arts of Southeast Asia, including countries such as Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines.

THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:

• The Arts of Southeast Asia Passage (4 pages)
• 15 Multiple Choice Questions
• 10 Short Answer Questions
• 9 Choice Board Extension Activities
• Answer Keys
• Link to Digital Version

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Are you ready for the School Feast Day? Get your kiddos busy decorating a Thanksgiving Hat to wear. Hat choices include; turkey hats, Pilgrim hats and Native American hats.

Add your own details like googly eyes, glitter and feathers!

All hats are in color and B&W.

✅ The perfect solution for FAST FINISHERS!

Product Includes:

Each hat comes in color and black and white versions.

Pilgrim Boy (2 different skin tones)

Pilgrim Girl (2 different skin tones)

Native American Boy

Native American Girl

Turkey

Boy Turkey

Girl Turkey

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Directions page included. Copy the pages you choose. Students color hats. Teacher attaches hat to fit each student.

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3 print and go mother's day coloring pages.

Doodling is great fun, but it also provides many developmental benefits for children. Doodling helps kids of all ages to develop and refine their fine motor skills, which is essential for writing, cutting and many other activities that children will do throughout their lives. In addition, doodling encourages visual analysis, increases the ability to concentrate, and boosts creative thinking. And of course, it’s just plain fun!

This packet includes 50 pages of doodle starters to inspire children.

Some ways to use these pages:

Give children a doodle page when they need a brain break.

Print just the pages you want to enhance a classroom theme or concept that you are studying.

Have the pages available for students who finish a lesson early.

Put them in your sub tub.

Use these in your “calming corner” for children who need help with self-regulation

Unwind and find inner peace with our Serene Mandala Coloring Page, a perfect tool for mindful relaxation and creative expression. Delve into the intricate patterns of this mandala design, offering a calming escape from daily stresses.

Crafted with meticulous detail, this therapeutic coloring page is designed to promote mindfulness and relaxation in both children and adults. Dive into the meditative process of coloring as you explore the soothing intricacies of the mandala's design.

Ideal for classrooms, therapy sessions, or personal use, our Mandala Coloring Page provides a tranquil activity for stress relief, creative expression, and mental rejuvenation. Download now and embark on a journey of serene self-discovery through art.

What's included:

10 pages mandala coloring page in A4 pdf

Mandala Coloring Page, Mindful Relaxation, Therapeutic Art, Stress Relief, Creative Expression, Mindfulness Activity, Classroom Resource, Therapy Tool, Inner Peace, Calming Escape.

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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.

Celebrate the winter season with this fun and engaging Winter Hat Name Craft! Perfect for preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary students, this editable PowerPoint product allows kids to customize their own winter hats with their names. Use it for bulletin boards, holiday activities, or classroom decorations to add a festive touch!

What's Included :

• 4 unique hat templates
• All elements on one page
• Fully editable
• PAGE : 28 PAGES
• FILES : PPTX
• SIZE : 8.5'' x 11''

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Dive into a fun and engaging crafting activity with these Ocean Cut and Paste Crafts! Perfect for preschoolers and kindergarteners, this set includes 14 ocean-themed crafts that will keep students entertained while helping them develop their fine motor skills. Each craft page features a unique ocean item, complete with clear cutting lines and an image of the finished product in the corner for easy reference. Whether it’s a fish, shark, whale, or other sea creature, these crafts make it simple and fun for students to create their own ocean scene!

Contents:

• 14 unique ocean-themed crafts, including a fish, shark, whale, and more
• Each page features an image of the completed craft in the corner
• Easy-to-see cutting lines to guide students
• Multiple separate pieces for students to cut out and glue together

How It’s Used: Simply print out the pages, and students are ready to start cutting and assembling their ocean creatures. Teachers can use these crafts during centers, art time, or as a hands-on activity to complement ocean-themed lessons. The clear lines and large pieces make it easy for young learners to practice cutting and gluing while having fun.

Why You’ll Love It: These Ocean Cut and Paste Crafts not only provide an enjoyable creative activity for students but also help them strengthen their fine motor skills. The simple designs and visual aids allow young learners to work independently or in groups, making them ideal for classrooms, homeschooling, or even after-school programs. Plus, they align with seasonal or thematic lessons on ocean life, providing an educational twist to the fun!

Features:

• 14 ocean-themed cut-and-paste crafts
• Simple, easy-to-follow cutting and gluing instructions
• Visual guides for students with images of the finished craft on each page
• Promotes fine motor skill development
• Ready to print and go for minimal prep work

Who This is For:

• Preschool and kindergarten teachers looking for easy, hands-on craft activities
• Homeschool parents wanting to introduce ocean life in a creative way
• After-school programs or daycare centers seeking engaging fine motor practice
• Students who love crafting and creating their own ocean-themed artwork
• Classrooms incorporating ocean or animal life themes into their lessons

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Color Word Unit daily practice sheets to reinforce HFW/sight word colors. Perfect for a "Color of the Day" activity as you introduce color words to your young learners. A variety of skills included such as:

• Recognize the color word and circle
• Color the word
• Trace the word (D'Nealian font)
• Read the word in easy, decodable CVC words
• Draw a picture to represent the color word
• Trace a color word sentence

This activity is easy to pair with my Color Word Poems and Color Word Craft to round out your perfect intro to teaching color words to your kindergarten or first grade class.

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Color Word Crafts

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❤️Share the love with this delicious Valentine’s Day themed tic tac toe game!

✏️Use as a fun activity in your classroom or send a digital copy home as a Valentine’s Day treat!

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This 'Design & Decorate Artsy Classroom Creations' printable is a fun and engaging activity designed to enhance creativity and motor skills. Students can unleash their imagination by cutting and pasting pictures to design the classroom. Additionally, they have the opportunity to personalize their classroom by drawing other relevant objects. This activity seamlessly integrates into subjects like English and Math, allowing learners to identify objects and explore their shapes.

Teachers can differentiate this activity by asking students to color, label the objects, and even add more objects by drawing.

⭐ Ready to print. No prep! Perfect for independent creative activity/ quiet time.

⭐ Suitable for young learners, lower elementary, homeschool, centers, students with learning difficulties and on the autism spectrum.

Includes:

• 1 Design My Dream Classroom - cut and paste ( 2 versions- 1 colored page and 1 black and white)

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Celebrate Black History Month in your classroom with our comprehensive Athlete Trading Cards resource! Engage your students in grades 4-8 with this interactive and educational set, designed to honor the achievements and legacies of influential Black athletes. This versatile resource, perfect for cross-curricular activities in ELA, PE, Social Studies, and Art, offers a dynamic way to integrate learning about historical figures with creative expression and project-based learning. Whether for classroom activities, bulletin board displays, or student presentations, these trading cards are an ideal addition to your teaching toolkit.

Product Highlights:

• 60 Slide Interactive Google Slides and PDF: A rich, user-friendly digital resource that's easily accessible and customizable.
• Teacher Exemplar Included: Get started instantly with our teacher-crafted exemplar, guiding you on how to maximize the potential of this resource.
• Cross-Curricular Application: Seamlessly integrate into various subjects including ELA, PE, Social Studies, and Art, enhancing the learning experience with versatility.
• Engaging Visuals and Content: High-quality, visually appealing designs paired with comprehensive biographical data, career highlights, and more.
• Print-Ready for Versatility: Easily printable for physical use in classrooms, bulletin boards, or as hand-held learning materials.

How to Use This Resource:

• Classroom Learning: Utilize the slides for interactive classroom activities, encouraging students to explore and learn about influential Black athletes.
• Creative Projects: Engage students in project-based learning, allowing them to create their own trading cards, enhancing their research, writing, and artistic skills.
• Bulletin Boards & Displays: Create captivating bulletin boards or classroom displays, showcasing the accomplishments of these athletes and inspiring your students.
• Student Presentations: Encourage students to present their athlete trading cards, fostering public speaking skills and peer learning.

Who Is This Resource For? This versatile digital resource is designed for forward-thinking educators who are passionate about delivering a comprehensive, engaging, and educational experience. Ideal for teachers of:

• Grades 4-8: Tailored content that's appropriate and engaging for middle-grade students.
• ELA, PE, Social Studies, and Art: Cross-curricular application makes it a perfect fit for various subjects, promoting an inclusive learning environment.
• Project-Based Learning Enthusiasts: Teachers who want to encourage creativity, research skills, and hands-on learning will find this resource exceptionally beneficial.
• Digital Classroom Advocates: Perfect for educators looking for a versatile digital resource that's easily integrated into various digital platforms used in modern classrooms.

Bring history to life, inspire creativity, and celebrate the achievements of Black athletes in your classroom with this unique, interactive, and comprehensive resource. Get your Black History Month Athlete Trading Cards resource today and create a vibrant, educational, and engaging learning environment for your students!

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 All About Me resource is versatile & perfect for the art room! Use these templates at the beginning of the school year to learn about your students and build community in your classroom.  Templates are designed with plenty of space around shapes to let students customize them with patterns or doodles.

This resource features 41 templates and is designed to be used throughout the year.  Start the school year with the All About Me or All About the Artist (student) templates for students to complete - drawing or writing.  Use the designated All About The Artist templates for students to show prior knowledge about artists or art movements, for formative or summative assessments, or to demonstrate learning about artists when teaching art history.    

Blank templates may be used for All About Me pages, All About the Artist pages, or assessments. Students may easily illustrate art elements, design principles, material techniques, and more. Resource includes instructions and ideas for assessment.  

This resource is in a PDF file and contains 46 pages.  It includes:

• All About Me templates with subjects (6 templates)
• Untitled all about me template with subjects (2 templates)
• Untitled all about me templates blank (2 templates) 
• All About Me blank templates no subjects (7 templates)
• All About The {student} Artist  templates with subjects (5 templates)
• All About The {student} Artist blank templates no subjects  (5 templates) 
• All About The Artist templates with student instructions {to use with artists studied} (6 templates)
• Blank templates  (8)
• Instructions to use All About Me template in art room
• Instructions to use All About Me template in general ed classroom
• Instructions to use templates as artist review 
• Instructions to use templates for assessment
• Suggestions for categories to use blank templates for All About Me 

This resource is designed for the art classroom but may also be used in general ed classrooms.  With so many template styles, this is a great multifunctional resource for your classroom. 

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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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Unleash your students' creativity and celebrate the magic of music with these Taylor Swift-Inspired End of Era Coloring Pages! Perfect for a range of grade levels, these unique coloring sheets are designed to mark the end of the school year with a harmonious blend of art and fun.

What's Included:

• 8 Coloring Pages
• Educational Value: Enhance fine motor skills, color recognition, and creative expression while subtly incorporating the joy of music into your classroom activities.
• Variety for All Ages: Our pages range from simple designs for younger students to more detailed and complex patterns for older children, ensuring every student finds something they love.
• End of Year Celebration: Use these pages as a fun and relaxing activity to commemorate the end of the school year, allowing students to unwind and reflect on their accomplishments.
• Printable Easy-to-print PDF files
• Versatile Use: Perfect for art lessons, end-of-year activities, classroom decor, or as a special gift for students to take home.

Benefits for Teachers:

• Engagement: Keep students engaged and excited as they color their favorite Taylor Swift-inspired scenes and motifs.
• Stress Relief: Provide a relaxing and enjoyable activity that helps students wind down after a busy school year.

Ideal For:

• Classroom Use: Art projects, free-time activities, or a creative end-of-year celebration.
• Gifts: Great for creating personalized gifts for students to remember their school year by.

Christmas Zentangle Zendoodle Art: Create Festive Santa & Reindeer Designs

Engage students in Grades 3 and up, including high school, with this low-prep, curriculum-aligned Christmas art activity. This Zentangle (Zendoodle) Art Resource combines creativity and structured design, featuring step-by-step instructions and practice worksheets for patterns and textures. Perfect for independent or guided learning, it helps every student explore their artistic potential with ease.

What’s Included?
✏️ Print Materials: Worksheets in PDF format

What’s Inside?
✔️ Christmas Character Templates: Santa & Reindeer (guided and blank options)

✔️ Pattern & Texture Practice Sheets: Explore and refine Zentangle designs

✔️ Create Your Own Patterns: 6-section and 9-section templates for differentiated learning

✔️ Step-by-Step Instructions: Suitable for various skill levels

✔️ Teacher Notes: Differentiation tips and engagement strategies

Why You’ll Love This Resource:

✏️ Low-Prep: Print and go, saving you valuable planning time

✏️ Flexible for All Ages: Ideal for elementary, middle, and high school students

✏️ Classroom-Tested: Proven to engage and inspire students

✏️ Curriculum-Aligned: Supports Common Core, TEKS, and UK National Curriculum standards

When to Use This Resource:

✅ Christmas Art Projects (1-2 hour lessons)

✅ Early Finishers

✅ Independent Art Activities

✅ Sub Plans

✅ Classroom Decorations

What You’ll Need:

✏️ Pencils

✏️ Extra Paper (optional)

✏️ Fine liners, colored pens, markers (optional)

✏️ Scissors (optional)

✏️ Colored card (optional)

Skills Focused:

✔️ Creating intricate patterns and textures

✔️ Exploring line work and shading techniques

✔️ Developing design and composition skills

✔️ Practicing independent or guided art tasks

Curriculum Alignment

Common Core State Standards (CCSS):

• SL.3.5-SL.12.5: Enhance presentations with visual elements.

• W.3.7-W.12.7: Integrate creative skills into projects and reflections.

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS):

• §117.111-§117.316: Develop original works, explore patterns, and present designs.

UK National Curriculum (Years 3 and Beyond):

• Key Stage 2-3: Use patterns and textures creatively; analyze and refine art techniques.

Bonus Benefits:

✅ Boosts Personal Expression

✅ Enhances Skill Development

✅ Proven Classroom Success

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