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! Chen Yi was born on April 4, 1953, in Guangzhou, China. She is the first Chinese woman to receive a Master of Arts in music composition from the Central Conservatory of Music.

Themes: China, Violin, Chinese composers, Women's 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. The West Lake
2. Spring in Dresden
3. Suite for Cello and Chamber Winds
4. Fiddle Suite
5. Xian Shi
6. Tu
7. Shuo Chang
8. Spring Festival

24 ideas for sensory and messy play activities parents and children to do at home together.

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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.

The set includes a total of 15 high-quality hand-drawn rainbow borders of A4 size (8.5" x 11"). All borders have a transparent background and are in PNG. format. These can be used for personal or commercial use. These borders will make your resources stand out and will give your students a chance to do enjoy rainbow themed resources. :)

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This passage and assortment of activities are an engaging and accessible way for your students to strengthen their knowledge of the arts of Sub-Saharan Africa!

THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:

• The Arts of Sub-Saharan Africa 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.

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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How to Use

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

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This resource is meant for personal and classroom use. You may use it with GOOGLE CLASSROOM and post it for your students to print and complete at home. It is not allowed for commercial use. You may NOT edit this product in any way and use/sell it as your own. Duplication and sharing with others who have not purchased this product violates copyright laws.

Earth day coloring sheet. Great for all ages. Let you students show their creativity with this coloring page, which shows hands holding the earth.

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"If We Were Gone: Imagining the World Without People" by John Coy. This engaging children's story paints the picture of an earth reverting back to its natural state of jungles and forests, engaging young minds in a thought-provoking reflection on humanity's impact on our world. Check out my worksheets here!

We are the Gardeners by Joanna Gaines is a fun story about a family who works together to garden. This story teaches the reader about the importance of hard work and never giving up.Click here for worksheets based on the story!

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

Indulge in the therapeutic art of coloring with our exquisite Mandala Coloring Page. This intricately designed mandala offers a perfect blend of relaxation and creativity, ideal for both children and adults seeking moments of mindfulness and tranquility. Dive into a world of intricate patterns and soothing hues, as you immerse yourself in the meditative process of coloring.

Crafted with meticulous detail, this mandala encourages focus, calmness, and self-expression, making it a valuable addition to any classroom or therapy session and yoga club. Whether you're looking for a stress-relieving activity, a mindful break during the day, or a creative outlet for your students, our Mandala Coloring Page provides a serene escape into the world of art and mindfulness.

Mandala Coloring Page, Mindful Art Therapy, Stress Relief, Intricate Design, Relaxation, Creativity, Mindfulness Activity, Classroom Resource, Therapy Session, Self-Expression, Calmness, Art Therapy.

what's included:

10 pages plumbing mandala coloring page in pdf

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I designed this directed drawing as an activity when my fifth graders were working with preschoolers. We celebrated May by learning about Mary and finished by creating a picture of Mary.

Older students led the younger students, but this could easily be a teacher led activity.

Creativity comes into the activity when the students color and add their own details onto the picture of Mary.

What's included:

• Diagram of each step of the directed drawing.

How is this product useful:

• No prep for the teacher.
• Easy follow steps for the students.

This Fun activity encourages creativity and fine motor skills as children assemble their own Polar Bear . Perfect for winter-themed lessons, bulletin board displays, or seasonal crafts in preschool and kindergarten classrooms. The set includes both a full-color version and a black-and-white outline version for coloring. Just print, cut, and paste!

What's Included :

• PAGE : 15 PAGES
• FILES : PDF + PNG
• SIZE : 8.5'' x 11''

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Build fine motor skills and learn shapes with these fun, farm-themed play dough mats! Students create farm objects with play dough while following "I Can" statements on each mat.

Contents: This Farm-Themed Play Dough Mats set includes various farm objects for students to create using play dough. Each mat features a clear image of a farm object—like a barn, tractor, or animal—along with an "I Can" statement at the bottom, guiding students to complete the task. Designed to encourage creativity while building fine motor skills, these mats are perfect for preschoolers and kindergarteners. Each mat is 8.5x11 in size, making them easy to print and use in the classroom or at home.

How the Product is Used: Students will use play dough to shape and recreate the farm-themed objects shown in the center of each mat. With an "I Can" statement at the bottom of each page, students will be encouraged to complete the task independently while learning to recognize shapes and practice motor skills. Teachers just print out the mats, and students are ready to roll, pinch, and mold their play dough to match the images.

Why You’ll Love This Product: Teachers will appreciate the simplicity of these mats—just print, and they’re ready to use. The hands-on approach keeps students engaged, and the "I Can" statements help boost student confidence as they complete each task independently. These mats are excellent for fine motor development and shape recognition while allowing students to explore creativity. The farm theme adds an exciting touch, making learning more relatable and fun for young learners.

Features:

• Farm-themed objects like barns, tractors, animals, and more.
• "I Can" statements on each mat for student guidance.
• Fine motor skill development through shaping play dough.
• Encourages shape recognition and creativity.
• 8.5x11 size mats for easy printing and classroom use.
• Ideal for preschool and kindergarten.

How This Product Can Be Used in the Classroom or Other Educational Settings:

1. Preschool classrooms: Great for daily centers, helping kids develop motor skills while learning about farm objects.
2. Kindergarten classrooms: Perfect for a fun and tactile activity that reinforces shape recognition and creativity.
3. Homeschool environments: Use as a hands-on, engaging lesson on farm themes and fine motor practice.
4. Daycare centers: A low-prep activity that can be used repeatedly for group or individual play.
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Color Word Unit Craft Book! Perfect pairing to our daily color word worksheets to reinforce the color word concepts. Students can color or use construction paper to glue and tear small pieces to work on those fine motor skills!

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

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❤️Looking for coloring activities to celebrate Diwali (Deepavali ): the Hindu Festival of Lights in your classroom? Your students will love learning all about Diwali while coloring 30 unique Diwali-inspired designs that include rangoli, paper lanterns, and diyas!

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✏️A perfect addition to your Diwali unit, Holidays Around the World unit, or use any time of the year!

✏️Use the informational guide (included) to teach your students all about Diwali, why it is celebrated, how it is celebrated, and symbols of Diwali.

✏️Once pages have been colored, you can place the cover page (included) on top and staple into an individual or class booklet to read or take home to share with family!

✏️Or mount pages onto colored paper to display on your bulletin board, hallway, or door!

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⭐️ Great for any elementary grade!

⭐️ Use for small groups, morning work, partner work, indoor recess, early finishers, art centers, rewards, coloring book gifts, sub tub, Diwali celebrations and more!

⭐️This resource is low prep and will save you time! Simply print and go!

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Teaching Materials: (4 pages)

☑ All About Diwali information guide (4 pages)

Coloring Pages: (32 pages)

☑ Cover pages - dotted/single line for student's name (2 pages)

☑ Coloring pages - for student's name (30 pages)

✅ Bonus: (1 page)

☑ What you need to know (1 page)

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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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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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Geometry Christmas booklet to transform 2D geometry shapes into Christmas icons.

Engage your students and prepare all the cutting, pasting and coloring stationery!

What's Covered?

Change the circle, square, rectangle & triangle to join Christmas and be festive! Draw and color each shape [an exemplary guide is attached of what the shapes could be transformed to].

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Don't forget to share with me how it went with your little ones. I hope it was useful in your classroom.

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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)
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• 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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this Handprint Alphabet Book Template offers 26 cute animal handprint designs perfect for preschoolers, toddlers, and babies to make as gifts or keepsakes.

Handprint crafts are a fun, hands-on way to engage toddlers and preschoolers while building important skills. They help children strengthen fine motor control as they paint, press, and decorate, which supports early writing skills.

These crafts also offer a great sensory experience, letting kids explore textures and colors with their hands. Plus, handprint projects make for memorable keepsakes that capture a moment in time, perfect for sharing with families or displaying in the classroom.

This A-Z Animal Handprint art bundle is a simple but meaningful way to combine creativity with learning!

What's Included:

1 file- 52 pages total.

Each design comes with one blank template and one example design.

How to Use:

1. Download: Once your purchase is confirmed, download the file directly to your computer.
2. Print: Print at home or at a local print shop like Costco, Walgreens, or Staples.
3. Create: Follow the easy instructions included to create your unique handprint art masterpieces.

Paper Recommendation: For best results, use cardstock.

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Need a no prep print and go resource to kick off the new year with your students? Look no further! I have used this resource in my own classroom for the past 5 years - the kids and I both love it! I love to see the creativity and of course, learn all about my new students faves!

This is a great reference sheet to keep all year to surprise your students with their favorite candy or use the movie choices to compile a list of rewards day options! I like to use during the first week of school as morning work, time filler or something for the kids to work on when we are all getting the first week kinks out!

There is a blank option, a 2022-2023 option, and an option for 3rd through 8th grades!

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