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Make your Christmas Holiday Party Crafts fun with this engaging, hands-on Christmas Nutcracker Kids craft making activity! This includes 2 low-prep Christmas Nutcracker kids crafts templates perfect for having fun for the Christmas holiday. Quick and easy setup plus clear student directions make this activity perfect for centers or substitute days, too!

Lead your students in fun craft making with 2 nutcrackers (red or blue) by cutting out the pieces, coloring, gluing the parts together and decorating. Students will love putting together their nutcracker activities together by using their problem solving skills through these fun activities, and won't even realize how much they're having fun! Use it after reading a story about nutcrackers, go to the Nutcracker Ballet or sing a song nutcrackers. Explore the history of where and how they are made. These can be printed in black and white or in color.

Here's what you'll get:

• a red nutcracker

• a blue nutcracker

• easy to follow directions

Your students will crafting Christmas holiday nutcracker crafts with a variety of common classroom materials. They'll be engaged and having a great time together!

These activities use materials readily available in most classrooms and homes and includes printable templates to create each activity.

Prep is quick and easy... Just print the nutcracker pages, cut everything out, color, decorate, gather the materials listed, and you're ready for a fun and engaging class! Print in black and white for coloring and in color for easy assembly. You can make these into puppets, dance around the room with them while listening to Nutcracker music, or use to decorate your room with.

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→ Pin the Nose on the Reindeer Game
→ Preschool/Kindergarten Learning Packet
→ Halloween Build Your Own Bat, Cat, Frankenstein, Pumpkin, Zombie, Scarecrow...

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Get ready for an exciting adventure in learning with our Research Reading Passage and Body Biography Poster Bundle!

Embark on a journey through the captivating life of Misty Copeland, the groundbreaking ballet dancer, with our engaging 2-page nonfiction reading passage. Bursting with fascinating facts, inspiring anecdotes, and colorful illustrations, this passage invites students to discover Misty Copeland's remarkable story, providing essential research material for the poster project.

INCLUDED- Reading Comprehension Questions! Differentiated and can be used with any reading passage about an influential female leader. Perfect for close reading!

• Colored and black-line version
• Reading comprehension questions for early elementary (1-3) and separate worksheet for upper elementary (4-6)

Then, dive into creativity with our Body Biography Poster - a 12-piece collaborative masterpiece! Students color, assemble, and fill in the details, choosing between lined or unlined boxes to suit their style. As they craft their poster, they'll uncover Misty Copeland's passion, perseverance, and trailblazing spirit, celebrating her groundbreaking achievements in the world of dance.
Once done, proudly display their work in the hallway, on bulletin boards, or as door decorations, showcasing their hard work and inspiring others to follow their dreams!

It's the perfect blend of fun and learning for grades 1-6 - guaranteed to make every lesson about Misty Copeland unforgettable!

Create movement with this book and song by exploring shapes in your classroom! Read this wonderful book by Eric Carle, explore the various shapes that can be created with your students, and then sing and move to the song I made for this book! Perfect anytime that you need more movement as well as to talk about nature/weather, etc. For grades PreK-2nd grade.

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This is a reading passage about Misty Copeland as an African American Artist and Black Changemaker. Students can use this as a jumping off point for a research project or for Black History Month or Women's History Month.

INCLUDED- Reading Comprehension Questions! Differentiated and can be used with any reading passage about an influential female leader. Perfect for close reading!

• Colored and black-line version
• Reading comprehension questions for early elementary (1-3) and separate worksheet for upper elementary (4-6)

Information on...

➡️ Early Life

➡️ Career

➡️ Interesting Facts

➡️ Artistic Contributions

• Inclusive Learning: Foster an inclusive classroom environment by exploring diverse narratives and celebrating the achievements of underrepresented voices.
• Ready-to-Use Content: Save time on lesson planning with our pre-packaged materials, allowing you to focus on what you do best – inspiring the next generation.

Use with our corresponding research trifold report: --> HERE <--

Other newsletter for Black History Month:

--> Louis Armstrong

--> Ruby Bridges

--> Jacob Lawrence

--> Maya Angelou

Or get ALL NEWSLETTERS --> here <--

⭐️ Are you looking to ramp up your research projects? ⭐️

This is a reading passage about Misty Copeland as an African American Artist and Black Changemaker. Students can use this as a jumping off point for a research project or for Black History Month or Women's History Month.

INCLUDED- Reading Comprehension Questions! Differentiated and can be used with any reading passage about an influential female leader. Perfect for close reading!

• Colored and black-line version
• Reading comprehension questions for early elementary (1-3) and separate worksheet for upper elementary (4-6)

Information on...

➡️ Early Life

➡️ Career

➡️ Interesting Facts

➡️ Artistic Contributions

• Inclusive Learning: Foster an inclusive classroom environment by exploring diverse narratives and celebrating the achievements of underrepresented voices.
• Ready-to-Use Content: Save time on lesson planning with our pre-packaged materials, allowing you to focus on what you do best – inspiring the next generation.

Use with our corresponding research trifold report: --> HERE <--

Other newsletter for Black History Month:

--> Louis Armstrong

--> Ruby Bridges

--> Jacob Lawrence

--> Maya Angelou

Or get ALL NEWSLETTERS --> here <--

Get your kids moving and giggling with these playful Junk Food Movement Cards! Perfect for adding a fun twist to any preschool activity, these cards are designed to help kids burn energy and practice listening skills while “moving” like their favorite treats. Ideal for morning meetings, physical education, or as a refreshing brain break between lessons, these cards also work wonders during transitions and circle time.

Each card features a unique junk food item, like a pizza or chocolate, paired with a fun, themed movement activity to keep kids active and engaged. Plus, with the included dice game, Students can roll the dice to see what’s their next move! This resource is also a fantastic choice for indoor recess, warm-ups, or as a time filler activity—keeping little ones focused and ready for the rest of the day.

Perfect for ages 3 to 5, these cards add an imaginative twist to classroom movement activities, making them a hit in preschool, kindergarten, and homeschool settings.

What comes in the product:

- 12 Movement Cards

- 2 Dice Templates

- 4 pages to print

- A4 paper Size

- Best to print on card stock (Colors will vary depending on printer used)

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Get your little ones moving and learning with these Mythical Creatures Movement Cards! Perfect for preschoolers and young kids ages 3 to 5, this set is designed to introduce children to the world of fairy tales while helping them burn off energy and stay engaged. Featuring 12 unique movement cards and 2 dice templates, kids can simply roll the dice and imitate the creature it lands on, making it a fun and interactive brain break activity.

Ideal for gross motor practice, these movement cards encourage active play while improving listening skills and focus for the rest of the school day. This activity set is perfect for preschool classrooms, homeschool environments, or even dance time, providing a creative way to prevent behavior issues and occupy students with an imaginative twist! Whether it’s learning about fairies, dragons, or other enchanting creatures, these cards offer a magical way for kids to exercise and explore!

What comes in the product:

- 12 Movement Cards

- 2 Dice Templates

- 4 pages to print

- A4 paper Size

- Best to print on card stock (Colors will vary depending on printer used)

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Whether you need a brain break, a transition activity, or just a fun way to occupy your class, these cards will keep your students attentive, engaged, and moving! Designed for preschoolers, toddlers, Pre-K, and kindergarteners, this activity helps burn off excess energy while enhancing listening skills and introducing Thanksgiving vocabulary. With 12 exciting movement cards and 2 dice templates, your little ones will stay active while practicing their gross motor skills.

Perfect for classroom use or homeschooling, this Thanksgiving-themed activity will ensure your learners are active and learning all while having fun!

What comes in the product:

- 12 Movement Cards

- 2 Dice Templates

- 4 pages to print

- A4 paper Size

- Best to print on card stock (Colors will vary depending on printer used)

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Introduce your students to the world of Jungle Safari animals while keeping them active with these Movement Cards! Perfect for morning meetings, physical education, indoor recess, or as a fun break between sit-down activities, these cards add a playful touch to any classroom routine. Each card showcases a different animal-inspired movement, getting kids up and moving while learning about their favorite animals. Great for circle time, transitions, warm-ups in therapy, or even before testing, these cards help prevent behavior issues by occupying excess energy and improving listening skills, keeping little ones focused for the rest of the school day.

This set includes 12 engaging movement cards and 2 dice templates, ideal for a roll-and-move activity. Designed for preschoolers and kindergarten ages 3 to 5, this exercise activity also makes an exciting addition to pet-themed lessons. Perfect for home or school!

What comes in the product:

- 12 Movement Cards

- 2 Dice Templates

- 4 pages to print

- A4 paper Size

- Best to print on card stock (Colors will vary depending on printer used)

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Get your little ones moving and learning with these Magical Creatures Movement Cards! Perfect for preschoolers and young kids ages 3 to 5, this set is designed to introduce children to the world of mythical creatures while helping them burn off energy and stay engaged. Featuring 12 unique movement cards and 2 dice templates, kids can simply roll the dice and imitate the creature it lands on, making it a fun and interactive brain break activity.

Ideal for gross motor practice, these movement cards encourage active play while improving listening skills and focus for the rest of the school day. This activity set is perfect for preschool classrooms, homeschool environments, or even dance time, providing a creative way to prevent behavior issues and occupy students with an imaginative twist! Whether it’s learning about fairies, dragons, or other enchanting creatures, these cards offer a magical way for kids to exercise and explore!

What comes in the product:

- 12 Movement Cards

- 2 Dice Templates

- 4 pages to print

- A4 paper Size

- Best to print on card stock (Colors will vary depending on printer used)

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This solar system and outer space-themed set is designed for preschoolers, combining fun movement activities with engaging space vocabulary. Each card features a unique space element, from planets to stars, and includes a playful action to inspire movement and imagination. Perfect for preschool space activities, these cards are great for learning while burning off extra energy!

Whether you need a brain break, a transition activity, or an exercise routine, these cards offer a fun way to prevent behavior issues and enhance listening skills, helping students stay focused throughout the day. The set includes 12 movement cards and 2 dice templates, so kids can roll the dice and move like the space element they land on. Ideal for ages 3 to 5, these movement cards are perfect for pre-school dance, circle time, or a fun addition to your classroom routine!

What comes in the product:

- 12 Movement Cards

- 2 Dice Templates

- 4 pages to print

- A4 paper Size

- Best to print on card stock (Colors will vary depending on printer used)

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Introduce your students to the world of ocean animals while keeping them active with these Movement Cards! Perfect for morning meetings, physical education, indoor recess, or as a fun break between sit-down activities, these cards add a playful touch to any classroom routine. Each card showcases a different animal-inspired movement, getting kids up and moving while learning about their favorite animals. Great for circle time, transitions, warm-ups in therapy, or even before testing, these cards help prevent behavior issues by occupying excess energy and improving listening skills, keeping little ones focused for the rest of the school day.

This set includes 12 engaging movement cards and 2 dice templates, ideal for a roll-and-move activity. Designed for preschoolers and kindergarten ages 3 to 5, this exercise activity also makes an exciting addition to pet-themed lessons. Perfect for home or school!

What comes in the product:

- 12 Movement Cards

- 2 Dice Templates

- 4 pages to print

- A4 paper Size

- Best to print on card stock (Colors will vary depending on printer used)

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Get your students moving and engaged with these fun Reptiles & Amphibians Movement Cards! Perfect for preschool, kindergarten, or elementary classroom settings, this resource is a great way to bring physical activity and animals-themed fun to any group setting. Each card features a different Reptile or Amphibian -related movement, making it easy for kids to channel their energy into active play while learning about different animals

Whether you’re using these for brain breaks, morning meetings, physical education, or just to burn off some energy between lessons, these cards make an excellent addition to any teacher's toolkit. Ideal for use during transitions, circle time, or as a gross motor skill activity, these movement prompts keep kids attentive, energized, and focused.

This set includes 12 unique movement cards featuring a variety of Reptiles & Amphibians -themed actions that kids can easily follow. Just shuffle, pick a card, and let the animals-inspired fun begin! Perfect for indoor recess, PE warm-ups, or even homeschooling activities.

What comes in the product:

- 12 Movement Cards

- 2 Dice Templates

- 4 pages to print

- A4 paper Size

- Best to print on card stock (Colors will vary depending on printer used)

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Get your kids moving and giggling with these playful Healthy Food Movement Cards! Perfect for adding a fun twist to any preschool activity, these cards are designed to help kids burn energy and practice listening skills while moving like their favorite fruit or vegetable. Ideal for morning meetings, physical education, or as a refreshing brain break between lessons, these cards also work wonders during transitions and circle time.

Each card features a unique Fruit or Vegetable item, like a orange or onion, paired with a fun, themed movement activity to keep kids active and engaged. Plus, with the included dice game, Students can roll the dice to see what’s their next move! This resource is also a fantastic choice for indoor recess, warm-ups, or as a time filler activity—keeping little ones focused and ready for the rest of the day.

Perfect for ages 3 to 5, these cards add an imaginative twist to classroom movement activities, making them a hit in preschool, kindergarten, and homeschool settings.

What comes in the product:

- 12 Movement Cards

- 2 Dice Templates

- 4 pages to print

- A4 paper Size

- Best to print on card stock (Colors will vary depending on printer used)

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Introduce your students to the world of pets while keeping them active with these Pets Movement Cards! Perfect for morning meetings, physical education, indoor recess, or as a fun break between sit-down activities, these cards add a playful touch to any classroom routine. Each card showcases a different pet-inspired movement, getting kids up and moving while learning about their favorite animals. Great for circle time, transitions, warm-ups in therapy, or even before testing, these cards help prevent behavior issues by occupying excess energy and improving listening skills, keeping little ones focused for the rest of the school day.

This set includes 12 engaging movement cards and 2 dice templates, ideal for a roll-and-move activity. Designed for preschoolers and kindergarten ages 3 to 5, this exercise activity also makes an exciting addition to pet-themed lessons. Perfect for home or school!

What comes in the product:

- 12 Movement Cards

- 2 Dice Templates

- 4 pages to print

- A4 paper Size

- Best to print on card stock (Colors will vary depending on printer used)

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So you have to teach MIDDLE SCHOOL DANCE...and you're FREAKING OUT...and wishing you had taken up your parents on those dance lessons that they offered you when you were a kid...and you DON'T KNOW WHERE TO START?

Look no further! Having danced my entire childhood I have a strong passion for dance education and I have put together a resource to get you started in teaching dance in grades 6-8.

Included in this resource is:

-A worksheet including important dance vocabulary (includes answers)

-A fun "Getting To Know You" Dance activity which leads to creating an entire class dance (don't worry you don't have to know ANY dance moves - the dance is created by turning natural body movements during conversation into dance moves)

-Includes questions to ask for Getting To Know You Activity

-Worksheets for students to keep track of their dance moves as they create their class dance

-A reflection for students to complete when they are done their class dance

These lessons are sure to provide you with about 5 or more full periods of dance fun. If you have any questions, please ask! I have used these activities with many different classes between grade 6 and 8 and the students always love creating the class dance.

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Includes a fun worksheet for any movie!

Reseña de una Película Genérico- muy divertido.

MOVIE GUIDE

Generic can be used with ANY movie.

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Step into the enchanting world of the forest with these fun and engaging Forest Friends Role Play Masks. This easy to print pack includes 15 different mask designs featuring adorable forest animals like deer, foxes, owls, and more. These fun masks are perfect for sparking creativity and imagination in young learners, and can be used for role playing, puppet shows, storytelling, and more. Simply print, laminate, and attach a stick or elastic for hours of fun playtime. These animal masks are perfect for any classroom or homeschool setting and are a great way to teach children about forest animals and the importance of nature. Add a touch of magic to your learning environment with our Forest Friends Role Play Masks.

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This book is perfect for teaching tempo! Use the song with or without the book, to have the students move and sing. Students will love discovering the ways a sloth can move! Use the additional worksheet to discuss fast moving objects and mix and match fast and slow. Add in a sloth puppet for additional fun!

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Rock the duck to sleep while listening to 3/4 time signature, reinforce rhythm decoding while your students chant and move along with the song composed for this classic by Doreen Cronin. As an extra prop, use a duck puppet and a yo-yo to play along as you sing to the duck to help the animal fall asleep. Move to the song and use a drum to help your students feel 3/4 time signature. Additional rhythm chart and worksheet review ta and ti-ti rhythms as well as different animal sounds found in the story. Adaptable for grades 1st-3rd grade.

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1. If you have any questions about this product or any of my products, feel free to email me at creatingmusicalliterature@gmail.com

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