5th grade dance activity pdfs

This low prep dance unit makes teaching the elements of dance easy - even if you don't have dance experience! The problem with teaching dance within the school system is that most teachers being asked to teach it have little or no prior knowledge in the subject. This dance unit is not only created by a trained dancer and choreographer - it's also written specifically for non-dancer teachers.This dance unit is put together so that those teachers without a dance background can still teach a qualit

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Dance, Music, Other (Music)

Also included in: Teach the Elements of Dance for Grade 5 6 7 8 - Journaling Assignments & Project

Stick Figure Statue Posters Deck 1 for Movement Activities in Music

Created by

Becca's Music Room

Ever wonder how to get students to listen to music that is "different" for them? Or looking for a warm up activity that gets the students moving to music without getting out of control? Stick figure statues is one of my favorite activities for both of those situations-- especially with fourth and fifth grade music students. This is my favorite activity for the first day of school, as well as after a break, or when in a teachers' classrooms. Stick figure statues is a simple movement activity that

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Dance, Music, Other (Music)

Also included in: Stick Figure Statue Posters BUNDLE for Movement Activities in Music

15 Simple Music Games- No prep, no materials needed!

Created by

Barbershop by Mrs Barber

Fifteen simple classroom tested music games for use with your students! Each of these is a student favorite. Included are games suitable from Pre-K all the way to Grade 6. These games use instruments, simple, familiar songs, movement, rhythms and much more to teach important music concepts. However, all of these games are so simple they require no prep, and are easy to pick up and play! There are many uses for these music games. Music teacher? Use these to end a class when you have those fe

Subjects:

Grades:

PreK - 6th

Types:

Dance, Music, Physical Education

Jumping for Joy! A Jump Band Guide by Kristin Lukow

Created by

Teaching Music In Joy

Teachers have been asking me for years to share how I teach Kathryn Short's fabulous Rainbow Jump Bands! I have finally compiled my best tips, tricks and techniques into one easy to use resource! It includes a playlist of songs with tempos included, video links to my students jumping and written instructions on how to begin! You will need to purchase Rainbow Jump Bands before using this resource! Beware of imitation jump bands that don't stretch. The bands need to be strong and stretchy!

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 8th

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities

Grade 5, Unit 1: Dance (Ontario Arts)

Created by

Teaching in a Wonderland

The Grade 5 Dance activity packet is aligned with the Ontario curriculum expectations for Grade 5 - The Arts. This packet reviews several of the dance concepts learned in Grade 4. This packet places specific emphasis on the element of relationship. In Grade 5, students develop and extend their understanding of the elements of body, space, time, energy, and relationship. Students are asked to transfer their understanding of topics from other subject areas and use the elements of dance to help co

Subjects:

Dance, Other (Arts)

Grades:

5th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

Movement in the Classroom: 90 Music Games, Action Songs, Folk Dances

Created by

Merry Music

This is one of my best sellers! Tons of fun for the music (or any) classroom. It is a collection of singing games for children, folk dances, action songs, and rhythm songs for K-5th and can be used in the music classroom, PE, the regular classroom, before and after school activities and recess. I have also used many of these singing games with special needs kids. These music games are a fun way for music teachers to transfer to the next generation our folk song heritage. This is a resource you c

Subjects:

Dance, Music, Other (Music)

Grades:

K - 6th

Types:

Dance, Physical Education

How to Teach Line Dances in Physical Education |Dance Steps Cheat Sheet for PE|

Created by

The PE Specialist

This teacher resource is a dance steps cheat sheet for 8 of my favorite dances for PE Class. Dances included in this guide: - The Wobble - Cha Cha Slide - Cupid Shuffle - Sid Shuffle - Chicken Dance - Hokey Pokey - The Whip Nae Nae - The Jump Song - Additional Links and Ideas For each dance I've included a few teaching tips, how I teach each part and a link to a youtube video tutorial of the dance in action (these are public links, but it will save you some time) Please Note: I do not own

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 8th

Types:

Dance, Drama, Social Studies - History

Decades Themed Musical Performance Script for Elementary Students

Created by

Kids Center Stage

This show is a time traveling musical history lesson!! The speakers’ script includes many facts about inventions and inventors of the 20th century and the musical performances will take the audience on a trip down memory lane.This performance package can be used by an elementary classroom teacher, a music teacher, a summer camp coordinator, or a drama program instructor.This show could be performed by anywhere from 25 to 100+ students depending on stage size.The length of the performance is appr

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 8th, Not Grade Specific

Types:

CCSS:

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Lip Sync Battle - Dance and Drama Assignment

Created by

Clements' Classroom

This Lip Sync Battle is an extremely fun and engaging cross-curricular task for your Dance and Drama programs! Students will work in groups to lip sync dramatically to a song of their choosing, while also choreographing a dance performance with props. They will present their performance in front of the rest of the class and the audience will determine the winner of the battle! My students LOVE this assignment, work hard/with focus during every practice, and always ask to perform on the gym st

Subjects:

ViolinJudy's Resources for Music Teachers

Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

Activities, Assessment

Strike a Pose: 100 Creative Moves & Statues

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Are you ready to engage your in-person or virtual learners? With this no-prep pack of 100 poses, you'll be a fun teacher while your learners stay in control of their movements! You can show these slides on your smart board, screen or print for your sub tub!This is an excellent activity for the first day of school, after vacation/break, or when you are on a cart.Use these cards as a warm up, class reward for the end of your time together or movement activity-play any genre of music that you wish

Subjects:

Dance, Music, Physical Education

Grades:

PreK - 5th

Types:

Activities, Flash Cards, Games

Popular and TikTok Dances.Ontario Dance Curriculum. Dances Through Time.

Created by

Teaching Grotto

Dance has always been a way to express culture... and it seems now, more than ever, that students are glued to social media and TikTok! So I found a way to blend the Dance Curriculum and Social Media in an easy way that non-dance teachers can teach!!!Enter stage right: The TikTok and popular dance package. This package includes:- Brief Readings and Discussion Questions On Popular Dances (The Charlston, The Twist, The Running Man, The Macarena, The Single Ladies Dance and The Whip/Nae Nae).-Video

Subjects:

Art History, Arts & Music, Dance

Grades:

4th - 7th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

Also included in: Dance Bundle 1. Junior Arts Curriculum.

Glue Dancing Cue Cards - Elementary Movement Activity

Created by

Noteworthy by Jen

*Get your students dancing, moving, and shaking with these Glue Dancing Cue Cards!*If your students love Freeze Dance activities, they will LOVE Glue Dancing!*Turn on your favorite tunes or a song you are studying and get to work! *Great for students who are hesitant about dancing!*18 cue cards included!*Cards may be printed or displayed on a screen.*Like this? Check out:Rhythm & Shake {Rhythm Clapping with Brain Breaks}: Ta, Ti Ti, RestClass Cooperation Freeze Dance {Brain Break}#musiccre

Subjects:

Arts & Music, Dance, Music

Grades:

PreK - 5th

Types:

Activities

The Nutcracker Suite - The Story, The Ballet, The Composer

Created by

Mrs Kuchta's Corner An Elem Music Wonderland

These ADORABLE and FESTIVE coloring sheets of the classic Christmas tale, The Nutcracker, will enhance your lessons in your classroom this holiday season. Your students will love coloring these pictures as they read a common version of the story, learn and discuss the importance of dance/ballet/music as a means of story telling, as well as learn about the life and times of composer Tchaikovsky in a brief bio that is provided in this packet. This file is in PDF format for easy printing!! Come

Subjects:

Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Dance, Music

Grades:

K - 5th

Types:

Activities, Printables

Talent Show Program - up to 24 acts

Created by

Freenew Studios

Editable talent show program. Designed to be printed in black and white, but still have style! Print on letter size sheets, double sided for best results. Add school name, date and talent for an effortless design. Open space on back page allows for sponsor, parent or teacher recognition. PLEASE NOTE: This version works best with up to 24 acts. Anything over 24 can compromise design, or legibility. The type can be edited to reflect what is needed, or last minute changes. Works best if edited usin

Subjects:

Dance, Drama, Music

Grades:

3rd - 7th, Staff

Types:

Activities, Printables, Cultural Activities

The Joys of Dance / Les Joies de la Danse or How to Teach Dance with 2 Left Feet

Created by

The Artsy French Teacher

This 68 page document in French and English is useful in teaching grade 1-grade 8 dance painlessly, or rather "facilitating" dance since with these strategies, the students virtually teach themselves, have fun and end with a finished dance segment to grade. This artsy resource includes: -40 verb cards en français and in English-20 formation cards (line-ups) en français and in English-20 Formation posters en français and English-4 easy-to-facilitate dance ideas/strategies and explanations in En

Subjects:

Dance, French, Physical Education

Grades:

1st - 8th

Types:

Dance, Music Composition, Visual Arts

Dance Choreography Using Symbols - Dance Task for Lower Elementary

Created by

Teach From The Stage

Dance Choreography Using Symbols - Dance Task for Lower ElementaryThis movement based task will keep your Kindergarten-grade 3 students engaged, while incorporating dance and visual arts! Students will be able to use the pre-made movement cards to explore various movements, and then have the opportunity to create their own symbols and related-movement for themselves! This is an excellent addition to any lower elementary dance unit and offers young students an engaging opportunity to explore danc

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 5th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Printables

Also included in: Elementary Dance Unit BUNDLE

Spring from Vivaldi's Four Seasons - Listening, Moving, & Mapping Activities

Created by

Musical Magic

Celebrate the arrival of spring by engaging your students in Vivaldi's "Spring!" This set includes a two-page teaching guide, form-mapping cards for both younger and older students (Level I: ta, ti-ti, rest, ta-ah; and Level 2: ti-ti, ti-tiki, syncopa), printable and projectable sonnet text pages and score page, and links to music and additional resources. This can be taught as a single lesson or extended with dance/movement creation or musical composition (suggestions included). I have used /

Subjects:

Dance, Music, Spring

Grades:

1st - 8th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

Dance Unit Elements of Dance So You Think You Can Dance Group Edition

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So You Think You Can (Teach the Elements Of) Dance - 2nd Edition: Group DanceA high quality dance unit that's easy to teach. This dance unit was created for non-specialist dance teachers by an elementary teacher who is also a former competitive dancer.This is the second unit in my SYTYCD series. While the first unit focused on duets in a range of styles, this unit features group numbers. Each lesson focuses on one of the six elements of dance, and features a specific dance style. The lessons inc

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Dance

Also included in: Teach the Elements of Dance for Grade 5 6 7 8 - Journaling Assignments & Project

THE NUTCRACKER BALLET Crossword Puzzle Worksheet Activity

Created by

Puzzles to Print

Handout. Celebrate Christmas with this engaging crossword all about the Nutcracker Ballet. This worksheet features 24 clues that will keep the kiddos puzzling for a while. Crossword puzzles make great no prep activities for early finishers, bell ringers, morning work, handouts, homework, lesson plan supplements, sponge activities, introductions to new topics, and sub files and can also be used for a quiz.The word bank is as follows: Ballerina, Ballet, Battle, Clara, Curtain, Dolls, Dream, Dros

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Handouts

Also included in: NUTCRACKER BALLET BUNDLE - Crossword, Word Search & Scramble Worksheets

French Dance Unit Elements of Dance for Grades 5-8 - SYTYCD French Version

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French Dance Unit - Teach the elements of dance effectively - in FRENCH! - in person OR remote - even if you don't have dance experience. In response to popular request, this is a new French version of the best-selling "So You Think You Can Teach The Elements of Dance" dance unit. Please note that the example videos and teaching guides are in English, but all student-facing materials (discussion questions, worksheets) are provided in French. In addition to the original PDF format, a link is prov

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Elements of Dance Reflection - Visual Reference Note or Worksheet

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