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A T-Shirt All About Me, Back to School Art, Goal Setting and Writing Activities
Make back to school fun with this T-shirt All About Me art, goal setting, and writing activity. This all about me icebreaker engages upper elementary and middle school students, helping with community building and reducing anxiety during the first week back to school.*The T-shirt templates fill a US letter page. T-shirts measure approximately 25cm and 20cm / 10 x 8 inches and have plenty of space for doodling.Using these low-prep T-shirt art and writing templates in the classroom, you will learn
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4th - 7th
Also included in: Back to School Activities, All About Me Art & Writing Prompts Bundle 3
36 Main Idea & Details ELA Reading Skills Practice Worksheets
Give your students the skills they need to find/tackle any main idea or supporting detail question with these 36 ELA reading drills! Each worksheet includes tips that reinforce effective reading strategies, and can be used to drive home the fundamentals or prep for test day! Bundle this item & save: Core ELA Value Bundle | READING! Grade 3 | READING! Grade 4 & 5THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES: 36 ELA comprehension drills (24 informational texts / 12 fiction passages) 135+ simulat
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3rd - 5th
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Editable Morning Meeting Daily Slides Activities Digital Resources Morning Work
Are you ready to turn your morning meeting into the best part of your daily routine? Unlock the power of morning meetings with this Editable Morning Meeting Daily Slides & Activity Pages Yearlong Set, designed for K-6 grade. These NO PREP INTERACTIVE EDITABLE morning meeting slides will revive your morning routine in a fun and engaging way. These Editable Morning Meeting Daily Slides are an easy-to-use, time-saving way for you to build a consistent morning routine and a strong classroom co
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K - 6th
Beginning Sound Worksheet Alphabet Trace Letter of the Week Handwriting Practice
⭐ FLASH DEAL ⭐GET THE ULTIMATE ALPHABET BUNDLE FOR JUST 19! ($150 VALUE)Grab The Ultimate Alphabet Bundle for just $19! You can wait, but the time is running out!Your students can practice letter recognition, letter tracing, handwriting, and phonics.Low Prep Required. Simply print and go,Perfect for centers, homework, morning work, and more. Read what other teachers have said:Laura H. “We teach one letter each week and this packet is useful to support that. I like that each packet has the sam
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PreK - 1st
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Also included in: Buy 3 Get 1 FREE Bundle 4
Project Based Learning: Geometrocity! A Math PBL
Project Based Learning: GEOMETROCITY! Build a City Made of Math with Geometry.Imagine, Design, and Build a City with this 2D and 3D Adventure!-Project Based Learning-Real World Application-Geometry, Maps, & More -Extension Activities -Differentiated Levels***THIS RESOURCE IS NOW DIGITAL!***There is a link to a Google Slides Version. Details below. *This resource can be used for distance learning and e-learning.*Geometrocity is a project based learning activity where students will take their
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3rd - 7th
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Also included in: Project Based Learning MEGA Bundle: 14 Full-Scale Hands-On Projects!
End of the Year Activity | Emoji Coloring Pages + Writing by Art with Jenny K!
Emoji Expression Coloring Sheets—interactive and pattern-filled Pop Art coloring sheets including writing prompts—NO PREP for teachers (or parents), tons of FUN for kids! These coloring sheets are a great activity for the start of the year, the end of the school, a neat contribution to your morning work collection, and/or a fun, creative project for any time! These coloring sheets are also great for helping with any calming activities. Artistic activities such as sculpting, painting, drawing, or
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K - 7th
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Math Logic Puzzles | Early Finishers Activities Enrichment Digital Resources
In the hustle and bustle of a new school year, enrichment activities are just one more thing on your plate. These Back to School Math Logic Puzzles are ready-to-go brain teasers just perfect for use as early finisher activities, enrichment activities, or morning work. Designed to give students the opportunity to solve real-world, first-week teacher problems, these logic games push students to practice both their reasoning and key math skills. Students will be so engaged as they solve missing bus
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3rd - 6th
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4th Grade Fractions Review - Math Mystery Fractions Equivalent, reducing + more
4th grade Fractions review wrapped up in a fun Math Mystery! Students must use their fraction math skills to discover where the Forgetful Pharaoh left his Scepter in Ancient Egypt! They will be required to reduce fractions to the lowest terms, compare fractions, create equivalent fractions, add and subtract fractions with LIKE denominators, and convert improper fractions to mixed number fractions. Easy prep! Just Print & Solve! Or go paperless with the new Google Slides option provided with
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3rd - 5th
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All About Me Back to School Cell Phone, Art and Writing Activity
This 'cool' all about me cell phone art and writing activity is ideal for the first week back to school. Kids love cell phones and technology and respond enthusiastically to this creative activity. Teachers can learn more about new students in a fun way, and students can share about themselves with their peers. Construct a fold-out booklet-style 'art-phone', and respond to image-making prompts on the front cover and the written elements inside.Ideal for use as a back-to-school icebreaker and com
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4th - 6th
Also included in: Back to School Activities, All About Me Art & Writing Prompts Bundle 3
Charming Mother's Day Craft Activity for Kids | Image-changing Agamographs!
What's an Agamograph? A picture that changes from one to another when you look at it from a different angle. It's hard to say but easy to do! They are super fun, unique activities to easily integrate art into your classroom this Mother's Day. They are engaging for students, easy for teachers, and have a high 'Wow!' factor. So, this year, try it out and add a new "twist" to your Mother's Day activities!In this resource, I have included designs for Mother's DayFather's DayValentine's Day...as well
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Agamographs BUNDLE (7 Sets) | Mother's Day Collection & Many More!
Flower Craft | Summer Art Activity | Summer Activities | May Bulletin Board Idea
Are you looking for an engaging, meaningful, and calming spring or summer activity for your students? This Planting Positivity Happy Flower Craft is the perfect primary and junior craft that your students will love! This craft is great for spring or summer bulletin boards, supply plans, art lessons, mindful lessons, and MORE!!! Students will love this art craft activity in grade one, grade two, grade, three, grade four, grade five, AND BEYOND!!!What is included?smile face page (4 smile faces per
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1st - 8th
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Summer Packet & Early Finishers Activities - Math Review, End of Year 2nd Grade
This bundle includes a summer packet perfect for end of year review that is FUN! These NO-PREP early finishers activities are packets for 2nd grade fast finishers that are full of engaging pages! They are fun & easy activities for early finishers, skill practice, or review! Each worksheet targets a math, ELA, science, social studies, art, or SEL skill. This helps students practice content in a fun way! ⭐️DOWNLOAD THE PREVIEW FILE TO SEE THE EARLY FINISHERS ACTIVITIES IN DETAIL⭐️Need no-prep
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2nd
Brain Teasers for Higher Level Thinking Early Finisher Enrichment Activities
Give your students higher-level thinking activities! This set of Brain Teasers includes 40 full pages with more than 400 activities to promote critical thinking! These are perfect as an educational but fun activity for transitions or any time you'd like to stretch your students' thinking! You can use them for fast finishers, enrichment, morning work, or to throw in the sub tub!This set includes:40 Pages of Brain Teaser QuestionsRecord SheetEditable Record SheetAnswer KeysTeacher Notes Why you'
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3rd - 5th
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5th Grade Fractions Review - Math Mystery Fractions Game
Fractions Review 5th Grade Math Mystery Edition - Multiplying Fractions, Adding & Subtracting Fractions, and Equivalent Fractions.Easy prep! Just Print & Solve! Or go paperless with the new Google Slides option provided within your download.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------⭐Optional video hook included for introducing the case! (Check it out in the preview section)⭐BONUS: Ending video added to wrap up the case!<The videos have
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4th - 6th
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Persuasive Writing Donut Theme - Design a Donut Project - Art and Writing
Kids love donuts, but writing? Not so much. Enter the "Design a Donut Contest," a persuasive writing project so delicious even your most reluctant writers can't resist. Your students will use their persuasive skills to pitch their dream donut for the coveted "Flavor of the Month" spot.You have two options for this exciting writing adventure: the digital version or the classic pencil-and-paper version.Note: I just gave the Donut Project a big update on February 5th, 2024. Please download the reso
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2nd - 5th
Also included in: Persuasive Writing Bundle {Design a Donut and Promote a Pet}
Design a Hoodie All About Me, First Week Back to School Art and Writing Activity
Everyone has a favorite hoodie!This 'Design a Hoodie All About Me' art and writing activity, is an engaging first week back to school, getting to know you icebreaker. It's a unique way for teachers and students to learn more about each other and is ideal for end-of-year reflection too.Invite students to respond to prompts and questions in a personal and imaginative way, using doodles and words to design cool hoodies that reflect their individuality - different Is OK! Hoodie Design Activity:With
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5th - 7th
Alphabet Tracing Cards Handwriting Practice Beginning Letter Sound Worksheets
Alphabet Tracing Cards Handwriting Practice Beginning Letter Sound WorksheetsAlphabet Tracing Worksheets A-Z + 80 Alphabet/Beginning Sound CentersAre you looking for some fun and engaging Alphabet Tracing Worksheets A-Z for your students? This packet is perfect for early finishers, morning work, homework and more. Each worksheet includes 5 different activities that your students can use to learn all about uppercase and lowercase letters. - - - - - - - - - > Check out our ALPHABET ENDLESS BUND
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PreK - K
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Fraction Robot Mathtivity Craft
Combine a lesson on fractions (halves and quarters) with craft and creativity with our super cute Fraction Robot.This packet will provide you with all the template pieces to make a cute robot craft! Please make sure you have time to print and prepare the necessary pages before you teach. To make this a comprehensive activity we have included a robot with detail.Students color the templates pieces and then cut and paste to make the robot. Use traditional colors or mix it up with brights!These pie
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1st - 4th
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Also included in: Mathtivity Bundle 1 - Math Crafts to Combine Math and Creativity
HUGE Seller's Toolkit Bundle - Digital Papers, Borders, Frames, and Fonts!
HUGE Seller's Toolkit Bundle - Digital Papers, Borders, Frames, and Fonts!
Wow! Save over 50% by purchasing these items bundled. This HUGE Seller's Toolkit Bundle includes 96 digital background papers, 91 frames & borders, and 6 fonts.
When purchasing this toolkit, all products may be used commercially WITHOUT providing credit!
Also check out my Huge Seller's Toolkit Bundle #2
This is a bundle of the following items:
Black and White Doodle Cover Frames for Commercial Use
Black and White
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Would You Rather Sampler - Fun Questions for Discussion, Writing Prompts, & More
Dive into writing prompts, classroom discussion, and more with our exclusive sampler from Would You Rather Questions!!These 18 digital or print Would You Rather questions are great for discussion, class polls, writing prompts, language building, facilitating higher-level thinking, brain breaks, building community, and more! This sampler gives you a taste of our comprehensive Would You Rather resource that promises to make learning engaging and effective.Try before you buy!Purchase this sampler f
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2nd - 9th
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End of the Year Activities Logic Puzzles | Last Day Early Finishers Enrichment
End of year and summer break is approaching—sometimes students are a little more distracted, and sometimes you find a few spare minutes between end of the year festivities. Grab students’ attention with End of the Year Math Logic Puzzles - ready-to-go brain teasers that are just perfect for use as early finisher activities, enrichment activities, or morning work. Designed to give students the opportunity to solve real-life problems that might pop up at the end of the year, these logic games push
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3rd - 6th
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Art Lessons & Art History | Art Lesson Plans for Elementary | Famous Artists
Your elementary students are going to be so excited to study history, culture, geography and literacy when they have the opportunity to view it through the lens of Art and Art History. These amazing Art History lessons provide a unique and interesting way to engage learners and integrate learning on multiple levels. Each Art History unit includes a student-friendly teacher script to read aloud to students. Questions are also included to support you in helping students to engage in discussions. T
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1st - 3rd
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15 Working Memory Brain Games: Improve executive function in 5 minutes a day!
WORKING MEMORY BEST SELLER--UPDATED FOR 2024! These 15 research-based brain games are designed to improve kids' working memory in five minutes of partner game play daily for just 9 weeks! If you've ever complained that students lack the following skills, an executive function of the brain called working memory might be the issue!-staying focused and on-task-following complex and multi-step directions-copying information and taking notes-keeping their place in a text-retelling stories-explaining
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K - 6th
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Eye of the Dragon : Art Lesson Plan
Dragons are captivating, aren't they? The students love these fantastic creatures! So I'm delighted to present this art project: "Eye of the Dragon"! We'll be working with pencil crayons to create gradients and textures. Your students will not only be impressed by their creations, but also passionate about this unique project that showcases their artistic talent.Level:For students in Grade 3 and all the way up to High School.Technique:DrawingVisual language:Your student learn how to create co
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3rd - 12th
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Benefits of arts education
Arts education encompasses various disciplines, including creative writing, dance, music, theater, and visual arts. Through arts education, students learn valuable life skills, including creativity, cooperation, discipline, and critical analysis. Additionally, it provides students with positive means of self-expression and empowers them to find their voice.
Arts education offers a wide range of benefits for students, contributing to their overall development and enriching their learning experience. It can have a positive impact on students by helping them:
- Enhance engagement at school and reduce stress
- Develop vital social-emotional and interpersonal skills
- Enrich their overall experiences and perspectives
- Learn to handle constructive criticism gracefully
- Improve their ability to focus and concentrate
By teaching the arts, teachers can also instill a lifelong appreciation and enjoyment of various art forms, encouraging students to continue exploring and participating in creative activities throughout their lives.
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On TPT, arts resources come in various formats, from directed drawing activities and art history projects to dramatic plays and music worksheets. They can be used to enhance learning, assess a student’s mastery of arts-related concepts, or to reteach a tricky topic. With plenty of TPT resources at your fingertips, teaching the arts will be so much easier.
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Ignite creativity in your student or child by exploring our diverse collection of printable and digital art worksheets! TPT has an extensive array of instructional materials for every learning need, topic, or grade level.
Arts resources on TPT are designed to challenge and inspire children of all ages and help them discover and explore their talents in drawing, music, creative writing, and other fine arts. These grade-specific resources ensure that all students can access age-appropriate materials that stimulate their minds and unleash their artistic potential.
For our young learners, there are delightful tracing and coloring exercises, as well as drama plays and simple songs to learn. Meanwhile, older students can delve into the world of sheet music, instrument fundamentals, and even explore the fascinating realm of art history. With such a wide variety of subjects and topics covered, resources on TPT offer endless opportunities for students to explore the fine arts.
Frequently asked questions about teaching the arts
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There are many different types of arts resources sold by Sellers on TPT. Some popular topics include art history, music, dance, drama, creative writing, and visual arts.
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Educators can save time preparing fine arts lessons with resources created by experienced teachers. Simply start a search for an arts-related resource on the TPT marketplace, and filter by grade level, price, and/or resource type to find materials that've been proven to work in classrooms like yours. No matter what you’re teaching, there are plenty of arts lessons and activities sold by Sellers on TPT that are tailored to meet your students' skill levels and interests.
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