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Dance thematic unit plans under $5
Spring Movement Cards for Preschool and Brain Break Transition Activity
Are you struggling to find engaging brain break activities and smooth transition activities that prevent student behavior problems, occupy students with excess energy, and improve student listening skills? These spring movement cards will have your students attentive and engaged, all while learning spring vocabulary and burning some energy, so they can stay focused for the rest of the school day! This movement card set includes:spring vocabulary such as butterfly, caterpillar, seed, bunny, bird
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PreK - 2nd
Summer Movement Cards for Preschool and Brain Break Transition Activity
Are you struggling to find engaging brain break activities and smooth transition activities that prevent student behavior problems, occupy students with excess energy, and improve student listening skills? These summer movement cards will have your students attentive and engaged, all while learning summer vocabulary and burning some energy, so they can stay focused for the rest of the school day! This movement card set includes:Summer vocabulary such as beach ball, wave, crab, surfer, and more!
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PreK - 1st
Music Dramatic Play Recording Studio
Besides being a Rockstar, help children understand how music is made and how an artist perform behind the scenes. With the images provided you can enhance your dramatic play center with a DJ booth or recording studio area. Your students will love singing, playing instruments and pretending to be a Rock Star!You will need to get some additional material, such as musical instruments and a microphone. If you aren't able to purchase those you can make guitars with shoe boxes, microphones with toil
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PreK - K
Ocean Theme Movement Song (Old MacDonald)
The song is a spin off of "Old MacDonald Had a Farm" changed to Ocean for some ocean animal fun! Get your young students moving with this awesome interactive song! Give the animal cards to each student to come into the center (when their animal is called) and do the movement. Sooo much fun to get your students moving on a hot summer day!!
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PreK - 3rd
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Inquiry Unit - Arts Ed - Drama, Dance, Writing, Music, Visual Art
In this inquiry unit, students will explore their special place that makes them feel the most relaxed. They will go through a process of imagination, writing, drawing and a final art project to show their creative expression.This unit can be adapted and used with any grade, however I have used it with grades 2 - 6 successfully.This unit follows the Saskatchewan curriculum, however it can be easily adapted to other provincial and state curriculums.The unit includes a rubric, which can be used to
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1st - 8th
Tchaikovsky Lesson Plan on Ballets with Dance Project for Elementary Music
A 19 slide presentation taking students on a journey through the history of Peter Tchaikovsky, his ballets, trying ballet, newer ballet styles, Aaron Copland, famous ballet dancers, ending with a choreography project to "The March" from The Nutcracker. Students will learn about the creation of ballet, about some of the most famous ballets written, as well as some newer styles of ballet including hiplet. Students will learn about 4 famous ballet dancers, 2 composers of ballet, they'll learn about
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1st - 5th
3/4 Unit on Symbolism
A performing arts based unit for Year 3 and 4 students with links to PYP and Victorian Curriculum. This unit looks at symbolism in dance, drama and music, and includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander references. It includes 8 x 1 hour lessons, Learning Intentions, Success Criteria, a Powerpoint and other worksheet resources, and an assessment rubric.Please leave a review and let me know what you think :)
Grades:
3rd - 4th
Dancing Through the Decades
History can be so fun when your dancing through the decades!
I use this for entire year for my grade 3 dancers. Yep thats right, a whole year planned for you!
Perfect for dance class or an American history unit that needs a little spicing up. Starting in the 1930s with swing and ending in the 1980s with hip hop. Keep your students smiling, learning, and getting their wiggles out.
Includes everything needed for bulletin boards for all units. Formation and tempo aspects are aligned with my ch
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3rd - 6th
THE NUTCRACKER VIRTUAL CLASSROOM- full unit! | Google Slides
This Nutcracker-themed virtual classroom is a ZERO-PREP way to teach whole group or a virtual lesson about The Nutcracker! These slides feature information and videos about:The storyWhat ballet isMeeting a ballerinaBehind the scenes of The NutcrackerAbout Pytor TchaikovskyListening Maps to the musicMovement ActivitiesFull-length performance videoStudents navigate and click on different objects in the room, leading to read alouds, videos, interviews, movement activities and listening maps!You can
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PreK - 10th
FALL/AUTUMN/HALLOWEEN - Life Cycle of a Pumpkin 3D Craftivity
Hello Educators!!! October is such a fun month for school activities! And, the life cycle of pumpkins never fails to get students engaged in learning. Students will enjoy learning about the life cycle of a pumpkin with this three-dimensional craft featuring The Pumpkin Song.Perfect to display in the classroom or as a centerpiece at home, giving learners the opportunity to share their knowledge with family and friends over and over. I like to first introduce the pumpkin song through song and dan
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PreK - 1st
Also included in: **BUNDLE** Fall/Autumn/Halloween - Life Cycle of a Pumpkin
Circus Spectacle (Toddler Lesson Plan)
This lesson plan is designed to introduce toddlers to the magical world of the circus through interactive and engaging activities. Toddlers will have the opportunity to learn about circus animals, performers, and activities while enhancing their developmental skills in a fun and imaginative environment.Learning Objectives:Introduce toddlers to the concept of the circus and its various elements. Enhance sensory exploration through circus-themed activities.Introduce basic math concepts such as cou
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Not Grade Specific
Ballet and Dance (Toddler Lesson Plan)
This engaging and interactive lesson plan introduces toddlers to the world of ballet and dance through a variety of activities that cater to their developmental needs. The focus is on fostering a love for movement, enhancing motor skills, and encouraging social-emotional development.Learning Objectives:Introduce toddlers to the concept of dance and ballet. Develop gross motor and fine motor skills through movement activities. Enhance sensory experiences through music and dance.Promote language d
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Not Grade Specific
K-1 Drama Planner 8 lessons, Emotions and People Who Help Us
An 8 week drama unit for K-1 level. Unit is called "Emotions and People Who Help Us". This drama unit helps improve literacy with fairytales used as a catalyst for drama activities.
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PreK - 2nd
Rhythmic Gymnastics Program
In this ten week unit, students learn about:
How they can express themselves through movement and build their confidence to participate in dance activities.
Students also learn to explore and develop awareness of the ways in which their bodies move in and through space and how time and rhythm, dynamics and relationships influence the quality of their movement.
Includes images throughout to aid teaching of content.
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3rd - 5th
Technology in Film Unit
8 week unit of work about the development of technology in film. This unit was designed for students in year 1 and 2 but could be adapted to suit students up to year 6. It includes links to the Victorian Curriculum, Learning Intentions, Success Criteria, detailed lesson plans with a warm up, explicit teaching/launch, exploration, and revision, and an Assessment rubric. At the end of the unit students use what they have learnt about Film development to create their own film related invention. Ple
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1st - 6th
Exploring the Rhythm: All About Music (Preschool/Pre-K Lesson Plan)
This week-long lesson plan provides a comprehensive and engaging experience for preschoolers, helping them develop a love for music while enhancing various skills and knowledge areas. Learning Objectives:Introduce preschoolers to various aspects of music, including rhythm, melody, and different instruments.Expand vocabulary related to music and sounds.Explore basic counting and patterns through musical activities. Develop fine motor skills through art and writing activities.Promote cooperation,
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PreK
Also included in: January Preschool/Pre-K Learning Bundle
Arts and Humanities dance: Week 2
Week 2 of lessons for Arts and Humanities: Dance class. This includes games, activities, group projects and videos to help teach dance.
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Not Grade Specific
Aaron Copland's "Appalachian Spring" with Simple Gifts
Aaron Copland is responsible for many great American works including “Rodeo" “Fanfare for a Common Man” and "Appalachian Spring" which houses his famous theme & variation of "Simple Gifts." These editable Google Slides included:2 short biographies Aaron Copland - composer & conductorMartha Graham - ballet dancer & choreographyVocabulary (suite, movement, composer, choreographer, ballet, etc.) Listening map for the 2nd movement"Simple Gifts” boomwhacker color-coded sheet music4 percu
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Not Grade Specific
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Also included in: Classical & Romantic Music Listening Units | Growing Bundle (20% off!)
STAR WARS DAY ACTIVITIES - May 4th
This is a list of 10 different activities you could do with your student on May 4th (May the Force) or May 5th (Revenge of the Fifth) - they are all lots of fun - so enjoy
Grades:
K - 7th
Classroom Rules and Routines Playlist
Preschool Classroom Playlist: Fostering Positive Learning through MusicIntroducing the Preschool Classroom Playlist—a delightful collection of songs carefully curated to complement the Preschool Rules and Routines Lesson Plan. This playlist is designed to infuse your classroom with joyful melodies, engaging rhythms, and valuable life lessons, all while creating an atmosphere of positivity and active learning.What's Included:Experience a harmonious blend of songs that reinforce the core values an
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PreK
Storybook Ballet: Outer Space
Each Storybook Ballet packet comes with five supplemental activity suggestions to make your pre-ballet class come alive! Activities include a story suggestion, a creative movement activity, an across-the-floor idea, a ballet movement of the day, and a familiar song with suggested movements. Add these in to your themed pre-ballet, beginning ballet, or creative movement class to increase engagement, learning, and fun.NEW: Easily adaptable for homeschool use by parents who have a basic familiarity
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PreK - 2nd
Moving to Music! Nutcracker Dance of Reed Flutes Guided Listening Choreography
Moving to Music! is a collection of guided movement choreography for primary music classes. Nutcracker: Dance of the Reed Flutes is part of the holiday edition of this collection, which features six selections from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite. Nutcracker: Dance of the Reed Flutes presents choreography notes on easy-to-read director sheets for the teacher, with easy-to-follow movements your primary students will enjoy! Children will love moving to the music of this beloved Christmas ballet as
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K - 2nd
Also included in: Moving to Music! Nutcracker Guided Listening Choreography Bundle
Influence of the Twist and 50s Teen Dance Shows: Document Set (w/ questions)
This document set is part of a larger unit on The Twist and Teen Dance Shows: Influence on 50s American Culture. Throughout that unit, students will investigate the vast cultural impact on American culture of teen dance shows (such as American Bandstand), and dance crazes (the Twist in particular). Students will learn about the rising popularity of television and its growing power as a cultural force in 1950s America. They will discuss the popularity and influence of televised dance shows aimed
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: English 8 - Entire Year: Activities, Projects, Rubrics, Exams, Homework
Step Right Up To The Circus: Welcome To The Show (Preschool/Pre-K Lesson Plan)
Step right up to a magical adventure under the big top! This circus-themed lesson plan is designed to captivate preschool children’s imaginations and enhance their learning through engaging activities, creative play, and exploration. Learning Objectives:Identify and describe key elements of the circus, such as clowns, animals, acrobats, and the big top. Understand the concept of teamwork and collaborate in a circus setting.Engage in activities that promote coordination and balance, inspired by c
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PreK
Also included in: Preschool/Pre-K August Learning Bundle
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