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Scarf and Ribbon Movement Cards
Students LOVE to use scarves and ribbons in music class and PE. This set of action cards can help students explore levels and pathways as they move to any music of your choosing. This is just what you need to take your creative movement activities to the next level. Sometimes when students feel a little shy during creative movement time they just need a little direction. That’s where these scarf and ribbon movement cards come in. Although the words and illustrations give students ideas of how
K - 3rd
Dance, Music, Physical Education
THE NUTCRACKER BALLET Word Search Puzzle Worksheet Activity - Christmas Story
A word search puzzle featuring characters and vocabulary from the Nutcracker Ballet, a Christmas favorite. Puzzles make fun no prep activities for early finishers, bell ringers, morning work, handouts, homework, unit or lesson plan supplements, sponge activities, introductions to new topics, classroom themes, and sub files. There are 30 words to find in this word search and they might be found in any direction including backwards and diagonally. This means it is fairly challenging so it should
3rd - 6th
Art, Dance, Vocabulary
Ontario Primary Drama/Dance Bundle (Grade 1 to Grade 3)
Everything you need for your primary drama and dance units in Ontario. This resource hits every expectation in the Ontario Drama and Dance curriculum for grades 1-3. These unit can be used to teach Grade 1, Grade 2 or Grade 3 Drama and Dance for the full year. This unit ALSO includes Google Slides Link to Presentation for Distance Learning
1st - 3rd
Art, Dance, Drama
Brain Breaks Activities Movement Exercise Cards & Group Games for Transitions
Get students up and moving throughout the day with these Editable Classroom Brain Break Activities Cards and Games. Use during the morning meeting, as breaks between transitions, as fun movement activities, or as exciting group games. This resource is an excellent addition to your classroom management plan. ⭐️Perfect for quick energy boosts and smooth transitions, these fun exercises and group games keep students focused and engaged. Say goodbye to restless energy and hello to a more productiv
PreK - 3rd
Dance, Health
Drama Games & Activities - Charades Tableaux Movement Cards Brain Breaks BUNDLE
Use these drama activity cards for class games, brain breaks, dance, physical education, or for some classroom fun! Great for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, & 4th grades! There are more than 280 activity cards (10 sets) to get students moving and acting! It includes: Charades Cards (40 cards) Movement Cards (28 cards)Emotions Cards (22 cards) Animal Movement Cards (24 cards) Nature Movement Cards (32 cards) Short Skit Cards (40 cards) Sports Charades (20 cards)Tableaux Cards (36 cards) Tone of Voice Card
1st - 4th
Dance, Drama, Social Emotional Learning
Grade 4,5,6 Dance (FULL TERM of Lessons, Assessments, Report Card Comments)
*BESTSELLER*For the INTERMEDIATE (Grade 7 & 8) version of this product click HERE. * An ENTIRE TERM OF DANCE with virtually NO teacher prep required!* Product Description:This comprehensive Junior Dance Unit provides a full term worth of lessons, activities and assessment for students in Grades 4, 5 & 6. Designed so no teacher preparation and planning is required, this complete Junior Dance Unit is suitable for both In-Person and Virtual Learning. Student Learning Intentions:The purpose of th
4th - 6th
Art, Dance, Physical Education
Also included in: Grades 4, 5 & 6 Drama & Dance BUNDLE
Elements of Dance Unit: So You Think You Can Dance Unit for Grades 5 6 7 8
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 qua
5th - 8th
Art, Dance, Drama
DIGITAL BRAIN BREAK WHEELS (MONTHLY)
12 Themed Wheels • 300 Pre-Linked Videos • Zero Prep Needed!Looking for a fun, easy way to keep your students engaged all year long? These Brain Break Wheels are the perfect classroom tool to add movement, energy, and excitement to your day — without the hassle of searching for new content each day! Each of the 12 monthly-themed wheels includes 25 pre-loaded YouTube brain breaks. Simply click to spin, and it takes you straight to the video — no searching, no decisions, no wasted time. I've
PreK - 4th
Dance, For All Subjects, Physical Education
Charades Cards - Drama Games & Brain Breaks
Play a game of charades with these 43 cards to get students acting! Each card has words with a picture for students to act out! These drama cards are perfect to get your students moving, for brain breaks, or as a fun activity for a substitute teacher! Some of the actions are: climbing, sweeping, playing guitar, juggling, and acting like cats, dogs, rabbits, and elephants! Fun for the primary grades! These cards are included in my: Drama Card Bundle★ Click to follow me and be notified whe
K - 4th
Classroom Community, Dance, Drama
The Nutcracker Story with Music | Google Slides for Elementary Music
Bring the magic of The Nutcracker story to life in your elementary music classroom! This interactive Google Slides storybook blends engaging narration with iconic music from Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker ballet, helping students experience classical music through storytelling, listening, and visual art. Perfect for winter or Christmas lessons, holiday music activities, or composer studies, this digital music resource makes classical music meaningful and fun for Grades K–5. Each slide features
K - 5th
Dance, Instrumental Music, Music
Dance Around the World Activities Unit Cultures Countries Tik Tok Challenge HW
Dance Around the World Unit - Both DIGITAL & PRINT Versions Included! **UPDATE - Now includes digital Google Classroom version + OPTIONAL TikTok Dance Challenge! Include dance and multicultural fun in your classroom! Great Activities for 3rd-8th Grade and Around the World Units! Students will learn over 18 different traditional and cultural dances from Italy, Russia, Guinea, Kenya, India, China, and Mexico! There are 20 video links (QR Codes as well as URL Links) included to see dancers in ac
3rd - 8th
Art, Dance, Music
Bugs and Insects Movement Cards for 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 bug and insect movement cards will have your students attentive and engaged, all while learning bug and insect vocabulary and burning some energy, so they can stay focused for the rest of the school day! This movement card set includes:Bug and insect vocabulary such as bee, butterfly
PreK - 1st
Dance
Ontario Junior Drama/Dance Bundle
Everything you need for your junior drama and dance units in Ontario. This resource hits every expectation in the Ontario Drama and Dance curriculum for grades 4-6. These unit can be used to teach Grade 4, Grade 5 or Grade 6 Drama and Dance for the full year. This unit ALSO includes Google Slides Link to Presentation for Distance Learning
4th - 6th
Art, Dance
Ireland Virtual Field Trip to Learn about Irish Music in Elementary Music Lesson
I had heard about people using Virtual Field Trips on Google Slides for elementary music lessons, but I wasn't sure. Then I tried it and I am hooked! This Virtual Field Trip to the Ireland teaches Irish music. It is perfect for St. Patrick's Day, but great all year round! Includes dancing, singing, rhythmic identification and more. Songs include Molly Malone (Cockles and Mussels), Danny Boy, Rattlin' Bog, Tell My Ma, and Galway Piper. In this Google Slides activity, students will click on a pic
3rd - 5th
Dance, Instrumental Music, Other (Performing Arts)
Also included in: Virtual Field Trip BUNDLE for Elementary Music Class
Grade 1, Unit 1: Dance (Ontario Arts)
The Grade 1 Dance activity packet is aligned with the Ontario curriculum expectations for Grade 1 - The Arts. This packet introduces students to what movement is, and what dance is. In this unit, students work on body awareness, use of body zones and body parts, using space at various levels and directions. Students are then introduced to tempo and rhythm, energy in terms of quality and relationships with others while moving. Elements of Dance:The elements addressed in this packet are: A. Body
1st
Art, Dance, Other (Arts)
Farm Animal 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 farm animal movement cards will have your students attentive and engaged, all while learning farm animal vocabulary and burning some energy, so they can stay focused for the rest of the school day! This movement card set includes:Farm vocabulary such as horse, cow, duck, rooster, goa
PreK - 1st
Dance
Ontario Drama/Dance Bundle
Everything you need for your primary and junior drama and dance units in Ontario. This resource hits every expectation in the Ontario Drama and Dance curriculum for grades 1-6. These unit can be used to teach Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, or Grade 6 Drama and Dance for the full year. This unit ALSO includes Google Slides Link to Presentation for Distance Learning Click on the individual products for more detailed previews.
K - 6th
Art, Dance
Farm Bug Ocean Zoo Animals Movement Cards Brain Break Transition Activity BUNDLE
Buy all four of my animal themed movement cards for preschool and save 25%!! 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 farm, bug, ocean, and zoo movement cards will have your students attentive and engaged, all while learning farm, bug, ocean, and zoo animal vocabulary and burning some energy, so they can stay focused for the
PreK - 1st
Dance, Vocabulary
Ontario Primary Dance Unit (Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3)
Everything you need for your primary dance unit in Ontario. This resource hits every expectation in the Ontario Dance curriculum for grades 1-3. This unit can be used to teach Grade 1, Grade 2 or Grade 3 Ontario Dance. This unit has ten topics that includes the curriculum expectation by lesson including learning goals. Topics can cover 2 lessons allowing this resource to be used for up to 20 weeks. This resource includes everything you need to assess your primary dance unit. Lessons contain an
1st - 3rd
Art, Dance
Also included in: Ontario Primary Drama/Dance Bundle (Grade 1 to Grade 3)
Grades 4, 5 & 6 Drama & Dance BUNDLE
This bundle includes two BEST SELLING products by All You Can Teach Buffet. You are getting a FULL TERM of no-prep, high-yield Grades 4-6 DRAMA & DANCE units including all lessons, tasks, rubrics, and report card comments!What Teachers Are Saying: "Absolutely amazing resources! If you've EVER felt a little lost with dance or drama, or even if you've had a general idea of what you should do, this is for you. The engagement level is off the charts for everyone! From wallflower kids to dance studio
4th - 6th
Art, Dance, Drama
Ontario Junior Dance Unit (Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6)
Everything you need for your junior dance unit in Ontario. This resource hits every expectation in the Ontario Dance curriculum for grades 4-6. This unit can be used to teach Grade 4, Grade 5 or Grade 6 Ontario Dance. This unit has eleven topics that includes the curriculum expectation by lesson including learning goals. Topics can cover 2 lessons allowing this resource to be used for up to 20 weeks. This resource includes everything you need to assess your junior dance unit. Lessons contain an
4th - 6th
Art, Dance
Also included in: Ontario Junior Drama/Dance Bundle
PE Class - Daily Warmup Poster (9 Different Color Variations)
This poster is an example of my daily warmup routine with my students in PE Class. Please note the 9 variations are the same stretches, but different colors to match your theme or school colors in your gym. Included in the download are 9 variations of the poster that you see in the preview:Red with white squares and Red without white squaresBlue with white squares and Red without white squaresGreen with white squares and Red without white squaresOrange with white squares and Red without white
K - 12th
Dance, Physical Education
Dance Unit The Elements of Dance Activities with Worksheets for Grade 1, 2, 3, 4
Finally, a high quality dance unit that's easy to teach! This full unit on the elements of dance was created for non-specialist dance teachers by an elementary teacher who is also a former competitive dancer. This elements of dance unit uses example videos from the "Next Generation" edition of So You Think You Can Dance so that primary students Grades 1, 2, 3, and 4) can watch performers who are closer to their own age. Each lesson includes discussion points with journaling activities, and pro
1st - 4th
Art, Dance
15 Simple Music Games- No prep, no materials needed!
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
PreK - 6th
Dance, Music, Other (Performing Arts)
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About elementary dance resources
On TPT (Teachers Pay Teachers), teachers can find a wide variety of elementary dance resources, including lesson plans, choreography guides, movement games, and creative activities designed to introduce young students to dance concepts, coordination, and rhythm. These resources can help educators integrate dance into physical education or arts classes and provide engaging activities for students to explore movement, coordination, and expressive expression. Each resource offers ready-to-use materials to save educators time and expand their teaching options.
Elementary dance resources provided on TPT include structured lessons, choreography templates, music playlists, warm-up activities, and teaching strategies tailored to young learners. These materials make dance instruction accessible, fun, and age-appropriate, encouraging students to develop coordination, balance, rhythm, and coordination while fostering confidence and creativity. Most resources include clear instructions, adaptable activities, and supportive guidance for teachers.
Educators can use these free and affordable dance resources to diversify physical education lessons, inspire classroom movement, or organize dance performances and celebrations. By incorporating structured and imaginative lessons, elementary dance resources help students build foundational movement skills, express themselves creatively, and enjoy the physical and artistic benefits of dance.
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