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Today is Cinco de Mayo - ReadWriteThink
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3 to 8
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This calendar activity from ReadWriteThink, reviewed here, provides a quick, classroom-ready introduction to Cinco de Mayo that blends historical...more
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This calendar activity from ReadWriteThink, reviewed here, provides a quick, classroom-ready introduction to Cinco de Mayo that blends historical context with an inquiry-based learning task. It explains the significance of the holiday, including the Mexican victory at the Battle of Puebla, and highlights how it is celebrated, particularly in the United States. The resource encourages students to move beyond stereotypes by researching meaningful aspects of Mexican culture, such as art, music, dance, food, or history, and then presenting their findings to the class. Designed as a short, flexible activity, it works well as a discussion starter or mini-lesson that promotes cultural understanding and critical thinking.
tag(s): cinco de mayo (27), crafts (110), cultures (290), holidays (283), mexico (68)
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Have students contribute facts, visuals, and short explanations to a class display that teaches others about Cinco de Mayo. Have students write a short paragraph explaining the significance of Cinco de Mayo, including key facts and details gathered from their research. Students can create a quick visual (poster, slide, or drawing) using Canva for Education, reviewed here to present what they learned about their topic, practicing speaking and listening skills.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Family Fun with Arts & Culture - Google Arts & Culture
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K to 12
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Google Arts & Culture features Family Fun with Arts & Culture, where families can explore art, science, history, and pop culture through interactive games and virtual experiences. In...more
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Google Arts & Culture features Family Fun with Arts & Culture, where families can explore art, science, history, and pop culture through interactive games and virtual experiences. In the Choose Your Adventure, families can explore Books and Movies, Music and Dance, History, Art, Animals, Science and Space, and more. Inside each adventure, there are 360-degree tours, videos, and interactive articles. At the bottom of the site, download the free activity book, which contains coloring pages, mazes, and connect-the-dots.
tag(s): animals (274), artists (99), authors (113), dance (42), experiments (65), famous people (40), novels (34), presidents (153), space (248), summer (50)
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Students can explore Google Arts & Culture and post their favorite activity on Padlet, reviewed here. Students can use Kiddle, reviewed here to deepen their understanding and knowledge of the information that they learn in an activity or tour from Google Arts & Culture. Students can share their learning through a comic using Witty Comics, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Canva Camp - Canva
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4 to 12
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Canva Camp is a free, online creative design camp for children and teens ages 10 and up. Students complete five days of self-paced, pre-recorded video lessons using ready-made Canva...more
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Canva Camp is a free, online creative design camp for children and teens ages 10 and up. Students complete five days of self-paced, pre-recorded video lessons using ready-made Canva templates and step-by-step guidance to design projects such as magazines, bullet journals, wallpapers, posters, invitations, and more. The camp includes a private community for students and parents to share projects and ask questions. No Canva Pro account is required, but students do need a free Canva account to participate.
tag(s): creativity (85), graphic design (49), journals (22), seasonal (48), summer (50)
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Students can design templates using Canva for Education, reviewed here. Students can share their projects on a virtual bulletin board such as Lino, reviewed here. Students can create video tutorials using Free Online Screen Recorder, reviewed here sharing the steps to making their digital design.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Cinco de Mayo for kids - Care.com
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K to 5
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This article offers a practical and family-friendly collection of ideas to help children learn about and celebrate Cinco de Mayo through hands-on experiences. It highlights activities...more
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This article offers a practical and family-friendly collection of ideas to help children learn about and celebrate Cinco de Mayo through hands-on experiences. It highlights activities such as cooking traditional foods, creating crafts, playing games, and exploring music, books, and cultural traditions, encouraging kids to connect with the holiday in meaningful ways. The article also reinforces the importance of understanding the history behind Cinco de Mayo, including the Battle of Puebla, while promoting cultural appreciation rather than stereotypes.
tag(s): cinco de mayo (27), crafts (110), cultures (290), game based learning (304), holidays (283), mexico (68), preK (322)
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Have students explore traditional Mexican foods by reading simple recipes or watching a demonstration, then create a class recipe book using Bookemon, reviewed here to connect food with culture. Introduce traditional Mexican music and allow students to respond through movement, rhythm activities, or descriptive writing about how the music reflects celebration and culture. Have students work in groups to design a respectful Cinco de Mayo celebration plan that includes food, decorations, music, and historical facts.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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20 Festive Cinco de Mayo Activities for Your Classroom - We Are Teachers
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K to 8
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Discover a collection of creative, classroom-ready ideas to help students explore Cinco de Mayo in meaningful and engaging ways. The page features a wide variety of activities, ranging...more
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Discover a collection of creative, classroom-ready ideas to help students explore Cinco de Mayo in meaningful and engaging ways. The page features a wide variety of activities, ranging from reading stories, learning historical facts, and exploring Mexican culture to hands-on projects like making flags, crafting musical instruments, and designing pinatas, allowing teachers to integrate the holiday across subjects such as ELA, social studies, art, and music. It also emphasizes the importance of teaching the true history of Cinco de Mayo, including the Battle of Puebla, while promoting cultural awareness and appreciation beyond common misconceptions. Overall, it serves as a practical and flexible resource for planning culturally responsive and interactive lessons. Some activities include embedded YouTube videos; if your district blocks YouTube, these videos may not be viewable.
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tag(s): cinco de mayo (27), crafts (110), cultures (290), holidays (283), mexico (68)
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Students can explore the history of Cinco de Mayo by reading a short article or watching a video, then create a simple timeline or storyboard with MyLens, reviewed here explaining the key events and why the victory was significant. Have students create colorful papel picado banners while learning about their cultural significance in Mexican celebrations. Have students compare Cinco de Mayo with another holiday using a Venn diagram using the Interactive 2 Circle Venn Diagram by ReadWriteThink, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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73 Inexpensive Homemade Gift Ideas - The Spruce Crafts
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K to 12
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73 Inexpensive Homemade Gift Ideas features gifts for all occasions that are not only inexpensive, but personal and unique. Each gift idea includes a link to more information, a brief...more
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73 Inexpensive Homemade Gift Ideas features gifts for all occasions that are not only inexpensive, but personal and unique. Each gift idea includes a link to more information, a brief description, and an image. Some gift ideas are: Arm Knitted Cozy Chunky Blanket, Clay Cactus Ring Holder, Custom Color Nail Polish, Pom-Pom Wreath, and so many more.
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tag(s): crafts (110)
In the Classroom
Have students use Lino, reviewed here to post theier favorite gift idea. Students can create step-by-step instructions using Google Slides, reviewed here. Students can use Pixabay, reviewed here to search for free images for their gifts.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Homemade Gift Guide: Easy Handmade Gift Ideas for All Ages - This Pilgrim Life
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K to 8
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Homemade Gift Guide's "Easy Handmade Gift Ideas for All Ages" lists homemade gifts that can be made in 30 minutes or less. The site is divided into Gifts for Kids, ...more
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Homemade Gift Guide's "Easy Handmade Gift Ideas for All Ages" lists homemade gifts that can be made in 30 minutes or less. The site is divided into Gifts for Kids, Teens, All Adults, Women, Men, and Gifts Made by Kids. All ideas have links with directions and, if needed, items to purchase. Some featured homemade ideas are: Zippered Pouch, Bean Bag Chair, DIY Rainbow Crayons, DIY Yard Jenga Game, Spa Pedicure in a Jar, and more. The site contains lots of advertisements; therefore, be mindful of where you click.
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tag(s): crafts (110)
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Have students choose one gift idea from the site and create it in class. Set up materials in advance and allow students to follow directions independently or in small groups. Students can create a comic using Free Comic Strip Maker by Adobe, reviewed here, creating step-by-step instructions for their gift. Have students pair their handmade gift with a note or letter expressing appreciation for a family member, teacher, or community helper.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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15 Easy Mother's Day Crafts for Kids in 8 Minutes! - Smart Start with Miss Daisy
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K to 5
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This "15 Easy Mother's Day Crafts for Kids in 8 Minutes!" video offers a quick, engaging collection of simple, creative craft ideas students can make for Mother's Day. Designed with...more
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This "15 Easy Mother's Day Crafts for Kids in 8 Minutes!" video offers a quick, engaging collection of simple, creative craft ideas students can make for Mother's Day. Designed with young learners in mind, the video demonstrates multiple hands-on projects using common classroom materials, making it easy for teachers to incorporate into seasonal lessons or centers. The fast-paced format keeps students engaged while modeling step-by-step directions, encouraging creativity, fine motor skills, and thoughtful gift-making. This resource is ideal for elementary classrooms and can be used as a whole-class activity, a small-group station, or an independent project.
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tag(s): crafts (110), mothers day (29), preK (322)
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Set up 3-4 craft stations based on ideas from the video (cards, flowers, keepsakes). Rotate students through each station so they can create multiple small gifts. Use Timeline Infographic Templates by Venngage, reviewed here to create step-by-step directions for your Mother's Day craft. Use Google Keep, reviewed here to keep a list of supplies needed.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Happy Mother's Day Cards - Peace Lutheran Church and School
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K to 4
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The Happy Mother's Day page from Peace Lutheran Church and School offers a collection of free, printable activities designed to help students celebrate and show appreciation for mothers...more
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The Happy Mother's Day page from Peace Lutheran Church and School offers a collection of free, printable activities designed to help students celebrate and show appreciation for mothers and caregivers. The site includes a variety of ready-to-use resources such as greeting card templates, coloring pages, word scrambles, matching games, questionnaires, and simple crafts that encourage creativity and personal expression. Students can color, decorate, and write messages to create meaningful keepsakes while also engaging in fun literacy-based activities. With easy directions and a mix of hands-on and printable options, this resource is ideal for elementary classrooms and can be used for holiday celebrations, writing practice, or family connection activities.
tag(s): mothers day (29), preK (322)
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Pick an activity from the many from the PDFs for students to complete. Have students create their own coupons using Canva for Education, reviewed here. Create Mother's Day videos using Vmaker, reviewed here.
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Mother's Day Gift Ideas - ChildCareland.com
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K to 3
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Need Mother's Day gift ideas? Childcareland.com created a list of ideas from emails that she has received. This PDF document shares ideas such as handprint flower pots, cards, handprints,...more
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Need Mother's Day gift ideas? Childcareland.com created a list of ideas from emails that she has received. This PDF document shares ideas such as handprint flower pots, cards, handprints, shoe planters, cookbooks, and more. Additionally, there is a list of websites that offer more Mother's Day ideas.
tag(s): mothers day (29), preK (322)
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Pick an activity from the many in the PDF guide for students to complete for Mother's Day. Have students vote on which Mother's Day activity they would like to complete using Mentimeter, reviewed here.
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Printable Mother's Day Activities - Mess for Less
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K to 2
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Need simple activities to share with your students for Mother's Day? Mess for Less has a 14 page PDF file with bookmarks, coloring pages, activities for mom, I Spy, and ...more
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Need simple activities to share with your students for Mother's Day? Mess for Less has a 14 page PDF file with bookmarks, coloring pages, activities for mom, I Spy, and All About Mom page. In order to access these printables, scroll to the bottom of the site and enter your first name and e-mail address.
tag(s): mothers day (29), preK (322)
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Students can color the activities from the website. Students can record Mother's Day messages with ScreenPal, reviewed here.
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Be-LEAF-me - The Crazy Outdoor Mama
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K to 5
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The Leaf Mother's Day Card Set from The Crazy Outdoor Mama is a simple, nature-inspired printable activity that lets students create meaningful handmade cards for Mother's Day...more
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The Leaf Mother's Day Card Set from The Crazy Outdoor Mama is a simple, nature-inspired printable activity that lets students create meaningful handmade cards for Mother's Day or for special caregivers. This resource includes easy-to-use templates with a leaf-themed design and a playful "Be-LEAF me" message that students enhance by collecting and gluing real leaves or natural materials into the card shape. The activity encourages creativity, fine motor skills, and personal expression while also promoting outdoor exploration and connections to nature. With minimal materials and flexible directions, it can be adapted for a wide range of elementary grade levels and used as a cross-curricular project that blends art, writing, and environmental awareness
tag(s): mothers day (29), preK (322)
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Students can color the leaf. Students can use Book Creator, reviewed here to take a picture of themselves, upload their picture, and share a message. Students can decorate their cards with leaves or other natural materials.
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Festive Cinco de Mayo Recipes for Kids - I'm a Chef Too!
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K to 8
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Discover recipes and ideas for Cinco de Mayo. The site begins by explaining Cinco de Mayo, why you should cook for the holiday, cooking expectations, and tips for success. Appetizers,...more
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Discover recipes and ideas for Cinco de Mayo. The site begins by explaining Cinco de Mayo, why you should cook for the holiday, cooking expectations, and tips for success. Appetizers, snacks, main courses, and desserts are shared. Recipes include ideas about how kids can help and what they can learn. In addition, the site ties STEM, math, and art to ideas for counting, sorting, music, movement, and more.
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Create a virtual cookbook using Padlet, reviewed here. Have students create a timeline to share the steps in a recipe. Use Turbo Timeline Generator, reviewed here to create step-by-step directions for each recipe. Students can use ScreenPal, reviewed here to record themselves cooking.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Cinco de Mayo Activities - The Teacher's Corner
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K to 5
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The Teacher's Corner features Cinco de Mayo activities to help learn and celebrate the holiday. Activities include crafts, mini units, and lesson plans. Some featured activities are:...more
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The Teacher's Corner features Cinco de Mayo activities to help learn and celebrate the holiday. Activities include crafts, mini units, and lesson plans. Some featured activities are: a tissue paper flower, word searches, how to make a star pinata, and a link to a website for lesson plans.
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tag(s): cinco de mayo (27), crafts (110), cultures (290), holidays (283), mexico (68)
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Students can use ScreenPal, reviewed here sharing how they created their star pinata. Students can create a dictionary with definitions of the words from the word searches and puzzles using Book Creator, reviewed here. Students can create their own game about the holiday using Baamboozle, reviewed here.
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Cinco de Mayo | 5 Tips to Share Cultural Appreciation with your Students - Deep Space Sparkle
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3 to 8
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Deep Space Sparkle features 5 Tips to Share Cultural Appreciation with your Students about Cinco de Mayo. The tips include: Learn the History; Celebrate and value different cultures...more
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Deep Space Sparkle features 5 Tips to Share Cultural Appreciation with your Students about Cinco de Mayo. The tips include: Learn the History; Celebrate and value different cultures throughout the year rather than in a specific month; Interview and include voices from the culture represented; Encourage art-making with personal choice; and Celebrate diversity. Within each of the five tips is a brief summary of how to apply it. The site also includes artwork projects that you can complete with your class.
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tag(s): cinco de mayo (27), crafts (110), cultures (290), holidays (283), mexico (68)
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Students can create presentations to share about Cinco de Mayo using Google Slides, reviewed here. Students can virtually interview people who celebrate Cinco de Mayo to learn more about their culture and the holiday. Finally, students can use the Interactive 2 Circle Venn Diagram by Read Write Think, reviewed here to compare and contrast Cinco de Mayo to another holiday.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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24 Festive Cinco de Mayo Crafts For Kids - Simple Everyday Mom
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K to 5
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24 Festive Cinco de Mayo Crafts For Kids features 24 fun and engaging crafts to celebrate and learn about Cinco de Mayo. Some of the featured crafts include Paper Bag ...more
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24 Festive Cinco de Mayo Crafts For Kids features 24 fun and engaging crafts to celebrate and learn about Cinco de Mayo. Some of the featured crafts include Paper Bag Cactus Craft, Cinco de Mayo Name Craft, Huichol-Style Yarn Art, Mexican Folk Art, and more. Each craft comes with directions and visuals for you and your students. When downloading from the site, be careful not to click on advertisements.
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tag(s): cinco de mayo (27), crafts (110), cultures (290), holidays (283), mexico (68)
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Students can make the various crafts featured on the site. Students can share their crafts during a gallery walk with classmates and other students at the school. Students can use Seesaw, reviewed here to share information that they learn about Cinco de Mayo while completing their craft.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Shapes and Shadows - Getty Education
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K to 5
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Getty Education: Shapes and Shadows is a four-minute, twelve-second video that explores how artists use light, shape, and shadow in their artwork. Two presenters examine selected...more
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Getty Education: Shapes and Shadows is a four-minute, twelve-second video that explores how artists use light, shape, and shadow in their artwork. Two presenters examine selected works of art and explain different techniques artists use to create and represent shadows. This short video helps students connect art and science by highlighting observation, light sources, and visual perception.
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Students can create their own shadow pictures. Students can use Kidrex, reviewed here to learn about artists who used shadows in their work. Students can explore light and darkness in their artwork by comparing and contrasting the artwork using Google Drawing, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Let's Go Luna - PBS Kids
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K to 2
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PBS Kids' Let's Go Luna is an animated show featuring three friends- Carmen, the butterfly, Leo, the wombat, and Andy, the frog. The friends travel with Luna, the Moon, to ...more
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PBS Kids' Let's Go Luna is an animated show featuring three friends- Carmen, the butterfly, Leo, the wombat, and Andy, the frog. The friends travel with Luna, the Moon, to learn about the language, culture, music, and customs of different countries. Games featured on the site include: Seek and Find, Postcards Around the World, World Packages, Creative Kitchen, World Orchestra, Fantastic Flight, and Art Studio. Videos are twenty-five minutes in length.
tag(s): cultures (290), game based learning (304), preK (322)
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Students can use Google My Maps, reviewed here to visit the different countries from the episodes. Students can use Seesaw, reviewed here to share the information that they learned from the episode. Students can use Book Creator, reviewed here to write down facts about all the places that Luna and her friends visit.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Historical Witness Lesson Plans - J. Paul Getty Museum
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4 to 12
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Step into the stories behind powerful works of art and discover how pictures can convey just as much meaning as words. The Historical Witness, Social Messaging curriculum from...more
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Step into the stories behind powerful works of art and discover how pictures can convey just as much meaning as words. The Historical Witness, Social Messaging curriculum from the J. Paul Getty Museum enables students to investigate how artists respond to real historical events, from struggles for human rights to changes in communities and cultures. With lessons organized into beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels, teachers can easily adapt the content for use in upper elementary through high school. This resource encourages critical thinking, discussion, and meaningful connections between the past and issues students see in the world today.
tag(s): 1900s (84), civil rights (219), communities (40), critical thinking (179), cultures (290), women (189)
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Present a powerful artwork from the resource and have students silently observe before sharing what they see, what they think is happening, and what they wonder. Students infer the person represented in the artwork and what message the artist wants viewers to understand. Have them write a short "artist statement" or a mini-narrative from the perspective of someone in the image. After discussing how art can influence social change, students can create posters with positive messages that support fairness, kindness, or community issues. They should explain their design choices and connect their posters to themes found in the original artwork. Make posters digitally using DesignCap Poster Creator, reviewed here.
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Nature's Pantry - Getty Museum
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The Nature's Pantry resource from the J. Paul Getty Museum invites students to explore how art and science intersect by studying food chains and ecosystems. Learners watch a short video,...more
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The Nature's Pantry resource from the J. Paul Getty Museum invites students to explore how art and science intersect by studying food chains and ecosystems. Learners watch a short video, then investigate a painting to identify producers, consumers, and decomposers in action. Hands-on activities such as building a local ecosystem model, designing critter cuisine, and acting as nature photographers deepen student engagement. This tool works well for blending scientific inquiry with art-based observation and creative expression in your classroom.
tag(s): consumers (16), ecosystems (105), food chains (24), photography (136)
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Show the featured painting or a real ecosystem photo. Have students list living things they see and sort them into producers, consumers, and decomposers. Make it a digital sorting activity with Google Slides, reviewed here. Assign students to select one animal from the artwork and research its diet. They can create a playful menu showing what their creature eats for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including a short explanation of each food's role in the food chain. Have students design a three-part artwork that illustrates a food chain: plant, herbivore, carnivore. They can label energy flow and add creative artistic touches inspired by the painting style. Panels can be displayed together to form a class ecosystem mural.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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