Welcome to the top selling Complete Art Curriculum. Ideal for new teachers. I originally wrote this for students in my school in the UK, which feeds Oxford and Cambridge Universities. My art department has been judged as the best in the country. This stuff really works. My students have gone on to b...
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Mapping out a general music curriculum can be a daunting task, but once you have a solid plan in place it makes the day-to-day lesson planning so much easier and the lessons become so much more purposeful as well! Whether you're starting from scratch and being asked to create a curriculum on your own, working with textbooks or other resources, or reflecting on what you already have in place, consider this your idea bank for everything you need to create and/or develop your elementary general music curriculum! Lesson Content/ Sequencing If you're looking for lesson ideas on specific concepts, or trying to figure out how to sequence skills and concepts from grade to grade, these are your best friends! I'm continuing to update these with more topics as I write new posts so bookmark these and check back when you need some fresh ideas: Curriculum Mapping If you are adjusting or creating your curriculum or long-range plans, my #1 recommendation is to sign up for my email series, "Lesson Planning Made Awesome". It's completely free, nothing extra to sign up for, and takes you through the process of mapping out your curriculum and long-range plans all the way from standards and scope and sequence down to your daily lesson plans with all of the templates you need to write out and organize everything: If you want to explore a specific topic further, here are several blog posts I've written on various aspects of curriculum writing/ long-range planning: Ready to Use Resources If you are looking for ready-made resources to save you loads of time (and headaches), I have lots of options available- if you are in a district that doesn't allow TPT purchases but you can purchase through JWPepper, many of these are also available there. Long-range planning templates with a sample sequence for K-6: Completed yearly outlines with editable K-6 monthly sequences and complete skills checklists by grade: Planning sheets with all of the standards listed by grade (there are versions for TEKS, Ontario curriculum, and PK-8 general and ensemble standards for the National Core Arts Standards): Assessments organized by skill/ concept and sorted by grade level: Complete curriculum set, including full lesson plans to address the concepts/ skills outline for each month in each grade, with all the visuals, assessments, and materials needed to teach them: I hope you find all of these resources helpful in your planning process, whether you're just getting started or updating what you have! If you have questions or topics you'd like to hear more about, please reach out any time and I'd love to talk with you further.
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Now that all members have received their EL Education Skills Block July boxes (for August), I'm so excited to be able to share what was inside them! All of these materials were in addition to the module and skills block lesson slides, the bonus library resources, and the extra special back-to-school goodies like Mr. Sketch Markers, number cubes, etc.
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Which number do you see? This set is ideal for introducing numbers in the first class! The large cards allow children to learn numbers in a creative imaginative, symbolic and meaningful way. These "Hidden numbers" cards can be printed recto verso in order to have the image on the front and the beautiful poetry on the back. The children can guess the hidden number observing the image. They can read the image on many levels (counting elements, listening to the poetry, finding numbers in shape and geometry); each child sees something different and when this happens is really magical! The "Hidden numbers" document can be printed in A3 format. The resolution and quality of the drawing are high (were originally made on A3 paper). Ideal to hang in the classroom after guessing, drawing and number writing. The small cards (8,5x11cm) can be introduced in a second moment to exercise and memorize the numbers and symbols. For example the children pick a card and have to say the number and show it with their fingers as fast as possible. This material is made by a Waldorf teacher with lots of love, first for the pupils, now for you. In proceeding to the command you will have: -two pdf documents that group the digit posters (to be printed in A3, A2, or A4 size) - numbers 1 to 9 -one pdf document that includes the small cards (to be printed in A4 size and cut them out) - numbers 1 to 10 You can then directly access the documents by following these steps: 1. Log in to your Etsy account. 2. Click on “You” (top right) 3. Choose “Purchases and reviews” 4. Find the order. Click on “Download Files” (to the right of the order) 5. The file will go to your “Downloads” folder Please leave me a comment if you are interested in buying the finished cards and how big would you like to have them. Thank you! Note on authors copyright: this material cannot be copied or disseminated I also offer support and advice about planning a Steiner - Waldorf curriculum at home or in small school realities :) please contact me if you need. www.amaeducation.one
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Wheels Study - GUIDED (Creative Curriculum®) This resource is to go with the Wheels Study - GUIDED EDITION of the Creative Curriculum®, It is NOT the actual lesson plan, but supporting materials to cut down on prep time and help with the study. Included in the resource: Investigation Question Boards Daily Questions with pictures (where applicable) Study words in ENGLISH and SPANISH that are highlighted in the study guide, INCLUDING a photograph for each word Activity: Make your own Pizza Activity: Time to Trace (types of wheels) Activity: W is for Wheel (letter practice) Activity: Ww (letter practice) Activity: Make your own pinwheel Dramatic Play: Pizza Parlor Picture cards of types of wheels and words related to wheels (wheels, bike, rod, wheelchair, pizza cutter, rolling pin, etc.) End of Study ideas For more ideas on how to implement this and other studies, come visit my website: www.iheartpreschool.com OR connect with me on Instagram
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Teachers who have students in special education, meet your new guru-- Rick Lavoie. If you haven't heard of him yet, Lavoie is an acclaimed advocate for students with disabilities. He is a motivational speaker who has created workshops, videos, and books to help parents and teachers. Watch one of his videos, and you'll be hooked. (I recommend F.A.T. City or Motivation Breakthrough!) A common term in special education is the "hidden curriculum," which refers the the social skills that students pick up without being taught-- the "obvious" things that "everybody knows," like unwritten laws and social norms. It's not polite to ask someone's age or weight. Don't tell a person that she has a pimple. When a teacher is busy, it may not be a good time to ask a question. Avoid picking your nose in public. Greet people you see. There are countless hidden curriculum examples, which often remain hidden to some of our students. We must teach the academic curriculum and the hidden curriculum. Rick Lavoie described four types of students, what makes kids popular, and what makes teachers like students. Teachers and parents can provide explicit instruction to help teach these components of the hidden curriculum. Four Types of Students Rejected – Students who are targeted and openly rejected by peers. Ignored – Students who are not openly rejected but just left alone or ignored. Controversial – Students who have friends and tend to stick to their small group of friends. Popular – Students who have friends in all the controversial groups. These students are liked by people who may not actually know them. Lavoie suggested looking at controversial and popular traits-- and teaching these positive traits to students. According to Lavoie, researchers have developed a list of seven things that kids typically like about other kids. These results were drawn from directly polling youth. 7 Things Kids Like About Other Kids Smile and laugh Greet others – say hi Extend invitations Converse Share Give good compliments Good appearance Lavoie made a list of things that teachers like, which he called, "No Sweats," because they don’t require much time, energy, or effort. 9 Things Teachers Like Be punctual. Establish eye contact. Participate in class. – even asking a question Use the teacher’s name. Submit work on time. Use required formats. Avoid crossing things out. Request explanations. – teach how to ask for help Thank every teacher after every class. Watch Rick Lavoie's "No Sweats" Clip How do you teach the hidden curriculum? Share in the comments below!
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Printable "Question of the Day" cards for the Water Study, based on the Creative Curriculum Guided Edition version! These cards are aligned with the Creative Curriculum's Water Study Investigations, and contain both the question and visuals to support teaching and learning in your early childhood se...
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Beginning the Year (Creative Curriculum®) This resource is to go with the "Beginning the Year" Study of the Creative Curriculum®, It is NOT the actual lesson plan, but supporting materials to cut down on prep time and help with the study. Beginning the Year resource: Study sign Investigation Question Boards Ideas for materials and books Daily Questions with pictures (where applicable) Study words in ENGLISH and SPANISH that are highlighted in the study guide, INCLUDING a photograph for each word How to make friends End of Study ideas For more ideas on how to implement this and other studies, come visit my website: www.iheartpreschool.com OR connect with me on Instagram
If you are following the Creative Curriculum Wheels Study GUIDED VERSION, this is for you! Materials included... Weekly investigation questions and daily questions of the day for you to print and display Organized by week and labeled per day for easy use and storage Clear, easy-to-read font for early learners First letter in red to support early readers Additional visuals to guide your investigations each day for the entire unit ALL necessary picture cards related to the daily investigations to minimize prep time and offer students visual support Need more resources aligned with the Creative Curriculum? Creative Curriculum Vocabulary Cards: Balls Vocabulary Trees Vocabulary Trees Vocabulary (Guided) Clothing Vocabulary Clothing Vocabulary (Guided) Buildings Vocabulary Buildings Vocabulary (Guided) Wheels Vocabulary (Guided) Exercise Vocabulary Exercise Vocabulary (Guided) Recycle Vocabulary Recycle Vocabulary (Guided) Light Vocabulary (Guided) Water Vocabulary (Guided) Pets Vocabulary Signs Vocabulary Tubes & Tunnels Unit Questions: Trees Questions (Guided) Trees Questions Clothing Questions (Guided) Recycling Questions (Guided) Wheels Questions (Guided) Unit Bundles: Water Unit Bundle (Guided) Pets Unit Bundle Light Unit Bundle (Guided) Recycling Unit Bundle (Guided) Trees Unit Bundle Trees Unit Bundle (Guided) Clothing Unit Bundle (Guided) Sorting/Matching Activities: Healthy vs. Unhealthy Foods [Trees] What Comes From Trees? [Trees] Animals that Do vs. Don't Live in Trees [Trees] Plants & Seed Matching [Trees] Plants We Eat vs. Don't [Trees] Wood Instruments [Trees] Carpentry Tools & Tasks [Buildings] What Makes Light? [Light] Dark vs. Light Sort [Light] Fabric Types [Clothing] Fabric Patterns [Clothing] Clothing Fasteners [Clothing] Cultural Clothes [Clothing] Color Clothing Sort [Clothing] Seasonal Clothing Sort [Clothing] Creative Curriculum Themed Math Number Clip Cards: Clothing Clip Cards [Clothing] Recycle Clip Cards [Recycle] Wheels Clip Cards [Wheels] Pets Clip Cards [Pets] Trees Clip Cards [Trees] Light Clip Cards [Light] Water Clip Cards [Water] Feelings Clip Cards [Begin The Year]
Looking for real photos to support your students' discussion of Investigation Questions as part of your Creative Curriculum Clothes Study Guided Edition? This product includes everything you need to help your students navigate and connect with the Clothes Study discussion, shared writing, and vocabulary with real photos that are bright, vibrant, and engaging. These visually-appealing photo support cards can be used in pocket charts, for visual support, in a binder, can be placed in interest areas or can be used for small groups or whole group discussions. Each Clothes Study Discussion and Shared Writing visual support is aligned with the Creative Curriculum and features real photos and topic-specific vocabulary. Saving you a load of time! ⭐Looking for Real Photos aligned to the original edition of Clothes? Click here⭐ ➤ What's included? ⭐ Daily Discussion & Shared Writing visual supports ⭐ Alphabet Cards Aa-Zz ⭐ Number Cards 1-10 & aligned with the book, Button Button, Who's Got My Button ⭐ Clothes Study Posters ⭐ Diagrams & Posters include title pages for the study, Seasonal Clothes ⭐ 90+ Vocabulary Cards from the teaching guide ➤ How To Use It: These real photo visual supports for use with Investigation Questions in the Creative Curriculum Clothes Study GUIDED EDITION, allow students of all abilities to access the investigations and contribute to study discussions. Once students have a consistent visual cue for the weekly focus questions, they are more capable of participating in the study. Over time, it is a part of the day they look forward to, which makes them more motivated to contribute to the class conversations. ➤ You May Also Be Interested in: ⭐ Buildings Study Bundle ⭐ Buildings Study Bundle in Spanish ⭐ Buildings Study BOOM Cards - Patterns ⭐ Buildings Study BOOM Cards - Number Discrimination ⭐ Buildings Study BOOM Cards - Math & Literacy Games ⭐ Other Creative Curriculum Study Bundles Looking for Preschool tips & freebies specifically for Creative Curriculum teachers? Sign up to The Preschool Playbook Sign up for a free Creative Curriculum workshop ➤ Product Reviews: Please consider leaving feedback for this product. It means so much to us, and it helps you earn FREE products. For every review you leave, you earn 1 credit point toward a future purchase. Go to "My Purchases" to leave a review & thank you in advance! And don’t forget to follow Early Childhood Plus to get updates when new products are released, get notifications when I have a sale and receive our special notes to followers. ⭐ Let’s Connect! ⭐ Follow me on Pinterest for all the latest teaching ideas related to The Creative Curriculum and preschool! Let’s connect on Instagram and get a behind the scenes look of the life of a Creative Curriculum preschool teacher. Join our community on Facebook and check out the AMAZING Facebook group for Creative Curriculum Preschool Teachers who support each other with the curriculum. Follow our Early Childhood Plus page on Facebook for all the latest updates and sales. Questions? E-mail us at [email protected] www.EarlyChildhoodPlus.com * This product is not affiliated with Teaching Strategies Gold or Creative Curriculum. The products were created in alignment with each Teaching Guide, to help teachers with supplemental visuals for each study. As a pre-k teacher, I use this product daily, and all of my students benefit from the extra visuals, making them more engaged. Early Childhood Plus is a proud Licensed Boardmaker PCS Publisher.
By Vicki Kwarciany, Rigid Heddle Instructor Interest in rigid heddle weaving classes has exploded this year at Fine Line Creative Arts Center! Thanks to Schacht’s Tools for Schools grant, we can offer more seats in our classes and accommodate the increasing number of students. We even added classes to our planned schedule to ensure no one would have to wait until another semester to take the class. In addition to our regular classes, we introduced rigid heddle weaving for the first time at our Teacher Institute Day. Fifteen elementary school teachers received hands-on experience with pre-warped looms and had a terrific time. One teacher stood up during class and announced, “I’m hooked!” Ironically, she had registered for a different creative arts class, but it was full. Perhaps it was fate! Just days ago, she finished making a color gamp in our first-ever offering of that class – and immediately afterwards, she purchased a Schacht loom and stand for herself. This is just the kind of impact we hoped to have. Each class has generated continued interest in fiber arts among the students; some stay with rigid heddle weaving, and others enroll in our floor loom classes (where, as an aside, Schacht boat shuttles are most students’ and faculty’s favorites). Students love the Schacht Flip looms. The large shed they provide for weavers – and their size and ease in storing them – make for a great weaving and teaching experience. Thank you for helping us to provide this great creative outlet to our students!
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