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Music Escape Room #1 - Music Game (Teams use music theory clues to solve codes)
This Music Escape Room is a twist on the "Escape Room Mania" that has hit the teen (and adult) world in the last few years. Students work as teams to solve mystery codes based using their knowledge of music theory. Students use: Note values (whole, half, quarter, eighth notes & rests) Musical symbols (such as time signature, natural, measure, accent, staff - see preview for details.) Note names (lines, spaces & ledger lines - shows in both treble clef & bass clef) Within the clues, students ar
4th - 7th
Instrumental Music, Music, Vocal Music
Music Escape Room #2 (Teams use music theory clues to solve codes) Band, Choir
This Music Escape Room #2 is a twist on the "Escape Room Mania" that has hit the teen (and adult) world in the last few years. Students work as teams to solve mystery codes based using their knowledge of music theory. This Escape Room is considerably more difficult than Escape Room #1 and is geared towards students that have played 2-5 years and are in grade 7 or higher. Estimated time for completion is 60 minutes depending on size of teams. Students use: Note values (whole, half, dotted-half,
8th - 11th
Instrumental Music, Music, Vocal Music
Valentine's Day STEM Bins® Team Building STEM Activities - Party Stations
Valentine's STEM Bins® Team Building Stations are low prep STEM Activities that are designed to foster student collaboration and team building. They are perfect for Valentine's Day party stations and for building classroom community in February. ★ GRAB MY STEM BINS TEAMBUILDERS BUNDLE!★ The following STEM Bins® Teambuilders are designed to accompany my STEM Bins®, found at the following link: ★ STEM BINS6 Valentine's Day themed STEM Activities are provided for you to set up in stations or comp
PreK - 5th
Engineering, Performing Arts
Fences by August Wilson Unit Materials | For AP Lit & Upper Level ELA Courses
This unit, designed for AP English Literature ®/ AP Lit and other upper level ELA classes, guides students in the study of August Wilson's Fences. This download includes materials for teaching, assessing, and expanding on this play and its impact on American literature. The resource includes the following: 71 pages of slideshow notes (1 introductory, 1 for each Act)A pacing guide and instructions and strategies for teaching Fences2 AP Lit skill-based Socratic discussion activities + rubric2 gr
11th - 12th
Drama, English Language Arts, Literature
CCSS
RL.11-12.1
, RL.11-12.2
, RL.11-12.3
+6
Music History Escape Rooms: Band, Choir, Orch, General Music Lessons & Sub Plans
This Music Escape Room SUPER BUNDLE includes all-in-one lessons to teach your students music history & music theory in a fun and engaging way. Great for band, choir, orchestra and general music lessons and sub plans. No prior knowledge required for the music genre/music history escape rooms, so they also work great as sub plans! Simply share the google form link with students and they are ready to go! Students will search for answers on the internet as they learn about the musical genres belo
5th - 9th
Instrumental Music, Music, Vocal Music
Drama Sub Plans | Lin-Manuel Miranda | Hamilton, Moana, Mary Poppins | Actor
OVER 480 TEACHERS LOVE THIS! Need something for a substitute to teach? Here's a close reading lesson to re-energize your class 1 l/2 days in length! Talk about making it easy on yourself, huh? This biography (formatted like a newspaper) about the performing artist Lin-Manuel Miranda of Hamilton fame, is suitable for middle and high school students and can be used as a stand alone lesson or with other biographies. Each lesson in the Places Please series is tailored to the strengths of that
7th - 10th
Drama, Music, Other (ELA)
Also included in: Drama Emergency Sub Plans Bundle | One Month Lessons Video Activities
Music History of Rock and Roll Music Escape Room: Rock Music Genre- Rock n Roll
Make music history fun! This rock and roll music escape room is an all-in-one lesson to teach the history of the rock 'n' roll music genre in middle school general music, band, choir or orchestra. It can also be used in upper elementary - 5th grade music or in lower high school - 9th grade music. Make music history fun and engaging! ---> SAVE $$$ with the American Music Genre BUNDLE - 5 Escape Rooms including Blues, Jazz, Country, Rock & Hip-Hop! <--- This activity works for small gro
6th - 9th
Music, U.S. History, Vocal Music
Musical Time Periods Music Escape Rooms: Middle School General Music Sub Plans
Music History Escape Rooms! These musical time periods escape room are great for band, choir, orchestra and general music classes! These are also awesome sub plans and even work for social studies, European history or world history sub plans. ---> SAVE $$$ with the Music Escape Room SUPER Bundle - 10 Music History & 3 Music Theory Esacpe Rooms! <--- This Escape Room BUNDLE includes 5 all-in-one Google form lessons to teach your students about Time Periods of Music History in a fun and e
6th - 9th
European History, Music, World History
Drama Sub Plan Costume Design Fairy Tale Characters Theater Lesson | Fantasy
Bundle Fairy tales are very popular at present. Why not capitalize on your theater students' interest in them with this costume design lesson? Students can really let their imaginations soar and explore different settings ( modern, the fifties, western, apocalyptic, futuristic, etc.) for their own costume designs while learning sound instruction created by a very knowledgeable and experienced veteran teacher. No gimmicks here. Even great for a substitute to teach! OVER 500 SOLD. This two-
6th - 9th
Drama, Other (ELA)
Middle School Costume Design Lesson | Superhero Design & Creative Writing
Part of a Bundle This 2-day superhero costume design lesson introduces middle school students (grades 6–7) to the role of a costume designer through creative drawing and original character writing. Students design their own superheroes while learning how costume choices communicate personality, powers, and story—making this a high-engagement, low-prep resource for drama, art, and gifted classrooms. Students explore the history and purpose of costume design, analyze how superhero costumes suppo
5th - 8th
Art, Drama, Other (ELA)
Middle/High School General Music - Yearlong Curriculum Bundle with Notebook
This is a yearlong curriculum for secondary general music classes. Pick and choose the order and the content that you want to cover. This product includes the interactive notebook that goes with the curriculum! 27 products included!
6th - 12th
Music, Music Composition, Other (Performing Arts)
Drama Technical Theater Choice Boards Differentiation Exploration 9 Lessons!
Part of a Bundle Got some reluctant learners in your theater class? Give your students opportunities for differentiation and they will be much happier! There are really 9 lessons in total. Easy to implement and prep. It provides students an opportunity to learn about designers of costume, set, props, makeup, lighting and child performers and a Latina choreographer. Excellent for gifted learners or students who need independent study or an alternative assignment. How do I use this in my c
7th - 10th
Art, Drama, Other (ELA)
The Wiz Musical Study Guide | African American Futurism & Urban Fantasy
Part of a Bundle Let's ease on down the Road with the Broadway Tony Award Winner The Wiz a fantastic futuristic African American version of The Wizard of Oz. The Wiz is an urban fantasy retelling of L. Frank Baum's children's novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz in the context of contemporary African-American culture. This two or three day lesson (65 pages) and study guide about this Broadway musical can stand alone or be combined with one of my Famous Artist Biographies ( Lin Manuel Miranda) or
7th - 10th
Drama, Other (ELA), Vocal Music
Broadway Musical Unit And Study Guide For Phantom of the Opera Gothic Melodrama
Part of a Bundle This one or three-day lesson (52 pages) focuses on the Tony award winning musical The Phantom of the Opera. Considered one of the best and most successful musicals in theater history, the story tells of a man shunned by society for his horrible facial deformity, he takes a promising young soprano, Christine, under his wing and grooms her for operatic fame, all the while falling deeply in love with her. As Christine grows ever more successful, and a handsome young man from h
8th - 11th
Drama, Music, Other (ELA)
Middle & High School General Music History Timeline of Music Escape Room Digital
This music history escape room is an all-in-one Google Form music lesson to introduce the music history timeline. Perfect for middle school & high school general music, band, choir, orchestra projects. ---> SAVE $$$ with the Music History Eras BUNDLE - 5 Escape Rooms including Timeline of Music, Baroque, Renaissance, Classical, and Romantic! <--- Simply share the google form link with students and they are ready to go with a fun and engaging activity! Can be completed as individuals,
6th - 9th
European History, Music, World History
Classical Period Music Escape Room: History of Music Genres - General Music
This classical period music escape room is an all-in-one Google Form lesson to teach the classical music genre in middle school general music, band, choir or orchestra. It could also be used in upper elementary. Make the history of music fun and engaging! ---> SAVE $$$ with the Music History Eras BUNDLE - 5 Escape Rooms including Timeline of Music, Baroque, Renaissance, Classical, and Romantic! <--- This activity works for small groups, individuals, or whole class. Simply share the g
6th - 9th
European History, Music, World History
Theater Costume Design Lesson Drama Halloween Characters Using Garbage Bags
MPROVED! Got some reluctant students? Try costume design with them. This engaging lesson on costume design is focused on Halloween characters and gives the students an opportunity to be costume designers and participate in a cooperative learning activity using plastic garbage bags to create the costume! The product is broken in to three class periods, although it could be used for a one-day exploration of the subject. Note: This is not exactly like the Halloween costume design lesson. This ha
6th - 9th
Drama, Visual Arts
First Week of School or Semester Drama Class: 5 Teacher-Ready Lessons
ARE YOU A NEW DRAMA TEACHER? Wondering what to teach first? This 5-day "back to school" drama class resource is designed to spark students' passion for theater, teamwork, and confidence. Plus, by using these lessons, you won't have to do any planning at all that week! (Psst. These are the very lessons I used when I taught drama to middle school students.) Updated June 23, 2025 Here's a glimpse of what's included: Introduction to theater component number oneJourney through the fascinating ori
6th - 9th
Drama, Other (ELA)
Country Music Escape Room 5th, 6th, 7th or 8th Grade General Music Lesson (Band)
This digital music Escape Room is an all-in-one lesson to teach your students about country music & country musicians in a fun and engaging way. Perfect for band, choir, orchestra or 5th, 6th, 7th or 8th grade general music. Simply share the google form link with students and they are ready to go! Students will search for answers on the internet as they learn about the topics below. ---> SAVE $$$ with the American Music Genre BUNDLE - 5 Escape Rooms including Blues, Jazz, Country, Rock & H
5th - 8th
Music, U.S. History, Vocal Music
Theater Arts Lesson Costume Design Study & Newspapers Grades 6 to 8| Creative
Part of a Bundle This two or three-day engaging, creative lesson focuses on costume design, the rationale for teaching it and its history. The lesson gives students an opportunity to work cooperatively, solve problems creatively and learn at the same time! Created for students in grades 6 to 8, the product could be used for a one day exploration of the subject, skipping day two and three. This lesson seems straight forward at first, but wait until day two when students work in small groups an
6th - 9th
Art, Drama, Other (ELA)
Broadway Musical Unit Study Guide In the Heights Hip Hop Lin Manuel Miranda
Part of a Bundle Looking for something to use for Hispanic Heritage Month? This one to four day lesson and study guide focuses on the Tony award winning, Lin Manuel Miranda In the Heights musical. In the Heights tells the story of a vibrant Hispanic community in New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood. Students have an opportunity to study its plot, journey to Broadway, its creative staff, trivia about Broadway and In the Heights, view video clips, study the Tony awards and finish learning
8th - 11th
Drama, Music, Other (ELA)
Theater Arts Costume Design Lesson Nutcracker Ballet Characters Christmas Drama
This two-day lesson on costume design is focused on the Nutcracker Ballet characters and gives your students an opportunity to be costume designers. This is such a fun lesson! The students learn about costume design, view a video clip of The Nutcracker Ballet and design costumes for themselves as if they were in ballet. Suitable for students in grades 3 to 7, the product is broken in to two class periods, although it could be used for a one day exploration of the subject. The Teacher will ne
4th - 7th
Drama, Other (ELA), Visual Arts
Halloween Drama Lesson | Costume Design with Scary Characters Grades 6 to 9
Bring creativity and excitement into your classroom with this Halloween Costume Design Drama Lesson—a low-prep, high-engagement activity your students will love! This flexible lesson is designed for two class periods, but can easily be adapted into a one-day exploration. Students step into the role of designers as they create original costumes based on spooky Halloween characters while learning the foundations of costume design. Used by teachers around the world, this lesson combines art, dr
6th - 9th
Drama, Other (ELA), Visual Arts
Fairy Tale Lesson Plan Bundle
This lesson plan bundle—one of my all-time favorite ELA units to teach—contains activities designed to generate enthusiasm and skills in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and performing. Read on for notes regarding grade level usage. And see the Preview for Table of Contents, Standards correlations, and sample materials.
Questions? Please contact me.
Email: love2teach2day@gmail.com
I hope you enjoy my favorite unit!
Cynthia
The unit bundle includes the following, totaling over 100 pages
3rd - 7th
Drama, Literature, Writing
CCSS
RL.3.3
, RL.4.3
, RL.4.6
+28
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