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FREE Indigenous Animal Craft & Writing Activities | Native American Art Project
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❤️Looking for a creative and culturally appropriate way to celebrate Native American Heritage or Indigenous Peoples' Day in your classroom? Your students will love learning about the meaning of bears in Native American cultures, while making a beautiful Pacific Northwest-inspired craft and writing projects!
*This is a sample of the full resource.
Get all 27 Indigenous animal crafts HERE!
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✏️Use the teaching materials to educate your students about traditional Pacific Northwest art, and the meaning of bears in Indigenous cultures.
✏️Works great as a social-emotional learning (SEL) activity!
✏️Craft is differentiated! There are several ways to make it including, coloring, drawing, painting, or decorating (cut and paste).
✏️Students can also choose from a variety of writing prompts, and writing project options (dotted vs. single lines etc.)
✏️Use these projects to meaningfully decorate your bulletin board, classroom, or hallway, while displaying your students' creativity!
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⭐️Great for centers (literacy, writing, art, social studies), whole group lessons, independent work, partner work, indoor recess, sub tub, intervention programs, and more!
⭐️This resource is low prep and will save you time! Simply print and go!
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✅ Includes: (22 pages)
Teaching Materials: (3 pages)
☑ Cultural information guide (2 pages)
☑ Bear meaning (1 page)
Craft Projects: (9 pages)
☑ Craft directions (3 pages)
☑ Craft pieces (3 pages)
☑ Craft example (1 page)
☑ Craft body templates (1 page)
☑ Craft body art pieces (1 page)
Writing Projects: (10 pages)
☑ Informative writing - brainstorming sheet (1 page)
☑ "Bear" tracing - dotted lines (1 page)
☑ "Bear" or trait - blank dotted lines (2 pages)
☑ "Bear" or trait - blank solid lines (2 pages)
☑ "My Animal Symbol" - dotted lines & solid lines (2 pages)
☑ Full blank page - dotted lines & solid lines (2 pages)
✅ Bonus: (24 pages)
☑ What you need to know (1 page)
☑ Table of contents (1 page)
☑ Black and white set (22 pages)
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Teacher reviews
“My second graders love learning about the native Americans and what their culture was like and the different signs stand for.”
“This was a great support for my class' Native American research projects.”
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For Indigenous Animal Crafts & Writing Activities | Native American Art Projects
October 23, 2026I did this as part of my Native Americans unit. It was so fun to see the students choose their animals and write about how they connected with the animal spirit.
Reply from Kimberly's Classroom
Hi Sarah! It means the world to me that this activity was a good fit for your 5th graders. Thank you for including it as part of your Native Americans unit! I hope you have a wonderful rest of the school year! :)
Sarah P.
Grades taught: 5th
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For The Seven Grandfather Teachings Activities - Native American, Indigenous People
October 14, 2026Super easy to use and straightforward for the students. It has everything I need to teach about the Seven Grandfather Teachings.
Reply from Kimberly's Classroom
Hi Jennifer! Thank you for the very kind feedback! It makes my day to know that this activity was helpful for your students. I hope you're all having a great school year so far! :)
Jennifer S.
Grades taught: 2nd, 3rd
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For History of Thanksgiving Reading Comprehension Passages Pilgrims Native Americans
September 30, 2026Great resource to help bring the Thanksgiving holiday to the classroom! It kept my students engaged and they enjoyed learning more about the Thanksgiving season!
Reply from Kimberly's Classroom
Hi Sarah! Thank you for choosing to use this activity with your students! I really appreciate the kind words and hope that you have a great rest of the school year! :)
Sarah F.
Grades taught: 3rd, 4th, 5th
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For Winter Olympics Reading Comprehension Passages - Sports Games Writing Activities
September 30, 2026Great resource to bring the Olympics into the classroom setting! It kept my students engaged and they enjoyed learning about the Olympics!
Reply from Kimberly's Classroom
Hi Sarah! Thanks again for supporting my little shop and for leaving kind feedback! It means a lot to me. Have a wonderful rest of your day! :)
Sarah F.
Grades taught: 2nd, 3rd, 1st, 4th
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For Hispanic Heritage Leader Reading Comprehension Passages Sample FREEBIE
September 29, 2026It was great. My students love the amazing work in this packet.
Reply from Kimberly's Classroom
Hi Sofia! Thank you for choosing to use this activity with your students! I really appreciate the kind words and hope that you have a great rest of the school year! :)
Sofia M.
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For FREE Indigenous Animal Craft & Writing Activities | Native American Art Project
September 24, 2026My second graders love learning about the native Americans and what their culture was like and the different signs stand for.
Reply from Kimberly's Classroom
Hi Wanda! I love hearing that your second graders enjoyed this activity! Thank you for sharing and for the kind words. I appreciate all you do for the education community! :)
wanda B.
Grades taught: 2nd
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For Indigenous Animal Crafts & Writing Activities | Native American Art Projects
September 23, 2026This is a nice cultural activity to supplement our native american studies.
Reply from Kimberly's Classroom
Hi Rebecca! Thank you for the kind words! I'm thrilled that this activity was helpful in your classroom and hope you and your 5th graders have a wonderful school year. :)
Rebecca L.
Grades taught: 5th
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For Winter Olympics Reading Comprehension Passages - Sports Games Writing Activities
September 6, 2026Great additional source to help me kids review their skills
Reply from Kimberly's Classroom
Hi Ogechi! Thank you for the kind words! I'm so glad that this resource was helpful for your students and hope that you all have a wonderful school year! :)
Ogechi N.
Grades taught: 3rd, 4th, 5th, 2nd
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For FREE Indigenous Animal Craft & Writing Activities | Native American Art Project
August 20, 2026This was a great support for my class' Native American research projects.
Reply from Kimberly's Classroom
Hi Marina! Thank you for choosing to use this resource with your 5th graders and for leaving kind feedback! It means a lot to me that this activity was a helpful addition to your classroom. Wishing you a great start to the new school year! :)
Marina S.
Grades taught: 5th
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For The Seven Grandfather Teachings Activities - Native American, Indigenous People
August 5, 2026I actually used this when I was absent. The kids loved the activities. It connected really welld with our over-arching concept of "Environment Shapes Culture."
Reply from Kimberly's Classroom
Hello! Thanks again for supporting my little shop! I'm thrilled that your kiddos enjoyed these activities and that these were a good fit for your "Environment Shapes Culture" unit! Really appreciate all you do for your students :)
Mrs E.
Grades taught: 5th
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For Indigenous Animal Crafts & Writing Activities | Native American Art Projects
August 5, 2026I used this during our first Inquiry (InquirED 5th Grade: Native America). The kids had a lot of fun with it. And bonus, it made a beautiful hallway display.
Reply from Kimberly's Classroom
Hi there! Thank you for the kind words! I'm so glad that your 5th graders enjoyed this activity and that it made a beautiful hallway display. I really appreciate you choosing to use this resource with your students and for taking time to share your experience. Wishing you a great start to the new school year! :)
Mrs E.
Grades taught: 5th
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For Indigenous Animal Crafts & Writing Activities | Native American Art Projects
July 26, 2026I absolutely loved this resource! I was looking for a meaningful way to celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day that went beyond the typical worksheets, and this was exactly what I needed. The background information was easy to understand, and I appreciated that it encouraged respectful conversations while introducing students to the significance of different animals in Indigenous cultures. My students loved choosing an animal that represented them, and the finished projects turned out beautiful. I also appreciated all of the differentiation options for both the craft and writing components because it made it easy to meet the needs of all of my learners. This was low prep, highly engaging, and created a gorgeous bulletin board. I will definitely be using this again!
Reply from Kimberly's Classroom
Hi Abby! This is one of the most thoughtful, kind reviews I have ever received. It made me tear up and reminded me why I love creating resources for teachers so much. I'm thrilled that this activity was helpful in your classroom and that your students enjoyed creating their projects. I really hope you are having a wonderful summer so far! :)
Abby K.
Grades taught: 5th, 6th
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For Winter Olympics Reading Comprehension Passages - Sports Games Writing Activities
July 25, 2026This resource was exactly what I was looking for! It was well organized, easy to use, and kept my students engaged from start to finish. The directions were clear, and it required very little prep, which is always a huge plus. It fit seamlessly into my lesson and helped reinforce the skills my students were learning. I’ll definitely be purchasing more resources from this seller. Highly recommend!
Reply from Kimberly's Classroom
Hi Kassie! Thank you so much for the kind and thoughtful review! I really appreciate you choosing to use this activity with your firsties and hope you have a wonderful rest of the summer. :)
Kassie R.
Grades taught: 1st
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For Indigenous Animal Crafts & Writing Activities | Native American Art Projects
July 23, 2026I loved this resource! We read several indigenous animal stories and I gave my students the choice of which animal they wanted to research. Gorgeous project when completed. I will do this every year!
Reply from Kimberly's Classroom
Hi there! Aw, I'm so thrilled to hear that this project was helpful for your 2nd graders! I really appreciate you sharing your experience and I hope you have a great rest of the summer. :)
Colors K.
Grades taught: 2nd
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For Indigenous Animal Crafts & Writing Activities | Native American Art Projects
July 10, 2026This was a great activity and the students really enjoyed it.
Reply from Kimberly's Classroom
Hi again! I really appreciate you choosing to use multiple resources from my shop with your kiddos! It means the world to me. Thank you again for taking time to share your experience. Wishing you a great rest of your day! :)
Teaching H.
Grades taught: 4th
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For Iditarod Sled Racing in Alaska Activities | Writing Crafts, Vocabulary, Reading
July 1, 2026I used this for sub plans and it was perfect! The kids enjoyed the activities
Reply from Kimberly's Classroom
Hi there! It warms my heart to hear that your students enjoyed these activities. I really appreciate you taking time to share your experience and hope you are having a wonderful summer! :)
Smart C.
Grades taught: 3rd
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For Indigenous Animal Crafts & Writing Activities | Native American Art Projects
June 23, 2026Great resource to learn about indigenous animals and what they represent. Would recommend adding something that explains the shapes used in traditional northwest coast art.
Reply from Kimberly's Classroom
Hi Emily! Thank you for the kind words. I really appreciate your thoughtful recommendation and will try to add it to this resource as soon as possible. I hope you are having a wonderful summer so far! :)
Emily N.
Grades taught: K, 1st
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For Winter Olympics Reading Comprehension Passages - Sports Games Writing Activities
June 4, 2026The package has some good readings but was very boring in terms of learning for students.
Reply from Kimberly's Classroom
Hi Ashley! I appreciate your honest feedback and am always open to suggestions on how my resources can be improved. If you have any reading comprehension ideas, I would love to hear from you! (kimberly@kimberlysclassroom.com) Thank you for choosing to use this activity with your students and I hope you have a wonderful summer! :)
Ashley F.
Grades taught: 1st, 2nd
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For The Seven Grandfather Teachings Activities - Native American, Indigenous People
June 3, 2026I love this unit. I have the posters hanging in my class but have used so many of the activities. I really appreciate all of the choices!
Reply from Kimberly's Classroom
Hi Corinne! I'm thrilled that your 3rd graders enjoyed this unit and appreciate that you have the posters hanging in your classroom. Thank you for choosing to use these activities with your students and for taking time to leave kind feedback! I hope you have a wonderful summer! :)
Corinne K.
Grades taught: 3rd
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For Indigenous Animal Crafts & Writing Activities | Native American Art Projects
May 21, 2026The students Loved this resource. It was fun and engaging. It helped them with their literacy skills as well.
Reply from Kimberly's Classroom
Hi Hillary! Thank you for choosing to use this resource with your kinders! I really appreciate you taking time to leave thoughtful feedback and am so glad that your students enjoyed this activity! Wishing you a great summer! :)
Hillary S.
Grades taught: K
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