The Activity Bank

The GIVE Activity Bank is a resource bank of short activities or skill-based tasks that already include supports and accommodations to meet a range of students’ needs. These activities can be easily added to your lesson—with small adjustments for your unique students and classroom—to make it more inclusive.

These activities have been submitted as is by New York City Teaching Artists from New Victory Theater, ArtsConnection, and Community-Word Project.

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  • Quick Group Scavenger Hunt

    Ages: Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12)
    Art Forms: Visual Arts

    In this small-group activity, students learn about each other and build community by participating in a scavenger hunt.

  • There is a Circle Hiding in Every Square!

    Ages: Early Childhood (PK-2), Upper Elementary (3-5), Middle School (6-8)
    Art Forms: Visual Arts

    This set of instructions will support students in cutting out a circle without drawing it first. It also supports students in visualizing and observing shapes. 

  • Using Scissors Like a Pro

    Ages: Early Childhood (PK-2), Upper Elementary (3-5)
    Art Forms: Visual Arts

    This activity helps students learn how to use scissors safely and effectively.

  • Web of Life

    Ages: Upper Elementary (3-5), Middle School (6-8)
    Art Forms: Visual Arts, Theater, Dance

    This team-building activity invites students thinking about the interconnectedness of the world around us.

  • Zany Characters (Exquisite Corpses)

    Ages: Upper Elementary (3-5), Middle School (6-8)
    Art Forms: Visual Arts

    In this playful visual arts activity students create a collaborative artwork, promoting teamwork and community building.