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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Identify the Element of Line

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students explore the element of "line." In this beginning art lesson, students listen to the book Harold and the Purple Crayon, then describe the types of lines Harold drew. Students identify straight lines,  jagged lines, curvy lines,...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Learning about Maps and Colors

For Teachers 1st
First graders discuss "Harold and the Purple Crayon" and his drawings. For this neighborhood geography lesson, 1st graders learn to detect and classify places on a map including their home. Students recognize their address as a specific...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Harold and the Purple Crayon Activity Card

For Students Pre-K - K
In this reading worksheet, students respond to the book Harold and the Purple Crayon by completing an activity at home with a parent. Students use a purple crayon to draw an exciting adventure. Note: The directions to parents mention...
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eBook
Just Books Read Aloud

Just Books Read Aloud: Crocket Johnson: Harold and the Purple Crayon

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A video of the book "Harold and The Purple Crayon", written by Crocket Johnson. Just Books Read Aloud is a site that includes children's books read aloud by normal (but enthusiastic) readers.
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Activity
Other

Kansas State University: Crockett Johnson

For Students 3rd - 7th
Comprehensive site about Crockett Johnson, author of the "Harold and the Purple Crayon" books, by a professor at Kansas State University.