PreKinders
Snowman Play Dough Mats
Bring the beauty of winter to your classroom with a series of play dough mats. Each page prompts kids to observe the number at the top, and then form the correct number of snowflakes to each winter scene.
PreKinders
Gingerbread House Play Dough Mats
Decorate a cute gingerbread house with play dough candies! Kids read the instructions at the top of each page, then add the necessary pieces of pretend candy to the house.
PreKinders
Carrots for the Rabbit Play Dough Mats
Feed the hungry rabbit with a play dough activity. Kids view the numbers at the top of each page, then create the correct number of play dough carrots and add them to the mat.
PreKinders
Dog & Cat Food Play Dough Mats
The puppy is hungry! Give him pieces of dog food with a play dough activity. Kids figure out how many pieces to make with each page, then place them in the dog's bowl.
PreKinders
Feed the Giraffe Mats
Keep your giraffes well fed with a play dough mat. Kids observe the number at the top of each page, and then create leaves out of play dough to feed the giraffe.
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Rabbits
Students read books, learn about the letter r, and eat carrots all to learn about rabbits. For this rabbits lesson plan, students also do the bunny hop and make rabbits out of play dough.
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Hamsters
Learners read books, learn about the letter h, and eat apples all to learn about hamsters. In this hamsters lesson plan, students also use play dough to make hamsters.
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Here Comes Winter!
Learners investigate winter behaviors in animals. They describe winter and write about the characteristics of the season by drawing and labeling a winter picture. Students then conduct research on a chosen animal and create a chart. ...
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A Hidden Beauty
Expose the beautiful mystery of bulbs as young botanists learn all about these fascinating plants. They glean information from a short text before observing actual bulbs (consider an onion), and comparing their findings with predictions....
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Sizing Up Shapes
First graders explore geometric shapes. In this math lesson, 1st graders sort shapes into groups and discuss the characteristics of the shapes. Students build geometric shapes using toothpicks and marshmallows.
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Yeasts and Molds: Food Science, Bacteria, Fungi
In this lesson students will consider the characteristics and nature of yeast and molds in order to help them understand how these microorganisms affect food production.
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Flags
Students read You're a Grand Old Flag as well as other provided books about flags. In this flag activity, students cut, decorate and bake cookies as flags, practice the letter f, the number 4, the rectangle shape and use the color white....
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Architecture: Homes All Around
Students listen to a book, "This is My House" and sing a song to the tune of Home on the Range. They use the internet to view examples of Frank Lloyd Wright's architecture. Students take pictures of architectural details of their homes...