Department of Defense
Do Dea: Real Survival Skills
Learn about process analysis, writing procedurals texts, the steps of the writing process, and cause and effect in this unit. Also, examine patterns of organization in writing. A handy chart shows common organizational patterns which...
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Wgbh: Peep and the Big Wide World: Games: Hide and Peep
Play along in a game of hide and go seek with Peep and his friends by clicking on their hiding places. [All instructions and prompts are voiced, not written, making this an excellent resource for English language learners who need...
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Wgbh: Peep and the Big Wild World: Games: Fish Wish [Count 1, 2, or 2 Fish]
Players click buttons to tell how many fish they see: 1, 2, or 3. [All instructions and prompts are voiced, not written, making this an excellent resource for English language learners who need practice in listening to and understanding...
Other
Morningside Center: Active Listening
In this instructional activity, students practice active listening by paraphrasing what they hear. Students will practice listening to one another and repeating what they heard. Various listening activities are included in this...
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Pbs Kids: Wild Kratts: Games: Aviva's Power Suit Maker
Build power suits for super heroes; you can follow instructions for a specific super hero or make your own.
Other
Up to Ten: Make a Fleet of Paper Airplanes
"With just a few sheets of paper and colored pencils (or pens), you can make a whole fleet of paper airplanes from these plans."
BBC
Bbc: Skillswise: Instructions
Explore this helpful Skillswise English resource and get some hints on how better to follow instructions. Includes games, videos, worksheets, and more.
Starfall
Starfall: Starfall: Space 3 D
In this interactive, students use the arrows to move a cube through a maze to place it in locations as directed.
Starfall
Starfall: Teddy Bear Teddy Bear
This video is a song about Teddy Bear following directions such as touch your feet.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Learning About Cinquains
After reading/hearing Junie B. First Grader Cheater Pants by Barbara Park and discussing the concepts of cheating, following directions, and the genre of poetry, young scholars will write cinquains and will publish a class booklet.
PBS
Wgbh: Peep and the Big Wild World: Games: Trash Stash
Cleverly animated sorting game introduces young learners to the mathematical concepts of comparing, sorting, and grouping. [All instructions and prompts are voiced, not written, making this an excellent resource for English language...
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Counting 0 10
Students will be able to count up to 10 objects independently using oral directions and modeling by the teacher. This lesson plan contains detailed plans, pictures of student work, and a printable exit ticket to assess understanding.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Counting 0 7
Students learn how to count up to 7 objects independently by following oral directions and modeling given by the teacher. This instructional activity contains a detailed plan, examples of student work, and a downloadable exit ticket to...
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Counting 0 5
Students learn how to count up to 5 objects independently by following oral directions and modeling given by the teacher. This instructional activity includes a detailed plan, examples of student work, and a printable exit ticket to...
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Counting 0 2
Students learn how to count up to 2 objects independently by following oral directions and modeling given by the teacher. They also are exposed to the concept of zero. This lesson includes a detailed plan, examples of student work, and a...
ABCya
Ab Cya: Alan's Pizzeria
Welcome to Alan's Pizzeria! Put your pizza-making skills to the test with this exciting restaurant game. After you take your customer's order, work fast to create and cook the perfect pizza. But be careful not to mix up the peppers with...
PBS
Pbs Learning: Donkey Hodie: Purple Panda's Space Bop
Students follow directions to navigate to the Purple Planet.
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Pbs Learning Media: Donkey Hodie: Donkey's Fro Yo Stand
Donkey Hodie is serving frozen yogurt treats to her pals, and she needs help! In this game, children follow steps to complete customers' orders. As they play, children practice following a plan and are encouraged to be persistent if...
PBS
Pbs Kids: Chuck Vanderchuck's Something Something Explosion!: Costumes
Have fun dressing Chunk and his friend for a photoshoot. When you are finished, you can print out the photo.
PBS
Pbs Kids: Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: Dress Up Game
Enjoy playing dress up with Daniel and his friends. Pick a character and select the outfits and accessories you want them to wear.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Story Place: Dinos Rock Print Out Activity: Dinosaur Book
Students print out pictures of dinosaurs, color them, and follow the directions to make a dinosaur book.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Story Place: The Riddle Quest Print Out Activity: Who's Hat
In this activity, students match types of hats to the people who would wear them.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Story Place: The Mammal Marathon Print Out Activity: License Plates Puzzle
This activity asks students to read, decipher, and write the meaning of vanity license plates.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Story Place: Stand Up Crocodile
This activity offers a template and directions for students to make a stand-up crocodile.