First graders practice and reinforce phonics and/or math skills by creating Bingo! game using computer spreadsheet. Students incorporate phonics or math skills class has been practicing onto Bingo! cards, which can be printed and made...

Learners explore the different phases of a crystal.  For this mineral lesson students grow their own sugar crystals using a sugar recipe. 

First graders observe plants and write and illustrate what they have learned in their discovery journal.

First graders write sentences and illustrate ways seeds travel.

First graders study the postal system and letter writing. They exchange class letters with another class in a different area and become pen pals with residents in a local nursing home.

Students find real-world examples of a variety of geometric shapes. They conduct research, record observations, and write descriptions. They create a classroom cityscape and highlight the information they gathered. They present an oral...

Students construct and maintain a school garden. In this gardening lesson, students plan the construction of the garden by writing letters to local businesses asking for supplies and materials; students build the garden using their math...

Students play various games to help create a classroom community. In this name recognition lesson, students combine their name recognition skills with newly learned art and geometric vocabulary. First students discover vocabulary that...

Students practice grade appropriate computer basics and integrate them into  the curriculum areas. in this technology lesson, students understand correct behaviors while using the computer. Students become familiar with the Internet...

Students are introduced to the culture and geography of Japan in his ten lessons unit. The cultures of indigenous peoples in various times in their local community are explored through a variety of art forms, listening, writing, and...

Studnets complete a variety of activities as they develop an awareness and appreciation of Japanese culture: geography, food, homes, holidays, celebrations, education, games, etc.

Students explore vermi-composting. In this vermi-composting lesson, students listen to the story Diary of a Worm and discuss the parts of a worm. They create worm bins and add organic food for the worms to recycle. 

Young scholars are introduced to the five food groups. In groups, they place different foods into the correct section of the Food Pyramid. Using different types of technology, they create one page of a class ABC book sharing what they...

Student explore an economic-decision making model to decide where to donate money they have collected. In this philanthropic money lesson, students develop a plan for raising money and then decide how to best spend it for the most...

First graders creating mouse attached to a helium balloon, and dance around to the sound of some fun music.

Students read a book about maps and identify the differences between a picture and a map. In this maps lesson plan, students also label maps of their home, neighborhood, and community.

Students create 3-dimensional works in clay. In this sculpture lesson plan, students discuss a theme and create a sculpture based on that theme. Students express personal ideas and feelings through the arts.

Students identify common landforms and bodies of water from descriptions of distinguishing features. For this landforms and bodies of water lesson plan, students describe the features they see in the pictures given to them.

First graders listen to story Seven Fat Cats and match the sounds (rhyming, beginning, ending, and vowel).

Students read various Mercer Mayer books. They discuss the enhancement of family and relationships within the family. Students write a book with their peers about their relationship with a member of their family. They practice their...

Students investigate the story "The Tiny Seed" by Eric Carle. This story is used to introduce the children to the concept that seeds change and grow into plants when conditions in the environment including temperature, light, water and...

Students listen and match sounds such as rhyming, beginning, ending and vowel sounds to build phonemic awareness.

Students make and fly a sled kite out of plastic garbage bags, dowel rods, and more. In this kite lesson plan, students plan the kite to have symmetry and make adjustments as they test it.

First graders listen to a read aloud of Leo Lionni's, Frederick, and illustrate a scene from the story.