Curated OER
Clapping Syllables
Learners explain that words are made up of parts called syllables. They associate spoken language with written words
Curated OER
Reflection with a Friend
Young scholars listen to story and respond with illustrations and comments.
Curated OER
Barn Dance
Pupils will read historical realistic fiction, examine and recount the cultural similarities and diffferences between life and times of those characters in the story and their own life. Listen to music and learn a dance to accompany the...
Curated OER
Rock Art
First graders create and share their own rock art based on Navajo and Hawaiian rock art.
Curated OER
Trees!
Students are introduced to the parts of trees through discussion and participation in learning centers with hands on activities that focus on each part.
Curated OER
Subtraction with Calculators
First graders demonstrate an understanding of subtracting one from a number of ten or less using manipulatives, work with calculators to solve subtraction problems, and create subtraction number sentences to solve on the calculator.
Curated OER
Spiders
First graders complete a variety of center activities to study spider characteristics and facts. They solve math problems, identify spider body parts, and study vocabulary words to use in creative writing about spiders.
Curated OER
Colors Crackle, Colors Roar
First graders engage in a reading of poems in colorful language. They become with the interrelation of using Spanish and English words interchangeably in a text. The lesson plan also builds multicultural appreciation for young students.
Curated OER
Polar Bear Adaptations
Learners explore the adaptations that are made by polar bears. They discuss the color of polar bears as well as the dominant color that is found in the arctic. Students create a polar bear puppet.
University of Calgary
The Children's Literature Web Guide
This resource is a children's literature web guide.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Children's Nonsense Book
A scanned copy of the 1895 publication of The Children's Nonsense Book, a book of stories and poems for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Children's Scrap Book
A scanned copy of the 1863 publication of The Children's Scrap-book by James Perkins Walker, a book of poetry for children.
Other
Classroom Clues: Children's Literature for Understanding Economics
How do you teach obscure economic concepts to younger elementary students? One way is through children's literature. This site has a large variety of children's picture books that teach various economic concepts such as supply and...
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Eric Carle
What do you know about Eric Carle, the author? This Carol Hurst site highlights some interesting facts about this author's life and refers to some of his books.
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Orca Book Publishers: Solomon's Tree Teaching Guide [Pdf]
This teaching guide for Solomon's Tree, a story written by Andrea Spalding and illustrated by Janet Wilson, provides a synopsis of the story and an explanation of how the book evolved. The book is about a boy's relationship with a maple...
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Orca Book Publishers: 'Jeffrey and Sloth' Teaching Guide [Pdf]
This teaching guide for Jeffrey and Sloth, a story written by Kari-Lynn Winters, provides a synopsis of the story, discussion questions and teaching ideas. The book is about the experience of writer's block and how to overcome it. The...
Library of Congress
Book Turner: Children's Literature: A Apple Pie
Read this classic children's ACC book by Kate Greenaway, printed in 1886. Library of Congress presents a scanned copy of the original book.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Kate Greenaway's Birthday Book for Children
A scanned copy of the 1880 publication of Kate Greenaway's Birthday Book for Children, a book of poetry for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Our Darlings' a.b.c. Book
A scanned copy of the 1880 publication of Our Darlings' A. B. C. Book by Fannie Eliza Ostrander, a children's alphabet book.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: My Children
A scanned copy of the 1873 publication of My Children, a book of poetry for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Texts for Children
A scanned copy of the 1851 publication of Texts for Children, a book of religious poetry for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Pretty Poems for My Children
A scanned copy of the 1853 publication of Pretty Poems for my Children, a book of poems for children.
Other
Ca Dept. Of Education: Recommended Literature (K 12)
A searchable index of outstanding literature for adolescents and children. Includes book lists for students both in school or at home.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Second Book of 100 Pictures by American Sunday School Union
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's Second Book of 100 Pictures by American Sunday-School Union (1886) collection of illustrated short passages.