Learners see pictures, and are asked to respond to them. The teacher focuses on pointing out new vocabulary that may be embedded in the picture. They relate another person's journey to themelves.

First graders participate in a simulation in which they discover the community has been using too much water. In groups, they research the various ways the water is being used and create a home survey. They show the water usage of the...

Learners graph water temperature using probe software and a Palm on a class field trip to a lake or pond. Emphasis is placed on collaboration with high school science students and the use of ImagiProbe software.

First graders examine the reasons for the Thanksgiving celebration in the United States. They research information about what type of items were used in the past and items that are currently used. They investigate life on the Mayflower...

Students review the 2 Finger Rule for selecting an appropriate book and then check out a book they can read. They practice cross checking to make sure they understand what they are reading and then read quietly in a comfortable spot for...

Students assess the positive and negative affects of humans on the environment. The lesson explores ways in which individuals and societies can reduce the negative impact on the environment. By taking a "waste walk" around their campus,...

Find over seventy different word families with common spelling patterns, and lists of elementary level words for each family.

This kit is designed for use at a picture bingo event for northern communities, to support family literacy. It could also be used in the classroom. The kits includes instructions and plenty of bingo pages.

English for Everyone provides a printable quiz to assess the words associated with family relationships, jobs, places, and human body.

The writer will first create an original imaginary friend, inspired by Ted from Tony DiTerlizzi's wonderful picture book. The writer will then think of an ordinary activity done on a daily basis, like feeding the family dog. The writer...

The word "television" is often heard with a negative connotation. Because it is impossible to rid the world of the television, learn how to control what is viewed on yours.

The word "manta" means blanket in Spanish--and the Manta ray gets its name from its blanketlike appearance in the water. Learn all about their life cycle and habitat in text and pictures.

This is an interactive site intended to teach English as a foreign language to young children. It is a helpful multimedia resource for EFL teachers. There are ten themes, each with two levels of difficulty, that allow children to...

A library of word searches for practicing vocabulary and spelling. Each word search focuses on a family of words with a similar spelling pattern.

Lesson plan makes use of weekly poems for students to read, discuss, and study. Students compile a poetry portfolio to use for further learning in reading and writing, as well as engaging in interactive activities such as creative poetry...

English for Everyone provides a printable quiz to assess the words associated with family relationships, jobs, places, and actions.

Explore this great site for kids to learn about life, family, love, earth, and more. View lessons that help kids to understanding and appreciate these words.

Kids Health offers tips and words of encouragement for kids going back to school, especially those who are shy. Click on "Feelings" for lots of ideas on learning to deal with a variety of emotions and situations relating to school and...

In this lesson, students work in groups with each acting as a predator, prey, or family member in a particular habitat. They present their habitat performance to the class and students identify the habitat and animal relationships. Then,...

English for Everyone provides a printable quiz to assess the words associated with family relationships. Descriptive vocabulary words are also assessed on this quiz.

English for Everyone provides a printable quiz to assess the words associated with family relationships. Vocabulary words that are adjectives are also assessed.

Trace the family trees of some famous people to find out if their roots lead to passengers on the Mayflower.

English for Everyone provides a printable quiz to assess the words associated with family relationships, jobs, and human body.

English for Everyone provides a printable quiz to assess the words associated with family relationships, jobs, places, and the human body.