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Gingerbread/Candy Houses
Students compare and contrast different versions of "Hansel and Gretel" and "The Gingerbread Boy". Using a software program, they color a gingerbread house design of their choice. Based on the house, they write thier own story making...
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Spelling Word Flashcards
First graders draw pictures of spelling words. In this spelling lesson, 1st graders create flashcards by drawing a picture of each of the spelling words on one side and writing the actual word on the other side.
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Delicious Descriptive Adjectives
Students write out recipes with different adjectives then share them with the class.
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Letter Sounds
Young scholars orally say the sounds of the letters A, G, H, L, N, R, W, and J at the beginning of words when given a list of words that start with these letters. They use at least two of these words effectively in a sentence. Students...
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The Mitten
Explore the Ukraine through a reading of The Mitten. Readers will determine the sequence of events, cause and effect, make predictions, and find the main idea of the story. They also use math skills to make charts and graphs. Finally,...
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"Name Game" Poetry
Students write a poem by choosing a word and then creating a poem out of the individual letters of their word. They brainstorm words for each letter of their poem then create it and publish it using a word processor.
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Kindergarten Constitution
Students create their own classroom constitution. For this leadership skills lesson, students work together to solve problems. Students discuss why rules are important and brainstorm ways to solve classroom problems. Students vote on the...
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Communities
Students are introduced to the concept of communities. Using a map, they locate and describe different communities of all sizes. They watch a video and answer questions on a worksheet to complete the lesson.
Dick Blick Art Materials
Natural Twig Journals
Connect science, art, and language arts with a nature-themed bookmaking project. Kids craft book covers, cut paper for pages, and learn how to bind their creations.
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Mr., Mrs., and Dr. Too
Students use abbreviations correctly in everyday situations. Activities include introductions to abbreviating names, titles, months, and more.
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Working With Coins
Students arrange coins based on their value. In this coins lesson plan, students trace and record the value of each coin. Students count up to find the total value of all the coins.
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An Introduction to Jan Brett
Students explore the concept of Jan Brett. In this author study lesson, students are introduced to several Jan Brett books with visuals, listening centers, and video. Students browse the internet in search of information...
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Cacao Tree Geography
Students use a map to learn about where chocolate comes from. For this lesson on the cacao tree, students locate various regions where the cacao tree grows. They will discuss why the cacao tree grows more favorably in particular climates...
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Life on the Surface of the Earth
Students discover that life occurs on or near the surface of the Earth in land, air, and water. They read the literature selection, 'Whose Forest Is It?'
and discuss with students that there are examples of of many living things
that...
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No Title
Students are introduced to and practice with the letter "A" in beginning short sound words through various experiences involving many of their senses. They interact with flash cards that contain the letter "A" sound including animals,...
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Endagered Species
Students access the Internet. They research information about endangered animals. They share the information with the class by using Kid Pix to create a slideshow.
Pennsylvania Department of Education
Alike and Different
Learners compare and contrast objects and are introduced to a Venn Diagram. In this alike and different lesson, students make observations regarding properties of objects. Learners classify object and build ideas about variables....