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The Perfect Sleep Nest
Students read the "Animal Bedrooms" worksheet to themselves, or have your students take turns reading the sentences out loud. You can also read the worksheet out loud to your students. They discuss if they can think of other strange...
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Puppet Show
Students explore politics by defining several jobs in the government. For this House of Representatives lesson, students identify several important roles men and women have in the House as well as the Senate. Students identify what it is...
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Learning About Writers
Students explore how authors write stories. In this careers lesson, students invite an author into the classroom and ask him/her questions about writing as a career.
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The Sun: An Introduction
Young scholars write entries in their Science Journals as they explore the Sun.
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Eclipse: An Introduction
Learners write journal entries about eclipses with a focus on solar eclipses.
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Unique Monique: Building a Community of Unique Individuals
Students recognize that each student is unique and has special talents. Students develop a puzzle piece that describes them and their particular talents. Students share their pieces and post on a bulletin board.
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The Art and Science of Impressionist Color
Discover Impressionist painting as young scholars investigate the 19th century combinations of colors characteristically used. Students experiment with their own paintings, utilizing primary and secondary colors.
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First Grade Writing Lesson #1/ Narrative Prompt
First graders write a descriptive paragraph about a friend.
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Who's vs. Whose
For this pronouns worksheet, students view eight pictures and then complete eight sentences by placing the appropriate pronoun, who's or whose, in each blank.
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Harvesting the Produce
Students investigate vegetables. In this multi-subject lesson, students learn about vegetables and participate in several activities using vegetables. A list of 7 materials is included.
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Create a Storybook in KidPix
Students create a storybook by using KidPix software. In this technology activity, students write creative short stories and publish them on KidPix. Students illustrate the stories using Kid Pix tools.
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Conflict Resolution in 9 Easy Steps
Students investigate student psychology by reading assigned text about nonviolence. In this conflict resolution activity, students read nine specific steps they should take the next time they are in an argument with someone. Students...
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Penguin Paradise
First graders discover where penguins live, what they look like, what kinds of food they eat, and other interesting facts. They communicate statements of information through the composition of a one paragraph summary about a penguin.
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Dinosaurs 1: Where are the Dinosaurs?
Students investigate world history by creating a diorama in class. In this dinosaur extinction lesson, students read assigned text discussing the time frame of the dinosaurs residence on Earth and their eventual demise. Students recreate...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Some Birthday
Students explore language arts by reading a story book in class. In this tier two vocabulary lesson, students read the book Some Birthday and discuss the use of specific vocabulary words. Students define selected words and use them while...
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Hooway for Wodney Wat
Students examine speech difficulties by reading a children's book in class. In this children's literature activity, students read the story Hooway for Wodney the Wat, and analyze the characters, story and the bullying that takes place....
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Inspirational Pop Art
Students examine visual art by examining Internet sources. In this art identification lesson plan, students discuss the history of art after researching information on the Internet. Students view artwork by Keith Haring and create their...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Curious George Rides a Bike
Young scholars explore language arts by reading a classic book in class. In this story vocabulary lesson, students read the book Curious George Rides a Bike and identify the use of specific vocabulary words. Young scholars define the...
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Around the World, A Multicultural Unit
Students investigate Native American tribes through their stories. In this cultural instructional activity, students read stories of the Inuit tribe and discuss the themes, people, and customs. Students illustrate a picture of the...