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For Teachers 1st
First graders are introduced to how to use a ruler and its purpose. Using a boomerang, they estimate its length and then measure it using a string and ruler. In groups, they practice the same exercise with various objects while...
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Differences Are Keys For Coloring

For Students K - 2nd
In this math worksheet, learners solve subtraction problems and match the differences to color words to complete a picture. Students solve twenty problems to color the picture.
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Quilts Galore

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students explore patterns. They observe a video, "Math Monsters." Students determine the next item in a sequence. Students read books about patterns. They discuss patterns in quilts. Students visit a specified web site and design...
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Pancakes, Anyone?

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore data collecting and graphing. In this data collecting and graping lesson, 1st graders watch a video about monster who sells pancakes. Students make a graph to record the most popular pancake. Students also play...
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Line Hunt

For Teachers K - 3rd
Young scholars identify lines in everyday images.  In this art analysis activity, students practice drawing diagonal, vertical and horizontal lines on pieces of chart paper.  Young scholars examine a page from a magazine and...
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Celebrate Sunflowers

For Teachers K - 1st
Students skip count with sunflower seeds. For this interdisciplinary lesson, students discuss the history of sunflowers. Students count by 1's, 2's, and 10's with bags full of sunflower seeds.
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Counting on Coins

For Teachers K - 1st
Learners count coins. For this currency and mathematics lesson, students use skip counting to figure the value of a group of coins. Learners use plastic replica coins and real coins.
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Value Of Money

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students read the book "Alexander, Who Used To Be Rich Last Sunday," along with their teacher and take away coins as they follow along with the story. In this money and counting lesson plan, students get meaningful practice in the art of...
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Valentine Candy Count

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Young scholars analyze a bag of Valentine candy to create a graph. In this graphing lesson, students make predictions, sort by color, record data and make a graph. Young scholars discuss results and make generalizations. Students...
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Subtraction

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students explore subtraction. In this mathematics lesson, students practice how to subtract numbers from 20, 100 and other whole numbers. Students realize that there are number bonds which can help with subtraction like 3 and 17 bonds to...
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Estimation and Measurement

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students explore measurement and estimation with non-standard units. In this measurement lesson, students discuss items that could be used to measure; they use tooth picks to measure specific items around the classroom, both estimating...
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Primates

For Teachers K - 6th
Students explore different primates. In this primate lesson, students examine the various primates by engaging in crafts, dramatic play, singing songs, and games. 
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A Field of Beans

For Teachers 1st - 4th Standards
Beans, or legumes as they are sometimes called, are the topic for an integrated multi-subject lesson. Youngsters will read, write, observe, and research everything there is to know about beans. They read a bean story, conduct a bean...
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Let's Play Musical Shapes

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students practice recognizing shapes while using gross-motor skills. In this early childhood math movement lesson plan, students explore shapes as music plays and they walk the perimeter of large cut-out paper shapes by playing musical...
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Two Digit Addition with Regrouping

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Young scholars explore the concept of "regrouping." In this 2-digit addition with regrouping lesson, students create visual representations of combinations that equal ten using a tens frame. Young scholars use manipulatives to represent...
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Basic Subtracting

For Teachers 1st
First graders solve math problems. In this subtraction lesson, 1st graders use Smarties to compare addition and subtraction. Students complete math problems where they solve basic subtraction questions.
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Mystery Number

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students explore numbers 1-100.  In this cross curriculum literacy and numeration lesson, students listen to the book More or Less by Stuart J. Murphy. Students play a game with a partner in which they guess the "mystery number"...
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Shape Hunt

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Young scholars explore two-dimensional and solid shapes. In this shapes and patterns geometry lesson, students work with a partner to create identifiable objects using tangrams. Young scholars describe the attributes of their shape and...
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Planning a Trip for Christopher Columbus

For Teachers 1st
First graders plan a trip for Christopher Columbus. They use their math skills to construct a ship for Columbus' voyage. They show their ship and calculations to their classmates and build graphs to show the amount of supplies needed to...
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Race the Track! Design Challenge

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Young scholars use the design process to investigate physical science.  In this force and motion lesson, design a track to achieve a specified outcome. Students complete additional experiments with speed and distance.  Young...
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Earth Day - Hooray

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students listen to the story, Earth Day - Hooray!, and discuss the story as it is being read.  In this Earth Day lesson, students discuss incentives and penalties in regards to taking care of the Earth.  This lesson plan also...
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Sorting

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars experience sorting. In this organization lesson, students play a computer sorting game called "Flood Game" on the "Between the Lions" website. Young scholars visit a library and observe and discuss book organization....
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Having a Savings Plan

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students discover the importance of saving and spending. In this finance lesson, students read the book Kermit the Hermit and discuss the differences between needs and wants. The students complete worksheets concerning money in their...
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Shapes Galore!

For Teachers 1st
First graders create two-dimensional shapes. In this shapes lesson, 1st graders learn about different two-dimensional shapes. Students have many hands-on experiences with these shapes including the use of geoboards, shaving cream, yarn,...

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