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Wgbh: Peep and the Big Wide World: Introduce Ramps
An introductory activity where students discover the way things roll and slide down ramps and hills.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Counting Cup
Students will count counters, draw a picture of the counters, and record the number in a booklet. A list of materials and how to put together the booklet is included. This activity is most effective if initially it is done daily with all...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: First Grade Math Calendar
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is a calendar activity that takes place each morning. The students are introduced to a variety of standards. The students continue to build on their learning and the calendar becomes a...
Other
Lorea Martinez: 3 Steps to Increase Students' Self Awareness
Students (and adults) who can identify their strengths will be more likely to build on them to improve their areas of growth; they will probably have greater motivation and will be more self-confident. Here are 3 suggested steps to talk...
Can Teach
Can Teach: Novel and Picture Book Ideas (Lesson Plans)
Novels and picture books are great ways to teach across the curriculum. This site lists about 75 novels and picture books around which CanTeach has constructed lesson ideas and plans. All grade levels indicated.
PBS
Wgbh: Peep and the Big Wide World: Explore and Play: Ramps Around Us
Set up several ramps around the room and allow the students to explore and investigate how they work.
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Wgbh: Peep and the Big Wide World: Explore and Play: Sliding Peep
Students make their own ramps and test them out by sending various objects down them.
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Wgbh: Peep and the Big Wide World: Read and Discuss: Ten on the Sled
Discussion and integrations ideas for the read aloud book, Ten on the Sled by Kim Norman.
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Wgbh: Peep and the Big Wide World: Explore and Play: Snowy Hills
Students make two snowy hills, one steep and one gentle, to discover their effects on rolling objects.
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Wgbh: Peep and the Big Wide World: Explore and Play: Toy Sleds
Students experiment with different materials and objects to make a sled that will slide down the ramps.