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Pastel Parfleche Pouch

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students investigate different types of Native American Art. They conduct research using a variety of resources. They create art that recreates the pastel parfieche pouch and then explain the meaning as part of a portfolio. The lesson...
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Sizzling Snowflake Crystal

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students investigate the concept of a snowflake and how they are formed in nature. They conduct research in order to find images as models for an art project. Students create a snowflake with Crayola Markers and scissors to cut the shape.
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Story Spinners

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Learners read a book orally using a "Snaking It" technique. The students make a curvy path around the room and take turns reading a sentence orally. They then create a project using paper plates and colored pencils to identify the main...
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Finger Puppet Dogs

For Students K - 2nd
Cut, color, and paste. Sounds like a trip to the hairdresser. Nope, it's a mini project that requires little ones to color each dog-themed finger puppet, cut them out, and paste the backs to make fun finger-sized friends. Note: The...
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My Own Backyard

For Teachers Pre-K - 3rd
Scholars create a drawing of their own backyards. They will use a visualization technique to sketch their own backyard onto construction paper using oil pastels. Guiding questions are given along with materials for the project....
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Looking and Learning in the Art Museum

For Teachers K - 5th
Reflect on the art your class can view at a museum. In this art history lesson, students draw six elements of art. They discuss original art versus reproduction artwork and write about their thoughts of a museum. It would be wonderful if...
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Calico Watercolor Cats

For Teachers K - 2nd
A fun art project, this lesson incorporates math and listening skills as young artists play with a new painting technique. First the teacher models how to draw a cat using shapes, an oval for the body, triangles for the ears and so on,...
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Reaching Your Destinations

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Individuals will read their chosen instructional text aloud to their classmates. Intended to build reading fluency and confidence, this lesson presents a basic presentation project. There are no instructional texts attached or suggested...
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Concluding Activities for an Author Study of Marc Brown and His Arthur Books

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Everyone loves Arthur, the friendly aardvark! Emerging readers explore Arthur books by Marc Brown. They use the Internet to research Marc Brown and share information with their class. They work independently to conduct research and then...
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Heart Collage

For Teachers K - 2nd
Explore the visual arts by creating a construction paper art project. In this collage lesson plan, young artists research the Internet to examine styles of famous artists including Keith Haring. They create cut-outs of hearts using...
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Foods Around the World

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Bring the flavors of the world into your classroom with this tasty presentation on foods from around the globe. Spanish, Portuguese, Polish, Lithuanian, Welsh, and Italian foods are depicted with descriptions and colorful photos. Tip:...
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Growing Cress: Sprouts

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
What does it take to grow a healthy plant? Budding horticulturists will look at each slide and consider which conditions produced the best results. Slides contain images of plants that have had too much or too little water, light, or...
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Morning Math

For Students 1st - 2nd
Good morning, mathematicians! Use this set of morning math problems to jump-start your scholars' thinking and review past concepts. There are 14 individual warm-ups here including skills such as number sequencing, greater than/less than,...
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Morning Math

For Students 1st - 3rd
Mornings can be hard with sluggish mathematicians. Get them thinking using this set of 14 morning math problems. Pass these out or simply project them and have students complete individual problems in their notebooks. Skills include...
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Morning Math

For Students 2nd - 4th
It's never too early for math! Use these morning math problems to get learners reviewing past concepts and staying sharp on newer ones. The 16 warm-ups include skills such as counting by 10, adding in a word problem, decomposing numbers...
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Beautiful Bovine

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Looking for a fun and interactive way to explore bovine biology? Learners read a brief informational text (included for printing) before participating in several cross-curricular activities. First, grab their attention with a hilarious...
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Origami Geometry

For Teachers 2nd - 5th Standards
Origami is an excellent way to combine Japanese culture, art, and geometric shapes into one engaging instructional activity! Scholars begin by listening to the story Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes and learn the origin of...
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Why Be Active?

For Teachers K - 5th
What are some of the benefits of physical activity? Young learners take a look at not just the physical benefits, but also the emotional and social benefits of being physically active. There is a heart rate activity to count their...
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This Land is Your Land Shaker Routine

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Shake it up! Give each dancer two hand-held shakers of any kind. If your class doesn't have any shakers, do a project and make your own. Small containers with lids, some rice or dried beans, and glue or tape to seal the lids shut. Teach...
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Harmony Day - Listen In

For Teachers K - 5th
Here is a great idea for building cultural awareness and good listening skills. The lesson suggests having a guest speaker come to the classroom to share his/her experiences. Prior to the visit, the class will generate a list of...
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Peace Education | Wreath or Tree Craft

For Teachers K - 5th
What is peace and what does it mean to our society? To understand why peace is celebrated and what character traits or concepts relate to the action of peace, learners engage in a discussion, story time, and a craft project. The lesson...
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Vegetable Flowers with Homemade Ranch Dip

For Teachers K - 6th
Vegetables aren't just things we can grow to eat; now they are things we can grow to create art! Use this cute and kid-friendly recipe during your next Earth Day celebration. It includes step-by-step instructions on how to turn...
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Rumpelstiltskin

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Classic fairy tales are great! They have memorable characters, present interesting story lines, and lend themselves to art projects. Grab a copy of "Rumpelstiltskin" and get ready to participate in several early literacy activities. The...
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Back to School Calendar

For Teachers K - 5th
From the first day of school until the last, keep your class running smoothly with this set of calendar templates. Including both a monthly and a weekly calendar, as well as a project description page, these resources are useful...

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