Students explore the concept of cooperation. In this literature lesson, students read Clifford's Busy Week and discuss teamwork as they create "Lost and Found" journals and build paper trains.

Second graders read literature regarding the growth of seeds. They investigate how seeds need water and light to sprout and then grow. They experiment by planting their own bean seeds. They record the progress of their seeds in both...

Students participate in a variety of mini-lessons including experiments, literature readings, physical education components, music, data gathering and recording and more to expose them to several themes of weather; i.e. water cycle,...

Students research India and Indian culture. In this Indian research lesson plan, students research and report on the lives of Indian children. The report will be in the form of a mock interview between a journalist and an Indian child....

Pupils discover the meaning of patriotism through literature, songs, and poetry. They also identify patriotic symbols and activities such as the flag, the Pledge of Allegiance, the Star Spangled Banner, the bald eagle, and monuments.

Students create tissue collages using paints, tissue paper, and glue in this cross-curricular art/literature lesson based upon the artwork of Eric Carle. Emphasis is placed upon the term collage and practicing collaging techniques.

Students investigate the virtue of kindness and giving by conducting a children's literature study of "The Giving Tree". They make a list of words to describe emotions in the story and write a journal daily while looking at the virtues...

Students discover how they can contribute in a positive manner in their community. In this service learning instructional activity, students experience literature through the lens of responsible citizenship.

In this literature and science worksheet, students listen to a family member as they read "Bear Shadow." They conduct experiments that with light, shadows, and measuring tools before recording the date they did the experiment. They...

Students recognize philanthropy in literature. In this philanthropy lesson, students read the book Something Beautiful by Sharon Wyeth and discuss how the character performed acts of philanthropy. Students write a reflection in a journal.

Students learn to use prediction to think more deeply about literature. For this reading comprehension lesson, students chart predictions in order to more fully understand text.

Students consider how they show respect for others. In this service learning lesson, students listen and respond to literature from different perspectives.

Students complete activities with the story A Weekend With Wendell by Kevin Henkes. In this literature lesson, students listen to the story and answer comprehension questions. They compare this story and its characters to other ones...

Second graders respond to Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs by Judi Barrett by illustrating a slide for a class slide show and writing a sentence to go with the illustration. Weather terminology are used in the sentences.

Second graders engage in a lesson which provides a purpose for reading, writing, and technology. It also instills a sense of pride in students as they create birthday cards for a reading project in the community called, "Happy Birthday,...

Students explore the story of the Little Red Hen. They listen to and discuss the story, create puppets and retell the story, and make bread using a bread in a bag recipe.

Students read a version of "The Three Little Pigs" and then work in small groups to design a wall. They use Legos to build the wall and subject their design to a strength test.

Young scholars explore the /sh/ digraph and discover how it is pronounced. They practice writing the 'sh' digraph and recite an /sh/ tongue twister. They listen to Dr. Seuss' 'One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish' and write the /sh/...

Students use KidPix to draw pictures, they are shown how to select and use different tools. They become aware of to use the keyboard to enter text. Students comprehend that their work can be saved and retrieved. They are introduced to...

In this book report form worksheet, young scholars write a short book summary, and then answer 2 questions about the Dr. Seuss book The Cat in the Hat.

In this book report, students complete a form describing setting, characters and events in the book Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss.

In these language arts worksheets, students will read the story of The Three Bears. Students will analyze the tale by Ellen Baumwoll and demonstrate a comprehension of its moral.

In this language arts worksheet, students read a classic Mother Goose nursery rhyme called I Saw a Ship A-Sailing. Students color the picture that accompanies the poem.

In this Winnie the Pooh and Tigger color by number worksheet, students practice their fine art skills as well as number identification knowledge as they color in a scene of Winnie and Tigger.