Young scholars practice reading and writing in this cross-curricular lesson plan for the early-elementary classroom. Emphasis is placed on daily practice, individual improvements, and positive reinforcements for jobs well done during...

Students listen to story written by author Gerald McDermott, compare and contrast other stories they have read written by same author, create Venn diagrams showing similarities and differences among stories, and determine which story is...

Students read a story with the teacher to reflect upon their own family history. The application of the story is when children create their own family tree and complete the questionaire.

Students examine the life of Louisa May Alcott. Using the Internet, they examine the types of books and plays she wrote. In groups, they compare and contrast the types of covers used on the various publishing's. They design and color...

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 use the Jan Brett story, 'The Mitten,' to develop self-confidence and improve their oral language skills. They also practice performing in front of a group. Students take on the various roles that the animals play in the story.

Students use the Internet to access information about author and illustrator Jan Brett's books and career. They complete online activities, read interviews and play related games.

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.

Pupils 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 explore the /sh/ digraph and how it is a blending of the /s/ and /h/ sounds. They listen to and then repeat /sh/ tongue twisters. They listen for and identify /sh/ words in 'One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish' by Dr. Seuss.

Students become aware that when certain letters are put together in a word they are said with a single mouth move. Through modeling and a variety of guided practice activities they explore the /sh/ phoneme. They read and identify '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, students 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 Junie B. Jones dictionary instructional activity, students look up 8 words in the dictionary and write their meanings. This is related to the Junie B. Jones series. Note: The common nouns are capitalized.

In this reading comprehension worksheet, students complete two charts to help them find how Junie B. Jones tried to impress other people and then ways she decided to be herself. Students then write how they think they make friends.

In this reading worksheet, learners read sentences from the story Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Students put the sentences in order based on where they belong in the story.

Students print out the pictures of bears to retell the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. In this fable lesson, students use the bears to retell the fable story.

Students complete a reading of The Little Red Hen. In this reading skills lesson, students practice reading the tale The Little Red Hen using the pictures as guides through the story.

In this nursery rhyme worksheet, students read and learn the rhyme for the Incy Wincy Spider. Students sing the rhyme to improve their memory skills.