Students are read the story "Gingerbread Baby". They work together to develop a 3D map of the journey the baby traveled in the story. They practice their map reading skills to complete the lesson.

Students explore the rainforest. For this language arts and social studies lesson plan, students discover the importance of the rainforests as they read The Great Kapok Tree and complete an activity.

Students research the importance of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. In this holiday lesson, students are introduced to the meaning behind these Jewish holidays and identify geography of Israel.

Students explore "peace." In this character development lesson, students define "peace" and discuss instances that reflect examples of peace. Students create a windsock using symbols for peace. Directions for the windsock are given.

Second graders read the story The Ogre Bully and complete language arts activities connected to the story. In this language arts lesson plan, 2nd graders complete activities including discussion, reading, writing, sequencing, analyzing,...

Young scholars explore the meaning behind "The Star-Spangled Banner." In this music instructional activity, students sing the first verse of the national anthem and watch several performances of "The Star-Spangled Banner." Young scholars...

Students construct Valentine's Day cards. In this holiday lesson, students use felt, construction paper, markers, and glue to create unique Valentine's Day cards.

Young scholars identify the proper way to care for animals. For this animal welfare lesson, students discuss the fact that animals have feelings. Young scholars read an article included in the lesson plant about animal feelings and ways...

Students explore the role of pet ownership. In this pet responsibilities lesson, students discuss the responsibilities of pet ownership as well as the costs associated with it. Students discuss methods of adopting dogs.

Students create a valentine mailbox. In this holiday lesson, students celebrate Valentine's Day and create a mailbox for valentines.

Young scholars write a story.  In this critical thinking and writing instructional activity, students read a fable, answer the provided thinking skills questions, and write their own fable.

Teach young learners that they can have any job they want, no matter their gender! An elementary lesson emphasizes that while some jobs may be more closely associated with men or with women, people of either gender can complete...

Students explore world geography by researching a science book with their classmates. In this desert identification activity, students utilize a U.S. map to locate the geographical locations of deserts. Students create an oral report...

Students consider the importance of giving as they read "Franklin Says I Love You". In this character education lesson, students engage in discussion about the importance of sharing and giving. They relate to the story by offering...

Students explore philanthropy. For this service learning lesson, students read Runaway Rice Cake, identify the elements of the story, and make rice cakes to share with others.

Young historians gather information about Abraham Lincoln through a variety of activities. They match vocabulary words with pictures to create a timeline. Additionally, learners read books and articles that teach them...

Second graders will master verbs. In this language arts lesson students will spend extra time working with verbs, and mastering the past, present, and future tenses of commonly used verbs. The students will engage in several activities...

Students research a country. In this research and computers lesson plan, students select a country and research various aspects about it including the capital city, the flag and fun facts. Students create slides about their country and...

Students explore U.S. history by viewing a Civil Rights video. In this Harriet Tubman instructional activity, students identify the era in which Tubman fought for equality and list her important achievements after viewing a biographical...

Support young learners' acquisition of new vocabulary with this pair of graphic organizers. Using context clues and reference materials, children complete each section of the activity, including the definition, synonyms, examples and...

Students read two stories. In this comparison lesson, students read "The Gingerbread Baby," by Jan Brett and the original "Gingerbread Boy." Students use a Venn Diagram to compare and contrast the two stories.

Second graders participate in a game that focuses on appropriate and inappropriate behavior for second grade. They draw a game card and read it out loud, and students discuss and identify the behavior as appropriate or inappropriate....

Second graders discuss the need for each one to meet educational expectations. They draw pictures and write a summary to explain important behavior for a 2nd grader. In groups, 2nd graders discuss the importance of following rules, and...