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Heavens to Betsy There Sure are a Lot of Sayings!!

For Teachers 2nd
Students explore a variety of sayings and phrases used in the English language in the seventeen lessons of this unit. Through visual, auditory, and kinestic activities, students are immersed in the study of the English language.
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My Bones

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students integrate physical activity while studying the names of the bones in the body in a fun game form. They feel the bone in their body as the story talks about it. After doing this, they form a circle and sing the words to the...
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Ohhhh Me, Ohhhhh My!

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students practice identifying phonemes and recognizing letters in written words to become fluent readers. They study the phoneme /O/ in the tongue twister, "Oh No, my Nose needs an operation in October." Each student also interacts with...
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Shhhh...Something Is Fishy!

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students study the consonant digraph /sh/. They listen to tongue twisters containing the /sh/ digraph and write words beginning with /sh/. They create words using Elkonin boxes that have the /sh/ digraph.
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What is a Verb?

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this verbs worksheet, students study 20 words. Students circle which words are verbs, and use some of them to write sentences.
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Picture Prompt: Plants

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this writing worksheet, students study a picture of garden and forest trees and flowers and then write a story pertaining to the picture. There is a word box labeled for students to create a word bank.
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Using Contractions

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders study the use of contractions. In this contraction lesson, 2nd graders examine what contractions are and how to form them properly. They use a song to learn which words to change when forming contractions before writing 6...
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The Same Shapes

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this geometric shapes worksheet, students complete a chart in which a word or phrase from the word bank is used. Students read the name of the shape, study a picture and write the name of another object of that same shape.
Organizer
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Total English Elementary: Memory Time

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this vocabulary activity, learners test their memory as they recall 50 words from unit of study and complete the graphic organizer categorizing the words and then respond to questions regarding the meanings of some of the words.
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Math Vocabulary: Year 2

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this math vocabulary learning exercise, learners study words that are associated with number properties, counting, and place value. They see number words that will be used in the context of lessons such as how to multiply.
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Mushroom Prints

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
Students create a mushroom spore design on paper while studying the facts on fungi.
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Worms And More

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Learners complete five center activities that in order to determine the attributes of length and area. They study the vocabulary associated with measurement of length and area. They use blocks, play dough, wrapping paper, and footprints...
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Parts of Speech Museum

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students apply their knowledge of the basic parts of speech while studying them. They create display boards that show visual and written examples of the different parts of speech. The museum consists of project boards with pictures and...
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Apple: Bare to Pick

For Teachers K - 4th
Learners investigate the seasons of the apple tree. In tree seasons lesson, students use a sun model and a globe to study the tilt of the Earth to create the seasons. Learners discuss the tilt and the seasons. Students discuss...
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Zero, First, Second, Third Conditionals

For Students 2nd - 5th
In this conditionals learning exercise, students fill in the blanks for 2 verbs in each sentence. Students complete 15 sentences by filling in the blanks or choosing the correct words.
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Occupations

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this occupations worksheet, students search for occupation words in a word search and label pictures based on occupation descriptions. Students complete 2 activities.
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The Seed Match

For Teachers K - 5th
Students study seeds and plants. In this science lesson, students explore seeds from various types of plants and complete a worksheet about seeds. Students discuss plants that are fruits and vegetables and where they grow.
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Using Similes, Synonyms, and Antonyms

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Children study similes, synonyms, and antonyms and identify examples in the book Quick as a Cricket by Audrey Wood. They write short stories about themselves using antonyms, synonyms, and comparisons of themselves to animals. They draw...
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How Do You Say Hello?

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students access an online resource to study how to say hello in Spanish, Japanese, and Arabic. They complete a worksheet telling how to say hello in these three languages before practicing the proper pronunciation of each.
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Moving with Music

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore and experience the basic concepts of crescendo, decrescendo, andante and allegro by moving with the appropriate signal in accordance to the music being sung. They study the words to the songs "Old McDonald,"...
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Shapes, Colors, and Sizes Spelling Quiz

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this spelling quiz worksheet, students study the four multiple choice options for the shape, color, and size words. Students then write the letter of the correctly spelled word in the blank.
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Songs And Stories About Bees

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students study bees. In this nature lesson, students practice a busy bee song, read poems about bees, and discuss the concept of beekeeping.
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Cultural Lit. 7: Expand Weather Conditions Vocabulary

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders study and observe weather. They identify weather related vocabulary in Navajo, Ute, Spanish and English after working in direct instruction and small group activities.
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Cloud Watchers

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders read "The Cloud Book" by Tomie dePaola to jumpstart their cloud study. They offer examples of liquids, solids, and gases and chart them. They observe the making of a cloud in a demonstration. They discuss and draw...