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Children of Long Ago

For Teachers Pre-K - 4th
Students complete pre reading, writing, during reading, and interdisciplinary activities for the book Children of Long Ago. In this reading lesson plan, students complete journal entries, answer short answer questions, have discussions,...
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The Boy Who Cried Wolf!

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Young scholars use fables to learn about trustworthiness and character education. In this trust lesson, students discuss the fable of the boy who cried 'Wolf' and discuss the importance of telling the truth. Young scholars answer the...
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Language Arts: Ready, Set, Write

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Learn that stories have three parts by paralleling the introduction, the body and the conclusion to the life of an athlete competing in the Winter Games.
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Autobiographical Writing About Memories

For Teachers Pre-K - 8th
Students reflect on fall memories in preparation for creating an autobiographical composition. In this composition lesson, students explore how many writers use the changing seasons, fall in particular, to describe a character's life...
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In the Desert

For Teachers Pre-K
Students explore earth science by completing several environment activities. In this desert lesson, students identify where the U.S. deserts are and what types of wild life inhabit them. Students utilize arts and crafts to create a...
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Giving Cheer

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students explore kind behavior. In this values development and literacy lesson, students listen to The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein, then generate a class list of ways the tree helped the boy and ways in which the boy helped the tree....
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Good Day/Bad Day

For Teachers Pre-K
Students read the book Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day and discuss a bad day that they have had. In this bad day lesson plan, students compare their bad day with the story.
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Matching Pairs

For Teachers Pre-K
In this matching worksheet, students study sea creatures. Students study 4 animals in each box circling the two sea creatures that match.
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Animal Movements

For Teachers Pre-K
Students evaluate biology by identifying animal anatomy. In this animal characteristic lesson, students examine pictures of horses, rabbits, bees and other animals while discussing their method of transportation. Students listen to an...
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Joseph Had a Little Overcoat

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd Standards
Teach children that just because something is old, doesn't mean you have to throw it away with a reading of Joseph Had a Little Overcoat by Simms Taback. Engaging children with an arts and crafts activity in which they patch the holes in...
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Understanding Points of View

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
Develop an understanding of point of view in your young learners. Read narrative stories to your class and discuss who the storyteller is. Point out different points of view and discuss new vocabulary in order to introduce this concept....
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A Teeth Changing Experience

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students research human health by reading an educational story in class. In this oral health lesson, students identify the importance of brushing their teeth and consuming calcium. Students read the book A Teeth Changing Experience and...
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Apples Around Us

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd Standards
Apple tasting launches an investigation of the story and travels of John Chapman, also known as Johnny Appleseed. After listening to his story, class members craft a summary of the tale, chart his journeys on a map, and sample different...
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Red is the Word!

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Through the use of stories, artwork, and the KidPix program, youngsters explore the color word red, and engage in activities around the word. Teaching kindergartners about the color words can be so much fun. This could be adapted for any...
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Where Does Food Come From?

For Teachers Pre-K
Distinguish between food and non-food items. Recognize that food is obtained from both plant and animal sources. Identify sources for some common animal foods then construct a simple food path from the farm to the consumer.
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Kids for Character Pledge

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students discuss character and values and discuss what it means to be a good citizen. In this character lesson plan, students also sign the Kids for Character pledge and pledge to be good citizens.
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The Human Memory

For Teachers Pre-K - 6th
This is a well-designed, creative lesson to help young scholars learn more about the human memory. Working in pairs, students complete tasks and gather data. Excellent websites for resources are also provided.
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Story-Hour Kit

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students explore four picture books. In this early childhood lesson, students are read the books, discuss them, and then complete extension activities. These include writing and illustrating their own experiences, practice with emotions,...
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The Blues . Writing . Biographies/Profiles . The Soul of a Man

For Teachers Pre-K - 6th
This lesson, focused on profile writing and its unique characteristics, considers the profiles developed in the film The Soul of a Man while also asking students to consider other profiles they are familiar with and to write some of...
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Walk a day in my moccasins

For Teachers Pre-K - 5th
Learners create videos about students in their classroom. In this self-expression lesson, learners use videos to give voice to students who are reluctant or can't participate. Learners listen to several books and generate questions about...
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Eensy Weensy Spider Lesson Plan

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students create their own versions of The Eensy-Weensy Spider. In this creative writing lesson, students read The Eensy-Weensy Spider and imagine what else the spider could do. Students then draw a picture depicting the spider engaged...
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Refrigerator to Renoir: Ten Great Art Lessons on the Net

For Teachers Pre-K - 6th
Every learner can be an artist with a series of activities designed to access their creativity. With reference links and instructional ideas, this art resource is sure to enrich your class and bring new ideas to even your most reluctant...
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Teaching With the Power of Objects

For Teachers Pre-K - 3rd
Students define value of an object. In this value lesson plan, students identify reasons for collecting objects, compile a personal inventory of items they find valuable, and then define why those items are valuable to them. In step two...
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My Perfect Pet

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students explore pet ownership. In this my perfect pet lesson, students research common animals used as pets and complete a variety of activities based on this data. 

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