Students review how to treat cats properly. In this pet care lesson, students read statements about taking care of cats and students hold up happy or sad faces to determine what is proper pet care.

Students examine the letter 'i'. Through instruction and modeling they explore the sound the letter makes, how the letter is written, words that contain the letter, etc. They use letterboxes to write 'i' words and read stories containing...

Students master the formation and phonetic sound of the letter "d" in this lesson. They are introduced to the sound of the letter "d" and practice writing it to place in their individual alphabet books. The students listen to the book...

Students examine teacher written name cards to name the first letter of their own names and those of their classmates. They do this daily with variations as they are able to identify the letters on a consistent basis.

Students explore the book, Mrs. Wishy Washy. They listen to the story, participate in a picture walk, identify the patterns of repeated words, role-play the motions, and retell the story using props.

Students explore the behaviors of cats. In this cat study instructional activity, students find answers to questions about cat behavior. Students may also participate in cat trivia.

Students discuss the main points of an escape plan for evacuating their home in a fire. They observe an example of a fire escape action that they can write and then discuss if they know how to escape from their homes quickly and safely...

Students research smoke alarms in this instructional activity. They identify the purposes of smoke alarms. They also identify where smoke alarms should be installed. They review the steps needed to keep smoking alarms in good working...

Students study the sound the 'ow' makes by picking out words on a poster that contain the sound and by listening to 'Mr. Brown Can Moo Can You?' They raise their hands each time they hear a word with the 'ow' sound. Next, they find...

In this reading worksheet, students respond to the book The Jacket I Wear in the Snow by completing an activity at home with a parent. Students cut out the 10 pictures which depict scenes from the book and paste them next to the...

Students use music to study concepts in math. For this music math lesson, students sing songs, read books, and learn counting skills in frog themed activities.

Students improve their ability to catch and control an object with a plastic grocery sack.

Students are introduced to representative works of various artists including Paul Klee, Piet Mondrian, Sonia Delauny, Henri Matisse, Joan Miro and Henri Rosseau. They read books, participate in discussion and create original works of art.

Students study a variety of geometric shapes by taking pictures of items representing the shapes with a digital camera. They identify the shapes by using software to paint on the image.

Pupils read the story of Charlotte's Web. They discuss what it means to be a friend. Students discuss the way Fern and Wilbur's fiendship began. They answer the following questions: How was Fern a friend to Wilbur before she had even met...

Students listen to the story "Arthur Lost and Found," and relate to the situations in the story to their own lives. In this reading comprehension lesson plan, students have a class discussion which leads them to more closely examine what...

Students sing song during meeting circle time to learn and practice their new school friends' names.

Students express their feelings about their neighbors and how to be kind to others. Teacher and students discuss the meaning of philanthropy and how they can be kind to others. After reading a particular trade book, students are assessed...

Students explore letters and phonemes. They discuss the phoneme /o/. Students recognize /o/ in both spoken and written words. They discuss the shape their mouths make when saying /o/. Students learn a tongue twister to help them identify...

Students review what they already know about birds. Using the internet, they discover major issues involved with birds in Illinois. In groups, they determine what they can do to help them and contact a local agency.

Students employ their five senses to interpret and duplicate instrumental patterns. Following the teacher's patterns, students clap their hands and later use instruments such as bells, triangles, or cymbals to create their own "songs."

Students explore how to work cooperatively with a partner.

Students examine and identify common insects. They observe these insects in their environment and keep track of how many they see. They use magnifying glasses and special hats to get into the role of an inspector.

Students examine pieces of pottery as they role play archaeologists. They use cutouts and examine them for markings. They complete a worksheet to end the lesson.