Students explore English by identifying segments of words in class. In this phonetics instructional activity, students utilize flash cards which contain letters and mix them in order to create a "match" word. Students sound out the words...

Students recognize and orally name all of the letters of the alphabet when shown each letter individually. They pronounce words correctly when orally. Students decode words to orally speak the correct pronunciation. Students discuss...

Students create a dance based on animal movements. In this kinesthetic lesson plan, the students will read and imitate animals in a creative way and share their dances with the group. The lesson includes a take-home activity and a math...

Students explore fire safety rules through a variety of teacher-led activities. In this safety instructional activity, students choose appropriate felt board pieces as they listen to My Car by Byron Barton. Seat belt and car seat safety,...

Students explore the concept of rhyming words.  In this rhyming word lesson, students decorate eggs and place words inside the eggs.  Students use the eggs to play a rhyming word concentration game. 

Students study rhythm and rhyme. In this rhyming lesson, students read Scrambled Eggs Super! by Dr. Seuss. Students explore the rhythm of rhyming words found in the book. The students decorate eggs and place rhyming words inside to use...

Students discuss importance of acting responsibly when caring for pets, reflect upon quote, "All Living Beings Have the Right to Respect and Kindness," read story Anastasia Wants a Rabbit and answer comprehension questions, role play...

Students examine all of the jobs a mother does. For this Mother's Day lesson, the teacher read the book Five Minutes' Peace, then students brainstorm a list of things their mother does. Students role play the job of a mom and how to...

Students listen to poems and rhymes, clap out syllables, and sing along with familiar tunes. They use puppets and crafts to help recall and retell favorite poems, and craft their own poems.

Students explore and study the celebration of Kwanzaa in which African-Americans remember their heritage and remind people of the importance of sharing with family and friends. They participate in a chant about the seven continents and...

Learners identify animal names and put them into alphabetical order. In this word study lesson, students recite the names of animals and alphabetize the names. Learners complete a worksheet as a follow-up activity.

Students respond to the story of Little Red Riding Hood. In this Red Riding Hood lesson, students retell and discuss story elements.  Students practice phonic sounds.  Students role play, make predictions, use picture...

Students listen to a story about helping others. For this citizenship lesson, students investigate a group of animals that do not want to help an ant. Students learn about elephants and sing songs about the elelphant in story.

Students practice recognizing the phonemes/grapheme's in /s/ sounds in words. They also practice viewing the representation of the letter symbol s and the picture of Sammy the Snake. The tongue twister "Sammy the sneaky snake slithered...

Students demonstrate writing readiness addressing dominate hand use, small muscle development, eye-hand coordination, ability to copy, and an orientation to reading readiness. They develop physical skill and personal hygiene.

Students thank their freedom fighters. In this Veteran's Day instructional activity, students honor members of the U.S. Armed Forces by designing a program to pay tribute to them. Students use technology tools to conduct interviews, take...

Students prepare for a Mexican fiesta.  In this Mexican fiesta lesson, students listen to Too Many Tamales and plan a Mexican Fiesta. Students will divide the jobs of making decorations,and preparing food and drinks. Students will...

Students read a story.  For this alphabet lesson, students read the story Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, name the letters in the story, and discuss the differences between upper and lower case letters.

Students explore musical instruments and the pitches and tones they make. In this acoustical science lesson, students create their own string instruments and explore how pitch is altered.

Pupils examine healthy behaviors to avoid the flu. They repeat words that rhyme, sing a song, and repeat a chant and act out the verses to reinforce healthy behaviors to avoid the flu.

Students begin each school day with a song, starting the day on a happy note. They choose the songs, which change each month with each new unit. The words and music are given here for the busy bee song.

Students listen as the teacher sings the first phrase of the "Hello" song (included with the instructional activity). They respond by singing the second phrase. They learn to pronounce the hello equivalent in other languages. The teacher...

Young scholars examine fairy tales. As an introductory activity, students play the statue game. In groups, they write statements that tell the plot of the story. Using props, and without voices, young scholars retell the story by...

Pupils analyze how distinguishing another culture encourages us to respect each other. They research culture and all its avenues, recognizing and comprehending the relationship between people and geography. Ultimately, they can apply...