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The Mitten

For Teachers K - 1st
Explore the Ukraine through a reading of The Mitten. Readers will determine the sequence of events, cause and effect, make predictions, and find the main idea of the story. They also use math skills to make charts and graphs. Finally,...
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Mitten Mania

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Youngsters listen to the classic Jan Brett book, The Mitten, then gain strength in utilizing listening skills, developing vocabulary, practicing sequencing events, and expressing themselves through movement and art projects. This rich...
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On the Seashore

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students read the book On the Seashore and complete activities such as reading a book, color and cut out animal cards, model rock making, shell graphing, shell patterns, and more. In this seashell lesson plan, students use the sea...
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Ramps 2: Ramp Builder

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students design, build, and test their own ramps. They are introduced to a variety of materials and explore putting them together. Students engage in an inquiry-based learning experience to reinforce math, science, and technology...
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Snowman

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students read books, learn about the letter s, and eat snow all to learn about snowmen. In this snowman lesson plan, students also view ice melting and sing songs.
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Let's Start Growing

For Teachers K - 5th
Students investigate how a tree grows from a seed. In this plant biology lesson, students use potting soil, tree seeds, and a paper cup to observe seeds growing into plants. Students record observations in their science journals.
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It Counts

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore one to one number correspondence. In this early math lesson, students make observations about and classify plants in order to gain an understanding of using numbers to describe their world.
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It Counts

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore how numbers can identify objects. In this math lesson plan, students determine how numbers are used to describe objects used in quantitative data collection.
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Activity Plan Mixed Ages: Exploring Play Dough

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students learn to prepare a play dough recipe in order to enhance their measurement, reading, and creative-thinking skills. In this lesson plan on making play dough, students measure and add the different ingredients, while...
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Get to Know Snow!

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students learn about snow. In this snow themed lesson, students read a book, make a painting, and observe snow. A math activity timing how long it takes for snow to melt is included.
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Look At Those Leaves!

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students sort tree leaves. For this plant biology lesson, students collect leaves and group them according to size, shape, and color. Students discuss their observations.
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Apples, Apples, Apples

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Learners complete activities using apples that help improve their science, math, and reading skills. In this apple lesson, students read the book Apples, Apples Apples and visit an orchard or farmer's market to buy a variety of apples....
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Vegetable Creatures

For Teachers K - 5th
Students use different foods to enhance academic skills in all area contents.  In this food activity activity, students use food, such as "bugs on a log" (raisins on peanut butter celery) to estimate and practice...
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Weather Report Chart

For Teachers K - 4th
Students complete a weather report chart after studying weather patterns for a period of time. In this weather report lesson, students measure temperature, precipitation, cloud cover, wind speed, and wind direction for a month. Students...
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Measuring Wind Speed

For Teachers K - 5th
Students study wind speed and collect wind speed data. In this wind speed lesson, students visit a website to learn about the local wind speed forecast for their week. Students discuss wind and wind speed. Students collect wind speed...
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Winter vs. Summer

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students explore the seasons. For this winter and summer lesson, students read The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats and Summer by Maria Ruis. Students compare the 2 seasons as they create t-charts, try on seasonal clothing, and create collages.
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Look at Those Leaves!

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students observe and sort tree leaves. For this plant biology lesson, students observe various types of leaves and identify the characteristics of each leaf. Students measure and sort leaves according to size and color.
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Sampling Rocks

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students examine how to take a sample by looking at rocks in the schoolyard. In this sampling lesson, students discuss ways to classify rocks by color, size, and weight. They think about how many rocks would make a good sample of...
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Mighty Earth Movers

For Teachers K - 5th Standards
Note that although the publisher lists almost all of the Common Core standards for both math and language arts, you will most likely want to take the general topic and choose which area to focus on. Regarding math, pupils measure worms...
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File Card Bridges

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars make different variations of file card bridges and predict how much weight it will hold. For this file card bridges lesson plan, students put file cards between books in different ways and predict how many pennies it will...
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Firefighters

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Young scholars read books, learn about the letter f, and eat ice cream all to learn about firefighters. In this fire fighters lesson plan, students also string beads to look like fire hose and visit a fire house.
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My Weather Dial

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars construct a weather dial. In this weather lesson, students examine different types of weather and design a weather dial for use during the daily math meeting.
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Cereal Box Blocks and More!

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students sort and categorize different types of boxes and cartons. In this sorting lesson, students designate areas of the room to put different sizes, styles, or colors of boxes. They help their teacher count and graph the different...
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Fall Literacy Activity: Nuts to you

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students actively listen to the book Nuts To You and learn facts about squirrels. In this squirrels lesson, students listen to the book, and discuss what they learned after.