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Introduce vocabulary: Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse (Lionni)

For Teachers K - 3rd
Provide access to new vocabulary words (envy and mysteriously) in context as emerging readers listen to Leo Lionni's Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse. Explain these terms before reading the story aloud and help kids utilize context clues...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Matthew's Dream (Lionni)

For Teachers K - 3rd
Explore vocabulary in context with emerging readers using Leo Lionni's whimsical story Matthew's Dream, which you can find on YouTube if you don't have it. Kids expand their word base as you pre-teach the terms (appear, bleak, embrace,...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Swimmy (Lionni)

For Teachers K - 3rd
Learn the importance of leadership as you explore vocabulary in context through Leo Lionni's book Swimmy, which can be found on YouTube in case you don't have it. This text includes some excellent vocabulary words for young readers,...
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Reading Guide For Leo Lionni's, "Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse"

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this reading guide worksheet set, students complete short answer questions before, during, and after reading Leo Lionni's Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse. They examine the parts of the book, make predictions, list new words, check...
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Follow the Leader

For Teachers K - 2nd
What are the qualities of a good leader? Of a good follower? A reading of Leo Lionni’s Swimmy launches a discussion of leadership and cooperation. Class members brainstorm how they can be leaders at home and how they can encourage others...
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Leo Lionni Author Study

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students identify Leo Lionni as an author in this lesson. They identify the types of illustrations used in his books. They also create a picture of a mouse, using a drawing program on the computer. They change the colors of the mouse by...
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Swimmy

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners explore the themes of the book Swimmy by Leo Lionni. In this literacy activity, students dramatize a character from Swimmy and identify common themes such as cooperation and caring. Learners create a new ending to the story.
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Mixing Colors with "Little Blue and Little Yellow"

For Teachers K - 1st
Students mix colors to make new colors. For this color mixing lesson, students listen to Leo Lionni's Petit Bleu et Petit Jaune, before retelling the beginning, middle, and end of the story. They watch as the teacher mixes food coloring...
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Frederick Lesson Plan

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students enjoy Leo Lionni's illustrations in Frederick and watching how Frederick uses his imagination. In this Frederick lesson plan, students practice dramatic techniques as they retell traditional literature.
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What Can I Do To Help?

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders read Frederick by Leo Lionni and complete class activities to examine how everyone has a responsibility to contribute and that each person's contribution is important.
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Changing the End of a Story

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders re-write a story. In this alternate endings instructional activity, 2nd graders read Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse, by Leo Lionni, stopping to discuss the events and predict what will happen next. Students work in groups...
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Frederick

For Teachers 1st
First graders listen to a read aloud of Leo Lionni's, Frederick, and illustrate a scene from the story.
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The Alphabet Tree

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
A, B, C, tree! Well, that's not quite how the alphabet goes, but you can make sure your kids know all the letters out there with this printable tree that holds the entire alphabet.
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Who are My Sisters and Brothers?

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students explore religion by completing a cultural diversity activity. For this human compassion lesson, students identify all of "God's Children" as their sisters and brothers. Students read the book Frederick in class and listen to...
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Health Grade 3

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders understand what a friend is. In this lesson plan about friendships, 3rd graders analyze friend and non friend traits. Students learn about relationships through discussion in class. Students gather in groups and look at a...
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Let's Talk About Painting

For Teachers K - 4th
Discuss art and read Matthew's Dream.  In this visual arts lesson plan, students recognize that there are different styles of art, each with its own techniques.  Use simple techniques to understand art and work at stations to complete a...
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Literature: Frederick

For Teachers 1st
First graders read Frederick and illustrate a scene from the story. They connect their own backgrounds and experiences with scenes in the story. They identify the setting and conflict of the story.
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Successful Summarizers

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students review the concept of silent reading. Through modeling and guided practice, they explore six steps/rules of summarizing. In groups, they read a short book and then, using the summarization rules and skills, write an effective...
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Forming Relationships Using Music & Rhythm

For Teachers K
Pupils make connections to other cultures and traditions through music, dance, art, and poetry.
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Swimmy Swim Swiftly

For Teachers K - 1st
Students examine the letter 's'. Through instruction and modeling they explore the sound the letter makes, how the letter is written, words that contain the letter, etc. They listen to a story and identify words with the /s/ sound by...
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New Traditions in Our Family

For Teachers 1st
First graders discuss the importance of traditions in families. In groups, they share their traditions at certain times of the year. As a class, they read "When This Box is Full" and create a box representing the different seasons. ...
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Cooperative Learning Projects

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students practice cooperation skills. In this cooperative learning lesson, students read 6 books regarding cooperation and then participate in 6 cooperative activities.
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Mixing Colors

For Teachers K - 1st
Students listen to a story about mixing colors. They explore color using cups of water, color and coffee filters. They use sight word vocabulary to describe the colors.
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Sharing

For Teachers K
Students solve problems based on sharing scenarios. In this sharing lesson plan, students listen to a book on sharing and answer questions. Then the teacher presents different scenarios to the class and they have to problem solve to come...

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