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Curated OER

Machines 'R' Us

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students increase their vocabulary and knowledge base while learning about different types of machines. For this machine lesson, students glue pictures of the machines they like onto paper and share their collages with classmates.
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Curated OER

Water Quality

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students investigate the properties of oil and water by making marbleized paper. They examine fish species by making Japanese fish prints and 3-D cardboard fish. They create posters that present messages about conserving our waterways.
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Curated OER

Plant Science Activities

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students complete several plant life activities. In this botany lesson, students practice painting images that resemble plants they are familiar with as well as planting seeds outside of class. Students participate in a dramatic...
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Free Reading

Free Reading: Letter Writing Activities

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
This invaluable site helps instructors teach students how to handwrite each letter of the alphabet. It includes the amsti sequence to introduce letters, followed by fluency-building activities and accuracy-building activities. Additional...
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Teachnology

Teachnology: A Variety of Printable Handwriting Worksheets

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
Use this resource to print activities and worksheets for handwriting.
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Other

Handwriting for Kids

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
At this site students can improve their handwriting skills. It provides printable worksheets, lesson ideas, and interactive activities.
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California State University

Animals in the Landscape Mural

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A simple introductory lesson for kindergarteners on constructing murals. They will fine tune their motor skills as they draw and cut animals from paper to create a class farm.
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A to Z Teacher Stuff

A to Z Teacher Stuff: Beginning Handwriting (Activity)

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
This is a handwriting activity for first graders. The learners learn the importance of their name and learn to properly write their name in a fun activity.