Young scholars create a set of class rules. In this literature lesson, students listen to the story "Miss Nelson is Missing". After listening to the story, young scholars brainstorm and develop a set of class rules.

Learners investigate the life cycle of a butterfly. In this life cycle instructional activity, students read the book Monarch Butterfly by Gail Gibbons and discuss the four stages of the life cycle. Learners illustrate the life cycle on...

Learners raise money to purchase milkweed plants for their butterfly garden. In this gardening lesson, students listen to the story Miss Rumphius to determine why it is important to plant milkweed for butterflies. Learners develop a...

Students discuss how to address poverty in society. In this philanthropy instructional activity, students read the book Sam and the Lucky Money and discuss how they would handle hunger. Students role play situations and demonstrate...

Students demonstrate selfless acts. In this philanthropy lesson plan, students read The Legend of the Blue Bonnet and discuss the selfless acts in the text. Students illustrate two acts of selflessness that they have performed.

Young scholars create shields representing what they value most. In this art instructional activity, students observe shields in the book The Legend of the Bluebonnet and create their own shields depicting the four things they value...

Students recall memories from childhood and share them with the class. In this memory lesson plan, students listen to the book Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge and determine the types of memories people have. Students look for items...

Students explore how to make something out of nothing. In this recycling lesson, students discuss the importance of recycling and what effects their choices could have on future generations. Students create something new out of used...

Students interview senior citizens. In this communications lesson, students read the book Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge and discuss how to be sensitive to people of a different generation. Students develop interview questions and...

Young scholars explore the concept of stewardship. For this service learning lesson, students discuss sharing and good manners. Young scholars create sharing posters and learn a manners song.

Learners appreciate uniqueness and differences by comparing and contrasting fruit. In this differences lesson plan, students study fruits and analyze for similarities and differences. Learners sort the fruit into five categories....

Students pantomime the book Swimmy. In this philanthropy instructional activity, students discuss the main character in the text and how Swimmy participated in philanthropic acts. Students role play the book.

Students investigate vegetables. In this multi-subject lesson, students learn about vegetables and participate in several activities using vegetables. A list of 7 materials is included.

Students read My Five Senses: A Lion's Tale. In this five senses lesson, students understand the relationship between their five senses and how they affect their food choices. Students write journal entries about their senses and the...

Students investigate the process of growing food. In this agricultural lesson, students invite a farmer into their classroom to discuss how they grow and process food. Students participate in learning centers which focus on farming.

Pupils graph and then reflect on how they would feel if they didn't have a snack when they were hungry. In this hunger and homelessness lesson, students listen to the story "Lucky Money" and act out parts of the story. Pupils discuss...

Students explore the importance of soup kitchens. In this philanthropy lesson, students brainstorm ways they can be philanthropists. Students watch a puppet show about a young girl who doesn't have enough to eat at home and has to go...

Students examine how to reduce trash to help the environment. In this environment lesson, students listen to the story, The Wartville Wizard, before thinking about how they can reduce trash. They decide why it is important to reduce...

Students discover how they can help care for the earth. In this environmental protection lesson, students discuss how God created the earth and what will happen if they fail to care for the earth properly. Students grow their own...

Students understand how they can participate to help people in need. In this tzedakah lesson, students organize a charity collection of food, coats, toys, or canned good. Students present information about their drive in groups of two...

Students define what constitutes a nutritious meal, the price of a healthy meal, and understand that some people can't afford healthy meals. In this healthy meals lesson, students estimate and research the cost of a nutritious meal, add...

Students read a book. In this philanthropy instructional activity, students read The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush and discuss the children in the story and the gift or talent they share with their people. Students determine what...

Students discuss the various jobs at a school. In this school jobs instructional activity, students recognize the way people in the school are helped by others. Students are assigned a job and write about the help of others. Students...

Young scholars investigate the ecosystem. In this environmental lesson, students read the book The Tree by Dana Lyons and list ways to save the trees. Young scholars create a poster about saving the trees.