Third graders practice using visualization to aid in their reading comprehension. After a reading a chapter from the book "Charlotte's Web," students write a brief summary of the plot using their visualizations, aided by reading...

Learners investigate Native American tribes through their stories.  For this cultural lesson, students read stories of the Inuit tribe and discuss the themes, people, and customs.  Learners illustrate a picture of the Inuit...

Students write about themselves and create a poster to illustrate who they are.

Students examine how reading with expression makes stories more interesting by listening to a reading in monotone and one with expression. Reading in pairs, they practice with passages of Judith Voirst's, Alexander and the Terrible,...

Students demonstrate how volunteering makes a difference in a community. In this philanthropy lesson, students read the lyrics of "This Land Is Your Land" and illustrate ways to volunteer in their community.

Students read from a book of poems titled, "Ann the Goanna," and discuss the concept of indigenous people with the teacher. Students answer questions about specific poems read, using a final poem titled, "Reconciliation" to discuss the...

Students investigate types of trees. In this forestry lesson, students read the book The Mighty Oak and act out the story with a partner. Students discuss the types of trees in the book and plant an oak tree on school grounds.

In this reading worksheet, 2nd graders read the story The Night Before Christmas and illustrate a concept from the story. Students read 5 pages total on this worksheet.

Students identify and explain geographic terms. They write descriptions of the terms. Students discuss landforms and draw pictures to illustrate them. Students compose and present oral reports about landforms.

Students observe and identify the changes that occur in the life cycle of a butterfly. They view photos of each stage of the life cycle, create an art project of the butterfly cycle, and illustrate a book titled "The Life of a Butterfly."

Young scholars explore water and ice. In this 3 states of matter instructional activity, students work with a partner to observe, illustrate, and describe the characteristics of an ice cube in a cup. The ice cube is observed again in...

Do your students have a connection to their natural environment? Create neighborhood maps together with your little learners. The lesson starts as the class talks about where they live and what their homes look like. They review their...

Learners listen to Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale, by Mo Willems. In this listening and writing lesson, students listen to the story and create a poster for their favorite toy if it were to go missing. They work independently to...

Students read and examine the novel Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick. A variety of assignments involving this novel is offered for the students to complete with higher order thinking skills.

First graders use two-dimensional and three-dimensional media and techniques to communicate ideas, experiences, and stories in works of art. They use media and tools in a safe and responsible manner

Students read Benny's Pennies and predict what Bennie will buy with each penny based on the illustrations. They locate rhyming words and make a chart of what Benny bought and also for what they would have bought.

Encourage scholars to better understand and express their feelings with an activity designed to boost self-awareness. Scholars read several statements that challenge them to showcase how their body moves when they feel certain feelings....

In this Dr. Seuss reading comprehension worksheet, students read a selection about the author before answering 6 questions based on the reading.

Students are read books by various artists. They create activity cards or mini-books that are given to ill children in hospitals. They discover the health care system and share their experiences with afraid children.

Students investigate different regions. Beginning with the idea that a neighborhood is a region, students explore maps to discover that towns, states, and countries can also be considered regions. Students create a book, with...

Learners read books with themes of peace. They discuss how to solve problems peacefully. They create a peace anthology and share their books with the community.

Young scholars send a square to their favorite author for a signature. They illustrate squares with something that reminds them of the stories. Students combine squares to create a quilt.

Students read the story Clara Caterpillar about the changes of a caterpillar and make butterflies. In this reading lesson plan, students make the butterflies out of colored coffee filters.