Students chant "Mabel, Mabel, Set the Table" in beats grouped in 4's using a percussive pattern. They repeat using 3's. Students sing a song in 4's and in 3's. they move to recorded music to practice threes. Students create Orff...

In this foreign language worksheet, students look for the correct words to complete each of the 10 sentences. They are given two words to choose from and are directed to select the option that sounds more natural.

First graders practice rhythm and beat. In this music instructional activity, 1st graders sing and clap to the song "Yankee Doodle Dandy".  They find the rhythm of the music and practice making rhythm with other instruments.

In this holiday worksheet, students solve a crossword puzzle related to Christmas. For example, "This type of song is sung in church at Christmas."

Learners study the letter-sound recognition of the /u/ by reciting a tongue twister, writing the letter in both upper and lower case, and identify words with the letter 'u' in them. Next, they sing a song, and listen to a story while...

Students explore the properties of a pumpkin. In this What's Inside a Pumpkin lesson plan, students use a real pumpkin to investigate pumpkin facts, sing a song "Five Little Pumpkins", paint pumpkin patch artwork, participate in a...

Students experiment with time. In this time lesson, students discuss the importance of time and clocks. They use a timer to find how long it takes to complete activities. 

In this lesson, insects are explored through reading of children's literature, classifying insects versus non-insects, drawing and painting various insects, and learning how to clap to certain rhythms while reciting insect names.

Pupils integrate physical activity while studying the names of the bones in the body in a fun game form. They feel the bone in their body as the story talks about it. After doing this, they form a circle and sing the words to the song...

Students explore popular music of West Africa. In this musicians lesson, students complete listening tasks that challenge them to analyze the music of Oumou Sangare, Angelique Kidjo, and Baaba Maal.

Students explore how proper handwashing can prevent the spreading of germs. In this handwashing lesson, students use glitter and cooking spray to demonstrate how germs spread. Students will wash their hands correctly and incorrectly and...

Students research George Washington Carver. In this science lesson, students discuss George Washington Carver's contribution to science. Students explain how peanut butter is produced.

Students explore the concept of fire safety. In this personal health lesson, students learn and practice the school procedures for fire drills. Students learn a fire safety procedure song and learn home fire safety tips as well.

In this adjective or adverb worksheet, students fill in the blanks and choose the correct words to complete the sentences with either the adjective or adverb form of the word given. Students complete 35 sentences.

Students simulate sound effects from Katy and the Big Snow. They read and discuss Katy and the Big Snow, create sound effects for the objects in the book and practice sounding out beginning sounds for words. After sounding out the words,...

Students discover the letters of the alphabet and how they sound with a focus on the letter t. As a class, they write the letter and read words with the letter t for practice. To end the instructional activity, they complete a variety...

Pupils explore their 5 senses. In this 5 senses lesson, students participate in activities that require them to use the senses of smell, touch, hearing, taste, and sight.

Students complete a variety of activities related to the /ch/ sound. As a class they recite a tongue twister, and trace and write the letters /ch/. Students then sing a song, listen to the book "Choo Choo, the Story of a Little Engine...

Students develop new vocabulary through listening. They listen to comprehend and to obtain information.

Students complete various activities related to the continent of Africa. They label and color a map of Africa, sing the Continent Song, view pictures and discuss animals of Africa, listen to the book "Bill and Pete Go Down the Nile,"...

Students investigate pilgrims. In this pilgrim lesson, students read the book If You Sailed on the Mayflower and identify the path from England to Holland on a map. Students write in a journal about how they would feel if they were a...

Students examine the United States flag, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the Fourth of July. They create five-pointed stars, listen to stories about Betsy Ross and Paul Revere, and sing various patriotic songs.

Students explore the expansion of love. They read a story about showing love and sing a song. Students draw a picture describing love. In a group activity, students participate in a "Greetings Dance." Students may bring pictures of...

Learners participate in several insect-themed activities. They read stories on bugs, write stories about insects with student-made illustrations, sing bug-themed songs, design creepy crawlies with typical insect characteristics and make...