First graders read an ABC pop-up book. They identify the sounds of each letter. students draw pictures of letters and words that begin with a specific letter. They write letters in upper case and lower case. They create their own...

First graders practice random acts of kindness. In this character education lesson, 1st graders consider acts of kindness they can carry out and then identify them as they create ABC books of kindness.

Young scholars demonstrate literal meaning of a fiction book. In this reading comprehension lesson plan, students listen to the book, If You Give a Mouse a Muffin and practice the "m" sound during the read aloud. Young scholars answer...

Students create their house to add to a class "neighborhood". For this lesson on family and community, students read the book Family by Todd Parr and discuss how all families and houses are different. Then, students create their own...

Students read the story Anansi Goes to Lunch and complete many language arts-based activities to go with the book. In this language arts lesson plan, students complete activities including phonics, writing, coloring, counting, role...

Second graders read the story The Ogre Bully and complete language arts activities connected to the story. In this language arts lesson plan, 2nd graders complete activities including discussion, reading, writing, sequencing, analyzing,...

Learners investigate Thanksgiving by reading a children's book.  In this holiday lesson, students read Arthur's Thanksgiving by Marc Brown and create a turkey fact book after reading an electronic encyclopedia.  Learners bring...

Students design a geometric garden. Shapes to be included are squares, triangles, and hexagons. After reading a book together about shapes, students get to use construction paper to cut out and design their own shape garden.

First graders utilize descriptive words to convey ideas in writing. After hearing the story, 'Rainbow Fish,' students create their own fish books. The books contain original writing and illustrations.

Students listen to the teacher read "A Dreamer's Cloak." They examine the difference between squares and circles and create their own cloak by using a paper bag and different shapes.

Students read "The Golden Ball" and discuss plot and story elements. In this drama lesson, students review script vs. story writing and presentation. Students take turns reading parts of the play and discuss, make paper crowns and...

First graders explore the zero property of addition and subtraction through the creation of a class book. Includes an assessment sheet.

Fifth graders listen to a read aloud of Patricia Polacco's, Thank You, Mr. Falker! students examine the use of voice in the book, discuss the writing and theme ideas. They write a thank you not to their hero.

Students complete a variety of activities related to the short /o/ sound. As a class they recite a tongue twister, then trace and write the letter O. Students listen to a list of words and identify the words containing the short /o/...

Students create a book about colors. In this exploring colors lesson, students read the book Hailstones and Halibut Bones. Students select a color and describe how the color looks, feels, tastes, and smells like. Students write down...

Students observe visual art by utilizing the Internet in class. In this Keith Haring instructional activity, students define the art which Haring has created over the years and examine previous art work online. Students complete...

Students identify producers, resources and goods. In this economics lesson plan, students read the book The Goat in the Rug and define producers, resources, and intermediate goods. Students construct a rug which depicts the story of rug...

Students read books, learn about the letter h, and eat apples all to learn about hamsters. In this hamsters lesson plan, students also use play dough to make hamsters.

Learners read books, cut out shapes, and more to learn about clouds. In this clouds lesson plan, students go outside and look at cloud shapes and voice what they see.

Ninth graders research women who have broken barriers in areas such as sports, politics, or entertainment, and create pages for a book on women who have broken barriers titled "Ladies First."

Young scholars practice recognizing the capital and lowercase M when practice writing with M&M's. They listen to and view the book, "Are You My Mother?," by P.D. Eastman with Random House, Inc. Each student interacts with a tongue...

Pupils make cookies to celebrate the May Day holiday. They discuss the significance of May Day, listen to the book "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" by Laura Numeroff, and decorate cookies with spring colors. Students also create a card...

Young scholars identify and explore ways respect contributes to leadership. In this leadership lesson, students define respect and identify ways to be respectful. Young scholars write about a time they were disrespectful and the...

First graders read, The Wonderful Pigs of Jillian Jiggs, and create a pig with unique characteristics.  In this story book lesson plan, 1st graders write a description of their created pig after they have completed their art...