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Three Wishes

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders make three wishes in order to help them decide what is important to them and compare it to what is important to others.
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Cc is for Cat

For Students K - 2nd
In this printing practice learning exercise, students learn to form upper and lower case letters Cc. Students trace several examples before forming their letters in the boxes.
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Qq is for Question

For Students K - 2nd
In this literacy worksheet, class members look at the formation of the letter and practice creating it. Then they use the pictures to make cognitive connections to help with spelling.
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Qq is for Question

For Students K - 2nd
In this literacy worksheet, students look at the formation of the letter and practice creating it. Then they use the pictures to make cognitive connections to help with spelling.
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Paper Mache Animal Sculptures

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders choose and construct farm animal paper mache sculptures. They paint their sculptures using primary colors and mixing colors, and explore various textures and forms.
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African American Concentration

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars increase their awareness of the important contributions made by individuals throughout history by discussing African American history month. They then play Concentration by matching the picture and name of a famous African...
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Ff is for Fish

For Students K - 2nd
In this language arts activity, students learn to print upper and lower case letters Ff. Students trace several examples before generating their letters in the boxes. This appears to be DeNelian style.
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Gg is for Gumballs

For Students K - 2nd
In this printing of upper and lowercase letter Gg learning exercise, learners trace seven Gg's, print four Gg's, and practice writing the letters Gg on the two lines provided.
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Bb is for Bike

For Students K - 2nd
Learners learn to print the upper and lower case Zaner-Bloser letter Bb in this language arts worksheet. Learners trace and then print their letters in unlined boxes.
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Bb is for Bike

For Students K - 2nd
In this printing practice worksheet, learners learn to print both upper and lower case letter Bb. Students trace several examples before forming their letters in the unlined boxes.
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She Sells Sea Shells in Illinois??

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders sorted shells first by methods they thought appropriate and then were instructed on the scientific method of classification by univalve and bivalve. Students then sorted paper shells as a method of assessing knowledge. It...
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Lesson 5:Web Page

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students create a webpage. In this technology lesson, students choose a topic and work in groups to create their own webpage using Microsoft Frontpage.  This lesson includes directions on how to make webpages and cover pages. 
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Ll is for Lips

For Students K - 2nd
Lift up your little learners with this lesson on the letter L, which includes pictures of lips, a log, a lock, a lollipop, and space for guided printing practice (both upper and lower case). Teachers can provide additional L-word...
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Hh is for Helicopter

For Students K - 2nd
In this literacy worksheet, class members look at the formation of the letter and practice creating it. Then they use the pictures to make cognitive connections to help with spelling.
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Ss is for Snake

For Students K - 2nd
In this language arts learning exercise, students learn to print upper and lower case DeNelian letter Ss. Students trace several examples and then form their own letters in the unlined boxes.
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Pp is for Pizza

For Students K - 2nd
For this printing of both upper and lowercase letter Pp worksheet, students trace and print the letters Pp 11 times. Students write the letters Pp eight times on the lines provided.
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Rr is for Rain

For Students K - 2nd
For this printing practice worksheet, learners learn to form both upper and lower case letter R. Learners trace several examples before forming their own letters in the unlined boxes.
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Ss is for Snake

For Students K - 2nd
In this literacy worksheet, learners practice writing the letter s. Then they write about the objects who represent that letter of the alphabet.
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Vv is for Violin

For Students K - 2nd
In this literacy worksheet, learners look at the formation of the letter and practice creating it. Then they use the pictures to make cognitive connections to help with spelling.
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Zodiac Bookmarks

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students use the animals of the Chinese Zodiac to make bookmarks.
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Zodiac Bookmarks

For Teachers Pre-K - 8th
Students explore the Chinese culture.  For this cultural lesson, students create bookmarks using the Chinese Zodiac.  Each students uses the zodiac animal from their birth year to make a bookmark. 
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Butterfly/Moth Poster

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Young scholars learn how to identify which species of dragonflies or butterflies are found in their County by learning to read the Odonata or Lepidoptera checklist to find the scientific names; they also search field guides and the...
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The Art of Making Letters

For Teachers K - 1st
Young scholars explore letter formation through art. They analyze and discuss Jasper Johns letter paintings, and create the letter strokes using various colors and torn paper.
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Illinois County Dragonfly Poster

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students identify the dragonflies found in their Illinois County by using the Odonata database list to find the scientific names, searching field guides and the Internet for (1) the common name (2) description (3) life habits and (4) a...