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Very Hungry Caterpillar
Students read "the Very Hungry Caerpiller" by Eric Carle and create their own caterpillers using the same art techniques found in the book in this excellent early elementary lesson. Included with the lesson is a vocabulary list and a...
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Poetry: Serve Warmly and More Often
Students identify the mood and theme associated with the language of poetry. They discuss personal interpretation in small groups, and as a class and * experiment with language and rhythm.
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Activity Plan 5-6: Architects at Work
Students build on what they know to make new discoveries. In this early childhood lesson plan, students engage in a block-building activity to develop language, math, and fine-motor skills.
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Weather "Whys"
Students complete activities to explore fall weather. In this weather lesson, students use the given links to examine weather forecasts. Students complete a weather graph activity and watch Internet field trips. Students complete fall...
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Interior Design
Students complete a design for their bedrooms. They design a floor plan for their bedrooms including convenient traffic zones and good use of space. They include fabric swatches or examples of wallpaper along with notes on theme and...
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Homework: the Letter B
In this language arts letter b worksheet, learners choose a homework activity from a list of four choice. There are directions provided for each choice.
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Gingerbread Baby v. Gingerbread Boy #7
Young scholars compare and contrast the gingerbread baby in their story to the original gingerbread boy. They use a Venn diagram to easily see the similarities and differences.
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Needs And Wants
Students make cards illustrating things they think they need and want to be healthy and happy. Groups then sort these cards into "wants" and "needs." The whole class discusses what it means when people's basic needs are not met and the...
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Kk Homework
In this letter k homework worksheet, students choose from 5 activities to do for homework, pertaining to the letter k. The teacher's name, Mrs. Barr, is mentioned, and this could be confusing.
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Mm Homework
In this letter Mm homework instructional activity, students will complete a variety of simple activities based on the letter M. Students are asked to send the homework back on Friday.
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Nn Homework
In this language arts activity, students choose from 5 activities pertaining to the letter N to do at home. Some directions on this page are confusing.
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Forest Appreciation
Learners gain appreciation for the value of the forest. In this forest lesson plan, students discuss the benefits of forests and their products. They play a kinesthetic game about the consumers of the forest.
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Commercials/Ads
Students write a persuasive commercial and advertisement. In this commercial lesson, students write a 20 second commercial that persuades people and shares the most important aspects of the company. They evaluate newspaper ads and create...
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Geography: Intro to Canada
Students investigate the geography of Canada by analyzing a map of the country. In this North American geography lesson, students identify the 13 provinces of Canada and their locations by examining a Canadian map. Students may use...
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Maize to Maquiladoras: Movement from Mexico to Arizona
Students label maps of Arizona and Mexico of the products that moved from one place to another. In this Arizona and Mexico lesson plan, students also summarize the effects of the movement on life in Arizona.
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Staying Healthy Year Round
Learners will read literature about the seasons and observe and describe the weather in each. The group will compare and contrast the activities of people during different weather conditions showing how they adapt to changes. They will...
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Science Journal Writing: Observation, Problem Solving
Students consider the value of keeping a science journal. They make a journal and prepare the first entries.
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Crayon Resist Fall Leaves
Students observe the different colors in fall leaves. They create a multi-color fall leaf in the crayon-resist technique.
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Geography Lesson 2
Learners interpret photographs and search for common and opposite cultural and physical aspects of countries, and create a collage for an "ideal" country.
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Modern Day Mona Lisa
Students create a portrait of a woman from our current era. They discuss what they would include in a portrait for our era in the U.S., list current trends and styles, and create a modern-day "Mona Lisa" portrait.
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Pop Art Ice Cream Painting
Students create paintings of ice cream treats using Pop Art as an inspiration while developing skills in painting in this 4th through 6th grade Art lesson. Included with the lesson are possible extensions and suggested evaluation rubric.
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Poka Dotted Dinosaurs
In this dinosaurs worksheet, learners use crayons to color the dinosaurs in a camouflaged fashion to blend in with their habitat. Students follow 5 directions and answer 2 questions.