Explore the visual arts by creating a construction paper art project. In this collage lesson, young artists research the Internet to examine styles of famous artists including Keith Haring. They create cut-outs of hearts using...

Students investigate the artistic work of Claude Monet.  In this art analysis instructional activity, students observe Monet's painting Waterloo Bridge, while identifying the blue hues used throughout.  Students create their...

Students read the mystery novel, Chasing Vermeer, research the artist and his works. Through observation of his works, they create their own pencil sketches of selected paintings. Finally, students simulate Vermeer's interiors with...

Discuss art and read Matthew's Dream.  In this visual arts instructional activity, students recognize that there are different styles of art, each with its own techniques.  Use simple techniques to understand art and work at...

Looking for a vocabulary lesson relevant to MLK Day? Try this reading comprehension idea designed around Jean Marzollo's biography Happy Birthday, Martin Luther King. Go over new terms (freedom, justice,...

Learners study the westward movement through examining stamps. In this westward movement lesson plan, students draw conclusions, determine cause and effect relationships and examine the westward movement of the United States by...

Students discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson, students read Happy Birthday Martin Luther King, listening for 3 pre-selected, tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and...

Students research and develop a report on birthday rituals around the world. In this research lesson plan, students compare birthday rituals from other cultures to their own. Images and resources are included.

Students define value of an object. In this value lesson plan, students identify reasons for collecting objects, compile a personal inventory of items they find valuable, and then define why those items are valuable to them. In step two...

Students participate in various activities that help them build esteem, and explore racism. In this multicultural lesson plan, Students increase their awareness of, and appreciation for, cultural differences and similarities. This...

Learners explore the history of our mail system. In this postal lesson plan, students evaluate mail as a means of communication, create a mail system in their classroom where they can send and receive mail. Once the learners receive...

Students draw conclusions about an mystery person based on documents and artifacts provided. In this drawing conclusions lesson, students become detectives by reading and analyzing evidence provided. This lesson includes information on...

This site offers paintings by famous artists with some information about each of them, followed by a language arts lesson. They include the following: Van Gogh (reflexive pronouns), Seurat (-ight), Gauguin (-ou), Chagall (opposites),...

In this beginning reading module, the instructor reviews words that incorporate "x", "2 syllables", digraphs, and more. Students are prompted to interact with the video segments at various times. Students can choose to sound out words,...

In this beginning reading module, the instructor models how to pronounce words that incorporate "or" in them. Students are prompted to interact with the video segments at various times. Students can choose to sound out words, see words...

In this beginning reading module, the instructor models how to pronounce words that incorporate "x". Words with digraphs and 2-syllable words are also included in this review module. Students are prompted to interact with the video...

In this beginning reading module, the instructor models how to pronounce words that incorporate "ew" and "ue". Students are prompted to interact with the video segments at various times. Students can choose to sound out words, see words...

In this beginning reading module, the instructor models how to pronounce words that incorporate "a_e" and "e_e" in them. Students are prompted to interact with the video segments at various times. Students can choose to sound out words,...

In this beginning reading module, the instructor reviews how to pronounce words that incorporate"a_e", "e_e", "ing", and other patterns. Students are prompted to interact with the video segments at various times. Students can choose to...

In this beginning reading module, the instructor models how to pronounce words that incorporate "er" and "le" in them. Students are prompted to interact with the video segments at various times. Students can choose to sound out words,...

In this beginning reading module, the instructor reviews words that incorporate "ie", "ui", "u", "3 syllables", "4 syllables", and more. Students are prompted to interact with the video segments at various times. Students can choose to...

In this beginning reading module, the instructor models how to pronounce words that incorporate "ck" in them. Students are prompted to interact with the video segments at various times. Students can choose to sound out words, see words...

In this beginning reading module, the instructor models how to pronounce words that incorporate "ce", "cy", and "ci" in them. Students are prompted to interact with the video segments at various times. Students can choose to sound out...