Curated OER
Kids in the Classroom on Summit Day
Students discuss the qualifications of a Supreme Court justice. As a class, they role play the role of a justice and share with the class why they are the best qualified candidate for the job. In groups, they create a bumper sticker or...
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Kids in the Classroom on Summit Day
Students explore elections and Summit Day. They discuss what informed voters should know and review the elephant, donkey and other election symbols. They draw a political cartoon using these symbols and present them to the class.
Curated OER
The Birthday Party
In this writing skills worksheet, students read the first part of a story titled 'The Birthday Party.' Students finish the story by writing the ending on the provided lines.
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: An I Pod Inspired Poetry Lesson: Favorite Things Poetry
Using the song "My Favorite Things" from the musical, The Sound of Music, as inspiration, students will create their own song or poem (to the same tune) that lists their favorite things. Each verse will focus on their favorite things...
Writing Fix
Writing Fix:left Brained Writing Prompt: Mini Workshop:favorite Person & Song
Do you have a favorite person--a friend or a family member? Do you have a favorite song? Think about putting your favorite person and your favorite song together in a fictional scene. Make an interesting piece of writing by using really...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Why We Love Repetition in Music
How many times does the chorus repeat in your favorite song? How many times have you listened to that chorus? Repetition in music isn't just a feature of Western pop songs, either; it's a global phenomenon. Why? Elizabeth Hellmuth...
Other
Writing Guitar Licks
You have just written a cool guitar lick and you want to play it in your favorite song, however, it just doesn't sound good in the song. This article explains how you can break down your lick into the key components and refine it to suit...
Curated OER
Santas Net: Favorites: Songs and Carols
A large variety of your favorite Christmas carols with links to all of the lyrics.
Other
The Virtual Vine: The Wheels on the Bus, Unit
A fellow teacher has put together a cross-curricular unit for the song "The Wheels on the Bus." There are lots of games, and project ideas to get students excited about learning.
Other
K 3 Learning pages.com: Fairy Tales
This site provides links to elementary information about Fairy Tales. You will find lesson plans, poems, songs, activities and more when you delve into these resources. Some links are no longer available.
University of Michigan
The Mother Goose Pages: Nursery Rhymes
An outstanding resource to get all your favorite Mother Goose nursery rhymes. Activities included are suggestions on reading and teaching nursery rhymes to children at varying ages. Has a list of recommended resources that go along with...
PBS
Pbs: Frontline: The Ira and Sinn Fein: Poetry: "The Foggy Dew"
A favorite of Irish nationalists from the time that it was written (1919), "The Foggy Dew" is an example of a traditional ballad inspired by one of the most significant events in Ireland's long struggle with Britain: the 1916 Easter Rising.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: I Love Words | Sesame Street
Abby Cadabby, from Sesame Street, sings a song about words she loves.
Other
Schoolhouse Rock: Lolly Lolly Lolly Adverb Song
Need to remember which words are adverbs? This site from Schoolhouse Rock provides a catchy song that will help you keep it straight. This is taken from the 1970s favorite, School House Rock.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Teaching With Tunes
Invite your students to sing, dance, and learn alongside their favorite PBS KIDS friends! Discover new and fun ways to integrate music into lessons, routines, and activities to inspire everyday learning. The curated songs center around...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Clifford the Big Red Dog: All Around Birdwell
Come and play with Clifford the Big Red Dog! Your favorite big red dog is back with all new stories, songs, and adventures. In All Around Birdwell, it's a perfect day to explore Birdwell Island. Your student can take a stroll around the...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Clifford the Big Red Dog: Adventure Stories
Come and play with Clifford the Big Red Dog! Your favorite big red dog is back with all new stories, songs and adventures.
A&E Television
History.com: How Ghost Stories Became a Christmas Tradition in Victorian England
Spooky stories featuring the supernatural were all the rage during the darkest time of the year. Towards the end of each year, as fireplaces are lit and hot cocoa is made, Americans have made it a tradition to revisit their favorite...
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Eric Carle
What do you know about Eric Carle, the author? This Carol Hurst site highlights some interesting facts about this author's life and refers to some of his books.
Other
Schoolhouse Rock: Verb: That's What's Happening
This site from Schoolhouse Rock provides a popular song favorite from the 1970s cartoon series that will help you remember what verbs are and how to recognize them. The lyrics are provided along with a picture.
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Portait of Dan Emmett
National Public Radio's exploration of American cultural icons considers "Dixie." You can read the lyrics, listen to several recordings, and consider the origins and meanings of the song that came to be identified with the South even as...