What is special about summer (fall, winter, or spring)? Using a bag filled with season-related items (for summer items like sunglasses, a swimming suit, etc.) the class take turns taking out one item. A discussion of how each item might...

First graders match letter sounds to pictures they represent. In this matching letter sound lesson plan, 1st graders use the computer program Kidspiration to match the letter sounds to the corresponding pictures. This can be used for 1...

Students complete a crossword puzzle to revise a set of vocabulary terms studied. They converse with each other as they complete their crossword puzzles in order to share and use each of the vocabulary terms in context and reinforcement.

Students practice reinforcing and recycling a large amount of vocabulary terms by utilizing a set of pictures and then dividing into groups to begin their task for the day. They explain the connections to each other between their terms...

Students read patterned sentences. In this guided reading lesson, students use one to one matching and picture clues to aid comprehension. Cross-curricular activities are provided.

Students recognize predictable patterns in literature. They use the selected pattern to create their own writing using the same type of literary pattern. The new writing is proofread by other students and the editing is done until the...

Young scholars research the Lost Colony of Roanoke, North Carolina. They create and publish a multimedia timeline using technology and printed resources.

First graders work as a group to generate and play a game that displays an understanding of developmental level reading vocabulary based on a grade level checklist. This lesson really engages the creative side of your students!

Students read and discuss a news article about the elderly in the workplace. They use the content of the article for practice in making predictions, determining verb tense, and basic comprehension.

Using "Have You Seen My Cat?" learners will learn to recognize high-frequency words. There are supplementary materials provided, as well as several links to useful websites.

[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart highlights the 236 high frequency words Dr. Seuss used to write The Cat in the Hat. There is some brief biography information on Dr. Seuss taken from Seussville. It contains activities...

Contains plans for six second or third grade lessons that use "Henry and Mudge: The First Book" by Cynthia Rylant to teach high-frequency spelling words, base words, the past tense marker -ed, phonemic patterns, predicting, and...

A quick list of the 100 most frequent words in books for beginning readers. An excellent resource to print and give to parents to practice site words with students!

This site focuses on resources and activities to teach Dolch sight words to 1st graders. These include a list of Dolch sight words for 1st graders and links to online resources for teacher resources, activities, interactive games, and...

This lesson engages students in the read aloud book of Elinor J. Pinczes, One Hundred Hungry Ants, and in daily reinforcement of counting activities. Students will engage in a number of activities connected to the 100th day of school.