Circle games, energetic games, calming games, exit games. Whether used as ice breakers, warm ups, or exit strategies, or used in drama classes or content areas, the 28 games detailed in this packet deserve a spot in your curriculum...

Break the ice or warm up your class with the very interesting Peanut Butter Song. Students will sing about all of the silly places they like to put peanut butter. For instance, on their shoes, socks, shirt, and head. Note: Having fun...

First graders explain that everybody is unique in their own way by participating in this lively, art and language based series of lesson plans. They would greatly benefit from engaging in these plans in the beginning of the year as an...

Students listen to the book "I like me" by Nancy Carison, or a similar self-esteem book, and then create self-portraitswhile the song "Getting to Know You" is being played. This is an excellent ice-breaker for the beginning of the...

Relive the back-to-school jitters with this fun cootie catcher activity. Including uplifting wishes and predictions for the coming school year, this resource is a great way to start the year off on a positive note.

Here's a 15-page packet packed with ideas for warm-up activities that can be used for drama classes or in content courses. Each activity is coded to indicate materials needed, space requirements and appropriate audience. A great...

Students participate in a first day of school survey. In this art lesson plan, students answer three questions about art class, such as one thing they don't like about art class and their goals for art this coming year.

Sixth graders experience the stages of process writing, work cooperatively, to critique and to incorporate software tools to enhance writing and problem solving skills.

Students follow the steps of the engineering design process to meet the challenge of getting their entire class from one location on the playground to the sidewalk without touching the ground between. The class develops a well...

Fourth graders create a poster in the shape of a shield, which represents their individual lives by using art, photographs, magazine and newspaper graphics.

Students explore the idea that where you live affects the way you view the world. They get to know people as individuals breaks down stereotypes.