Learners practice counting from one to thirteen. They create a Halloween counting webpage.

Students make a class animal book using the letters of the alphabet. They use a website imbedded in this plan to get pages with animals that begin with any of the 26 letters.

Young scholars discuss and illustrate concepts of selflessness and selfishness. They identify any act of selflessness in a performed story. They also list examples of acts of selflessness that can improve the quality of life.

Students brainstorm jobs that are a part of their community and decide whether or not the jobs are "for profit" or "not-for-profit." They draw a person doing his/her job and include the correct uniform, tools, etc. that the person would...

Students make painted hand prints to cut out and use as fall leaves.

Students examine the lives of early pioneers who traveled west for better opportunities. They listen to story "Josafina and the Story Quilt", and discuss hardships encountered by traveling families. Students then complete research and...

Students create Valentine's Day hearts in this variation of a classic activity for the early-elementary classroom. The "hands that touch the heart" is a great gift that can be given to family, friends, or fellow students. A materials...

Students use the program Pixie to create a presentation about themselves and begin writing in order to introduce themselves to their new classmates. Students complete five Pixie activities and put them together to present information...

Students experience creating realia with digital photos to increase their vocabularies. They practice creating meaningful digital photo books that the students can take home and read with their families. Each student interacts with a...

Students discover the rich cultural heritage of Eastern Europe by experiencing folk dance as a form of expressive art.

Students use their visual-spatial intelligence to describe imagined boxes. A complete sequence of opening the imagined box and visualizing its contents is performed. Students write a summary of what they "saw" in their imagination.

Students read a wide range of literature from many periods in many genres to build an understanding of the many dimensions (e.g., philosophical, ethical, aesthetic) of human experience. They apply knowledge of language structure,...

Students create a model of the land to water ratio in a large group and search for all the places water is used at their school while on a Great Water Hunt. They identify where water can be found and compare how much of world is covered...

Students become aware of the concept that each of us is special. They develop an appreciation for the special things that each can do now, and begin to develop early literacy skills. Each student creates a book about themselves and...

Students research the local area's history. They identify situations in which attention was needed to meet basic needs. They examine the life of a philanthropist in their area.

Students study and create a pictorial report on the life cycle of butterflies. They explore the internet using the "hot list" handout to answers question on the life cycle of butterflies. They present their pictorial reports to the rest...

Students become more familiar with the letter and sound of h by using the poem, Humpty Dumpty. They are given a sequencing sheet, a pair of scissors, crayons, and a piece of construction paper and told to put pictures in the correct order.

Students design advertising posters for a snack sale. They study the concept of philanthropy and write friendly letters asking for volunteers.

Students brainstorm and share things with the class that they love. They are to pick one thing they love and create a drawing of it. They are also to create a class storybook. They share their favorite things with the class as well.

Students compare two recordings of Tony Bennett's music.

Students study a variety of geometric shapes by taking pictures of items representing the shapes with a digital camera. They identify the shapes by using software to paint on the image.

Students investigate and experiement with a 9-volt motor. They will use the connecting wire and battery pack to discover fans.

Students discover different geometric shapes such as triangle, square, rectangle, and octagon. Students incorporate the use of technology by taking pictures of shapes around their school using a digital camera.

Students explore how to read silently to help them read fluently. They discuss why it is important to read silently. Students read "Jane and Babe" as the teacher models how to read quietly and then silently. They write a story describing...