First graders read the book The Great Pet Sale to learn about economics and advertisements. In this economics lesson plan, 1st graders read the book The Great Pet Sale and define related vocabulary words. Students compare prices to find...

Learners explore philanthropy. In this character education lesson plan, students define and give examples of philanthropy. Learners listen to the story A Symphony of Whales and describe how the characters helped the whales. Students...

Students create their own play dough to use for art projects. In this art activity, students measure, pour and mix the ingredients to make their own play dough. Then, students use the clay to create their own sculptures.

Learners share ideas about keeping things safe, then read a news article about a huge vault built to store billions of seeds. In this current events activity, the teacher introduces the article with a discussion and vocabulary activity,...

First graders explore farming by illustrating images. In this livestock lesson, 1st graders discuss what types of plants are used to feed livestock animals and how pets and humans eat the livestock animals. Students draw images of what...

Students create a hand applique flannel quilt while working on a wildsunflower block. Students practice their hand applique techniques to perfect the invisible stitch. Students create a quilt using hand applique techniques.