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Children's Literature Across the Curriculum Ideas-The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey
Young scholars read The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey by Susan Wojacieckowski. They complete a variety of cross-curricular activities surrounding the Christmas holiday. Included are reading, art, math, science, writing, social...
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Children's Literature Across the Curriculum Ideas-Hanukkah Lights, Hanukkah Nights
Learners read Hanukkah Lights, Hanukkah Nights by Leslie Himmelman. They complete a variety of cross-curricular activities surrounding the study of Hanukkah. Included are reading, art, math, science, writing, social studies, and library...
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Strengthen research skills by reviewing the months of the year and the holidays celebrated during those months. Learners draw and label a timeline for the months and label each holiday. They work in groups to research the holidays, and...
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Blueberries: A Native American Treasure
Youngsters study the history and uses of the blueberry. There are actually six different lessons linked into this plan! The lessons can be useful within a variety of curricular areas, and are particularly appropriate around the...
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Poetry Coffeehouse
This resource contains a vague plan for a poetry unit conducted at an elementary school during the month of February. Although this plan does not included detailed instructional strategies, this does outline a basic unit, some creative...
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What's Data?
Young scholars get the opportunity to investigate the concept of data collecting. They explore how to tally and read a bar graph. Vocabulary about data is also be included. At the end of the lesson, individual students collect data...
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Music/Craft
Students develop an appreciation of melody. They gain enjoyment from singing. They participate in an art activity.
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4th of July Counting Worksheet
In this 4th of July worksheet, students count items that are associated with this American holiday. They count flags, hat, firecrackers, and rockets. They circle the correct number of items.
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Calendars
Second graders read books and discuss the names of the days of the week, months, and their holidays and seasons. They discover the concept of the days in order, practicing sequencing using a pocket chart and perform a matching activity...
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Linking Kwanzaa to Technology and History
Seventh graders use the Internet to research the holiday of Kwanzaa. Using the information, they create a brochure to promote the holiday to others. They email the information to a friend to end the lesson.
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Getting to the Heart of Valentine's Day With Art Lessons
Valentine's day inspires not just love, but art too! Teachers can find ideas for Valentine's Day activities for all grade levels.
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"I Have a Dream"
Students examine the role Martin Luther King Jr. played in America's history and what life was like in the 1960's. They watch and discuss an online video about the childhood of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the holiday enacted in his...
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Thanksgiving Counting
In this Thanksgiving counting activity, students count the Thanksgiving themed imaged and circle even or odd depending on whether there is an even or odd amount of each image. There are 5 counting exercises on this page.
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Single Digit Subtraction
In this single-digit subtraction without borrowing worksheet, students problem solve. In this fill in the blank worksheet, students find sixteen differences.
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How Tall, How Short, How Faraway
Second graders determine the correct unit of measure to use for different situations. In this measuring lesson, 2nd graders are introduced to different unit of measure. Students study the origin of measurement and practice measuring....
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Which Triangles are Right
Students apply properties of right triangles to solve problems. In this geometry activity, students identify axioms and theorems using examples.
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Measuring Up on the Mayflower
Second graders use a meter tape to compare the length of the Mayflower to a basketball court and make homemade butter for crackers. Afterward, all students sit inside the makeshift Mayflower's dimensions and enjoy their Pilgrim butter.
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Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
Students participate in various activities which address Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. In this holiday lesson, students are exposed to Hebrew songs and construct Haiku poems about Yom Kippur.
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Easter Count and Color
Mostly a holiday coloring sheet, kindergarteners also count and write the number of jellybeans depicted. Though there is only one set of objects to count, the activity does, indeed meet the stated Common Core standards. Ask individuals...
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Menorah Candle Counting
In this counting worksheet, students count the menorah candles in each menorah and choose the one that has more candles than the other 2. Students complete 3 problems.
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Publishing With Photos!
Students create books with photographs as illustrations. In this book making lesson, students create books for different subjects to accompany what they are learning. They take photographs to match what they have written.
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Pour Some
Students compare their desired portions with the actual serving size. In this lesson on serving size, students compare their desired portion of a given food with the actual serving size listed on the Nutritional Facts label.
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Christmas Worksheet - Counting
Number recognition and counting are two very important skills for young learners to acquire. For this counting worksheet, students count how many Christmas trees they see on the worksheet and then circle or color the correct number below...