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Federal Reserve Bank

Monster Musical Chairs and Scarcity

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
Why can't we have everything we want? Youngsters are introduced to the concept of scarcity through a game of musical chairs and by discussing what it takes to satisfy our wants.
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Curated OER

Monsters, Inc.

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars explain what it means to include others into their group, and to work together to solve a problem.
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Curated OER

3-5: Rhythm Beginnings

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Learners explore tempo.  In this rhythm beginnings lesson, students differentiate between steady and unsteady beats.  Learners clap a variety of tempo and then move to the tempo of a song. 
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Utah Education Network (UEN)

Sensational Subtraction Centers

For Teachers K Standards
Engage your kindergarteners in a center-based lesson which provides experience and exposure to the connecting and symbolic levels of subtraction. This excellent lesson has many wonderful activities and handouts included for each of the...
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Federal Reserve Bank

Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis: Monster Musical Chairs [Pdf]

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A lesson based on the book, Monster Musical Chairs, by Stuart J. Murphy. Students learn, through a game of musical chairs, that any supply of goods is limited and not everyone's wants will necessarily be met.