Collaboration of creative writing/creative dramatics using Distance Learning. With a partner, students will write an original nursery rhyme and share/present with another class (Distance Learning) through presentations (dramatization,...

A scanned copy of the 1850 publication of Nursery Songs by Eliza Lee Cabot Follen, a book of nursery rhymes for children.

Sarah Josepha Hale is best known for creating the nursery rhyme "Mary Had a Little Lamb." Her influence can also be seen in historic sites and in the creation of Thanksgiving as a national holiday.

Contains plans for short, daily minilessons that use nursery rhymes to teach basic reading skills. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains links to sites used in the lessons as well as assessment and...

[Free Registration/Login Required] A lesson plan and materials to teach kindergarten learners that fairy tales start with "Once upon a time" and have a happy ending.

[Free Registration/Login Required] A lesson plan and materials to teach kindergarten students about fairy tales and fantasy details.

A scanned copy of the 1880 publication of The House that Jack Built, a nursery rhyme book for children.

A scanned copy of the 1880 publication of The House that Jack Built, a nursery rhyme book for children.

This site from EnchantedLearning.com provides food-related activities including nursery rhymes, printables, crafts, and quizzes. Includes pages on the food pyramid, food terms in other languages, famous paintings, and a feature on the...

This site offers the text and audio of the poem "The Owl and the Pussycat" by Edward Lear. Great for students to practice reading poetry aloud at an appropriate rate and with expression.

[Free Registration/Login Required] After introducing the concept of fantasy within fairy tales, teachers lead class in finding examples of fantasy elements in the story Little Red Riding Hood. Following this model, students work...

At this site students can improve their handwriting skills. It provides printable worksheets, lesson ideas, and interactive activities.