Young scholars create a map using the story The Dandelion Seed by Joseph Anthony. For this early childhood lesson plan, students develop map skills as they illustrate the path of the seed in The Dandelion Seed.

Students are introduced to the characteristics of fables. They read a fable by Aesop. In small groups, students identify fable characteristics present in Aesop's story and share their observations with the class.

Learners engage in a lesson in which the teacher can evaluate, reinforce and reteach numeral recognition, one to one matching and the writing of numerals from 1-20. 'Anno's Counting Book' is used to kick off this lesson.

Young scholars define philanthropy. In this community lesson, students read A River Ran Wild and discuss the needs in the communities presented. Young scholars discuss aspects of philanthropy in a community and brainstorm elements of a...

Young scholars sequence the main events of the story, The Gingerbread Man, into chronological order and rewrite the story changing characters and settings.

Students practice their expressive voices. In this Tough Boris lesson plan, students read the story by Mem Fox, discuss feeling, and use their own voice to express emotions.

Students read about the gingerbread man and have community members come to their class saying where they have seen him. In this community lesson plan, students listen to different community members about how the gingerbread man has been...

Learners explore the rhythm of words. In this reading skills lesson, students read Bedtime at the Swamp and use rhythm instruments to find the cadence in the words of the story. Learners listen for rhythm in other written text as they...

Students, after reading about the parts of a plant, identify each part and describe its function.

Students participate in several activities using a reading partner. They plan and organize reading meetings with their partner, and then review story elements by retelling the stories orally. The partners question each other and make...

Students listen to "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" and summarize to story to demonstrate comprehension. They review the days of the week and create their own book.

Students identify what is living and non-living in the world around them. They also tell whether these things are natural or man-made

Second graders will create their own story and read it aloud. In this literacy/technology lesson, 2nd graders use computer software to create their own story, which is read back to them while they write it. Afterward, the student should...

Students examine the epic poem Beowulf. For this analyzing poetry lesson, student compare listen to the Will Smith song "Wild, Wild West" and read Beowulf. Students analyze the song and the poem. Students then research an influential...

Learners develop strategies for reading comprehension following a teacher model of thinking aloud and asking questions. Young scholars discuss their reactions to the story, comparing it to their own lives. Learners create charts about...

Students listen to the 18th Amendment. After a discussion on Prohibition, the groups determine if it was a success or a failure and present their findings to the class. They view political cartoons of the day and analyze their meaning.

Students examine a story. For this good citizenship lesson, students read the story "The Lion and the Mouse" and discuss being kind and what it means to be a good citizen. Students hold a discussion about how other animal pairs could...

Students investigate family philanthropy. In this family philanthropy lesson, students review vocabulary such as community, family, service, volunteer, tradition, and caring. They listen to Valerie Flournoy's, The Patchwork Quilt. They...

Students explore the concept of American Imperialism. In this American foreign policy lesson, students take notes on the Spanish-American War and foreign policy practices of the United States in the late 1800s.

Students research George Washington Carver. In this science lesson, students discuss George Washington Carver's contribution to science. Students explain how peanut butter is produced.

Young scholars comprehend and interpret a read-aloud text and participate in literature response groups. Students make personal connections to a story by writing and telling about a time they experienced a similar situation or emotion as...

Students work cooperatively to create a quilt. They choose a pattern and determine the specific skills and steps needed to produce that quilt. Labor is divided equally between group members and a quilt is created assembly line style....

Students listen to a read aloud of Pat Hutchins, The Wind Blew. They create a kite using construction, paint, tissue paper, and yarn.

Students examine the role of myths and folklore in the Native American culture. They listen to examples of oral history and write their own. They share their story with the class.