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Favorite Book Being Read in School - School/Home Links, Book Links
For this literature worksheet, students share their favorite book that they are reading in school with a home reading partner. They write the name of their favorite book, its author, and tell why they like the book so much. They draw a...
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Learning About the Library - School/Home Links, Book Links
In this home-school literature worksheet, students go to a library and pick out a book they would like to read. They check out the book, and write down the title and author. They read the book with their learning partner before...
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School-Home Links: Tall Tales
In this tall tale parent communication form instructional activity, students select two tall tales to read from home, school, or the library. Students then complete a chart about the tall tale that includes the name of the tale, the...
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Using an Index - School-Home Links
In this home-school worksheet, 3rd graders review the use of an index. They read the definition at the top of the page, see an example of an index, and answer 4 questions based on the index. There is a place for the child and a parent to...
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Who and What Questions - School/Home Links, Book Links
In this literacy and literature worksheet, students choose a book to read with a home learning partner. The write the name and author on the first two lines. They read the book before noting the main character and telling what problem...
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Third Grade Works - School-Home Links
In this spelling worksheet, 3rd graders practice spelling 10 familiar words by folding a paper in three columns. They participate in a spelling quiz with an at home partner and rewrite the words that they missed in the quiz. They, along...
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Reading English School-Home Links
In this literacy worksheet, 1st graders practice reading a story as their home learning partner points to the words. They examine the directionality of reading the English language.
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Directionality of Reading the English Language - School/Home Links
In this literacy worksheet, students working with a home learning partner, read the story, "Numbers." They follow along as the learning partner points to each word as it is read. They repeat each line after it is read to them.
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School-Home Links
In this caring for a book worksheet, students and their caregivers assemble and read a mini-book entitled "How to Care for Books."
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School-Home Links/Book Links
In this on-going reading assignment worksheet, students begin reading their first book link chapter book. Students will read for thirty minutes per assignment. Students receive reading help from the parent or guardian. Parents and...
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Finding Letters That Are the Same - School/Home Links
In this letter recognition worksheet, students practice spotting letters that are same in a row of letters. They circle the two letters that are the same in each of the 4 rows. They name the letters and sign the sheet along with their...
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Identifying and Writing the Letter M and m School/Home Links
In this letter writing and recognition worksheet, students practice writing the letter M and m three times each after their home learning partner reads the worksheet to them. They write the names of the M months, and four M items they...
Alabama Department of Archives and History
The Civil War at Home
To conclude a study of the 4 C's (cause, course, consequences, and characters) of the Civil War, young historians examine personal letters that reveal the effects of the war on those at home.
Middle Tennessee State University
A House Divided: The Civil War Home Front in Tennessee
To broaden their understanding of both the short term and long terms effects of the Civil War, class groups examine primary source materials and then assume the role of a family member and draft a letter to a soldier describing life at...
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Middle School General Music Unit Plans
Here's a collection of unit plans for middle school musicians. Topics include the mbira, opera, rhythm and culture, music in Africa, music in the movies, music theory and notation, blues and jazz, and the ocarina. Definitely worth a look.
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Youth Obesity: Schools Fight Back
Kids fight obesity by comparing the USDA food intake suggestions to what they personally consume throughout the day. They watch a video, read texts, and explore related vocabulary which they use as they compose an oral presentation.
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School-Home Links: Writing About Your Family
In this writing sentences worksheet, students complete several sentences using the prompt on the lined writing paper. Students will write about their families.
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School - Home Links: Verbs
In this verbs worksheet, 3rd graders place 6 verbs in present and past tense columns and choose the correct form of the verb in parentheses to complete 16 sentences grammatically correct.
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School-Home Links: Reading Sight Words
In this sight words worksheet, students work with parents to read 10 sets of words and 5 sets of word sounds and circle what does not belong.
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School-Home Links
In this phonics activity, 1st graders practice at home, with a partner, tracing the lowercase letters in 8 words containing long "A" and "I" vowel sounds.
Missouri Department of Elementary
Fly Your Kite
Encourage scholars to become a productive community member with a kite-themed lesson. Following a review and discussion, learners complete a Venn diagram that displays the connection between character traits needed to make a home and...
Federal Reserve Bank
Lesson 4: Back to School
Based on your current level of human capital, how long would it take you to earn $1,000,000? What about your potential human capital? Learners explore the importance of education and experience when entering the workforce, and compare...
Anti-Defamation League
Bringing It Home
The "Bringing It Home" lesson asks scholars to investigate segregation and diversity in their school. They research, collect, and analyze local demographics. After reflecting on their personal experiences with cliques and social...
PBS
Historical Perspectives: Coming Home from War
What do the homecoming experiences of soldiers who fought in WWII, Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan reveal about the politics and culture of the US during the time period of each war? Young historians view The Way We Get By, which tells...