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Animals and Humans

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students identify the functions of various body parts. They participate in the "Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes" song, draw a picture of themselves and other mammals, and create a traced outline of their body that they add features to....
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Heads, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes

For Teachers K - 2nd
The identification of various parts of the human body is the focus of this biology instructional activity. Young scientists sing the song "Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes," and trace the human body onto butcher paper. Additionally, they...
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Imaginary Creatures

For Teachers 1st
Drama and movement are wonderful ways to cover story elements such as setting, character, and descriptive writing. Little ones listen to a poem about imaginary creatures. As they listen, they shape their bodies into what they think the...
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YMCA With a Twist

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Skip, march, do some jumping jacks! These are the basic moves in this version of the "YMCA" dance. There are some new poses for each of the letters. Watch the video and learn the new poses, or just use the video to teach the dance to...
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Clerihew Dances II

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore rhythm and quality of word and phrased to that of dance. They move to the rhythm of poetry.
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Spanish - "Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes"

For Teachers K
Students begin lesson by singing, "Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes" in English as a class. They then are introduced to the song in Spanish using one body part at a time and repeat the song with the teacher singing slowly. Next, they...
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Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes

For Students K - 1st
In this English Language children's rhymes worksheet, student enhance their vocabulary and speaking skills by practicing the rhyme 'Head, Shoulder, Knees, and Toes.'
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Teddies

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Here's a really cute lesson that utilizes all of your children's teddy bears. Each pupil brings their favorite teddy bear to school. The lesson has many wonderful suggestions for learning activities that can be done with the bears once...
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Introduction to Correct Posture for Singing

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students demonstrate correct body posture for proper singing technique, and accurately perform correct breathing technique in preparation for singing.
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5, 6, 7, 8 Line Dance

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Learners practice counting to eight while listening to music, move to the beat of the music, and learn simple dance steps.
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The Charlie Brown Dance

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students attempt to be creative while practicing the movement concepts of Effort - fast/slow, Space Awareness - Levels and Self space, and Relationships - moving in unison.
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All About Me

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Learners examine who they are through the arts and sciences. They create a portfolio entitled, " All About Me."
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Labeling the Body

For Teachers 1st
First graders sing about their body. In this music lesson students sing the songs "I Shake My Thumb" and "Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes". After they sing the songs and add different body parts to extend the songs they label a picture...
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Balance of Nature Pyramid

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars study the concept of food chains and create a physical forest food chain pyramid. In this balance of nature pyramid activity, students identify the ingredients needed on each level of the pyramid then make connections...
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The Baby Elephant Walk

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students use the song Baby Elephant Walk to practice following a steady beat. In this coordinated movement lesson, students discuss baby elephants and their movements. Students listen to the song 'Baby Elephant Walk' and follow the...
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Raccoons

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students read books, learn about the letter r, and eat trail mix all to learn about raccoons. For this raccoons lesson plan, students also use construction paper to make raccoon tails.
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Body Parts

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this English Language vocabulary acquisition worksheet, students connect the dots from the pictures of the various body parts to their matching words. Students then trace and find the missing letter for the vocabulary words.
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Music Appreciation Lesson

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students discover the freedom of dance by performing physical expression with music.  In this physical education lesson, students discuss ways their body can make noise such as snapping, patting, or stomping.  Students utilize...