Students identify and become competent and in reading the letter u, pronounced /uh/. They also use and spell words with the correspondance u = /uh/ by the use of a letterbox lesson plan, reading a short story, and writing a message.

First graders read and discuss several stories. They share information about different types of shelter around the world. They explain that lifestyles and shelter depend very much on where people live and how they use the resources...

The art of writing a letter has not been lost to email and texting! Teach kids how to format a friendly letter with a presentation about the parts of a letter, as well as prompting them to write a letter about their favorite holiday.

Primary learners complete pre reading, writing, during reading, and interdisciplinary activities for the book First Day of School. They will  complete journal entries, answer short answer questions, have discussions, and much...

Eight grade health learners choose a disease to research. They compose their information and create a brochure to give to people who are affected by their chose disease. They address the history, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and...

In this literacy activity, students use the blends along with the pictures in order to practice the sounds of letter combinations.

What is special about summer (fall, winter, or spring)? Using a bag filled with season-related items (for summer items like sunglasses, a swimming suit, etc.) the class take turns taking out one item. A discussion of how each item might...

We are All Alike…We Are All Different is the springboard for the creation of an illustrated book in which young writers record their impression of themselves, their families, and their interests. Sharing the completed books in circle...

Learners practice identifying and pronouncing the short letter "u" sound. In this phonetic awareness lesson, students access the Starfall.com website and follow the directions on the screen to reinforce the short "u" sound. Learners can...

Students respond to the story of Little Red Riding Hood. In this Red Riding Hood activity, students retell and discuss story elements.  Students practice phonic sounds.  Students role play, make predictions, use picture...

Beginning writers practice writing and reading from left to right using green and red dots. You'll need notecards with a green dot on the left side and a red dot on the right side. Do your learners understand that print moves from left...

Students practice composing sentences that pertain to the description of a picture. They use critical observation skills in order to derive the best details. The sentences are required to follow the correct subject and verb pattern.

Students investigate the elements found in a media image. The image is used to compose a descriptive paragraph. They exchange papers to discuss the writing and make changes using constructive criticism. Students also make connections...

Students recognize predictable patterns in literature. They use the selected pattern to create their own writing using the same type of literary pattern. The new writing is proofread by other students and the editing is done until the...

Students listen to story Brown Bear, Brown Bear, brainstorm everything they know about Mardi Gras, create pages relating to Mardi Gras for class book, type information on computer, play slide show, and take turns reading their books.

Students create a detailed self portrait, and then write about their appearance.

Students study the concept of the westward expansion. In this exploration of the western U.S. lesson, students participate in different activities that explain economic hardships, jobs, and land opportunities. Students describe...

Students navigate a website to practice the short e sound.  In this short e sound lesson, students read a story on Starfall and complete practice with the short e sound.

Students write postcards to the troops in Iraq. After listening to letters written by troops in Iraq, students discuss ways the troops are helping America and how they should show their support. Students use a postcard template and...

Learners create The Very Hungry Kindergartner books. In the books, students will write in and illustrate a page for each month they are in school.

Students explore number sense by participating in a math recognition activity. In this number identification lesson, students practice pronouncing names of numbers and matching the number with an amount of objects. Students practice...

Learners explore shapes. In this math lesson, students identify basic geometric shapes. Learners complete activities in which they identify shapes, symbols and letters. Students draw geometric shapes.

Students study color words. In this math instructional activity, students complete a variety of activities on the computer in which they identify colors and color words.

Students work with a partner from a different grade level to brainstorm, draft, edit, illustrate and publish alphabet-themed books. They take turns reading the books to each other and conference with a teacher to review their work.