Beginning number comparers decide which numbers are greater than or less than 50. Large colorful number printouts make the resource a perfect addition to math centers. The skills can be practiced together or independently. 

Make a volcano erupt in your own classroom! Young scientists use household and craft materials to model and simulate the eruption of a volcano.

Celebrate sean-nós, céilí, and the lilting music of the Emerald Isle with a set of language arts activities! Learners complete word puzzles, vocabulary exercises, and comprehension questions about traditional Irish music.

Do you wish you could write poetry that makes people laugh? Now you can! Check out the first chapter in a poetry writing series that emphasizes the importance of connecting subject matter to a light, bouncy meter.

Clement Moore's "Twas the Night Before Christmas" models the power of descriptive language for middle schoolers. They identify the similes and metaphors in the tale and consider what these descriptions add to the story's emotional...

Learners read and complete activities about the Aleut tribe and Russian impact on the people. In this Aleut and Russian history lesson, students read a passage about the history between the Russians and the Aleut tribe. Learners write a...

Pupils create a valentine mailbox. In this holiday instructional activity, students celebrate Valentine's Day and create a mailbox for valentines.

Students use the internet to gather information about Greek Mythology. They discover the role of the snake and shamrock and the history of St. Patrick's Day. They compare and contrast their culture to another.

In this phonics worksheet, students practice sounding out the initial consonant blends bl, br, cl, cr, dr, fl, fr, gl, gr, pl, pr, sc, sk, sl, sm, sn, sp, squ, st, str, sw and tr.

In this blended consonants worksheet, students examine 12 picture clues and draw a line to the blend that begins the word. Included on this page are the blends: sk, sl, sm, sn, st, tr, tw, scr, spl, spr, str.

Using problem stories that are meant for St. Patrick's day, your class will determine what fraction of shamrocks had four leaves and what fraction of pistachio pudding remains after people have been served.

In this initial blends practice worksheet, students examine 6 pictures, say the names of the pictures, cut the pictures out, and paste them in st, sp, and sw columns.

In this word wheel worksheet, students cut out and assemble a word wheel with the S clusters: sk, sp, st. Students turn the wheel on top and read the words that they see.

Students share their perspective about music. In this music perspective lesson, students complete a music notes handout and watch a segment of a band playing the "St. Louis Blues." Students write a critique of the music they just heard...

For this fraction worksheet, students first read about how to find equivalent fractions, then find the missing numbers that would make pairs of fractions equivalent. Students then read about and simplify a st of 8 additional fractions.

In these reading comprehension worksheets, the students will read a short passage and answer the questions following. The students will respond to three multiple choice recall questions, ten yes/no answers, and four fill in the blank.

Students discover optical illusions in this instructional activity that uses a red shamrock and white construction paper. Emphasis is placed upon inquiry, experiment, and then a short discussion on optical illusions and complimentary...

Students make shamrock collages.

Fourth graders gain a broad understanding of early French exploration and settlement in Texas. They access websites imbedded in this plan. Using their notes, 4th graders work alone or with a partner to create an illustrated journal with...

In this Valentine's Day worksheet, students color, cut, fold and paste a picture to make a pop-up card for Valentine's Day. Teachers are also given a brief history of the holiday and the tradition of sending valentines.

For this crossword puzzle worksheet, students complete the crossword puzzle by solving the 15 clues at the bottom of the page. The theme of this worksheet is Saint Patrick's Day.

Learners explore the issue of sexually transmitted diseases and discover that someone may have an STD with no symptoms. In this sexually transmitted diseases lesson, students complete a worksheet as a large group. Learners discuss how...

Students conduct research and teach each other about the eruption of Mount St. Helens and identify the major components of the eruption, their characteristics and their effects. They simulate the eruption dramatically.

Young scholars explore Mount St. Helens' quiet eruption of 2004-2005. They examine different types of eruptions and then present creative first-hand accounts of different volcanic eruptions in history.