Students complete a variety of activities related to the digraph /ch/. As a class they recite a tongue twister, then listen to different words and identify the words containing /ch/. Students then listen to the book "Chicka Chicka Boom...

In this alphabet worksheet, students focus on the letter a. Coloring pictures that begin with the letter a sound, students choose the largest object in each box to color.

In this capital letters and punctuation worksheet, learners edit 10 sentences as they add correct capitalization and punctuation to them.

Students examine what they know about American Indians past and present, then research key issues facing American Indian tribes today. To synthesize their learning, students write letters taking the perspective of an American Indian.

Learners research the life of the first family. In this U.S. Government lesson, students take a White House quiz, read an article about the first family and write in their journals about a typical day in their lives versus what a day...

Students add letters to teacher provided endings to make new words. In this phonics instructional activity, students learn to make new words using word families. A sample worksheet is provided and a rubric

Students listen to story, "The Letters Are Lost," by Lisa Campbell Ernst, identify letters of alphabet in group setting, practice writing their letters on writing tablet, choose letter, and identify items that begin with that letter of...

In this alphabet learning exercise, students read three poems, each about a different alphabet letter (A-C). The rhyming poems feature words that begin with the letter. Note: These appear to be songs, but no tune suggestions are provided.

In this language arts instructional activity, students learn 6 words that end with consonant letter T. Students practice printing these words, then draw a hat and a boat.

Whether new to teaching or a seasoned pro, this 12-page phonics and phonemic awareness guide is a must for your curriculum library. Everything from a summary of research on the topic to exercises and activities is included.

Is your Kindergarten class about to read the book, Chicka-Chicka-Boom-Boom? If they are, and you want a few wonderful activity ideas to reinforce phonemic awareness and letter identification skills, look no further. Here you'll find over...

What was the sound that letter made? The letter S is the phoneme of today's lesson plan and it is ready to make an appearance. Little ones discuss the sound S makes, then they hold up S cards every time they hear words containing...

Students identify the upper case alphabet letter. They study the lower case letters. They complete worksheets on which they match the upper and lower case letters. They review the letters by matching the beginning letters with the item...

Students explore the blending of individual sounds to make words and, using visuals and manipulatives, equate this process to the hooking up of railroad cars to make a train. They link individual letters/sounds to make short words.

Learners are introduced to the different sounds that could be used at the beginning of words. After being shown words, they choose the one that has the same sound as the word their teacher said. Individually, they sort out picture...

First graders use the Internet to learn. In this word formation lesson plan, 1st graders use the Internet to complete an activity from their practice book and complete a worksheet where they use letter cutouts to make words.

Students study Puritan literature by studying daily life in a Puritan colony prior to beginning this unit of lessons. They read the Scarlett Letter and participate in literature activities while completing the unit.

Students recognize the capital letters of the alphabet.

Pupils view a Powerpoint presentation on writing and sending email. After examining a Website about the parts of a friendly letter, they compose and send their own letters via email. Teachers set up an email/pen pal account so students...

Students practice saying the letters "a" and "i". They examine and identify objects that begin with those letters and sponge paint the letters. They practice with all the letters in the alphabet this way.

Students comprehend the details necessary to create a complete set of directions. They compile their directions into a friendly letter format. Students and teachers are able to follow written directions to complete a task.

Students use locomotor movements, spatial awareness, and letter recognition. They play "Queen Bee of the Garden." Students perform locomotor movements (walk, jump, etc.) called by the teacher as a way to get around the garden.

Students explore the elements of film to analyze character, action, and the themes in the movie, "Quiz Show." The lesson encourages students to make personal connections and real life applications as they view the movie, critically.

Students practice following directions. In this listening activity, students play a game of "Follow the Leader" while coloring in an activity page. They must color their page according to the directions given by the teacher or leader.