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introduction
Learners participate in a lesson that is intended for the first days of school. They are led through introductions and how the class is organized for working on a daily basis. They sign behavior contracts and other paperwork as directed...
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Thanksgiving Scramble
For this holidays worksheet, students unscramble the letters to create the word and write it in the space provided in the right of the 21 words.
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Fitness
In this literacy learning exercise, students unscramble the letters to create the words that focus upon the subject of fitness for the 15 problems and write the answers in the spaces provided.
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Spelling Word Scramble
In this spelling learning exercise, students unscramble three- and four- letter words. The list contains 15 words for each student to correctly spell. There is a link for the solution.
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Scramble Chapter 20 Smoking
In this health worksheet, students practice unscrambling the letters in order to spell the right word related to smoking. The answers are found by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
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State/Capitals O-W Match
In this states/capitals worksheet, 5th graders match a set of states beginning with the letters O-W with their capital cities. A reference web site for additional resources is given
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Farm Animals - Mothers and Babies - "Are You My Baby?"
Students listen to a teacher read aloud and discuss the farm animals. They participate in an role playing activity that explains how mother mammals recognize their young by their scent.
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Tow Truck Dot-to-Dot
In this dot-to-dot worksheet, 1st graders connect the alphabet letters A-P to form the sketch of a tow truck. Students color the tow truck with appropriate colors.
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Easter Word Scramble
For this Easter activity worksheet, students examine 8 Easter-related pictures and put then unscramble the sets of letters to form 8 Easter-related words.
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Days of the Week – Word Scramble
In this word scramble worksheet, learners use their problem solving skills to unscramble 7 sets of letters to reveal each of the days of the week.
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Secret Code
In this multiplication puzzle learning exercise, students find the products to 18 elementary multiplication problems. They solve the code using the letters assigned to each product. They read the secret message.
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Secret Message - Division
In this secret message division worksheet, 3rd graders find the quotients in 6 division problems. They divide either one or two digit numbers by one digit numbers. They use the quotients to determine the letters that are placed on the...
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Pen Pals
Fifth graders become pen pals from other countries and research their countries for information that help with their writing. This information is then sent to another student who is also portraying someone from another country.
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Picture Fists Full of Kisses
Ease children's back-to-school jitters with this primary grade lesson based on the book The Kissing Hand by Ruth E. Harper. Starting off with a singing of the song "I Wish I Had a Little Red Box", children go on to discuss and...
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Bookbag Ideas: Collection -- Part 2
Pupils create their own bookbags to fill with books. They are to use the bookbags to take home books to read with their parents.
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The Gingerbread Friend Is Loose!
Students explore the story of the Gingerbread Man, and compare the story's neighbors and neighborhoods with those of their school. They bake Gingerbread Friends cookies, retell the story, take a neighborhood walk, and create a class book.
Chicago Botanic Garden
Reflecting on What I Learned About Climate Change
After three eye-opening lessons about our environment, scholars revisit a 10-question survey, reflect on their new-found knowledge, and take action by writing to a representative or creating a public service announcement about...
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Convince Me! A Persuasive Writing Unit for 2nd Grade
Elementary learners are not often shy about expressing what they want, but they could use a little help organizing their arguments. Help young writers work through a series of persuasive writing exercises that emphasize the importance of...
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Community Helpers
In this community helpers learning exercise, students review, discuss and answer eight sentences regarding community helpers and then place them in a crossword puzzle.
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Community Helpers
In this history learning exercise, students complete eight sentences involving community helpers and then place their answers in a crossword puzzle.
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Ocean Animals - Fill in the Missing Vowels
Students look at 8 pictures of ocean animals and fill in the missing vowel for each ocean animal. This activity is a very goo way for young learners to practice their vowel sounds and spelling rules.
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Healthy Hearts Fitness Night
Students and parents engage in fitness activities which will be located at various fitness stations. Some stations are self-monitored (i.e. rope jumping, walk/run obstacle course) while others are taught by the physical education...
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Computer (Keyboarding)
Students participate in a floor game to learn the keys on the keyboard. They use their feet to hit the correct letter on the floor.
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Every Student Counts: Building a Positive Learning Environment
Join in the effort to end bullying through building a positive learning environment for everyone.