Students engage in a instructional activity that is concerned with the reading of "Jack and Jill" with the help of a poster to set the context for class activities like discussion. They read the story and fill in the blanks for the words...

In this suffix activity, students add -ous to a base word from the box to complete the sentences. Students then complete a challenge section.

Students listen to the story Pumpkin Eye by Denise Fleming to enjoy the colorful illustrations and to learn about an important ingredient in a pumpkin squares recipe the class will be using. In this cooking lesson, students assist the...

Students can turn the block area into a travel agency. In this early childhood problem solving lesson, students use creative-thinking and language skills as they design a play environment.

Learners calculate the cost of painting a room. In this surface area lesson, students create a scale model from provided dimensions of a bedroom. Groups use area formulas to find square footage, from which materials and labor costs are...

Students define the term philanthropy and find examples of it in everyday life. In this philanthropy instructional activity, students try to define philanthropy and illustrate it. Students then work in groups to define the term and...

In this subject and verb agreement learning exercise, learners complete a 25 question assessment on the proper use of "there is" and "there are". Students complete sentences, choose the correct form and write sentences using these words.

Learners collect pennies to donate to charity and calculate the number of pennies.  In this penny counting lesson, students group pennies in tens and count how many dollars and cents they have.  Learners read a book about...

Students explore what a leader represents. In this social science lesson, students discuss what the traits, qualities, or characteristics are of a leader. Students also understand that leaders existed in America's past and in the present...

Students define the attributes of God and find natural examples of these attributes in creation.  In this attributes of God lesson, students discuss how God's attributes are shown in nature.  Students work in groups to find...

First graders study the symbols on the Kansas flag. In this social studies instructional activity, 1st graders read about the symbols on the state flag. Students create a flag folder and complete word work assignment for each of the...

Learners explore Halloween by examining pumpkins in class. In this pumpkin observation lesson, students discuss the method in which pumpkins are grown and the time line it takes a pumpkin to grow from a seed. Learners read a pumpkin poem...

Students explore the Mexican mask-making tradition and create maks that tell stories. They desribe how art tells stories and examine early Mexican culture in California.

Students become more familiar with the letter and sound of h by using the poem, Humpty Dumpty. They are given a sequencing sheet, a pair of scissors, crayons, and a piece of construction paper and told to put pictures in the correct order.

Students decipher two teacher chosen mystery constellations a month. They listen to stories, explain what they know about constellations and name the mystery constellation.

Young scholars volunteer for the International Coastal Cleanup. They describe the purpose of the Lake Michigan Foundation and a history of the dunes. They reflect on their experiences with writing.

Students differentiate between philanthropists and celebrities. They brainstorm a list of philanthropists and write formal letters to them. They can write to past or present philanthropists from a teacher-provided list or the one...

Fourth graders construct a miniature robot using recyclable materials. They write a descriptive explanation from the robot's point of view explaining how it aid in protecting the environment.

Students form small, cooperative learning groups, research a major Chinese dynasty and present their findings to the classroom in this multi-day instructional activity adaptable to many different age levels.

Students listen to The Ballad of Ira Hayes and write paragraphs about his character. In this The Witch of Goingsnake activity, students read the verses and chorus of the ballad aloud and make notes about Ira Hayes. Students write a...

Learners consider how World War II impacted Holocaust survivors. In this Holocaust lesson, students visit selected websites to discover information about the concentration camps, their conditions, and how survivors...

In this activity, children will share their favorite jokes, riddles, and stories during a special class giggle time.

First graders explore community jobs. They examine the responsibilities and contributions of teachers, police officers, firefighters and doctors. Students draw illustrations and tell about a profession of their choice.