Here is a well-designed, very thorough lesson plan on mapping for very young children. Within the six-page plan, you will find everything you need to implement the lesson. They will identify various landforms found in Colorado on a map,...

Make origami ducks with your class to reinforce geometry concepts and vocabulary; develop fine motor and visual translation skills; and enrich study of Japanese culture, the pond habitat, or migration. Create a whole group "worksheet"...

Looking to introduce some text-based questions into your ELA lessons? Practice the kinds of skills the Common Core demands with the seven text-based questions and the essay prompt provided here. Designed to be a three-day instructional...

Students participate in a service project about improving air quality. In this air quality lesson, students understand the problems and solutions for improvement of air quality issues. Students discuss and choose an air quality service...

Students study the Wampanoag tribe to learn about the importance of the herring to their culture. In this Wampanoag lesson, students read information and complete multiple activities to learn about the role of the herring fish in the...

Students compare and contrast common animals children love and have as pets in Japan and America in this early elementary lesson. The culminating project is an original work of art by each student depicting an animal of their choice.

Students research a frog's life cycle and habitat using books, the Internet and lecture. Students make origami frogs, write letters to Toad from Arnold Lobel's "Frog and Toad" and participate in a simulated camouflage activity.

Learners are introduced to the state quarter program and examine the Colorado state quarter. They locate Colorado on a map and create a map with a key. They discuss the state motto and examine pictures of the state's geographical features.

In this printing practice instructional activity, students trace four examples of Zaner-Bloser upper and lower case letter d. Students practice these letters and also write the words "duck" and "dragonfly."

For this printing practice worksheet, students trace 4 dotted examples of Zaner-Bloser upper and lower case letter B. Students practice writing the word "beaver" on the lines provided.

For this printing the letter "s" worksheet, learners practice their printing skills as they trace the uppercase and lowercase letters on the worksheet. Students also practice printing 3 words that begin with the letter.

In this printing the letter "t" worksheet, students practice their printing skills as they trace the uppercase and lowercase letters on the worksheet. Students also practice printing 2 words that begin with the letter.

Students explore the life and philosophy of Henry David Thoreau. Students watch a slide show on Henry David Thoreau. They visit a quiet, tranquil location and observe nature. After reading and discussing Thoreau's works, students create...

In this letter f printing practice worksheet, students practice tracing the upper and lower case letter f, then write the words frog, fly and flamingo.

For this letter e printing practice worksheet, students trace the upper and lower case letter, then practice writing the word 'earthworm.'

In this letter G printing practice worksheet, students trace the upper and lower case letter, then practice writing them, along with the words 'goose' and 'goldfish.' 

For this letter o printing practice worksheet, students trace and write the upper and lower case letter, then practice writing the word 'otter.'