Students explore language arts by reading a children's book in class. In this vocabulary identification lesson, students read the book The Grouchy Ladybug and answer study questions about the story. Students define a list of vocabulary...

Students read books and draw pictures about what a scientist does. In this scientist lesson plan, students brainstorm together of all the things a scientist does.

Second graders create a classroom resource book for substitutes to help them feel more comfortable and familiar with faces and procedures in our classroom and school. They develop skill in using a digital camera and computer technology.

Young scholars are read "Harold and the Purple Crayon. Using the same technique, they draw their own one-line design but use various drawing techniques to do so. They measure the line and if time permits they draw other lines in...

Using the book My Red Balloon by Eve Bunting, Kindergartners will gain an understanding that stories often have solutions. Using Eve Bunting's book as an example the teacher will identify the solution to the story and...

Learners explore language arts by reading a non-fiction story in class. In this three tiered vocabulary lesson, students read the book Frida and discuss the real life Frida and her story.  Learners identify vocabulary terms in the...

Students explore language arts by reading a classic book in class. In this story vocabulary lesson, students read the book Into the A, B, Sea and identify the use of specific vocabulary words. Students define the story vocabulary words...

Students read books, learn about the letter p, and eat goldfish crackers all to learn about penguins. In this penguins lesson plan, students also color black and white pictures of penguins.

Students explore language arts by reading a children's book in class. In this story vocabulary lesson, students read the book Night Shift Daddy and identify the use of specific vocabulary words. Students utilize the vocabulary terms to...

Students read the story We're Going on a Leaf Hunt and read companion stories, make leaves, work with rhyming and word families, and more. In this reading lesson plan, students take 5 days to read the book.

Students use distances on a map to draw a route, give directions, and follow directions. In this map lesson plan, students explain their route and directions orally.

What information would you find in an almanac that you would not find in an atlas? What is the difference between a dictionary and a thesaurus? Using a Cite Your Sites worksheet on which they record their observations, groups participate...

This is the cutest reference materials activity ever! Researchers complete six sentences on baby animal names, continuing the pattern by writing five more sentences about other animals from their research. They use a thesaurus to look up...

Students research climatic and soil conditions for growing cranberries and illustrate how cranberries grow. They research how cranberries are used past and present and create an a-b-c book on cranberries.

Practice correct table setting procedures and identify acceptable manners and etiquette skills to be used with meal service. Your class will practice table manners and introductions and create a real working atmosphere with customers....

What is the difference between primary and secondary sources? Help your middle schoolers develop a knowledge of appropriate sources to use when doing accurate research. They develop unique ways to incorporate literature in historical...

Students explore historical events by writing a research paper using personification.

Students explore an assigned state. In this United States geography lesson, students identify facts and figures related to a particular state. Students use the Internet for research and create a PowerPoint presentation displaying these...

The classic book, Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs lesson, is used to help readers compare and contrast the weather in Chewandswallow to their own town. Learners write their own fantasy weather story. This lesson is intended to be an...

Practice personal pronouns with a special focus on subject and object pronouns. Learners read 20 sentences and circle the subject or object pronoun in each. They note which is present with an S or an O.

Show your mathematicians how division is used in the real world. These realistic scenarios offer 10 opportunities for beginners to practice their division skills, showing their work in the space provided. The problems are short and...

Short but sweet. Younger learners will view images and hear about the characteristics that make-up mammals, they will then discuss why a particular animal is, or is not, a mammal providing specific details. They will then create a mammal...

Talking in front of others can be intimidating, especially when you aren't speaking in your native language. Put your English language learners at ease before a class presentation. They can follow these tips to give relaxed and effective...

Map maker, map maker, make me a map! Your class can sing this tune as they work to create their own regional maps by taping paper to the wall, projecting an overhead transparency image, and tracing. Where this lesson plan intends for the...