Community Map

Help youngsters identify who around them has power and authority as part of a general discussion about local environment and community.

In this community map worksheet, students practice their map reading skills as they use the map key to determine the locations of community places on the map.

What does a philanthropist do? Help your class explore philanthropy using character development and literacy ideas. Learners will define and give examples of philanthropy, listen to The Lion and the Mouse, discuss how the characters help...

Looking for ideas on ways to recognize Veteran's Day? Check out this 92-page packet that includes exercises designed for all grade levels. Reading passages detail the history of the holiday, research projects get individuals involved in...

Teach children about all the people that help to make our communities safe and healthy places to live with this printable book. From firefighters and mail carriers to doctors and trash collectors, students practice reading as they...

Young scholars explore forest communities.  In this biology and ecosystems science lesson, students view National Park web sites and identify specific plants and animals.  Young scholars sort pictures into groups of animals or plants and...

Students explore bullying.  In this character development lesson, students discuss verbal and nonverbal bullying. Using the "sticks and stones" adage, students write a sentence describing a hurtful act on a gray piece of paper, crumple...

Young scholars examine homes and shelter around the world. They compare their own home to other homes, develop a Venn diagram, define shelter, create a cutout of a home, and write about the value of having a home.

Students explore the concepts of community. In this communities lesson, students listen and respond to the story of The Little Red Hen and discuss ways to contribute to their own community. Students recognize the importance of...

Create a supportive environment. Get your students to work together cooperatively by making and keeping goals. The goal of this lesson is to build a classroom community through goal-setting, decision-making, and positive reinforcement.