Introduction to Call and Response

Make a study of producers and consumers with an updated version of the classic story The Little Red Hen (this one is called The Little Red Hen Makes a Pizza). After reading and discussing the story and terms, learners practice being...

First graders develop their individual singing abilities to match pitch and sing in tune.  In this developing accurate vocal pitch activity, 1st graders imitate the teacher's singing by echo-singing, alone, and with others, in a...

Having fresh, clean drinking water is a privilege many people take for granted. Help raise awareness about the scarcity of water and the importance of conservation by discussing different ways water is used in everyday life. Brainstorm...

Here's a great way to combine environmental science with art. Kids use recycled materials to create their own Gawu, a tapestry made of discards. Although designed for special education classrooms, the activity is sure to engage all...

What's the difference between story reading and story telling? Participants in a summer enrichment program learn all about the difference as they listen to famous speeches, engage in dramatic readings, and craft their own short stories...

Summer slide. Alas, not a term synonymous with a type of sliding board, summer slide refers to the fact that learning slips during summer break, especially in the areas of spelling and math facts. Enrich summer break with a...

It's never too early to learn how to be a responsible citizen! Learners listen to stories describing healthy anger management strategies and how to interact well with other (titles recommended). They are guided in a song about shaking...

Use dance and song to help your charges in adding whole numbers to 10. In this adding to 10 lesson plan, learners become the manipulatives as you add them.

Students study the folk music and dance of the island of Mauritius. In this music and dance lesson, students study the style of music and dance that is called sega. They learn about how the traditional music comes from the islands off...

Students become responsible and involved citizens. In this t-shirt printing instructional activity students design and create a teeshirt with a message about citizenship and responsibility. Natural objects are used as stamps.