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Saturday Fun Machine

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First graders examine and discuss what they like to do in their leisure time. They identify various activities, compare them to other students' activities, and draw a picture of their favorite things to do on a Saturday.

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leisure activities, saturday activities, social studies
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Grade
1st
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning

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