The Sahara Desert

What can a quarter possibly teach young learners about desert ecosystems? More than you might think. After displaying and discussing the included picture of the Arizona state quarter, the class participates in a series of...

Introduce this abstract art to your class; they must chose ordinary classroom objects and shapes to paint with watercolors. The overlapping effect will create a fun, abstract piece of art!

It's the first day of school and the class pet has gone missing! Children try to find the runaway rabbit in a fun hidden picture worksheet.

Support young learners as they expand their cultural awareness with this list of children's literature on countries from around the globe. Including both fictional and non-fictional texts. This resource will help...

Create a fun song for your young learners! It should include each of their names and use rhyme to make it memorable. Then show the class a picture dictionary, and have learners make their own class dictionary! If you have time, consider...

Learners discover the human and physical characteristics of desert regions. In this regions instructional activity, students describe deserts around the world, discuss animals, vegetation, water conservation, and how humans can care for...

Students spend time examining pictures from different books on Egypt and the pyramids. Using construction paper, they draw what they believe the desert looks like based on the pictures. To end the lesson, they use watercolor paint to...

Learners explore water usage around the world.  In this "water" social studies instructional activity, students brainstorm ways in which water is used.  Learners visit the Water in Africa website to view pictures of water usage...

Children's Day is a beloved Japanese holiday with many colorful and engaging traditions. On this national holiday celebrated yearly on May 5, children are honored for their strengths and given good wishes for happiness. Your younger...