Transportation--It's All Around You!

Here is a well-developed series of lessons designed for second graders which will lead them to a greater understanding of what makes up a community. Here are some of the essential questions addressed in the lesson: Who helps you in your...

Celebrate the uniqueness of your students with this character building lesson series. In order to learn about and appreciate diversity and individuality, children create All About Me books by cutting out and drawing pictures that...

Students explore the concept of self-esteem. In this self-esteem lesson, students discuss the likenesses and differences among classmates using a Venn Diagram. Students illustrate one way they are different from their friends. 

Trying to approach measuring in a fun and interactive way? You found it! This learning exercise has young learners first cut out two "rulers" - one with simple units marked, and another with blank squares. They begin by going around...

Create heart-shaped collages with tear art. A Valentine's Day assignment takes kids through the process of tearing paper and gluing it back together to make beautiful collages. A number of extension activities tie the lessons together...

Human graphs, anyone? Did you eat fruit today? What is your favorite costume? Have your K – 6 learners graph the responses. Early elementary grades may count and compare while upper grades compare responses of different groups or make...

A video discusses the American traditions associated with Christmas including gift-giving, decorating, going to church, and spending time with loved ones.

Learners participate in a variety of emergent and early-literacy activities based on a "friendship" theme. Students listen to the book Do You Want to Be My Friend by Eric Carle, then echo read, choral read, and independently read...

This is a strange question; but what kind of vessel would you be and why? After examining images of a large Inca jug, the class sets to writing a creative narrative that answers that very interesting question. They start by researching...

The New Year is a time for reflecting on the previous year in order to make resolutions and set goals for self improvement. With multiple suggestions towards becoming a better classmate, student, friend, and healthy person, the resource...