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Exploring Neighborhoods through Art

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore neighborhoods. In this color and social studies cross-curriculum lesson, students listen to Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson, then compare and contrast neighborhoods. Students mix primary colors to make...
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Shapes in Art, Shapes in Body

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore body movement.  In this shapes and dance lesson, students demonstrate body movements and positions that resemble simple shapes.  Students read I Spy Shapes in Art by Lucy Micklethwait and choose shapes from the book to...
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Kindergarten-sight Words Fall Colors

For Teachers K - 1st
Students listen to the poem Fall Colors and find their favorite Fall color.  In this Fall color lesson, students recognize the Fall color words.  Students make leaf prints with their favorite colors. Students talk about their leaf prints.
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Retell the Story

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students identify bias in books. In this character education instructional activity, students read a text and discuss any gender or racial bias which may be present. Students retell and rewrite the story in a fair way.
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Introduce Vocabulary: Ruby the Copycat

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students analyze tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson, students explore vocabulary words used in Ruby the Copycat. Students assess the meaning of new vocabulary words and record their new words in a word journal.
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Dinosaurs 1: Where are the Dinosaurs?

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students investigate world history by creating a diorama in class. In this dinosaur extinction lesson, students read assigned text discussing the time frame of the dinosaurs residence on Earth and their eventual demise. Students recreate...
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Taking Care of a Baby

For Teachers K - 2nd
Caring for a newborn is harder than it looks! Elementary pupils learn more about taking care of babies with an age-appropriate instructional activity that addresses how babies grow inside their mothers, what they need to grow, and how...
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Reflection with a Friend

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students listen to story and respond with illustrations and comments.
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Henry Builds A Cabin

For Teachers K - 1st
Young scholars listen to the book "Henry Builds a Cabin." They design a cabin using Lego pieces based on information from the story.
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Sense of Sight Lesson

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Young scholars sequence what they saw in the book Maisy's Nature Walk. In this sequencing lesson plan, the teacher reads the book and the children listen and observe. Once the book is read, the students have to sequence what Maisy saw on...
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Let's Learn about Fish

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars explore fish. In this aquatic life science lesson, students complete a KWL chart about fish, listen to What's it Like to be a Fish?, and observe a classroom aquarium or take a trip to a local aquarium. Young scholars...
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What's in it and Who Eats it?

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore farming by illustrating images. In this livestock lesson, 1st graders discuss what types of plants are used to feed livestock animals and how pets and humans eat the livestock animals. Students draw images of what...
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The Pilgrims' First Thanksgiving

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Young scholars explore holidays by participating in class singing activities. In this Thanksgiving history lesson, students discuss the importance of Thanksgiving Day and read several poems which discuss the history of Thanksgiving....
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Apples, Apples, Apples

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students complete activities using apples that help improve their science, math, and reading skills. In this apple lesson, students read the book Apples, Apples Apples and visit an orchard or farmer's market to buy a variety of apples....
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Are You Sure They Lived Happily Ever After?

For Teachers 1st - Higher Ed
Young scholars listen to a read aloud of Jon Scieszka's, The Frog Prince. They predict what happens after the frog prince marries his princess.
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Measuring Marvels

For Teachers K - 8th
Students discover how units of measurement help people to categorize objects. In this measurement lesson plan, students discuss various units of measurement, use creativity to invent new possible units of measure, and learn the history...
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Guided Reading: Family Picnic

For Teachers K - 1st
Students blend phonemes. For this guided reading lesson, students create words by blending isolated phonemes. Students read a book discussing families.
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Guided Reading: Jump Rope

For Teachers K - 1st
Students blend phonemes to decode words. In this guided reading lesson plan, students evaluate different comprehension strategies to aid reading.  Students make predictions based on picture clues and use patterned sentences to facilitate...
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Yes, You Can!

For Teachers K - 3rd
Young scholars examine the concept of encouragement. In this encouragement and character lesson, students participate in an active read aloud of Mary Grace's, Amazing Grace. They draw a picture in their journal of a time that they needed...
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Guided Reading: My Horse

For Teachers K - 1st
Students read patterned sentences. In this guided reading lesson, students use one to one matching and picture clues to aid comprehension. Cross-curricular activities are provided.
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The Gingerbread Person

For Teachers K - 2nd
Pupils think about what it means to be intelligent and fast (able to run)/athletic. After listening to the story, 'The Gingerbread Boy,' students write their own stories about a gingerbread girl and a female fox.
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Do Something Beautiful

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students recognize philanthropy in literature. In this philanthropy lesson, students read the book Something Beautiful by Sharon Wyeth and discuss how the character performed acts of philanthropy. Students write a reflection in a journal.
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Hunger and Homelessness

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners graph and then reflect on how they would feel if they didn't have a snack when they were hungry. In this hunger and homelessness lesson, students listen to the story "Lucky Money" and act out parts of the story. Learners discuss...
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Sequencing Stories

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Learners explore dramatization. In this literacy fluency and drama lesson, students listen to the story Mop Top by Don Freeman and add related sounds at the appropriate times. Learners role play, pantomime, and add sounds to  create a...

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