Students graph fruit. In this graphing lesson students create a graph using fruit label stickers. Students place a sticker on the graph when the fruit has been consumed.

Young scholars watch the video Alexander Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday.

Students examine the types of celebrations around the world. They create pictures of animals speaking another language than their own and draw flags of countries around the world. They also retell a folktale to their classmates.

Students develop confidence to face up to problems and fears in order to deal with them safely. They recognize that family and friends should care for each other. Students go through a series of activities that they interact with,...

students make booklets about each of the following: reptiles, birds, plants, animals and buffalo. Each was information and contained the facts covered in class. they research one specific area in which they were especially interested....

Students improve their reading fluency through the use of various strategies. After reviewing decoding and rereading strategies, students complete a timed assessment of their words read per minute. Their words per minute are recorded...

Second graders draw a model using correctly formed geometric shapes. In this geometric shapes lesson, 2nd graders notice geometric shapes in the world around them and accurately draw these shapes.

Students study astronomy. In preparation for a field trip to a planetarium, students discuss the stars, planets, and light. They explore the importance of the north star and constellations. The Digitarium system is used to assist the...

Students explore the Earth and its rotation. Volunteers model the sun-Earth system to demonstrate that the Earth rotates around the sun. In groups, students simulate "traveling" around the sun and discuss when it is night and day.

Students practice their decoding skills to increase reading fluency. They use timed reading to observe the rate at which they read. They work in small groups to read a book in a time situation.

Second graders observe and demonstrate how to measure different objects. They listen to the book "Corduroy," and measure different aspects of a teddy bear, discuss how to measure using a variety of units of measurement, and complete a...

Students solve for fractions using a pizza. In this fraction lesson plan, students listen to a read aloud, decorate pizzas, then cut their pizzas apart to show equivalent fractions. Once their pizzas are cut apart, they share different...

Students explore bullying and positive self concept with Molly Lou Melon. In this Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon lesson, students determines the main idea and essential message from text.

In this "oa" word search worksheet, students locate and circle the 5 "oa" words listed in the word bank within the word puzzle. Students also fill in the blanks in 4 words with the letters "oa".

Students identify ways families save money. In this financial lesson, students read the book A Chair for My Mother and discuss ways to save money. Students identify coin values and practice counting money.

Students discover how they can contribute in a positive manner in their community. In this service learning lesson, students experience literature through the lens of responsible citizenship.

Students discover the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students define the word philanthropist and create a flip-book based on The Lion and the Mouse.

Students investigate the Pilgrims and their journey. In this history lesson, students role play the journey of the Pilgrims and discuss the conditions of the Mayflower. Students record their feelings about the "journey" in a journal.

Students practice giving compliments and using words of praise. In this vocabulary lesson plan, students listen to the parable Yettle's Feathers and determine ways to use speech in positive ways instead of through rumors, tattling and...

Students interview senior citizens. In this communications lesson, students read the book Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge and discuss how to be sensitive to people of a different generation. Students develop interview questions and...

Students discover the qualities of friends. For this character education lesson, students read the poem "Coke-bottle Brown" by Nikki Grimes. Students then discuss the Golden Rule and how it applies to friendships. 

Students honor African Americans in history. In this celebrating achievements lesson, students plan, design, and implement ways to honor persons in African American history during Black History Month.

Students complete activities for an apple themed lesson. In this math and language arts lesson, students read an apple book and guess how many seeds are in an apple. Students draw pictures of apples and use a bobby pin to take the seeds...

Students design their own cultural calendar.  For this calendar making lesson, students decide on a culture for a calendar theme and discuss how calendars differ from the US calendar.  Students create their own calendar using a...