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Introduction to Indians and the First Thanksgiving

For Teachers K
Students use yarn to create a timeline of the first Thanksgiving. After a class discussion, they view pictures of artifacts and Native Americans to identify the tools and items present during the first Thanksgiving. In groups, they...
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It's About Time

For Teachers K
Students in a kindergarten class are introduced to the concept of time. Individually, they compare the current year to their birth year to discover their age. As a class, they practice reading a digital and analog clock and create their...
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Turkeys

For Students Pre-K - K
In this Thanksgiving worksheet, students analyze eight pictures of turkeys. Students circle the two illustrations that are different.
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Thanksgiving Dinner

For Students Pre-K - K
In this holiday instructional activity, students analyze six pictures of a Thanksgiving dinner. Students circle the two illustrations that are different.
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Valentine

For Students Pre-K - K
In this holiday worksheet, students write the beginning letter of nine pictures. Each picture begins with a letter from the word Valentine.
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Lace a Pumpkin

For Students K - 1st
For this pumpkin activity, students will practice lacing by using yarn with glue on the ends. Students will lace the yarn through holes punched on a picture of a pumpkin glued to construction paper.
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Class Rules (Responsible Personal Conduct)

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students consider the necessity of rules. In this citizenship lesson, students consider the reasons for rules as they are introduced to their classroom rules and procedures.
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Homelessness

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore the importance of soup kitchens. In this philanthropy lesson, students brainstorm ways they can be philanthropists. Students watch a puppet show about a young girl who doesn't have enough to eat at home and has to go...
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Making Santas

For Teachers K
Students construct Santas. In this holiday lesson, students demonstrate how to cut with scissors and glue with glue sticks to create their own Santas from paper and felt. Students work on developing their fine motor skills.
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Making Valentine's Day Cards

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars construct Valentine's Day cards. In this holiday lesson, students use felt, construction paper, markers, and glue to create unique Valentine's Day cards.
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Trading Post Simulation

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore the concept of trade. In this trade lesson, students simulate a trade store. Students are divided into two groups. Half the class runs the store, half the class are customers. Students try to trade goods and services in...
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Kindness Feels Good/Reading Kindness Books

For Teachers K - 6th
Students complete acts of kindness. In this kindness and compassion lesson, students read books about acts of kindness and complete various activities each month to show kindness.
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Indian Village ( Totem Poles)

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners become familiar with Indian culture and why they built totem poles.  In this totem pole lesson, students understand that totem were built to keep away evil spirits.  Learners create totem pole.
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Infant Baptism

For Teachers K - 2nd
In this baptism worksheet, students read a sentence about a baby being baptized. They fill in the blanks that represent 4 words about baptism.
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Listening to Other

For Students Pre-K - 5th
In this listening to others worksheet, learners read a set of guidelines on how to be a good listener, then complete a set of discussion questions based on a referenced DVD. Suggestions for writing assignments and activities are also given.
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The Alphabet is Historic

For Teachers K - 9th
Young scholars describe how the Phoenicians, Greeks and Romans passed down the alphabet through the generations. They compare and contrast the letters from early alphabets to the one of today and discuss how they are different. Using a...
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Making the World a More Beautiful Place

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students discover how they can contribute in a positive manner in their community. In this service learning instructional activity, students experience literature through the lens of responsible citizenship.
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People Who Work

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students chart volunteers they are familiar with in school, church or in the community. In this nonprofit jobs, lesson students understand that all members of a community need to take responsibility in that community. Students vote on...
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Sharing What is Ours

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore the concept of stewardship. In this service learning lesson, students discuss sharing and good manners. Students create sharing posters and learn a manners song.
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We Are Philanthropists- Soup service Families

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners complete a service project. In this philanthropy lesson, students gather with their families to discuss how they can give to others. Learners and their families prepare jars of dried soup mix that will be distributed to local...
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Share Your Bread

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students understand how they can participate to help people in need. In this tzedakah lesson, students organize a charity collection of food, coats, toys, or canned good. Students present information about their drive in groups of two...
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Family Folklore

For Teachers K - Higher Ed
Students complete activities to explore family folklore. In this folklore lesson, students define in writing family folklore, identify aspects of family folklife through discussions of their own traditions. Students identify examples of...
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Valentine's Day Coloring Page- Bear with Heart

For Students K - 2nd
In this Valentine's worksheet, students color a picture of a bear holding a heart. Students color 1 bear with a heart on this worksheet.
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Maps in Kindergarten: Rosie’s Walk

For Teachers K
Students are read, Rosie's Walk by Pat Hutchins. In this sequencing lesson plan, students discover the importance of knowing how to create a map and read it. They listen to the story and complete various map making activities.

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