Students construct paper. In this applied Science lesson plan, students create paper using lint. Students investigate the different fibers in their homes.

Second graders identify and name fractional parts through the use of mud pie manipulatives. In this fractional manipulatives lesson, 2nd graders identify and label halves, thirds, fourths, sixths, eighths, and tenths and order them...

American traditions of Thanksgiving come to life through culinary activities. Young chefs practice cooking a turkey and setting a table for a Thanksgiving family feast. They use math and reading skills to follow directions and measure...

Second graders complete many cross categorical activities about apples. In this apples lesson plan, 2nd graders cook with apples, make a mobile, finger-paint, write a story about apples, and more. Students read poetry and complete math...

Youngsters improve their measuring and counting skills using sunflowers. They view pictures painted by Van Gogh. Everyone works in groups to measure sunflowers and record their findings, and they all use sunflower seeds to create...

Students estimate measurements in real world problem situations. In this estimation lesson, students read the book Pancakes, Pancakes and estimate how many cups equal a pint, quart, and gallon. Students test their estimations by...

Students explore counting money. In this money counting and gingerbread house construction instructional activity, students use a calculator to determine how much and what type of candy they can buy given 25 cents.  Students...

Students follow a recipe to make ice cream. For this ice cream lesson plan, students make their own ice cream by measuring out ingredients and following directions.

Students listen to the story Pumpkin Eye by Denise Fleming to enjoy the colorful illustrations and to learn about an important ingredient in a pumpkin squares recipe the class will be using. In this cooking lesson, students assist the...

Students identify various patterns. In this patterns lesson, students assemble paper flowers by using patterns. Students discuss how they constructed their flower.

Students participate in a variety of activities to learn about apples. Students graph apples, learn about apple uses, taste apples, and observe what happens when apples are dipped in lemon juice.

Learners explore space shapes learning about edges, corners, and faces. They enjoy shape soup as a culminating activity.

Students examine various closed and open figures. They decide which letters have closed figures. Then they receive a pre-made name card and decorate every closed figure in their name.

Second graders make a chart comparing Roman numerals and our number system using toothpicks and construction paper. This clever lesson has students use toothpicks to create Roman Numeral translations for standard numbers.

Students create their own play dough to use for art projects. In this art lesson plan, students measure, pour and mix the ingredients to make their own play dough. Then, students use the clay to create their own sculptures.

Pupils make chocolate chip cookies. In this cooking lesson plan, students follow a recipe by doing each step in sequence.

Students explore a variety of classroom stations about apples and Johnny Appleseed.

Learners explore the concept of healthy treats. In this healthy food activity, students read ingredients and create healthy Halloween treats.  Learners also practice the skill of congruent shapes by drawing healthy foods. 

Students try different mediums to create works of art. Have students then decide what colors to put onto the glue. The colored sand can be sprinkles on by hand of shaken on by using salt or pepper shakers.