Read Mary Ann Hoberman's book A House is a House for Me to introduce the idea that a library is a house for shelves of books. Young readers practice alphabetizing in the picture book (easy fiction) section of the library. They learn how...

Making the transition to a higher-tech school library or computer lab? This plan suggests 5th graders undertake a scavenger hunt and make a PowerPoint to educate younger schoolmates about how to use information resources in an...

Third graders explore the arrangement of nonfiction. In this library skills instructional activity, 3rd graders examine Dewey Decimal classification as they collaborate to locate nonfiction materials in the library/media center.

Third graders create a table of contents. In this library skills lesson plan, 3rd graders read Welcome to the White House and use the provided worksheet to create a table of contents for the book.

Second graders explore the purpose of a dictionary. In this library media lesson plan, 2nd graders explore My First Dictionary and identify guidewords, entry words, and captions. Students list ways they can use the dictionary.

Second graders work with a partner. In this library skills lesson, 2nd graders watch a demonstration on how to find a word in a dictionary. Students practice finding words in the dictionary with a partner.

Third graders find books. In this library lesson, 3rd graders use the Dewey Decimal System to find books and determine the shelves they are located on.

Students develop proper work and personal skills that will enable them to become competent and confident adults. Students analyze basic nutritional habits. Students evaluate sport/athletic food patterns.

Fourth graders explore the information of the index of the Constitution. In this Constitution and Bill of Rights lesson, 4th graders complete a worksheet by locating keywords in the index. Students understand the importance of using an...

Second graders learn to identify the parts of a book. In this book parts instructional activity, 2nd graders learn the names of book parts by participating in a teacher led instructional activity in which they look at transparencies....

Third graders read and research the features of the White House.In this President's Place instructional activity, 3rd graders read an article determine the main idea. Students understand how to footnote an article.

Students practice using tips when working with small children. They discuss reactions of children given certain situations. They also research careers that focus on the development of children.

Students review their notes on fruit as provided by the teacher. They then play a game called Fruit Bingo to identify the different types of fruit and their classifications. Each student receivec a bingo card. Finally, students identify...