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Peace Calendar
Students discover ways to make the world a peaceful place. In this humanity lesson plan, students read the book Peace Begins with You by Katerine Sholes, then discuss how they can have a peaceful impact on their society. Students mark...
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Calendar and Opening
Young scholars review the days of the week and tell what the current day is by singing a song. They fill in the sentence telling the day of the week it is and then discuss what day yesterday was and the name of the day tomorrow and then...
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Days of the Week
Bring some order to young children's understanding of the days of the week with this set of printable word cards. Though very simple, the uses of these classroom displays are limited only by your creativity and imagination.
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Schedules and Elapsed Time
Students answer questions about elapsed time in the calendar. In this elapsed time lesson plan, students discuss a schedule that is given to them, and then answer questions about time passing on a March calendar page.
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Leap Year
In this Leap Year reading comprehension worksheet, can learn about the various types of calendars (lunar, solar, etc.) and answer 7 multiple choice questions. Also included is a word search of key terms.
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Glyph: The Year of the Tiger
In this Chinese calendar activity, students read about the Year of the Tiger and the common attributes of people born in those years. Following 12 directions, students color the tiger picture in different colors depending on their own...
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Glyph: The Year of the Rabbit
In this glyph coloring learning exercise, students read the attributes of a person born in the Year of the Rabbit. Students color the rabbit glyph page according to how they see themselves in terms of 12 personality traits.
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Glyph: The Year of the Sheep
In this Year of the Sheep worksheet, students read about the common characteristics of people born in the Year of the Sheep. Students color a sheep glyph according to 12 personal attributes.
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Glyph: The Year of the Snake
In this glyph coloring worksheet, students read about the attributes of people born in the Year of the Snake. Students follow the 12 directions for coloring the snake according to personal character traits.
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Weather Calendar
In this weather calendar worksheet, students read the calendar and identify the type of weather that occurred on that date. They also determine the total number of days that were cloudy, sunny, etc. There are 9 questions on this...
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December 13 - National Cocoa Day
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that December 13th is 'National Cocoa Day.' Students write which they would like to read while drinking hot cocoa.
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Units of Time: Calendar
In this units of time learning exercise, students first read the information about calendars, days, hours, weeks, years. Students solve 30 problems. Note: This page was intended to be an online activity, but can be completed with pencil...
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Cloze Instruction And Herringbone Technique
Students sort out important information and create a visual framework for reviewing in the future. They organize a large quantity of information thus helping with learning and remembering details, cause and effect, comparison and...
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Celebrations: Hanukkah
Connect reading comprehension strategies with the traditions of Hanukkah with an informative lesson plan. As learners read about the history of Hanukkah, the significance of the menorah, and the ways Hanukkah is celebrated today, they...
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Introduction to Hours & Minutes
First graders identify, interpret, and gain proficiency in using a clock to tell time to the hour and determine how many minutes are in an hour. They identify and list what they do as they travel through their dayand how much time you...
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Phases of Life Poster Project
Now this is a clever approach to familiarizing aspiring astronomers with the phases of the moon! They first record the specific dates for ten special events in their lives. Then they use an online moon phase calendar to find out which...
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Case of the Missing Pumpkin
Scientists define and discuss decomposition, and watch pumpkins decompose and return to soil in classroom experiment. They record the date the experiment began, chart changes in pumpkins on a calendar, count how many days it takes...
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It's About Time
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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Islam - Ramadan, The Month of Ramadan
In this Ramadan instructional activity, students illustrate their knowledge of the dates and activities that occur during the Islamic holy month. Students are asked several true/false questions regarding Ramadan as well as fill in the...
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Calendar & Weather Book
Second graders track weather patterns through the school year. They take daily readings and record them in a weather book.
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Seismic Calendar
Students discover how often earthquakes happen in a region of their choice. In this science lesson, students use online resouces to help them do their investigations. Students make their own map of their region and show how many...
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Quel temps fait-il?
Hit all the basics with this lesson plan, focusing on weather, greetings, and dates! Start by singing a weather related song ("Quel temps fait-il by Barbara MacArthur is suggested), and then read a story about getting ready for school....
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Identifying Verb Tenses
How many different verb tenses are there? When do you use each? After introducing the different tenses with your upper elementary schoolers, have them read through a series of sentences, underline the verb in each sentence, and then...
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Froggy Gets Dressed
Froggy wants to know: what are you wearing? Lead young Spanish learners through a review of weather-related terms before reading the popular children's book Froggy Gets Dressed. Then, using a froggy puppet, discuss what you're wearing...