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Science: Leaf Study
First graders go on a leaf-hunting expedition around the schoolyard. They determine from which trees they fell using identification cards. Students read several books about leaves and apply their artistic skills by using the collected...
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Eehh?" is for Eleven Elephants
Learners complete a variety of activities related to the short /e/ sound. As a class they recite a tongue twister, then trace and write the letter E. Students then listen to word pairs and identify the word containing the short /e/...
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You Are Awesome, Mr. Oo!
In this reading worksheet, students discover the short O sound and learn high frequency words "you" and "are" by making a book. Students assemble the 6 pages, then read the story which contains letter O words in the format "You are...
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Jake Baked the Cake Activity Card
In this reading learning exercise, students respond to the book Jake Baked the Cake by completing an activity at home with a parent. Students cut out 4 pictures and paste them on the page, matching the clue and rhyming pattern.
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Then What Happened?
Students complete activities about the story "Diary of a Worm", by Doreen Cronin. In this reading comprehension lesson, students make predictions and apply prior knowledge about the topic of the story. They actively listen as the book is...
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Egg to Chick
Students become familiar with the parts of the egg. In this development of an egg lesson, students understand the difference between a fertilized and unfertilized egg. Students and view pictures, while they record changes in a fertilized...
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Holiday Giving From the Classroom
Students participate in a holiday giving activity to learn about community involvement. In this community outreach lesson, students discuss giving and receiving as well as the gift of time. Students prepare songs and holiday cards to...
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Solving Simple Word Problems
In this word problem worksheet, students complete a set of 16 simple problems accompanied by pictures.
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Uncle Tom's Cabin
Students analyze the illustrations and cover of the book Uncle Tom's Cabin. In this Uncle Tom's Cabin lesson plan, students discuss the history elements of what they see in the illustrations and cover of the book.
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The True Story of Abbie Burgess
First graders read a story about Abbie Burgess. They identify at least three specific actions exhibiting traits of courage and responsibility. Students explore ways children and adults become heroes by helping others out in a time of...
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Do Something Beautiful
Students recognize philanthropy in literature. In this philanthropy lesson, students read the book Something Beautiful by Sharon Wyeth and discuss how the character performed acts of philanthropy. Students write a reflection in a journal.
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Faith Ringgold and Tar Beach
Students read the book, "Tar Beach," and examine the artist's use of fabric as an art medium. They each create a building and a picture of themselves flying, and a section of the fabric border to develop a class quilt.
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Magnificent Marsupials
Students have the opportunity to explore the life cycle of a kangaroo, and the differences and similarities between mother and baby as growth occurs from birth to adulthood. They draw pictures of the mother and the joey and compare them.
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Understanding Seasons
Students study the four different seasons: fall, winter, spring, and summer. They match the seasons with pictures that relate to them developing an understanding of the differences. They then complete the worksheet about the seasons.
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Rock Write-In-Roll
Students participate in physical education and classroom activities with their parents and families. To engage parent's in their student's educational process, students and family members spend part of an evening roller skating and the...
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Mike's Kite
Students explore the long /I/ sound as it is used in 'i_e' words. They recite a long /I/ tongue twister and use letterboxes to practice spelling 'i_e' words. In groups, they read a book with several long /I/ words and identify pictures...
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The Plain Train sat in the Rain
Students study the ai=/A/ grapheme by reading "James and the Good Day" with a partner and discussing it. Next, they recite a tongue twister focusing on the ai=/A/ correspondence. They make words using their letterboxes and letters before...
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Learning About Tint and Shade - Van Gogh
Students paint a picture inspired by Van Gogh's Starry Night, using various tones of the color blue. Students journal their thoughts and feelings about the painting and then analyzing a few questions given. Students title their paintings
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Bouncing and Dancing with B and D
Young scholars explore the differences between the letters b and d. They practice seeing the letters and hearing the sounds with words and tongue twisters. They practice letter formation for both letters and listen to the book, The...
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Sand & Water: Shape Search
Learners act as amateur archaeologists as they participate in their own "dig" to explore and record unusual shapes. In this shape exploration lesson, students use trowels and shovels to dig, and learn to sift the dirt with screens to...
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Classifying Dog Breeds
Students classify dog breeds. In this animal science lesson plan, students research various breeds of dogs on the Internet and classify breeds into small, medium, and large breeds. Students illustrate their classification notes with...
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Identifying Shapes and Matching
Students recognize shapes and repeating shapes can make a pattern. In this patterns activity, students identify pictures of shapes as patterns or not patterns. Students describe how the pattern is made.
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Going Greek: A Companion Lesson to Accompany the Percy Jackson Series
Students explore Greek mythology by researching a specific God or Goddess. In this children's literature lesson, students read the Percy Jackson series of books and discuss their favorite characters. Students research a chosen Greek...
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Early Christian Dress
In this clothing worksheet, students read about the history of clothing, answer short answer questions, draw a picture, make a list, and more. Students complete 5 activities.