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Making a Paper Kite
Students listen to a read aloud of Pat Hutchins, The Wind Blew. They create a kite using construction, paint, tissue paper, and yarn.
Teaching 2 and 3 Year Olds
Valentine’s Counting and Color Sorting Activity
Reinforce the concept of one-to-one correspondence with a Valentine's Day-themed counting and color sorting activity. Scholars sort foam hearts by color—red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple—then count and place them on a number...
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Y is for Yarn
Students practice saying the sounds of the letter Y. They create a poster of the letter made out of yarn. They identify the shape and identify other words that start with Y.
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Librarian
Learners read books, learn about the letter l, and eat pudding all to learn about how to act in a library. In this library lesson plan, students also practice tip toeing around the room.
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Insects
Students read books, learn about the letter i, and eat raisins that represent ants all to learn about insects. In this insects lesson plan, students also observe an ant farm and play follow the leader.
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Penguins
Young scholars read books, learn about the letter p, and eat goldfish crackers all to learn about penguins. In this penguins lesson plan, students also color black and white pictures of penguins.
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ABC Fun and Letter of the Week Activities
Students explore the alphabet. For this language arts lesson plan, students develop their fine motor skills as they participate in activities that require them to identify the letters of the alphabet.
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EarTwiggle
In this counting leaves worksheet, learners assist EarTwiggle in counting all the leaves found within a piece of art and then place their answer in the box provided at the lower right hand corner.
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Soak in the Fun with Rainy Day Activities
Rain-themed crafts and activities that will engage and enthrall little learners.
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Technology that Makes Phonics Fun
Young scholars discover the Internet by participating in on-line educational activities. In this educational technology lesson plan, students utilize interactive story books, podcasts, and games to help expand an understanding of...
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Picture Frame Craft
Use craft sticks to make a picture frame for parents. A great activity that can be themed for many occasions.
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Fall Cubism Collage
Fall is an amazing season and leaves are fantastic subjects for artists to examine. Young artists use leaves to create fall collages using the rubbing technique.
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Paper Flowers
Here is a great art project to use at the onset of spring. Little ones use paper towels, tempera paint, and glue to create free-form flowers. Tip: Use this idea to make the front of a Mother's Day card.
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Tissue Paper Puzzle Art
Get creative and use a tissue paper collage to make wonderful window hangings for the classroom. You'll find the materials list, objectives, and instructions needed to complete this fun activity. This project encourages eye-hand...
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Learning About Artists
Learners explore various artists and practice creating their style of painting. In this art history lesson, students discover various artists, such as Van Gogh and Michelangelo, and painting style each utilizes. Learners paint a picture...
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Number Song
Students sing a song (to the tune of The Twelve Days of Christmas) that helps reinforce their counting skills.
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Sequencing
Students explore the math concept of sequencing. In this math lesson, students examine patterns and determine the patterns needed to finish sequences.
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Fringe My Heart
Learners create fringed Valentine's Day hearts in this Art lesson for the elementary school classroom. The lesson includes step-by-step instructions and a materials list. This was created by an 11-year old who loves arts and crafts.
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Open Your Eyes Wide-Shut
Students improve their language skills through 11 activities. In this language skills lesson, students listen to picture books, answer questions about elements of a story, enhance their vocabulary and grammar skills, use 5 W questions,...
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Wall Paper and Paint Mosaic
Students create a wall mosaic. In this art activity, students post one large piece of butcher paper on a wall. Pieces of construction paper are torn into small squares. These small squares are dipped in the paint and put on the large...
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Paper Bag Turkeys
Students create paper bag versions of turkeys using old newspapers, paint, brown paper bags, and pre-cut turkey "heads" in this Art lesson for the pre-Kindergarten to 2nd grade classroom. The lesson can be used prior to Thanksgiving break.
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Light Bulb Decorations
Students create light bulb decorations for the holiday season in this Art lesson for 4th through 12th grades. Emphasis is placed on creativity and artistic expression. Also a great activity for older students raising money for...