Curated OER
We're Batty
Students watch a video about bats and compare and contrast them to birds. They identify the specific characteristics that identify bats as mammals and what makes them unique from other mammals.
Curated OER
Oh My Gosh, It's a Bosch
Students explore the art of Hieronymous Bosch. In this surreal art lesson plan, students look at paintings by the Dutch painter and then follow the provided steps to create their own surreal piece inspired by his works.
Curated OER
Skeleton
First graders put a skeleton together and draw the main bones in the body. In this skeleton lesson plan, 1st graders learn about the main bones, and draw 8 out of 10 of them correctly.
Curated OER
Mexican Holidays
Young scholars celebrate Mexican holidays. For this global studies lesson, students collaborate to research the Day of the Dead and Cinco de Mayo. Young scholars present their findings about the holidays and host classroom celebrations.
Curated OER
Autumn Vocabulary
In this vocabulary worksheet, students match vocabulary to definitions of words representing autumn. Students complete 20 matches total.
Other
Boggle's World: Creative Writing Worksheets
A large collection of downloadable writing prompt worksheets to encourage students to develop their writing skills. Includes a variety of themes and some on special celebrations, such as Christmas and Halloween.
TES Global
Blendspace: What Makes Stories Scary?
A learning module that includes fourteen links to websites, videos, and activities on writing scary stories. Lessons focus on vocabulary, plot and character development, elements of gothic stories, tone and mood, suspense, and more.
Scholastic
Scholastic Instructor: Not So Scary Storybook October
Great list of ideas for creating a storybook about the month of October.
Other
English & Fun: Photocopiables
Photocopiable activities that ESL teachers can print out and use to help students learn English. A wide selection of materials, all designed to reinforce basic skills, are provided: vocabulary exercises (including math vocabulary); games...