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Interview for Reflection

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students practice their interviewing skills using the elements of questioning. They write and illustrate a past experience of theirs doing a philanthropic act. They share their stories and illustrations to complete the lesson.
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Colors Warm And Cool

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students discuss, evaluate, and analyze hot, warm, and cool colors using two Thomas Moran paintings as examples in this Art lesson for K-3rd grade classrooms. The two paintings suggested are "Rock Towers of the Rio Virgin" and "Mountain...
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Traveling Back in Time

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students examine memories and the importance of memories to the people of all ages that make up a community. They explore the definition of philanthropy and identify an act of philanthropy in the literature. The book, 'Wilfrid Gordon...
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Egg Hatching into Sequencing

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students create an egg. For this language arts lesson, students create an egg and then take photographs as the egg is being hatched. Students write about the sequence of the hatching.
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Shamrock Puppy

For Teachers Pre-K - Higher Ed
Learners create small "Shamrock Puppies" using colored construction paper, crayons, and glue in this pre-Kindergarten instructional activity celebrating St. Patrick's Day. The instructional activity includes a resource link where...
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Our Family

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore the family unit. In this family lesson, students read books about families and identify the role of each family member. Students create a family album and share their finished album with the class.
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Science: A Tree for All Seasons

For Teachers K
Students observe trees in their schoolyard and record the seasonal changes by drawing pictures. In this ongoing lesson, they discover the names of the seasons and place green paper leaves on a paper tree in the classroom, which are also...
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Autumn Learning Fun

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Learners discuss autumn. In this language arts lesson plan, students discuss words that are associated with the season of autumn. Learners read books about autumn.
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Learning About Animals' Bodies

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students research different animals (mammals, reptiles, amphibians, insects, birds, fish) and create books, murals, dioramas, puppets, and sculptures to illustrate the necessity of various body parts for overall survival. In this animal...
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Christmas Wreath

For Teachers K - 6th
Students create Christmas wreaths using Christmas material or fabric and coat hangers in this holiday lesson for the elementary classroom. Modifications would need to be made to accommodate older or more advanced students. Emphasis is...
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How to Hold a Watercolor Brush

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students practice holding a water color paint brush correctly. In this watercolor lesson, students feel the way a balance paint brush is supposed to feel in their hands. Students then practice painting various shapes to master the...
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Stars and Stripes Forever: Flag Facts for Flag Day

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students are introduced to the symbolism of the flag of the United States of American. They identify flag components, history, etiquette and lore. They also use constrution paper to make a flag and discuss the Pledge of Allegiance.
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ABC It's as Easy as 1-2-3!

For Teachers Pre-K - K Standards
Help readers explore initial letter sounds. They will choose a letter of the alphabet and create a page for a classroom "ABC" book. They will write down various words that begin with their assigned letter and draw a picture to go in the...
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Reading is Fun

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students explore the benefits and joys of reading. They review the reading comprehension strategy cross-checking. They then are introduced to the library and are encouraged to check out an independent book they would independently...
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Fairytale Cake

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students recreate characters from the story, "The Fairytale Cake." In this fairy tale characterization lesson, students first listen to fairy tales read aloud. They then use play dough and plastic bowls as pretend "cakes and icing", and...
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Signs of Mine

For Teachers K
In this reading and life skills instructional activity, students practice recognizing common signs that would see around town and at school. Examples are, stop signs, exit signs, etc. After a class discussion where examples are given,...
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Staying Healthy Year Round

For Teachers K
Students are read a variety of books and observe the weather in the different seasons. In groups, they compare and contrast the type of activities people are doing. They also discuss how they adapt to the changes in seasons by the...
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Choosing Where to Act

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners work together to reach a consensus about an issue. They examine a list of organizations and determine which ones meet a given set of criteria. They write supporting sentences for main ideas to end the lesson plan.
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Sticky Hearts

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students create "sticky hearts" in this early elementary lesson plan that explores the use of different media in works of art. The lesson plan suggests using white posterboard, constructions paper, corn syrup, food coloring and lots of...
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ABC It's Easy as 1..2..3..

For Teachers K
Students listen to an alphabet book. They explore initial sounds throught the creation of a classroom ABC book. This instructional activity requires a program application, "Pixie."
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Books for Teaching Dinosaurs

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students investigate dinosaurs through books. For this lesson about dinosaurs, students read a variety of books about dinosaurs. Students become familiar with dinosaurs through reading about them. Students learn that reading is...
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Miss Mingo and the Fire Drill

For Teachers K - 2nd
Pupils read the book Miss Mingo and the Fire Drill and do fire safety activities that go with the book. In this fire safety lesson, students read the given book and do fire safety activities that include stop, drop, and roll activities,...
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Meeting our Basic Needs

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars brainstorm the basic needs of the community and create a chart. In this volunteerism lesson plan, students recognize people in the community who have given charity in the community. Young scholars read biographies of these...
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Read To Feed

For Teachers K - 2nd
Pupils read to accumulate pledge money to purchase a heifer for a needy family. In this reading for the needy instructional activity, students solicit pledges from family and friends for each book they read. They use the money from the...

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