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Five Fat Turkeys
Learners sing a Thanksgiving song called "Five Fat Turkeys." In this  holiday lesson, students create a Turkey acrostic poem then memorize and  sing a turkey song. Learners will focus on singing on key, pitch , and seeping a steady...
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Exploring Cultural Rituals
Students analyze images and music of common rituals in America with those of other countries. They use worksheets to compare and contrast the events.
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Hand And Foot Print Reindeer
Learners create reindeer out of paper cut-outs of their own hands and feet in this fun and quick Art activity for the early-elementary classroom.  The lesson plan may be accomplished as an individual or small group (partner) project.
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Heart Shaped Mice
Students create mice using heart shapes, construction paper, yarn, markers, scissors, and glue in this Art lesson for the early-elementary classroom.  The activity is an excellent alternative for use during the Valentine's Day season.
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Open Your Eyes To Art!
Students help create a colorful bulletin board for classroom art displays in this short lesson for the early elementary classroom.  The lesson, which can use a variety of items, includes product ideas and resource links to find very...
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Stand Up Bunny
Students create "stand-up bunnies" for classroom display in this early-elementary Art lesson ideal for the spring months.  A bunny template and design ideas are included to aid in the teaching process of this fun and quick lesson.
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Sunset Silhouettes
Students create "SUNSET SILHOUETTES" using primary colors, black construction paper, and glue in this elementary-level Art instructional activity.  The instructional activity extension included with this instructional activity involves...
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Tie Dye Eggs
Students create "tie-dye" easter eggs in this easy elementary school lesson.  Materials needed include paper towels, food coloring, eggs, and rubber gloves.  This Easter lesson can be accomplished in 30 minutes with extra time needed for...
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Van Gogh's Sunflowers
Students create replicas of Vincent Van Gogh's Sunflowers using construction paper, tissue paper, glue, and scissors in this art instructional activity for the elementary classroom.  The flowers can then be displayed in the room as a...
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New Year's Day
Focus on a passage about the new year with your English language learners. You can start with reading the passage aloud to your class, and then launch into the related activities. Pupils match phrases, complete cloze-style activities,...
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EGG-Cercise Relays: Spring Fun Day
Students take part in a fun holiday circuit training activity that promotes good sportsmanship and encourages students to challenge themselves using a variety of throwing and catching tasks.
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Winter Wonderland
Students brainstorm a list of the activities they can participate in during the winter months. In groups, they rotate between stations in which they can practice or try the different winter sports. To end the lesson, they can play the...
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Holiday Gift Exchange
Students participate in a running or ball dribbling activity, delivering a bean bag across a certain distance to their partner. They deliver as many bean bags to their partner in a two minute time period.
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Christmas in Mexico
Students identify how Christmas holidays are celebrated in Mexico, compare Mexican holidays with U.S. holidays, and learn Mexican customs. Lesson includes many downloadable activities to try with students.
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Pumpkin Carving for K-2 Students
Students engage in a variety of pumpkin activities. This lesson is especially rich for ESL students, who probably have little experience with this holiday and custom.
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Cow Parade
Students create individual works of art using cow cut-outs as their canvas in this hilarious lesson ideal for the High School Art or Art History classroom.  The lesson includes resource links and can be adapted for any animal or mascot.
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Watermelon, Watermelon
Students create watermelon slices using red construction paper, paints, and watermelon rinds in this excellent elementary lesson for the end of the school year.  The class is also able to enjoy eating watermelon slices during the activity.
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ELL/ESL Reading and Reasoning Selection- Memorial Day
In this ELL/ESL reading and reasoning worksheet, students read a short selection about Memorial Day. They answer 5 true or false questions before they write about their Memorial Day plans.
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Fiesta
Students demonstrate an understanding of what a fiesta is by participating in various activities and conducting research.
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The Twelve Ways to Fitness
Students work on their cardiovascular and muscular endurance by exercising to the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas."
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KinderArt Drawing for Kids
Students illustrate a creative adventure idea. In this arts and crafts lesson, students design drawings based on where they would like to go for an adventure. Before creating their illustrations, students brainstorm the...
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When is a Block, not a Block?
Students use a stamped shape image to create a piece of imaginative art. In this stamped art lesson, students use a stamped shape as a starting point to create their own imaginative piece of art that incorporates the stamped shape.
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Christmas Fitness Adventure
Students complete a fitness challenge over the holiday break. In this physical fitness lesson, students receive a worksheet to track their physical activity while they are away from school.
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Jingle Bells In Four Parts
Students perform for the class a four-part arrangement of the holiday song Jingle Bells (provided) with each student performing one part of the arrangement.  This lesson requires the use of a networked keyboard lab.