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Mother's Day Poems and Lesson Plans
Mother's Day poems and other types of activities can get students' creative juices flowing.
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Mother's Day
In this holiday activity, studies write an essay titled "My Mother." Learners also create an acrostic poem and illustrate personalized coupons for their mothers.
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Mother's Day Poem- Here are Some Violets Coloring Page
In this Mother's Day coloring worksheet, 2nd graders color a picture of violets which is shown above a poem. They sign their names at the bottom of the page on an elementary line.
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Mother's Day Poem
In this Mother's Day worksheet, students will color a picture of a bouquet of flowers and sign their name below a poem about mothers.
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Mother's Day Gift
Students create a Mother's Day gift. In this holiday art lesson, students use construction paper, glue, a photo, and an included poem to create an artistic Mother's Day gift. Students print out the poem and and place a picture of...
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Mother's Day Card
In this holiday card worksheet, students make a Mother's Day card. Students first create an acrostic poem about their mothers, then color a picture. Note: There is a misspelling in the sentence "You are my rock of Gebralter."
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Mother's Day
In this holiday worksheet, students color in a bouquet of flowers and illustrate a poem about Mother's Day. The poem begins with, "You fill my days with rainbow light..."
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Mother's Day
In this holiday worksheet, students color in a bouquet of flowers and illustrate a poem about Mother's Day. The poem begins with, "You fill my days with rainbow lights..."
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Mother's Day
Students construct Mother's Day cards. In this holiday lesson, students use art supplies to create Mother's Day cards. Students may include an acrostic poem about their mother or a coupon book for their mother.
Teacher's Guide
Friendship Cinquain
Invite your class to share their appreciation of one another through the work of a Valentine's Day cinquain poem. Scholars use their knowledge of their classmates to describe them through adjectives, action verbs, and a complete...
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Mother's Day -- A Poem for My Mother 1
In this Mother's Day learning exercise, learners read a poem about mothers, color a bouquet of flowers and sign the card to give to their mothers.
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El Día de las Madres
Students research the origin of Mother's Day and in Spanish, write a poem for their mothers, aunt or grandmother. They plan a Mother's Day event.
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A Poem for My Mother
In this holiday worksheet, students print out a Mother's Day poem and draw an original illustration below it. They sign the card on the elementary line below the illustration.
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Reading Comprehension/Valentine's Day
In this reading comprehension activity, students learn facts about Valentine's Day by reading a one page story. Students then answer 6 questions.
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Dialect Poems of Paul Laurence Dunbar
Students examine the life and works of Paul Laurance Dunbar. In groups, they read various poems of his and use a database to examine the covers of his books. They also discuss the criticism he faced during his life and how he dealt...
Royal Canadian Legion
Teachers' Guide: Take Time to Remember
The Royal Canadian Legion offers this teacher's guide designed to remind learners of all ages of the sacrifices made by Canadian soldiers in not only World War I but also the Korean and Gulf wars. The 42-page packet is filled with...
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Keepsake Hand-print Card for Father's or Mother's Day
Students utilize art skills to create a holiday gift. In this arts and crafts lesson, students create a memorable gift for their mom or dad using construction paper, paper plates and finger paints. Students deliver their palm...
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"Mother Earth" -- Present
Pupils examine the Native American belief of "Mother Earth". They read stories from Native American authors and reflect. They illustrate this concept through art and haikus.
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Who Can Achieve the "American Dream"
Exploring the idea of working to achieve the American Dream, the class reads an excerpt from How the Garcia Girls Lost their Accents by Julia Alvarez. Following, the class analyzes the excerpt and discusses the theme of the reading using...
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Martin Luther King Day
Students examine the contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. They conduct research, participate in a discrimination simulation, write a poem, and create a collage.
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Dalai Lama: Day 2 of 5
Sixth graders explore philosophy by researching the Dalai Lama. In this Tibetan history lesson plan, 6th graders discuss the influence of Buddhism on the Dalai Lama and the unique view on life a Buddhist must have. Students read a...
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Our Family and Other Families: Using Totoro to Teach Family Structure
What do families around the world have in common? Explore this theme through the popular animated film My Neighbor Totoro by Hayao Miyazaki. Over the course of two days, pupils view the film, pausing to discuss their own families and the...
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On the Edge and Under the Gun
Young scholars brainstorm ideas related to gun control and share with the class. in this gun control activity, students research teacher approved websites related to gun control. Young scholars write a paper in groups on a self selected...
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World Literature: “The Wounded” By Lu Xinhua
“The Wounded,” the title story from a collection of stories about the Chinese Cultural Revolution (1977-78), is the central text in a World Literature unit examining choices. An anticipation guide, discussion topics, vocabulary list,...