Use Patricia Polacco Books in the Classroom: Pink and Say
Pink and Say by Patricia Polacco is the story of two friends during the Civil War. This is a true story of the author’s great, great …
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Dental Health Activities for the Classroom
These fun activities are the perfect addition to your dental health unit. You’ll find ways to teach your first graders about teeth and dental …
Continue ReadingLesson Plans on Dental Health for First Grade
February is Children’s Dental Health month, so it’s the perfect time to add some dental health lessons to your science curriculum. This …
Continue ReadingPenguin Art Activity to Learn Shapes: 1st Grade Craft
Make these cute penguins with your first graders as part of a penguin or winter themed unit. This math and art activity is also great for reviewing …
Continue ReadingPenguin Math Lesson Plan for First Graders
Use this fun penguin math lesson plan to help your first grade students review measurement. It’s a great way to add some math to your penguin …
Continue ReadingA Lesson Plan About Rocks For Your Grade School Students
Teaching about the rock cycle can be boring – unless you spice it up with some fun activities. These three ideas are fun, multi-sensory ways that you …
Continue ReadingFun Activities for Tacky the Penguin By Helen Lester
These activities for the book Tacky the Penguin by Helen Lester are perfect for first graders. You can read Tacky the Penguin with your class as part …
Continue ReadingFun Classroom Activities on Vitamins and Minerals: Learning About Nutrition
Vitamins and minerals are essential in order for children’s bodies to grow in a healthy way. These fun activities are a great way to introduce the …
Continue ReadingA First Grade Penguin Unit with Across the Curriculum Study Ideas and Activities
With its black and white “tuxedo” and cute waddle, the penguin is one of those animals that young children find hard to resist. So during …
Continue ReadingHow the Grinch Stole Christmas: Lesson Plan For Grades 1 & 2
The ever popular “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” is a beloved classic from Dr. Seuss. This lesson will focus on the rhyming words found …
Continue Reading4 Activities for "Snowballs" by Lois Ehlert: Kindergarten or First Grade Lessons
Use seeds, yarn, buttons and bows to jazz up a snow person or animal after reading the colorful book Snowballs. Kindergarten and first grade students …
Continue ReadingPalindromes For Kids
Take a break from basic vocabulary activities by showing your students that word study can actually be fun! Look them in the EYE and say, “Palindromes …
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