Teaching Personal Narratives: First and Second Grade
Personal narrative may be confusing for some younger students. This lesson sets out basic guidelines for first and second graders to learn about using …
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Adverb Games - Ideas for Fun Adverb Activities in the Classroom
Bored with the usual grammar lesson plans, and looking for something different? Try these adverb activities with your students. All students love …
Continue ReadingFirst Grade Measurement Lesson Plans
It is important to give first graders lots of opportunities to practice measuring with both standard and non-standard units of measurement. Use these …
Continue Reading1st Grade Ladybug Lesson Plan: Early Elementary Science
Insects are a popular science unit in first grade and a study of insects wouldn’t be complete without a fun ladybug lesson. Your students will …
Continue ReadingFirst Grade Lesson Plan on Rocks: Observe & Teach the Properties of Rocks
Your first grade students will learn all about the properties of rocks when they are given the chance to observe a variety of different rocks. Use …
Continue ReadingLesson Plan on the Life Cycle of a Ladybug
Insects are a popular theme for first graders. If you are planning an insect theme for your first grade science curriculum, be sure to include some …
Continue ReadingNouns are Everywhere: Mini Lesson on Identifying Nouns in Every Day Life
Nouns are everywhere. Along with naming the moon and the stars, nouns are used to name planet Earth, the Universe, our great galaxy, an I-Pod, a cell …
Continue ReadingUnderstanding the Food Chain: A Second Grade Science Lesson Plan
Young children love learning about animals. I find that the food chain is always a popular topic for my 2nd grade students. Try out this lesson plan …
Continue Reading1st Grade Adjective Lesson Plan: Hairy Scary Activities
Adjectives can be a confusing part of speech for many students. This lesson plan will give you some great ideas about how to teach adjectives in the …
Continue ReadingNoun Lesson Plan with the Book "A Fink, A Mink, A Skating Rink: What is a Noun?" Activities & Teaching Ideas
The noun is a basic part of speech that students should be able to easily identify. This noun lesson plan will give you some great ideas about how to …
Continue ReadingFun First Grade Math Activities With a Fall Theme
Your first graders will really “fall” for these autumn-themed, first grade math activities that use leaves. Take your students on a walk …
Continue ReadingNational Dog Week Activities for Second Grade
The following exciting but educational dog-themed lesson plan suggests books, discussion questions, and dog activities for celebrating National Dog …
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