The Gift of the Magi Writing Prompts & Group Projects: For 8th or 9th Grade
There is no story that exemplifies the Christmas spirit more than “The Gift of the Magi” by O. Henry. This lesson plan is great to use …
Continue ReadingCreative Ideas to Help Make the Holidays More Meaningful
If you are wondering how to make the time for holiday fun but just don’t know how to schedule it all in, you are not alone. Here are some simple and …
Continue ReadingFive Fun Homemade Gifts You Can Make with Your Computer
Many people automatically envision crafts when they hear the term handmade but there are other ideas you can do at home as well. Everything from a …
Continue ReadingSecond Grade Storytelling Activities and Lesson Ideas: Teach Speaking and Listening Skills with Personal Stories
Here is a two-day lesson to give students guidelines and practice when speaking in front of a group. A printable worksheet for you to hand out is …
Continue ReadingTeaching Children to Choose Gifts That Are Meaningful but Not Expensive
This Christmas season, think about what you would want your child to value most about the holidays and try to trim down the commercialization in favor …
Continue Reading2nd Grade Opinion Piece Writing Lesson Plan with Free Downloadable Worksheet
Help students learn to define and differentiate fact and opinion while presenting this two-day lesson, which will help to improve their writing with …
Continue ReadingGrade 2 Math Lesson Using Manipulatives to Create Equal Groups - Worksheet Download Included
Help your students prepare for multiplication with this simple hands-on activity to practice number sense.
Continue Reading2nd Grade Reading Lesson on the Story of the Gingerbread Man: Comparing and Contrasting Different Versions
Students will learn some critical reading skills when they explore what is similar and what is different about two versions of The Gingerbread Man.
Continue ReadingGrade 2 Lesson Plan and Activity Based on Actual Size by Steve Jenkins
Use a fascinating picture book, Actual Size, as a springboard for a two-day lesson on comparing measurements.
Continue ReadingFree Download Lesson Plan and PowerPoint for Middle School African Culture Study
A survey of world cultures would not be complete without an exploration of some of the major conflicts in Africa. This study is a creative and …
Continue ReadingMiddle School Lesson Plan Downloads for Middle East Culture Studies
Look no further than this engaging and creative unit on The Middle East to capture your middle school class’s interest and attention. Download …
Continue ReadingFree PowerPoint Download and Lesson Plan for Middle School Study of Japanese Culture
Students will become excited to learn the history of Japan from the beginning of their government to present day when you use these engaging and even …
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