Three Activities on the Solar System for Third Graders: Hands-on Learning
Wondering how to motivate students to learn about the planets of our solar system? These activities will teach you how to do exactly that. Hands-on …
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"Fantastic Mr. Fox" by Roald Dahl: Book Activities for Grades 2-4
“Fantastic Mr. Fox” is an imaginative read aloud story by Ronald Dahl. Use clever Mr. Fox and the gang to teach new descriptive vocabulary …
Continue ReadingHelp Your Child With Math Practice: Incorporate Math Into Everyday Activities
Do you hear your child’s voice whining, “That’s boring!” when you try to work on math at home? Try some hands-on math …
Continue ReadingRoald Dahl Poems: Lesson Plans for the Classroom
Roald Dahl offers English teachers a wonderful gift. Poems by Roald Dahl are perfectly suited for teaching a variety of poetry concepts in a way that …
Continue ReadingA Magnificent Metamorphosis Lesson Plan for Science
Science is an important subject for students to understand. There are major concepts that students need to grasp in order to build their science …
Continue ReadingDifferent Forms of Poetry
Educators who avoid teaching children poetry from the English Language Canon will find these lesson plans refreshing. These different forms of poetry …
Continue ReadingActivities for Teaching Unit of Length Measurement
With simple examples you can show your students why we need standard units of measurement. Then let the fun begin! How far can you throw a cotton …
Continue ReadingFrog and Toad Are Friends Summarizing Activity & Lesson
Frog and Toad is a classic series that many students enjoy. Students will enjoy creating a summary graphic organizer that will help deepen their …
Continue ReadingMath Activities for Cinco de Mayo
The Cinco de Mayo celebration is a wonderful way to do cross-curriculum teaching. Include map skills, history, and reading and comprehension skills. …
Continue ReadingMath Pattern Activities for Young Students to Create or Copy
Did you ever stop to think that patterns can be comforting? When a child knows that everyday he will have lunch at 11:30 followed by recess, he feels …
Continue ReadingMy Rotten Redheaded Older Brother Lesson Plans
My Rotten Redheaded older brother is another story of Patricia Polacco’s childhood. This time, she writes of sibling rivalry and how siblings …
Continue ReadingSnowflake Elementary Artwork: A Lesson on Snow Globe Painting and Snowflake Scenes
This easy watercolor painting lesson will produce a scene with snowflakes or a scene in a snow globe using simple watercolor painting techniques. All …
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