Unit Study on Patricia Polacco
Patricia Polacco has written close to 50 books for children–many based on her own experiences or her family’s stories. She writes and …
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Lesson Plan: How Does the Brain Work?
Now that the class has gone over the basic anatomy of the brain, it’s time to teach them the different functions for the parts of the brain. …
Continue ReadingTeaching Genetics: Classroom Activities
Genetics can bore students, but it’s important for them to review basic genetic concepts before moving on to more complex ideas. These genetics …
Continue ReadingTerrific Tooth Fairy Ideas for First Grade Literacy Activities
These fun ideas for tooth fairy activities will be a great literacy addition to your first grade dental health unit. Your first graders will have lots …
Continue ReadingLesson Plans for The Butterfly by Patricia Polacco
In The Butterfly by Patricia Polacco, she tells the story of her aunt, Monique, as a girl in France during World War II. Monique befriends a Jewish …
Continue ReadingQuestion List and 2 Classroom Activities on the Bailey School Kids for Valentine's Day
You know it’s not a normal school day when Eddie, the school mischief maker, falls in love! When the new cook in the cafeteria bakes her special …
Continue ReadingLesson Plan: Basic Brain Anatomy For Elementary School
Teaching a class about neuroscience? Then start with a lesson on the parts of the brain! This lesson plan goes over teaching basic brain anatomy and …
Continue ReadingCreate a Timeline on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr: A Classroom Social Studies Activity For Elementary School
Teach your class about the progression of civil rights in America by having them create a timeline on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This is an excellent …
Continue ReadingHour of the Olympics Lesson Plans Focusing on Olympic (Learning) Games For Kids
How far can you throw a javelin? Who is Zeus? Can horses fly? What is a chariot? Use the Magic Tree House Book: Hour of the Olympics to learn about …
Continue ReadingUse 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 …
Continue ReadingDental 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 for Patricia Polacco -- Thank You, Mr. Falker
As teachers, this story will touch your heart and bring tears to your eyes. Patricia Polacco writes about how her teacher, Mr. Falker, helped her …
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