Forest Biomes: Explanation & Activities for Students
A place of leaves and needles. Come and explore the woodland biomes of the world.
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The Biomes of the World: Introduction & Vocabulary Words
The land masses of our Earth can be divided into five biomes. They are Aquatic, Deserts, Forests, Tundra and Grasslands.
Continue ReadingThe Grassland Biomes Lesson Plan with Activities for All Ages
The grassland biome has the largest variety of animal species and the least amount of plant life. Learn more about the interaction of plants and …
Continue Reading"Green Eggs and Ham" Lesson Plan: Come Up With Your Own Delicious Recipe!
“Green Eggs and Ham” is a classic book by Dr. Seuss leaving any child wondering how Sam’s recipe tastes. This lesson will allow …
Continue ReadingDr. Suess Lesson Plan: 'One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish'
One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish is a Dr. Seuss classic with plenty of material to incorporate and expand on learning. After reading the book …
Continue ReadingElementary Lesson on How to Make a Journal
You can buy journals for beginning writers, but making them is so easy and inexpensive. In this learning activity, students will make and decorate …
Continue ReadingMore Strategies for Helping Students Build Background Knowledge
Use the following instructional and assessment strategies to help your students acquire the knowledge they will need to build a foundation for …
Continue ReadingUsing a KWL Chart to Study
When students first learn how to take notes from a class discussion, they are often confused on what material they need to focus on in the chapter. …
Continue ReadingStrategies for Using Similarities and Differences to Teach Critical Thinking Skills
Teaching students about similarities and differences paves the way for them to develop important comparative, analytical and critical thinking skills. …
Continue Reading5th Grade Literature Circle / Book Club Grading Rubric and Observation Notes
Assessing your students in a literature circle can be tricky. Here are the steps I take to observe the book group and the rubric I use to grade the …
Continue ReadingA Hands-On Lesson Plan on Germs and Hand-Washing for 1st and 2nd Graders
In this simple but effective lesson plan, students learn the value of covering their mouth when coughing and sneezing by using talcum powder. In …
Continue ReadingBook Review: "Practical Plays" Offers Tons of Holiday Skits and Short School Plays for Grade School Children
This book of short school plays and holiday skits can be used to promote drama in the elementary school classroom. Integrating music and drama is …
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