Teaching Reading in Kindergarten
This is an introduction article to a series of lessons about teaching reading to Kindergarteners. When I first began teaching Kindergarten I remember …
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Teaching Reading With Picture Books: Pat Hutchins, Changes, Changes
Where does the new teacher begin when she or he has to teach reading? Picture books without words, tell a story. Discuss the book,Changes, Changes, …
Continue ReadingCreate a Journal With Letters For a Soldier as a Writing Lesson Plan
Help students create a memorable gift for a soldier. A letter is always a precious gift. Use this opportunity to develop your students’ writing …
Continue ReadingLearn About Trucks Lesson Plans
This part of the series on transportation is on trucks. The kindergarten children will learn about various trucks from buses to dump trucks with …
Continue ReadingStudents Learn About Object Density in this Third Grade Science Project
Students will learn how to test the density of an object using water and salt as a medium. This experiment makes a great introduction to the subject …
Continue Reading3rd Grade Project: Observing The Night Sky with a Constellation Sky Map
Get your 3rd grade students to have fun while exploring the night sky. Use a sky map to find constellations visible in your area.
Continue ReadingFun Science Projects for Kids: How to Make Peanut Butter
This is the fourth lesson in a series of third grade science projects. Students will examine the health benefits of peanut butter and then create …
Continue ReadingKindergarten Boat Lesson Plan
This lesson is part of a series in transportation that will focus on boats. The children will learn about various types of boats, while age …
Continue ReadingKindergarten Trains Lesson Plans
This lesson on trains is part of a series on transportation for the kindergarten class. The use of a puppet in this lesson will provide a fun approach …
Continue ReadingAirplanes and Helicopters Lesson Plan for Kindergarten
This lesson in the series about transportation will provide an opportunity for the children to explore airplanes and helicopters, by interacting with …
Continue ReadingLearning from a Real Ecosystem: Take a Field Trip With Your Students & Create an Ecosystem Mural
Give children an opportunity to visit and take pictures of a real ecosystem at work and then create a mural with captions to brighten and enlighten …
Continue ReadingLesson Plan on Using Story Frames with Fiction Writing for Fourth or Fifth Grade
This is a lesson on how to incorporate story frames into your writing program. This will help your students to structure their fiction writing.
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