Snowboard Design Art Lesson: Adaptable for 3rd to 12th Grade
Use the 2014 Sochi Olympics as inspiration to integrate art elements and principles into a snowboard design.
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Money Counting Lesson Plan and Game for First and Second Grade Teachers
Use a fun book as a springboard to a money-counting lesson! Students will have hands-on practice adding and subtracting coins.
Continue ReadingPreschool Activities for Heart Health Month - Art, Science, Nutrition, Games, and More!
When you ask preschoolers about hearts, they in turn talk about red heart shapes associated with Valentine’s Day in February. However, there is …
Continue ReadingHonoring US Presidents on Presidents' Day: First Grade Lesson Plans and Activities
This two-day lesson includes activities to complete your study of this important holiday, which honors presidents of the past and present.
Continue ReadingPreschool Activity Ideas for Random Acts of Kindness Week
Stimulate interest about caring and sharing with this theme unit on Random Acts of Kindness. Use this unofficial holiday in February to present …
Continue Reading1st Grade Math Lesson on Counting Money with "Jenny Found a Penny"
Start by reading a well-done book about a little girl saving her money until she accumulates $1.00. Then do some cross-curricular follow-up activities …
Continue ReadingHundreds Chart Activities for First Grade and Kindergarten Math
Here you will find ideas for getting the most out of the hundreds chart.
Continue ReadingShould You Bring a Pet Into Your Preschool Classroom?
Let’s face it, most children love animals. Going to the zoo or petting zoo is one of the most popular field trips requested by preschoolers. Some …
Continue ReadingAcross the Curriculum Unit for Preschool Using the "I Spy" Books by Edward Gibb
The I Spy books, written and illustrated by Edward Gibb, teach children about the concepts of clues and observation. Take part in “I spy” activities …
Continue ReadingKindergarten Lesson Plan on Counting Using My Granny Went to Market
Use a colorful round-the-world counting book with follow-up activities to give your young students more practice counting.
Continue ReadingQuick and Fun Counting Activities for Kindergarten Math
Here’s a hands-on activity that will involve every student in your classroom. Use the supplies all year long with variations depending on the …
Continue ReadingPreschool Lesson Plans on Cats Using Wanda Gag's Millions of Cats
Read Millions of Cats by Wanda Gag, a Newberry Honor book that engages young children about the world of cats and how people love them as pets.
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