Kindergarten Science Lesson Plan: Trees and the Four Seasons
A book showing a year in the life of an owl and a tree begins this two-day lesson about the four seasons. Students will discuss the changes in weather …
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Meaningful Christmas Craft Projects for Kindergarten Students
These homemade art projects seem to embody the spirit of the season and evoke wonderful holiday memories each year they are displayed. Each project …
Continue ReadingThankfulness Activities for Kindergarten and Preschool Children
Give children opportunities to learn about why we are “thankful” during Thanksgiving. These activities are fun to do and teach an …
Continue ReadingKindergarten Columbus Day Lesson Plan Ideas
Your students probably don’t know much about Christopher Columbus at this age, but through discussions and projects, your little learners will …
Continue ReadingThe Lion and the Mouse: Teaching Kindergarten Students about Giving through Language Arts
Begin by reading a simple version of a favorite Aesop’s Fable. Not only will it be an easy book with which to introduce characters, setting and major …
Continue ReadingHalloween Tips: Fun and Creative Ways to Reduce Kids Sugar Intake
Halloween is one of the most anticipated holidays children love. It’s the excitement of dressing up in costumes, fun parties, and most of all the …
Continue ReadingTeaching Early Math Concepts: Positional Words Lesson Plan
Where’s my shoe? Is it under the bed or behind the chair? Did the cat go out or is she in front of the fireplace? Positional words are important to …
Continue ReadingWhere Does Paper Come From? Kindergarten Science Lesson
Begin by reading and discussing a book called Tree to Paper to your students and then have some fun by acting out the process of how a tree becomes …
Continue ReadingHalloween Craft Ideas for Pre-K or Kindergarten: Three Friendly Ghosts
Your students will love to make these theme projects for Halloween. Ghosts do not have to be scary (especially for young children) – make them a …
Continue ReadingKindergarten Lesson Plan for Fire Safety
Children are never too young to learn fire safety rules. This lesson begins by reading an engaging rhyming book that depicts some common mistakes …
Continue ReadingEffective Tips for Parents on Building Relationships with Teachers
One of the most important things you can do is to develop a good relationship with your child’s teachers. Their teachers need to take the first step …
Continue ReadingFirst Grade Presidential Electional Lesson Plan
Much of the news these days is about who will be the next president of the United States. Even young children are noticing it on the news. But what …
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