Rhyming Lesson for Kindergarten with Dr. Seuss
Why is rhyming important? Research shows a correlation between rhyming and reading readiness. It provides an opportunity to sharpen listening skills, …
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Astronomy for 1st or 2nd Grade: International Space Station Lesson Plan
Children have a natural curiosity about space and traveling to planets. Stimulate interest in learning about the International Space Station by …
Continue ReadingElection Theme: Lesson Plan for Teaching Kindergarteners about Voting
Every four years, candidates hit the campaign trail in the hopes of being elected President of the United States. This is a perfect time to educate …
Continue ReadingFriendship Lesson Plan for Kindergarten Students
When a young child faces a new experience such as the first day of school, the common conversation may begin tearfully, “I won’t know anyone. I don’t …
Continue ReadingPromoting Peace in Your Kindergarten Classroom: Book and Activity Ideas
Begin fostering a peaceful environment in your classroom and you will see that it flows beyond the classroom. You will lay a foundation for the …
Continue ReadingKindergarten Math Fun: Egg-Themed Math Activities
Turn your students into little hens with these egg-related activities that reinforce math skills. Whether you have a class of many students or …
Continue ReadingTop Five Educational Apps for Preschool-Aged Children
We have compiled a list of five great apps for preschool aged kids that are safe, kid-friendly and fun that all focus on some key educational aspect. …
Continue ReadingLabor Day Lesson Plan for 3rd and 4th Graders
When we think of Labor Day, we think of two things: a long weekend and the beginning of a new school year. But what is Labor Day? How and why did it …
Continue ReadingMotivate Your Kids to Write during Summer Break with Fun and Creative Ideas
Over summer break, you can incorporated science with hands on playing or museum visits; social studies by reading maps or seeing monuments on …
Continue ReadingWomen's Suffrage Lesson Plan for Third Grade
Girls in your class will do some research about the important women in the fight. Boys will learn the reasons given for why the women shouldn’t have …
Continue ReadingAlligator and Crocodile Themed Lesson Plan for Preschool or Kindergarten
Next to dinosaurs, crocodilians are a preschooler’s new friend. This animal group is made up of alligators, crocodiles, caimans and gharials. This …
Continue ReadingBuoyancy and Density Lesson for K – Grade 1: Does It Sink or Float?
There’s no better way to spend a summer day than playing in water! Turn the time into a science lesson by talking about things that float and sink. …
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