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Interactive
PBS

Wgbh: Peep and the Big Wild World: Games: Animal House Hunt

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Cleverly animated matching game asks players to match animals to their homes. [All instructions and prompts are voiced, not written, making this an excellent resource for young children and English language learners who need practice in...
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University of California

Fifth Dimension: Following Directions Test

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Two versions of a 12-question test to see if students can follow directions for simple procedures. Directions for administering the tests and answer keys are provided.
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Unit Plan
Other

Teaching heart.net: Down on the Teaching Farm

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Come and check out this comprehensive teaching resource for farms. Students and teachers will benefit from the activities and book found within this site.
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Unit Plan
Department of Defense

Do Dea: Real Survival Skills

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learn about process analysis, writing procedurals texts, the steps of the writing process, and cause and effect in this unit. Also, examine patterns of organization in writing. A handy chart shows common organizational patterns which...
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Interactive
PBS

Wgbh: Peep and the Big Wide World: Games: Hide and Peep

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Play along in a game of hide and go seek with Peep and his friends by clicking on their hiding places. [All instructions and prompts are voiced, not written, making this an excellent resource for English language learners who need...
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Interactive
PBS

Wgbh: Peep and the Big Wild World: Games: Fish Wish [Count 1, 2, or 2 Fish]

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Players click buttons to tell how many fish they see: 1, 2, or 3. [All instructions and prompts are voiced, not written, making this an excellent resource for English language learners who need practice in listening to and understanding...
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Lesson Plan
Other

Morningside Center: Active Listening

For Teachers 2nd - 6th Standards
In this lesson, students practice active listening by paraphrasing what they hear. Students will practice listening to one another and repeating what they heard. Various listening activities are included in this lesson.
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Interactive
PBS

Pbs Kids: Wild Kratts: Games: Aviva's Power Suit Maker

For Students 2nd - 5th
Build power suits for super heroes; you can follow instructions for a specific super hero or make your own.
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Website
Other

Up to Ten: Make a Fleet of Paper Airplanes

For Students Pre-K - 1st
"With just a few sheets of paper and colored pencils (or pens), you can make a whole fleet of paper airplanes from these plans."
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Unit Plan
BBC

Bbc: Skillswise: Instructions

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore this helpful Skillswise English resource and get some hints on how better to follow instructions. Includes games, videos, worksheets, and more.
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Interactive
Starfall

Starfall: Starfall: Space 3 D

For Students 1st - 4th
In this interactive, students use the arrows to move a cube through a maze to place it in locations as directed.
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Interactive
Starfall

Starfall: Teddy Bear Teddy Bear

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This video is a song about Teddy Bear following directions such as touch your feet.
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Learning About Cinquains

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
After reading/hearing Junie B. First Grader Cheater Pants by Barbara Park and discussing the concepts of cheating, following directions, and the genre of poetry, students will write cinquains and will publish a class booklet.
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Interactive
PBS

Wgbh: Peep and the Big Wild World: Games: Trash Stash

For Students K - 1st Standards
Cleverly animated sorting game introduces young learners to the mathematical concepts of comparing, sorting, and grouping. [All instructions and prompts are voiced, not written, making this an excellent resource for English language...
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Lesson Plan
Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Counting 0 10

For Teachers K Standards
Students will be able to count up to 10 objects independently using oral directions and modeling by the teacher. This lesson contains detailed plans, pictures of student work, and a printable exit ticket to assess understanding.
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Lesson Plan
Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Counting 0 7

For Teachers K Standards
Students learn how to count up to 7 objects independently by following oral directions and modeling given by the teacher. This lesson contains a detailed plan, examples of student work, and a downloadable exit ticket to assess...
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Lesson Plan
Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Counting 0 5

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students learn how to count up to 5 objects independently by following oral directions and modeling given by the teacher. This lesson includes a detailed plan, examples of student work, and a printable exit ticket to assess understanding.
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Lesson Plan
Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Counting 0 2

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students learn how to count up to 2 objects independently by following oral directions and modeling given by the teacher. They also are exposed to the concept of zero. This lesson includes a detailed plan, examples of student work, and a...
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Interactive
ABCya

Ab Cya: Alan's Pizzeria

For Students 2nd - 6th
Welcome to Alan's Pizzeria! Put your pizza-making skills to the test with this exciting restaurant game. After you take your customer's order, work fast to create and cook the perfect pizza. But be careful not to mix up the peppers with...
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Interactive
PBS

Pbs Learning: Donkey Hodie: Purple Panda's Space Bop

For Students Pre-K - K
Students follow directions to navigate to the Purple Planet.
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Interactive
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Donkey Hodie: Donkey's Fro Yo Stand

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Donkey Hodie is serving frozen yogurt treats to her pals, and she needs help! In this game, children follow steps to complete customers' orders. As they play, children practice following a plan and are encouraged to be persistent if...
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Activity
PBS

Pbs Kids: Chuck Vanderchuck's Something Something Explosion!: Costumes

For Students K - 1st
Have fun dressing Chunk and his friend for a photoshoot. When you are finished, you can print out the photo.
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Activity
PBS

Pbs Kids: Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: Dress Up Game

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Enjoy playing dress up with Daniel and his friends. Pick a character and select the outfits and accessories you want them to wear.
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Activity
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Story Place: Dinos Rock Print Out Activity: Dinosaur Book

For Students 2nd - 4th
Students print out pictures of dinosaurs, color them, and follow the directions to make a dinosaur book.