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Interactive
Mr. Nussbaum

Lobsters

For Students 1st - 2nd Standards
Lobsters are the topic of an informational text that scholars read then answer a series of questions. A progress report details their work.
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Interactive
Mr. Nussbaum

The Color Green

For Students 1st - 2nd Standards
A two-paragraph informative text takes a close look at the color green. Scholars listen to and or read the passage, then answer five multiple-choice questions. A progress report details learners' performance.
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Interactive
Mr. Nussbaum

Redwood National Park Reading Comprehension

For Students 1st - 2nd Standards
An interactive tests scholars' reading comprehension skills. Young learners read an informative passage about redwood trees then respond to five questions. Feedback appears instantly.
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Website
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Living and Nonliving

For Students Pre-K - 1st
What is it that distinguishes a living organism from a nonliving object? This collection of images presents examples that aren't as clear-cut as one might think, enticing students to question the meaning of life.
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Activity
University of Regina (Canada)

University of Regina: Math Central: Sample Problems for Grades 1 5

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
The Saskatoon Board of Education gives samples of math word problems for pairs or small groups of students. At each grade level three types of problems are provided: translation, process, and realistic.
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Website
OneWorld UK

One World: Tiki Visits the Galapagos Islands

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Aimed at the younger student, this wonderful sitehas plenty of photos and easy to read informationabout the amazing Galapagos Islands!
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Unit Plan
Rice University

Rice University: Who Wants Pizza? A Fun Way to Learn About Fractions

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
These introductory lessons on fractions provide clear explanations and directions with interactive practice problems. Also includes a "teacher's notes" section with resource and standards information. Each section focuses on a different...
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Website
US Department of Education

Helping Your Child Learn Math: Math at the Grocery Store

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Make grocery shopping a mathematical experience. Parents and children explore a variety of math concepts through this collection of engaging math activities. Lesson are presented in varying levels of difficulty, offer "Parent Pointers"...
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Activity
Beacon Learning Center

Beacon Learning Center: Push Ups

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
This is a tutorial on line graphs including when, how, and why one might choose to use them and how to interpret the data when it is complete. This one is to reach a goal for the number of push ups needed to win the Presidential Fitness...
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Activity
Chase Young, PhD

Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: Big Al [Pdf]

For Teachers K - 1st
A reader's theater script for Andew Clements Yoshi's book, Big Al, is provided on these pages. Eight character roles are needed in this activity.
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Activity
Chase Young, PhD

Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: Christmas Everywhere [Pdf]

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
A reader's theater script for Phillip Brooks' children's book, Christmas Everywhere, is provided on these pages. Eight character roles are needed in this activity.
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Activity
Chase Young, PhD

Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: Goodnight Moon [Pdf]

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A reader's theater script for Margaret Wise Brown's early childhood book, Goodnight Moon, is provided on these pages. Four character roles are needed in this activity.
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Activity
Chase Young, PhD

Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: The Great Apple Slice Escape [Pdf]

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
A reader's theater script for Lois Walker's children's book, The Great Apple Slice Escape, is provided on these pages. Eleven (or more) character roles are needed in this activity.
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Activity
Chase Young, PhD

Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: Gretchen Groundhog, It's Your Day! [Pdf]

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A reader's theater adaptation of Abby Levine's young adult book, Gretchen Groundhog, It's Your Day!, is provided on this script. Seventeen character roles are needed in this performance.
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Activity
Chase Young, PhD

Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: If You Take a Mouse to School [Pdf]

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A reader's theater script for Laura Numeroff's picture book, If You Take a Mouse to School, is provided on these pages. Five narrators are needed in this activity.
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Activity
Chase Young, PhD

Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: January Is the First Month [Pdf]

For Teachers K - 1st
In this activity, a reader's theater script for Jean Brabham McKinney's January is the First Month is provided. Six (or more) speaking parts are provided.
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Activity
Chase Young, PhD

Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything

For Teachers K - 1st
A reader's theater script for Linda Williams' children's book, The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything, is provided on these pages. Ten character roles are needed in this activity.
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Activity
Chase Young, PhD

Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: Martina the Beautiful Cockroach: A Cuban Folktale

For Teachers 1st - 5th
A reader's theater script for Carmen Agra Deedy's version of a Cuban folktale, Martina the Beautiful Cockroach is provided on these pages. Seven character roles are needed in this activity. While mostly written in English, Spanish...
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Activity
Chase Young, PhD

Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: Hooway for Wodney Wat [Pdf]

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
A reader's theater script for Helen Lester's children's book, Hooway for Wodney Wat, is provided on these pages. Ten character roles are needed in this activity.
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Activity
Chase Young, PhD

Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: The Really Ugly Duckling [Pdf]

For Teachers K - 1st
A reader's theater script for Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith's children's book, The Really Ugly Duckling, is provided on these pages. Six character roles are needed in this activity.
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Chase Young, PhD

Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: Snowed in at Polkweed Public School [Pdf]

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
A reader's theater script for John Bianchi's young adult book, Snowed in at Polkweed Public School, is provided on these pages. Seven character roles are needed in this activity.
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Activity
Chase Young, PhD

Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: What, No Santa? A Christmas Play [Pdf]

For Teachers K - 1st
A reader's theater script for What, No Santa? A Christmas Play is provided on these pages. Thirteen character roles are needed in this activity.
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Activity
Chase Young, PhD

Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: The Three Billy Goats Gruff [Pdf]

For Teachers K - 1st
In this activity, a reader's theater script adaptation of Paul Gandone's The Three Billy-Goats Gruff is provided. Four character roles are needed in this activity.
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Lesson Plan
Free Reading

Free Reading: Identifying and Generating Rhyming Words: A Story About Fred

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
A fun poem about "Fred" that the teacher reads to the class and students guess what the missing words are. When they guess correctly, they are able to draw the character.