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Leprechaun Dust

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners make "leprechaun dust" in this short art lesson using Jello instant pistachio pudding, small jars, milk, and spoons. Ideal for celebrating St. Patrick's Day with early-elementary students. Can be combined with the reading of a...
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Leaves

For Teachers K - 2nd
Pupils engage in a lesson plan which gives them a better understanding of how the water system of a plant works. They make leaves that demonstrate how the water moves through them. Students use coffee filters, water and food coloring to...
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Judging a Book by Its Cover

For Teachers K - Higher Ed
Here's one of the very few lessons I've seen that works for everyone: kindergartners through college young scholars! Readers of any age pick out a book from the class library or the school library, that has a damaged cover or jacket....
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Students' Favorite Reading Topics

For Teachers K - 8th
Students complete surveys about their favorite reading topics to determine the kinds of books to purchase for the school library.
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Asian America: Heritage Experience

For Teachers K - 12th
Learners of all ages read and discuss books about Asian America. In this Asian-America lesson plan, different books for every age group are listed and various teaching strategies are suggested. Great tips cover virtually every grade level!
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Time Line of the Year

For Teachers K - 8th
Students record special events and memories on a timeline of the school year. In this timeline instructional activity, students understand the purpose of a timeline as they chart important events of the school year using photos,...
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Philanthropic Literature: Quilt to Freedom

For Teachers K - 2nd
A reading of Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt by Deborah Hopkinson launches this study of slavery, freedom, and the Underground Railroad. After a discussion of the importance of showing respect for others and of helping each other in...
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Formatting Fun

For Teachers K - 5th
Launch this lesson plan by saving the provided Formatting Fun template on your classroom or library computers. Young learners can then practice formatting basics for use in writing activities. Exercises include practice in highlighting...
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Who's Wild?

For Teachers K - 1st
Students explore the differences between animals of the wild and domesticated animals.  In this wild animals lesson, students understand that tame animals ancestors were once wild.  Students illustrate the differences by drawing a wild...
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Learning to Give

Humphrey The Lost Whale

For Teachers K - 3rd Standards
The children's book Humphrey the Lost Whale tells an amazing tale of a community joining together for a common cause. Read this book with your class, making connections between the events in the story and personal experiences of young...
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Where Do Animals Come From?

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students use library search engines to research an animal and its origin. In this animal research lesson, students research their assigned animal using ProQuest. Students then find the country of origin of the animal using a library...
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Trout Are Made of Trees Crayon Mural

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students recognize that for a trout habitat to be ideal, several components must be present.  In this trout lesson, students explore what makes a healthy stream.  Students create paintings for a mural of a trout habitat. Students uncover...
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LESSON 4: Looks Like Respect, Sounds Like Respect, Feels Like (K-2)

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students show competency in Art objectives by designing and creating props (glasses-looks, ears-headband, and [feel] texture board) for each of the given senses.
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Outside Education

Who Lives in a Tree?

For Teachers K Standards
Young scientists journey outside to observe what animals live in nearby tress. They identify the animal, take note of special features that help the animal in this habitat, and then illustrate their findings.
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Great Early Elementary Reads

For Teachers K - 3rd Standards
Here is an excellent reference list of over 60 recommended book titles for early readers, each of which includes the author, title, number of pages, and brief summary.
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Places in My Community

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students determine the different businesses and buildings in their community. In this community activity, students identify different community locations and their purpose in the community. Afterward, the students collectively sing a...
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Graph the Presidents At Inauguration- How Old Were They?

For Teachers K - 8th
Students construct a graph of the presidents' ages at inauguration. In this U.S. history lesson, students use online resources to gather data about the presidents and accurately present their results on a graph.
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Officer Buckle and Gloria; How to Stay Safe

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students listen to the teacher read a book about a police officer and his trained dog and make connections to their own personal safety habits. In this safety activity, students create a classroom bulletin board of safety tips, and then...
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What Is A Community?

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners engage in a lesson which introduces the definition of a community and challenges them to explore the characteristics of their own community. This lesson uses the true story of Humphrey the Lost Whale as an illustration of how...
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Helping Others

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars explore philanthropy. In this service learning activity, students read The Seven Chinese Brothers, identify the elements of the story, and then go out in the world to help others by sharing their talents.
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Readers Who Struggle Can Learn From Wonderful Teacher/Student Created On-Level Reading Projects

For Teachers K - 1st
Learners create their own books. In this book making lesson, students pick a subject and take photographs of it. They use these photographs to write their own story using their sight words. 
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The Elephant

For Teachers Pre-K - 3rd
Students listen to a story about helping others. In this citizenship lesson plan, students investigate a group of animals that do not want to help an ant. Students learn about elephants and sing songs about the elelphant in story.
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ZIP Code Math

For Teachers K - 12th
Students add or subtract to solve ZIP Code Math word problems. A ZIP Code Math work sheet is included. This lesson combines math with geography quite nicely.
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Celebrate Abe Lincoln: A Primary Timeline Activity

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore the qualities possessed by Abraham Lincoln. In this Abraham Lincoln activity, students create a timeline of events that shows why Abraham Lincoln could overcome obstacles to be come President. Students create a book and...

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