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Pass the Manners, Please

For Teachers 1st
First graders, after reading the book, David Goes to School, play the Good Manners Pudding Game.
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Style Myself Batisse

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore the artwork of Henri Matisse. In this Matisse lesson, 3rd graders recognize the characteristics of Henri Matisse. Students create a pastel collage self portrait in the style of Henri Matisse.
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A First Look at the Garden

For Teachers Pre-K - K
For any teacher who is planning a field trip to Missouri's Botanical Garden, this lesson plan packet is a must-have! In it, young learners engage in pre-visit activities so they will be prepared to get the most out of their trip. There...
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Rules for Rubrics

For Teachers Pre-K - 12th
How do you create an effective and fair rubric? Read this article to create the best rubric possible. 
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Notes on Notes

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Five straightforward strategies to help your pupils organize and retain information.
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Dr. Seuss Author Study

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students listen to a story, then use the same format to write a class book.
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How to Recognize the Positive: Classroom Management Lesson Plans

For Teachers 1st - 6th
A better classroom environment is created when teachers start focusing on the positive, and not the negative, behavior.
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Give a Little, Get a Lot

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students research a specific charitable organization on the Internet, focusing on the organization's history, services, and importance in society. They develop an outline for a charitable organization with a mission statement.
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A New Era for Palestinians

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Get a global perspective and examine the challenges facing Mahmoud Abbas, the newly elected president of the Palestinian Authority. Thoughtful classroom citizens write letters to Mr. Abbas, asking him questions and suggesting advice....
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Launching a Writer's Workshop

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students interview each other and their parents to examine why and when writers write and where published authors get their ideas. They complete a class T-chart, fill-out an interview worksheet, and read and discuss a variety of book...
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As You Like It Word Plays

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore and analyze the sounds and shapes of the words used in Shakespeare's works They participate in a charades-like memorization exercise in which they create "word plays" for each of the words in the monologue.
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Anansi and the Tug O' War

For Teachers 1st
Read a short book with your first graders! Anansi and the Tug O' War is the focus of this lesson plan. After reading the African story together, they complete language arts activities to practice reading comprehension. A stellar group of...
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What Did You Say?

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders role-play various situations in which they use verbal and non-verbal communication.
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Story Dolls

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students express themselves through art and writing at the same time in this lesson. Students create paper doll versions of themselves. Students write a biography of their dolls.
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Swine Flu and Health Lesson Plans

For Teachers 1st - 8th
With the swine flu on everyone's mind, students can benefit from learning about influenza, epidemics, and public health.
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Bring Sports Inside the Classroom

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Research sports to foster an interest in afterschool engagement, and see your students grow more creative and focused.