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The United States Constitution
The US Constitution is the beginning of Americans' rights. Use a five-paragraph passage to give a brief history of the US Constitution. A great last minute addition to a lesson on Constitution Day.
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Military Life 101
Here's a very powerful video that deserves a place in a Veterans Day lesson. Four young girls talk about what it's like to have a parent deployed and how they support one another during the deployment.
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Beverly Cleary Memory Game
Where is Henry Huggins? Class members craft playing cards for a memory game. One side features a description or an illustration of a memorable scene, the title of the book and the names of major characters, or a description about the...
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Valentine's Day Crossword Challenge
In this crossword puzzle instructional activity, students read the 20 clues that relate to Valentine's Day. Students then use the clues to complete the crossword puzzle.
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Mother's Day: Alphabetical Order
In this Mother's Day worksheet, students alphabetize a set of 12 words related to Mother's Day, writing them on lines beneath the word box.
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Leprechaun Dust
Learners make "leprechaun dust" in this short art lesson plan 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...
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Doodle All the Day
Learners explore the creative potential in everyday objects. Through doodling, collecting found art, and creating drawings and paintings inspired by the world around them, students research their own creative process.
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May 22 - Buy a Musical Instrument Day
In this writing prompt worksheet, learners learn that May 22 is 'Buy-a-Musical Instrument Day.' Students write whether or not they plan an instrument, how long they've been playing, and why they decided to play the instrument. If...
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Modern Day Mona Lisa
Students create a portrait of a woman from our current era. They discuss what they would include in a portrait for our era in the U.S., list current trends and styles, and create a modern-day "Mona Lisa" portrait.
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May 12th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that May 12th is Limerick Day. Students learn the guidelines for writing a limerick.
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May 3rd Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that May 3rd is Space Day. Students sharpen their writing skills as they respond to questions regarding the moon.
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May 15th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, learners learn that May 15th is National Chocolate Chip Day. Students create a new dessert that includes chocolate chips as an ingredient.
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May 31st Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that May 31st is World No Tobacco Day. Students write to persuade someone to stop smoking or chewing tobacco.
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May 4th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that May 4th is National Weather Observer's Day. Students respond to questions regarding weather.
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May 11th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that May 11th is School Nurse Day. Students describe an injury that they experienced at school.
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May 19th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt activity, learners learn that May 10th is National Clean Your Room Day. Students elaborate about something that they found when they were cleaning their rooms.
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May 9 1754- Newspaper Cartoon
For this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that May 9, 1754 is the day the first newspaper cartoon was printed. Students write about what type of cartoon they would create for their school newspaper. Students then draw the cartoon.
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May 27, 1937 - The Golden Gate Bridge
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that May 27, 1937 was the day the Golden Gate Bridge opened. Students use resources in the classroom to learn five facts about the Golden Gate Bridge and summarize them in their own words.
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Valentine’s Day Unit: Writing & Literacy Center Activities
Students participate in Valentine's Day writing and literacy center activities. In this writing and literacy lesson, students develop Valentine's Day journals using recycled cards and small blank sheets of paper. They write sentences...
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May 28th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that athlete Jim Thorpe was born in this day in 1888. Students think of a famous American they could immortalize in a postage stamp.
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May 30th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt learning exercise, learners learn that the ice cream freezer was patented in this day in 1848. Students choose 1 of 4 ice cream topics to write about.
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May 19th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students reflect on Mother's Day and sharpen their writing skills as they write a paragraph using 1 of the 4 sentence starters provided.
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May 13th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that the last full week in May is National Backyard Games Week. Students create an afternoon or night of fun for their family as they plan how to celebrate the week.
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May 5th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt activity, students learn that May 5th is Cinco de Mayo. Students use resources in the classroom to learn 5 facts about Mexico and its culture and summarize them in their own words.