Third graders read the book aloud in a group, then discuss the story about how Camilla Cream tries to fit in with the group by denying her true feelings. As a result, she succeeds in drawing negative attention to herself.

Students use descriptive language to write riddles on their favorite seasonal subjects; they illustrate the "answers" to their riddles using the medium of their choice and compile both riddles and illustrations to create a book.

Students interview another student using a twenty question format and write a three-part biography of that person. They create a collage representing the person they interviewed.

Students create "pebble" paintings using rocks found at the beach, or purchased from a store, in this multi-level Art lesson. The lesson can easily be incorporated into a unit on painting and adds another dimension to ordinary artwork.

First graders identify the letter and phoneme /s/ in written and spoken language. Students practice the production of the /s/ sound through tongue twisters. They identify the initial placement of the letter and sound by creating a...

Students compare fall and spring. In this seasonal changes activity, students read the book Apples and Pumpkins and discuss the fall season. The students then read It's Spring and describe the spring season. As a culminating activity,...

First graders, with a collection of various art supplies, plant a seed to observe it growing and record specific data on a data record sheet. They create a collage from various magazines of ten different foods farm animals eat and make a...

Students examine the contributions made by Martin Luther King Jr. They discuss civil rights, conduct research in small groups, participate in a discrimination simulation, and create a collage.

Middle schoolers research women who made history in development of different forms of transportation, including boats, railroads, automobiles, airplanes, and space shuttles, and create timeline/collage depicting some of their contributions.

Students read the book I Am Tall and complete several reading response activities relating to the poems in the book. In this reading response lesson, students focus on the subject of fathers and make speculations about what the poems in...

Students demonstrate an understanding of colors. In this visual arts lesson, students read the text Hot, Spicy Colors and name their favorite colors. Students complete a bar graph to show the data. Students discuss how each color can...

Students complete a unit of lessons on the events of the Holocaust during WWII. They write daily journal entries, create a collage, view and discuss videos, read and analyze novels and poetry, and complete a novel project.

Fifth graders read a book by Eric Carle about animals. They identify the different animals throughout the book and research one of their choice. They write and draw a picture of their animal.

Learners create a sculpture with a theme using a balloon and flour and water paste.

Students explore current fashion trends. As a class, they discuss the statements that a dress makes, brand names, and cultural trends. Fashions from other cultures are observed and discussed by students. In pairs, students create...

Students create and decorate paper mache maracas.

Young scholars draw Santa's face on white paper, add color construction paper for his hat, and use the beard section for a "countdown calender" until the end of the month in this creative December activity. Each day another cotton ball...

Students create "tie-dye" easter eggs in this easy elementary school lesson. Materials needed include paper towels, food coloring, eggs, and rubber gloves. This Easter lesson can be accomplished in 30 minutes with extra time needed for...

Students create "juice bottle penguins" using paper mache, water-based paints, water, and recycled juice bottles. This activity is intended for early-elementary students and is great as a post-activity for a activity or unit on Penguins...

Students identify and interpret the author's writing process and how he came up with his idea for Holes. They experience a moderated chat with the author by participating or reading the transcript. Students also reflect on their own...

Learners use assorted drawing materials and sheets from a cow shaped pad to create a unique, bright, colorful cows.

Second graders watch a show to gather information about a career. In this careers lesson, 2nd graders watch Reading Rainbow and participate in a class discussion about the occupation presented in the show. Lesson includes extension ideas.

Students create and design original sketchbooks and journals. Students explore a variety of words and images in their creations. Students record observations, experiences, events and places to document a journey on the spot when they occur.

Learners read and examine the novel Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick. A variety of assignments involving this novel is offered for the students to complete with higher order thinking skills.