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Patriotic Song Puzzles

My students are eager to learn patriotic songs these days! I chose songs for different grade levels, the youngest learning “America” and the older ones “The Star-Spangled Banner.” In order to help them memorize the words, I laminated 12 copies of each song, cut them into pieces (line strips for the 2nd graders) and put each song in a Baggie. Students get a partner, find a clear space on the floor, and must put the song puzzle together. The first time they do this, they do get to use their song sheets, but later it is from memory only. The kids LOVE this activity!

Being Treated Equally

Let children experience prejudice first hand, in reference to Martin Luther King Day.

Pets: A Lesson Plan for Preschoolers

February is the perfect month to include a Pets theme in your preschool lesson plans as it is Responsible Pet Owner Month.

Harriet’s Halloween Sort

This is a small group instructional activity in which students sort, classify and tell about what characteristics they sort individually wrapped candy.

Insect Models

To help students become excited about making models of insects, you might want to do some science charting with them. Ask, “What do you know about insects?” And then, “What do you want to know about insects?”