Grade 3 · ELA · 45 minutes Objective Students will analyze character emotions by interpreting clues and making inferences from text evidence. Materials Chart paper Markers Writing paper Pencils Whiteboard Hook Tell students that mysterious riddles have appeared around the classroom describing characters who are feeling strong emotions, but the riddles don't directly say what…
Grade 3 · ELA · 45 minutes Objective Students will identify and create smaller words within larger words to build vocabulary and recognize word patterns. Materials chart paper markers index cards timer whiteboard Hook Challenge students to find as many small words as possible hidden inside the word 'playground' in two minutes. Have teams compete…
Grade 2 · Social Studies · 45 minutes Objective Students will identify and demonstrate the different roles community helpers play during emergency situations. Materials Chart paper Markers Index cards Timer Whiteboard Hook Tell students the classroom has an imaginary emergency – the pet hamster is missing! Ask them to brainstorm which community helpers might help…
Grade 2 · Social Studies · 45 minutes Objective Students will analyze how people exchange goods and services to meet their needs through participation in a trading simulation. Materials colored paper scissors markers small containers or bags whiteboard timer Hook Each student receives a bag with different colored paper shapes representing various resources like food,…
Grade 2 · ELA · 45 minutes Objective Students will identify and demonstrate character traits through physical movements and create trait cards. Materials index cards markers chart paper tape scissors Hook Students will stand up and show how a brave character might walk across the room, then demonstrate how a scared character would move differently….
Grade 1 · Social Studies · 45 minutes Objective Students will identify and describe different areas within their school environment by creating a simple map. Materials Large sheet of paper Crayons or markers Clipboards Pencils Hook Oh no! The playground balls have gone missing and we need to help the school custodian find them. To…
Grade 1 · Social Studies · 45 minutes Objective Students will identify characteristics of communities by creating and arranging physical neighborhoods. Materials construction paper scissors glue sticks crayons large chart paper tape Hook Ask students to stand up and look around the classroom. Have them walk to different areas and notice how our classroom is…
Grade 1 · ELA · 45 minutes Objective Students will demonstrate comprehension by retelling a story in correct sequence using picture cards. Materials blank index cards crayons or markers simple picture book chart paper tape Hook Tell students a detective has mixed up all the pictures from their favorite story and they need to help…
Grade K · Social Studies · 45 minutes Objective Students will identify and explain why families need rules by creating rules for imaginary pet dinosaurs. Materials Chart paper Markers Drawing paper Crayons Hook Tell students that each family just adopted a baby dinosaur as a pet! Show them how to roar like different dinosaurs and…
Grade K · Social Studies · 45 minutes Objective Students will identify and categorize different community helpers by their workplace locations. Materials Chart paper Markers Small paper squares Tape Whiteboard Hook Tell students they are detectives on a mission to help lost community helpers find their way back to work. Show them how you're confused…
Grade K · ELA · 45 minutes Objective Students will sequence story events by acting out the beginning, middle, and end of a simple narrative. Materials chart paper markers colorful scarves or ribbons whiteboard story picture cards Hook Tell students they are going to become wiggly, dancing worms who love to tell stories by wiggling…
Niveau 8 · Math · 45 minutes Objectif Les élèves analyseront et calculeront des dépenses familiales en utilisant les opérations avec nombres décimaux pour créer un budget équilibré. Matériel Calculatrices Papier graphique Crayons Règles Feuilles de travail avec scénarios familiaux Tableau blanc Amorce Chaque équipe reçoit un scénario de famille différente avec un revenu mensuel…