1st Grade

LESSON PLANS

Similar and Different Lesson

Students discuss the ways in which they are similar and different.

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Education Consulting: Is it for You?

Read about the wide variety of opportunities for earning extra money that your educational expertise can net!

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Coping Skills Checklist

A coping list checklist for the classroom.

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Feelings Thermometer

Use this strategy to help students see when they are escalating so they can intervene and use coping skills to manage…

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Daily Tasks Checklist

Support your students to hold themselves accountable for their work in class by providing them with a checklist. In…

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Direct Skill Instruction for Students with Autism

This article identifies social skills that need to be developed with autistic students and the steps required to build…

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Putting a Positive Spin on Peer Pressure

Peer pressure has the potential to be a powerfully positive force. By leading students through self-awareness…

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Glows and Grows

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Animal Breathing

This resource provides for different breathing techniques that you can teach your students.

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Antecedent Prompting Procedures for Students with Autism

A specific approach to working with autistic students where the teacher prompts the child to engage in some kind of…

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Talking With Children About War and Violence In the World

Talking to students about Ukraine? Educators for Social Responsibility has prepared this guide for adults who are…

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Responding to Conflict Amongst Young Children

Here are some suggested ways for teachers to handle conflict in their classrooms. Using these techniques in your…

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Administrative Expectations

An explanation of what school administrators expect from and look for in job candidates.

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Peer Initiation Strategies for Students with Autism

With these strategies, peers are taught how to initiate and encourage social interactions with children with autism.

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Peer Tutoring for Students with Autism

In this approach, peers learn to use effective teaching techniques and positive reinforcement to teach academic subjects…

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Promoting Social Development for Students with Autism

Background information on four approaches that have commonly been used to promote social development in children and…

WORKSHEETS

Creating Safe and Secure Passwords: Tips for Kids

This colorful printable includes tips and strategies to help kids understand how to create safe and secure passwords…

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Use Service-Learning to Enhance Your Curriculum

Information on benefits and implementation of service- learning projects for students, including case studies.

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Assess the Program Before You Accept the Job: Seven Areas

Peruse an article that lists areas that you should investigate before accepting a job offer.

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Educator's Guide to the World of Patricia Polacco

Patricia Polacco is a beloved, highly acclaimed author and illustrator of numerous books for children. Use this guide to…

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Pledge to Play Nice! Children's Literature Activities

Use children's literature to start a discussion about bullying and encourage kindness. This anti-bullying kit includes…

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Considerations for Social Interaction with Autistic Students

Take these considerations into account when preparing autistic students for social interaction.

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Intervention Strategies for Disruptions

Complete descriptions of a District Management Plan, a Crisis Team, and a Crisis Plan.

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Crisis Intervention Plan for an Intruder

These procedures will help to keep students and staff safe when an intruder enters school grounds.