6th Grade

Students use words from newspapers and magazines to make "found" poetry. This is a great way to teach students about…

Recycled Poetry

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Reading and Literature

Poetry

Creative Writing

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Hispanic Rhythmic Patterns and Drums

Use a music lesson that helps students understand drum rhythms, performing as a group, and improvising melodies from…

Subjects

Social Studies and History

Mexican History and Hispanic Heritage

Culture and Diversity

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REFERENCE

Common Core Lesson Plans for the Who Was...? Series

Use the activities throughout this guide with the Who Was...? Series for teaching specific historical events, studying…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Nonfiction Literature

Social Studies and History

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Self-Portrait Simile Poems

Use the Internet to teach your students about self-portraits and review the use of similes. Then, have students type…

Subjects:

Language Arts and Writing

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The U.S. Flag: Facts and Discussion Questions

Give your students information on the U.S. flag and thought-provoking related questions.

Subjects

Social Studies and History

Government and Civics

Flags

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Students learn about the history of the Labor Day holiday and write a newspaper about the various people and…

Labor Day Newspaper

Subjects

Jobs, Careers, and Occupations

Community and Ways of Life

Social Studies and History

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Bringing the Solar System Down to Earth Lesson

Students create a scaled-down model of the solar system by calculating the planets' diameters and distances from the sun…

Subjects

Science

Solar System

Mathematics

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DAILY WARM-UPS

Jim Thorpe Reading Warm-Up

In this printable warm-up, students read a short biography on Olympic athlete Jim Thorpe and answer reading…

Subjects:

Native-American History (American Indians)

Twentieth Century

Olympic Games

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DAILY WARM-UPS

Clara Barton Reading Warm-Up

In this printable warm-up, students read a short biography on Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross, and…

Subjects:

Literary Biographies

U.S. Civil War (1860-1865)

Suffrage and Women's Rights

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DAILY WARM-UPS

Science Reading Warm-Up: Volcanoes

Students learn about volcanoes as they improve their reading comprehension skills with the science reading passage and…

Subjects:

Reading

Language Arts and Writing

Social Studies and History

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WORKSHEETS

1st Grade Math Worksheets

First-grade math worksheets help further your students’ understanding of basic mathematics, placing an emphasis on…

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WORKSHEETS

5th Grade Addition Worksheets

These worksheets will help your students learn and practice more advanced forms of addition such as adding fractions,…

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LESSON

5th Grade Decimals Worksheets

Test your students ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide decimals. This practice will help your students fully…

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Editable Extracurricular Activities Transportation Permission Form

This editable permission slip covers school-provided transportation to and from extracurricular events like field trips,…

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BOOK GUIDES

The One and Only Ivan Teaching Guide

Discussion questions and extension activities that promote social-emotional skills like empathy, friendship, and…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Social and Emotional Development

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Editable Photo Use and Posting Permission Form

This editable permission form can be used when parent or guardian consent is needed for taking and posting student…

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Strategies for Improving Reading Comprehension in ASD

Reading Comprehension Strategies for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

5 practical, hands-on strategies for addressing reading comprehension issues that accompany Autism Spectrum Disorder…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Reading Comprehension

Reading Instruction

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Become an instant expert on weather. Find motivational mini-lessons and the reference material you need to reinforce key…

Instant Expert: Weather

Subjects:

Science

Earth Science

Weather

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Research Paper: Revise the First Draft

Tips for revising the first draft of a research paper.

Subjects:

Language Arts and Writing

Writing Research Papers

Writing

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How to Use Multiple Intelligences to Reach Every Child: Part 1

Tracy Heibeck, an expert in child development explains how to use multiple intelligences to increase students'…

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Gifted but Learning Disabled: A Puzzling Paradox

Some very special children are both learning disabled and gifted. These children can be difficult to identify and…

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Administrative Expectations

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

Subjects:

Jobs, Careers, and Occupations

Community and Ways of Life

Social Studies and History

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