Learning Objectives Students will: Observe how condensation forms on the outside of cold containers. Compare condensation on two different liquids (water vs. soda). Learn how carbonation and insulating bubbles affect temperature transfer. Practice scientific skills: predicting, observing, recording data, and explaining results. Understand how temperature differences create condensation. Materials 2 regular drinking glasses (not insulated)…
Lesson 224 • By Debbie Haren (Expanded Version) Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten Learning Objectives Students will: Recognize their own name in print. Identify the letters in their name and the order they appear in. Build independence in morning routines. Strengthen letter–sound awareness when discussing names. Develop a sense of classroom belonging and identity. Materials…
Lesson 223 • By Debbie Haren (Expanded Version) Grade Level: Preschool Learning Objectives Students will: Learn to recognize the letters in their own name. Build early name-writing awareness through tracing and letter formation. Strengthen fine-motor skills using hole-punch dots and glue. Practice color recognition, sorting, and simple pattern-making. Gain confidence seeing their name displayed in…
Lesson 423 • By Christopher Murray (Expanded Version) Grade Levels: K–2 (adaptable for 3–5) Learning Objectives Students will: Learn and correctly pronounce the Spanish names of the days of the week. Use Spanish question/response patterns to identify today, yesterday, and tomorrow. Learn Spanish number words while counting the dates on the calendar. Build daily listening,…
Exploring Addition & Subtraction With Manipulatives Lesson 366 • By Amy (Expanded Version) Grade Level: Kindergarten Learning Objectives Students will: Build, model, and explain addition and subtraction equations. Use concrete objects (candy, cereal, bingo chips) to show number combinations. Practice decomposing a number into two parts. Write or verbalize equations using proper math language. Recognize…
Glow in the Dark Stars and Planets Lesson 218 • By Mary Lou Mejeur (Expanded Version) Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st–2nd Grade Learning Objectives Students will: Understand why stars are difficult to see during the daytime. Observe how darkness makes stars appear brighter. Review basic characteristics of stars, planets, and constellations. Identify familiar constellations such…
Lesson 217 • By Paula Diekhoff (Expanded Version) Grade Level: Preschool Learning Objectives Students will: Participate in a large motor relay activity. Use facial expressions to show a variety of feelings. Develop turn-taking, teamwork, and gross motor coordination. Strengthen emotional vocabulary by identifying and describing emotions. Practice imagination and self-expression. Materials 2 sturdy chairs 2…
Lesson 216 • By Sandra Leister (Expanded Version) Grade Level: Preschool Learning Objectives Students will: Explore different grains and grain textures used to make bread products. Use fine-motor skills to paint glue and sprinkle materials. Create a grain collage picture using flour, oatmeal, and cornmeal. Practice writing their names. Develop sensory awareness by touching and…
Lesson 215 • By Debbie Haren (Expanded Version) Grade Level: Preschool Learning Objectives Students will: Create an aquarium craft using colored construction paper fish. Count the total number of fish in their aquarium. Sort and identify colors of the fish they made. Strengthen fine-motor skills through tracing, cutting, and gluing. Practice early oral language skills…
Lesson 212 • By Emily (Expanded Version) Grade Level: Kindergarten Learning Objective Students will: Understand that liquids do not have a fixed shape. Observe that water takes the shape of any container it is placed in. Compare solids and liquids using simple experiments. Record observations using pictures and coloring. Materials Clear containers of assorted shapes/sizes…