A foundational lesson for K-1 students distinguishing between survival essentials (needs) and items that are nice to have (wants) using a 'Grocery Store' theme.
A comprehensive lesson introducing young learners to the various roles and tools of community helpers through visual aids, role-play, and creative projects.
A lesson exploring the lives of Deborah, Samson, and Ruth, focusing on their character traits, the challenges they faced, and their significance in biblical history.
A 50-minute lesson exploring the history and customs of Valentine's Day, designed for middle school students with K-3 reading levels. Includes a KWL chart, accessible text, and comprehension questions.
A high-energy 20-minute kindergarten lesson exploring the functions of different hats based on the book "There's a Hat for That". Students identify hats for different scenarios and design their own purposeful headwear.
A lesson focused on the Morning Offering Prayer, including a comprehensive quiz and teacher answer key.
A lesson focused on the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln through foundational literacy activities like tracing and word recognition.
A social studies lesson for Kindergarten and 1st Grade students to explore the roles of community helpers through a video interview with a Mayor, a song, and interactive role-playing. Students will practice naming various jobs and explaining how those workers help their neighborhoods.
Students will learn to distinguish between different city departments, focusing on the vital role of Public Works in maintaining a community. Through a video interview with a Mayor and a hands-on sorting activity, students identify which city heroes handle specific neighborhood needs.
A civics lesson for K-2 students that introduces the concept of voting through a video analogy and a hands-on mock election to make class decisions.
A civic-focused lesson for 1st and 2nd graders to learn about the role of a mayor and propose their own ideas for community improvement. Includes a video interview, guided discussion, and a creative writing activity.
A 1st-grade lesson where students meet Gina the EMT, learn about first responders, and practice gratitude and writing by creating thank-you cards for local emergency medical teams.
A lesson for Kindergarten and 1st Grade students to learn about the role of EMTs, the tools they use, and how they help keep our community safe. Includes a video presentation, a tool-sorting activity, and a creative drawing task.
A Kindergarten lesson focused on citizenship through kindness and helping, featuring a 'Superhero' theme where students identify their 'powers' to help the community.
A 1st-grade social studies lesson where students distinguish between rights (freedoms) and responsibilities (duties) through a video-based discussion and a sorting activity.
A 1st-2nd grade lesson introducing the difference between government-provided public services and private businesses. Students explore common community locations and identify how they are funded and who they serve.
A lesson for K-1 students exploring community helpers and the dual purposes of government: keeping people safe and helping them work together. students will watch a video, engage in discussions, and complete a sorting activity.
Students explore the fundamental purpose of laws and government, focusing on safety and cooperation. The lesson culminates in the collaborative creation of a 'Classroom Constitution' where students categorize rules based on their primary function.
A Kindergarten lesson focused on identifying months and using a calendar to find special dates, inspired by a surprise birthday party mission.
A lesson for K-2 students to develop deduction and critical thinking skills using map symbols and keys. Students will compare real objects to their map symbols and solve park-themed clues.
Students learn to use a map key to locate items on a park map through an interactive video game and a scavenger hunt activity. The lesson emphasizes symbol recognition and spatial reasoning for 1st and 2nd graders.
Students learn how to use and create map keys by designing their own park layout. The lesson uses the analogy of emojis as symbols to help students understand how map keys communicate information about a location.
A Kindergarten and 1st Grade lesson introducing the concept of map symbols using emojis as a relatable starting point. Students will watch a video about a park map key and then create their own symbols for common classroom objects.
A Kindergarten lesson focused on identifying community helpers through their uniforms, featuring a video exploration of doctors and nurses and a creative design activity.
A Kindergarten social studies lesson where students learn about doctors and nurses as community helpers, specifically focusing on the medical tools they use to keep us healthy.
A 1st-grade social studies lesson where students explore empathy and communication through the role of community helpers like doctors and nurses. Students learn how to use 'brave words' and comfort others while watching a video and practicing through structured role-play.
A 1st grade social studies lesson introducing Abraham Lincoln, focusing on his life, leadership as the 16th president, and his presence on U.S. currency. Students will explore his humble beginnings in a log cabin and his legacy through video and hands-on coin rubbings.
Students will explore the concept of citizenship through a friendly video, identify key values like respect and kindness, and collaboratively draft a Classroom Constitution to establish positive community norms.
A Kindergarten social studies lesson focused on community citizenship and helpful actions, featuring a 'Helper Hunt', an educational video, and a 'Helping Hands' creative activity.
A 1st-2nd grade lesson on good citizenship focusing on kindness, responsibility, and community action through role-play and discussion.
Students will learn what it means to be a citizen by exploring their local and national communities through a video-led discussion and a mapping activity.
A lesson where students discover the meaning of symbols through the American Bald Eagle and create their own personal seal to represent their unique traits.
A 1st-grade lesson where students learn to distinguish between weekdays and weekends using a calendar-based approach, sorting daily activities, and reflecting on their favorites.
A Kindergarten geography lesson focused on identifying land and water on maps and globes using visual cues (green/brown for land and blue for water). Students watch a vocabulary video, participate in a hands-on comparison, and complete a map-coloring activity.
A 1st-grade introduction to geography where students explore the difference between maps and globes, learn key vocabulary, and create a bird's-eye view map of their own classroom.
A geography-focused phonics lesson where 1st graders explore map vocabulary and the 'ph' digraph through video analysis and hands-on word detective work.
Students will learn the specific sequence of events in a firefighter's emergency response through video observation and a hands-on sequencing activity.
Students will learn about the protective gear firefighters wear to stay safe, identify each piece of equipment, and understand its specific purpose through a video and a hands-on 'Dress the Firefighter' craft activity.
A 1st-grade lesson exploring community helpers, specifically firefighters, through their specialized tools and comparing them to classroom equipment.
A fun, interactive lesson for Pre-K and Kindergarten students to identify community helpers and the tools they use to help others. Includes a song-based video, a guessing game, and a hands-on matching activity.
A lesson for 1st and 2nd graders exploring the life of George Washington, the definition of a 'legend', and the importance of honesty through the famous cherry tree story and a hands-on 'Truth Tree' craft.
Students explore George Washington's role as the first U.S. President and connect his leadership qualities to the general responsibilities of the presidency through profile creation and role-play.
A festive and historical look at Flag Day for young learners, focusing on the flag's 'birthday' (June 14th) and how it has changed from 1777 to today. Students create a comparative birthday card and sing a special version of Happy Birthday to celebrate the national symbol.
A Kindergarten to 2nd grade lesson where students become 'Flag Detectives' to identify where the American flag is displayed in their school and community. Includes a video-guided discussion and a campus hunt activity.
A lesson for 1st-2nd graders to understand the numerical significance of the stars and stripes on the American flag, comparing the original 13 colonies to the 50 current states.
A kindergarten and first-grade lesson exploring the colors and symbolism of the American flag through video, discussion, and a hands-on torn-paper collage activity.
A 1st-2nd grade lesson where students explore chronological order and personal history by creating a 'My Life' timeline, featuring a Clubhouse-themed video and interactive scrapbook-style activity.
Students learn to distinguish between the past, present, and future by analyzing growth, sequencing events on a timeline, and categorizing their own life experiences through a hands-on sorting activity.
A lesson where 1st and 2nd graders learn the difference between needs and wants through a survival scenario, video analysis, and a backpack-packing simulation.