Elly Elementary

Twas the Night Before Christmas is one of the most well-known Christmas stories for children and so much fun to read and enjoy together.   Reading comprehension for ’Twas the Night Before Christmas involves helping students...

In this lesson plan for Papagayo by Gerald McDermott, students will explore themes of cooperation, problem-solving, and environmental science. Begin with a read-aloud of the story, focusing on Papagayo's interactions with the nocturnal...

Auntie Claus is the story about the Claus family who live in NYC in a nice building. The aunt is mysterious and she disappears from Halloween to Valentines day on 'Business'. Sophie decides to find out what is going on. She find the aunt is the sister of...

A lesson plan for The Gold-Threaded Dress by Carolyn Marsden for 3rd-5th graders focuses on themes of friendship, cultural diversity, and empathy. Begin by reading the story together, discussing how Oy's unique Thai heritage influences her...

For The Paperboy by Dav Pilkey, this comprehensive teaching resource includes a lesson plan focused on themes like responsibility, daily routines, and the beauty of morning quiet. The lesson plan starts with a read-aloud to introduce students...

How do you retell a story? What are the words you use to keep your storry in order?   A lesson plan on sequencing a story for 2nd/3rd graders begins with reading a short story aloud, then discussing its main events. Students would identify the...

How to Catch a Monster by Adam Wallace is a fun children's book about bravery and facing fears. The story follows a young boy who, after being given a superhero cape, decides to face the monster living in his closet. He prepares a plan to catch the...

This all-inclusive plan based on The Little Red Hen aims to teach young students valuable lessons about responsibility, cooperation, and hard work. Through engaging read-alouds, discussions, and hands-on activities, students will explore the...

This heredity and genetics unit for 4th and 5th graders includes seven comprehensive lessons designed to engage students in understanding basic genetics, traits, and family history. Each lesson covers key concepts like dominant and recessive traits, DNA...

In this unit on good nutrition for 2nd and 3rd graders, students will learn the importance of making healthy food choices to fuel their bodies. Through fun, hands-on activities, such as creating balanced meal plans, exploring food groups, and discussing...

With lessons and reading passages, students will explore the roles and importance of various people in their community, such as firefighters, doctors, and teachers, through engaging reading passages. These passages will provide students with information...

"Pigs on the Move" by Amy Axelrod is a great book for integrating literature into a math lesson. The lesson plan focuses on helping 2nd or 3rd graders practice addition and subtraction through a fun and engaging story about pigs going on a journey. The...