Elly Elementary

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...

A lesson plan introducing the concept of cause and effect for 3rd-5th graders can start with a brief explanation of the terms "cause" and "effect" using relatable examples, such as "If it rains (cause), the ground gets wet (effect)." The lesson can...

By the end of this session, learners will be able to differentiate between figurative language and literal language, identify at least three examples of each type, and explain the impact of figurative language on writing and communication.   This...

If a teacher has 5 minutes left before the bell and the lesson is over, there are several productive and engaging activities they can do to make the most of that time. These are also useful for a substitute teacher that has used up all the plans left for...

On the first day of school, a great lesson plan to help students overcome jitters starts with a warm welcome and an introduction game. Begin by greeting each student at the door with a smile and a name tag. In the classroom, arrange a circle time where...