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WF1289060 Shaped 2020 Revamp Grade 3 5

We have fun 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade learning activities that span reading, math, and science on a range of topics to help you find the perfect fit for your students.

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Kindergarten science

Our free, downloadable science activities for kindergarten will get kids planting, observing weather patterns, composting, and much more.

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Keep students engaged with these fun learning activities for middle school, no matter what subject you teach and whether your students are in person or remote.

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Learn about the history of technology in education and where it has brought us to today.

Debi Christensen
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WF1289060 Shaped 2020 Revamp Grade 1 2 Reading

With these free reading activities for 1st and 2nd grade, you can engage young learners in topics ranging from incredible insects to the great outdoors.

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Black History Month Writing Prompts Hero

Introduce students to Black innovators with these Black History Month writing prompts and guide them into a particular type of text, such as personal narrative, informative, or persuasive.

Perry Hollins
Fourth-Grade Teacher, Evanston/Skokie School District, Illinois

WF1289060 Shaped 2020 Revamp Grade 3 5 Science

With these science activities for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade, you can teach your students how to compare and contrast, observe and record, and predict and explain different concepts.

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Discover 5 examples of technology in the classroom. Modern classroom technology offers different methods to reach and motivate every student.

Chandra Lye
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Use these educational activities for elementary school to explore different topics in reading, math, and science and add an element of fun into your lessons.

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Kindergarten math

Build your youngest learners' numeracy and problem-solving skills with these math activities for kindergarten, complete with videos, teacher guides, and more.

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Learn how to plan lessons using IICT tools. Explore eight tips to develop technology-infused lesson plans.

Jenny Fulton
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Womens history month bulletin boards

Decorate your classroom using these seven Women's History Month bulletin board ideas to teach students about the achievements of women throughout history.

Jordan Friedman
Former Shaped Editor

Grades 1 and 2

Keep your students engaged while boosting their academic skills with these free, downloadable 1st and 2nd grade learning activities in reading, math, and science.

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WF1289060 Shaped 2020 Revamp Grade 1 2 Math

These hands-on math activities for 1st and 2nd grade will enable young learners to solve word problems, add numbers, complete and create patterns, and much more.

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WF1289060 Shaped 2020 Revamp Grade 1 2 Science

Use these science activities for 1st and 2nd grade to get kids conducting experiments and labs, observing sunset patterns, and exploring ways to reuse items.

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WF2002500 Shaped 2024 Blog Post Why is Phonological Awareness Important for Reading Hero

Phonological awareness skills are important foundational knowledge for the effective development of letter-sound relationships. Learn more about how it can help students with reading development.

Dr. Shane Templeton
Foundation Professor Emeritus, Literacy Studies, University of Nevada, Reno; Into Reading Program Author

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Celebrate World Kindness Day with 5 free kindness activities for the classroom. Encourage empathy, inclusion and acceptance.

Corrinna Pole
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History of political parties lesson plan

Use this history of political parties lesson plan and activity to teach your students about how the U.S. political system in time for the 2020 presidential election.

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