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ACTIVITIES
Suggested Author Interview Questions
Here are the 16 best questions to ask an author during an interview Ever wondered about your favorite author's writing…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLiteratureAuthors -
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Curious George's First Day of School Teacher's Guide
Extend and enhance children's enjoyment of Curious George's First Day of School with the lesson planning resources in…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureEarly ReadingLanguage Arts and Writing -
REFERENCE
Sunflowers, Van Gogh, and You
Students will taste sunflower seeds, plant sunflowers, research Vincent van Gogh, and paint a picture of a sunflower.SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryCommunity and Ways of Life -
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Community Helpers
Teach students about the importance of community helpers by having them describe how each community helper makes our…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryCommunity HelpersSafety -
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Labor Day Activities
Teach children about Labor Day with these activities.Subjects:Jobs, Careers, and OccupationsCommunity and Ways of LifeSocial Studies and History -
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A Budget
Students will practice finding percentages in this activity.Subjects:MathematicsPercentagesWord Problems -
LESSON PLANS
What Is Child Labor?
Students commemorate Labor Day by learning the meaning of child labor. Then, they learn ways that they can take action…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryIndustrial RevolutionLabor -
ACTIVITIES
Appreciation Cards
Students make "Appreciation Cards" for people who have jobs that impact their lives.SubjectsLanguage Arts and WritingVisual Arts -
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Choose an Occupation
Distribute a printable social studies activity that focuses on identifying the responsibilities of a chosen job.Subjects:Social Studies and History -
DAILY WARM-UPS
Clara Barton Reading Warm-Up
In this printable warm-up, students read a short biography on Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross, and…Subjects:Literary BiographiesU.S. Civil War (1860-1865)Suffrage and Women's Rights -
LESSON PLANS
Labor Day Newspaper
Students learn about the history of the Labor Day holiday and write a newspaper about the various people and…SubjectsJobs, Careers, and OccupationsCommunity and Ways of LifeSocial Studies and History -
DAILY WARM-UPS
The Firefighter Reading Warm-Up
Students read a fictional passage about firefighters and answer comprehension questions in this printable reading…Subjects:Reading ComprehensionLiteratureJobs, Careers, and Occupations -
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Doctor and Dentist Patterns
Use the patterns in this printable to create flannel board pieces depicting physicians' tools.Subjects:Jobs, Careers, and OccupationsCommunity and Ways of LifeSocial Studies and History -
ACTIVITIES
Labor Day Puzzle
Teach children about Labor Day with this wordsearch.Subjects:VocabularyJobs, Careers, and OccupationsLanguage Arts and Writing -
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Career Words
Employ a printable reading activity that helps build skills in recognizing words associated with occupations.Subjects:ReadingVocabularyJobs, Careers, and Occupations -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Favorite Labor Day Activities Slideshow, Grades K-8
View this collection of our favorite Labor Day activities, lessons, and printables. Click through the slideshow to find…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryCommunity and Ways of Life -
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Community Helpers Writing Activity
Distribute a printable social studies activity that focuses on understanding community jobs.Subjects:Community HelpersWritingCommunity and Ways of Life -
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I Want to Be a Carpenter
Explore the occupation of carpentry with your young students, and make paper hard hats.Subjects:Jobs, Careers, and OccupationsCommunity and Ways of LifeSocial Studies and History -
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Job Fair
Hold a job fair in your classroom! Teach your students about the various jobs types and how each person can contribute…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryCommunity and Ways of Life -
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My New Year's Resolutions (7-12)
This holiday-themed activity teaches teens what New Year's resolutions are and why they should make them. Students make…Subjects:Creative WritingJobs, Careers, and OccupationsWriting -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Transcript of Authors Live with Jerry Spinelli
A complete transcript of the premier showing of Authors Live, with Newbery Award-winning author Jerry Spinelli. Mr.…Subjects:Jobs, Careers, and OccupationsCommunity and Ways of LifeSocial Studies and History -
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Savvy September Sentences
Your students are asked to complete sentences that have to do with September.Subjects:WritingSeasonsAutumn Season -
ACTIVITIES
Make a Stethoscope
Students follow the directions in this printable to make a simple stethoscope. This is a fun arts and crafts project…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryVisual Arts -
CLASSROOM TOOLS
Career Survey
Students conduct a survey of their school to find out what careers students are interested in pursuing.