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Rocket Like Mae Jemison

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Rocket Like Mae Jemison

Craft a paper rocket in this hands-on activity inspired by the life of Mae Jemison!

1st grade

Social studies

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Reading Inventories

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Reading Inventories

Want to engage students in reading? Give them books that they want to read! This lesson will give you a chance to learn about your readers so that you can best support them to become fluent readers.

1st grade

Reading & Writing

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Inspire Simple STEAM Exploration

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Inspire Simple STEAM Exploration

Children have a naturally inquisitive mind. Foster their curiosity with a walk through an autumn field or park to answer age-old “why” questions. As you walk with your child, you can encourage them to ask questions.

1st grade

Reading & Writing

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Design Challenge: Creating Animal Habitats

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Design Challenge: Creating Animal Habitats

In this design thinking activity, your child will choose an animal to research, learn about the animal’s habitat, and then replicate the animal's habitat using household items.

1st grade

Science

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How and Why Stories

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How and Why Stories

In this lesson, students have a great time using their imaginations to collaborate and create their own story following the "how and why" style of common folktales.

1st grade

Reading & Writing

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Talk About Texts

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Talk About Texts

Help students prepare for reader’s workshop and practice reading comprehension by sharing about books they’ve read. After taking turns telling a partner all about their chosen books, students will write or draw about what their partner shared.

1st grade

Reading & Writing

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