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Lesson Plans - 1st Grade

Fruitful Bounty

Explore Thanksgiving and harvest traditions then create painted paper mosaic cornucopias.

Crayon-Rubbing Cornucopia

Find interesting textures with which to make crayon rubbings. Shape the paper into a cornucopia and fill it with natural textures—leaves, flower petals, or whatever you like!

Fall Harvest Cornucopia

Create a festive fall decoration with 3-D paper sculptures of seasonal fruits and vegetables. Fill your horn of plenty with symbols of local produce for an Earth-friendly display.

Packing the Pilgrim’s Trunk: Personalizing History in the Elementary Classroom

Students will

* investigate the Pilgrims—who they were and why they came to America.

* problem solve and evaluate items needed for coming to the New World.

Say “Thank You” in 100 Languages!

Put the “Thanks” back in Thanksgiving with this geography and language activity that teaches students to say “thank you” in many languages.