Accelerate Minds

Use this lesson plan with its included materials to implement an engaging lesson that can introduce or review the concept of sequencing using the story, The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Materials included: Full lesson planCorresponding activity sheetsAssessment: Anecdotal Notes Recording SheetAssessment: Rating ScaleLearning Standard: Communicates time and sequence vocabulary (e.g., before, after, during, later, first, last, yesterday, tomorrow, today) to describe relevant history and events.

Use this lesson plan with its included materials to implement an engaging lesson that can introduce or review the concept of exploring objects with their sense of touch. Full lesson planAssessment: ChecklistLearning Standard: Exhibits curiosity about objects, living things, and other natural events in the environment.

Use this lesson plan with its included materials to implement an engaging lesson that can introduce or review the concept of using writing to convey meaning. Full lesson planCorresponding activity sheetsAssessment: RubricLearning Standard: Intentionally uses scribbles/writing and inventive writing to convey meaning, ideas, or to tell a story; e.g., signing artwork, captioning, labeling, creating lists, making notes.

1.RF.2.b- Orally produce single-syllable words by blending sounds (phonemes), including consonant blends As children review the picture cards provided in this activity, they will determine which category to place the word in by listening to the beginning consonant blend as they say the word. The words at the bottom of each picture card contain two blank spaces for the student to write the corresponding consonant blend after they have identified what those letters should be. In order to complete

Use this lesson plan with its included materials to implement an engaging lesson that can introduce or review the mathematics concept of comparing objects using related terms. Full lesson planAssessment: Anecdotal NotesArizona Early Learning Standard:  M. S3.C3.a- Compares objects and uses terms. Common Core State Standard: K.MD.A.2- Directly compare two objects with a measurable attribute in common, to see which object has “more of”/“less of” the attribute, and describe the difference.

Use this lesson plan with its included materials to implement an engaging lesson that can introduce or review the concept of creating self-portraits. Full lesson planDrawing PageAssessment: ChecklistLearning Standard: Represents creative choices, ideas, experiences and feelings with details that connect to personal meaning.

Use this lesson plan with its included materials to implement an engaging lesson that can introduce or review the concept of different roles and responsibilities in the children’s households. Full lesson planDrawing PageAssessment: Anecdotal NotesLearning Standard: Shows knowledge of family members’ roles and responsibilities in the home.

Use this detailed lesson plan with its included materials to implement an engaging lesson that can introduce or review the concept of identifying coins by the name and value. Full lesson planPaper CoinsCoin Reference PosterSorting Coins Worksheets (2)Assessment: Anecdotal NotesArizona First Grade Learning Standard: 1.MD.B.3b- Identify coins by name and value (pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters).

Use this lesson plan with its included materials to implement an engaging lesson that can introduce or review the concept of identifying syllables. Full lesson planBlank name cards (Print and write names)Assessment: Anecdotal NotesLearning Standard: Identifies and discriminates syllables in words.

Use this lesson plan with its included materials to implement an engaging lesson that can introduce or review the concept of sequencing. Materials included: Full lesson planCorresponding activity sheetsAssessment: ChecklistAssessment: Interview RecordLearning Standard: Communicates time and sequence vocabulary (e.g., before, after, during, later, first, last, yesterday, tomorrow, today) to describe relevant history and events.

Use this lesson plan with its included materials to implement an engaging lesson that can introduce or review the concept of asking for permission. Full lesson planLetter to families about the lessonAssessment: Anecdotal NotesLearning Standard: Apply values of respect, responsibility, equality, and fairness within schools and communities.

Use this lesson plan with its included materials to implement an engaging lesson that can introduce or review the concept of conveying respect. Full lesson planAssessment: Anecdotal NotesLearning Standard (Kindergarten): Apply values of respect, responsibility, equality, and fairness within schools and communities.

1.RF.2.a- Distinguish long from short vowel sounds in spoken single-syllable words. Use this word sort activity to introduce students to the different sounds the letter "e" can make in words. Students should be encouraged to say each word out loud to hear the difference. Pictures are used on each word card to help students identify new or unfamiliar words.

Use this lesson plan with its included materials to implement an engaging lesson that can introduce or review the concept of counting to identify “How many?”. Full lesson planCount Around the Class WorksheetAssessment: Anecdotal NotesLearning Standard: Counts a collection of up to ten items using the last counting word to tell “How many?”

2.RF.3.e- Identify words with inconsistent but common spelling-sound correspondences. Use this word sort activity to give students an opportunity to identify differences in words containing "ee" and "ea" to produce the long "e" sound in words. There are two cards for every word, so students can engage in a matching game prior to sorting the words. Working with the words in a variety of ways will reinforce word knowledge acquired during this activity.

Use this detailed lesson plan with its included materials to implement an engaging lesson that can introduce or review the concept of comparing quantities using the symbols greater than ( > ), less than ( < ), or equal to (=). Full lesson planQuantity FlashcardsGreater Than, Less Than, Equal To WorksheetAssessment: Anecdotal NotesArizona Kindergarten Learning Standard: K.CC.C.6- Identify whether the number of objects in one group is greater than, less than, or equal to the number of object

Arizona Early Learning Standard:M.S1.C4.a- Identifies quantities of three to five objects without counting using visual approximation (Subitize). This game is designed to promote children’s ability to subitize quantities of objects in a hands-on, fun activity. The teacher can act as the children’s partner, or two children can play the game together. Included: Directions for preparing, setting up, and playing the memory gameVisual representation of how to set up the gameGame cardsEnjoy!

1.RF.2.b- Orally produce single-syllable words by blending sounds (phonemes), including consonant blends As children review the picture cards provided in this activity, they will determine which category to place the word in by listening to the beginning consonant blend as they say the word. The words at the bottom of each picture card contain two blank spaces for the student to write the corresponding consonant blend after they have identified what those letters should be. In order to complete

Use these color puzzles to enhance a fine motor or manipulatives center. Each puzzle can be cut out and laminated for long-term use. Colors included: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple, Pink, Gray, Black, and White. Enjoy!

As the children review the picture cards in this activity, they will identify the shape of each item and determine which category the item should be placed in. In order to complete this activity, the children will use scissors to cut out the picture cards, then they will place them under the appropriate category on the sorting paper. Early Learning Standard: Compares, describes, analyzes, and sorts two-dimensional objects using formal and informal mathematical language with prompting and support