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Let's Build a Band!

We're taking our lessons about sound, pitch, volume/loudness, and rhythm, to explore the various kinds of musical instruments.

Roll A Story: Creative Writing with a Twist

Creative writing gets “rolling” as students activate their imagination to explore storytelling, with a twist.

Haiku It Up

This week Literacy Lesson, we will focus on the emotions “joy” and “sadness” while writing Haikus.

What is Music?

Learn how to apply mathematical understandings to music's rhythm, sound, pitch, and volume/loudness.

Hakuna Matata: Matching Mood and Music, featuring The Lion King!

Whether it’s serene calm or tense drama, said emotions could be conveyed without the need for words.

What is a Sound Wave?

This week, we are exploring the idea of sound as a wave.

I’ve Got the Music in Me: A Literacy Lesson on Music and Emotions - Make Your Own Playlist

In honor of New York Music Month, we are taking a look at music, emotions, and sound. Join us for various June literacy lessons on this topi

What is Sound?

This month, we will learn about the science behind sound and music, while literacy will explore the emotional impact of sound and music.

Forecast of Feelings: Exploring Emotions Using Weather

In this lesson, students learn how to be mindful of their emotions and discuss how emotions change, just like the weather.

Climate Justice

A focus on what we can do personally, with our family, and communities, to work on climate change justice.

What is Climate Change?

Today we will build on our lessons about climate to zero in on climate change, why it changes, and how climate change is measured.

A Museum Trip from Home: A Literacy Lesson on Activism and the Black Panther Party 50th Anniversary

The following literacy activity allows students to explore the Black Power Exhibit at the Oakland Museum.

Climate Regions of the World

Learn about different climate regions around the world and why the climate is different in different parts of the world.

Feelings Scavenger Hunt: Story Telling with a Twist!

A “feelings scavenger hunt” is a fun way to practice mindfulness, social awareness and whole-body listening skills.

What is Climate?

This month, we will learn about climate, climate change, and what we can do to address climate change!

Citizens of the World: A Literacy Lesson Plan on Interconnectivity

The following literacy activity allows students to think about their family ancestry, see the many ways that our whole world is connected.

Happiness: A Lesson in Gratitude

Gratitude is the feeling of appreciation or thanks. In this lesson, we explore how gratitude can have a positive effect on your life.

Social Distancing: Measuring the Distance

In this lesson, we review what 6ft apart really looks like in the real world.

A Kid's Literacy Lesson Plan: Ways to Remember Family & Ancestry - Make a Word Art Picture Frame

During times like these, being stronger than ever as a family is important. Let us build strong family ties together.

Historic Harlem Scavenger Hunt

The following history scavenger hunt will expose students to the rich history and culture that exists within their local neighborhoods.

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