This lesson helps kindergartners express their emotions about moving to first grade. Featuring The Night Before First Grade by Natasha Wing, it gives young students ample time to introspect, write, and draw.

In this lesson, students will learn how to practice peace when they feel hurt or have a disagreement. These steps can be followed whenever conflict arises in the classroom.

In this fun counting-focused lesson plan, your students will practice their one-to-one correspondence skills as they learn a fun song!

Family first! This lesson encourages students to think about families and how diverse families can be.

In this feelings-focused lesson, ELs will practice identifying feelings and using feeling words as they reflect on the end of kindergarten and the beginning of first grade. It can be used on its own or as support to the lesson The Night Before First Grade.

In this fun blending lesson, students will get a chance to read and spell grade level words. This can be used as a stand-alone lesson or support for the Cooking Up Blends lesson plan.

Practice reading and spelling names in this math infused writing lesson!

In this lesson, students will hear the story Mind Bubbles, practice mindful breathing (anchor breathing), and use bubbles to draw pictures of their thoughts from the mindfulness practice session.

Music, hands-on practice, and coloring by number will make this cool addition lesson a favorite! In this lesson, your students will practice adding numbers to five.

In this lesson, your students will use illustrations as they read a grade level story to a partner. They will engage their fine motor skills as they complete a simple cut and paste matching activity.

In this lesson, students will discuss, generate a list, and practice appropriate activities that may improve the way they feel. Students will engage in a gratitude practice and learn strategies for changing their mood.

The peace corner is a space where students may practice previously taught calm-down methods, such as deep breathing and mindfulness. Students will draw a picture of themselves in the peace corner and practice in small groups.

In this fun exploration of materials, students will practice differentiating between heavy and light objects.

In this musical lesson plan, students will get lots of practice counting from 1-100!

Use a fun card game to practice adding numbers in this fun hands-on addition lesson!

This lesson has it all! Uppercase and lowercase letters, reading and writing names, and best of all... art! This lesson will encourage your students to practice writing skills as they practice using capital letters when writing names.

In this lesson, students will identify and practice different ways emotions can be expressed through faces, gestures, and movements. They'll also learn how to practice mindful breathing to manage strong emotions and self-regulate.

Practice drawing and identifying shapes with your class as they become master dance choreographers!

In this fun hands on lesson, students will be introduced to and get practice using positional language!

Students will get plenty of practice adding within 5 as they solve word problems with real-life contexts! Use this scaffolded EL Lesson alone or for more addition practice before teaching Ice Cream Addition to Five.

Practice making new words with your students as they learn about words in the -and word family.

Do your students have a hard time sharing? Using puppets and hands-on practice, students will learn all about turn-taking and using their words as they practice listening to their friends. Can be used as a stand-alone or pre-lesson for the Reading in Turn lesson plan.

This wacky lesson combines math and reading practice with a Dr. Seuss classic and some fun online games.

In this counting lesson plan, your students will practice using numbers 11 to 20 while learning about comparison.

Use this introductory lesson on comparison to provide students with practice identifying groups of more and less.

In this beginning lesson on numbers, ELs will practice their counting skills using tactile supports and an engaging read-aloud!

Use this engaging mystery bag lesson to practice addition patterns of one more with your curious kindergarteners!

In this fun art and math inspired lesson plan, your students will practice learning and identifying the numbers between 1-10!

During this art-inspired lesson plan, your students will practice identifying, building, and describing simple patterns!

In this music-inspired lesson plan, students will practice recognizing the letters of the alphabet while using music to guide them.