By Subject Matter Or Grade Level? You Decide.
First you need to decide whether you will narrow down your choices by grade level (kindergarten/primary or upper grades) or by subject matter (Art, Language Arts, Math, Music, Physical Education, Science, Social Studies. Maybe you are looking for online educational games for your students to use during Computer Lab time.
Or, perhaps it's a special time of year and you're looking for ways to educate and celebrate the holidays with your students. Holiday Lesson Plans are abundant. And it's always fun to browse for new ideas to freshen up your teaching traditions of years past. After all, you don't want to get stuck in a rut!
All-Purpose Lesson Plans
If you're lucky you might even find some generic lesson plans that are applicable to multiple subjects and grade levels. Lessons like Easy Bingo are great to have in your back pocket when you have a little extra time or need a filler lesson in case of an emergency or unanticipated change in plans.
Another useful lesson plan to have in your back pocket is Impromptu Speeches. If you find yourself frantic and with an hour of unexpectedly open teaching time staring you down, try implementing an Impromptu Speech hour. It's easy, fun, and meets the standards for developing Oral Language skills. Plus, there's zero preparation time required!
When You're On The Right Track
No matter how you go about your quest, the materials are out there. It's just an issue of choosing your search strategy and going to the right starting place.
Once you find a lesson plan source that you trust, make sure to keep it bookmarked for future reference.
And if you're having trouble finding just what you need, consider posting a quick message in an Elementary Teachers Forum where you can gain (and give!) assistance from fellow educators who have already found solutions that work in their classrooms.
It's All About The Quality
Remember, a free lesson is only worth your time if it is focused and in line with the grade level learning objectives that your school has delineated.Trust your professional evaluation skills and put the web's wealth of free lesson plans to work for you!
