Activities & Lessons

Elementary School Learning Activities

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If you're looking to maximize learning in the classroom—whether that's virtual or in person (or a mix of both) this school year—these educational activities for elementary students are sure to keep your students engaged.

Whether you're teaching kindergarten or older elementary school students in Grades 3-5, you can use these lesson plans to explore different topics in reading, math, and science and add an element of fun into your curriculum.

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Kindergarten Activities

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Grades 1-2 Activities

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Grades 3-5 Activities

Looking for more fun learning activities and lesson plans? Check out our full list of free teaching resources for all grades and all subjects.

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