Creative Teaching Ideas, Lesson Plans and Activities

"Let Us Get to Know Each Other" – A Fun WH-Questions Craft Activity In this blog post, I’ll walk you through an exciting classroom activity I conducted to teach WH questions to my primary students. Teaching WH words like “Who,” “What,” “Where,” and “Why” can sometimes feel repetitive, but by adding a craft activity, I was able to make it engaging, creative, and fun for my students. Objective: The activity aimed to help students understand and use WH words in questions and answers while allowing them to interact with each other in a meaningful way. Materials Needed: WH-question worksheets (separate sheets for boys and girls) Crayons or colored pencils Scissors Glue sticks White paper sheets Pencils Step 1: Introduction to WH-Words I began the lesson by introducing the WH words (Who, What, Where, When, Why, How) on the board. I explained the meaning and usage of each word with examples: Who -is used for people. What -is used for things or actions. Where -is for places. When -i

Teaching about herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores can be engaging and educational with the right activity. Here’s an interactive, movement-based classroom game I recently used to help my students learn about different animals based on their food habits. This activity encourages observation, quick thinking, and physical activity, keeping students engaged while reinforcing learning. Here’s a step-by-step guide to the activity: Materials Needed: Flashcards of various animals (herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores). Three images to represent food habits: plants, meat, and both plants & meat. Adhesive (sticky notes, tape, or magnets) for pasting cards on the board. Step-by-Step Instructions: 1. Preparation: Create flashcards with different animals printed on them. Make sure you have a mix of herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores. On the classroom board, paste three large pictures: one showing plants, one showing meat, and one showing both plants and meat. These images represent the d

 Migration of people, class 5th EVS lesson explanation video and notes. The video lesson is useful as a peer-to-peer learning resource in your classroom. In the video students are explained, what migration is? migration types, the effects of migration, and actions being taken to stop migration. Lesson: Migration of people. Class: 5th  Subject: Environmental Science. (EVS) Board: AP SCERT Objective: Students can understand the concept of migration and its effects. 1. What is a migration? A. Migration is a seasonal movement of people from one place to another place in search of a better livelihood .  2. What are the reasons for migration? There are two reasons for people to migrate. They are: Natural reasons : Calamities like floods, cyclones, earthquakes, etc. are the natural reasons for migration. Economical reasons : Reasons like job transfers, and poverty are economic reasons for migration. Migration of People Video: 3. What are the effects of Migration? Migration can lead to famil

Digit number cards are a versatile and essential tool in a math classroom, particularly for young learners. These cards, typically featuring numbers from 0 to 9, can be used to facilitate a wide range of interactive and engaging activities that help students understand fundamental mathematical concepts. By manipulating these cards, students can visually and physically explore number recognition, sequencing, place value, addition, subtraction, and even more complex operations such as multiplication and division. The hands-on nature of digit number cards supports kinesthetic learning and encourages students to actively participate in their mathematical education, fostering a deeper understanding and retention of concepts through play and experimentation.                  I use digit number cards to teach number concepts, place values, and basic arithmetic operations to my students. These cards are invaluable for creating learner-specific activities, allowing me to tailor problems accordi

Introducing the Ultimate Telugu Language Workbook: Your Pathway to Fluency! Are you struggling to learn Telugu? Do you want to teach your children their mother tongue but find it challenging due to living outside Andhra Pradesh or Telangana? Look no further! Our comprehensive Telugu Language Workbook is here to make your learning journey smooth and enjoyable. This meticulously crafted workbook includes 180 worksheets packed with diverse activities designed to help you learn Telugu easily and quickly. Whether you can't read or write Telugu or are simply struggling to grasp the language, this book is the perfect resource for you. Key Features: Beginner-Friendly :Ideal for those who can't read or write Telugu. Bilingual Support : Each page and word come with English subtitles, making it easier to understand and learn through English. Diverse Activities: Engage with a variety of exercises that ensure a thorough understanding of the language. For All Ages: Perfect for children an

How do teachers start the first day of school? How do I plan my first lesson? What is a creative lesson-planning idea for the first day of school? To answer all these questions, here is the innovative and simple lesson plan "Making Friends" for the first day of school.  The simple, fun, and creative lesson plan helps you to start your session joyfully.   Topic: Making friends (first day at school) Subject: English Skills: Listening and speaking Objectives:  Students will be able to follow the simple instructions. Students will be able to draw a face. Students will be able to introduce his/her friend. Teaching aids (TLM): Camera/mobile phone, pictures, drawing paper, glue, sticky tape. Preparatory: Show students a camera or mobile phone (realia) or prepare a model. Take a snap and ask to mimic the sound made by the camera. Elicit the sound 'click' Do the actions of clicking and tell students to follow.  Now give a chance to students. Students take turns to click the

Lesson: Tarigonda Vengamamaba (తరిగొండ వెంగమాంబ) Class: 5th AP SCERT Skill: Writing and creative expression తరిగొండ వెంగమాంబ 18 వ శతాబ్దానికి చెందిన తెలుగు కవయిత్రి, తిరుమల వేంకటేశ్వర స్వామి భక్తురాలు. వేంకటాచల మాహాత్మ్యము, ద్విపద భాగవతం వంటి ఆధ్యాత్మిక కావ్యాలు రచించింది. తరికొండ వేంకమాంబ రచించిన శ్రీకృష్ణమంజరి చాలా ప్రశస్తమైన స్తుతికావ్యం. వెంగమాంబ చిత్తూరు జిల్లా, గుర్రంకొండ మండలంలోని తరిగొండ గ్రామంలో వాసిష్ఠ గోత్రీకుడైన కానాల మంగమాంబా,కృష్ణయా మాత్య అను నందవరీక బ్రాహ్మణ దంపతులకు 1730లో జన్మించింది. ఈమె తన జీవితాంతం శ్రీవేంకటేశ్వరుణ్ణి ఆరాధించింది. చివరకు సా.శ.1817 ఈశ్వర సంవత్సరం శ్రావణ శుద్ధ నవమినాడు తరిగొండ వెంగమాంబ వేంకటేశ్వరస్వామిని స్మరిస్తూ సజీవ సమాధి చెందింది. Tarigonda Vengamamba was one of the most famous women Telugu writers in the history. She wrote many poems, and songs and did a lot of service activities for women's empowerment.  She was famous in Yakshagana Poetry. Vengamamba wrote many songs and tuned them like Annamayya. Her song regarding HARATHI for the Lord Ven

Title: Shape Art with Wool Threads Objective: Reinforce geometric shape recognition and properties through a creative and hands-on activity. Materials Needed: Large canvas or bulletin board Wool threads in various colors Scissors Pushpins/ glue Printed or drawn templates of different geometric shapes (circle, square, triangle, rectangle, etc.) Instructions: 1. Prepare the Canvas: Set up a large canvas or bulletin board in your classroom. Ensure it's easily accessible to all students. 2. Gather Materials: Place the wool threads, scissors, pushpins, and shape templates on a designated table or area. 3. Introduction: Begin the activity by discussing the importance of geometric shapes in math and daily life. Emphasize the characteristics of each shape. 4. Choose Shapes: Have each student or group choose a specific geometric shape they want to create on the canvas. Provide printed or drawn templates to assist them. 5. Cut Wool Threads: Instruct students to cut wool threads of various le

Topic (విషయం) : VIBHAKTULU (విభక్తులు) Subject : Telugu (తెలుగు) Class (తరగతి) : Primary and upper primary (ప్రాధమిక & ప్రాధమికోన్నత)  తెలుగు భాష వ్యాకరణంలో 8 విభక్తులు ఉన్నాయి. ఈ విభక్తులును సులువుగా భోదించడానికి ఈ క్రింది కృత్యం ఉపయోగపడుతుంది. తరగతి గదిలో విద్యార్దులు ఉల్లాసంగా ఉంటే భోదన ఫలవంతకరం అవుతుంది. విద్యార్దులను క్రియాత్మకంగా ఉంచడానికి, సృజనాత్మక మరియు వినోదాత్మక కృత్యాలు అవసరం.  కావున మీ విద్యార్దులతో ఈ కృత్యాన్ని చేయ్యించండి. కృత్య అవగాహనకు ఆ క్రింది వీడియో ను చూడండి.

Topic: Subject and Verb Agreement Subject: English Grade; Primary and Upper primary Teaching subject and verb agreement to primary students can be engaging and effective using interactive lesson plans. Here are some creative and interactive approaches and games. Definitely, these fun activities and games help you a lot to teach the topic to your students. 1. Hands-On- Activity:      Transaction: Start your lesson with a fun story that includes characters with distinct personalities.  Emphasize how each character has a specific action they perform. Based on the story create some cards with different characters and their actions. For example, "The cat [play] with the ball" or "The birds [sing] in the tree."  Ask students to match the character with the correct verb, emphasizing the agreement between the subject and the verb. Provide sentence fragments with missing verbs and let students choose the correct verb for the subject. For instance, "The dog [ ] in the ga

 A lesson plan helps you organize your thoughts, objectives, and resources in a structured manner. It provides a roadmap for the entire teaching session. It should be adaptable to the students' needs, providing room for adjustments based on their understanding and engagement. AP SCERT has released the model lesson plans to help teachers plan their teaching-learning process more effectively and engaging. Here you can download the unit-wise plans. Here are the Grade 8th/ Class 8th PDF lesson plans.   TELUGU LESSON PLANS: 1. Andhra Vybhvam (ఆంధ్ర వైభవం) Lesson Plan   2. Mathrubhoomi (మాతృభూమి) Lesson Plan 3. Sathaka Sowrabham (శతక సౌరభం) Lesson Plan MATHEMATICS LESSON PLANS: 1. Rational Numbers Lesson Plan 2. Linear Equations in one Variable Lesson Plan 3. Understanding Quadrilaterals Lesson Plan 4. Data Handling Lesson Plan 5. Squares and Square Roots Lesson Plan 6. Cubes and Cube Roots Lesson Plan 7. Comparing Quantities Lesson Plan 8. Algebraic Expressions and Identities Lesson Pla