Peggy Parish
Amelia Bedelia and other books

Amelia Bedelia
Students demonstrate their understanding by rewriting the directions accurately. This lesson is designed for 2nd or 3rd graders.

Amelia Bedelia Persuasive Writing
Students consider whether Mr. and Mrs. Rogers should fire Amelia or hire her as a cook. They write a persuasive letter with their recommendation.

It's Raining Cats and Dogs
Students use a program like Kid Pix to illustrate and write about an idiom.

The Show Must Go On
"Students will appreciate the sayings as ideas that represent wisdom and understand that the sayings reflect the time in which they originated. The students will appreciate the evolution of proverbs and idioms through time and how they have influenced our language. Finally, the students will integrate the appropriate use of the sayings into their daily language."

WebQuest: Idioms
Working in small groups, students act out an idiom. They take a picture with a digital camera and show it to their classmates, who guess which idiom is pictured.

What are Idioms?
Students explore the idioms found in Amelia Bedelia. They think of another idiom and illustrate it. Scroll down to find a list of 10 more idioms. This lesson is designed for upper elementary students.