Check out our library of lesson plans for teachers and families. PCM has created a variety of lesson plans for teachers by teachers for children pre-k through early elementary.
PCM has brought the magic of learning to life for over 40 years. As a trusted resource for families and children in southern New England, PCM is an anchor in our community.
PCM has brought the magic of learning to life for over 40 years. As a trusted resource for families and children in southern New England, PCM is an anchor in our community.
PCM is committed to serving the children of southern New England – regardless of their financial ability. 40% of the Museum’s budget is dedicated to welcoming one-third of the Museum’s total audience free of charge or at greatly reduced rates through a variety of outreach programs.
The Harlem Renaissance: Individualism and Community Pride Developed by Katie Reeve, PCM Play Practicum 2023, Verizon Tech Enhanced 2023(FOCUS: Grades 4-5, Library, Design-Thinking) In this lesson Grade 4-5 students will be introduced to the Harlem Renaissance. It will...
Unsung: Using AR to Better Understand the Harlem Renaissance Developed by Katie Reeve, PCM Play Practicum 2023(FOCUS: Grades 4-5, Library, Design-Thinking) In this lesson, grades 4-5 students will deepen their understanding of the Harlem Renaissance by exploring the...
Monuments Developed by Alenoush Hagopian, PCM Play Practicum 2023, Verizon Tech Enhanced 2023(FOCUS: Grade 4, Civics & Culture, History & Humanities) This history lesson will prepare students to think critically about how history is memorialized in the United...
Functions and Structures of Plants and Animals Developed by Kristen Nichols, PCM Play Practicum 2023, Verizon Tech Enhanced 2023 (FOCUS: Grades 3-5, Science Technology, Critical Thinking) This lesson plan focuses on teaching students about the functions and structures...
Literally! Idiom Pictionary / Charades Developed by Alice Briney-Rockswold, PCM Play Practicum 2022(FOCUS: 3-5, ELA, Literal vs. Figurative Language) Introduction: Help students make heads or tails of commonly used English idioms. Materials to gather Chart paper...
Blast From the Past Developed by Mary Palazzolo, PCM Play Intensive 2022 (FOCUS: Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, History & Humanities, Design Thinking) Introduction: Time-travel back to ancient times and imagine what it was like to live in the past! How did...
