This is a second grade lesson plan I found that addresses math concepts, such as measuring and counting. However, with a little modification, it could also include a mini spelling lesson! I don't know about you, but I love when lessons allow the student to learn beyond the intended concept and incorporates the mastery of more than one subject. After discussing measurement topics in class, such as inches, feet, centimeters, and meters, this is a great supplemental activity to put the students knowledge into action.
So let's begin our adventure and embark on a Measure Hunt! This activity is pirate themed, which is great because it engages students by allowing them to pretend they are pirates going on an excursion. First, divide the class into groups of 2-3 "pirates", and have the students place there desks together, representing their "pirate ship".
Second, give each group a number in measurements on a piece of paper that you want them to find. For example, 5 inches. Now, here's the part that I added in. Along with the number, give each group a letter. With this particular number and letter, each group will explore the classroom to find an object that length, but it also has to begin with the letter they were given. It really takes the lesson to a "think outside of the box" level. (Nothing in the classroom is off limits, anything that fits their criteria!)
While they are finding the objects, they must write them down-- more spelling perks!
After some time, have the pirates return to their ships. Once they have, each group gets a poster and draws a big treasure chest. On the lid of the treasure chest, the students must write the number and letter they were given. Then, on the inside of the chest they must draw and write the names of all the objects they found.
Lastly, each group of pirates presents their treasure chest to the class, describing all the objects found that matched their number and letter.
This foundations of this lesson plan can be found at this site- http://teachers.net/lessons/posts/1171.html
