Seven book-based lesson plans that introduce and focus on the letter 'D' in NED's name: Do Your Best
Just A DuckPete the Cat and the New GuyClorindaCalvin Can't FlyUnicorn Thinks He's Pretty GreatThe DotBetter Than You

Lesson Plans

  • Vocabulary definitions
  • Discussion starters and questions to check for understanding
  • Engaging writing prompts
  • Printable activities and resources

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Do Your Best Unit Overview

Unit Overview, K-6
1 page - PDF

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Just a DuckLesson

Just a Duck?, K-1
Includes Printables
6 pages - PDF

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Pete the Cat and the New Guy Lesson

Pete the Cat and the New Guy, K-2
Includes Printable
4 pages - PDF

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Clorinda Lesson

Clorinda, K-2
Includes Printables
4 pages - PDF

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How Full is Your Bucket? Lesson

Clavin Can't Fly, 3-6
Includes Printable
4 pages - PDF

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Unicorn Thinks He's Pretty Great

Unicorn Thinks He's Pretty Great, 3-6
Includes Printable
5 pages - PDF

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The Dot Lesson

The Dot, 3-6
Includes Printable
3 pages - PDF

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Better Than You Lesson

Better Than You, 3-6
Includes Printables
4 pages - PDF

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Get Started with NED Kit - Lesson Plans, Printables, Self-assessments, Activities, Awards, Classroom Bulletin Board Kit, Reading Challenge, Parent Activities
Do Your Best Printables
'I Can' Book Printable
I Can Book
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Different Is... Printable
Different is...
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I Can, Self-Reflection Printable
I Can, Self-Reflection
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Good Better Best Printable
Good, Better, Best
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Once I Tried Printable
Once I Tried (story writing)
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Things We Do Best Printable
Things We Do Best
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Strengths and Weaknesses Printable
Strengths and Weaknesses
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Class Survey Printable
Class Survey
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Morning Announcements - Do Your Best
Morning Announcements:
Do Your Best
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