Extended KS1 4-Lesson Series: The Invisible String - Hands on and Deeper Thinking Lessons

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Dive into the profound world of connections with our Extended 4-Lesson Series: The Invisible String. This series is designed to help Year 2 students explore the concept of invisible strings that link them to their loved ones, fostering emotional intelligence and social skills. Each lesson is carefully crafted to promote engagement, creativity, and deeper thinking.

Lesson 1: Introducing Our Invisible Strings

Learning Objectives:

• Define what an invisible string means
• Identify who we’re connected to
• Express feelings about connections

Activities (60 mins):

• Circle Time (10 mins): Read “The Invisible String” book and discuss connections.
• String Heart Activity (20 mins): Create yarn hearts to represent important people.
• Connection Web Game (15 mins): Build a visual web of relationships using yarn.
• Reflection Drawing (15 mins): Draw oneself and important connections.

Lesson 2: Love Across Distance

Learning Objectives:

• Understand love works despite separation
• Develop coping strategies
• Express feelings about missing people

Activities (60 mins):

• Distance Discussion (10 mins): Share experiences of separation.
• Memory Bottle Craft (20 mins): Create a keepsake remembering loved ones.
• Comfort Corner Creation (15 mins): Design a comforting space in the classroom.
• Love Letter Writing (15 mins): Write letters to distant loved ones.

Lesson 3: Building New Connections

Learning Objectives:

• Create new friendship bonds
• Practice kindness actions
• Understand how connections grow

Activities (60 mins):

• Friendship Recipe (15 mins): List ingredients for friendship.
• Kind Acts Factory (20 mins): Engage in acts of kindness.
• String Art Friends (15 mins): Create string art to symbolize friendships.
• Connection Dance (10 mins): Move with partners to express connection.

Lesson 4: Celebrating Our Connections

Learning Objectives:

• Share learning about connections
• Demonstrate understanding
• Celebrate relationships

Activities (60 mins):

• String Gallery Walk (15 mins): Display and discuss string art.
• Connection Celebration (20 mins): Engage in games and share favorite activities.
• Memory Book Making (15 mins): Create a class memory book.
• Final Reflection (10 mins): Discuss new understandings and future connections.

This series emphasizes hands-on skills and deeper thinking, ensuring that students not only learn about connections but also apply these concepts in their daily lives.

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