Introducing my latest resource designed to foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment: āBuilding Positive Classroom Connections: A Social Growth Series.ā This comprehensive set of lesson plans is meticulously crafted to empower educators in guiding students through reflective activities that enhance their interpersonal skills and contribute to a supportive learning community.
Key Features:
Thoughtful Design: Each lesson plan is thoughtfully designed to encourage self-awareness, goal-setting, and actionable steps for students to contribute positively to the social fabric of the classroom.
Aligned with Standards: The series aligns seamlessly with social-emotional learning standards, promoting essential skills such as self-reflection, goal-setting, interpersonal relationships, and responsible decision-making.
Versatility: Suitable for various grade levels, the series is adaptable to different classroom settings, providing flexibility for educators to tailor activities according to their studentsā needs.
Promotes Inclusivity: Emphasising diversity and inclusivity, the lessons help students appreciate and respect each otherās differences, creating a harmonious and welcoming environment.
Engaging Activities: From reflective worksheets to goal-setting exercises, each lesson includes engaging activities that encourage active participation and meaningful discussions among students.
Creating a Comprehensive, Inclusive and Engaging Classroom with āExploring Diversity Through Literatureā
This lesson plan provides a comprehensive guide that goes beyond traditional teaching methods. By exploring diversity through literature, we aim to create a more inclusive, understanding, and engaged classroom.
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Key Sections:
Introduction to the Story
Benefits of the Topic
Teachersā Role
Enhancements
Technology Integration
Learning Objectives
Disciplines
Lesson Activities
Adaptations for Diverse Learners
Assessment
Encouraging Connection Values
Making the Story Relatable to Diverse Backgrounds
Ensuring Active Participation and Engagement
Challenges and Sensitivities When Discussing the Topic of the Story
Extension Activities to Deepen Understanding
This engaging resource will help your students practice building CVC words with letter cards or magnetic letters.
If you like this sample, please check out the complete packet at my store.
This sample includes a word building mat and letter cards.
Engage your Key Stage 1 students with this delightful and comprehensive Valentineās Day Activity Pack designed to foster understanding, creativity, and cross-curricular connections. This resource is perfect for teachers looking to make Valentineās Day both educational and enjoyable for young learners.
Whatās Included:
Introduction to Valentineās Day: Dive into the history and cultural significance of Valentineās Day, providing a rich context for students to appreciate the traditions associated with this special day.
Vocabulary Building: Expand your studentsā language skills with a list of Valentineās Day-related vocabulary words and their definitions, enhancing their ability to express feelings and sentiments.
Reading Comprehension: Stimulate critical thinking and reading skills with a carefully crafted passage about Valentineās Day, followed by thoughtful comprehension questions that encourage reflection and understanding.
Writing Prompts: Encourage self-expression and creativity with engaging writing prompts that prompt students to share their thoughts, feelings, and even step into the shoes of Cupid for imaginative storytelling.
Arts and Crafts: Foster creativity and fine motor skills with a simple and enjoyable Valentineās Day-themed art project.
Puzzles and Games: Challenge students with a Valentineās Day-themed word search, providing a fun and engaging way to learn.
Additional Features:
Ā· Discussion Questions: Encourage lively classroom discussions and critical thinking about the significance of expressing love and kindness.
Ā· Differentiation Strategies: Tailor the activities to suit diverse learning abilities and styles, ensuring that every student can participate and thrive.
Ā· Extension Activities: Provide extra challenges for early finishers, promoting further exploration and research into the theme of love and Valentineās Day.
Ā· Multidisciplinary Connections: Explore how Valentineās Day connects to various subjects, fostering a holistic understanding that goes beyond the surface.
Ā· Cultural Diversity: Promote inclusivity and cultural awareness by discussing how Valentineās Day is celebrated around the world.
Make this Valentineās Day memorable and educational for your students with this comprehensive activity pack. Download now and watch your students blossom with enthusiasm and love for learning!
This resource covers the following teaching objectives:
Reading Comprehension:
Retell the story with pictures
Compare and contrast two characters
Literacy Skills:
Define vocabulary words
Venn Diagram:
Examine and interpret a Venn diagram
The lesson plans can be adapted to your own personal style!
Includes:
Overview
Vocabulary Lesson Plan
Key Terms Lesson Plan (Trickster tale, Moral)
Writing Lesson Plan
Vocabulary Cards
Retelling Cards
4 Differentiated Writing Prompts
The story can be downloaded for free in my Tes Store.
This resource covers the following teaching objectives:
Reading Comprehension:
ā¢ Identify genre
ā¢ Find rhyming words
ā¢ Interpret word meanings
The lesson plans can be adapted to your own personal style!
Includes:
ā¢ Overview
ā¢ Jumbleton Poem by Lewis Carroll
ā¢ Vocabulary Lesson Plan
ā¢ Vocabulary Cards
ā¢ Vocabulary Worksheet
ā¢ Comprehension Lesson Plan
ā¢ Picture Worksheet
This resource contains 9 comprehension worksheets suitable for kindergarteners.
They each contain a short piece of text followed by 3 simple questions.
The theme in this pack is āJungle Animals.ā There are 9 different comprehensions:
Gorillas
Baboons
Bushbabies
Eagles
Leopards
Chimpanzees
Crocodiles
Jungle Elephants
Pythons
I hope you enjoy!
Set goals with your students for the new year with this writing activity! Have your students write and draw about their best memory, and/goals for the new year. The bunting can be cut out, with string added it can be displayed on your bulletin board!
Includes:
My Best Memory of 2019 writing prompt
What I Am Proud of So Far writing prompt
My 2020 Goals Bunting (can be used for bulletin display)
6 Coloring pages
Embark on a transformative educational journey with our meticulously crafted lesson plans designed to explore diversity through the lens of captivating stories. Each lesson plan is a comprehensive guide that goes beyond traditional teaching, fostering inclusivity, understanding, and active engagement in the classroom.
Download the FREE Lesson Plan for āYou Canā by Alexandra Strick from my store.
Key Sections:
Introduction to the Story
Benefits of the Topic
Teachersā Role
Enhancements
Technology Integration
Learning Objectives
Disciplines
Lesson Activities
Adaptations for Diverse Learners
Assessment
Encouraging Connection Values
Making the Story Relatable to Diverse Backgrounds
Ensuring Active Participation and Engagement
Challenges and Sensitivities When Discussing the Topic of the Story
Extension Activities to Deepen Understanding
Ignite curiosity, inspire understanding, and cultivate a classroom environment where diversity is not just acknowledged but celebrated. These āExploring Diversity Through Literatureā lesson plans are your comprehensive toolkit for creating an inclusive and enriching educational experience. Elevate your teaching and empower your students for a more interconnected world.
This engaging resource is great for beginning readers; helping students practice building CVC words. It can also be used with magnetic letters and/or the included letter cards. Perfect for centers, small groups, early finishers and much more!
Includes:
Word Building Mat
Picture Prompts
Letter Cards
Record Sheets