Kindergarten

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 * Kathy Sue Justus, Lesson Taught 3-1-10**

Audience: Intensive Needs Students in Grades 2-6
Objective: Students will show or tell one thing friend do to show friendship Standard Addressed: Social Management: Student uses positive communication and social skills to interact effectively with others. Materials: Character Education book and CD--__Be A Friend--Learning about Friendship and Fairness__ Multiple Intelligences addressed in this lesson: Musical and Interpersonal Procedure: Teacher asks students, "Who wants to have friends?" Today we will read a book about how to have friends and how to be a friend! Teacher reads the book aloud, stopping after each phrase to solicit ideas about how to be a friend. Write ideas on the board. Ideas solicited include--play with your friend, share your toys, smile at the person, help the person pick up their toys. After reading the book, play the narration on the CD, followed by the song. Tell the students you will be watching to see if they are being friends by playing together, sharing, smiling and helping the person pick up their toys. Assessment: Students will be assessed on skills shown during choice time over the next few days. Follow-up: The song on the CD will be played daily at circle time for the rest of the week.

What worked well--students responded well to the story and to the song, and were able to make some application, in spite of the fact that the book was less than specific about what friends do--(cheer you up, help you celebrate, jump in and come to your rescue). Students were able to either tell or choose from two choices what things friends do.

What I would change--I would consider playing the song each day for a few days before conducting the lesson.


 * Kathy Sue Justus**
 * Make up for 2 hours of missed class

Observations from Library Class

Reminders given to students for clear expectations Warning given for not listening--"Warning! Have a seat!" Clear direction for where to look--"The book is here. You need to look here." Warning given again--"Second warning! If you do not listen you will need to leave the tent!" Varied activities that engaged students with the curriculum.

Observations from Health Class

Named some good behaviors--cutting, paying attention Used some generic terms about behavior--you are not behaving Focus on content, but not so much specifics about behavior

Observations from Speech Class Direct teaching--reinforced the following skills: eye contact greetings by name asking and answering question making choices stating preferences.

Observations from Music Class

Substitute teacher--plans were left for class to watch a movie or play outside. Students and staff chose to play outside No direct SEL teaching from substitute.

****Kindergar****ten assessments- here are some ideas, not complete yet, but a good start!**