Grade Levels:
K to 1st
Subjects:
Language Arts, Social Studies and Math
Learner Outcomes:
- Students will be able to draw a circle.
- Students will be able to count and write appropriate number. (1-10)
- Students will be able to follow directions.
- Students will be able to observe and demonstrate respectful behaviors.
Duration of Lesson:
60 minutes
Materials:
- piece of construction paper
- children's book, Arthur's Eyes by Marc Brown
- 12- inch pipe cleaners (one for each child)
- 6 - inch pipe cleaners (two for each child)
Technology Tools:
- Computer
- Internet access
- Printer
- Digital Camera
Teacher Notes:
- Access and review "Thought, Word and Deed Program at the State Farm website.
- Buy 12-inch pipe cleaners.
- Cut in half to make 6-inch pipe cleaners (two for each child).
- Make sample of glasses (respect-acles).
- Twist ends of 12-inch pipe cleaner together to form circle.
- Twist the circle to make figure 8.
- Give the figure 8 an added twist to make the nose bridge.
- Attach two 6-inch pipe cleaners to each side.
Procedures:
Modifications:1. Direct the children to sit on the floor, like they do at circle time, where the teacher is visible.
Teacher will begin the lesson by asking, "Has anyone ever heard of the word respect, and know the meaning of the word respectful?" Ask for and offer examples (that respectful behavior makes other feel good.)
Teacher asks, "How do we show respect?". Ask for and offer examples (listening to the teacher or to your parents, saying "please" and "thank you",).
Praise students for their responses.
Teacher asks, "How can we show respect in the classroom?".
Ask for and offer examples (saying nice things to people, not making fun of other people, not talking when someone else is speaking).2. Teacher asks the children:
"Does anyone know what eyeglasses are for?"
(Offer examples such as, when people have trouble seeing things as they really are).
"Why some people wear glasses?"
(Offer examples such as, to help them see better).
Encourage students to respond.
Teacher reads Arthur's Eyes.3. Teacher makes a graph with 2 columns on the chalkboard. One column has a smile as its heading and the other column has a frown as its heading. Teacher asks for students to name things that made Arthur happy and things that made Arthur sad and puts them in the appropriate column. The teacher puts an X by each thing noted. Teacher explains that the things under the smile were respectful and the things under the frown were not respectful to him. The teacher asks the students to take the piece of construction paper provided and to draw a circle on one side of the paper and put 2 eyes and a smile on it, then ask them to turn the paper over and draw a circle on it then put 2 eyes and a frown on the other. The students are then asked to count the X's under the smile column and write the number beside the smile on their paper, and then do the same for those under the frown column.
4. Students can visit Arthur's glasses website and draw a picture of Arthur in his glasses.
5. "Another word for glasses is spectacles and we are going to make 'respect-acles'." The teacher holds up her 'respect-acles' (pipe cleaner glasses). Teacher puts on pipe cleaner glasses and says, "My 'respect-acles' help me see respectful behavior. Today we are going to make 'respect-acles' to remind us to watch for and show respect."
6. Teacher passes out materials and demonstrates procedure to make 'respect-acles' . Students make 'respect-acles'. After the task is complete say: "Now we are going to test them. Put on your glasses and let's see how well you can spot respect." Teacher asks that whenever someone sees another person showing respect to please raise their hand and tell the class what the respectful behavior is that they have seen.
7. The teacher explains that sometimes we can forget to be respectful and need a little reminder." The teacher explains that every student is going to take a picture of a classmate with their 'respect-acles' on, using a digital camera and the pictures will be displayed on a classroom bulletin board to serve as a reminder.
8. Students get into pairs and visit the website Arthur and interact with activities and games.
Read all IEP's and all 504's of any students in the class and make the necessary modifications.
Enrichment Activities:
- Students receive a smiley face sticker to place on a classroom Respectable Chart, which can be generated on Excel, and when filled a class party is earned .
- Students visit the website Arthur. On this website, the students will be able to play games and do activities.
Evaluation:
- Correct numbers generated from the graph which were written on their sheet with the smile and frown.
- Observation of behavior may serve as a form of evaluation.
- Rubric
West Virginia Content Standards:
Language Arts: 1.22, 1.23, 1.35, 1.74, 1.76National Standards and Benchmarks K-12:
Health: K.3, K.8, K.17, 1.23, 1.24, 1.25, 1.26, 2.9, 21.7
Social Studies: K.4, 1.2, 1.3
Language Arts Standards K-12:1. Uses the general skills and strategies of the writing process.
8. Uses listening and speaking strategies for different purposes.Behavioral Studies Standards K-12:
4. Understands conflict, cooperation, and interdependence among individuals, groups, and institutions.
Health Standards K-12:
4. Knows how to maintain mental and emotional health.
7. Knows how to maintain and promote personal health.Working With Others Standards K-12
1. Demonstrates respect for others in group.
References:
Arthur's Eyes by Marc Brown
Fritz, J., Hanson, W., & Nish, S. Good Ideas to Help Yong People Develop Good Character. Lessons and Activities for Bringing the Six Pillars of Character to SchoolsGood Ideas to Help Young People
charactercounts website
Goodcharacter website
Authors:
Barb Compton
Susan Ferrell
Regina Williams
Nutter Fort Primary
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