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Attendance Adventure

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Lesson Plan

Attendance Adventure

To encourage attendance

This lesson aims to encourage elementary students to understand the importance of regular school attendance through engaging activities. By using a video, discussion, and interactive games, students will learn about the habits of a good student, including punctuality and respect. This lesson is crucial as it helps students recognize the value of being present at school, which is foundational for their academic success and social development.

Audience

Elementary Students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Trauma-Informed Teaching, Active Learning

Materials

Video: Habits of a Good Student for Children, Discussion Questions, Attendance Worksheet, Attendance Quiz, and Pens and Paper

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on why attending school is important.
  • Ask students to share their thoughts on what makes a good student.

Step 2

Video Viewing

6 mins

Step 3

Discussion

5 mins

  • Use the discussion questions to talk about the video.
  • Focus on punctuality and respect as key habits for good attendance.

Step 4

Interactive Game

7 mins

  • Play a game where students act out different scenarios related to school attendance.
  • Use role-play to demonstrate the consequences of being late or missing school.

Step 5

Worksheet Activity

5 mins

  • Distribute the Attendance Worksheet.
  • Have students complete the worksheet individually, focusing on identifying good habits.

Step 6

Quiz and Closure

2 mins

  • Conduct a quick quiz to assess understanding of the lesson.
  • Wrap up by reinforcing the importance of attending school regularly.
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Discussion

Attendance Discussion

A discussion to explore the importance of school attendance and the habits of a good student.

Why is it important to attend school regularly?

Discuss how regular attendance helps in learning and socializing.







What are some habits of a good student mentioned in the video?

Focus on punctuality, respect, and completing homework.







How can being late affect your day at school?

Talk about missing important instructions and feeling rushed.







What can you do if you feel too tired to attend school?

Discuss strategies like going to bed earlier or asking for help.







How does attending school help you make friends?

Explore the social benefits of being present in school.







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Worksheet

Attendance Worksheet

A worksheet to reinforce the habits of a good student and the importance of attending school.

List three habits of a good student you learned from the video.








Why is it important to be on time for school?








What can you do to make sure you attend school every day?








Describe a time when attending school helped you learn something new.








What is one thing you can do to help a friend who is often late to school?








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Quiz

Attendance Quiz

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