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Attendance Adventure

Lesson Plan

Attendance Adventure

Importance of attending school

In this lesson, students will embark on an imaginary journey to explore the importance of attending school regularly. Through storytelling and creative play, they'll learn why showing up every day matters. This lesson is important as it helps young learners understand the value of regular attendance in a fun and engaging way, setting the foundation for good habits early on.

Audience

Pre-Kindergarten Students

Time

30 mins

Approach

Importance of attending school

Materials

Storybook about school attendance, Props for storytelling, Printable cards for creative play, and Discussion questions

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Gather students in a circle.
  • Introduce the topic by asking if they know why coming to school is important.
  • Briefly explain that today they will go on an adventure to learn about school attendance.

Step 2

Storytelling

10 mins

  • Read a storybook that highlights the importance of attending school regularly.
  • Use props to make the story interactive and engaging.
  • Encourage students to participate by asking questions about the story.

Step 3

Creative Play

10 mins

  • Distribute printable cards with different school-related scenarios.
  • Guide students to act out scenarios using the cards, emphasizing the importance of being present.
  • Encourage creativity and participation from all students.

Step 4

Discussion

5 mins

  • Use prepared discussion questions to talk about what they learned.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts on why attending school is important.
  • Reinforce the key message of the lesson through student reflections.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Recap the adventure and key points learned about school attendance.
  • Thank students for their participation and enthusiasm.
  • Encourage them to share what they learned with their family.
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Discussion

Attendance Adventure Discussion

A discussion to reinforce the importance of attending school regularly through guided questions.

Why do you think it's important to come to school every day?

Encourage students to think about learning, friends, and fun activities they might miss.







What was your favorite part of the story we read?

Guide students to connect their favorite part to the importance of being at school.







Can you think of a time when you learned something new at school?

Help students recall a positive learning experience to emphasize the benefits of attendance.







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Worksheet

School Scenario Cards

Printable cards for students to use in creative play, depicting various school-related scenarios to emphasize the importance of attendance.




You are a student who loves art class. What happens if you miss it?







You have a special friend at school. How do you feel when you see them every day?







Today is a fun science experiment day. What do you learn by being there?







It's storytime with your favorite teacher. What do you enjoy about it?




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