Attendance Adventure

Crystal Blue

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Attendance Adventure

Improve Attendance Awareness

This lesson aims to improve students' understanding of the importance of regular school attendance through engaging activities. By using a combination of video, discussion, and interactive activities, students will learn about the habits of a good student and how these habits contribute to consistent attendance. This lesson is crucial as it helps students recognize the value of being present in school, which is foundational for their academic success and social development.

Audience

3rd Grade Students

Time

15 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Inquiry-Based Learning, Active Learning

Materials

Video: Habits of a Good Student for Children, Discussion Questions, Attendance Adventure Worksheet, Answer Key for Worksheet, and Pens and Pencils

Step 1

Introduction

2 mins

Begin by asking students what they think makes a good student.
Introduce the video "Habits of a Good Student for Children" and explain that it will show some important habits.

Step 2

Video Viewing

6 mins

Play the video "Habits of a Good Student for Children".
Encourage students to pay attention to the habits mentioned in the video.

Step 3

Discussion

3 mins

Use the discussion questions to engage students in a conversation about the video.
Ask students to share which habits they think are most important for attending school regularly.

Step 4

Activity

3 mins

Distribute the "Attendance Adventure Worksheet".
Have students complete the worksheet individually or in pairs, focusing on identifying habits that help with regular attendance.

Step 5

Closure

1 min

Review the key points from the video and discussion.
Encourage students to think about how they can apply these habits to improve their own attendance.

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Discussion

Attendance Discussion

A discussion to explore students' understanding of good habits that contribute to regular school attendance.

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

Encourage students to recall specific habits like punctuality, respect, and completing homework.

Why do you think these habits are important for attending school regularly?

Guide students to connect these habits with being prepared and ready to learn.

Can you think of any other habits that might help with school attendance?

Prompt students to think creatively about other habits, such as organizing their school bag the night before.

Worksheet

Attendance Adventure Worksheet

This worksheet helps students identify and reflect on habits that contribute to regular school attendance.

List three habits of a good student that help with regular attendance.

Why is it important to be on time for school?

Draw a picture of yourself practicing one of the good habits from the video.

Answer Key

Attendance Adventure Answer Key

The answer key provides guidance on expected responses for the Attendance Adventure Worksheet.

List three habits of a good student that help with regular attendance.

Punctuality, completing homework, respecting teachers.
Students should identify habits such as punctuality, completing homework, and respecting teachers.

Why is it important to be on time for school?

It ensures you don't miss important lessons and are ready to learn.
Being on time ensures students don't miss important lessons and are ready to learn.

Draw a picture of yourself practicing one of the good habits from the video.

A drawing of the student practicing a habit like being on time or doing homework.
This is a creative exercise to help students visualize themselves applying the habits.