Attendance Matters!

Valerie Davenport

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Attendance Matters!

Improving attendance

This lesson aims to improve attendance by helping students understand the importance of being present at school. Through a combination of discussion, activity, and video, students will learn about the benefits of attending school regularly. This lesson is important as it encourages students to value their education and understand how being present can help them succeed.

Audience

Grades K-1

Time

20 mins

Approach

Blended Learning

Materials

Discussion Questions, Activity Materials, and Video: Story: Our Class is a Family

Step 1

Introduction

3 mins

Greet the students and introduce the topic of attendance.
Explain why attending school every day is important for learning and making friends.

Step 2

Discussion

5 mins

Use the provided discussion questions to engage students in a conversation about why they think coming to school is important.
Encourage students to share their thoughts and experiences.

Step 3

Activity

7 mins

Conduct a simple activity where students draw or color a picture of themselves at school, highlighting something they enjoy about being there.
Discuss their drawings and what they like about school.

Step 4

Video Viewing

5 mins

Show the video Story: Our Class is a Family.
After watching, ask students to share one thing they learned about how their class can be like a family.

Step 5

Closure

2 mins

Recap the key points discussed in the lesson.
Encourage students to think about how they can improve their attendance and be a good student.

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Discussion

Importance of Attendance Discussion

A discussion to help students understand why attending school is important.

Why do you think coming to school every day is important?

Encourage students to think about learning, making friends, and participating in fun activities.

What do you like most about being at school?

Guide students to share positive experiences and activities they enjoy.

How can being at school help you become a better student?

Discuss habits like listening, participating, and completing tasks.