Last Two Days of Aftercare

Vicky Jaime

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Last Two Days of Aftercare

Students will collaboratively choose a celebration game, design colorful banners, and articulate their ideas, fostering teamwork and creative expression during the first day of aftercare.

This session gives K–3 students ownership over a fun closing activity, promotes expressive language, collaboration, and builds excitement for the final days.

Audience

Kindergarten to 3rd Grade

Time

1 hour

Approach

Interactive decision-making, art creation, and group sharing.

Materials

Chart Paper, Sticky Notes, Markers, Crayons, Construction Paper, Scissors, Glue Sticks, and Celebration Game Options List

Prep

Prepare Materials & Space

15 minutes

Print or write the Celebration Game Options List on chart paper.
Gather art supplies: construction paper, markers, crayons, scissors, and glue sticks.
Set up tables or floor space for banner-making.
Have sticky notes ready for voting.
Review any student-specific accommodations (IEPs, language needs).

Step 1

Introduction & Game Brainstorm

15 minutes

Gather students and explain today’s goal: to choose a celebration game and make banners for our Aftercare Day 1.
Display the Celebration Game Options List and invite students to suggest other games.
Record each idea visibly on chart paper.

Step 2

Vote on Game

10 minutes

Give each student a sticky note.
Instruct them to place their note next to their favorite game option on the chart.
Tally votes aloud and announce the winning game.

Step 3

Banner Design

25 minutes

Distribute construction paper, markers, crayons, scissors, and glue.
Show an example banner to inspire creativity.
Instruct students to write the game name prominently and decorate with drawings, shapes, or stickers.
Circulate to assist with spelling and encourage artistic choices.

Step 4

Share & Clean Up

10 minutes

Invite students to present their banners and say one thing they like about the chosen game.
Display banners in the aftercare area.
Guide students to clean up materials and prepare for the next session.

Slide Deck

Session 1: Plan Our Movie Day

• Learn what Movie Day is and why it’s special
• Choose our class movie together
• Design creative posters to celebrate it

Welcome students warmly. Say: “Today we start planning our end-of-year Movie Day celebration!” Explain why planning together is fun and important.

Introduction to Movie Day

• Movie Day is our special end-of-year celebration
• We get to watch a movie chosen by the whole class
• Today’s goals:
– Pick our movie
– Create posters to get everyone excited!

Gather students in a circle. Read the bullet points aloud, pausing to check understanding. Show the sample poster.

Brainstorm Movie Options

• Look at our Movie Options Chart
• Share your favorite school-appropriate movies
• I will write down every idea we hear

Display the Movie Options Chart on the board or chart paper. Invite every student to share a movie idea. Record each suggestion visibly.

Vote on Our Movie

• Each student gets one sticky note for voting
• Place your note next to your top movie choice
• We’ll count the votes and cheer for the winner!

Hand out one sticky note per student. Model how to place it next to a movie title. Tally votes aloud, making it celebratory.

Create Movie-Day Posters

• Use the Movie Day Poster Template
• Write the movie title clearly at the top
• Decorate with drawings, colors, and stickers
• We’ll display these in our classroom

Pass out the Movie Day Poster Template and art supplies. Encourage creativity and support with spelling or drawing as needed.

Reflection & Next Steps

• Share one thing you’re excited about for Movie Day
• We will watch our chosen movie in Session 2
• Posters will be hung up to celebrate our choice

Invite 3–4 students to share one thing they’re excited about. Remind students that next time we will watch the chosen movie.

Lesson Plan

Session 2 Lesson Plan

Students will watch the class-selected movie, use a guided viewing sheet to note key story elements, participate in a group discussion of their favorite parts, and complete an exit ticket reflecting on their experience.

Watching our chosen movie together reinforces active listening, comprehension, and social-emotional skills. Reflecting afterward helps students articulate their thoughts, practice expressive language, and build community through shared experiences.

Audience

Kindergarten to 3rd Grade

Time

1 hour

Approach

Guided viewing, discussion, and reflective writing.

Materials

Projector and Screen, - Audio System, - Comfortable Seating (pillows or mats), - Optional Snacks (e.g., popcorn and water), - Timers or Clock, - Movie Day Viewing Guide, and - Movie Day Exit Ticket

Prep

Set Up Viewing Space

15 minutes

Test the projector, screen, and audio system to ensure clear picture and sound.
Arrange comfortable seating (pillows, mats) so all students can see the screen.
Place optional snacks (popcorn, water) in a designated area.
Print or photocopy enough copies of Movie Day Viewing Guide and Movie Day Exit Ticket.
Review any student-specific accommodations (IEPs, sensory needs).

Step 1

Welcome and Introduction

5 minutes

Greet students and review that today is our special Movie Day viewing of the movie they chose.
Remind them of the posters they created and how they reflect our classroom community.
Distribute the Movie Day Viewing Guide and explain its purpose.

Step 2

Establish Viewing Expectations

5 minutes

Discuss appropriate movie-watching behavior: quiet voices, staying seated, respectful listening.
Explain that we’ll pause briefly at key moments to share quick observations.
Model how to record a simple note or draw a face on the viewing guide when you notice something important.

Step 3

Watch the Movie

40 minutes

Start the movie and monitor volume and visibility.
At 2–3 preselected moments, pause for 30–60 seconds and ask one question (e.g., “How do you think the character feels right now?”). Record responses on chart paper.
Encourage students to mark their viewing guides quietly during the film (drawing, circling, or writing).

Step 4

Complete Exit Tickets

10 minutes

Distribute the Movie Day Exit Ticket.
Instruct students to draw or write:
• One thing they liked most
• One new thing they learned or noticed
• One question they still have
Circulate to support writing, spelling, or drawing as needed.
Collect exit tickets for review and display highlights next week.

Slide Deck

Session 2: Movie Day Viewing

• Distribute Viewing Guides
• Review our Movie Day expectations
• Watch our class-selected movie
• Complete exit ticket reflections

Welcome students energetically. Say: “Today is our Movie Day! We’re finally going to watch the movie our class chose.” Display the slide and briefly recap Session 1.

Welcome & Viewing Guide

• Here’s your Movie Day Viewing Guide
• Use it to jot or draw when you notice something interesting
• We’ll pause a few times to share observations

Pass out the Movie Day Viewing Guide. Explain: “This guide will help you notice important story parts, feelings, and ideas as we watch.” Model one example note or doodle.

Viewing Expectations

• Voices off or whispers only
• Stay seated and face the screen
• Respect classmates’ ideas
• We’ll pause to share at key moments

Discuss behavior expectations: quiet voices, respectful listening, and staying in your spot. Explain pausing routine: “When we pause, I’ll ask a quick question—then you can share!”

Watch the Movie

• Let’s press play!
• Watch quietly and use your viewing guide
• We’ll pause briefly 2–3 times to share thoughts

Start the movie. Monitor volume and sightlines. At 2–3 preselected points, pause and ask one question (e.g., “How do you think the character feels?”). Record responses on chart paper.

Exit Ticket Reflection

Draw or write on your Movie Day Exit Ticket:
• One thing you liked most
• One new thing you learned or noticed
• One question you still have

Distribute the Movie Day Exit Ticket. Read each prompt aloud and encourage students to draw or write. Circulate to support.

Worksheet

Movie Options Chart

Use this chart to list movie suggestions and tally votes.

Write each student’s movie idea in the Movie Title column. When voting, place a tally mark (or a sticker/star) in the Votes column for each vote received.

Movie Title	Votes
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Worksheet

Movie Day Poster Template

Write the title of the movie our class chose:

Draw a picture of your favorite scene or characters:

**Decorate your poster with colors, shapes, or stickers around your drawing!**

Your Name: _________________________

Worksheet

Movie Day Viewing Guide

Use this guide to notice important story parts, characters, and feelings as we watch our class-selected movie.

Movie Title: _________________________________

Before We Start

Who are the characters? List one or two:

Where and when does the story take place? (Setting):

Pause 1

What just happened?

How do you feel right now?

Pause 2

What is happening now?

What do you notice?

Pause 3

What big event is happening here?

How does this part make you feel?

At the End

Draw or write your favorite part:

One question I still have:

Worksheet

Movie Day Exit Ticket

Use this exit ticket to reflect on our Movie Day experience.

One thing you liked most:

One new thing you learned or noticed:

One question you still have:

Your Name: _________________________