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Kelsey Sproat

Presidio School

Presidio School

D

Arizona

1st Grade

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50 Lessons

My Space, Your Space

This lesson introduces 1st-grade students to the concept of personal space, helping them understand boundaries and respect for others. It's an essential social skill that fosters positive interactions and prevents conflicts, making the classroom a more harmonious environment. The lesson is designed for one 20-minute session.

Tier 1
4/10

My Space, Your Space

This engaging lesson for 1st graders introduces the concept of personal space, helping students understand boundaries and respect for others. Through fun activities and games, students will learn how to recognize and maintain personal space, an essential skill for social interactions and classroom harmony.

Tier 1
4/10

Why Listening Matters

This lesson aims to teach 1st-grade students the importance of listening to their teacher. Through engaging activities and discussions, students will understand how listening can help them learn better and stay safe. This lesson is crucial as it helps build foundational skills for effective communication and classroom behavior, ensuring a positive learning environment.

Tier 1
4/9

Understanding Reactions: Why Do People Act That Way?

This lesson for 1st graders explores the reasons behind people's reactions when someone does something bad. It's designed to help young students understand emotions and behaviors, fostering empathy and social awareness. The lesson includes a video, script, and project, and is intended to be completed in one 30-minute session.

Tier 1
3/25

The Great Number Showdown: Mastering Greater Than and Less Than

In this engaging 20-minute lesson designed for 6 and 7-year-olds, students will explore the concept of greater than and less than through interactive activities and visual aids. This lesson is crucial as it lays the foundation for understanding number relationships, which is essential for future math skills. The session will include a lesson plan and a test to assess understanding.

Tier 1
3/25

My Body, My Rules: Understanding Personal Boundaries

This lesson aims to teach 1st-grade students about the importance of personal boundaries and respecting others' private parts. It's crucial for young students to understand these concepts to ensure their safety and foster a respectful environment. The lesson is designed for a single 15-minute session and includes a video component to engage the students visually.

Tier 1
2/28

Ruby Bridges: A Brave Little Girl

In this lesson, students will learn about Ruby Bridges, a key figure in the American Civil Rights Movement. Through a collaborative activity, a role-playing exercise, and a worksheet, students will explore her bravery and the impact she had on school integration. This lesson is important as it introduces young learners to historical figures who have shaped our society, fostering an understanding of courage and equality.

Tier 1
2/25

The Spirit of Christmas

This lesson introduces 1st graders to the true meaning of Christmas through kindness and empathy. Students will engage in a fun activity, watch a video, and complete a worksheet to reinforce their understanding. This lesson helps students appreciate the importance of giving and kindness during the holiday season.

Tier 1
2/25

Backward Subtraction Adventure

In this lesson, students will learn to count backward to perform subtraction. This foundational skill is crucial for developing arithmetic fluency and problem-solving abilities. By engaging in interactive activities and practice exercises, students will build confidence in their ability to subtract using backward counting.

Tier 1
2/25

Letter Sound Adventure

This lesson introduces 6-year-olds to the basics of phonics by focusing on sounding out letters. Through a fun and interactive activity, followed by a worksheet, students will practice identifying and pronouncing letter sounds. This foundational skill is crucial for developing reading abilities and building confidence in young learners.

Tier 1
2/25

Discovering Mexico

This lesson introduces young students to the vibrant culture and geography of Mexico. Through a brief interactive discussion and a fun quiz, students will learn about key aspects of Mexico, such as its flag, language, and famous landmarks. This lesson is important as it broadens students' understanding of different cultures and fosters curiosity about the world.

Tier 1
2/25

Discovering Mexico

This lesson introduces young students to the country of Mexico, focusing on basic facts such as its location, culture, and symbols. Through a brief interactive discussion and a fun quiz, students will gain a foundational understanding of Mexico. This lesson is important as it broadens students' cultural awareness and encourages curiosity about the world.

Tier 1
2/25

Light Explorers

In this lesson, first graders will explore different forms of light, such as natural and artificial light sources. This lesson is important as it introduces young learners to basic scientific concepts in a fun and engaging way, fostering curiosity and foundational understanding of the world around them.

Tier 1
2/25

Pitch Perfect: High and Low Sounds

This lesson introduces students to the concept of high and low pitch sounds through interactive activities. Understanding pitch is a fundamental aspect of music education and helps students identify and categorize different sounds.

Tier 1
2/25

Voting Fun: How Voting Works

In this lesson, 1st graders will learn about the basics of voting and understand its significance through a fun, interactive voting activity. This lesson is important because it introduces young students to the concept of democracy and decision-making, fostering civic awareness from an early age.

Tier 1
2/25

Telling Time Fun

In this lesson, first graders will learn how to tell time to the hour. The lesson includes a video introduction, an interactive group activity using clock cards, and a worksheet for individual practice. This lesson is important to help students understand the concept of time, which is a fundamental skill in their daily lives.

Tier 1
2/25

The Power of Listening

In this short lesson, first graders will learn about the importance of listening and not talking during class. A video story about a boy named Ryan will illustrate the value of listening. This lesson aims to help students understand how talking while others are speaking can affect their classmates and the overall learning environment. The lesson ends with a discussion to reinforce the message.

Tier 1
2/25

Quiet Time Challenge

In this short lesson, students will learn about the importance of being quiet in class through a fun and engaging challenge. By practicing silence, students understand how it helps everyone focus and listen better.

Tier 1
2/25

Fewer or More Fun!

In this engaging and interactive lesson, 1st graders will learn to compare quantities and determine how many fewer items are in one group compared to another. This foundational skill will help students develop their ability to make comparisons, a critical component of early math literacy.

Tier 1
2/25

Counting Adventure Quest

In this lesson, students will go on a counting adventure quest where they'll engage in active learning through a fun, game-based activity and reinforce their learning with a worksheet. This lesson is important to help students solidify their understanding of basic numbers, a foundational skill for math literacy, through play and practical practice.

Tier 1
2/25

Time Tellers: Learning the Minutes of a Clock

In this lesson, 1st-grade students will learn to tell time by understanding the minutes on a clock. This lesson combines video, reading, interactive activities, and worksheets to ensure students grasp the concept. Learning to tell time is a crucial life skill that helps children understand daily routines and manage their time effectively.

Tier 1
2/25

Tick Tock Time

In this engaging lesson, 1st graders will learn about the parts of a clock, including the hour and minute hands, and numbers on the clock face. Understanding these basic parts is essential as it lays the foundation for learning how to tell time.

Tier 1
2/25

Tick-Tock, Learn the Clock

In this lesson, students will identify and learn the parts of a clock, including the minute hand, hour hand, and numbers. This will help them understand basic time-telling skills, which are fundamental for daily life.

Tier 1
2/25

Listen and Learn with Ryan

In this lesson, students will learn the importance of listening to teachers through a story about a boy named Ryan. By watching the video 'Why is Listening Important?', participating in a discussion, and engaging in a group listening activity, students will understand the impact of listening on their learning and relationships.

Tier 1
2/25

Quiet Time Adventure

This lesson aims to teach Grade 1 students how to sit quietly on the carpet through a storytelling session. Students will listen to a calming story and engage in discussions and reflections to practice attentive listening and quiet sitting. The lesson helps develop listening skills, focus, and self-regulation, which are important for their personal and academic growth.

Tier 1
2/25

Emotion Exploration Adventure

Students will learn about the six big emotions through a video and then explore their own emotions through creative drawing and acting activities. This lesson is important for helping young students identify and express their emotions in a healthy way.

Tier 1
2/25

Calendar Crafting

In this engaging lesson, 1st graders will learn about calendars by creating their own mini-calendars. This hands-on activity will help students understand the structure of a calendar and reinforce their learning through creativity.

Tier 1
2/25

Future Me

This lesson helps students understand the concept of the present and future by watching an engaging video and creating a 'Future Me' poster. Understanding how present habits influence future outcomes encourages students to develop good practices early on.

Tier 1
2/25

Past and Present Picture Match

This lesson will help students understand the concept of past and present through an interactive picture matching activity. Students will compare objects and activities from the past with their modern counterparts, reinforcing the differences and similarities between the two time periods.

Tier 1
2/25

My Life Timeline

Students will create personal timelines that include events from their past, present, and future aspirations. This hands-on activity will help them understand the concept of time and sequencing. This lesson is important as it allows students to practice sequencing events and understanding the flow of time, which are essential skills in both history and daily life.

Tier 1
2/25

Force Detectives

In this lesson, students will become 'Force Detectives' and embark on a scavenger hunt around the classroom or school to find examples of push and pull forces in action. They will document their findings with drawings and share them with the class. This activity helps students understand the practical applications of physical forces in their daily lives.

Tier 1
2/25

Starfish Push and Pull

In this lesson, students will learn about the forces of push and pull through an engaging short film and hands-on activities. By connecting the concept to a heartwarming story, students will better understand how these forces work in real-life scenarios, making the lesson both educational and enjoyable.

Tier 1
2/25

Counting Critters

In this lesson, students will use animal-themed manipulatives and a fun story to practice adding numbers to 10. This interactive approach helps make learning addition engaging and memorable for young students by incorporating visual and tactile learning aids.

Tier 1
2/25

Kindness Counts

This lesson aims to teach first graders the importance of kindness and empathy. Through fun and interactive activities, students will engage in role-playing scenarios that help them understand how to be kind to others. The lesson also includes a kindness jar activity where students will share kind deeds they've done or experienced, and a closing discussion to reflect on how kindness makes us feel.

Tier 1
2/25

Name Writing Relay

This lesson engages 1st-grade students in a fun and active relay game to practice writing their names. Using a relay format encourages excitement and motivation while helping students improve their name-writing skills. This lesson is important as it builds fine motor skills, letter recognition, and confidence in writing.

Tier 1
2/25

Cube Towers

In this lesson, students will learn to add using colored cubes by building towers. This hands-on approach helps solidify their understanding of addition and makes learning interactive and fun.

Tier 1
2/25

Emotions Wheel Adventure

This lesson helps 1st graders boost their emotional awareness through interactive learning. By watching a video on basic emotions, discussing their own experiences, and creating an Emotions Wheel, students will identify and express various emotions in a fun and engaging way.

Tier 1
2/25

Math in Motion

In this lesson, students will engage in a series of movement-based games to practice addition. By integrating physical activity with math, this lesson aims to make learning math fun and interactive, while also helping to reinforce addition skills.

Tier 1
2/25

Sound Detective

In this lesson, students will explore the concept of overstimulating sounds by becoming 'Sound Detectives.' They will listen to various sounds, identify which ones are overstimulating, and discuss how these sounds make them feel. The class will also explore strategies to manage reactions to overstimulating sounds, which is essential for their emotional and mental well-being.

Tier 1
2/25

Cultural Exploration: Africa

Students will explore the rich cultural heritage of Africa through music and dance. They will watch a short video about African music and participate in a simple drumming and dance activity. This lesson helps develop students' appreciation for diverse cultures while engaging them in interactive and fun activities.

Tier 1
2/25

Continents Adventure Map

Students will embark on a virtual adventure to explore the seven continents using a large world map, stickers, and a short interactive story. This activity helps students learn key facts about each continent and develop map-reading skills.

Tier 1
2/25

Time Travelers

In this engaging lesson, first graders will explore the concept of past and present by comparing their daily lives with those of children from the past. This lesson will help students appreciate changes over time and develop a basic understanding of historical context.

Tier 1
2/25

Then and Now: A Journey Through Time

This lesson helps first grade students understand the concept of past and present. Through a show-and-tell activity and a simple worksheet, students will explore and compare everyday objects and activities from different times. This is important for building historical awareness and understanding the progression of daily life.

Tier 1
2/25

Phishing Awareness Workshop

In this workshop, teachers will learn about phishing through an educational video, engage in a guided discussion to deepen their understanding, and participate in a hands-on activity to create phishing awareness posters. This lesson is important as it equips teachers with the necessary knowledge to protect themselves and their students from phishing attempts.

Tier 1
2/25

Near Doubles Adventure

In this lesson, students will embark on a story-based adventure to learn and practice adding near doubles. Through an engaging narrative, interactive problem-solving, and pair work, students will enhance their understanding and fluency in near doubles addition. This lesson encourages teamwork and reinforces the concept of asking for help when needed.

Tier 1
2/25

Addition Adventure

In this 'Addition Adventure,' students will embark on a treasure hunt around the classroom. They will solve addition problems at various stations to find clues that eventually lead them to a treasure. This engaging activity combines physical movement, problem-solving, and teamwork, making learning addition fun and memorable.

Tier 1
2/25

Push and Pull Playground

In this lesson, students will explore the playground to identify and experience different examples of push and pull forces in action. This hands-on approach will help young learners grasp the concepts of forces in a fun and engaging way. Understanding these basic physical science concepts lays the foundation for more complex scientific learning in later grades.

Tier 1
2/25

Classroom Respect Rules

This lesson teaches 1st graders the importance of being respectful in the classroom. Using the engaging video 'Habits of a Good Student for Children,' students will learn about various respectful behaviors and then work together to create a classroom respect chart, reinforcing the concepts through a fun and interactive activity.

Tier 1
2/25

Arizona Adventure

In this lesson, students will learn to identify Arizona on a map through an engaging story, interactive activity, and a fun song or chant. The use of a story about a character traveling to Arizona, combined with a song, will make the learning experience memorable and fun. This lesson is important as it introduces young students to the basics of geography and helps them develop map reading skills.

Tier 1
2/25

Ten-Frame Treasure Hunt

In this engaging lesson, students will participate in a treasure hunt to find ten-frame cards hidden around the classroom. They will then use these cards to solve addition problems using their ten-frames. This activity promotes both math skills and teamwork, making learning fun and interactive.

Tier 1
2/25