create a lesson plan for Christmas
So I was thinking of reading a Christmas story and do an activity.
My story well even though its a song
"Frosty the Snowman" and for them to just color a snowman and Christmas tree.
Objective: Students will be able to read and listen to a Christmas story in order to complete an activity on Christmas.
Activity to achieve learning outcome:
Christmas story and coloring page of snowman and Christmas tree
What are the ages of the children for which this plan is designed?
well i'm an intern at a special needs school the class in which i'm doing this assignments is kindergarten, and a few from first and second
Your plans are good for this population of students. However, the students probably can not read the story themselves.
Should I do an activity of connect the dots??
I'm not sure these kids know enough about numbers to connect the dots.
well we're going to guide them we normally just let them try to read the numbers and we connect the dots or at least let them try.
No we will read the story to them while they follow along or try to since they discteract themselves a lot
OK. Good luck!
Lesson Plan: Christmas Story and Coloring Activity
Objective: Students will be able to read and listen to a Christmas story in order to complete an activity on Christmas.
Activity to achieve learning outcome:
1. Introduction (5 minutes):
- Begin the lesson by asking students what they know about Christmas and discussing their experiences and traditions.
- Explain that today, they will be reading/listening to a Christmas story and engaging in a fun coloring activity related to the story.
2. Reading "Frosty the Snowman" (10 minutes):
- Start by introducing the story "Frosty the Snowman" as a popular Christmas song.
- Read the lyrics of the song, or play an audio recording for students to listen to.
- Alternatively, you can show a short video of the song or read a picture book version of the story.
- Encourage students to participate by singing along or reciting key phrases.
3. Discussion (5 minutes):
- After reading the story, have a brief discussion about the main characters, plot, and themes in "Frosty the Snowman."
- Ask students open-ended questions to gauge their understanding and engage their critical thinking skills. For example:
- Who are the main characters in the story?
- What happened to Frosty the Snowman?
- What is the significance of Frosty being made of snow?
- How do the characters in the story celebrate Christmas?
4. Coloring Activity (15 minutes):
- Distribute the coloring pages featuring a snowman and Christmas tree to each student.
- Provide students with coloring materials such as pencils, crayons, or markers.
- Instruct students to color the snowman and Christmas tree, encouraging creativity and personalization.
- Optionally, you can provide additional materials like glitter, stickers, or cut-outs for students to decorate their coloring pages.
5. Closure (5 minutes):
- Gather students back together and have them share their completed coloring pages.
- Give students an opportunity to discuss why they chose specific colors or decorations for their snowman and Christmas tree.
- Conclude the lesson by asking students to reflect on what they enjoyed about the story and the activity.
Additional Ideas:
- To extend the lesson, you can incorporate other Christmas stories or songs related to snowmen, such as "The Snowman" by Raymond Briggs or "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!"
- Encourage students to write a short paragraph describing their favorite part of the story or why they enjoyed the activity.
Remember to adapt this lesson plan based on the grade level and abilities of your students.