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Kindergarten Grade  Project 1 week

Respect Revolution: Self, Others, Place!

Denna S
K.1.4
K.4.1
K.4.5
Productive Collaborator
Critical Thinker
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Purpose

The purpose of this learning experience is to cultivate a foundational understanding of respect among kindergarten students through engaging, hands-on activities. By exploring respect in personal interactions and community settings, students will develop essential social skills such as active listening and positive communication. This project aims to foster a classroom environment where students recognize and appreciate the importance of respecting themselves, their peers, and their surroundings, ultimately building a more harmonious and collaborative learning community.

Learning goals

Students will learn to describe and respect personal space and boundaries, identify and practice active listening skills, and communicate positively with peers and teachers. They will engage collaboratively to achieve common goals, demonstrate empathy, and contribute to group activities. Through reflection and creative expression, students will deepen their understanding of respectful behaviors and develop skills to persist and improve in social interactions.
Standards
  • [Kentucky] K.1.4 - Describe the importance of respecting the personal space and boundaries of others.
  • [Kentucky] K.4.1 - Identify effective active listening skills.
  • [Kentucky] K.4.5 - Describe positive behaviors used to communicate with others.
Competencies
  • Productive Collaborator - Engages with others to achieve a common goal through building positive relationships, actively listening, showing empathy, and making individual contributions to a larger group.
  • Critical Thinker - Thinks deeply and makes informed decisions to create solutions or new understanding supported by relevant and reliable evidence.
  • Empowered Learner - Demonstrates mastery and application of academic competencies. Develops the skills and dispositions to persist through difficulties and plan for a future of self-improvement.

Products

Throughout the week, students will collaboratively create a 'Respect Mural,' each contributing a drawing or symbol that represents a way they have shown respect to others. At the end of the project, students will participate in a 'Respect Parade,' showcasing their mural and inviting other classes to celebrate their understanding of respect. Additionally, each student will have the opportunity to present their part of the mural to the class, articulating the significance of their contribution.

Launch

Kick off the learning experience with a 'Respectful Adventure' scavenger hunt. Hide items around the classroom or playground that symbolize different ways to show respect, such as a listening ear for active listening or a handshake for positive communication. As students find each item, gather them to discuss what the item represents and how it relates to respecting classmates and teachers. This interactive activity sets the tone for the week's focus on respect and encourages teamwork and active participation from all students.

Exhibition

Host a vibrant 'Respect Parade' where kindergarten students proudly walk around the school, showcasing their collaborative 'Respect Mural.' Invite other classes to join in the celebration, allowing students to share their understanding of respect through creative expressions. This parade not only highlights their learning but also fosters a school-wide culture of respect and community.