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Academic Standards

 

Learning Objective:

Children will identify good work habits.

 

Social and Life Skills Focus:

self-management

 

Page 4 Skill:

encoding words

 

Vocabulary:

habit, materials

 

CCSS:

RI.1.1 ask and answer questions; RI.1.4 determine meaning of words; RI.1.10 read informational texts; RF.1.2 vowels; SL.1.1 participate in collaborative conversations
 

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Watch the video

Build background knowledge about being part of a class by watching “Five Ways to Try Your Best.” When you’re done watching, ask students the following question: How will you try your best?

Preview new vocabulary words

Project the online vocabulary slideshow and introduce this issue’s featured words.

Set a purpose for reading

  • Have students do a picture walk through the issue, then read and discuss the cover. Ask students to practice raising their hands. Why do they think that is an important habit to have?
  • Then, before turning to page 2, say, “As we read the article, think about which habits you have and which ones you are working on.”
  • As you read, pause after each box. Have students share whether they have each habit by saying, “hop, hop, hooray!” 
  • When you’re done reading, ask children to turn and talk with a partner. Which habits are they still working on?

Play the online game: Make School Bus Words

(skill: encode words)

Complete a hands-on activity: Habit Rabbit Hop!

Kids write and draw about a habit they are working on, decorate and wear rabbit ears, then have a hopping dance party in celebration of their new goals. (skill: self-management)

Read a paired text

Kids aren’t the only ones who need to get ready for school! In How to Get Your Teacher Ready by Jean Reagan, a class has tips and tricks to help their teacher prepare for the school year. Your students will be inspired to come up with tips for you!