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| First Grade Teacher Kit |
The first grade curriculum is evidence-based and full of age appropriate strategies!!
This curriculum was chosen as the centerpiece of a recent federal grant initiative, where it underwent 4 years of rigorous research.
Written by teachers, for teachers, this series focuses on 9 valuable character traits:
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trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, citizenship,
caring, perseverance, courage, self-discipline
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| Each kit includes: |
| • 9 engaging story books, each focused on a particular character trait. |
• Teacher's Guide containing monthly teaching units consisting of 12 lessons for each trait so
L that the series can be used throughout the school year. Literacy-based strategies include
L writing activities, art ideas, songs, journaling ideas and more! All reproducibles included. |
• 3 puppets. You will find your children using these wonderful puppets to retell
L each story or make up new episodes of their own! |
| • A delightful CD of songs and mini-lessons. |
| • An entertaining read-a-long CD for group time or center areas. |
| • 9 posters for your classroom, containing each "kid definition". |
| • All housed in an attractive, durable tote bag. |
| Highlights: |
| • Harvard Project Zero's best practices - visible/critical thinking skills. |
| • Literacy based activities that align with Michigan GLCEs. |
| • Can be aligned with other states' GLCEs. |
| • Twelve adaptable lessons for each monthly unit/trait. |
| • Whole and small group activities. |
| • Puppet scripts. |
| • Journaling prompts. |
| • Morning message ideas. |
| • Role playing ideas. |
| • Shared reading/writing ideas. |
| • Predictable charts. |
| • Monthly character award certificates. |
| • "Kid definitions" for each trait. |
| • Activities to include home, school, and community. |
| • Cooperative learning. |
| • Lessons that promote problem-solving. |
| • Opportunities for children to develop social skills. |
| • Differentiated instruction. |
