Educating Our Eagles - Issue 19

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL:
I am my own individual
To go along with our Literacy lesson, we read the book I Like Myself. We learned that no
matter what we wish for or how we may change on the outside, that we are still the same
person on the inside!
As a class we went on a leaf hunt finding leaves that were fresh and not crumbly. The next day we
started our lesson by looking at our reflection in the mirror to notice the color of our eyes, skin, etc.
Then we took to our desks drawing and coloring ourselves. One at a time the children were called to
put leaves on their self-portrait. The excitement was at an all-time high!
As a result of instruction, students will be able to:
• go on a leaf hunt to find leaves they want to turn into their hair.
• create a self portrait of themselves.
• see the different attributes we have as a person.
• learn that everyone looks different on the outside.
Observations:
I observed children looking at one another, and talking to their partner about their eye colors,
how their skin is darker or lighter than each others. While the class was busy working, I observed
friends talking about the colors they are using for their clothes, and how they are creating their
self portrait to look exactly how they are looking today, clothes and all. When it came time to add
leaves for the hair, one child at a time was called to place the leaves and I glued them down with
a hot glue gun. Once a picture was complete, I held it up and said “Here is (name).” The class
responded with making exciting noises. This happen for all 16 children's self-portraits.
MA Standards:
Ask and answer questions in order to see help, get information, or clarify something that is not
understood.
Add drawing or other displays to describe as desired to provide additional detail.
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