Flower+Faces


 * Submitted/Created By:** Kelley Carpenter, Kindergarten


 * Lesson:** Flower Faces


 * Resource:** Kelley Carpenter


 * Standard(s):** 1D //Student has a sense of personal responsibility.//

children taken by teacher, glue.
 * Materials:** Large traced flowers of various colors with empty centers, small strips to write describers of kids, photos of
 * Time:** 30 minutes

-understand personal characteristics that make them special. -identify a job that they are responsible for at home. “**Some of us are five years old, some are six. Choose the number on the tray that matches your age.”** This assessment could be used in a checklist form if each child is able to identify those personal characteristics about themselves and if there is something they know they take responsibility for.
 * Goals:** Children will…
 * Indicators:**
 * Describe Lesson Steps:**
 * Have a group discussion of what is special about each person. Cover topics like their name, their age, favorite color, what they are in charge of (I can___.), and their gender.
 * Pass out trays of supplies with construction paper flowers and strips to record describers.
 * “Choose one strip and write your name on it in your best handwriting. Check your name tag on your desk to make sure you have all the letters.”**
 * “Look at the color objects on your name tag. Choose your favorite and write the color word on a new strip.”**
 * “Some of us are boys, some are girls. Look at the board and write the word that describes you on a new strip.”**
 * “Many of us have something at home that we help with. I’d like you to think of one idea that you do at home. Raise your hand and I’ll write it on the board with a picture clue.”** Make brainstorm together. Students then choose one to write on the last strip.
 * Complete describers whole group, focusing on one trait at a time. Once a describer is complete, it gets glued on a petal. After 5 describers are completed, teacher glues in picture of the child in the center of the flower. Place these flowers in the hall with long green stems, leaves, and grass. Title of board: Blooming a Whole New Bunch! This will help introduce your new kinder class to the school.
 * Assessment(s):**