All Colors Working Together

EDU 220 Lesson Plan

Lila Zemp
May 2, 2017
 All Colors Working Together
(Lesson Plan)
Grade Level: Kindergarten
Subject: English Language Arts and Social Studies
Group size: Whole group/ Pair group
Objectives: The students will be able to listen to a book about being different and understand differences
within one another.
Students will learn to be respectful and caring, and find ways of working together despite differences.
Students will produce a related art/writing activity with the teacher’s assistance.
Resources/Materials:
Elmo
Crayons/ Coloring Pencils/ Markers
Writing/Art Worksheet (30)
Bowls (20)
(Book) The Crayon Box That Talked
Silicone Molds
Use of a microwave and refrigerator
Preparation:
Night before: soak old crayons in a large bowl of water.
Procedures:
1. Begin discussion with students asking if they know what diversity means? Explain about diversity
involving differences among one another. Point out differences/similarities about yourself and another
teacher. Have the students turn and face their partner and have them look and notice the
differences/similarities within one another.

2. (Use Elmo) Begin reading The Crayon Box That Talked. Ask and discuss over questions.
Why did the crayons not get along in the beginning?
How did they change to work together?
What are some ways of how we can work together despite our differences?
3. Hand out crayon worksheets. Have the students illustrate with crayons/markers/coloring pencils of how
they can work together with a friend.
4. 2nd page of worksheet have the students write three full sentences with the teachers assistance about their
illustrations.

5. Once writing is done have two helpers pass out plastic bowls to each student and partner. In each bowl
place a handful of old crayons that soaked overnight. The students with their partners will help each
other peel the wrappings off the crayons.

6. Once unwrapped have them place them in the silicone molds.

7. During specials place silicone molds, covered, in the microwave and melt crayons (3-4 min). Once fully
melted place in refrigerator for 30 minutes. Take out and present to students what was accomplished by
working together.

Modifications:
If possible, assign a Grandma to assist with those struggling on the writing.

Assessment:
The teacher will observe and listen to the students comments about their fellow students.
The teacher will observe the students behaviors towards their fellow classmates while working together.

Nevada State Common Core Standards

English Language Arts
Kindergarten: K.RL.1 With promoting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
Nevada Social Studies Standards
Kindergarten: H3.K.2- Describe the importance of working together to complete tasks.
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