| The content here is a continuation of a series. You may be interested in Back to School ~ Thematic Introductions and Connections (3rd-5th) and Back to School ~ Icebreakers and Jitter Shakers ~ First-Day Activities to Create Community |
Last year, I shared some videos in which I explained how I introduced the universal themes in the first classes of 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade GT. This year, I am continuing this content by sharing about the themes and first classes in kindergarten, 1st and 2nd.
Before you watch the grade-level videos, please watch the introductory one! I share briefly about bellringers.
INTRODUCTORY VIDEO (5 min.)
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| Learn more here about Planning for the Year and using universal themes. |
2nd Grade ~ STRUCTURES
In this video, you’ll learn more about what I shared in STRUCTURES AROUND THE WORLD ~ Hands-On Learning for Kinder – 2nd which also includes a link to this OVERVIEW of the 2nd-grade curriculum and a SAMPLE SCOPE and SEQUENCE.
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1st Grade ~ WONDERS (Coming Soon)
In this video, I’ll elaborate on what I’ve shared in this OVERVIEW of the 1st-grade curriculum and a SAMPLE SCOPE and SEQUENCE.
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The video below is for parents and teachers of preschoolers, but hits on the goal of the first-grade theme. It’s what all students need, there are some fantastic quotes about the importance of teaching students how to think and ask questions, particularly in the last 2-3 minutes of the video.
Kindergarten ~ PATTERNS
In the video below, I‘ve shared more about using the PATTERNS theme as described in this OVERVIEW of the kindergarten curriculum and in this SAMPLE SCOPE and SEQUENCE.
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I hope these grade-level videos have been helpful to you! Have a fantastic school year!