Title I Summer Programming
Planning and Instruction
Kindergarten Unit 1: Trees and Other Plants
From the tallest tree to the tiniest flower, plants are an important part of our world. How do writers help you care about trees and plants?
Included are five interactive Read-Alouds (pictured below) and corresponding teaching cards.
Each teaching card contains:
- book summary
- author note
- overview of key understandings
- suggested stopping points to elicit students' analysis
- notable text features
- support/vocabulary
- connection to book clubs
- assessment options
- scaffolding and extension opportunities
Are Trees Alive ~ Debbie Miller
trees are living things; each part of a living thing does a unique job; comparing people and trees; appreciating different forms of life
A Surprise Garden ~ Zoe Hall
planting and growing a garden; vegetables look different and grow differently; vegetables are picked when they are ripe
Up, Down, and Around ~ Katherine Ayres
learning about direction; growing vegetables
Flip, Float, Fly: Seeds on the Move ~ JoAnn Early Macken
how seeds move; the interdependence of living things
A Dandelion's Life ~ John Himmelman
the life cycle of a dandelion; the seasons of the year; the interaction of plants and animals
Implementation Guide
Features instructional routines for each unit of study, read aloud book club strategies, and more.
Kindergarten Unit 2: Being a Friend
It's nice to have friends to play with, but friends are important in more ways than that. What is being a friend all about?
Interactive Read-Alouds Pictured Below
Yo! Yes? ~ Chris Raschka
being open to friendship; overcoming differences; understanding the feelings of others
My Friend is Sad ~ Mo Willems
caring for friends; sharing experiences; misunderstandings between friends
Not Norman ~ Kelly Bennett
how pets provide friendship; changing one's mind; unexpected outcomes
Chesters Way ~ Kevin Henkes
appreciating individual differences; learning from others; forming new friendship
Knuffle Bunny Too ~ Mo Willems
special bonds; sharing feelings; resolving conflict
Sample Teacher Card
Inquiring Minds Need YOU!
The Comprehension Clubs provide a convenient framework for a two week summer programming that engages students in reading, writing, and accountable talk. The passion for learning and inquisitive spirit will come from you! Be thinking of ways that you can extend learning by placing students' questions, ideas, and observations at the center of the learning experience.
The Reading Strategies Book ~ Jennifer Serravallo
No need to beg, borrow, or steal this book. There will be a copy of The Reading Strategies to use throughout summer programming. Unfortunately, these are only on-loan and will be returned to White River on June 19th. If you are not familiar with this little gem please take a moment to watch Jen Serravallo's brief overview.