Lesson Plan 1: What Do I Like?

Every child is one of a kind. In this lesson, students will get to explore how their individual interests are a special part about who they are and learn to celebrate the uniqueness in others.

Grade Level: K - 2 

Prep Time: 10 min

Lesson Duration: 30 min + Optional Extension Activities (10 min)

Learning Outcomes:

• Recognize the unique aspects of themselves that make them who they are.
• Identify things that they like and dislike.
• Demonstrate an understanding that liking different things makes them uniquely special.

Lesson includes:

• Activate, Acquire, and Apply Activities
• Thumbs signs (Printable)
• My Favorite Things sheets (Printable)

Reading Comprehension Questions include:

• "What happened that made Chrysanthemum stop liking her name?"
• "Why do you think the other students made fun of Chrysanthemum’s name?"

Materials required (not included):

• Old magazines or newspapers, scissors, marker to write name, glue
• Optional: Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes

NB: Purchase includes access to downloadable resources for 6 months.