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Standards of Learning
English
Writing 3.10, 4.7, 5.8
History/Social Science
Civics 3.10, 3.11
Mathematics
Geometry 4.16, 5.14
Correlations
to VA
SOL and Student
Expectations
Leadership Student Expectations
ES.1: Self-image |
Instructional Activity or Strategy
Let’s Fly a Kite
This activity gives students a chance to celebrate their good deeds
and unselfish behaviors, thereby boosting self-confidence.
Steps To Complete the Activity
Have each student
- Draw and cut out a kite (a quadrilateral).
- Divide the kite into four sections by drawing two perpendicular
lines that bisect opposite angles. Label the sections as follows (or
with similar phrases):
I’m proud of things I’ve done for my friends:
I’m proud of things I’ve done for my family:
I’m proud of things I’ve done in school:
I’m proud of things I’ve done for my community:
- List in the appropriate section one or more deeds recently performed.
- Add a tail made out of yarn and decorate the kite as desired.
Post kites around the room.
Materials
12- x 18-inch construction paper, scissors, magic markers, yarn, glitter,
and other decorations
Resources
Idea for "I’m Proud" celebration comes from Cihak, Mary K.,
and Barbara J. Heron. Games Children Should Play. Glenview, IL:
Good Year Books, 1980.
Teacher’s Notes
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