The activity includes the feelings words that the character describes in the story, a sorting activity, a way to teach about comfortable and uncomfortable feelings used in the paths curriculum, and provides a writing tool for. Compile the photos and sentences in a booklet, matching the students photos and sentences. Instant lesson plans for any book perfect for substitutes. All of his books teach an underlying lesson to children. Jamie lee curtis this is a great beginning of the year activity to discuss students different moods and how we should act while in the classroom. Theyve all been tried out and work well with the discussion questions and. One of the things i like best about this book is how it talks about in a given day, we may feel a whole bunch of different moods, sometimes at. Finlinson lila press, 2011 the lesson plan, shared with the permission of the authors, is a great example of a short activity with simple. Kindergarten lesson thanksgiving counting book betterlesson. Click to see lesson details, materials and supplies.
Lesson plans for esl kids teachers esl kidstuff lesson plan. Today i feel silly other moods that make my day by jamie. She said that i tattled and i know that shes right. Today i feel silly, book giveaway as we get ready to jump into the school year its always nice to have a new book on hand. Theres a frown on my face and its been there all day. End the lesson by inviting students to share the book with their family and friends when they visit the classroom. I chose this book to get the children ready for todays lesson because it actively engages them in counting and gets them thinking about math.
We have others in the series, including when i miss you, when i feel scared, and when i care about others, but the book about anger is the one i turn to most often. Project cornerstone, abc year 2, lesson 4, the blue day book for kids or today i feel silly. Children will guess how a character in the story feels. If i can get a character lesson in while teaching cause and effect, beginning, middle, end, and sequencing, i am one happy girl. Recommended childrens books for 4yearolds, including reading guides, pre reading activities and tips for parents from nemours brightstart. Today i feel silly by jamie lee curtis voice by yolanda bivins. A big part of learning how to be emotionally healthy is learning how to identify and express your emotions. The book today i feel silly is the inspiration for a. To begin this lesson, i gather students on the carpet for a story. This was another book i had forgotten about, but when i reread it i fell in love with it all over again. Members get accompanying flashcards, worksheets, song and classroom reader. This is helpful for us parents to keep in mind and even for ourselves, on those days we feel quite young. Where available, the plans include standards andor technology options. Today i feel silly by jamie lee curtis voice by yolanda.
Resources resources home early years prek and kindergarten primary elementary middle school secondary high school whole. The fruit of the spirit curriculum for toddlers is comprised of. Emotions and feelings preschool activities, games, and. Ask if they think people have more than one feeling in a. Everything from worrying, being surprised, nervous, scared, sad, happy, excited, and angry are just a few that your kids will experience. One of my favorite childrens books that teach parents love each of their children individually. Ask the children to share times when they felt silly, scared, happy, sad, angry, excited and proud. I love this book, it really is a great one for helping students know how to deal with all of their feelings. After reading the book prompt students to discuss a variety of feelings. Create lesson share images courtesy of publishers, organizations, and sometimes their twitter handles.
Explore martin jenkins book, chameleons are cool, and find out why chameleons change color. Im working on putting together the lesson plans for the 3rd week of school, all about feelings. I wanted to offer you a sample lesson plan to help you understand the makeup of the curriculum. These plans were written by experienced teachers who know classroom realities. Try these lessons as is or adapt the ideas to your curriculum or level. Silly, cranky, excited, or sad everyone has moods that can change each day. Explore related books by english language arts math realistic fiction for laughing out loud. This activity pairs with the book written by jamie lee curtis. Lessons and books about feelings social emotional workshop. Show students a quick drawing or precreated piece of art of two friends together.
I could only imagine how much time it had taken to make the entrance tickets, anchor charts, and exit tickets. For example, i feel sad when my dad leaves for a trip or i feel peaceful when my brother reads to me. I read the book, ten fat turkeys, by tony johnston. Student handout lesson plan devin fitzgerald feelings jar examples i like to play on the swings at recess but when i got there today there were no swings left my younger sister borrowed my favorite book and ripped one of the pages my friends are playing tag at recess and did not. For each lesson, choose one of the reading response sheets for students to use following reading time. Explain that students should think about what makes them feel happy. Books that show feelings, character traits, and values are my favorite books to teach with. Have them give examples of different feelings they have. A simple guide for k6 teachers and parents, by yael calhoun and elizabeth q.
In other words, the silly and easily fooled person will learn to make wise choices and avoid being tricked. What a wonderful world this would be if we all could identify and accept our feelings and moods and today i feel silly encourages kids to do just that. Choose one activity that you feel will work best with the students in your class. You can read the other book, im gonna like me, letting off a little selfesteem, by. Dont forget to use your free teachersfirst membership. This silly book counts down from ten, and the kids love it. When i feel angry is part of a series of books written by a child psychologist to help children identify and understand their emotions. Give each child in your small group a set of plates. Students are asked to make predictions based on the title and connect it to their own past experiences with moods or feeling silly. In this lesson students practice talking about some simple feelings and emotions. This super cute picture book is told from the perspective of a little girl and discusses all the moods she feels, including silly, grumpy, angry. Trauma informed classroom and mindfulness resourcethis.
Today i feel silly and other moods that make my day. See more ideas about feelings, feelings and emotions and school counseling. Hand out a small paper plate to each child and encourage them to make a feeling puppet. Enjoy this book with your kids, and then expand on their love for the book with these fun preschool activities like cloud dough donuts, journaling and more. For example, one character is disappointed after plans get cancelled and another is frustrated when they cant do something. Educationworld is pleased to feature this k6 language arts and communication lesson adapted from school volunteer handbook. Today i feel silly and other moods that make my day by. This web page has been designed as a place to collect and share one of my best and most educational experiences ever. The way i feel by janan cain the picture book teachers.
Visualize the characters in this story showed many different feelings and moods. Feelings and emotions can look and feel so many things, and throughout each day your child can go through many of these. This is lesson 4 in the curriculum, and its all about jesus resurrection. Students play drawing and flashcard games, sing a song, read an interesting story and do a matching activity worksheet. When we sat down to discuss, i acknowledged all the thought and effort that had gone into her lesson plans. The book today i feel silly is the inspiration for a wonderful activity plan that is intended to teach young children how to be. Use the childrens examples and additional situations and ask. Though its rhymes may be off at times, the illustrations are amazing and carry the very valuable message that we all have moods and will be happier if we learn to expect and explore them.
If you give a dog a donut by laura numeroff lesson plan. This book about feelings and emotions is filled with beautiful illustrations by laura cornell. They are a great way to keep the fun and adventure going. Have them color or cut out and paste a feeling face on their paper plate. Strong thought the book shows many feelings and reasons why the characters feel that way. The book today i feel silly is the inspiration for a wonderful activity plan that is intended to teach young children how to be selfreflective and expressive. The ideas presented in this guide aim to enhance classroom use of these books while teaching children about each books predominant. At the end of the book, ask the students to take turns practicing what they currently feel on the emotions wheel on the back. Today i feel silly by jamie lee curtis, sets of faces made with paper plates showing different feelings, and a puppet. What was your favorite part of the activities we did today. Munsch with the class, discuss the biographical information that can be gat way out warhol have fun with color in a way that andy warhol did.
Today i feel silly lesson plan by devin fitzgerald on prezi. Activities for today i feel silly the chaos and the clutter. Teachersfirsts lesson plans span many grade levels and subjects. On this web page you will find a variety of things which are related to my social studies practicum, as well as my philosophy, professional experience, and some things i find important and interesting about teaching and being a teacher. Select two or three students to express their predictions to the class i only select two or three students to share their prediction so the rest of the class does not get bored and cause a. In the book if you give a dog a donut, we follow the adventures of a dog and the chain reaction that happens when you give him a donut. Selfesteem classroom activities harpercollins publishers.
One lucky winner will win their own copy of this book. Feelings such as silly, confused, excited and sad are discussed, along with actions and events that might trigger different emotions. The free lesson planbook guide and free worksheet are available over on the forms and docs page here. Explain that you will be putting the finished worksheets together to make a class book. Students are asked to make predictions based on the. Activities marked with an may be especially suitable for students in grades. Some of my favorite books to grab and go some of my favorite books to use with these lesson plans are listed below. Two other lucky winners will receive their choice of either the.