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ELA 1.R.1.D.a Read independently for multiple purposes over sustained periods of time by: engaging with and reading text that is developmentally appropriate.

After choosing a book about dogs from the class selection, children will read their book while acting out the story with the stuffed dog assigned to their book in order to develop reading skills.

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This station will take place in the library, or reading center in the classroom. The curriculum areas included are ELA and oral language development.

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ELA 1.L.1.B.a In written text: print legibly, using correct spacing between words and sentences

After creating their own dog, children will write a description of it (printing legibly with correct spacing) to develop language and literacy skills.

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Measure and estimate lengths in standard units; measure the length of an object by selecting and using appropriate tools.

While creating dog treats, children will learn what each ingredient is in it and how to measure it, to build on their math skills as well as knowledge on dog treats.

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Various books about dogs will be sectioned out in the  library. Children will be able to select a book based upon their preference and read it aloud. While they read, they will take the stuffed dog assigned to their book and act out what they are reading. The student will work on their read-aloud skills as well as developing their reading skills.

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Develop and apply effective listening skills and strategies in formal and informal settings by: building on others' talk in conversations by responding to the comments of others.

While playing with the items in the prop box, children will play and interact with one another and build on each other's comments and ideas, to build their expressive and receptive language skills.

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The focus of dogs was determined from a child web that was made from children in the field. Both children had some background knowledge about dogs and were interested in talking about dogs more. It is a common subject that is of interest to children in first grade because many children have or have seen dogs. There is also real life access where children can interact with dogs either on a field trip or on a visit.

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This station will take place in the writing center of the classroom. The curriculum areas included are ELA, art, and fine motor development.

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11 dog books listed below

11 stuffed dogs assigned to each book

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Pictures of various kinds of dogs will be cut into pieces of each body part. Children will be able to choose which part they want to use to make their own dog. When they have completed their picture, they will write a few sentences describing their dog. Emphasis will be placed on using correct spacing to keep their print legible.

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The teacher will observe the child reading for about 2 minutes. The teacher will use a “yes or no” checklist. The requirements are:child is able to act the story out with the stuffed dog, child is able pronounce the words clearly, and the child uses the stuffed dog effectively.

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The reasoning behind this activity comes from the Interactionist Theory. Children learn from doing things themselves; by interacting with their environment. The children are interacting with their book, by acting out the story with their stuffed dog and by reading it out loud.

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pictures of dogs (cut)-more than enough for each student to provide options, glue, pencils, lined paper with space for picture-need enough of all so each student can have one

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The students’ writing will be collected and analyzed to see if they met the standard by printing legibly using correct spacing.

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Piaget’s theory of constructivism was used in this center. Children are actively engaged in creating their own dog and writing about it. Through this first hand experience of writing with a purpose (to inform others about their new dog) children develop language and literacy skills.

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This center is not a designated portion of the room. However, there will be cabinets in the room in which prop boxes will be stored and the children can take them out and take them to an area of the room in which they feel comfortable playing.

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Children will be presented with materials having to do with dogs, their everyday care, and veterinary visits. They will then be able to play with the items, explore, and further expand their knowledge through hands on experience. While doing this children will be playing together and expanding their expressive and receptive language skills, along with social skills.

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-Dog leash

-Dog collar

-Harness

-Dog tags

-Grooming brush

-Dog shampoo

-Towel

-Blow dryer

-Toothbrush

-Nail clippers

-Stethoscope

-Tweezers

-Play needle for shots

-Lab coat

-Dog food

-Dog treats

-Rawhide bones/ regular
bones/ dental bones

-Food bowls

-Dog pillow

-Stuffed animal dogs

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Chart comparing the name of the object and its intended use to what the child uses that item for.

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The theory used is Piaget’s theory of constructivism in which children learn through hands on experiences. This allows children to take charge of their own learning in addition to teacher-directed activities.

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This station will take place at the sink and standing tables located near the sink. This activity will be messy and kids will need to wash their hands and be able to work on their treats in the area as a whole.

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In this center, children will be working on making dog treats and learning how to measure them out on their own. Students will get the opportunity to read a simple recipe and create dog treats with the step by step process of the recipe. Students will be working on their fine motor skills in this activity while creating dog treats, as well as expressive skills with other classmates that will be using the ingredients alongside them.

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-3 mixing bowls

-3 rubber spatulas
-aprons for students

-¾ cup white whole wheat flour

-¼ cup all purpose flour

-¼ cup quick -oats

-¼ cup cornmeal

-½ cup water, more if needed

-¼ cup canola oil

-1 egg

-2 tablespoons natural peanut butter

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Teacher will observe as students do measurements and read step by step instructions. Teacher will have a checklist of all of the ingredients to watch and see if children are measuring them out correctly while working on this activity.

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Piaget's theory of constructivism argues that people produce knowledge and form meaning based upon their experiences. This is allowing students to gain their own personal knowledge and learn from it, as well as the teacher helping guide the learning.