https://padlet.com/grodri19/xvk4i0morl5ba6rf Topic: Story Elements + Compare and Contrast Unit of Study - Kindergarten en-us 2023-04-13 15:59:46 UTC 2023-08-07 03:43:59 UTC hello@padlet.com grodri19 https://padlet.com/grodri19/xvk4i0morl5ba6rf/wish/2553409858 A child experiences their moms feelings in an illustration of emotions through their point of view. Students can see how the main character processes their moms emotions and how they have to spend time with relatives or friends when their mom is experiencing a lot of feelings. ]]> 2023-04-13 16:08:58 UTC https://padlet.com/grodri19/xvk4i0morl5ba6rf/wish/2553409858 grodri19 https://padlet.com/grodri19/xvk4i0morl5ba6rf/wish/2555844139 Amara is in search for a pumpkin in this farm related book. Amara is relatable as she is searching for food to make a potluck dish for all of her friends. For younger students there is a lot of repetition of words, great for grasping understanding and meaning. ]]> 2023-04-16 15:35:59 UTC https://padlet.com/grodri19/xvk4i0morl5ba6rf/wish/2555844139 grodri19 https://padlet.com/grodri19/xvk4i0morl5ba6rf/wish/2555923279 A young boy compares himself to other objects and animals. This book can relate to young students size and comparing themselves to the world around them. It is a window into how other people can feel the same as they do and how, in the end, they are perfect just the way they are.]]> 2023-04-16 18:14:06 UTC https://padlet.com/grodri19/xvk4i0morl5ba6rf/wish/2555923279 grodri19 https://padlet.com/grodri19/xvk4i0morl5ba6rf/wish/2555927978 A boy and his dog are experiencing the changing seasons. Students can relate to realizing the difference in seasons and recognizing the patterns and different elements of the weather. They can see themselves in the boy who is curious and observant. ]]> 2023-04-16 18:24:13 UTC https://padlet.com/grodri19/xvk4i0morl5ba6rf/wish/2555927978 grodri19 https://padlet.com/grodri19/xvk4i0morl5ba6rf/wish/2555936780 It is spring and a little girl helps her grandma in the garden. Students can see themselves spending the day with their grandparent or relative through the little girl as well as learning about gardening. ]]> 2023-04-16 18:39:55 UTC https://padlet.com/grodri19/xvk4i0morl5ba6rf/wish/2555936780 grodri19 https://padlet.com/grodri19/xvk4i0morl5ba6rf/wish/2555944853 In this story, students will listen to two caterpillar friends who are going through some changes. Students can relate to this tale as the main characters are friends, experiencing changes to themselves, and comparing their unique features. ]]> 2023-04-16 18:57:19 UTC https://padlet.com/grodri19/xvk4i0morl5ba6rf/wish/2555944853 grodri19 https://padlet.com/grodri19/xvk4i0morl5ba6rf/wish/2555950418 In Like, a child observes all the things in the world that are like and unlike them. There are variety of skin tones and relationships/comparisons to other objects and things throughout the book. Students can see a version of themselves in the characters or how they are alike to objects. ]]> 2023-04-16 19:10:14 UTC https://padlet.com/grodri19/xvk4i0morl5ba6rf/wish/2555950418 grodri19 https://padlet.com/grodri19/xvk4i0morl5ba6rf/wish/2555964490 This story teaches students that every goodbye can have a beautiful hello. Students can learn more about how to manage their emotions in the colorful illustrations of leaving a good thing but knowing there is something great waiting for them next. The diverse characters and relatable settings can be a mirror into the students personal lives. ]]> 2023-04-16 19:44:14 UTC https://padlet.com/grodri19/xvk4i0morl5ba6rf/wish/2555964490 grodri19 https://padlet.com/grodri19/xvk4i0morl5ba6rf/wish/2555970835 Miguel is exploring the garden and finds a lot of flowers, plants, and bugs while there. There are a diverse range of characters that children can relate to and see themselves in or see characters that may be different from people they see in their community. ]]> 2023-04-16 19:58:55 UTC https://padlet.com/grodri19/xvk4i0morl5ba6rf/wish/2555970835 grodri19 https://padlet.com/grodri19/xvk4i0morl5ba6rf/wish/2573237097 Readers get to go on a journey through the zoo to see what animals live there. Students can count how many animals they see and put themselves in the story by relating to a time they visited a zoo or what sound an animal makes. ]]> 2023-05-01 01:10:22 UTC https://padlet.com/grodri19/xvk4i0morl5ba6rf/wish/2573237097