6-D-1+GASC+Lesson

Kindergarten __ Concrete __ : Students create a book of holiday senses. We “see” gifts. Students glue a piece of wrapping paper and bow onto this page. We “hear” bells. Students glue a small bell onto the reindeer’s neck. We “smell” gingerbread. Students sprinkle cinnamon over glue on this page. We “touch” Santa’s beard. We glue a cotton ball for his beard. We “taste” candy canes. We tape a wrapped candy cane onto this page.
 * __ Five Senses __**

__ Abstract __ : We discuss the meaning of each sense and what body part we use for each. Students write a sentence about each sense. I also have a book for each sense that I read.

__ Global __ : We look at the big picture of our five senses. We discuss what it would be like if each sense was broken or didn’t exist and why each sense is important for life.

__ Sequential __ : As we are putting together our holiday senses book, we do it step-by-step. They follow each instruction carefully to complete the pages. We also do sequencing cards before this lesson. We go back to discuss the sequencing cards and what senses we would be using for each step.

__ Special Populations __ : This lesson seems to fit well for all of my students. Reading ability isn’t too much involved. However, if I would have an ESL/ELL student, I might need to focus on the five senses a little more indicating the body parts used for each sense. Depending on their English level, I might have to use their own language for that particular part for them to understand a little better. I would also reinforce the English so they can begin to understand the English version compared to their language.