7-D-1+Temperament+Style+Lesson

Kindergarten __ Compare/Contrast __ -Students are introduced to the penny, nickel, and dime. They are to observe each coin. We compare/contrast how they look. (auditory, visual)
 * Introduction of Money (Penny, Nickel, Dime) **

__ Conceptualize __ -I place a big replica of each coin on the board. We discuss how much each coin is worth. I write the amount with the cent sign beside (label). I reinforce the importance of the cent sign since we are talking about money. (visual, auditory. abstract)

__ Comprehend __ -Overhead coins are placed on the overhead. I give clues as to which coin I want a student to find. For example, “Please find a coin that is worth 1 cent. Or, please find a nickel.” (auditory, visual, tactual, kinesthetic)

__ Combine __ -Students have previously been taught how to count by 1’s, 5’s, and 10’s. They will combine this information along with the information just learned about the coins to count how much money is shown on their paper.

__ Intuitive Feeler (Cooperative group project) __ -Once we have learned about penny, nickel, and dime, I have my students work in small groups to shop. One is the cashier letting them know how much the item is. This person also has to recount the money to make sure it’s correct. The other students in the group are buying items. They need to read the price and use the money they were given to pay for their item. Each student is given a different amount of money. They can only buy items they can afford! (tactual, kinesthetic, concrete)

__ Intuitive Thinker (Debates) __ -During a discussion of coins, I share an item with the students and the price. I give the students a situation where I have a certain amount of money and the person I’m shopping with has a certain amount. I want to buy this specific item but I don’t have enough money. We discuss solutions to this problem and what might be the best. We also discuss the importance of money and how it affects what we can/cannot do. (global)

__ Sensing Judging (Step-by-step activities) __ -This entire lesson is in a step-by-step approach. We begin by observing the coins, learning the values, and combining information to count coins. The group assignment is clearly explained and demonstrated before students begin. Money is reviewed over again for at least a week for repetition and more drill exercises. (sequential)

__ Sensing Perceiving (Hands-on activities) __ -We do several hands-on activities throughout out money lessons. We manipulate the coins as we observe the coins and use them as we “shop.” The students also manipulate the coins when using the overhead activity. (kinesthetic, concrete)

__ Special Populations __ -This lesson would be difficult for my lower students who are still having trouble identifying numbers. It would also be tricky for those who haven’t grasped counting by 5’s and/or 10’s. I would mainly focus on the penny with these students until this has been mastered. It wouldn’t make sense to combine all 3 coins for them. I could have them use a number line to help them with the price of each item.