Week 16: Light and Shadows in Winter
Fully detailed, ready-to-teach lesson plans for Kindergarten, day by day, across all 6 subjects.
Monday — Introducing the Topic: Light and Shadows in Winter
Objective: Student will be introduced to this week's focus skill (Prepositions and descriptive language for light, shadow, and darkness) through a warm-up activity tied to Light and Shadows in Winter.
Standard: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.K.1 (nouns, verbs, adjectives, question words)
Materials: Picture/vocabulary cards related to this week's theme, paper, writing tools
Warm-up: Short discussion or activity introducing Light and Shadows in Winter, connecting to prior knowledge.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce today's key concept related to Prepositions and descriptive language for light, shadow, and darkness. 2) Model the skill once with a concrete example tied to Light and Shadows in Winter. 3) Student tries the skill with guidance.
Practice: Student practices the new skill independently with a themed activity or worksheet.
Assessment: Student demonstrates the new skill correctly at least 3 of 4 times with support.
Tuesday — Hands-On Practice: Light and Shadows in Winter
Objective: Student will apply this week's skill (Prepositions and descriptive language for light, shadow, and darkness) through a hands-on or written activity connected to Light and Shadows in Winter.
Standard: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.K.1 (nouns, verbs, adjectives, question words)
Materials: Picture/vocabulary cards related to this week's theme, paper, writing tools
Warm-up: Quick review recapping Monday's skill before new practice.
Main Activity: 1) Set up a themed practice activity related to Light and Shadows in Winter. 2) Student works through 3-4 guided repetitions of Prepositions and descriptive language for light, shadow, and darkness. 3) Check in after each repetition with feedback.
Practice: Student completes one additional independent repetition and explains their reasoning.
Assessment: Student completes the task with no more than 1 error.
Wednesday — Comparing and Applying: Light and Shadows in Winter
Objective: Student will compare or apply this week's skill (Prepositions and descriptive language for light, shadow, and darkness) in a new context tied to Light and Shadows in Winter.
Standard: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.K.1 (nouns, verbs, adjectives, question words)
Materials: Picture/vocabulary cards related to this week's theme, paper, writing tools
Warm-up: Brief comparison activity to prime comparative/analytical thinking.
Main Activity: 1) Present two related examples connected to Light and Shadows in Winter. 2) Student compares or applies Prepositions and descriptive language for light, shadow, and darkness to both. 3) Discuss the reasoning together.
Practice: Student produces one example (written, drawn, or spoken) showing understanding of Prepositions and descriptive language for light, shadow, and darkness.
Assessment: Student correctly compares/applies the skill to 3 of 4 new examples.
Thursday — Sorting and Categorizing: Light and Shadows in Winter
Objective: Student will organize or categorize information related to Light and Shadows in Winter using this week's skill (Prepositions and descriptive language for light, shadow, and darkness).
Standard: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.K.1 (nouns, verbs, adjectives, question words)
Materials: Picture/vocabulary cards related to this week's theme, paper, writing tools
Warm-up: Quick sorting or categorizing warm-up related to the theme.
Main Activity: 1) Provide a themed set of examples related to Light and Shadows in Winter. 2) Student sorts/organizes them using Prepositions and descriptive language for light, shadow, and darkness. 3) Discuss any tricky cases together.
Practice: Student adds one new example to a category and explains their reasoning.
Assessment: Student sorts/organizes a new set correctly without help.
Friday — Weekly Review: Light and Shadows in Winter
Objective: Student will review and demonstrate mastery of this week's skill (Prepositions and descriptive language for light, shadow, and darkness) connected to Light and Shadows in Winter.
Standard: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.K.1 (nouns, verbs, adjectives, question words)
Materials: Picture/vocabulary cards related to this week's theme, paper, writing tools
Warm-up: Quick recap of everything practiced this week, in the student's own words.
Main Activity: 1) Revisit each day's activity briefly. 2) Student completes a cumulative mini-assessment combining the week's skill and theme. 3) Preview next week's topic.
Practice: Student shares one thing learned this week with a family member.
Assessment: Student demonstrates the week's key skill (Prepositions and descriptive language for light, shadow, and darkness) independently, meeting the weekly goal.
Monday — Introducing the Topic: Light and Shadows in Winter
Objective: Student will be introduced to this week's focus skill (3D shapes and identifying shapes in real winter objects) through a warm-up activity tied to Light and Shadows in Winter.
Standard: CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.CC / K.OA (counting, cardinality, operations within 10)
Materials: Manipulatives or counters, number line/place-value chart, paper for recording
Warm-up: Short discussion or activity introducing Light and Shadows in Winter, connecting to prior knowledge.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce today's key concept related to 3D shapes and identifying shapes in real winter objects. 2) Model the skill once with a concrete example tied to Light and Shadows in Winter. 3) Student tries the skill with guidance.
Practice: Student practices the new skill independently with a themed activity or worksheet.
Assessment: Student demonstrates the new skill correctly at least 3 of 4 times with support.
Tuesday — Hands-On Practice: Light and Shadows in Winter
Objective: Student will apply this week's skill (3D shapes and identifying shapes in real winter objects) through a hands-on or written activity connected to Light and Shadows in Winter.
Standard: CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.CC / K.OA (counting, cardinality, operations within 10)
Materials: Manipulatives or counters, number line/place-value chart, paper for recording
Warm-up: Quick review recapping Monday's skill before new practice.
Main Activity: 1) Set up a themed practice activity related to Light and Shadows in Winter. 2) Student works through 3-4 guided repetitions of 3D shapes and identifying shapes in real winter objects. 3) Check in after each repetition with feedback.
Practice: Student completes one additional independent repetition and explains their reasoning.
Assessment: Student completes the task with no more than 1 error.
Wednesday — Comparing and Applying: Light and Shadows in Winter
Objective: Student will compare or apply this week's skill (3D shapes and identifying shapes in real winter objects) in a new context tied to Light and Shadows in Winter.
Standard: CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.CC / K.OA (counting, cardinality, operations within 10)
Materials: Manipulatives or counters, number line/place-value chart, paper for recording
Warm-up: Brief comparison activity to prime comparative/analytical thinking.
Main Activity: 1) Present two related examples connected to Light and Shadows in Winter. 2) Student compares or applies 3D shapes and identifying shapes in real winter objects to both. 3) Discuss the reasoning together.
Practice: Student produces one example (written, drawn, or spoken) showing understanding of 3D shapes and identifying shapes in real winter objects.
Assessment: Student correctly compares/applies the skill to 3 of 4 new examples.
Thursday — Sorting and Categorizing: Light and Shadows in Winter
Objective: Student will organize or categorize information related to Light and Shadows in Winter using this week's skill (3D shapes and identifying shapes in real winter objects).
Standard: CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.CC / K.OA (counting, cardinality, operations within 10)
Materials: Manipulatives or counters, number line/place-value chart, paper for recording
Warm-up: Quick sorting or categorizing warm-up related to the theme.
Main Activity: 1) Provide a themed set of examples related to Light and Shadows in Winter. 2) Student sorts/organizes them using 3D shapes and identifying shapes in real winter objects. 3) Discuss any tricky cases together.
Practice: Student adds one new example to a category and explains their reasoning.
Assessment: Student sorts/organizes a new set correctly without help.
Friday — Weekly Review: Light and Shadows in Winter
Objective: Student will review and demonstrate mastery of this week's skill (3D shapes and identifying shapes in real winter objects) connected to Light and Shadows in Winter.
Standard: CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.CC / K.OA (counting, cardinality, operations within 10)
Materials: Manipulatives or counters, number line/place-value chart, paper for recording
Warm-up: Quick recap of everything practiced this week, in the student's own words.
Main Activity: 1) Revisit each day's activity briefly. 2) Student completes a cumulative mini-assessment combining the week's skill and theme. 3) Preview next week's topic.
Practice: Student shares one thing learned this week with a family member.
Assessment: Student demonstrates the week's key skill (3D shapes and identifying shapes in real winter objects) independently, meeting the weekly goal.
Monday — Introducing the Topic: Light and Shadows in Winter
Objective: Student will be introduced to this week's focus skill (Light sources and how shadows form; comparing shadow length) through a warm-up activity tied to Light and Shadows in Winter.
Standard: NGSS K-ESS/K-LS/K-PS (observe and describe patterns in the natural world)
Materials: Theme-related materials or pictures, observation journal, writing tools
Warm-up: Short discussion or activity introducing Light and Shadows in Winter, connecting to prior knowledge.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce today's key concept related to Light sources and how shadows form; comparing shadow length. 2) Model the skill once with a concrete example tied to Light and Shadows in Winter. 3) Student tries the skill with guidance.
Practice: Student practices the new skill independently with a themed activity or worksheet.
Assessment: Student demonstrates the new skill correctly at least 3 of 4 times with support.
Tuesday — Hands-On Practice: Light and Shadows in Winter
Objective: Student will apply this week's skill (Light sources and how shadows form; comparing shadow length) through a hands-on or written activity connected to Light and Shadows in Winter.
Standard: NGSS K-ESS/K-LS/K-PS (observe and describe patterns in the natural world)
Materials: Theme-related materials or pictures, observation journal, writing tools
Warm-up: Quick review recapping Monday's skill before new practice.
Main Activity: 1) Set up a themed practice activity related to Light and Shadows in Winter. 2) Student works through 3-4 guided repetitions of Light sources and how shadows form; comparing shadow length. 3) Check in after each repetition with feedback.
Practice: Student completes one additional independent repetition and explains their reasoning.
Assessment: Student completes the task with no more than 1 error.
Wednesday — Comparing and Applying: Light and Shadows in Winter
Objective: Student will compare or apply this week's skill (Light sources and how shadows form; comparing shadow length) in a new context tied to Light and Shadows in Winter.
Standard: NGSS K-ESS/K-LS/K-PS (observe and describe patterns in the natural world)
Materials: Theme-related materials or pictures, observation journal, writing tools
Warm-up: Brief comparison activity to prime comparative/analytical thinking.
Main Activity: 1) Present two related examples connected to Light and Shadows in Winter. 2) Student compares or applies Light sources and how shadows form; comparing shadow length to both. 3) Discuss the reasoning together.
Practice: Student produces one example (written, drawn, or spoken) showing understanding of Light sources and how shadows form; comparing shadow length.
Assessment: Student correctly compares/applies the skill to 3 of 4 new examples.
Thursday — Sorting and Categorizing: Light and Shadows in Winter
Objective: Student will organize or categorize information related to Light and Shadows in Winter using this week's skill (Light sources and how shadows form; comparing shadow length).
Standard: NGSS K-ESS/K-LS/K-PS (observe and describe patterns in the natural world)
Materials: Theme-related materials or pictures, observation journal, writing tools
Warm-up: Quick sorting or categorizing warm-up related to the theme.
Main Activity: 1) Provide a themed set of examples related to Light and Shadows in Winter. 2) Student sorts/organizes them using Light sources and how shadows form; comparing shadow length. 3) Discuss any tricky cases together.
Practice: Student adds one new example to a category and explains their reasoning.
Assessment: Student sorts/organizes a new set correctly without help.
Friday — Weekly Review: Light and Shadows in Winter
Objective: Student will review and demonstrate mastery of this week's skill (Light sources and how shadows form; comparing shadow length) connected to Light and Shadows in Winter.
Standard: NGSS K-ESS/K-LS/K-PS (observe and describe patterns in the natural world)
Materials: Theme-related materials or pictures, observation journal, writing tools
Warm-up: Quick recap of everything practiced this week, in the student's own words.
Main Activity: 1) Revisit each day's activity briefly. 2) Student completes a cumulative mini-assessment combining the week's skill and theme. 3) Preview next week's topic.
Practice: Student shares one thing learned this week with a family member.
Assessment: Student demonstrates the week's key skill (Light sources and how shadows form; comparing shadow length) independently, meeting the weekly goal.
Monday — Introducing the Topic: Light and Shadows in Winter
Objective: Student will be introduced to this week's focus skill (Comparing winter routines across different regions and cultures) through a warm-up activity tied to Light and Shadows in Winter.
Standard: C3 Framework D2.Civ/D2.Geo.K-2
Materials: Theme-related picture cards or reference materials, map/chart as needed, paper
Warm-up: Short discussion or activity introducing Light and Shadows in Winter, connecting to prior knowledge.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce today's key concept related to Comparing winter routines across different regions and cultures. 2) Model the skill once with a concrete example tied to Light and Shadows in Winter. 3) Student tries the skill with guidance.
Practice: Student practices the new skill independently with a themed activity or worksheet.
Assessment: Student demonstrates the new skill correctly at least 3 of 4 times with support.
Tuesday — Hands-On Practice: Light and Shadows in Winter
Objective: Student will apply this week's skill (Comparing winter routines across different regions and cultures) through a hands-on or written activity connected to Light and Shadows in Winter.
Standard: C3 Framework D2.Civ/D2.Geo.K-2
Materials: Theme-related picture cards or reference materials, map/chart as needed, paper
Warm-up: Quick review recapping Monday's skill before new practice.
Main Activity: 1) Set up a themed practice activity related to Light and Shadows in Winter. 2) Student works through 3-4 guided repetitions of Comparing winter routines across different regions and cultures. 3) Check in after each repetition with feedback.
Practice: Student completes one additional independent repetition and explains their reasoning.
Assessment: Student completes the task with no more than 1 error.
Wednesday — Comparing and Applying: Light and Shadows in Winter
Objective: Student will compare or apply this week's skill (Comparing winter routines across different regions and cultures) in a new context tied to Light and Shadows in Winter.
Standard: C3 Framework D2.Civ/D2.Geo.K-2
Materials: Theme-related picture cards or reference materials, map/chart as needed, paper
Warm-up: Brief comparison activity to prime comparative/analytical thinking.
Main Activity: 1) Present two related examples connected to Light and Shadows in Winter. 2) Student compares or applies Comparing winter routines across different regions and cultures to both. 3) Discuss the reasoning together.
Practice: Student produces one example (written, drawn, or spoken) showing understanding of Comparing winter routines across different regions and cultures.
Assessment: Student correctly compares/applies the skill to 3 of 4 new examples.
Thursday — Sorting and Categorizing: Light and Shadows in Winter
Objective: Student will organize or categorize information related to Light and Shadows in Winter using this week's skill (Comparing winter routines across different regions and cultures).
Standard: C3 Framework D2.Civ/D2.Geo.K-2
Materials: Theme-related picture cards or reference materials, map/chart as needed, paper
Warm-up: Quick sorting or categorizing warm-up related to the theme.
Main Activity: 1) Provide a themed set of examples related to Light and Shadows in Winter. 2) Student sorts/organizes them using Comparing winter routines across different regions and cultures. 3) Discuss any tricky cases together.
Practice: Student adds one new example to a category and explains their reasoning.
Assessment: Student sorts/organizes a new set correctly without help.
Friday — Weekly Review: Light and Shadows in Winter
Objective: Student will review and demonstrate mastery of this week's skill (Comparing winter routines across different regions and cultures) connected to Light and Shadows in Winter.
Standard: C3 Framework D2.Civ/D2.Geo.K-2
Materials: Theme-related picture cards or reference materials, map/chart as needed, paper
Warm-up: Quick recap of everything practiced this week, in the student's own words.
Main Activity: 1) Revisit each day's activity briefly. 2) Student completes a cumulative mini-assessment combining the week's skill and theme. 3) Preview next week's topic.
Practice: Student shares one thing learned this week with a family member.
Assessment: Student demonstrates the week's key skill (Comparing winter routines across different regions and cultures) independently, meeting the weekly goal.
Monday — Introducing the Topic: Light and Shadows in Winter
Objective: Student will be introduced to this week's focus skill (Identifying story elements (character, setting, events) in a winter tale) through a warm-up activity tied to Light and Shadows in Winter.
Standard: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K / RI.K
Materials: A book or passage related to this week's theme, graphic organizer
Warm-up: Short discussion or activity introducing Light and Shadows in Winter, connecting to prior knowledge.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce today's key concept related to Identifying story elements (character, setting, events) in a winter tale. 2) Model the skill once with a concrete example tied to Light and Shadows in Winter. 3) Student tries the skill with guidance.
Practice: Student practices the new skill independently with a themed activity or worksheet.
Assessment: Student demonstrates the new skill correctly at least 3 of 4 times with support.
Tuesday — Hands-On Practice: Light and Shadows in Winter
Objective: Student will apply this week's skill (Identifying story elements (character, setting, events) in a winter tale) through a hands-on or written activity connected to Light and Shadows in Winter.
Standard: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K / RI.K
Materials: A book or passage related to this week's theme, graphic organizer
Warm-up: Quick review recapping Monday's skill before new practice.
Main Activity: 1) Set up a themed practice activity related to Light and Shadows in Winter. 2) Student works through 3-4 guided repetitions of Identifying story elements (character, setting, events) in a winter tale. 3) Check in after each repetition with feedback.
Practice: Student completes one additional independent repetition and explains their reasoning.
Assessment: Student completes the task with no more than 1 error.
Wednesday — Comparing and Applying: Light and Shadows in Winter
Objective: Student will compare or apply this week's skill (Identifying story elements (character, setting, events) in a winter tale) in a new context tied to Light and Shadows in Winter.
Standard: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K / RI.K
Materials: A book or passage related to this week's theme, graphic organizer
Warm-up: Brief comparison activity to prime comparative/analytical thinking.
Main Activity: 1) Present two related examples connected to Light and Shadows in Winter. 2) Student compares or applies Identifying story elements (character, setting, events) in a winter tale to both. 3) Discuss the reasoning together.
Practice: Student produces one example (written, drawn, or spoken) showing understanding of Identifying story elements (character, setting, events) in a winter tale.
Assessment: Student correctly compares/applies the skill to 3 of 4 new examples.
Thursday — Sorting and Categorizing: Light and Shadows in Winter
Objective: Student will organize or categorize information related to Light and Shadows in Winter using this week's skill (Identifying story elements (character, setting, events) in a winter tale).
Standard: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K / RI.K
Materials: A book or passage related to this week's theme, graphic organizer
Warm-up: Quick sorting or categorizing warm-up related to the theme.
Main Activity: 1) Provide a themed set of examples related to Light and Shadows in Winter. 2) Student sorts/organizes them using Identifying story elements (character, setting, events) in a winter tale. 3) Discuss any tricky cases together.
Practice: Student adds one new example to a category and explains their reasoning.
Assessment: Student sorts/organizes a new set correctly without help.
Friday — Weekly Review: Light and Shadows in Winter
Objective: Student will review and demonstrate mastery of this week's skill (Identifying story elements (character, setting, events) in a winter tale) connected to Light and Shadows in Winter.
Standard: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K / RI.K
Materials: A book or passage related to this week's theme, graphic organizer
Warm-up: Quick recap of everything practiced this week, in the student's own words.
Main Activity: 1) Revisit each day's activity briefly. 2) Student completes a cumulative mini-assessment combining the week's skill and theme. 3) Preview next week's topic.
Practice: Student shares one thing learned this week with a family member.
Assessment: Student demonstrates the week's key skill (Identifying story elements (character, setting, events) in a winter tale) independently, meeting the weekly goal.
Monday — Introducing the Topic: Light and Shadows in Winter
Objective: Student will be introduced to this week's focus skill (Vowel team "ea" words (leaf, seat, read); sight word review) through a warm-up activity tied to Light and Shadows in Winter.
Standard: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.K.2 / RF.K.3
Materials: Word list for the week, letter tiles or whiteboard, paper
Warm-up: Short discussion or activity introducing Light and Shadows in Winter, connecting to prior knowledge.
Main Activity: 1) Introduce today's key concept related to Vowel team "ea" words (leaf, seat, read); sight word review. 2) Model the skill once with a concrete example tied to Light and Shadows in Winter. 3) Student tries the skill with guidance.
Practice: Student practices the new skill independently with a themed activity or worksheet.
Assessment: Student demonstrates the new skill correctly at least 3 of 4 times with support.
Tuesday — Hands-On Practice: Light and Shadows in Winter
Objective: Student will apply this week's skill (Vowel team "ea" words (leaf, seat, read); sight word review) through a hands-on or written activity connected to Light and Shadows in Winter.
Standard: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.K.2 / RF.K.3
Materials: Word list for the week, letter tiles or whiteboard, paper
Warm-up: Quick review recapping Monday's skill before new practice.
Main Activity: 1) Set up a themed practice activity related to Light and Shadows in Winter. 2) Student works through 3-4 guided repetitions of Vowel team "ea" words (leaf, seat, read); sight word review. 3) Check in after each repetition with feedback.
Practice: Student completes one additional independent repetition and explains their reasoning.
Assessment: Student completes the task with no more than 1 error.
Wednesday — Comparing and Applying: Light and Shadows in Winter
Objective: Student will compare or apply this week's skill (Vowel team "ea" words (leaf, seat, read); sight word review) in a new context tied to Light and Shadows in Winter.
Standard: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.K.2 / RF.K.3
Materials: Word list for the week, letter tiles or whiteboard, paper
Warm-up: Brief comparison activity to prime comparative/analytical thinking.
Main Activity: 1) Present two related examples connected to Light and Shadows in Winter. 2) Student compares or applies Vowel team "ea" words (leaf, seat, read); sight word review to both. 3) Discuss the reasoning together.
Practice: Student produces one example (written, drawn, or spoken) showing understanding of Vowel team "ea" words (leaf, seat, read); sight word review.
Assessment: Student correctly compares/applies the skill to 3 of 4 new examples.
Thursday — Sorting and Categorizing: Light and Shadows in Winter
Objective: Student will organize or categorize information related to Light and Shadows in Winter using this week's skill (Vowel team "ea" words (leaf, seat, read); sight word review).
Standard: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.K.2 / RF.K.3
Materials: Word list for the week, letter tiles or whiteboard, paper
Warm-up: Quick sorting or categorizing warm-up related to the theme.
Main Activity: 1) Provide a themed set of examples related to Light and Shadows in Winter. 2) Student sorts/organizes them using Vowel team "ea" words (leaf, seat, read); sight word review. 3) Discuss any tricky cases together.
Practice: Student adds one new example to a category and explains their reasoning.
Assessment: Student sorts/organizes a new set correctly without help.
Friday — Weekly Review: Light and Shadows in Winter
Objective: Student will review and demonstrate mastery of this week's skill (Vowel team "ea" words (leaf, seat, read); sight word review) connected to Light and Shadows in Winter.
Standard: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.K.2 / RF.K.3
Materials: Word list for the week, letter tiles or whiteboard, paper
Warm-up: Quick recap of everything practiced this week, in the student's own words.
Main Activity: 1) Revisit each day's activity briefly. 2) Student completes a cumulative mini-assessment combining the week's skill and theme. 3) Preview next week's topic.
Practice: Student shares one thing learned this week with a family member.
Assessment: Student demonstrates the week's key skill (Vowel team "ea" words (leaf, seat, read); sight word review) independently, meeting the weekly goal.