New Years Lesson Plans and Activities for FDK Kindergarten and Grade One

New Year's Learning Package for Kindergarten & Grade 1

Overview:

Welcome to our New Year's Learning Package, a comprehensive and engaging set of resources designed for Kindergarten and Grade 1 students. This package combines interactive lesson plans, hands-on activities, and thoughtfully selected book and video suggestions to celebrate the start of the new year with joy and learning.

Features:

Four Detailed Lesson Plans:

• Each lesson plan focuses on a different aspect of New Year's celebrations and resolutions, making learning both fun and meaningful. The plans include read-aloud sessions with popular books like "Squirrel’s New Year’s Resolution" and "Every Month Is a New Year: Celebrations Around the World", and discussions on various cultural traditions.

Engaging Activities and Centres:

• Ten specially curated activity centres encompass literacy, numeracy, arts, outdoor learning, kinesthetic, and STEM activities. These centres, such as the Resolution Writing Station and the Countdown Math Game, are designed to reinforce key educational concepts in a festive New Year’s context.

Book and Video Suggestions:

• A selection of age-appropriate books and YouTube videos, including "The Lucky Grapes: A New Year’s Eve Story" and "Happy New Year" by PlayKids, to complement the lesson plans and enhance the learning experience.

Diverse Learning Styles Catered:

• Our package is tailored to accommodate various learning styles, ensuring that every student can participate and benefit. From hands-on crafts like New Year’s Eve Party Hat Making to the Clock Dance for kinesthetic learners, there's something for everyone.

Cultural Awareness and Global Understanding:

• The package promotes cultural awareness by exploring New Year's traditions from around the world. Activities like the Cultural Parade and Global New Year’s Story Corner encourage students to appreciate and learn about diverse customs.

Easy Integration into Curriculum:

• Designed to fit seamlessly into your existing Kindergarten and Grade 1 curriculum, our package can be easily adapted to suit your classroom needs, making it perfect for teachers looking for ready-to-use New Year’s resources.

Inclusions:

• Four Lesson Plans
• Ten Activity Centres
• Recommended Book and Video List
• Detailed Instructions and Material Lists for Each Activity