{"product_id":"read-aloud-companion-chrysanthemum-names-matter-lesson-and-activities-copy","title":"READ ALOUD COMPANION-  Miss Bindergarten gets Ready for Kindergarten- Names Matter Lesson and Activities","description":"\u003cp\u003eHelp students feel prepared, capable and excited about starting school with this interactive kindergarten read-aloud lesson pack for \u003cem\u003eMiss Bindergarten Gets Ready for Kindergarten\u003c\/em\u003e by Joseph Slate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lesson invites children to explore the many ways teachers, families and students prepare for a new school year. Children practise sequencing familiar events, comparing different kinds of preparation and identifying helpful actions that contribute to a welcoming classroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the interactive read-aloud, student notice preparation tasks, listen for time-order words and predict what may need to happen next. They compare how the teacher prepares the classroom with the ways children prepare for school.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter reading, partners choose three photographic preparation cards and arrange them on the Ready-to-Learn Sequence Mat. Children use the words first, next and last to explain their thinking. More than one sequence may be reasonable when children can explain their choices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe student activity helps children connect the lesson to their own experience. Children identify something they do before school, choose helpful arrival routines and draw themselves contributing to the classroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWHAT’S INCLUDED\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Interactive teacher lesson plan\u003cbr\u003e• Learning goal and success criteria\u003cbr\u003e• Before-, during- and after-reading prompts\u003cbr\u003e• Ready-to-Learn Sequence Mat\u003cbr\u003e• Nine photographic preparation cards\u003cbr\u003e• First, next and last sentence supports\u003cbr\u003e• I Am Ready for Kindergarten student activity\u003cbr\u003e• Six visual classroom-choice prompts\u003cbr\u003e• Feelings reflection\u003cbr\u003e• Assessment look-fors\u003cbr\u003e• Differentiation suggestions\u003cbr\u003e• Suggested next steps\u003cbr\u003e• Ontario Kindergarten 2026 connections\u003cbr\u003e• U.S. Common Core Kindergarten connections\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSKILLS SUPPORTED\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Sequencing familiar events\u003cbr\u003e• Using first, next and last\u003cbr\u003e• Retelling and oral communication\u003cbr\u003e• Comparing two kinds of preparation\u003cbr\u003e• Understanding classroom routines\u003cbr\u003e• Identifying helpful classroom actions\u003cbr\u003e• School readiness and independence\u003cbr\u003e• Drawing, labelling and beginning writing\u003cbr\u003e• Classroom belonging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis flexible resource works well during whole-group learning, small-group instruction, first-week routine lessons or follow-up Independent Activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChildren may demonstrate their understanding through speaking, drawing, labelling, pointing, role-play or AAC. The activities recognize that children and families may follow different morning and arrival routines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: The picture book is not included and must be obtained separately. This is an independently created educational resource and is not affiliated with the author, illustrator or publisher.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sweet Little Learners - Everything Kindergarten","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48762373439742,"sku":null,"price":2.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/2197\/0686\/files\/bindergarten5_59fe0ae1-143e-4705-be05-3001bba92c4e.png?v=1787484071","url":"https:\/\/sweetlittlelearners.ca\/products\/read-aloud-companion-chrysanthemum-names-matter-lesson-and-activities-copy","provider":"Sweet Little Learners - Everything Kindergarten","version":"1.0","type":"link"}