The Project:
Kindergarten students generated text and illustrations for their favorite snow day activities after listening to the story, "The Snowy Day," by Ezra Jack Keats. A second activity involving graphing of the favorites was also included by some classes.New York State Standards Addressed by this Project:
Language Arts:
Standard 1: Students will read, write, listen and speak for information and
understanding.
Standard 2: Students will read, write, listen and speak for literary response
and expression.
Standard 4: Students will read, write, listen and speak for social interaction.
Mathematics, Science and Technology:
Standard 3: Mathematics Students will understand mathematics and become mathematically confident by communicating and reasoning mathematically, by applying mathematics in real-world setting, and by solving problems through the integrated study of number systems…
Arts:
Standard 1: Creating, performing, and participating in the Arts
Students will actively engage in the processes that constitute creation and
performance in the arts (dance, music, theatre, and visual arts) and participate
in various roles in the arts.
Standard 2: Knowing and Using Arts Material and Resources
Students will be knowledgeable about and make use of the materials and resources
available for participation in the arts in various roles.