Me and My School

A Beginning of the Year Social Studies Mini Unit

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Enduring Understanding/ Essential Questions

We need to know our rights and responsibilities in different places. What are my rights and responsibilities as a student? Why is it important to have and follow rules and laws?

Important Rules
Here are some rules for you and me, See how important they can be. Always be honest, be kind and fair, Always be good and willing to share. These are rules we all should know, We follow these rules wherever we go.
(to the tune of "Twinkle, Twinkle")

My School Pledge
I pledge today to do my best in reading math and all the rest. I promise to obey the rules, in my class and in our school. I'll respect myself and others too, I'll expect the best in all I do, I am here to learn all I can, To try my best and be all I am. Signed __________________

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Leaders in my school

We have rules at school to keep us

I can follow my classroom rules.

I can follow my school rules.

Books to use for this unit:

The next activities go along with one of our favorite books!

Anchor Chart after reading the book

push

yell
run chew gum shout out
Keep hands to yourself

wait your turn raise your hand

shhhhhhh

pay attention
walk be kind be respectful listen do your best

After reading No, David fill out the chart!

DO

DO NOT

Have kids make their own David. Add a speech bubble with things they have learned with David!

Cut out circle. Use as a pattern for Davids head. Trace on manilla paper. Add black construction paper eyes, hair and smile. Add ears, nose cut from manilla. Add teeth cut from white construction paper. Color some rosy cheeks.

Write what you and David will remember about school rules. Cut out. Attach to your David.