Preschool Diversity Lesson

Book Title: Bowwow Powwow

Author: Brenda Child
Publication Date: May 1, 2018
Grade Level: Pre-k (4-5 years)

Social Justice Standard(s):

Diversity 6 DI.K-2.6 I like being around people who are like me and different from me, and I can
be friendly to everyone.
Identity 1 ID.K-2.1 I know and like who I am and can talk about my family and myself and name
some of my group identities.

Nevada Academic Content Standard

Language & Early Literacy (ELA) English Language Arts
Reading Strategies: 2.PK.2 Ask questions or make comments pertinent to the story being read.
Types of Writing: 6.PK.5 Share drawings with others as a response to an expository text.

Creative Expression

Creative Thinking: 3.PK.3 Create stories and scenarios by combining experiences and ideas.
Visual Arts: 3.PK.2 Create works that express or represent experiences, ideas, feelings, and
fantasy using various media

Objective(s):

Upon completion of the story, students will be able to recall and identify parts of the story in
simple terms by using examples from the book with 90% accuracy.

Students will be able to apply the concepts of the story to create their own dream picture using a
variety of art materials.

Materials:
1. The story Bowwow Powwow
2. White construction paper
3. Watercolors
4. water cups
5. paint brushes
6. paper towels
7. Markers
 Procedure:

1. Introduce: Children will sit together on the large carpets area in a circle. Introduce the story
Bowwow Powwow by Brenda Child while drawing the children’s attention to the picture on
the cover. Ask the group “What do you think our story is about?” or “Who do you think the
story is about?”
2. Read: The book
3. Discuss: Children will discuss and share their summary of what happened during the story.
• “Do you have any pets? What silly things do your pets do?”
• “When has your family had a party or gathering where you celebrate
together?”
• “ When you celebrate do you eat anything special?” Do you wear anything
special?”
• “What stories have you heard about your family when they were younger?”
• “What have you dreamed about?"
• “What was your favorite part of the story?”
4. Activities:
• Fishbowl Discussion & Think-Pair-Share: The fishbowl discussion during the
circle on the carpet. For the think-pair-share, children will be split into 2 small
groups to discuss what they will be drawing from the story. think-pair-share
activities will be used together as one activity.
• Art Project: Children will use a variety of art materials to recreate their favorite
part of the story. Children will present and share their paintings with whole group.

Assessment:
Students will be assessed on their ability to summarize the story and the answers they contribute
to the group discussion with their peers. The art project will be assessed by their ability to recall
parts of the story and their paintings relevance.