May / June 2019

Could You Be a Lifeguard?

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Game
What Did the Lifeguard Say?

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Academic Standards

 

Reading Objective:

Children will learn about lifeguards’ duties and the importance of their jobs. They will also engage with the community by writing thank-you cards to lifeguards.

 

Common Core Standards:

L.1.4 Word meanings; RI.1.1 Key details; RI.1.2 Main idea; RF.1.2a Long/short vowels; RI.1.10 Read and discuss first-grade texts; W.1.7 Participate in shared writing projects

 

Health and Safety Focus: 

Water safety

 

Social-Emotional Learning Focus:

Community engagement (Lifeguard thank-you postcards)