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    1. Curriculum
    2. Kindergarten
    3. Belonging Unit

    Belonging Unit Activities

    Engaging hands-on activities to help kindergarten students explore identity, family, school, and community through creative expression and meaningful connections.

    15 engaging activities across 5 weeks that help kindergarten students explore different concepts through hands-on learning, creative expression, and meaningful connections.

    Hands-on Learning
    Creative Expression
    Social Development
    Cultural Connection
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    Week 1: All About Me

    3 activities focusing on all about me

    Self-Portrait Gallery

    25 min
    Art Activity
    Materials needed:
    Mirrors
    Crayons
    Paper
    Picture frames
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    My Favorite Things Circle

    20 min
    Discussion
    Materials needed:
    Favorite items from home
    Circle time carpet
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    Name Dance Party

    15 min
    Movement
    Materials needed:
    Music player
    Space to move
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    Week 2: My Family

    3 activities focusing on my family

    Family Tree Collage

    30 min
    Craft
    Materials needed:
    Family photos
    Construction paper
    Glue
    Scissors
    Markers
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    Family Tradition Show & Tell

    25 min
    Storytelling
    Materials needed:
    Items representing traditions
    Photo props
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    Family Photo Scavenger Hunt

    20 min
    Photography
    Materials needed:
    Family photos
    Magnifying glasses
    Display board
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    Week 3: My School

    3 activities focusing on my school

    School Helper Hunt

    35 min
    Exploration
    Materials needed:
    Clipboards
    Pencils
    Camera
    Thank you cards
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    Classroom Rules Poster

    30 min
    Art Activity
    Materials needed:
    Large paper
    Markers
    Stickers
    Magazines for cutting
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    School Jobs Dramatic Play

    25 min
    Role Play
    Materials needed:
    Dress-up clothes
    Props for different jobs
    Name tags
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    Week 4: My Community

    3 activities focusing on my community

    Community Helper Interviews

    40 min
    Field Work
    Materials needed:
    Recording device
    Questions list
    Paper for book
    Crayons
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    Our Town Model

    35 min
    Building
    Materials needed:
    Blocks
    Cardboard boxes
    Tape
    Markers
    Small toys
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    Community Places Walk

    30 min
    Movement
    Materials needed:
    Clipboards
    Pencils
    Camera
    Safety vests
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    Week 5: Belonging Together

    3 activities focusing on belonging together

    Belonging Celebration Feast

    45 min
    Celebration
    Materials needed:
    Cultural foods
    Plates
    Napkins
    Decorations
    Music
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    Unity Quilt Project

    40 min
    Collaborative Art
    Materials needed:
    Fabric squares
    Fabric markers
    Needle and thread
    Display area
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    We Belong Together Song

    25 min
    Performance
    Materials needed:
    Song lyrics
    Simple instruments
    Microphone
    Audience seating
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    Unit Highlights

    Identity & Self-Expression

    • • Self-portrait activities
    • • Personal story sharing
    • • Individual preferences exploration
    • • Cultural background celebration

    Family & Community Connections

    • • Family tree projects
    • • Community helper interviews
    • • Local tradition sharing
    • • Neighborhood exploration
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