Grade 1 Lesson Plan Description: Bringing Joy to Grandma Through Art and Magical Messages  (There are also lesson plans for grades 2 and 3)

This engaging and heartwarming lesson plan introduces first graders to the power of empathy, creativity, and kindness. Inspired by the themes in The Magic of Love, students explore the importance of bringing joy to loved ones, particularly older family members who may be experiencing memory loss or emotional challenges.

Key Features:

• Storytime with a Purpose: Through a read-aloud session, students learn about dementia in simple terms and discuss ways to show love and care for family members.

• Creative Crafting: Students assemble and decorate a magical decoder wheel to uncover secret messages of kindness, blending art, problem-solving, and fine motor skills.

• Kindness in Action: They create heartfelt art projects or greeting cards to bring joy to someone special, learning how small acts of kindness can make a big difference.

• Social-Emotional Growth: The lesson emphasizes understanding emotions and fostering empathy, helping students connect with the feelings of others.

With a seamless blend of art, social-emotional learning, and language arts, this 60-minute lesson nurtures young hearts and minds, teaching them that love and creativity can create lasting moments of happiness for themselves and those they cherish.