Developed by: Aimee Hensley

Level: K - 2

Responsibility Word Find

 

Standards
 
 
 
 


Learning Expectations
 
This activity will help students acquire competencies which relate to the following standard:
 
7.  Self Knowledge and Interpersonal Skills


The student will:

 
7.6  Describe responsibilities in the family, school, and community
7.7  Describe individual differences

General Approach		 The general approach is that the students will complete a word find puzzle including responsibilities in the family.  They will then gather together for a class discussion on additional responsibilities in the school and community, looking at both similarities and differences.

Activity Steps		 1.  Print one word find puzzle for each student.
2.  Give each student one word find puzzle.
3.  Have each student find all of the underlined words in the word find puzzle.
4.  Gather students together for a class discussion regarding additional responsibilities in the school and community and individual similarities and differences.  Ask questions such as: which things on the puzzle do each of you do at home?  What are some of your responsibilities at school? (offer examples such as feed the pet fish)  What are some of your responsibilities in the community? (offer examples such as pick up trash on the side of the road)

Time Required		 This activity may require two 15 minute sessions.  The word find puzzle can be completed in the first session, and the class discussion can take place during the second session.

Resources Needed		 One word find puzzle per student.

Performance Indicators		 Students will be able to:

Illustrate activities one can do well.
Care for personal possessions.
State similarities and differences between themselves and others.
Learn to follow rules, directions, and complete tasks.