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🦁Novel Study: The Wizard of Oz

Big Idea... “The journey changes us.” Students explore how characters grow, how choices matter, and how “home” can mean more than one thing. 📚 Learning Goals  Students will: Understand story elements (characters, setting, problem, solution) Identify themes (courage, kindness, wisdom, home) Make text-to-self and text-to-world connections Practice retelling, predicting, and inferring Express understanding through art, drama, writing, and discussion 🧭 Structure Overview (4–5 weeks) Read aloud + shared reading Short chapters grouped together Hands-on response activities instead of long written work Choice-based projects 🟡 Week 1: Kansas → Oz (Chapters 1–4) Focus Setting Problem Prediction Activities 1. Before Reading: “What Makes a Home?” Class discussion or journal draw/write Prompt: What makes a place feel like home? Kansas vs Oz 2. Setting Contrast Create a T-chart : Kansas (black & white) Oz (colorful & magical) Students draw or...
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Collaborative Play Benefits

Picture of two kids feeding colourful balls through tubes in a Blippi style ball pit playground.
Collaborative Play
What are the benefits of collaborative play between children?


Collaborative play between two or more children can have numerous benefits, including:


Social and emotional development: Collaborative play helps children learn how to interact with others, negotiate, share, and develop empathy and social skills.

Communication skills: Children can practice and improve their communication skills while playing together, such as taking turns, expressing needs and desires, and listening to each other.

Problem-solving skills: Collaborative play encourages children to work together to solve problems, develop creativity and critical thinking skills.

Conflict resolution: Children can learn to resolve conflicts in a positive manner and to compromise through collaborative play.

Increased self-esteem: Children who play collaboratively with others often feel a sense of belonging and have higher self-esteem.

Diversity and tolerance: Children who play with others from different backgrounds and cultures can learn about diversity and develop tolerance and respect for others.

Overall, collaborative play is an important aspect of a child's development and can provide opportunities for children to learn, grow, and build relationships with others.

How do you embrace collaborative play in your everyday? Comment below!

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