Anansi the Spider: Story, Culture, and Crafts

Duration: 1 hour Level: K-8th ESL Vocabulary: “Anansi the Spider,” “Trickster,” “Legend,” “Traditional story,”  “Ashanti/Asante,” “Ghana” Objectives: To highlight the value and importance of stories, as well as the students’ own ability to shape their own stories Materials: “Anansi the Spider“, white lined paper, construction paper, googly eyes, white pipe …

Treasure Chest Template and Project Lesson Plan

Treasure chests Duration: 30 minutes Level: K-3rd Objectives:To consider what is most valuable to ourselves Vocabulary: “Treasure,” “valuable,” “precious” Materials: Treasure chest template, scissors, pencils, coloring materials Procedures: Fold the template like an envelope so that the lock top and bottom line up Cut along the curved lines Teachers ask …

Fantasy Handouts: Castles, Shields, Dragons, Crowns and Treasure!

Crowns Click here to download the PDF Duration: 45 minutes Level: K-8th ESL Objectives: To boost students’ self esteem by materially celebrating their unique skills and self-expression Vocabulary: “I am the King/Queen of ______.” Materials: White paper, scissors, staples, pencils, coloring materials Procedures: Cut an 8”x11” piece of paper into …