Elementary Helping Hand

I used this form during a Unit of Inquiry focused on Identity - "Personal identity is shaped by family and our experiences". There was a class discussion as to what each section was, and then students had a chance to draw their ideas, and a small space for writing why they felt this was the case.

This is a helpful tool to include in portfolios at the end of a Unit of Inquiry for younger JK-3 students. The form is updatable for you to change the essential elements that you covered in the unit. What's great is that you can use this at the end of each unit, and the kids get used to doing them, and they can become great REFLECTORS!

We read the book "The Name Jar" by Yangsook Choi. We had class discussions as to what it would feel like going to a new school, in a new country, where you knew very little about what was going on. Students were to add in the Learner Profile and Attitude focus for the unit of Inquiry (Open-minded and Empathy). Students completed an emoji or drawing of what they think they would feel like on a first day.

During our Unit of Inquiry based around identity - "Personal Identity is shaped by family and experience" we completed a multiple intelligence survey. The unit was at the beginning of the year, so was an ideal way for students to get to know more information about each other. UOI focus on open-minded, respect and empathy. Using a free download from Laura Candler (http://www.lauracandler.com/strategies/multipleintelligences.php) my grade 1 class completed a multiple intelligences survey. As a ch

I used this sheet as a way for the students to explore their similarities and differences (on an initial superficial level) during our Unit of Inquiry based around identity - "Personal Identity is shaped by family and experience". The unit was at the beginning of the year, so was an ideal way for students to get to know more information about each other. UOI focus on open-minded, respect and empathy.

During our Unit of Inquiry based around identity - "Personal Identity is shaped by family and experience" students had an opportunity to present information about themselves and their families. This helpful resource is a letter that was sent home to parents outlining requirements and expectations. There is space at the top to include any school headers or footers as required. The unit was at the beginning of the year, so was an ideal way for students to get to know more information about each

This simple graphic organiser is a helpful way for you to find out more about your students and how their family relates to their personal identities. I used this during our Unit of Inquiry based around identity - "Personal Identity is shaped by family and experience". The unit was at the beginning of the year, so was an ideal way for students to get to know more information about each other. UOI focus on open-minded, respect and empathy.