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CURRICULUM & LEARNING ENVIRONMENT * 1 HOUR * LEVEL 2

Storytelling with Chris Van Allsburg
Lesson Plan Example

Page 11
Zathura Robot
Age Group: ​
Preschool
Objectives:
Student will create a robot inspired by the book Zathura
CDA Competency Standard:  
II.7.4a
Candidate promotes individual expression and creativity.
a) Encourages creative self-expression in children’s activities
Materials:  
  • Zathura by Chris Van Allsburg
  • Foil Pie Tin
  • Assorted supplies such as straws, pipe cleaners, recycled bottle caps, etc.
  • Permanent markers
  • Glue and tape
Procedure: 
  • Begin the lesson by reading Zathura to your group. Invite children to construct a robot like the one in the book. Provide an assortment of different materials for children to create with.
Assessment:  
  • Assess children based upon their individual expression and willingness to be creative with the given materials.
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    Zathura Robot Worksheet (2/7)

For Future Reference
When this training is over, it's going to be hard to remember all these lesson plans! We want you to get the most from this training, and continue to use this information in your classroom.  We have put the lesson plans in this course, that are produced by Successful Solutions, on our resource website, www.Lessons4Learners.com, where you can continue to access them after your training expires. 
Be sure to bookmark the direct link to the page where the lesson plans can be found for easy access in the future at:   
http://www.lessons4learners.com/chris-van-allsburg.html