HL1 – June: Community

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Unit Overview

Unit Calendar

Note: The number of classes per unit are affected by the days in the month. For example, if there are nine class days in the month, you should adapt your schedule to accommodate nine classes. You should consult with your Location Manager as you create your class’s academic calendar for the semester for any adaptations to the academic calendar.

Student Workbook

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Unit Report Card

Teacher Tips

Working with younger students might be a little overwhelming at first, but don’t worry! Once you start to develop a routine with your students, your worries will soon start to melt away. Here are some quick tips to get you started:

• Kids usually thrive in an energetic classroom.
  • Be enthusiastic with your students. Sometimes it can be difficult to find the energy to keep your students focused but having the right amount of energy is necessary to create a healthy learning environment.
    
• All kids are different, and they all learn differently! Try to vary your teaching styles to cater to all different types of learning styles.

Here is a list of different types of learning styles:

• Visual (spatial): Prefer using pictures, images, and spatial understanding.  
  • Aural (auditory-musical): Prefer using sound and music.  
  • Verbal (linguistic): Prefer using words, both in speech and writing.  
  • Physical (kinesthetic): Prefer using your body, hands and sense of touch.
  • Logical (mathematical): Prefer using logic, reasoning, and systems.  
  • Social (interpersonal): Prefer to learn in groups or with people.
  • Solitary (intrapersonal): Prefer to work alone and use self-study.
• Noisy classrooms are not always a bad thing! Younger students have a lot of energy, and sometimes they need to have an outlet. However, some students might take some things a little too far.  If you have some students who need to be reminded of the rules, try these methods:
  • Reward good behavior of other students with stars and make sure all the students know why they are being rewarded.
  • If students are not obeying the rules, take away stars and make sure all of the students know which rule is being broken.
  • Be consistent with the reward system. If you are consistent, the students will know the difference between what kind of behavior is right and what is wrong.
• Have fun with your students and talk to them as much as possible!
  • At first, it might seem unnatural speaking to the students when they don’t understand, but small talk with them at such a young age is crucial to their learning.