Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand the concept of Paddle to the Sea and its relevance to history.

Materials and Prep

Materials: Paddle to the Sea book (Chapter 1), paper, coloring pencils.

Prep: Familiarize yourself with the story of Paddle to the Sea and its historical context.

Activities

1. Read Chapter 1 of Paddle to the Sea together.

2. Discuss the setting of the story and its historical significance.

3. Draw a picture of Paddle's journey as described in the chapter.

4. Color the picture and share with a family member or friend.

First Grade Talking Points

• "Today, we are going to learn about a special story called Paddle to the Sea. It's about a little wooden figure and his journey."
• "Paddle's journey takes place in a real setting, by a real river and through real places that people have visited for a long time."
• "We are going to draw a picture of Paddle's journey and talk about why it's important."
• "Let's use our coloring pencils to make our picture look beautiful, just like the places Paddle visits."