Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to identify and understand basic reading concepts through the theme of Minecraft.
Materials and Prep
- Minecraft book or story related to Minecraft
- Computer or tablet with Minecraft game
- Writing materials
- Knowledge of basic Minecraft terminology
Activities
1. Read a Minecraft story or book together and discuss the characters and plot.
2. Play Minecraft and identify words or signs within the game.
3. Create a simple story related to your Minecraft adventure and draw pictures to go with it.
Kindergarten Grade Talking Points
- "In Minecraft, we can explore different worlds and meet new characters just like in our storybooks."
- "Words are all around us, even in Minecraft. Let's find and talk about the words we see in the game."
- "Now, let's use our imagination to create our own Minecraft story. What do you think will happen in our story?"