Lesson Plan
Where Are You? Lesson Plan
Students will learn why attending school daily matters by exploring how absenteeism affects their learning and friendships through story, song, and a matching game; they will articulate one reason why coming to school is important.
Building regular attendance habits early fosters a sense of belonging, consistency, and peer connection; this lesson helps kindergarteners understand how being present supports their learning and friendships.
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Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up & Attendance Check
5 minutes
Step 2
Story Time Discussion
8 minutes
Step 3
Attendance Song & Movement
5 minutes
Step 4
Attendance Matching Game
8 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Closing
4 minutes

Slide Deck
Where’s Mia?
Friends Notice
Mia at Home
Learning Together
Welcome Back, Mia!
Why We Come Every Day

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