Transform the classroom into a newsroom by arranging desks and introducing journalism concepts through storytelling circles; students share a favorite school memory or event to inspire the first newspaper articles

Explore different areas of the school and capture observations through drawings and simple notes to spark curiosity.

Share favorite discoveries from the walk and brainstorm topics for 'School Storybook' pages.

Introduce simple digital tools, like tablets or computers, and explore how journalists share stories, emphasizing the use of drawing and dictating to convey information

Verbally share favorite school activities to practice expression through dictation and drawing.

Students brainstorm and dictate ideas for their first newspaper article focusing on a school event or topic of interest, using drawings to express their ideas

Begin creating drawings and drafting simple sentences about chosen school activities for storybook pages.

Collaboratively brainstorm and decide on a creative name for the school newspaper, fostering a sense of ownership and identity

Share initial drawings and sentences with a partner and offer feedback for improvements.

Guide students to choose their article topics and begin planning their piece by drawing and dictating key details and information

Use peer feedback to refine drawings and sentences for clarity and engagement.

Students share their planned article ideas with peers and receive feedback for refinement, promoting self-directed learning and collaboration

Explore simple digital tools with teacher guidance to create and publish storybook pages.

Discuss and model how to compose opinion pieces, using drawing and dictating to express a preference about a topic of interest

Begin using digital tools to type or dictate sentences and scan or photograph drawings.

Students begin drafting their opinion piece with a focus on expressing their opinions and preferences clearly

Introduce how to compose informative articles using drawing and dictating to provide details about school events or topics

Arrange storybook pages on tables for a class 'Gallery Walk' to encourage peer feedback.

Participate in a 'Gallery Walk' by leaving sticky notes with positive feedback and suggestions for peers.

Students draft their informative piece, focusing on organizing their thoughts and drawings to explain their chosen topic

Students use tablets to draw pictures that represent their article topics, focusing on using digital tools for creativity and expression

Gather in a circle and share favorite school activities verbally, encouraging expression through drawing and dictation

Students share their digital drawings with a partner and give each other feedback on clarity and creativity, fostering collaboration and reflection

Students create initial drawings of their favorite school activities to include in their storybook page

Pair up and share drawings with a partner, providing simple verbal feedback and encouragement

Students dictate their story or article to a teacher or peer, practicing verbal expression and clear communication of ideas

With guidance, students use voice-to-text features on tablets to convert their dictations into digital text, exploring technology's role in publishing

With teacher support, students dictate sentences about their drawings and practice writing simple words

With guidance, explore digital tools to create simple text and images related to their storybook page

Students revisit their opinion pieces, using drawing and dictating to add details that strengthen their argument or preference

Work in small groups to compile digital elements with drawings, forming draft pages for the storybook

In small groups, students share and edit each other's opinion pieces, practicing constructive feedback and critical thinking

Students refine their informative pieces by adding additional facts or drawings, ensuring they clearly convey the chosen topic

Prepare for the gallery walk by arranging and reviewing draft pages with peers and teachers

Display draft pages around the room and provide feedback using sticky notes, focusing on positive reinforcement and suggestions for improvement

Students exchange informative articles with a peer for review, using checklists to guide their feedback and improve content

Reflect on feedback received during the gallery walk and make revisions to drawings and sentences as needed

Students work with simple digital layout tools to arrange their drawings and text for their newspaper article, focusing on visual storytelling

Finalize the storybook page with refined drawings and sentences, ensuring readiness for inclusion in the class storybook

Students compile their articles into a collective digital document, reflecting on what they've learned and their growth as storytellers

Revisit the storytelling circle to share progress on storybook pages, encouraging further expression through drawing and dictation.

Students review their drafts and refine their articles by adding more details through drawing and dictating, ensuring clarity and engagement

Pair up to share and discuss storybook pages, focusing on constructive feedback for improvement.

Introduce students to digital tools for publishing, guiding them to type or dictate their articles into a simple publishing platform

Reinforce skills in using digital tools to type or dictate sentences and integrate drawings.

Students exchange articles with peers for feedback, focusing on storytelling clarity and detail, developing self-directed learning skills

Students collaborate to create illustrations that accompany their articles, using drawing to enhance the visual appeal of their stories

Work in small groups to refine digital storybook page drafts, ensuring clarity and engagement.

Conduct a class critique session where students present their pages and receive structured feedback from peers and the teacher.

Explore basic layout design concepts, teaching students how to organize articles and illustrations on a page to create a cohesive newspaper

Use feedback to make targeted revisions to drawings and sentences, improving content quality.

Students work in small groups to design the layout for their newspaper, deciding on article placement and visual elements

Provide hands-on practice with digital tools to finalize article layouts, guiding students to make edits and adjustments for clarity

Complete digital integration of text and images for finalized storybook pages with teacher support.

Students make final edits to their articles, ensuring their writing, dictating, and illustrations are ready for publication

Engage in a peer review session, ensuring all storybook pages meet quality standards for the final compilation.

Apply any last-minute adjustments to storybook pages based on peer review feedback.

Students prepare their articles and illustrations for the upcoming showcase, practicing presentation skills and reviewing their work

Collaborate to assemble all individual pages into the class 'School Storybook', preparing for the upcoming celebration.

Conduct a rehearsal for the Kindergarten News Day, encouraging students to reflect on their learning and achievements throughout the project

Practice reading aloud their storybook pages in small groups, focusing on clear expression and confidence.

Students make final edits to their articles, incorporating peer and teacher feedback to ensure clarity and completeness

Reflect on peer feedback received during practice and make final adjustments to drawings and sentences.

Collaboratively design the newspaper cover, choosing a layout and illustrations that represent the class's collective work

Students use digital tools to format and publish their articles, focusing on integrating text and drawings cohesively

Utilize digital tools to ensure all storybook pages are ready for printing, with teacher support.

Conduct a peer review session where students share their published articles and celebrate their accomplishments

Collaborate to compile all digital pages into the final 'School Storybook', ensuring all pages are included.

Practice sharing articles aloud, using drawings and simple sentences to articulate the main ideas to an audience

Rehearse storybook presentations in pairs, focusing on storytelling skills and audience engagement.

Discuss roles and responsibilities for the 'School Storybook Celebration' to ensure smooth execution.

Arrange articles and illustrations for display, preparing the classroom for the "Kindergarten News Day" exhibition

Prepare the classroom for the 'School Storybook Celebration', arranging seating and creating a welcoming atmosphere.

Students present their newspaper to classmates, teachers, and family, explaining their work and receiving feedback

Finalize presentation skills by practicing storybook narration to peers in a supportive environment.

Reflect on the project experience through guided discussion, sharing what they learned and enjoyed most

Host the 'School Storybook Celebration', where students present their pages to classmates, teachers, and family.

Students create a journal entry or drawing about their journey in creating the newspaper, focusing on self-reflection

Celebrate the project's completion with a class party and discuss future projects or topics of interest