Party Planners: Cook, Count, and Celebrate!

Category	Learning Goal	Stage 1	Stage 2	Stage 3	Stage 4
Critical Thinking	Identify Event Needs and Guest Preferences - Students will demonstrate the ability to identify key elements that make an event special by understanding and considering guest preferences and needs, such as dietary requirements through group discussions and visual representations.	I can talk about what makes a party fun and special by thinking about what my friends like and what food they can eat.	I can identify what makes an event special and recognize my guests' needs and preferences, such as dietary requirements, by participating in group discussions and creating drawings or charts that show my ideas.	I can actively collaborate with my peers during brainstorming sessions to list and prioritize what guests need to feel special at a party, and I can create a simple chart or drawing that shows guest names alongside their preferences, including any dietary requirements.	I can clearly identify what makes an event special and explain guest needs and preferences, like dietary requirements, by sharing my ideas through group discussions and using pictures to show my thinking.
Financial Literacy	Budget Management and Adaptation - Students will use simple budget tools to manage and track party expenses, demonstrating flexibility by adjusting plans to accommodate constraints and guest needs such as allergies and preferences.	I can use simple tools like charts or lists to track what I spend for the party and adjust my plans to make sure I don't spend too much while keeping all my guests' needs in mind.	I can show that I understand how to manage a budget for my party by using a simple chart to keep track of costs and by changing my shopping list to make sure I can afford everything while still meeting my guests' needs, like adjusting for food allergies and preferences.	I can show my understanding of managing a party budget by using simple tools like charts or lists to keep track of expenses and make smart choices when changes are needed, such as finding alternatives for guests with allergies and different preferences.	I can confidently manage and track my party budget by using simple tools to ensure all expenses are accounted for, and I skillfully adapt my plans to meet guest needs, like allergies and preferences, while staying within my budget.
Collaboration	Collaborative Planning and Execution - Students will work together to create and follow a detailed party plan that includes a menu, grocery list, and activity schedule, showing creativity and teamwork in both planning and execution phases.	I can join in group discussions and share my ideas when planning a party, listen to others to understand their ideas, and help make decisions about what we need to get for the party.	I can collaborate with my classmates to brainstorm ideas for a successful party, making sure everyone's suggestions are heard and included in our plans to ensure a fun and welcoming event for all guests.	I can actively participate in group discussions to choose menu items and activities that reflect everyone's preferences, and I can help organize a list of tasks, making sure each team member knows their role in preparing for our party.	I can effectively work with my classmates to brainstorm ideas and create a detailed party plan by considering everyone's suggestions, making sure to include a menu, grocery list, and activity schedule that reflects our shared vision and responsibilities.
Problem Solving	Real-Time Problem Solving - Students will demonstrate the ability to address and solve problems as they arise during the execution of the party plan, such as issues with setup or guest satisfaction, through flexible thinking and decision-making.	I can recognize when something isn't going as planned during the party, like if guests are unhappy or something is missing, and I can think of a new way to fix it to make sure everyone is having a good time.	I can recognize when something isn't going as planned during the party setup and use my creativity to come up with a quick solution, like changing the seating arrangement to make sure everyone feels comfortable.	I can respond quickly and creatively to any unexpected problems during the party, like adjusting activities to keep everyone happy or finding alternatives if something goes wrong, showing I can think on my feet and make decisions that improve the event for everyone.	I can quickly find solutions when something doesn't go as planned during the party, like finding more chairs if there aren't enough or adjusting activities to make sure everyone is having fun.
Communication	Reflective Presentation Skills - Students will present their party planning journey and outcomes to peers and community members, highlighting their learning process, problem-solving experiences, and personal growth in an engaging and clear manner.	I can excitedly share what I learned and how I grew while planning the party by telling stories and showing pictures to my friends and family.	I can describe how I planned my party and what I learned during the process in a clear and fun way to my friends and family, sharing both what worked well and what I changed to make my party better for everyone.	I can share my party planning journey by creating a clear and organized presentation where I describe how I solved problems, learned new skills, and grew personally, helping my friends and family understand my project in an engaging way.	I can confidently present my party planning journey to my friends and community, explaining the steps I took, the challenges I encountered, and the creative solutions I used, while also sharing what I learned about teamwork and caring for others' needs.

Critical Thinking

Identify Event Needs and Guest Preferences - Students will demonstrate the ability to identify key elements that make an event special by understanding and considering guest preferences and needs, such as dietary requirements through group discussions and visual representations.

I can talk about what makes a party fun and special by thinking about what my friends like and what food they can eat.

I can identify what makes an event special and recognize my guests' needs and preferences, such as dietary requirements, by participating in group discussions and creating drawings or charts that show my ideas.

I can actively collaborate with my peers during brainstorming sessions to list and prioritize what guests need to feel special at a party, and I can create a simple chart or drawing that shows guest names alongside their preferences, including any dietary requirements.

I can clearly identify what makes an event special and explain guest needs and preferences, like dietary requirements, by sharing my ideas through group discussions and using pictures to show my thinking.

Financial Literacy

Budget Management and Adaptation - Students will use simple budget tools to manage and track party expenses, demonstrating flexibility by adjusting plans to accommodate constraints and guest needs such as allergies and preferences.

I can use simple tools like charts or lists to track what I spend for the party and adjust my plans to make sure I don't spend too much while keeping all my guests' needs in mind.

I can show that I understand how to manage a budget for my party by using a simple chart to keep track of costs and by changing my shopping list to make sure I can afford everything while still meeting my guests' needs, like adjusting for food allergies and preferences.

I can show my understanding of managing a party budget by using simple tools like charts or lists to keep track of expenses and make smart choices when changes are needed, such as finding alternatives for guests with allergies and different preferences.

I can confidently manage and track my party budget by using simple tools to ensure all expenses are accounted for, and I skillfully adapt my plans to meet guest needs, like allergies and preferences, while staying within my budget.

Collaboration

Collaborative Planning and Execution - Students will work together to create and follow a detailed party plan that includes a menu, grocery list, and activity schedule, showing creativity and teamwork in both planning and execution phases.

I can join in group discussions and share my ideas when planning a party, listen to others to understand their ideas, and help make decisions about what we need to get for the party.

I can collaborate with my classmates to brainstorm ideas for a successful party, making sure everyone's suggestions are heard and included in our plans to ensure a fun and welcoming event for all guests.

I can actively participate in group discussions to choose menu items and activities that reflect everyone's preferences, and I can help organize a list of tasks, making sure each team member knows their role in preparing for our party.

I can effectively work with my classmates to brainstorm ideas and create a detailed party plan by considering everyone's suggestions, making sure to include a menu, grocery list, and activity schedule that reflects our shared vision and responsibilities.

Problem Solving

Real-Time Problem Solving - Students will demonstrate the ability to address and solve problems as they arise during the execution of the party plan, such as issues with setup or guest satisfaction, through flexible thinking and decision-making.

I can recognize when something isn't going as planned during the party, like if guests are unhappy or something is missing, and I can think of a new way to fix it to make sure everyone is having a good time.

I can recognize when something isn't going as planned during the party setup and use my creativity to come up with a quick solution, like changing the seating arrangement to make sure everyone feels comfortable.

I can respond quickly and creatively to any unexpected problems during the party, like adjusting activities to keep everyone happy or finding alternatives if something goes wrong, showing I can think on my feet and make decisions that improve the event for everyone.

I can quickly find solutions when something doesn't go as planned during the party, like finding more chairs if there aren't enough or adjusting activities to make sure everyone is having fun.

Communication

Reflective Presentation Skills - Students will present their party planning journey and outcomes to peers and community members, highlighting their learning process, problem-solving experiences, and personal growth in an engaging and clear manner.

I can excitedly share what I learned and how I grew while planning the party by telling stories and showing pictures to my friends and family.

I can describe how I planned my party and what I learned during the process in a clear and fun way to my friends and family, sharing both what worked well and what I changed to make my party better for everyone.

I can share my party planning journey by creating a clear and organized presentation where I describe how I solved problems, learned new skills, and grew personally, helping my friends and family understand my project in an engaging way.

I can confidently present my party planning journey to my friends and community, explaining the steps I took, the challenges I encountered, and the creative solutions I used, while also sharing what I learned about teamwork and caring for others' needs.