Names Around the World

by | Sep 14, 2026

Materials: World map or globe, index cards, name examples chosen by teacher Introduce the idea that naming traditions vary across families, languages and cultures. Discuss how some names are chosen for relatives, meanings, places, religious traditions, hopes, virtues,...

What’s In a Name?

by | Sep 14, 2026

Materials: Chart paper, markers, optional name reflection sheet Before reading, invite students to think about their own names. Ask students whether they know who chose their name, why it was selected or whether it has a special meaning in their family. Make it clear...

Calm Seas and Stormy Skies

by | Sep 14, 2026

Introduce weather words such as breeze, wave, calm, storm and wind. Invite children to predict how changing weather could affect a journey across the sea before reading.

Feeling Words Collection

by | Sep 14, 2026

Students brainstorm words related to feelings and emotions. Create a classroom word wall featuring emotional vocabulary that can be referenced throughout the study.