The Bird Unit: Topic-Based Learning Experiences for Early Elementary Students

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Susan Bahlatzi, director of Noah’s Ark Preschool, and Julie Litwin, assistant director of Noah’s Ark Preschool, explain elements of their topic-based learning unit on birds. Their activities address multiple standards while engaging students in their classwork and the world around them.

In the video, they explain:

  • How to use topic-based literacy experiences to build knowledge and vocabulary
  • How to explain shades of meaning, and help students interpret words and phrases in a text and more easily recall them
  • How to introduce fiction and nonfiction to build knowledge
  • Ways to incorporate the unit’s theme throughout the classroom to build excitement around the topic
  • How to create sensory-rich experiences to integrate science concepts

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Ask Yourself

“How can I create an authentic learning experience where my students build knowledge and take away concepts that apply to other subject areas?”

Find Additional Resources

Looking for more? Watch Julie’s video on immersive learning and building classroom culture or browse more ELA instruction videos here

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