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Week 1: Welcome to C-STREAM

Lesson Overview
Grade Level Kindergarten
Duration 25 minutes
Lesson Type Single-Week
STREAM Focus R (Religion), S (Science), T (Technology), E (Engineering), A (Arts), M (Math)

Week 1: Welcome to C-STREAM

🎯 Learning Objectives

STEM Objectives

Students will be able to: 1. Identify what each letter in STREAM stands for 2. Give one example of something they want to learn in STREAM class 3. Understand that asking questions is an important part of science

Faith Integration Objectives

Students will be able to: 1. Recognize that God gave us curious minds to explore the world 2. Understand that learning about creation helps us know God better

🙏 Faith-Reason Integration

Catholic Teaching Connection

Wonder and Curiosity — God created humans with curious minds that want to understand the world. When we learn about science, technology, engineering, art, and math, we discover more about God's amazing creation.

Scripture Connection

"The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands." — Psalm 19:1

Wonder Question

"Have you ever wondered how God made so many different things in the world?"

📚 Materials and Preparation

Materials Needed

Item Quantity Source
STREAM letter cards (large, colorful) 1 set Teacher-made
Picture cards showing STREAM activities 6-10 Teacher-made
Wonder journal (simple notebook) 1 per student School supply
Crayons Class set Classroom

Teacher Preparation

  • Create large STREAM letter cards with pictures

  • Prepare picture cards showing scientists, artists, builders, etc.

  • Set up a "Wonder Wall" space in the classroom

  • Practice pronouncing STREAM with motions

📝 Lesson Procedure

⏱️ Timing Guide (25 minutes total)

Section Time Activity
Opening Prayer & Wonder 3 min Prayer and wonder question
Introduction 5 min What is STREAM?
Main Activity 12 min STREAM letter exploration
Closing & Reflection 5 min Prayer and commitment

1. Opening Prayer & Wonder Moment (3 minutes)

Gather students on the rug.

Prayer:

"Dear God, thank you for giving us curious minds. Help us to learn new things today and to see Your love in everything we discover. Amen."

Wonder Question:

"Have you ever wondered how things work? Like how birds fly or how the sun gives us light? This year, we're going to explore many wonderful things that God made!"

2. Introduction: What is STREAM? (5 minutes)

Say to students:

"This year, you're going to come to a special class called STREAM. Let me show you what that means!"

Hold up each letter card and introduce with a motion:

Letter Stands For Motion Example
S Science Point to eyes (observe) "Looking at bugs, plants, and stars"
T Technology Pretend to tap a screen "iPads and robots that help us"
R Religion Hands folded in prayer "God made all these amazing things!"
E Engineering Build motion with hands "Building bridges and towers"
A Art Draw in the air "Creating beautiful things"
M Math Count on fingers "Counting, shapes, and patterns"

Practice the STREAM chant with motions 2-3 times.

3. Main Activity: STREAM Exploration (12 minutes)

Part A: Picture Sorting (5 minutes)

Show picture cards one at a time and ask:

"Is this Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, or Math?"

Sample pictures:

  • Scientist looking at a bug (Science)

  • Child using an iPad (Technology)

  • Someone building a tower (Engineering)

  • Colorful painting (Art)

  • Shapes and numbers (Math)

  • Church/Cross (Religion - connects to all!)

Emphasize: "God made us able to do ALL of these things!"

Part B: Wonder Journal First Page (7 minutes)

Give each student their Wonder Journal.

Guide students to: 1. Draw a picture of themselves as a "STREAM explorer" 2. Draw one thing they want to learn about this year

Walk around and ask students about their drawings. Affirm their curiosity!

4. Closing & Reflection (5 minutes)

Gather students back on the rug.

Discussion Questions:

  • "What is one thing you remember about STREAM?"

  • "What are you excited to learn this year?"

Wonder Wall Introduction:

"This is our Wonder Wall. When you have a question about how something works, we can put it here!"

Closing Prayer:

"Thank you, God, for this new year of learning. Help us to be curious explorers who see Your love in everything we discover. Amen."

✅ Assessment

Informal Assessment

What to Look For Evidence
Can identify at least 3 STREAM letters Verbal response during chant
Participates in wonder question Raises hand, shares ideas
Shows curiosity Draws in Wonder Journal

Success Criteria

  • Student can say what at least one letter in STREAM stands for

  • Student draws something they want to learn about

🔄 Differentiation

For Students Who Need Support

  • Pair with a buddy for journal work

  • Provide picture choices instead of open drawing

  • Use hand-over-hand for motions

For Advanced Learners

  • Ask them to think of their own examples for each letter

  • Have them help explain STREAM to a partner

📎 Extensions

Home Connection

Send home a simple note explaining C-STREAM with a family "wonder question":

"Ask your family: What is something amazing in God's creation that you've always wondered about?"

  • ELA: "Wonder" vocabulary word

  • Social Studies: Community helpers who use STREAM

🆘 Substitute Teacher Notes

If a substitute is teaching: 1. Read the picture book about curiosity (optional) 2. Do the STREAM chant with letter cards 3. Have students draw in their Wonder Journals 4. Play a simple "Is this Science or Engineering?" game with pictures

Materials location: STREAM cart, top shelf

📖 Vocabulary

Word Definition Visual Cue
STREAM Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Art, Math Letter cards
Wonder To think about something and want to know more Question mark
Curious Wanting to learn and discover new things Magnifying glass
Creation Everything God made Earth, plants, animals

Lesson Version: 1.0
Last Updated: 2025-12-05