Week 13: Fall Celebration¶
Lesson Overview¶
| Grade Level | Kindergarten |
| Duration | 25 minutes |
| Lesson Type | Single-Week |
| STREAM Focus | R (Religion) — Reflection on all learning |
Week 13: Fall Celebration¶
🎯 Learning Objectives¶
STEM Objectives¶
Students will be able to: 1. Recall at least 3 activities they did in STREAM this fall 2. Identify their favorite STREAM activity and explain why 3. Share one thing they learned with a partner
Faith Integration Objectives¶
Students will be able to: 1. Thank God for the opportunity to learn 2. Recognize that their talents and abilities are gifts from God 3. Celebrate growth as a gift
🙏 Faith-Reason Integration¶
Catholic Teaching Connection¶
Gratitude for Gifts — Everything we can do is a gift from God — our ability to learn, to build, to create, to wonder. When we look back at what we've learned, we thank God for these abilities.
Scripture Connection¶
"Every good and perfect gift is from above." — James 1:17
Wonder Question¶
"Have you ever wondered how much you've grown since the beginning of the year? Look at all you can do now!"
📚 Materials and Preparation¶
Materials Needed¶
| Item | Quantity | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Photos from fall STREAM activities | Digital/printed | Teacher collection |
| Celebration stickers or stamps | Class set | Classroom |
| "My STREAM Favorites" sheet | 1 per student | Teacher-made |
| Wonder Journals | 1 per student | Student materials |
| Optional: Treats for celebration | Class amount | Teacher provided |
Teacher Preparation¶
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Gather photos from fall activities (Sphero, KEVA, Wonder Walk, etc.)
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Prepare "My STREAM Favorites" recording sheet
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Set up photo slideshow if using digital display
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Optional: Prepare simple treats
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Create "STREAM Star" certificates (optional)
📝 Lesson Procedure¶
⏱️ Timing Guide (25 minutes)¶
| Section | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Prayer & Celebration | 3 min | Thank God for learning |
| Memory Walk | 8 min | Review fall activities |
| Favorites & Reflection | 9 min | Complete reflection sheet |
| Closing Celebration | 5 min | Share and celebrate |
1. Opening Prayer & Celebration (3 minutes)¶
Prayer:
"Dear God, thank you for an amazing fall in STREAM class! Thank you for helping us learn new things, build cool structures, and discover Your wonderful world. We are so grateful for the chance to learn. Amen."
Introduction:
"Today is our Fall Celebration! We're going to remember all the fun things we did in STREAM this fall and celebrate how much we've learned!"
2. Memory Walk: Remember What We Learned (8 minutes)¶
Show photos or walk through activities:
"Let's remember what we did this fall. When you see something you remember, give a thumbs up!"
Review activities (show photos/materials if possible):
| Week | Activity | Prompt |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welcome to C-STREAM | "We learned what STREAM means! Who can do our STREAM chant?" |
| 2-3 | Sphero Robots | "We made robots move! What directions did we give Sphero?" |
| 4 | Wonder Walk | "We explored God's creation outside. What did you see?" |
| 5-6 | KEVA Building | "We built towers! What made them stand up?" |
| 7-9 | Engineering Helpers | "We made things to help people! What did you make?" |
| 10 | Bridges | "We built bridges! Why are bridges important?" |
| 11 | Coding Thankfulness | "We used iPads to show what we're thankful for!" |
| 12 | Gifts for Others | "We made gifts from our hearts!" |
Engagement:
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Have students raise hands to share memories
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Do the Sphero "drive" motions
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Do the STREAM chant together
3. Favorites & Reflection (9 minutes)¶
Distribute "My STREAM Favorites" sheets.
Guide students through:
"Now you get to tell me about YOUR favorites!"
Section 1: Draw your favorite activity
"In the big box, draw your favorite thing we did in STREAM this fall. Was it robots? Building? The Wonder Walk? Drawing your thankful animation?"
(Give 4-5 minutes for drawing)
Section 2: Circle your feelings
"Look at the smiley faces. How do you feel about STREAM class? Circle the face that shows how you feel."
Section 3: What do you want to learn?
"In the second box, draw something you want to learn about next!"
Teacher circulates:
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"Tell me about your drawing!"
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"I can see that was your favorite!"
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"What do you want to learn next time?"
4. Closing Celebration (5 minutes)¶
Share time:
"Who wants to share their favorite?"
Let 3-4 students share quickly.
Celebrate growth:
"Look at everything you can do now! At the beginning of the year, you didn't know how to drive a robot or build a tower that stands up. Now you can! That's because you kept trying, even when things were hard. God gave you a wonderful brain that can learn new things!"
Affirmation:
"You are all STREAM stars!"
Optional: Give out stickers, stamps, or simple certificates.
Preview spring:
"After winter break, we'll learn even more — more coding, more building, and more adventures! I can't wait!"
Closing Prayer:
"Thank you, God, for this wonderful fall. Thank you for helping us learn and grow. Help us to keep wondering, keep learning, and keep helping others. Amen."
✅ Assessment¶
Reflection Sheet Review¶
| Check for | Notes |
|---|---|
| Drew a recognizable activity | |
| Could verbally explain their favorite | |
| Showed positive engagement with learning | |
| Could name something they want to learn |
Success Criteria¶
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Student participates in review activities
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Student completes favorites sheet
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Student can name at least one STREAM activity from fall
🔄 Differentiation¶
For Students Who Need Support¶
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Pair with buddy for sharing
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Provide picture choices for favorites sheet
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Scribe responses
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Focus on verbal sharing rather than written/drawn
For Advanced Learners¶
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Write or dictate a sentence about their favorite
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Draw multiple activities
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Help lead part of the review ("Who remembers what we did with Sphero?")
🆘 Substitute Teacher Notes¶
Simplified version: 1. Opening prayer thanking God for learning 2. Ask: "What do you remember doing in STREAM class?" 3. Free draw: "Draw your favorite STREAM activity" 4. Share drawings with partners 5. Closing prayer
Key phrase:
"We're celebrating all the learning we did this fall!"
📋 My STREAM Favorites Sheet¶
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| MY STREAM FAVORITES - FALL |
| Name: ________________ |
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| My FAVORITE activity this fall: |
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| | [Draw your favorite] | |
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| How do I feel about STREAM? |
| :) :| :( |
| Happy! Okay Not sure |
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| Next, I want to learn about: |
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| | [Draw what you want to learn] | |
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| I am a STREAM Star! |
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Lesson Version: 1.1
Last Updated: 2025-12-05