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Lesson Plan: The Mayor

Grade Level

Reception / Kindergarten

Duration

30 minutes

Objective

Students will learn about the role of a mayor in their community and understand some basic responsibilities that mayors have.

Materials Needed

• Picture book about community helpers
• Chart paper
• Markers
• Stickers
• Drawing paper
• Crayons

Lesson Outline

Introduction (5 minutes)

1. Gather students in a circle.
2. Read a picture book about community helpers that includes a mayor.
3. Discuss the story briefly:
   • Who is the mayor?
   • What does the mayor do?

Explanation (10 minutes)

1. Introduce the role of the mayor:

   • Explain that the mayor is the leader of the town or city.
   • Mention that the mayor helps make sure the community is a happy place.

2. Discuss key responsibilities:

   • Making rules.
   • Helping people in the community.
   • Listening to the needs of the townspeople.

3. Use examples:

   • Explain how a mayor might help fix a park or make sure that kids have safe places to play.

Activity (10 minutes)

1. Draw Your Own Mayor:

   • Give each child a piece of drawing paper and crayons.
   • Ask them to draw what they think a mayor looks like.
   • Encourage them to think about what the mayor might do in their town.

2. Share Drawings:

   • Invite students to share their drawings with the class.
   • Ask them to explain one important thing that their mayor would do for the community.

Closing (5 minutes)

1. Recap the lesson:

   • Ask the students what they learned about the mayor.
   • Highlight some of the key points discussed.

2. Sticker Reward:

   • Hand out stickers as a reward for participation and sharing.

3. Conclude:

   • Thank the students for being great listeners and remind them that the mayor is an important part of their community.

Assessment

• Observe students during discussions and their drawing activity to ensure they understand the role of the mayor and can articulate their ideas.

Modifications

• For students who may struggle with drawing, provide pre-drawn outlines.
• Use simpler language if needed to explain concepts.

Extensions

• Invite a local mayor or community leader to the classroom for a Q&A session.
• Plan a field trip to a local city hall to learn more about local government.

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Feel free to adjust any part of this lesson plan to best suit the needs of your classroom!