Lesson Plan

This lesson explores the concept of worry as children (in role as owls) discover that their mother has left the nest and try to keep themselves occupied until she returns. It includes Narrative Pantomime and Teacher-in-Role and is designed for one or two facilitators. Key vocabulary: worry, relief

Languages: English
Grades: pre-K, Kindergarten
Subjects: Animals, Emotions – Fear, Emotions – Loneliness, Emotion – Resilience
Book Titles: Owl Babies
Strategies: Character Development
Facilitators: 1
Keywords: owls, trees, worry, relief, siblings, independence