Lesson Plan

Timeline of My Life

Students will have the time of their lives, as they represent their school day on a timeline. From the moment they wake up to the end of school, students will enjoy communicating their day in chronological order.
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Learning Objectives

Students will be able to place important life events in chronological order.

Introduction

(5 minutes)
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  • Display 5-6 photos representing important life events out of order.
  • Share the importance of each photo with the class. *Examples may include: birth, first bike ride, a birthday celebration, and a family trip. Be sure to include photos that would show a distinction between ages.
  • Tell students that each photo shows a different time period of your life, and when put together it tells a story.