Hard Working Helen K. Honeybee is one of six grade level curriculum manuals that emphasizes academic achievement by examining the work habits of an animal of nature. The third grade program focuses on the honeybee as an insect in nature that survives by using the same skills that students need to make the most of their school experience. Each animal is named after an historical figure who has implemented and achieved success through sound work ethics. The curriculum consists of six lesson plans:

The curriculum consists of six lesson plans.

• The first four lessons include a discussion of the bee’s work characteristics as related to the school work habits of completing tasks on time, following directions, paying attention, and doing one’s best.

• The fifth lesson highlights a work ethic demonstrated by the historical figure Helen Keller and makes a connection to student usage in daily learning activities.

• The last lesson presents an opportunity to practice, discuss, and review the study skills objectives.

Hands-on activities, class discussion, cassettes, posters, and stickers, are included to provide real-world experiences. Puppets can also be used to make the program more interesting.

In addition to the third-grade program the other animals and their corresponding grades are as follows:

Quiet Earhart Owl (Kindergarten) Paying Attention P. Revere Penguin (First) GWC Checking Chipmunk (Second) Willing Worker Wilma Whale (Fourth) Studious Sequoyah Sea Otter (Fifth)

Learning good work habits is an important part of becoming a responsible, contributing member of society. By exploring nature, animals and their work examples, students can practice and incorporate these characteristics into daily experiences.

Also available is a 8" Bee Glove Puppet which can be used to enhance the presentations. This product can be purchased as a single unit or as a complete K-5 set with or without puppets.

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TOPIC: Study Skills

INCLUDES: 6 lessons, discussion, cassette, sticker template

GRADE LEVEL: 3 AGE:8

FOR USE WITH: Individuals, small groups, classrooms

AUTHOR: Charlene Cali

RECOMMENDED FOR: Elementary school counselors, elementary teachers, at-risk counselors

56 pages, black line illustrations