KINDERGARTEN OVERVIEW

TITLE: It's Your Responsibility
CONCEPT: Responsibility
INSTRUCTIONAL TIME: 45 Minutes

Kindergarten students begin to better understand what it means to be responsible not only in their own lives, but also around dogs. They are introduced to four (4) dog behaviors and by showing responsibility they help Bingo get his four (4) spots back.

The song "Bingo" helps remind them that it is 'their responsibility to know just what to do' when a familiar dog comes near. Coloring books are sent home for review along with a parent note and extension activities are done by the classroom teacher.

TITLE: Your Choices Matter
CONCEPT: Choice and Consequences
INSTRUCTIONAL TIME: 60 Minutes

First grade students identify the four basic dog behaviors, but are also introduced to the protective and in-control dog. Students help Bingo get out of 'doggie prison' by making good choices around dogs they know.

The song "Bingo" helps remind them that 'their choices matter.' Coloring books are sent home for practice along with a parent note and extension activities are done by the classroom teacher.

TITLE: Bingo Wasn't Mad
CONCEPT: Prevention
INSTRUCTIONAL TIME: 60 Minutes

Second grade students are additionally introduced to the alert dog. Using a stop- light strategy they learn to slow down and look with caution. They begin to understand the importance of attentiveness when near both familiar and unfamiliar dogs and by showing cooperation, they help Bingo get his toy balls back.
The song "Bingo" reminds them that they need to 'always slow down, look for danger signs, then stop and use their minds.' Coloring books are sent home for practice along with a parent note and extension activities are completed by the classroom teacher.

TITLE: Bingo Deserves/Demands Respect
CONCEPT: Respect
INSTRUCTIONAL TIME: 60 Minutes

Third graders begin to truly understand the term 'respect' as it applies to people and their interactions with both familiar and unfamiliar dogs.

Learners explore dog FACTS AND MYTHS and are exposed to statistics They are introduced to higher level vocabulary about dog behaviors and they sing a song that tells them 'dogs demand respect with teeth we can't neglect.'

Myth and fact cards are sent home for practice and sharing along with a parent note. Extension activities are completed in class.