Educational Project Plan: HELLO SCHOOL!
Grade: 3rd Grade (Primary)
Main Issue: Coming Back to School After Vacations
Scenario: Community
Methodology: Community-Based Learning
Articulating Axis: Critical Interculturality


I. OVERVIEW OF THE PROJECT

AspectDescription
TitleHELLO SCHOOL! – Coming Back After Vacations
Duration4 weeks (~20 sessions)
Objectives- Help students feel welcomed and confident returning to school.<br>- Foster intercultural awareness and respect among students.<br>- Encourage active participation and community involvement in the learning process.<br>- Develop basic English communication skills related to school and vacations.
Key ConceptsSchool, vacation, community, friendship, feelings, intercultural diversity, respect, cooperation.


II. COMMUNITY-BASED LEARNING: STRUCTURED ACTIVITIES

Phase & MomentTime (approx.)ActivitiesAdaptation for 3rd Grade & English LearningExpected Outcomes
Phase 1: Planning
Moment 1: Identification2 sessionsClass discussion: "What did you do during your vacation?"<br>- Share experiences in English with visual aids (pictures, drawings).<br>- Create a simple word bank of vacation activities (swimming, visiting relatives, traveling).Use visual supports and simple phrases to facilitate expression. Encourage peer sharing.Students become aware of diverse experiences and feelings.
Moment 2: Recovery1 sessionStorytelling: Students tell a short story about their vacation using new vocabulary.<br>- Group storytelling with sentence starters.Scaffold with sentence frames: "I visited...", "I saw...", "I enjoyed...". Use pictures for support.Reinforce vocabulary and speaking confidence.
Moment 3: Planning1 sessionCommunity Map: Students collaboratively create a map of their community, marking places they visited and want to revisit.<br>- Use simple English labels and drawings.Incorporate language related to places and directions.Promote awareness of community diversity and vocabulary.
Phase 2: Action
Moment 4: Approach2 sessionsCommunity Interviews: Students interview classmates, teachers, or family members about their vacation experiences.<br>- Prepare simple questions in English ("Did you go to the beach?", "Did you visit family?").Use question words and practice pronunciation; role-play interviews.Develop speaking, listening, and intercultural understanding.
Moment 5: Comprehension and Production3 sessionsCreate a Class Vacation Book: Students illustrate and write simple sentences about their own vacation or community activities.<br>- Use sentence patterns like "I went to..." or "My favorite part was...".Focus on sentence structure, spelling, and expressing feelings.Foster writing skills and intercultural sharing.
Moment 6: Recognition1 sessionSharing Presentations: Students present their pages to the class.<br>- Use gestures and visuals to support understanding.Encourage confidence and active listening among peers.Recognize individual contributions and cultural diversity.
Moment 7: Correction1 sessionFeedback Circle: Peers and teacher give gentle corrections and praise.<br>- Use positive reinforcement.Focus on pronunciation, vocabulary, and sentence structure.Improve language accuracy and self-esteem.
Phase 3: Intervention
Moment 8: Integration2 sessionsCommunity Art Project: Create a mural or collage representing the students’ vacations and community places.<br>- Use drawings, magazine cut-outs, and labels in English.Emphasize teamwork and intercultural symbols.Strengthen community bonds and cultural awareness.
Moment 9: Dissemination1 sessionSchool Exhibition: Present the mural and vacation books to other classes or parents.<br>- Use simple English explanations.Practice presentation skills and intercultural dialogue.Celebrate learning and community diversity.
Moment 10: Considerations1 sessionReflection Circle: Students share what they learned about themselves and others.<br>- Discuss feelings and respect for differences.Use guided questions in simple English to facilitate reflection.Foster critical interculturality and self-awareness.
Moment 11: ProgressOngoingFollow-up Activities: Continue conversations about school, community, and cultural differences.<br>- Integrate with regular lessons.Maintain inclusive environment and language development.Ensure lasting positive attitudes and language skills.


III. LEARNING MATERIALS AND RESOURCES

MaterialsPurposeAdaptations
Visual aids (pictures, flashcards)Support vocabulary and expressionAge-appropriate, colorful, simple words
Drawing suppliesCreate maps, stories, muralsCrayons, markers, paper suitable for children
Simple question cardsFacilitate interviewsBasic questions in English with visual cues
Vacation book templatesWriting and illustratingLarge print, guided sentences
Community map templatesVisualize communityClear, simple labels and drawings
Art suppliesCreate murals/collagesRecycled materials, magazines
Audio recordingsPractice listeningShort recordings of peers speaking


IV. ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION

TypeIndicatorsMethods
FormativeParticipation, enthusiasm, use of new vocabularyObservation, checklists during activities
SummativeAbility to share experiences in English, teamwork, intercultural respectPresentations, the vacation book, mural exhibition
Self-assessmentReflection on learning and feelingsGuided questions, simple reflection sheets


V. FINAL REFLECTION

This project promotes community involvement, intercultural awareness, and language development through engaging, age-appropriate activities. It emphasizes active participation, respect for differences, and building a positive classroom environment, aligning with the principles of community-based learning and critical interculturality.


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Date: [Insert Date]