Growing Me Slides
Look at Me Grow!
From tiny babies to amazing kindergarten students.
Then
Now
When I Was a Baby...
I Needed a Bottle
I only drank milk or water from a bottle.
I Used a Diaper
I didn't know how to use the bathroom yet.
I Crawled
I didn't walk or run on my feet.
I Slept in a Crib
My bed had tall rails to keep me safe.
Now I Am in School!
I Eat Snacks
I can eat crunchy apples and yummy lunch!
I Wear Big Clothes
I put on my own shirt, pants, and socks.
I Talk and Play
I can use my words to ask for help.
I Sleep in a Bed
I can climb in and out of my bed by myself.
My Body is Growing!
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1
I am much taller than when I was born.
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2
My hair and nails keep growing.
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3
I might even be losing teeth for new ones!
Baby
Me Now
Look at What I Can Do!
Reading
I am learning to read words and sentences!
Tying Shoes
I am learning to tie my own laces!
Creating Art
I can draw pictures and use scissors!
Time to Sort!
We are going to use our scissors and glue.
Sort the pictures into "Then" (when you were a baby)
and "Now" (now that you are in school).
Growing Me Teacher Guide
Growing Me
Teacher Guide | Kindergarten
Overview
Compare infancy to kindergarten. Focus on physical growth (teeth, height), needs (bottles/snacks), and new skills (reading, shoes).
Objectives
- Identify height/teeth changes.
- Sort "Then" vs. "Now" items.
- Explain new school skills.
Instructional Steps
1
Hook (5m)
Show baby picture. Discuss what babies need (milk, diapers). "Today, we're seeing how YOU have grown!"
2
Slides (15m)
Present Growing Me Slides. Pause on "Growing Tall" for students to share about lost teeth.
3
Sorting (20m)
Do Then and Now Worksheet. Discuss why "New Teeth" is "Now" and "Bottle" is "Baby".
4
Creative (10m)
Use Growing Me Coloring Page. Students color their growth and draw a skill they are proud of.
Differentiation
Support: Point to boxes before gluing. Use coloring for tactile engagement.
Enrich: Draw a "Future Me" on back (age 10).
Assessment
Observe sorting accuracy using the Answer Key. Review the "draw your own" section of coloring page for self-reflection.