Seesaw

New Mexico Common Core Standard Alignment

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY:

• Speaking & Listening: This is core, as it's about sharing the "why" behind their design.

  • K-2: Participate in collaborative conversations, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly. (SL.K.1, SL.1.1, SL.2.1)

  • 3-5: Come to discussions prepared, explicitly draw on preparation, and ask/answer questions to clarify or follow up. (SL.3.1, SL.4.1, SL.5.1)

  • 6-12: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly with relevant evidence. (SL.6.1, SL.7.1, SL.8.1, SL.9-10.1, SL.11-12.1)

• Writing: This can be incorporated depending on how you structure the activity.

  • K-2: Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to compose informative/explanatory texts. (W.K.2, W.1.2, W.2.2)

  • 3-5: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. (W.3.2, W.4.2, W.5.2)

  • 6-12: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately. (W.6.2, W.7.2, W.8.2, W.9-10.2, W.11-12.2)  

CCSS.SEL (Though not "core," they're increasingly important):

• Self-awareness: Identifying one's emotions, thoughts, and values is key to this activity.

• Self-management: Making choices to design their gear reflects this.

• Social awareness: Sharing and discussing designs builds understanding of others.

• Relationship skills: Collaboration and communication are inherent in the sharing aspect.

• Responsible decision-making: Choosing stickers to represent themselves thoughtfully.