Lesson Plan

Jackie Robinson

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Learners complete a six-page coloring book featuring Major League Baseball's first African American player, Jackie Robinson. To bring the pages to life, scholars follow directions adding color and pictures where directed. 

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Instructional Ideas
  • Assign the book in a small-group learning center
  • Showcase facts about Robinson on a themed-bulletin board 
  • Go outside and enjoy a game of baseball once everyone has completed the assignment
Classroom Considerations
  • Coloring tools, scissors, and staplers are needed
  • Each participant requires three-pages of black and white copies  
Pros
  • The lesson plan portion provides a brief history of Jackie Robinson
  • Encourages listening and following directions 
  • Provides an extension activity and a recommended book title
Cons
  • None