For Xello K-2 students, Xello Lessons are the locations in Career Town. Students explore six locations where characters have similar kinds of jobs or perform similar tasks because they have each taken the same career path.
You can also view a brief synopsis of each of the locations from your educator account by clicking Features and selecting Lessons. Make sure the Grades K-2 tab is selected at the top of the page.
Hospital
Learning objective
Students learn about occupations in the Health career path. Students also demonstrate time management and prioritization skills as they work to help treat patients at the hospital.
Mini game
Super Busy Hospital: In this game, students help hospital staff treat patients in the emergency room.
To play: Students drag treatment options to patients’ beds.
Occupations and characters
At this location, students meet or are told about the following characters and learn more about their occupations:
Character | Occupation |
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Sean | Nurse |
Dr. Khadjah | Doctor |
Christine | Paramedic |
Hospital location extension activity
- Talk about these occupations and other health services occupations, asking students to tell the class about a time they went to see a doctor or dentist.
- Create a “Health Jobs are the Same” bulletin board and ask students to draw pictures of ways in which health jobs are similar (e.g. caring for people, providing medical treatment).
Art Gallery
Learning objective
Students learn about occupations in the Creative career path. Students also develop art-related skills as they demonstrate their creativity, and practice basic color theory by mixing primary colors to make secondary colors.
Mini game
You're The Artist: In this game, students help the curator furnish the art gallery’s latest exhibition by painting some artwork.
To play: Students use the drawing tools to create original works of art or build on one of the templates provided.
Occupations and characters
At this location, students meet or are told about the following characters and learn more about their occupations:
Character | Occupation |
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Rehan | Curator |
Maria | Artist |
Jermaine | Photographer |
Art Gallery location extension activity
- Create a gallery wall in your classroom where students can display their favorite pieces of artwork (with name plates and descriptions) during parent-teacher conferences.
- Discuss famous artists and have students act out tableaux vivants of their works of art.
Farm
Learning objective
Students learn about occupations in the Nature career path. Students also demonstrate observation, concentration, and memory skills.
Mini game
Farm Match-Up: In this game, students help the farmer by matching pictures of farm equipment and animals.
Occupations and characters
At this location, students meet or are told about the following characters and learn more about their occupations:
Character | Occupation |
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Miguel | Farmer |
Heather | Animal Trainer |
Dr. Caitlin | Veterinarian |
Farm location extension activity
- Arrange a class trip to a farm or a class visit from a farmer to initiate discussions about food sources and healthy eating.
- Have students create posters for a local animal clinic about how to look after different types of pets.
- Have students create a guidebook for a local park or nature reserve.
Pet Grooming Shop
Learning objective
Students learn about occupations in the Business career path. Students also demonstrate time management and hand-eye coordination.
Mini game
Pet Grooming: In this game, students lend a hand at the pet grooming shop by grooming pets.
To play: Students follow instructions to wash, rinse, dry, brush, and accessorize pets.
Occupations and characters
At this location, students meet or are told about the following characters and learn more about their occupations:
Character | Occupation |
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Quan | Advertiser |
Tina | Business Owner |
Enrique | Accountant |
Pet Grooming Shop location extension activity
- Visit a community business or invite local business owners to talk to the class about their work.
- Start a class business making bracelets (or some other activity) to raise money for charity
Construction Site
Learning objective
Students learn about occupations in the Fixing and Building career path. Students also develop skills in the areas of hand-eye coordination, shape recognition, and concentration.
Mini game
The Crane Game: In this game, students help at the construction site by using the crane to build various buildings.
To play: Students select block shapes and place them in the correct place according to a blueprint.
Occupations and characters
At this location, students meet or are told about the following characters and learn more about their occupations:
Character | Occupation |
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Jasmine | Architect |
Bashiir | Crane Operator |
Maysa | Engineer |
Construction Site location extension activity
- Have students act out various building steps (e.g. measuring, using a hammer, etc.).
- Ask students to draw pictures of the tools and equipment that builders and fixers use.
Park
Learning objective
Students learn about occupations in the Helping career path, including volunteer work. Students also learn about being responsible community members and the importance of keeping parks and natural areas clean.
Mini game
Clean Up!: In this game, students help clean up the park.
To play: Students place garbage and recyclables in the proper containers, water the grass, rake leaves, and remind litterbugs not to throw trash on the ground.
Occupations and characters
At this location, students meet or are told about the following characters and learn more about their occupations:
Character | Occupation |
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Nuttah | Volunteer |
Officer Jan | Police Officer |
Mayor Josh | Mayor |
Park location extension activity
- Organize a community park clean-up.
- Create a display of all the helper occupations in your school and community.
- Institute classroom helper jobs.
Additional resources
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Xello AcademyXello AcademyInstructional Tips for Xello K-2
In this course, you'll explore new resources and key tools, discover classroom implementation strategies, and receive teaching tips to help you and your students get the most out of Xello!
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Short VideoShort VideoTrouble in Career Town!
Share or show this short video with your students before they begin to help get them excited to get started!
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PDFPDFIntroducing Career Town handout
Use this short guide to help walk your students through the key features in the Career Town game.
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PDFPDFIntroducing students to Xello: Scope and sequence
The Scope and sequence document outlines recommendations for how to use Xello throughout each grade.
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PDFPDFLessons pacing guide
Use this pacing guide to simplify your experience with Xello Lessons and supplementary resources. Topics for each grade level are sequenced for you, so you can see at a glance the order in which to deliver the curriculum.