In consultation with elementary guidance counselors, teachers, and other subject matter experts, and through our own work with K-2 students, we have identified the following age-appropriate career/life learning objectives.
With Xello K-2, students will:
- Build an About me portfolio containing evidence of their career/life work
- Investigate different roles that people have in their home, school, and community
- Investigate the world of work, including paid and unpaid work and career paths organization
- Acquire age-appropriate career/life vocabulary
- Employ critical thinking and problem-solving skills to solve Career Town mysteries!
- Develop an understanding of self to build and maintain a positive self-concept
- Understand the different roles that exist in our community
- Learn about career vocabulary, skills, and how skills are necessary in all careers
- Explore and understand career information
Classroom extensions and activities
Xello supports the blended learning environment to encourage deeper learning, help reduce digital isolation, and provide opportunity for collaboration. Recommended “Location Extensions” are outlined for each Career Town location as a way to build upon the students’ understanding of career paths.
The Extension activities for K-2 build upon core concepts of career/life learning:
- Investigation and inquiry
- About me
- Me and my community
- Career/life skills vocabulary
These suggested classroom extensions and activities will help you design a successful blended learning environment, where students learn through a variety of activities that apply to many different learning styles.
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.