Connect students directly to the concept in a personal way. Capture students' attention by initiating a group problem-solving activity before delivery of instruction. Begin with a situation that is familiar to students and builds on what they already know. Construct a learning experience that allows diverse and personal student responses. Facilitate the work of cooperative teams of students.

Have the children draw a picture of “someone who cares for you”.

Objective: To have the children share their experiences of those who care for them.

Activity: Have the children draw a picture of “someone who cares for you”. Have the children tell about that person in their small groups.

Assessment: Picture tone (smiling, arms held out etc.) and quality of details, also the ability to communicate about the person in the picture.