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Topic Title: 5S & basic Lean concepts for schools
Topic Summary: Looking for presentations of basic Lean concepts tailored to students grades 3 to 8
Created On: 12/02/2009 06:07 AM
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12/02/2009 09:15 AM
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GeorgeB
George Bacioiu



I am in search for a 20-30 min 5S presentation customized to accommodate grade school students - grades 3 to 8 -. I have been volunteering with schools for many years doing various types of projects with students that are highly motivated not only in their school work but also in extra curriculum activities. I usually come up with suggestions and then we apply them in different settings. We did everything from building benches for school to participate in LEGO robot competitions and from various science experiments and visits to Science Museums to making our own ice-cream.


My next goal is to introduce them to Lean - particularly 5S - in a way they can relate to. I have a lot of material from my many years in the field. However, knowing what makes the young students to be interested in participating, the examples and the overall presentation structure used in the industry are not going to be successful.


If you have anything in this direction I would appreciate it. Even if only pictures from the students' world - e.g. school, home, playrooms etc. - would do it as then I can build the presentation based on them. The industrial and office examples I have would not be of interest to them.

Thank you in advance for help!

Cheers,


George
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12/02/2009 09:17 AM
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Rachel Regan



George,
While not a presentation, you should check out Robert Martichenko's book Everything I Know About LEAN I Learned in First Grade. (http://www.amazon.com/Everythi...st-Grade/dp/0615219691) It's got some great examples.

Rachel
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12/02/2009 11:41 AM
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Ken Hunt



George -

If you could provide me with your email address I can send you a 5S game that I beieve the students would find fun. It takes about 10 minutes.

Ken
Ken.L.Hunt@boeing.com
12/08/2009 09:35 AM
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GeorgeB
George Bacioiu



Thank you Rachel; I will buy the book. Thanks again.

George
12/10/2009 10:18 AM
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Sam Hewitt-brown



Hi ken,

would staff in a call centre find the game fun??
12/10/2009 11:31 AM
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Boeing_Lean
Ken Hunt



Hi Sam -

I think so. I've done this with a variety of audiences and it's always been received well.
Send me an email and I'll see that you get it.

Ken

Ken.L.Hunt@boeing.com
01/12/2010 03:24 PM
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Jamie Miller



I shared a simulation with my son's 1st grade class 3 years ago, and many of them still speak and act to it today. They were able to grasp the concepts better than many of the adults I have trained. It is very basic, quick and visual. I purchased it from a colleague of mine at http://www.theleanman.com/
I too have spent many hours volunteering at schools with projects, data analysis and learning opportunities, and am eager for the day when state government learns the value of Lean in an early education setting, benefitting the teachers, community, admin and students.
01/25/2010 10:00 AM
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Rachel Regan



For those who are interested in the 5S game, Ken has graciously shared the file.

5S_Game1.ppt 5S_Game1.ppt  (139 KB)
02/19/2010 09:26 AM
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mykaterji
Mohamed Katerji



Ken thanks a lot for the 5s games
07/12/2010 09:21 AM
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David Kruckas



George, there is a 5S book written by anitech. It has received some great reviews for it's simplicity.

You can find more info on my blog if you like
www.leansystemtools.blogspot.com
03/30/2012 05:19 PM
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Timothywooi
Timothy Wooi Teng



Attach a ppt Im doing to schools in the Philippines,
God bless,
Tmothy Wooi (also on facebook)

Mod note: Edited to add attachment


Edited: 03/30/2012 at 05:19 PM by Lean Moderator


05/08/2012 03:26 PM
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Jane Bulnes-Fowles



Timothy emailed me with an updated powerpoint for the work he is doing. Please find it attached.

Jane


05/14/2012 02:54 PM
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Raj Mohan



Really good. Indian schools have also started doing commendable work in the area of 5S and QC activities. TVS Educational Society at Madurai is regularly organising an Annual competition for the best work done in these areas.

Raj Mohan
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