Lesson Planning Early Childhood Education Georgia CTAE Resource Network Instructional Resources Office July 2009

Theme Is your lesson going to focus on the main theme or the sub-theme of the week? Who’s interest led decision for theme – teacher or children? What curriculum area are you responsible for teaching?

Team Planning Sit together and discuss each teacher’s role Complete Flow Chart together Brain storm major concepts related to a theme

MAP EVERYTHING TO LEARN ABOUT THEME

Lesson Plan Title Give your activity a name

Standards & Learning Objectives

Objectives These identify exactly what you expect the student to be able to do after the lesson is taught. Objectives typically begin with the phrase “The student will…” 1.Conditions of Performance 2.Behavior 3.Level of Performance Ask yourself “What do I hope the students will learn from this lesson?”

An objective IS… The learning outcome Measurable Provable An objective IS NOT… The activity that will be used during the lesson

Condition Lists what materials, equipment, or tools the child will use Can also include what the child will be denied

Behavior Bloom’s Taxonomy Cognitive skills Do NOT use words such as… know, learn, understand

Level of Performance States the minimum level of performance Should state how well you want the child to do Many times is understood rather than stated in the objective

Developmental Goals Why is this activity important? Cognitive Social Emotional Physical (fine/large motor) Language Moral

Understanding by Design Enduring Understandings Essential Questions Evidence of Learning?

Anticipated Time Remember your time frame includes introduction, your teaching about the topic, main activity, closure and time for questions, and clean up Another reason to practice and make examples in advance

Materials Needed What materials will you need in teaching this lesson? What ingredients, art supplies, tools, etc? Don’t forget things like protective clothing, table coverings, or extra wipes or wet cloths… What do you need to prepare in advance?

Focus Object Concrete Use the senses Something manipulative is best Use this to introduce a concept and bring interest to the lesson/activity

Introduction Capture attention Be accurate in factual knowledge Telling a “story” can be effective When using questions – should be open ended! Allow children to answer fully and be receptive to what they have to say

Procedures Outline the steps to follow in teaching the lesson Relevant actions Simple step-by-step directions List in order Clear enough for another teacher to follow if the need arises for a substitute

Activity Pick a partner You need paper and pencil Sit back to back One person gives instructions. The other follows and completes assignment The Importance of giving specific, careful, simple Instructions!

Closure How will you draw the ideas together for students at the end of the lesson? Cement the lesson Include an assessment/evaluation – How will you know if the students have learned what was intended? Have students been given the opportunity to practice what you are assessing? May be included in the transition to the next activity

Giving Credit… Resource? State Standard?