Working with Small Groups and Planning

Why write lesson plans in preschool Helps prepare Helps to organize Stress deliberate decision making

Factors to consider Materials Physical space Classroom schedule Family NEEDS OF CHILDREN

Lesson Plan Development See chapter 3

Teaching Strategies Sensory engagement-many senses in learning Environmental cues-lets children know about certain expectations for tasks Task analysis-break tasks down into smaller steps Scaffolding-providing support through peers and teachers and gradually removing support Guided practice-practice with materials both easy to accomplish and moving toward more complexity. Teacher is a guide Invitation-verbal encouragement

More teaching strategies Behavioral reflections-statements that help draw children’s attention to certain aspects of a behavior-summarize experiences Paraphrase reflections-active listening and repeating what it is believed child has said Modeling Effective praise-see page 78

Direct Instruction See Chapter 3 Questioning techniques