Foundations of Lesson Plan

Content Areas and Developmental Domains

Identify the content area(s) and developmental domain(s) you will address in this learning experience.

1–2 paragraphs

State/District/Professional Standards

Identify one early learning standard that informed your planning of this learning experience.

1–2 sentences

Learning Goals

Briefly describe your goal(s) or desired outcome(s) of the learning experience.

1 paragraph

Materials/Technology/Equipment/Resources

List texts, websites, writing/art supplies, props/artifacts, assistive technology, computer software, Internet resources, audio/visual media, and other tools and materials needed for this experience.

Length will vary.

Introduction/Anticipatory Set

Describe initial teacher-and-child activities that establish a warm connection and capture children’s attention. Answer the following:

· How will you build a sense of relationship and connection with children during the introduction?

· How will you relate the lesson to children’s interests, prior knowledge, and families/communities?

2–3 paragraphs

Building/Applying Knowledge and Skills

Describe specifically, and in a step-by-step fashion, what you and the children will do in all activities and transitions that are part of this learning experience. Make sure each activity is meaningful and supports your goal(s). Be sure to consider specific content areas and developmental domains that are relevant to the learning experience.

For each activity, explain how the activity might be differentiated to meet the needs of individual children, including children with exceptionalities. Give specific examples related to particular children in the classroom that you observed.

3–5 paragraphs

Assessment

Assessment is the process by which early childhood professionals gain understanding of children’s development and learning. Describe strategies you will use to assess children’s learning. Consider how you will:

· Utilize and document observation to assess children’s learning.

· Make sure all assessments are aligned with your goal(s) for the lesson.

2–3 paragraphs

Closure

Closure is the conclusion of your learning experience. It is a time to wrap up the experience by summarizing, reviewing, and/or reflecting on the learning that has taken place. Describe all activities and strategies you will use in the closure of your learning activity.

1–2 paragraphs