April Hawkins

Lesson Plans

August 30^th-Sept. 4th

7:45-8:15 Greeting Children/Parents & Question of the Day/Puzzles

The learner will complete morning work by answering the question of the day. Teacher will model how to formulate a question. Students will answer the question by moving their name ticket to either the “yes” or “no” side of the chart. The students will begin to realize that their written name represents their choice. After children have made their choice they may find a puzzle to work on the carpet. Teachers will use the following standards to guide their conversations with the children as they are making their choice and working puzzles.

Differentiated Instructional Standards Met Daily (Small groups)

Recognizes letters of own name (first and then last). K.3.03
Can recognize some letters both in a familiar context (own name,  environmental print) and in isolation. K.3.02/03
Names a few letters and numerals. Math K.2.1
Recognizes printed name and those of friends; identifies some of the letters in own name; routinely puts “name on products”. K.1.03b, K.1.03f, HSIIc2, HSIIc4
Includes writing activities in play; shows pride in writing attempts. K.1.03d;HSIIc2, HSIId1, HSII D4
Recognizes letters of her own name (first then last) and letters that frequently occur in environmental print K.3.03.b
Recognizes letters in a specific context (mostly environmental print) but may not recognize them when the context changes. K.3.02a/f
Is more likely to confuse uppercase letters within each of the following groups— DCGOQ,BRPSJ,EF, and NMWAVYHLITKXZ—but may make distinctions between letters that belong to different groups. K.3.02a/b
Can recognize some letters both in a familiar context (own name, environmental print) and in isolation.K.3.02/03
Begins to discriminate differences in upper and lower case letters. K1.02.f
Recognizes printed name and those of playmates; identifies some of the letters in own name; routinely puts “name” on his products. K.1.02b, K.1.02f, HSIIC2, HSIIC4
Places personal symbol at interest area to denote her place. SSK.5.0, K.1.01
Completes puzzles of 8-20 pieces.ELpg.21
Monthly Focus: Beginning Writers are learning to write the first letter of their name. More advanced writers are learning to write their name without using their ticket.                                                                              

8:15-8:45 Breakfast/Lunch

The learner will develop self-help skills as they prepare for breakfast. Teachers will use the following standards to guide their conversations with students as they are preparing for breakfast. Teachers will sit with the students during lunch to facilitate and assist the children in developing conversational/language skills.

Differentiated Instructional Standards Met Daily (Small groups)

Washing our Hands
Getting (1)soap and (3)paper towels
Self-Help PD5 pg12 Washes hands after using the restroom and before eating.
Begins to associate number concepts, vocabulary, quantities, and numbers in meaningful ways. K.1.2
Develops increasing ability to count in sequence. K.1.1
Begins to identify and label objects using numbers. K.1.1
Demonstrates increasing interest and awareness of numbers and counting as a means for solving problems and determining quantity. K.1.3

Participates in Conversations
Counting milks, juice, spoons, etc.
Demonstrates increasing interest and awareness of numbers and counting as a means for solving problems and determining quantity. K.1.3
Develops increased ability to combine and separate “how many” concrete objects. K.1.1  

Expressive Language
Has expanding vocabulary. L/A K.1.01a
Uses conventions of speech while expressing ideas, may use slang. L/A K.1.02d
Generally uses correct grammar. L/A K.3.01/04
Talks in more complete and complex sentences; sentences are related to each other and fit together in thought. L/A K.1.01.e/f/i/3.04
Takes turns in conversations and interrupts less frequently. L/A K.1.01.e/g/1.02.b
Engages in “give and take” conversations with friends on topics of interest. L/A K.1.01g
Generally produces all sounds of language accurately and it is easily understood by others. L/A K.1.04
Speech
Uses dialect that matches peers and adults in family. L/A K.1.01
Uses dialect that patterns the rhythm, pitches, stress, and intonation of geographic area and cultural background. L/A K.1.01
Verbal Expression
Asks questions and makes comments related to a topic of discussion. K.1.01e, K.1.01g
Understands and uses past, present, future verb tense appropriately. HSIB2
Asks questions and answers who what when, where, why questions. K1.01g, K.1.01a, HSIB4
Talks about something that is not right in front of him (We went to the movies last night.) L/A K.1.01e/f/g
Easily expresses his feelings, wishes, fears, ideas, and dreams. L/A K.1.03c                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

8:45-9:00 Book Look

The student will select a book and become engaged looking at the pictures. Teachers will assist students by modeling pre-reading skills. Teachers will use “thinking aloud” to teach the following standards while reading books to small groups of children.

Differentiated Instructional Standards Met Daily (Small groups)

Labels object in books using a variety of adjectives. K.1.01a, K.1.01h
Comments on characters in books. HS IB3
Recalls more detail from stories, using growing vocabulary. K.1.02c
Holds conversation with adults or peers about familiar books. K.1.02b
Makes comments during story reading that relate the story content to previous stories, or to his own life experiences. K.1.02
Correctly answers questions about the story plot and events.
Begins to predict what might happen next. K.1.02, HSIIa2
Uses book reading conventions: “reading” front to back, turning 1 page at a time, looking from top to the bottom of the page, pointing left to right. K.1.03c, K.1.03e, HSIIB4
Likes telling and retelling stories, poems, and songs. L/A k.1.01h
Asks questions and makes comments related to a topic of discussion. K.1.01e, K.1.01g

9:00-10:00 Outside

The learner will engage in gross motor activities in the outdoor environment. From time to time other learning experiences will be planned so that they take advantage of the natural outdoor learning environment. Teachers will use the following standards to guide conversations and activities this fall.

Monthly Focus: Learning our routine

Differentiated Instructional Standards Met Daily (Small groups)

Runs with control and balance; makes quick stops; turns easily without slowing down. PE 1.1
Climbs on a variety of equipment. PE .1.2
Bounces a ball and catches it. PE.1.7
Catches a ball by moving to adjust to the direction the ball is going.PE.1.7, PE2.5
Uses simple playground equipment. PE 1.4, PE 2.6
Manages dressing tasks independently.PDpg12
Manages zippers, buttons, buckles, and Velcro.PDpg12
Follows safety rules of classroom and playground. PE 1.3
Progresses in physical growth, strength, stamina, and flexability.PDpg12
Actively participates in games, outdoor play, and other forms of exercise that promote physical fitness. PE4
Monthly Focus: Exploring the playground pieces/Learning the safety rules for the playground. PE 1.3

10:00-10:15 Morning Meeting

The learner will engage in a planned large group learning experience. Our morning meeting follows a predictable routine from day to day. Morning meeting includes the following: calendar, weather, social emotional classroom group issues, songs/finger plays, and a planned daily learning experience listed below. The following standards will guide conversations

Differentiated Instructional Standards Met Daily (Large group)
Calendar/Weather
Begins to associate number concepts, vocabulary, quantities, and numbers in meaningful ways. K.1.2
Develops increasing ability to count in sequence. K.1.1
Begins to identify and label objects using numbers. K.1.1
Demonstrates increasing interest and awareness of numbers and counting as a means for solving problems and determining quantity. K.1.3
Copies repeating patterns and begins to construct own patterns. K.4.2
Develops increasing ability to count in sequence to 10 and beyond. K.1.1
Develops increased ability to combine and separate “how many” concrete objects. K.1.1
Identifies and labels several shapes. K.3.1
Uses terms “today”, “tomorrow”, “next time” with some accuracy. SS K.3.02, MK.4.1.c/d
Begins to understand the concepts of before and after. SS K.3.02, MK.4.1.c/d
Recognizes that it is sunny, rainy, cool, or hot. SS K.3.02, MK.4.1.c/d
Begins to recognize seasons. SS K.3.02, MK.4.1.c/d

Monthly Focus: What is morning meeting? What are tickets? What are our classroom rules? Where are the centers? Learning our friend’s names. Learning about feelings. How do you know how someone is feeling? Add the calendar maybe?

Monday- Let’s meet our new friends and learn a new song!

Tuesday- Let’s meet our new friends and learn a new song! What do you day if someone is in your way?

Wednesday- Let’s meet our new friends and learn a new song! Taste Test tomatoes in our garden. Introduce housekeeping materials (Vocabulary)

Thursday-Let’s meet our new friends and learn a new song! Talk about the block center materials.

Friday- Let’s meet our new friends and learn a new song! Guidance with Ms. Connie

Transitions Weekly Focus: Are you a boy or a girl?

Project or Interest Plan: NA (first week of school)

 

10:15-11:15 Free Choice Centers

The learner will engage in a variety of learning centers with specific learning standards built in to play. Teachers will use the following standards to guide conversations with students and selecting materials for centers for fall.

Differentiated Instructional Standards Met Daily (Small groups)
Chooses one activity out of several and becomes engaged in it.SE.pg13
Finds materials with which to work. SE pg13
Shows some self direction. SE pg13
Shows eagerness and curiosity as a learner.SE pg13
Attends to a task and seeks help when encountering a problem. SE pg13
Approaches tasks with flexibility and inventiveness. SE pg13
Center Sign-ups
Understands and follows the use of a timer or other device to determine when one child’s turn ends and another begins. PE 3.1-3
Art Center
Uses play-doh to make more refined objects. PD.pg 11
Begins to hold a pencil with a pincer grasp. PD.pg 11
Puts together large floor puzzle. PD.pg 11
Uses scissors to cut on a line or around a large picture. PD.pg 11
Uses simple equipment such as a stapler, paper punch, scissors, tape dispenser.PD.pg 11
Begins to understand and share opinion about products and experiences.
Gains ability in using different art media and materials.
Dramatic Play
Imitates and pretends to be different characters. CApg 11
Participates in a variety of dramatic play activities; shows growing creativity and imagination in using materials and assuming different roles in dramatic play. SE pg13
Participates with others in dramatic play, negotiating roles and setting up events. SE pg13
Writing/Projects
Recognizes letters of own name (first and then last). K.3.03
Can recognize some letters both in a familiar context (own name, environmental print) and in isolation. K.3.02/03
Names a few letters and numerals. Math K.2.1
Recognizes printed name and those of friends; identifies some of the letters in own name; routinely puts “name on products”. K.1.03b, K.1.03f, HSIIc2, HSIIc4
Includes writing activities in play; shows pride in writing attempts. K.1.03d;HSIIc2, HSIId1, HSII D4
Puzzles
Completes puzzles of 8-20 pieces.ELpg.21
Science Center
Begins to make comparisons among living things such as flowers insects, and animals. K.1.1
Expands knowledge of and abilities to observe, and describe and discuss the natural world, materials, living things, and the natural processes.K.2.2.
Expands knowledge of and respect for her body and the environment. K.5.2.
Continues to ask questions about the natural world and seek answers through activities exploration. K.7.1, K8.1,K.8.2
Begins to use senses and a variety of tools and simple measuring devices to gather information, investigate materials, and observe processes and relationship. K.10.1
Develops increasing abilities to classify, compare and contrast objects, events and experiences. K.10.2
Begins to participate in simple investigations to test, observe, discuss, and draw conclusions and form generalizations. K.11.1
Develops growing abilities to collect, describe and record information through a variety of means including discussion, drawing, maps and charts.K.12.1
Math Center
Begins to associate number concepts, vocabulary, quantities, and numbers in meaningful ways. K.1.2
Develops increasing ability to count in sequence. K.1.1
Begins to identify and label objects using numbers. K.1.1
Demonstrates increasing interest and awareness of numbers and counting as a means for solving problems and determining quantity. K.1.3
Copies repeating patterns and begins to construct own patterns. K.4.2
Develops increasing ability to count in sequence to 10 and beyond. K.1.1
Develops increased ability to combine and separate “how many” concrete objects. K.1.1
Identifies and labels several shapes. K.3.1

Monthly Focus in each Center:
Art- Play-doh PDpg.11
Science- Live Fish
Dramatic Play- SEpg13
Math-
Listening Library- add the book Alphabet rescue

Computer-Starfall K.3.03
Writing- Markers/paper PDpg.11
Small Table- Puzzles11:15-11:30 Clean-up transition (Modeled Writing), Daily News, Vocabulary- .

11:30-12:00 Lunch& Book Look at carpet (for those finished eating)

 

 

12:00-12:15 Big Book/ Story Time

The students will actively listen to a big book story. Teacher will use the following standards to guide book discussion and student questions.
 

Differentiated Instructional Standards Met Daily (Large group)
Recalls mores detail from stories, using growing vocabulary. K.1.02c
Holds conversation with adults or peers about familiar books. K.1.02b
Makes comments during story reading that relate the story content o previous stories, or to his own life experiences. K.1.02
Correctly answers questions about the story plot and events. K.1.02, HSIIA2
Shows understanding of stories with more complex chain of events. K.1.02, HSIIA2
Begins to predict what might happen next. K.1.02, HSIIA2
Uses book reading conventions: “reading” front to back, turning 1 page at a time, looking from top to the bottom of the page, pointing left to right. K.1.03c, K.1.03e, HSIIB4
Labels object in books using a variety of adjectives. K.1.01a, K.1.01h
Comments on characters in books. HS IB3
Likes telling and retelling stories, poems, and songs. L/A k.1.01h
Asks questions and makes comments related to a topic of discussion. K.1.01e, K.1.01g
Asks and answers who, what, where, when, and why questions. K.1.01g, K.1.01a, HSIB4
Weekly Focus: Rosie's Walk

12:15-1:00 Games/Songs/Walk

The students will engage in a learning game, song, or walk outside depending on the time available and classroom climate.
 

Differentiated Instructional Standards Met Daily (Large group)Games

Jump the Stick, Songs, Builds and increasing understanding of directionally, order, positions of object, and words such as up, down, over, under, top, bottom, inside, outside, in front, and behind. K.3.2
Begins willingness to sing along or with a group. S 1.0, .20, 3.0
Explores with increasing interest and enjoyment in a variety of music activities, including listening, singing, finger plays, games, and performances. S 1.0, .20, 3.0
Participates in group music experiences. S 1.0, .20, 3.0

Weekly Focus: Jump the Stick

1:00-1:15 Journals/Math Manipulative Trajectory Experiences 

 The students will complete a journal page. Teachers will engage students in conversation about their creation. Teachers will “think aloud” to write the students words on the journal, thereby connecting words to thoughts. After their words have been written and they have placed their journal page in their journal the students will transition on their own over to the carpet where a they will use math manipulative. Teachers will use the following standards to guide conversations with children.

Differentiated Instructional Standards Met Daily (Small groups/Individual)
Recognizes letters of own name (first and then last). K.3.03
Can recognize some letters both in a familiar context (own name, environmental print) and in isolation. K.3.02/03
Names a few letters and numerals. Math K.2.1
Recognizes printed name and those of friends; identifies some of the letters in own name; routinely puts “name on products”. K.1.03b, K.1.03f, HSIIc2, HSIIc4
Includes writing activities in play; shows pride in writing attempts. K.1.03d;HSIIc2, HSIId1, HSII D4
Develops growing abilities to work independently.VA 1 &2
Progresses in abilities to create drawings that have more detail. VA 1&2
Monthly Focus: Next week add 2-3 specific math trajectories for the next month.

1:15 Greet Parents-

Teachers will talk with parents as they enter the classroom. Teachers will write an “Ask me about…“topic on the dry erase board on the door to assist in home conversations.

Tickets All Day
Differentiated Instructional Standards Met Daily

Monthly Focus: Which ticket is yours?Class Family Center All Day-(Schedule, Job Chart, Class Meeting Book, Wheel of Choice, Wheel of Choice Anger, CEFEL, Social & Emotional literacy library, Book of Class Expectations)
Monthly Focus: Friendship                      

Wildcat Bank & Store Fridays 12:30
Differentiated Instructional Standards Met Daily (Individual)
Understands that money can buy items. K.2.01/03, HLTH K.4.0
Understands that some items cost more than others. K.2.01/03, HLTH K.4.0
Begins to associate number concepts, vocabulary, quantities, and numbers in meaningful ways. K.1.2
Develops increasing ability to count in sequence. K.1.1
Begins to identify and label objects using numbers. K.1.1
Demonstrates increasing interest and awareness of numbers and counting as a means for solving problems and determining quantity. K.1.3
Develops increased ability to combine and separate “how many” concrete objects. K.1.1
Identifies and labels several shapes. K.3.1

Weekly Focus: counting 1-5, Counting 5 pennies

Family Engagement- Join PTO and help our school!!!!

7:45 Arrival /Question of the Day/Puzzles
8:10 Breakfast/Book Look
9:00 Morning Meeting
9:15 Outside or Inside Games
10:00 Centers/Transition Model Writing (Daily News)/Cleanup
11:30 Lunch
11:50 Book Look
12:00 Big Book Story
12:15 Games/Songs
1:00 Journals
1:15 Dismiss

Related Arts

Guidance-Monday and Friday with Ms. Connie

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The student will select a book and become engaged looking at the pictures. Teachers will assist students by modeling pre-reading skills. Teachers will use “thinking aloud” to teach the following standards while reading books to small groups of children.