Tigers

Lesson Plan for the Week of September 29-Oct 2, 2014

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
7:55-8:25
Arrival Activities

Journals, manipulatives, light table, discovery table, sensory table, and the downstairs reading center will be open for children to explore during
the arrival time.
8:30-8:45
Morning Meeting
Morning meeting is a time to welcome everyone to school, take notice of anyone who is absent, view the calendar and the snack menu, and to
discuss and plan the events for the day/week.

8:45-10:00
Indoor
Investigations

8:45-10:00
Planned Small
Group Activities

During choice time, the children choose to play in a variety of centers, engage in project work, and participate in small group lessons. Center
choices include: Art, dramatic play, science, math, blocks, computer, writing, or light table. Children may also work in the studio at this time.
-This past week the children began observing the terrarium for signs of life. There is a still lot of excitement surrounding the
terrarium and the beetle. Additionally, the children made mind jars and explored expressions associated with emotions (see our
display in the hall!) Also this week, the children worked in small groups to follow a recipe and make playdough. They measured
and counted and observed how the dough changed while it cooked. Finally, the children were invited to paint a small wooden
animal to add to our block area.
-This week the children will carefully examine their reflections and will begin working on self-portraits. They will also work on
measurement using non-standard units, as they use Legos and other items to measure and compare length and height of common
items in the room and on the playground.
10:00-10:15
Story Time
Biggest, Strongest, Fastest by
Steve Jenkins
Were All Alike, Were All
Different by The Cheltenham
Elementary School
Kindergartners and Laura
Dwight
That is Not a Good Idea by Mo
Willems
Fall Break-No School
10:15-11:30
Snack
Outdoor
Investigations

Children will wash hands after story time and will gather together for a snack. After finishing their snacks children will move outdoors to
continue their investigations. Materials are available to the children at this time including: Jump ropes, blocks, ramps, various obstacle courses,
sidewalk chalk, dramatic play, books, trikes and scooters, gardening, balls, a basketball goal, and art supplies. Music and movement is included
in outdoor time. We will also play a variety of music and have instruments and materials for children to use. Teachers will use this time to
further develop any ideas the children have previously expressed an interest in exploring. Additionally, teachers will use this time to extend any
ongoing project work.
11:40-12:00
Dismissal




After cleaning the outdoor area, children will get a drink of water, wash hands, and come indoors to work on calming activities with the
teachers and interns as we move through the dismissal process.