Tigers

Lesson Plan for the Week of October 6-9, 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 completed their self-portraits. They began measuring classroom objects using non-standard units,
using Legos and other items to measure and compare length and height of common items in the room and on the playground.
-This week we will continue our measuring activities and will introduce the concept of 2-d and 3-d shapes. The children will
attempt to build these shapes using clay and straws. This weeks stories are all versions of the Gingerbread Man. The children will
discuss differences and similarities as they compare each version.
-Additionally, the children will begin observational drawings of their collection of natural items they found on the playground.
10:00-10:15
Story Time
The Gingerbread Boy by Paul
Caldone
The Gingerbread Boy Loose in
the School by Laura Murray
The Cajun Cornbread Boy by
Berthe Amos
The Gingerbread Baby by Jan
Brett
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.