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Lesson Plan for the Week of October 13-16

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.
We will have another busy week!
-On Tuesday, we will make strawberry banana smoothies using the blender. Our conversations about the blender have been so interesting!
-I would really like to highlight our block center this week. Ive noticed that this is not a center the children have really played in yet, and I
cant figure out why. Im hoping to spend some time in this center and see if my presences can kick-start some interest and work.
-Based on some childrens interest, Ive added magnets to the science center. Magnets tend to encourage curiosity, exploration, and great
conversation.
-We also have a good number of children who really enjoy puzzles. I found a large floor puzzle that I think some of them will really like!
-We will continue to explore ramps in the movement center.
-I also continue to see in-depth play schemes developing in the dramatic play center. I will continue to capture and elaborate on these instances
to create learning opportunities.

Finally, I wanted to mention that we will have a group of Juniors from LSUs Pre-K Program leading an activity on Wednesday. The first
group went last week, and this will continue for several weeks. They typically work with 2-4 children at a time, following a lesson plan they
have developed. Look for notes home from these students to find out more about what the activity entailed!
10:00-10:15
Story Time
Story:
The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe
Strawberry, and the Big Hungry
Bear by Don Wood
Story:
The Three Little Pigs
Story:
Rosies Walk by Pat Hutchins
Story:
Pete the Cat and His Four
Groovy Buttons by Eric Litwin
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 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.
Cubs
Lesson Plan for the Week of October 13-16