FHS 2500 Activity/ Lesson Plan: 1st TWO HOUR BLOCK

PART 1: Preparing the Activity and Planning for Implementation

Fall 2014
Student Name: _____Alexis Rowland_______
Lab Assignment week 11: This week you will be in charge of the classroom for the entire time you are in the classroom. Plan all activities,
transitions, learning centers, etc. If other lab students are present, be sure to include any approved lesson plans they are implementing. Use
corresponding Activity Plan Form. Hand plan in as hard copy, not in Canvas.
Center or Program / Teachers: __Pandas____/___Amber & Jill_
Todays Date: __10/8/14____ Date of Activity Implementation: _10/31/14____
Lab Teacher Signature before Implementation: ________________________________________
Comments:

Date: _______________________

Course Instructor Approval before Implementation: _____________________________________

Date: _______________________

Objectives
1. When given two halves of a shape, children will be able to match all shapes correctly.
2. When given the proper materials, children will be able to express what happens to the ice cube as they paint.
3. Children will be able to distinguish between a knight and a princess, when asked.
Time of Day
Learning Centers (7 minimum)
Time: 9:00

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Specific Activity Descriptions

Sand in the sensory table with plastic farm animals.(sensory and fine
motor)
Corkboard hammer set. (large motor)
Making shapes with popsicle sticks.(math)
Painting with ice colors. (creative art and science)
Dress up as knights and princesses. (creative dramatic)

6. 3D science and discovery books. (literary and science)

7. Roads with play cars. (foam mats) (large motor and fine motor)
Outside Time
Time: 10:15

Rolling the hula hoops.

Sandbox and toys.
Sidewalk chalk.

Planning for Implementation

What materials do you need to supply?
Ice cube paints
Knight and Princess clothing
3D books
Popsicle sticks
What materials would you like to have the lab school supply?
Sand
Farm animal manipulatives
Foam mats and cars
Hammer set
*Hammer set and foam mats from resource room, I will happily get for teacher before activity*
Hula hoops
Address the documentation to be completed (how, when, who, what?) and how you will assess if your Learning Objectives have been met:
Ask child to explain check yes/no if they understand what happened to the ice cube as they painted.
Tally sheet of how many children know what a knight is. Tally how many know what a princess is.
Have a sheet with each shape on it. Check off which ones the child was correctly able to match.
Attach to this document:
____ Statement as to what you have observed to explain why you have chosen this topic and/or activities
____ Step-by-step Instructions for each activity (list activities above, then provide procedures for each item on separate page)
Coordination between Student and Lab Teacher
Y/N

I discussed this lesson plan with the lab teacher before the due date ____ (Students Initials)

Y / N The student discussed this lesson plan with me before the due date _____ (Lab Teachers Initials)

I have witnessed Maynard, Ryan, and several other children take an item and turn it into a hammer. I
thought they should get to practice with the actual tool, in a controlled environment.
Watching Taegan, I have observed that she likes to be challenged. When I brought in the floor puzzle,
she was mesmerized by it and wanted to complete the whole 35 piece puzzle by herself. I wanted to
introduce shapes and feel that by having to match them, she and other students will be challenged
by the activity.
Many of the students in the class Krishna, Aditi, Ashitha, and Violet have spent a lot of time trying on
the different outfits that dramatic play has to offer. I wanted to give them clothes that ordinarily they
wouldnt see and that so far have not been a part of a theme that they have been exposed to.
The children love water. Each time there is water at the sensory table the kids all (Avyukt, Sasmit,
Ryan, Fallon, Allin, Ashitha, etc) love to play in it. I wanted to change out where they get to play
with the water. I figured this could be accomplished by putting sand in the sensory table and giving
them ice cubes (which melt into water) to paint with.
Each time I am in the classroom, at least one child wants to read a story with me. I have probably
read to every student in the class. I know they are very interested in books. I wanted to bring in my
science books so that the children could explore new books.
I felt that I had a lot of small at the table types of activities and this is a class that does not like to sit
still. Many of the boys (Maynard, Ryan, Evan) all like being able to move and be active. I thought
placing cars out in the rug area would be good but wanted to add the dimension of the foam mats.
The kids can adjust the mats to what they like and how they think it should go and are able to move
around while doing so.

1. Fill the sensory table1/4 to 1/3 of the way up with sand. The place farm animal toys into there. Cover until it is
center time.
2. Place corkboards out. 4 corkboards to a table. Place out a hammer and goggles with each corkboard. Allow child
to hammer nails, a few placed at each corkboard, into the board.

3. Place popsicle sticks out at the table. Place one or two that are already matched on the table and spread the
others out so they are not touching their mate.
4. Place a tray at each chair. Put a piece of paper on each tray. Place a bowl with the ice cubes in the middle. Allow
children to pick color of ice cube and draw any design.

5. Place tiaras, skirts, helmets, and chest plates in the dramatic play. Make sure that food items are not accessible
in the dramatic play area. Allow children to put on/use each item as they choose.
6. Move books already on bookcase to one shelf. Spread 3D books out for kids to be able to see. Make sure to
watch for children at this activity to help with 3D glasses.

7. In rug area, connect some but not all, of the foam mats. Place additional mats nearby for kids to add to the
map. Place toy cars on and near the map.