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Lesson Plan for the Week of September 8-11

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.
Establishing center routines is very important because it sets the tone of playing and working in our classroom for the entire year. We will
spend this week focusing on: how to work in various centers, exploring the possibilities of tools, and reviewing how to clean up after ourselves.
This may look like:
-A small group (3-5 children) discussing the manipulatives and activities in the math center. I might see what they think to do with the rocks
and then extend or provide other ideas too. We might look at the possibilities of the abacus. We would finish by returning materials to their
appropriate spot on the shelf.
-A small group of children (2-3 children) practicing playing in the movement center. This center allows children a space to move their bodies
through actions like jumping, stepping, or dancingbut not running and screaming! Discussing the purpose and activities that can be done in
this center will help make it an effective place for children to move inside.


10:00-10:15
Story Time
Story:
The Napping House by Audrey
Wood
Story:
There Was An Old Lady Who
Swallowed a Fly


Story:
Goldilocks and the Three Bears


Story:
Pete the Cat: I Love My White
Shoes 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 September 8-11