Learning Activity Plan for PreK-Grade 2

Teacher Candidate
Date/Time of Scheduled
Visit
Name/Address of School
Age/Grade level
Cooperating Teacher

Mary Ameruso

Name of Lesson
Content
area(s)/developmental
domain(s) addressed

My Self-Portrait!
Content: Appropriate self-portrait drawing, similarities and differences among
physical appearance in the students

Brief description of the

lesson
This lesson is:

Rationale

Timeframe

Preschool (4-5 years old)

Classroom Number

Developmental domains: Fine motor skills, listening, multi-step directions

Students will be able to learn about their varying facial features and their body
parts. They will be able to draw the appropriate facial features using the right
shapes and colors.
A new concept
A continuation of the
All About Me theme
This lesson is an excellent way to expand on the childrens knowledge about
themselves. They will learn about their facial features, including the color of their
skin, eyes, and hair and the shape of the mouth, nose, eyes, eyebrows and ears.
This will also help strengthen the childrens understanding that we are all
different but unique in our own ways.
The timeframe of this lesson is 15-20 minutes (at most). It will take about 5
minutes to read the story. After reading the story, the teacher will then have the
children discuss the varying shapes for their facial features and body parts. The
teacher will draw a person (with the verbal help from the students). This will take
about 5 minutes. Then, the students will go to the tables and complete the art
project, which will take about 5-7 minutes.

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Objective(s) of the
activity
Connections to
standards

As a result of this learning experience, students will be able to use the

appropriate vocabulary to describe their facial features and body parts. They will
also be able to provide the appropriate shapes and colors to their facial features.
This activity will enable the child to develop awareness and competence in the
following area of the New York State Prekindergarten Foundation for the Common
Core:
Domain 1: Approaches to Learning
Demonstrates persistence
a) Maintains focus on a task
b) Seeks assistance when the next step seems unclear or appears too difficult
c) Modifies strategies used to complete a task
Domain 3: Social and Emotional Development
Self concept and self awareness
a) Describes himself/herself using several different characteristics
e) Compares and/or contrasts self to others (e.g. physical characteristics,
preferences, feelings, abilities)
Domain 4: Communication, Language and Literacy
1. Motivation
a) Participates in small or large group activities for story telling, singing, or finger
plays
b) Asks questions
c) Listens attentively for a variety of purposes

Language Objectives

This activity aims to provide the students with the accurate vocabulary to
identify their body parts and facial features. The students will enhance their
literacy skills by listening to the story on the rug. They will also make
connections by relating themselves to the character in the book.

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Resources/materials
needed:
(Include any worksheets or
sources of evidence for
childrens learning you will
use during the activity)

Read Incredible Me By: Kathi Appelt

Small table/hand mirror
Paper plates
Crayons
Various colored construction paper
Yarn pieces
Scissors
Glue

Technology inclusion (if

applicable)
Procedures (step by
step)

N/A
Anticipatory Set:
In order to introduce the children to this learning activity, I will start off by
seating the children for circle time and asking about our different facial features
and body parts. I will then read the story, Incredible Me, and ask questions
throughout the story.
Instruction/Mini Lesson
After reading the story, I will take out the easel white board and ask the children
to help me draw a self-portrait. I will include varying colors and shapes. I will
make note of examples that children may tend to do, such as one eye, blue hair
or no neck.
I will then demonstrate the art project to the students. Every student will receive
a small, table mirror. They will be able to look into the mirror and see themselves
as they create their self-portrait. Every student will receive one small paper
plate, construction paper pieces (pre-cut into shapes), crayons, glue and
scissors. The first step of the art project is to use the shapes and crayons to
create their facial features. Then, the students will glue the small paper plate

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onto a piece of white construction paper and use the crayons to create the rest
of their body parts.
Independent Practice:
The children will work independently at the table completing their self-portrait art
project.
Closure:
After the lesson is complete, visually display the students self-portraits on the
classroom wall. It is also a good idea to print out a picture of the childrens faces
and put them side-by-side with the self-portrait.
Method of assessing
childrens
understanding of
lesson/activity/objective
(s)
(Be sure to include any
tools, rubrics/checklists
and/or worksheets you will
use for assessment(s)

Pre-assessment
Outline the steps you will
take to evaluate
students prior
knowledge.

Plans for differentiated

instruction/instructional
modifications

Supporting children
with identified delays
or disabilities
What considerations
should I keep in mind
regarding cultural
relevance, age

Assessment of Student
Learning Outline the steps
you will take to evaluate
students learning. What
evidence will I have to
assess whether students
have successfully achieved
the content objectives?

Assessment of
Childrens Language
Learning
Outline the steps you
will take to evaluate
students language
learning. What
evidence will I have to
assess whether
students have
successfully achieved
the content objectives?
Supporting English Language Learners
What modifications should I make to the activity to
ensure all students are included and engaged in all
steps required to meet the lessons objectives?

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Follow up/Extension
activities
Any additional
information that would
be helpful for the
observer to know

appropriateness, and
ability levels for all
learners?
How can I provide an opportunity to remediate, reinforce, or expand on students
learning today in class?

Observer feedback on the lesson plan, including commendations and recommendations for improving aspects
of the learning activity