Activity Plan

Name: Justin Powell

Name of activity: Musical Chairs / Age of children: 4 year olds

Circle the type of activity:

music large muscle math small manipulative

Check the type of activity presentation:

X large group (all children participating at the same time)

Number of children participating at the same time: 8 children

Child development skills necessary for the childrens success when participating:

1. Gross motor Children demonstrate strength, flexibility, balance, and timing in using large
muscles.

2. Body awareness Children know about their bodies and how to navigate them in space.

3. Counting Children count things.

This activity has been planned to stress the following WMELS performance standards:

1. A.EL.2 Demonstrates behaviors to meet safety needs

2. B.EL.1a Moves with strength, control, balance, coordination, locomotion and endurance
Why have you chosen to do this activity?

I have chosen this activity to give an understanding of following directions, cooperation, and strengthening
listening skills.

Space and /or materials needed (Be specific! Include colors, amounts, sizes, etc.

There is a need for open space in the classroom for children to be able to maneuver around without creating
hazards. There needs to be a chair present for every child so all can be included. A CD player and CD with
music on it.

Source of materials

X all are available at the center/in the classroom

Teacher preparation needed before activity presentation: (ex. mixing of paint, cutting of paper, construction
of flannel board characters, etc.)

The game rules need to be established so all children understand how to play the game of Musical Chairs.
The chairs need to be set up properly and the music is ready to play.

Teaching Sequence of the Activity

Set-up and arrangement of materials and equipment:

The child sized chair are arranged so no children will be easily hurt.

What is the teachers role (what will you do) during this activity?

The teacher is supervising the game so it is played properly. In control of the music and the removal of chair
there is much responsibility so the game to run the correct way.

What will the children do during the activity? (Remember: Children are active, hands-on learners!)

The children are invited to the area the chairs are present. The chairs are set up in two rows back to back
(one chair less than the number of players). The music is turned on, and the players walk around the chairs.
When the music stops the players race to sit in the available chairs. The player left standing is taken out of
the game. The players all stand again and a chair is removed. The music is started and the walk around the
chairs begins again. This procedure is continued until only one person remains. This person is the winner.
How will the activity area be cleaned up? (How will the children help in this process? Where will the leftover
materials be put? Where will the childrens art works be placed?)

The chair will be put back around the tables with the help of the children.

Self-Evaluation of Activity

The following questions should be answered as soon as possible after presenting the activity in the classroom.

What changes would you make in the space and/or materials used for this activity? All recommended changes
should be supported with examples of the childrens participation. If you respond, No changes, support is
also needed for your answer.

There is no changes I would make for this activity. With proper supervision and the structure of rules known,
the activity embraces the skills I want to focus on.

Did the activity support the developmental skill that you planned to support? How do you know?

I believe the developmental skills are supported by the flow and result of the game.

What changes would you make in the preparation or presentation of this activity? Support each change you
list. If you say no change, support your response.

I would have no changes because it is pretty self explanatory, effective and simple to set up.

Would you do this activity again? Why or why not.

I would have the children participate in the activity again because it is a good learning experience.