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1 Art Table At the Art Table, students will explore painting with leaves and sticks.
1 STEM Table At the STEM Table, students will explore stacking cups.
1 Quiet In the Quiet Manipulative's area, children will work collaboratively on puzzles,
Manipulatives matching games and number recognition.
2 Books & We will focus on many different types of stories this week (storybooks, alphabet,
Listening Station math, science, multicultural, friendships and more).
2 Dramatic Play In the Dramatic Play area, children will explore a restaurant setting.
1 Outside Our outside time will include exploring the playgrounds and what materials the
Playground children are interested in.
Inquiry
Teachers will continue to work through their investigations with their small groups.
Investigations
Reason Why
The children enjoy working with paints, and this activity will focus on the
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aspects of nature. The children will
Activity
Intent, The children will: explore the different designs of sticks and leaves on paper,
Provocation, & and they will use their imagination to see what they create with these
goal(s): objects..
Materials/ The materials used will be paper and different colors of paint (RR),
Resources: paintbrushes (GM), sticks and leaves (outside).
Set up paper, paint and paintbrushes in an inviting way for the children. Have
Detailed Set- an example set up so the children are aware of what the activity looks like.
Up: Have the children paint on the leaves and sticks and stamp it on to the paper.
X Guided Instruction Co-Op Learning X Independent Work X Small
Group
Methods: High-Energy X Low-Energy
X High-Maintenance Low-Maintenance
Guidance Limit two children to the table at a time, and one teacher at the table to guide
Limits: the children.
Evaluation
Do the children seem interested with this activity? What are the children
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creating with the paintings? Can they tell you about what they are creating?
Assessment:
Specific Skills: Fine motor, communication/language, social skills, use of imagination
1 Easel - 2 Activity:
Reason Why I chose this activity because the children are super interested in painting, and
Choosing This the stencils and different shapes will guide them in what the children decide
Activity to paint.
Intent,
The children will: explore different shapes and stencils. They will recognize
Provocation, &
different shapes and identify those shapes.
goal(s):
Materials/ Paint (RR), paintbrushes (GM), paper (RR), stencils (GM), and different cut
Resources: out shapes (make).
Detailed Set- Set up the paper on the easel, the paint, paintbrushes, shapes and stencils
Up: on the ledge of the easel.
1 STEM Table
Activity: Stacking Cups
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Reason Why I chose this activity because the children seem interested in building, and this
Choosing This will be a new activity for them. They will discover how to stack cups in
Activity different ways.
Intent,
The children will: stack cups and figure out different ways to stack the cups.
Provocation, &
We will use different materials to help stack the cups throughout the lesson.
goal(s):
Materials/
The materials used will be stacking cups.
Resources:
Detailed Set- Set up the cups in an inviting way, start a stacking pile for the children to
Up: build upon.
Evaluation Are the children recognizing different ways to stack the cups? Are they telling
Questions you about the different ways? Do they seem engaged in this activity? How
Assessment: can I make this activity different throughout the teaching week?
Reason Why
Choosing This The children enjoy searching through
Activity
Detailed Set-
Children’s sensory bins will be set out with orbeez and puzzle pieces.
Up:
Guided Instruction Co-Op Learning Independent Work X Small
Group
Methods: High-Energy X Low-Energy
High-Maintenance X Low-Maintenance
Guidance
Two children limited to the table.
Limits:
Evaluation
What do the children build with the play doh? Do they seem interested and
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engaged with this activity?
Assessment:
Teacher: Morgan
1 Quiet
Manipulatives Activity: Puzzles, Matching games, Color Cubes and Patterns board, Jumbo
Lacing Shapes
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Reason Why
The children have enjoyed the puzzles, matching games, and engage with
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their classmates through these activities.
Activity
Intent,
The children will: engage in cooperative play, problem solving, and working
Provocation, &
together to enhance their social skills.
goal(s):
Materials/ puzzles, matching games, color cubes and patterns board, jumbo lacing
Resources: shapes (RR)
Detailed Set- Place all items on the shelves and one or two puzzles, and games out for the
Up: children to get started with the materials.
Guidance Limit three children and encourage problem solving and cooperative
Limits: learning. Ask them questions about the materials.
Evaluation Are the children working together to solve the puzzles? Do they recognize
Questions numbers with the matching game? Are they engaging in cooperative play
Assessment: and problem solving?
Teacher: Morgan
Intent,
The children will: engage and listen to the music in the background while
Provocation, &
working.
goal(s):
Materials/ A Treasury of All-Time Children’s Favorites (RR Music Drawer #24) and
Resources: Native American Multicultural music (RR Music Drawer #30)
Detailed Set- Put the CD in the CD player so it is ready to play when the children are at
Up: free play time.
Evaluation
Are the children noticing the music? Are they singing along? Do they seem to
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appreciate the music?
Assessment:
Specific Skills: Music appreciation, cultural expression, number and letter recognition.
2 Book Area
and
Activity: Exploring the different books in the classroom.
Listening
Station - 9
Reason Why I want the children to continue their interests In the books we have in the
Choosing This classroom, and to listen to the stories and tell what the pictures are telling in
Activity the stories.
Intent,
The children will: explore authors and illustrators, engage in books, and
Provocation, &
enhance their knowledge on books.
goal(s):
Materials/
Books from Book List
Resources:
Detailed Set-
Make sure the books are nicely set out,
Up:
Guidance
Limit 3-4 children.
Limits:
Evaluation Are the children engaging with the books? Are the children assisted when
Questions reading the books (such as turning the pages and making predictions; you
Assessment: may have to prompt this)?
Specific Skills: Letter recognition, orientation of books, prediction
2 Dramatic
Activity: Restaurant Setting
Play - 11
Reason Why
I think it will be fun for the children to experience and work together in this
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setting. They will enjoy working together and using different materials.
Activity
Intent,
The children will work together, communicate and play cooperatively. They
Provocation, &
will experience a restaurant setting.
goal(s):
Materials/
Restaurant Prop Box (RR).
Resources:
Detailed Set-
Set up an open space and inviting space for the children to feel comfortable
Up:
Guided Instruction X Co-Op Learning Independent Work Small
Group
Methods: High-Energy X Low-Energy
High-Maintenance X Low-Maintenance
Guidance
Set out all of the items in an inviting matter.
Limits:
Evaluation How are the children acting out this specific dramatic play? Are the children
Questions working and playing together? Is there cooperative learning noticeable? Do
Assessment: the children seem interested in this setting?
Specific Skills: Cooperation, communication/language, acting
2 Light Table -
Activity:
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Intent,
The children will: focus on different dinosaurs, and communicate and play
Provocation, &
with their peers.
goal(s):
Materials/
Translucent Blocks (Light Room)
Resources:
Detailed Set- Set the dinosaurs on the light table. Set them out in an inviting way for the
Up: children.
Guided Instruction Co-Op Learning X Independent Work Small
Group
Methods: High-Energy X Low-Energy
High-Maintenance X Low-Maintenance
Guidance
Limit two children to the light table.
Limits:
Evaluation Are the children engaging with this activity? Do they seem interested in
Questions discussing the dinosaurs? Are they telling stories and using their imagination
Assessment: to play with the dinosaurs?
1 Outside
Playground - Activity: Continue exploring the playground, Strider Bikes, Hula Hoops
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Reason Why
The children enjoy riding the strider bikes, and we haven’t been able to use
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these materials for awhile so it will be exciting and engaging for all children.
Activity
Intent,
The children will: engage in gross motor activities, social skills, and
Provocation, &
cooperative play.
goal(s):
Materials/
Strider Bikes, Hula Hoops, materials from our outside house.
Resources:
Detailed Set-
Have the materials out and ready for the children to explore.
Up:
Evaluation
Are the children engaging in cooperative play? Are the gross motor skills
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being enhanced? Do the children seem interested in exploring the materials?
Assessment:
Specific Skills: Gross motor skills, cooperative play, imagination, sharing, exercise
Teacher: Morgan
Other
Safety Checklist, Rainy-Day Set-up if needed, uncover sand area if needed,
Responsibilitie
and do cleaning routine at the end of play on the playground
s:
1 Monday
Literacy Activity: calender, weather chart, songs
Group Time
Intent,
The children will: participate by following along, singing, and talking about the
Provocation, &
book.
goal(s):
Materials/
Charts
Resources:
Detailed Set-
Up, Activity
Place all items in the group time area. Welcome the children, discuss the
Introduction, &
day. Message: Hello preschoolers, Today is Monday, February 22nd.
questions or
Welcome to school! We are very happy to have you here and we are going to
comments to
have a lot of fun today!
provoke
learning:
Guided Instruction X Co-Op Learning Independent Work Small
Group
Methods: High-Energy X Low-Energy
X High-Maintenance Low-Maintenance
Guidance Remind the children to sit on their bottoms and have their hands in their laps
Limits: – no “W” sitting!
Evaluation
Are the children listening? Are they participating? Are there conflicts with
Questions
certain children sitting next to each other?
Assessment:
Following directions, name, letter, and number recognition, graphing,
Specific Skills: counting
1 Tuesday
Literacy Activity: calendar, weather chart, songs
Group Time
Intent,
The children will: participate by discussion about the book, following along,
Provocation, &
and singing.
goal(s):
Materials/
Charts
Resources:
Detailed Set-
Up, Activity
Place all items in the group time area. Welcome the children, discuss the
Introduction, &
day. Message: Hello preschoolers, Today is Tuesday, February 23rd.
questions or
Welcome to school! We are very happy to have you here and we are going to
comments to
have a lot of fun today!
provoke
learning:
Guidance Remind the children to sit on their bottoms and have their hands in their laps
Limits: – no “W” sitting!
Evaluation
Are the children listening? Are they participating? Are there conflicts with
Questions
certain children sitting next to each other?
Assessment:
Following directions, name, letter, and number recognition, graphing,
Specific Skills: counting
1 Wednesday
Literacy Activity: Calender, Weather Chart, Songs
Group Time
Intent,
The children will: discuss images and what is occurring in the book, follow
Provocation, &
along, and sing.
goal(s):
Materials/
Charts
Resources:
Detailed Set-
Up, Activity
Place all items in the group time area. Welcome the children, discuss the
Introduction, &
day. Message: Hello preschoolers, Today is Wednesday, February 24th.
questions or
Welcome to school! We are very happy to have you here and we are going to
comments to
have a lot of fun today!
provoke
learning:
Guided Instruction X Co-Op Learning Independent Work Small
Group
Methods: High-Energy X Low-Energy
X High-Maintenance Low-Maintenance
Guidance Remind the children to sit on their bottoms and have their hands in their laps
Limits: – no “W” sitting!
Evaluation
Are the children listening? Are they participating? Are there conflicts with
Questions
certain children sitting next to each other?
Assessment:
Following directions, name, letter, and number recognition, graphing,
Specific Skills: counting
1 Thursday
Literacy Activity: calendar, weather chart, songs
Group Time
Reason Why
This book will discuss the four seasons, and how the different seasons affect
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plants and living things.
Activity
Intent,
The children will: discuss what is occurring in the book, follow along, and
Provocation, &
sing.
goal(s):
Materials/
charts
Resources:
Detailed Set-
Up, Activity
Place all items in the group time area. Welcome the children, discuss the
Introduction, &
day. Message: Hello preschoolers, Today is Thursday, February 25th.
questions or
Welcome to school! We are very happy to have you here and we are going to
comments to
have a lot of fun today!
provoke
learning:
Evaluation
Are the children listening? Are they participating? Are there conflicts with
Questions
certain children sitting next to each other?
Assessment:
2 Tuesday
Literacy Activity: weather chart, calender, songs
Group Time
Reason Why
This helps incorporate different skills such as sharing and taking turns. This
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will focus on social development and building relationships.
Activity
Intent,
Provocation, & The children will: focus on their sharing skills, and engage with the book.
goal(s):
Materials/
Charts
Resources:
Detailed Set-
Up, Activity
Place all items in the group time area. Welcome the children, discuss the
Introduction, &
day. Message: Hello preschoolers, Today is Tuesday, March 2nd. Welcome
questions or
to school! We are very happy to have you here and we are going to have a
comments to
lot of fun today!
provoke
learning:
Guidance Remind the children to sit on their bottoms and have their hands in their laps
Limits: – no “W” sitting!
Evaluation
Are the children listening? Are they participating? Are there conflicts with
Questions
certain children sitting next to each other?
Assessment:
Following directions, name, letter, and number recognition, graphing,
Specific Skills: counting
2 Wednesday
Literacy Activity: Weather chart, calendar, songs
Group Time
Reason Why
The children will recognize different cultures, and focus on the differences in
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each children, and how each child is lovable.
Activity
Intent,
Provocation, & The children will: engage with the book and participate by following along.
goal(s):
Materials/
Charts
Resources:
Detailed Set-
Up, Activity
Place all items in the group time area. Welcome the children, discuss the
Introduction, &
day. Message: Hello preschoolers, Today is Wednesday, March 3rd.
questions or
Welcome to school! We are very happy to have you here and we are going to
comments to
have a lot of fun today!
provoke
learning:
Guidance Remind the children to sit on their bottoms and have their hands in their laps
Limits: – no “W” sitting!
Evaluation
Are the children listening? Are they participating? Are there conflicts with
Questions
certain children sitting next to each other?
Assessment:
2 Thursday
Literacy
Activity: Weather chart, calendar, songs
Group Time -
24
Reason Why
It is important to recognize that each day won’t be perfect, and we can work
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on how we handle those emotions.
Activity
Intent,
Provocation, & The children will: engage with the book and participate by following along.
goal(s):
Materials/
Charts
Resources:
Detailed Set-
Up, Activity
Place all items in the group time area. Welcome the children, discuss the
Introduction, &
day. Message: Hello preschoolers, Today is Wednesday, March 3rd.
questions or
Welcome to school! We are very happy to have you here and we are going to
comments to
have a lot of fun today!
provoke
learning:
Guided Instruction X Co-Op Learning Independent Work Small
Group
Methods: High-Energy X Low-Energy
X High-Maintenance Low-Maintenance
Guidance Remind the children to sit on their bottoms and have their hands in their laps
Limits: – no “W” sitting!
Evaluation
Are the children listening? Are they participating? Are there conflicts with
Questions
certain children sitting next to each other?
Assessment:
Following directions, name, letter, and number recognition, graphing,
Specific Skills: counting
1 Small
Group Contine Inquiry Investigations about Butterflies March 29th - April 8th
Activity 1 - 25
X Guided Instruction Co-Op Learning Independent Work X Small
Group
Methods: High-Energy X Low-Energy
X High-Maintenance Low-Maintenance
Rainy Day - Activity: GoNoodle Yoga/Dancing or Play in the Christy Ballroom, Obstacle
34 Courses
Reason Why The children love dancing and have fun with it, it is good to be active
Choosing This throughout the day and have a little break, even if we have outside time
Activity indoors.
Intent,
The children will: focus on gross motor skills, social skills, cooperation, and
Provocation, &
be active.
goal(s):
Materials/ Computer for GoNoodle, Balls (Lg Motor), Jump Ropes (Lg Motor),
Resources: Parachute (Lg Motor), Bowling equipment (Lg Motor).
Detailed Set- Set up the computer for GoNoodle in a place where all the children can see
Up: it. If in the Ballroom, place the materials in an inviting way for the children.
Guided Instruction X Co-Op Learning Independent Work Small
Group
Methods: X High-Energy Low-Energy
High-Maintenance X Low-Maintenance
Guidance
Make sure each child is engaging with the specific materials for that day
Limits:
Evaluation
Are the children enjoying the activities? Is there anything they talk about
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wanting to do? Is each child participating?
Assessment:
Specific Skills: Gross motor skills, social skills, communication/learning, cooperative play
Book List
Title Author
Storybooks
Ten Little Rabbits Virginia Grossman & Sylvia Long
Factual Books
Around the Pond: Who’s Been Here? Lindsay Barrett George
Other Items
Check that books are age appropriate and that you have some books for each section. Provide a
variety of books (friendship, content areas, empathy, related to investigations, etc.) Highlight the
books you would like to keep for next week.
Activities that reflect the children and families:We always have the
option of writing notes to each other, to teachers, or to families via email
if the parents were OK with that. We are also looking at their individual
interests to choose long-term investigations for the semester.
Others:
Social: The children will continue to play cooperatively with their classmates and work
together with them.
Emotional: The children will continue to explore our different emotions and feelings.
Mathematics: The children will explore number recognition and counting skills.
Communication and Language: The children will communicate their knowledge on the
subject by predictions and results, also will follow directions and communicate in the
dramatic play area.
Reading and Literacy: The children will continue reading and listening, and talking
about the books we read in the classroom.
Science and Inquiry: The children will explore new materials and predict what will oc-
cur during the activity. They will also identify different objects close up.
Fine Motor: The children will enhance their pencil grips, and will work on increasing
finger dexterity and control.
Gross Motor: The children will increase their coordination with outdoor/indoor play.
Staff Goals:
Teachers will work on each individual child’s goals, and focus their activities towards
those goals.
Teachers will continue observing the children, and how they play with others, and ex-
periment with materials.
Teachers will look for ways to resolve conflict with each child, and will develop ways
to step in when children need assistance.
Teachers will work to focus on engaging each child into each station.
All children will continue exploring the different stations and activities.
All children will continue building relationships with teachers and friends in the
classroom.
All children will work on cooperative play, and engaging in new activities.