EDUC20705 Working with School-age Children

Curriculum Planning Project

Daniela, Piriyanthica, Tanner, Bhanoomatee, Surbhi

EDUC 20705

Yasamaan Jalali

Sheridan College – Early Childhood Education

March 23rd, 2022

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ACTIVITY PLAN SHEET TEMPLATE

NAME OF ACTIVITY:

X Marks the Spot!

AGE OF CHILDREN (Describe the age group the activity is suitable for)

9-13 years

GOALS/OBJECTIVES (Describe the objectives for the activity)

The children are given a map that is labelled X in multiple areas of the classroom and the
objective is to find jewelry in the area with the X’s and find all of the X marks on their
map. But in order to get some of the jewlery, they will have to go through obstacles and
follow directions in order to get the objects. The group will be divided into smaller
groups who will each be assigned an X on the map (ex. 15 kids, 3 X’s, 5 groups of 3).
Directions will be given by educator/teacher to help children locate the hidden jewlery.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT (List all required materials and equipment for the
activity)

Treasure Map
● Markers
● Beige Paper (laminated so it can be reusable)
Pirate Costumes
● Pirate Costumes
● Hats
● Gowns
● Foam Swords
Hidden objects
● Fake Gold Pieces of Jewelry
● Fake Coins

METHOD OF PRESENTATION (Describe in details each step for implementing the

activity)
● PowerPoint
● Live Demonstration

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LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR SKILL DEVELOPMENT

(Describe how the activity supports school-age children’s skill development)

Academic Skills - Following direction, following the counts that the educator is
providing them with, reading the map.

Athletic Skills- Moving their bodies to locate the prizes, running and shuffling.

Social Skills- Communicating and collaborating in a group, directing one another,

following directions and having the ability to problem-solve.

Imaginary Skills- Pretending to be pirates

Research and Science - researching and examining the map, utilizing the map to locate
prizes.

Artistic Skills - Problem solving, building confidence, following directions.

MODIFICATIONS (Consider how to involve children with different abilities and

special needs)

● There will be pictures on the map for children with visual impairment.
● Children with wheelchairs can have the opportunity to find objects on flat
surfaces.
● We can also have children with varying abilities hold the map and assist them in
finding the mark on the map.

Two Facilitation Questions

● In what ways do you think children with varying abilities can benefit from this
activity?
● How can we adapt this activity for primary school – age children from 68 months
○ 9 years - 12 years?

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Curriculum Planning Project Rubric

STUDENT NAME: Daniela, Piriyanthica, Tanner, Bhanoomatee, Surbhi

WRITTEN POO COMPETEN TOTAL

MATERIALS (14 R1 T2
MARKS)
Activity Plan follows
required format with
detailed information for
implementation
Age group is clearly
identified.
Learning opportunities
for school-age children’s
skill development are
clearly identified and
discussed
Considerations or
modifications for mixed
age group and/or children
with special needs are
included
Two questions for
discussion facilitation are
included.
All materials are prepared
and presented either in
person or with photos or
included in the video.
The steps for the activity
are clearly illustrated in
person, by photos or in
video.
PRESENTATION POO AVERAGE 3 COMPETEN TOTAL
(individual) (6 MARKS) R1 T6
The student is well
prepared and actively
engages the class.
The student demonstrated
good teamwork and

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equity in division of
tasks.

MARKS EARNED: /25