Early Childhood Education

Learning Experience Template

Name: Erik Quillen Lesson Title: Sensory exploration

Date: 3/13/24 Grade Level:Infant Circle one: ECE PKSN
Standard(s)/Guideline(s): Domain- Physical Development and Wellness, Strand-Motor Development, Statement- 1.d. Uses senses to guide movement and
interactions with objects and other people.

Standard(s)/Guideline(s): Domain- Approaches to Learning, Strand- Engagement and Persistence, Statement- 1.a. Engages in new and unfamiliar
experiences and activities.

Pre-assessment of current knowledge: There will be none given the age of the students.

Instructional Objectives (1-2) Assessment of Student Learning Learning Experience

One/Two Assessed Instructional
Objective(s): The student will be
able to...
Demonstrate rhythmic movement
by actively participating in guided
activities with scarves, and
instruments following the teacher’s
lead and responding to changes in
the music.
Identify Evidence: (What will you collect or record as data Academic Language:
to demonstrate students have met your objective(s) and
skill?)
I will record and take notes on the actions of the infants when Music, movement, (not much considering age)
they follow/mirror the teachers when changing movements
to the music. The same will be done when I notice students
exploring and reacting to the different textures they are being
presented with.

One Assessed Developmental
Skill:
Students will show enhanced
sensory exploration by actively
engaging with soft toys and
textured objects, displaying
curiosity through tactile
exploration, and demonstrating an
increased awareness of their
surroundings.
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Program Monitoring: (How will you aggregate or compile
your evidence into a class or group view?)
These notes/videos will be kept on file to return to at the
end of the year and check on developmental progress.
Differentiation: Individualized support, Modified texture
exploration depending on developmental stages,
optional physical challenges for advanced young ones.
Procedural steps:
Intro:
• Welcome infants and caregivers warmly.
• Begin with a simple song.
Main Activity:
• Play soft, rhythmic music with a steady beat.
• Demonstrate gentle movements with scarves,
while teachers encourage the movements to the
infants.
• Next, Place soft cushions or mats on the floor.
• Encourage teachers to place their infants on their
tummies and move gently to the beat of the
music.
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Safety Considerations: Anything • Use soft toys or textured objects to engage

that presents a choking hazard, infants during tummy time.
hard instruments,

• Then, Introduce baby-safe instruments like

rattles or shakers.
• Play music with a distinct beat and encourage
caregivers to help infants explore the rhythm by
shaking the instruments.
• Next, set up large, baby-safe mirrors in the play
area.
• Teachers and infants engage in mirror play to
work on changes in music through movements
and facial expressions.
• Provide soft toys or textured objects for infants
to explore.
• Teachers help guide the infants in touching the
materials.
• If appropriate for the setting, introduce baby-safe
bubbles.
• Blow bubbles gently, allowing infants to track
their movement and reach out to touch them.

Authentic Materials: (Describe authentic real-life,

hands-on materials.)
Soft, calming music with a steady beat Scarves or
lightweight fabric Soft, colorful cushions or mats Baby-
safe instruments (rattles, shakers) Large, baby-safe
mirror, Soft toys or textured objects Baby-safe bubbles

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Adult Roles: Implement music, guide students through

all activities, apply differentiation.

Resources & References:

Reflection: (What have you learned about your students? How will this inform future instruction?)

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