Early Childhood Education

Learning Experience Template

Name: Julia Venesile Lesson Title: Drama Put on a Show

Date: 4/3/24 Grade Level: Kindergarten Circle one: ECE PKSN
Standard(s)/Guideline(s):
Drama
Responding (RE)
5RE: Articulate the strengths and weaknesses of self and peers following performances
Standard(s)/Guideline(s):
Drama
Producing/Performing (PR)
6PR: Work cooperatively to dramatize a story
Pre-assessment of current knowledge:
I will read a book about art and the different forms of drama.

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

One/Two Assessed Instructional
Objective(s): The student will be
able to...
Use their imagination to act out in
their dramatic play stations
And
Identify Evidence: (What will you collect or record as data Academic Language:
to demonstrate students have met your objective(s) and
skill?) Drama, musicals, stories, actors, actresses, puppets, stage,
plays
I will be using a checklist to make sure they are checking off
the developmentally appropriate practice according to the
learning standards. I also will provide anecdotal notes to
describe what they are doing.

Create and form a mini play in front

of the class Procedural steps:

One Assessed Developmental
Skill:
The student will be assessed on
the ability to use imagination to get
into character and tell a story, and
their use of communication.
Program Monitoring: (How will you aggregate or compile
your evidence into a class or group view?)
I will take videos and I will do this in the beginning of the
year and at the end of the year, to see their growth of
dramatic play and drama.
Intro: I will gather the children in a circle and introduce the
concept of drama and dramatic play. I will explain that today
they will have the opportunity to use their imaginations and
pretend to be different characters, then I will show examples
of costumes and props, and discuss how they can be used to
create characters and tell stories, and finally we will warm up
with a simple movement activity, such as "Simon Says" or a
freeze dance, to get the children energized and ready to play.

Next, I will set up different "dramatic play stations" around the

Differentiation: room, each with a theme or setting (e.g., kitchen, doctor's
office, spaceship). I will encourage children to explore the
I will have many different objects and supplies for children different stations, trying on costumes and using props to

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Safety Considerations:
Keeping puppets safe and no
throwing them
Keeping props in their designated
areas and used for appropriate use
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to use, and they can pick whichever ones they want to
engage in dramatic play, and drama.
create characters and scenarios. Finally, I will join in the play
and model imaginative storytelling, taking on different roles
and interacting with the children.
Storytelling: I will gather the children together and choose a
picture book or story card to use as inspiration for a group
storytelling activity. Then, we will use props and costumes to
act out the story, encouraging children to take on different
roles and contribute their own ideas. I will pause at key
moments in the story to ask open-ended questions and invite
children to predict what might happen next or imagine
alternative endings.
Closing: I will Introduce puppets or puppet theater as another
tool for dramatic expression. I will encourage children to use
the puppets to create their own mini-plays or retell familiar
stories, and then I provide prompts and ask questions to
spark conversation and encourage imaginative thinking. At
the end, I will ask what their favorite thing about drama and
play is.
Authentic Materials: (Describe authentic real-life, hands-on
materials.)
Costumes and props
Open space for play
Picture books for story telling
Puppets and puppet theater
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Adult Roles:

Making sure they are being safe with the materials, aiding in
their learning process, and helping if they ask for assistance.

Resources & References:

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

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