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Thematic Unit Template
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Thematic Lesson Plan |
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Age/Grade: Preschool/ Kindergarten |
Theme: |
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Skills: |
Concepts: |
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Thematic Goals: (Provide 5 goals. See example on page 375) 1. |
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Rationale for theme selection:
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Key Vocabulary Words (children may not be familiar with, 5-7 words)
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Curriculum Web |
Please submit as attached document or include at the end of the template. |
Curricular Areas/Topic Selection and Early Learning Standards: Complete the chart.
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10 Curricular Areas/Topics |
Topic Selection |
Which state standards are you using? (state, preschool or kindergarten) |
Domains/Standards Website |
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Science or Technology |
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Math or Engineering/Construction |
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Language & Literacy or Social Studies/Dramatic Play |
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Art or Music |
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Fine Motor or Gross Motor |
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Curricular Activity Ideas: Provide 5 ideas for each topic in the Monday-Friday sections for each topic. See sample on page 66 (Be sure to include songs, books, fingerplays, and a variety of activities.)
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Centers & Activities |
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Friday |
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Science
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Technology
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Math
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Engineering/ Construction
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Language & Literacy
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Social Studies/ Dramatic Play
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Art
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Music
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Fine Motor
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Gross Motor
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U7 Theme-Related Children’s Books: Title |
Author /Illustrator |
Summary (3-4 sentences for each) |
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U7 Family Involvement |
How does it connect to the theme? |
Description |
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U7 Community Involvement |
How does it connect to the theme? |
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Curricular Activity Descriptions: Plan one activity for each curricular area. Provide: 1) the name of the activity, 2) a description in your own words, and 3) a bulleted list of procedures. If you found the idea on the internet, then you will need to include the website. The bulleted list can be directly from the source.
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Activity |
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U3 |
Curricular Area: |
Science |
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Activity Name |
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Description (1-2 sentences) |
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Procedures (# or bullets) |
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Website (if idea is not your own) |
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Activity |
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U3 |
Curricular Area: |
Technology |
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Activity Name |
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Description (1-2 sentences) |
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Procedures (# or bullets) |
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Website (if idea is not your own) |
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Activity |
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U5 |
Curricular Area: |
Math |
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Activity Name |
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Description (1-2 sentences) |
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Procedures (# or bullets) |
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Website (if idea is not your own) |
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Activity |
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U5 |
Curricular Area: |
Engineering/Construction |
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Activity Name |
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Description (1-2 sentences) |
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Procedures (# or bullets) |
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Website (if idea is not your own) |
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Activity |
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U5 |
Curricular Area: |
Language & Literacy |
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Activity Name |
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Description (1-2 sentences) |
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Procedures (# or bullets) |
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Website (if idea is not your own) |
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Activity |
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U5 |
Curricular Area: |
Social Studies/ Dramatic Play |
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Activity Name |
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Description (1-2 sentences) |
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Procedures (# or bullets) |
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Website (if idea is not your own) |
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Activity |
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U7 |
Curricular Area: |
Art |
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Activity Name |
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Description (1-2 sentences) |
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Procedures (# or bullets) |
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Website (if idea is not your own) |
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Activity |
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U7 |
Curricular Area: |
Music |
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Activity Name |
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Description (1-2 sentences) |
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Procedures (# or bullets) |
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Website (if idea is not your own) |
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Due: Unit 7: Activity Plans:
· 2 activity plans are required from 2 different curricular areas
· 1 activity plan must promote diversity
· 1 activity plan must incorporate technology in the classroom
· Each activity plan must address one unique disability category. Explain the modifications/adaptations you will make to support children with the identified need.
Please see here for a full list of disabilities: https://www.understood.org/articles/en/conditions-covered-under-idea
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Activity Plan #1 |
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Curricular Area |
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Large group/Small group or center |
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Name of Activity |
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Materials |
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Description |
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Location of Activity |
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Objectives |
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Early Learning Standard (one minimum) |
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Procedures
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Does this activity plan support diversity of children or incorporate technology? Demonstrate how. |
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State disability category. Demonstrate how you will support children diagnosed with this disability. What accommodations/ modifications are necessary? |
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Assistive Technology: Explain the technology. How will this help children? How will it be used in the early childhood setting? |
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Assessment: Create and share an assessment tool tied to objective/ standard. Unit 2 provides tools and samples. |
Please submit as attached document or include at the end of the template.
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Activity Plan #2 |
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Curricular Area |
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Large group/Small group or center |
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Name of Activity |
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Materials |
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Description |
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Location/Materials |
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Objective |
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Early Learning Standard (one minimum) |
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Procedures
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Does this activity support diversity of children or incorporate technology? Demonstrate how. |
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State Disability Category. Demonstrate how you will support children diagnosed with this disability. What accommodations/ modifications are necessary? |
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Assistive Technology: Explain the technology. How will this help children? How will it be used in the early childhood setting? |
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Assessment: Create and share an assessment tool tied to objective/ standard. Unit 2 provides tools and samples. |
Please submit as attached document or include at the end of the template.
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U7 |
Newsletter |
Please submit as attached document or include at the end of the template. |
Overall Thematic Reflection:
Answer the following questions with 3-4 sentences per bullet minimally:
· Why is it important to use early learning standards to plan curriculum experiences?
· Are the activities developmentally and culturally appropriate based on chronological age, individual abilities and needs, and diversity of families?
· How did you determine appropriate activities for preschool or kindergarten children?
· Does your theme unit effectively address multiculturalism? If so, how? If not, how could it be improved?
· How well does your thematic unit provide opportunities for children’s active exploration and learning? Explain how it could be improved.
· If you had implemented this thematic unit, how would you have utilized observation and assessment to determine mastery of your standards listed in your theme? How and when would you share this information with families?
· What have you learned about the importance and value of engaging families and communities in young children’s learning experiences?
