CC01 Integrated Lesson Plan

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The theme of the three learning experiences is Fall.

Students complete three learning experiences based on the theme fall. The first of the three

learning experiences is annotated.

Learning Experience Plan Template

Foundations of Lesson Plan

Content Areas and Developmental Domains

Identify the content area(s) and developmental domain(s) you will address in this learning experience.

1–2 paragraphs

Content areas might include literacy and the arts. Domains include physical and cognitive/language domains.

The domain is cognitive language (concepts of print and letter recognition) and physical (fine motor for creating

the art project).

State/District/Professional Standards

Identify one early learning standard that informed your planning of this learning experience.

Clearly identify the state, district or professional standard. For example:

Arizona Early Learning Standards, 3rd Edition

Language and Literacy Standard: Strand 2: Emergent Literacy: Concept 1: Concepts of Print

1–2 sentences

Learning Goals

Briefly describe your goal(s) or desired outcome(s) of the learning experience.

Sample Goals

Goal: Students demonstrate and understand that print carries a written and oral message.

Goal: Students will identify the 26 letters of the alphabet.

Goal: Students will create an art project using leaves.

1 paragraph

Materials/Technology/Equipment/Resources

List texts, websites, writing/art supplies, props/artifacts, assistive technology, computer software, Internet resources, audio/visual media, and other tools and materials needed for this experience.

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Length will vary.

1. Book about fall.

2. Leaves

Lesson Sequence Align all activities with the standard(s), goal(s), and context.

Introduction/Anticipatory Set

Describe initial teacher-and-child activities that establish a warm connection and capture children’s attention.

Answer the following:

 How will you build a sense of relationship and connection with children during the introduction?

 How will you relate the lesson to children’s interests, prior knowledge, and families/communities?

2–3 paragraphs

Building/Applying Knowledge and Skills

Describe specifically, and in a step-by-step fashion, what you and the children will do in all activities and

transitions that are part of this learning experience. Make sure each activity is meaningful and supports your

goal(s). Be sure to consider specific content areas and developmental domains that are relevant to the learning

experience.

In this section describe the literacy and art activities.

For each activity, explain how the activity might be differentiated to meet the needs of individual children,

including children with exceptionalities. Give specific examples related to particular children in the classroom that

you observed.

In this section include specific strategies for differentiating instruction. Paring students with disabilities or ELL

students with peers is not a differentiation strategy. It can create dependency.

Example:

For the art project strategies for the student delayed with fine motor skills.

1. Provide the student with the opportunity to write letters in sand rather than use a pencil and paper. 2. Use paper clips as page turners to make it easier for the student to turn the page.

3–5 paragraphs

Assessment

Assessment is the process by which early childhood professionals gain understanding of children’s development

and learning. Describe strategies you will use to assess children’s learning. Consider how you will:

 Utilize and document observation to assess children’s learning.

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 Make sure all assessments are aligned with your goal(s) for the lesson. Provide specifics. Observation:

1. Identify what you will observe. Explain how you will record the observations. For example, observation checklist to assess each student’s recognition of the 26 letters.

2. I will student portfolios to assess the students’ art work.

2–3 paragraphs

Closure

Learning Activities: Closure is the conclusion of your learning experience. It is a time to wrap up the experience by summarizing,

reviewing, and/or reflecting on the learning that has taken place. Describe all activities and strategies you will use

in the closure of your learning activity.

1–2 paragraphs

Learning Experience 2.

For this learning experience the student will address different content areas. For example, for the

second learning experience the student might address math, science and social emotional skills as the

content areas addressed in the Fall theme.

Learning Experience 3.

For this learning experience the student will address different content areas. For example, the student

may address play and technology as the content areas addressed in the Fall theme.