1. Weekly Lesson Plan
Week: Classroom: Downey 2 Teachers: Katie and Jackie
Daily
Schedule
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Teachers will discuss child’s day and the activities that occurred with the parents
- PL 2: Families experience relationships that are affirming, reciprocal, and build upon their strengths
Arrival/
Free
Choice
Time
8:15-8:55
As the children enter the classroom they will take care of their personal possessions such as hanging up their coats, washing their hands and sign in on the class sign in/out chart.
Then the children will make a plan with a teacher to engage in a self-selected activity. Teachers will interact with the children as they engage in these activities.
Clean Up: A 5 minute warning will be given by turning off the lights, the students will freeze and the teacher will make a verbal announcement. When it is time to clean up, the lights
will once again be turned off, children will freeze and they will be told it is time to clean up. Teachers will assist children with cleaning when needed. Individual reminders and
encouragement will be given as needed.
Focus
Children
DR- will stay on task
ZW- KM- Performs precise
actions using opposing hand
movements
DR- will stay on task
ZW- KM- Performs precise
actions using opposing hand
movements
DR- will stay on task
ZW- KM- Performs precise
actions using opposing hand
movements
DR- will stay on task
ZW- KM- Performs precise
actions using opposing hand
movements
DR- will stay on task
ZW- KM- Performs precise
actions using opposing hand
movements
Materials Sign in cards
All areas open
Sign in cards
All areas open
Sign in cards
All areas open
Sign in cards
All areas open
Sign in cards
All areas open
ELS
AL.1 PK.A Curiosity & Initiative
AL.2 PK.B Risk Taking
16.3 PK.B understanding social
norms
AL.1 PK.A Curiosity & Initiative
AL.2 PK.B Risk Taking
16.3 PK.B understanding social
norms
AL.1 PK.A Curiosity & Initiative
AL.2 PK.B Risk Taking
16.3 PK.B understanding social
norms
AL.1 PK.A Curiosity & Initiative
AL.2 PK.B Risk Taking
16.3 PK.B understanding social
norms
AL.1 PK.A Curiosity & Initiative
AL.2 PK.B Risk Taking
16.3 PK.B understanding social
norms
Morning
Meeting
Time
8:55-9:10
-Good Morning Song
-Rules
-Daily/Visual Schedule
-Message Board
-Attendance
-Weather
-Days of the week
-Good Morning Song
-Rules
-Daily/Visual Schedule
-Message Board
-Attendance
-Weather
-Days of the week
-Good Morning Song
-Rules
-Daily/Visual Schedule
-Message Board
-Attendance
-Weather
-Days of the week
-Good Morning Song
-Rules
-Daily/Visual Schedule
-Message Board
-Attendance
-Weather
-Days of the week
-Good Morning Song
-Rules
-Daily/Visual Schedule
-Message Board
-Attendance
-Weather
-Days of the week
Transition Activity dice- children will do the
activity indicated on the dice
Activity dice- children will do the
activity indicated on the dice
Activity dice- children will do the
activity indicated on the dice
Activity dice- children will do the
activity indicated on the dice
Activity dice- children will do the
activity indicated on the dice
Focus
Children
DR- will stay on task
ZW- KM- Performs precise
actions using opposing hand
movements
DR- will stay on task
ZW- KM- Performs precise
actions using opposing hand
movements
DR- will stay on task
ZW- KM- Performs precise
actions using opposing hand
movements
DR- will stay on task
ZW- KM- Performs precise
actions using opposing hand
movements
DR- will stay on task
ZW- KM- Performs precise
actions using opposing hand
movements
Materials CD /iPod (Hello, How are you-
Silly Songs #13), CD player/
iPod, Pointer, Weather Cards,
Calendar, Schedule, Rules, Dry
erase markers, Carpet squares
CD /iPod (Hello, How are you-
Silly Songs #13), CD player/
iPod, Pointer, Weather Cards,
Calendar, Schedule, Rules, Dry
erase markers, Carpet squares
CD /iPod (Hello, How are you-
Silly Songs #13), CD player/ iPod,
Pointer, Weather Cards, Calendar,
Schedule, Rules, Dry erase
markers, Carpet squares
CD /iPod (Hello, How are you-
Silly Songs #13), CD player/
iPod, Pointer, Weather Cards,
Calendar, Schedule, Rules, Dry
erase markers, Carpet squares
CD /iPod (Hello, How are you-
Silly Songs #13), CD player/ iPod,
Pointer, Weather Cards,
Calendar, Schedule, Rules, Dry
erase markers, Carpet squares
2. ELS
1.1 PK.B Print concepts
1.5 PK.B Critical listening
1.5 PK.C Evaluation
8.1 PK.A Continuity and change
over time
1.1 PK.B Print concepts
1.5 PK.B Critical listening
1.5 PK.C Evaluation
8.1 PK.A Continuity and change
over time
1.1 PK.B Print concepts
1.5 PK.B Critical listening
1.5 PK.C Evaluation
8.1 PK.A Continuity and change
over time
1.1 PK.B Print concepts
1.5 PK.B Critical listening
1.5 PK.C Evaluation
8.1 PK.A Continuity and
change over time
1.1 PK.B Print concepts
1.5 PK.B Critical listening
1.5 PK.C Evaluation
8.1 PK.A Continuity and change
over time
Breakfast
Time
9:10-9:40
Teacher will transition children to the sink to wash hands. Children will individually care for their own personal needs by getting their own soap, washing for an appropriate amount of
time, and using an appropriate amount of paper towels to dry their own hands. Meals will be served family style, passing common bowls around the table for children to take turns
serving themselves using tongs and spoons. At their own seat, they will work independently to open food items. Teachers will give a 5 minute warning indicating when breakfast is
ending. Children will clean up independently. We will brush teeth together while humming the ‘brush teeth song’ and then transition to the carpet for music & movement.
Transition March Hop March Hop March
Focus
Children
ZW- KM- Performs precise
actions using opposing hand
movements
ZW- KM- Performs precise
actions using opposing hand
movements
ZW- KM- Performs precise
actions using opposing hand
movements
ZW- KM- Performs precise
actions using opposing hand
movements
ZW- KM- Performs precise
actions using opposing hand
movements
Materials food bins ,milk, sporks, serving
utensils, toothpaste ,toothbrushes,
cups, water, paper towel,
toothbrush holders ,food service &
vinyl gloves (subject to change
based on menus
food bins ,milk, sporks, serving
utensils, toothpaste ,toothbrushes,
cups, water, paper towel,
toothbrush holders ,food service &
vinyl gloves (subject to change
based on menus
food bins ,milk, sporks, serving
utensils, toothpaste ,toothbrushes,
cups, water, paper towel,
toothbrush holders ,food service &
vinyl gloves (subject to change
based on menus
food bins ,milk, sporks, serving
utensils, toothpaste
,toothbrushes, cups, water, paper
towel, toothbrush holders ,food
service & vinyl gloves (subject to
change based on menus
food bins ,milk, sporks, serving
utensils, toothpaste ,toothbrushes,
cups, water, paper towel,
toothbrush holders ,food service &
vinyl gloves (subject to change
based on menus
ELS
10.1 PK.C nutrition
16.1 PK.B influences of personal
traits on life
16.3 PK.B Understanding social
norms
10.1 PK.C nutrition
16.1 PK.B influences of personal
traits on life
16.3 PK.B Understanding social
norms
10.1 PK.C nutrition
16.1 PK.B influences of personal
traits on life
16.3 PK.B Understanding social
norms
10.1 PK.C nutrition
16.1 PK.B influences of
personal traits on life
16.3 PK.B Understanding
social norms
10.1 PK.C nutrition
16.1 PK.B influences of personal
traits on life
16.3 PK.B Understanding social
norms
Music &
Movement
Time
9:40-9:50
- Slippery Fish -5 Monkeys Jumping on the Bed
(iPod)
-5 Green and Speckled Frogs
(iPod)
- If You’re Happy and You
Know It (iPod)
-“Boom Chica Boom”
Dr. Jean
iPod
3. Focus
Chi
ldre
n
ZW- KM- Performs precise
actions using opposing hand
movements
ZW- KM- Performs precise
actions using opposing hand
movements
ZW- KM- Performs precise
actions using opposing hand
movements
ZW- KM- Performs precise
actions using opposing hand
movements
ZW- KM- Performs precise
actions using opposing hand
movements
Materials CD Player/ iPod, Carpet squares CD Player/ iPod, Carpet squares CDs, CD Player/ iPod, Carpet
squares
CDs, CD Player/ iPod, Carpet
squares
CDs, CD Player/ iPod, Carpet
squares
ELS
9.1.M PK.A elements & principles
9.1.M PK.B demonstration
10.4 PK.A control and
coordination
9.1.M PK.A elements & principles
9.1.M PK.B demonstration
10.4 PK.A control and
coordination
9.1.M PK.A elements & principles
9.1.M PK.B demonstration
10.4 PK.A control and
coordination
9.1.M PK.A elements &
principles
9.1.M PK.B demonstration
10.4 PK.A control and
coordination
9.1.M PK.A elements & principles
9.1.M PK.B demonstration
10.4 PK.A control and
coordination
Large
Group
Time
9:50-10:00
Apple Taste Test
Children will get a chance to
taste both red and green
apples. They will then
engage in a discussion
about which they liked
better and then mark their
response on a graph.
Nutrition
PATHS
How to do Turtle?
Ms. Jackie will act out a dialogue
with the puppets. I will ask the
students how I should do turtle.
Shared Reading
Homes Around the World
By Maureen Dockendorf &
Sharon Jeroski
Connection:
We all live in a house. Some
people live in small houses, some
people live in big houses. This
book is about different types of
houses that people live in.
Skills/Concepts:
Comprehension,
Non-Fiction Text: Photographs
Shared Reading
Homes Around the World
By Maureen Dockendorf &
Sharon Jeroski
Skills/Concepts:
Non-Fiction Text: Captions,
Print shares/communicates
knowledge
Draw Story
Ms. Jackie will draw a story about
a time she went shopping and her
son wandered away. She will
explain the importance of staying
close to parents when out and
about.
HEALTH & SAFETY
Transition If you are 3,4 or 5 go line up If your name starts with the
letter __ (hold up letter
card) go line up
If you are 3,4 or 5 go line up If your name starts with
the letter __ (hold up letter
card) go line up
If you are 3,4 or 5 go line up
Focus
Children
DR-Will follow 8/10 1 step
directions using the
following concepts.
DR- During a structured
or unstructured
independent activity
Donte will increase to 10-
15 minute the amount of
time he stays on task.
DR-Will follow 8/10 1 step
directions using the
following concepts.
DR- During a structured
or unstructured
independent activity
Donte will increase to
10-15 minute the
amount of
time he stays on task.
DR-Will follow 8/10 1 step
directions using the
following concepts.
Materials Red & Green Apples,
Graph, Symbols, Tape,
Carpet Squares
Paths puppets, lesson
dialogue, turtle cards, turtle
stamp
Book, Carpet squares Book, Carpet squares Paper, Markers, Carpet
squares
4. ELS
10.1 Pk.C-nutrition
2.4 PK.A4-Classify objects/
Data
16.3 PK.B understanding
social norms
1.5 PK.C evaluation
16.1 PK.A- Manages
emotions and behaviors.
16.3 PK.A – Decision
making skills.
5.2PK.B- Conflict and
resolution
1.3 PK.C literary elements
1.5PK.A -comprehension
7.2 PK.A- Physical
Characteristics
1.5 PK.C evaluation
1.2.3 fact and opinion
1.3 PK..B-text
organization
7.3.1 human
characteristics
1.1PK.D-word recognition
skills
1.5PK.B- Answer Questions
1.5PK.D Knowledge and
ideas.
10.3PK.A- Safe and unsafe
practices.
1.5 PK.C evaluation
Gross
Motor
Time
10:00-
11:00
As children line up to go outside, the teachers will sing “If you’re ready to go outside/gym, line up/give a hug/bubbles in…” sung to the tune of If You’re Happy & You Know It.
The children will be provided with a variety of planned games and materials for free choice either outdoors or inside. One teacher will review the playground rules, while the other
teacher checks for playground safety. Children will practice and develop gross motor skills, while teacher interact with students to facilitate play and movement.
M- Balls, W- Bean Bags, F- Sidewalk Chalk
Playground OR
Indoor Schedule: Gym OR Warm up with exercise mats (tip toe, jumping jacks, crab walk etc) then split into 2 groups for 15 minutes (parachute, mat, balance beam, bean bags
etc), switch for another 15, then join together for a 5 min cool down. Teachers might also employ the use of the lap top for gross motor activities (Adventure to Fitness etc).
At the end of gross motor time, we will walk in from the playground/gym, wash hands, and sit down at tables for drinks.
Focus
Children
ZW-KM-Performs precise
actions using opposing hand
movements
ZW- KM- Performs precise
actions using opposing hand
movements
ZW- KM- Performs precise
actions using opposing hand
movements
ZW- KM- Performs precise
actions using opposing hand
movements
ZW- KM- Performs precise
actions using opposing hand
movements
Materials Balls, Hula Hoops, Playground
Equipment, etc.
Balls, Hula Hoops, Playground
Equipment, etc.
Balls, Hula Hoops, Playground
Equipment, etc.
Balls, Hula Hoops, Playground
Equipment , etc.
Balls, Hula Hoops, Playground
Equipment, etc.
ELS
10.4 PK.A control and
coordination
10.4 PK.B balance and strength
10.5 PK.B Eye/Hand
Coordination
10.4 PK.A control and
coordination
10.4 PK.B balance and strength
10.5 PK.B Eye/Hand
Coordination
10.4 PK.A control and
coordination
10.4 PK.B balance and strength
10.5 PK.B Eye/Hand Coordination
10.4 PK.A control and
coordination
10.4 PK.B balance and
strength
10.5 PK.B Eye/Hand
Coordination
10.4 PK.A control and
coordination
10.4 PK.B balance and strength
10.5 PK.B Eye/Hand Coordination
Small
Group
Time
11:00-
11:15
Literacy
Opening Statement:
In your basket is some play doh
and some letter cards. I wonder
what you will do with your
materials.
EXT:
Popsicle sticks
Math
Opening Statement:
In your basket are some snap
cubes and number cards. I
wonder what you will do with your
materials.
EXT:
Counting bears
Science
Opening Statement:
Eeeek!! Look at all of these bugs
in your basket!!! I notice that some
have wings and some do not. I
wonder what you will do with your
bugs.
EXT:
Zoo animals
Math
Opening Statement:
The bears are on a fancy
vacation and they are staying
at a fancy hotel. I wonder
which rooms your bears will
stay in.
Ext: sea animals sorters
Literacy
Opening Statement:
:
Oh cool. In your basket are some
newspaper and a magnifying
glass. I wonder if you can use it
to find some letters in the paper.
EXT:
Highlighters
5. Focus
Children
ZW – Identify letters
EAN – Identifies a letter
ZW – Identify letters
EAN – Identifies a letter
ZW – Identify letters
EAN – Identifies a letter
ZW – Identify letters
EAN – Identifies a letter
ZW – Identify letters
EAN – Identifies a letter
Materials Popsicle sticks, play doh, letter
cards
Snap cubes, number cards,
counting bears
Bugs and zoo animals Counting bears, house sorting
mats, sea animals, baskets
Newspaper, magnifying glasses,
highlighters
ELS 1.1PK.D-word recognition skills
1.4 PK.E conventions of language
2.1PK.A.1- Count Numbers up to
10.
2.1PK.A.2- count & compare
numbers
3.1PK.C.3- unifying themes
3.2PK.A.1- properties of matter
3.2PK.A.1- properties of matter
2.1PK.A.2- Counting
1.1PK.B-Print Concepts
1.1PK.D- Word Recognition
Plan-
Worktime-
Recall
11:15-
12:25
Planning: Wigs
Children will plan and work in center areas based on their own interest. This part of the day is child centered, with much teacher facilitation for social play and emotional
development. Children’s ideas will be explored through play and socialization, both individually and cooperatively. Teachers will record observations for assessment purposes.
When Worktime is over, music will play and the children will clean up and go to the table for recall.
Clean Up: A 5 minute warning will be given by turning off the lights, the students will freeze and the teacher will make a verbal announcement. When it is time to clean up, the lights
will once again be turned off, children will freeze and they will be told it is time to clean up. Teachers will assist children with cleaning when needed. Individual reminders and
encouragement will be given as needed. Children will then proceed to the table for recall.
Recall: Had A Turn/Need A Turn boards at tables
6. ELS AL.1 PK.A Curiosity & Initiative
AL.2 PK.B Risk Taking
AL.1 PK.C stages of play
6.1.A scarcity & choice
16.3 PK.B understanding social
norms
16.2 PK.D managing
interpersonal conflicts
AL.1 PK.A Curiosity & Initiative
AL.2 PK.B Risk Taking
AL.1 PK.C stages of play
6.1.A scarcity & choice
16.3 PK.B understanding social
norms
16.2 PK.D managing
interpersonal conflicts
AL.1 PK.A Curiosity & Initiative
AL.2 PK.B Risk Taking
AL.1 PK.C stages of play
6.1.A scarcity & choice
16.3 PK.B understanding social
norms
16.2 PK.D managing interpersonal
conflicts
AL.1 PK.A Curiosity & Initiative
AL.2 PK.B Risk Taking
AL.1 PK.C stages of play
6.1.A scarcity & choice
16.3 PK.B understanding social
norms
16.2 PK.D managing
interpersonal conflicts
AL.1 PK.A Curiosity & Initiative
AL.2 PK.B Risk Taking
AL.1 PK.C stages of play
6.1.A scarcity & choice
16.3 PK.B understanding social
norms
16.2 PK.D managing
interpersonal conflicts
Learning
Ce
nte
r
Mat
eria
ls
All Centers are open All Centers are open All Centers are open All Centers are open All Centers are open
Focus
(CO
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m,
SR
goa
l,
Chi
ld
goa
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inte
rest
)
KM- Request adult help in
resolving a conflict with
another child.
KM- Request adult help in
resolving a conflict with
another child.
KM- Request adult help in
resolving a conflict with another
child.
KM- Request adult help in
resolving a conflict with another
child.
KM- Request adult help in
resolving a conflict with
another child.
Transition Wiggle Skip Bounce Leap Monster Steps
7. Read
Aloud
Time
12:25-
12:35
Polar Bear, Polar Bear,
What Do You Hear?
By Bill Martin
Skill:
Fluency
Don’t Let The Pigeon
Drive The Bus!
By Mo Willems
Skill:
Character
Peanut Butter & Jelly
Retold by Nadine Bernard
Westcott
Skill:
Print gives directions
IRA
IRA
Bear Snores On
By Karma Wilson
Connection:
Think of a time that you were
really tired and wanted to go to
sleep. Maybe it was after you
played all day at school, maybe
it was morning when you didn’t
want to get out of bed, or
maybe it was really late at
night. This book is about a
bear who sleeps through
everything.
Vocabulary:
Divvy,
Blustery
The Day the Crayons Left
Skill:
Comprehension
Transition Stomp your feet Swim Like an Octopus Be a gorilla Jump Clap your hands
Focus
Chi
ldre
n
DR- Will follow 8/10 1 step
directions using the following
concepts.
DR- Will follow 8/10 1 step
directions using the following
concepts.
DR- Will follow 8/10 1 step
directions using the following
concepts.
DR- Will follow 8/10 1 step
directions using the
following concepts.
DR- Will follow 8/10 1 step
directions using the following
concepts.
Materials Book
Carpet square, Magnet wands
Book
Carpet squares
Book
Carpet squares
Book, Word Cards
Carpet squares
Book
Carpet squares
ELS
1.3PK.C- literary elements
1.1PK.B –Phonological
awareness
16.3 PK.B understanding social
norms
1.5 PK.C evaluation
1.3PK.C- literary elements
1.2pk.J-Vocab. Acquisition and
use
16.3 PK.B understanding social
norms
1.5 PK.C evaluation
1.5PK.A -comprehension
1.1.2 word recognition skills
16.3 PK.B understanding social
norms
1.5 PK.C evaluation
1.3 PK.F –craft and structure-
vocabulary
16.1PK.A understanding
emotions
1.2PKJ-. Vocab. Acquisition
and use
16.3 PK.B understanding social
norms
1.5 PK.C evaluation
1.5PK.A –comprehension
16.3 PK.B understanding social
norms
1.5 PK.C evaluation
Lunch
Time
12:35-1:10
Children will take turns washing and drying their hands. Meals will be served family style, passing common bowls around the table. Children will take turns serving themselves using
tongs and spoons. This time will also be used to develop social and language skills as peers and teachers share in conversation. Teachers will give a 5 minute warning to indicate
that lunch is ending. The children will clean up independently. We will brush teeth together while humming the ‘brush teeth song’, and proceed to the carpet for reflection time.
Transition Pick the students symbol from a
cup.
If your name starts with… Pick the students symbol from a
cup.
If your name starts with… Pick the students symbol from a
cup.
Focus
Children
All Children All Children All Children All Children All Children
8. Materials serving bowls, serving utensils,
Styrofoam plates, sporks,
toothpaste, toothbrushes, cups,
water, paper towel, toothbrush
holders ,food service & vinyl
gloves (subject to change based
on menus)
serving bowls, serving utensils,
Styrofoam plates, sporks, toothpaste,
toothbrushes, cups, water, paper
towel, toothbrush holders ,food
service & vinyl gloves (subject to
change based on menus)
serving bowls, serving utensils,
Styrofoam plates, sporks,
toothpaste, toothbrushes, cups,
water, paper towel, toothbrush
holders ,food service & vinyl
gloves (subject to change based
on menus)
serving bowls, serving utensils,
Styrofoam plates, sporks,
toothpaste, toothbrushes, cups,
water, paper towel, toothbrush
holders ,food service & vinyl
gloves (subject to change based
on menus)
serving bowls, serving utensils,
Styrofoam plates, sporks,
toothpaste, toothbrushes, cups,
water, paper towel, toothbrush
holders ,food service & vinyl
gloves (subject to change based
on menus)
ELS 10.1 PK.C nutrition
16.1 PK.B influences of personal
traits on life
16.3 PK.B Understanding social
norms
10.1 PK.C nutrition
16.1 PK.B influences of personal
traits on life
16.3 PK.B Understanding social
norms
10.1 PK.C nutrition
16.1 PK.B influences of personal
traits on life
16.3 PK.B Understanding social
norms
10.1 PK.C nutrition
16.1 PK.B influences of
personal traits on life
16.3 PK.B Understanding
social norms
10.1 PK.C nutrition
16.1 PK.B influences of personal
traits on life
16.3 PK.B Understanding social
norms
Reflection
Circle
Time
1:10-1:15
The children gather at the carpet. The teacher will facilitate a group reflection of the day’s events by asking questions, and creating conversational
opportunities. The children will respond in a variety of ways. Children will also give the PATHS Kid compliments. As time allows, there will be
opportunity for journaling or independent reading.
Focus
Children
All Children, School Readiness All Children, School Readiness All Children, School Readiness All Children, School Readiness All Children, School Readiness
Materials CD (Goodbye Song - Silly Songs
#23), CD Player/ iPod, Carpet
squares
CD (Goodbye Song - Silly Songs
#23), CD Player/ iPod, Carpet
squares
CD (Goodbye Song - Silly Songs
#23), CD Player/ iPod, Carpet
squares
CD (Goodbye Song - Silly
Songs #23), CD Player/ iPod,
Carpet squares
CD (Goodbye Song - Silly Songs
#23), CD Player/ iPod, Carpet
squares
ELS
1.5 PK.B Critical listening
1.5 PK.C Evaluation
1.5 PK.B Critical listening
1.5 PK.C Evaluation
1.5 PK.B Critical listening
1.5 PK.C Evaluation
1.5 PK.B Critical listening
1.5 PK.C Evaluation
1.5 PK.B Critical listening
1.5 PK.C Evaluation
Highlight and check as completed
__X__ PATHS (wkly) ____ PATHS Ext. (wkly) _X_ Nutrition (2x/mo)
__Health and Safety (wkly) ____Dental (mo) ____Bus Evacuation
SMALL GROUP
__X___ _X___2x Math ___X_ __X__2x Language/Literacy _X___Science
LARGE GROUP
____X_ ___X__2x Shared Reading __X__ IRA