The pre-k teacher has the responsibility of writing
a weekly lesson plan based upon state standards ensuring it is culturally
developmentally age appropriate. In response
to the question the reply will reference Creative Curriculum (CC) goals and
objectives, Foundations (F) indicators and essential questions (EQ) but refer
the Standards according to your state.
First,
select the study theme topic for the lesson plan and materials needed for each
day,
Second,
fill in the different components on the lesson plan template that are
culturally developmentally age appropriate,
Third,
review the CC goals and objectives sheet, go back to the lesson plan (all
components) and record aligned number (e.g., CC#6, CC#26) to written content,
Forth,
review F indicators, then record alignment to all components on the lesson plan
(e.g., F1.1, F3.4). NOTE: The CC and F alignments are recorded for all
components on the lesson plan. This assist
with assessing children’s abilities and if modifications are needed,
Fifth,
the EQ is written on the lesson plan for the centers/areas (e.g., blocks,
housekeeping) that will is related to study theme and planned activities for
centers/areas. As children respond to
the EQ, this is an informal assessment if information has been comprehended,
evaluated and so forth, and
Sixth,
at the end of the week evaluate the lesson plan CC, F and EQ written reviewing
if overall goal/objective was met and/or if modification needed to incorporate
for next week.
By incorporating these steps the lesson plan writing
process becomes easier showing alignment to CC, F, and EQ required Standards to
enhance study theme instruction.
Remember, the Standards assist in guiding the overall lesson plan theme
ensuring every child’s developmental level is addressed.
