Lesson Plan Form

(Modified format for Special Education-Multiple Disability)

*To be submitted at least the day before the observation*
Name: Kari Sparks
Date: October 2nd, 2014
School and Room #: John Baker Elementary, Ms. Kara Henderson, K-2
nd
ISP Class
Cell Phone # 720-496-7273
Lesson: Thematic Apple Paper Bag & Worm Activity
Grade & Subject: Sensory, Fine Motor and 1:1 Correspondence
Common Core State Standards and Performance Objectives:
(Extended Common Core State Standards begin at 3
rd
Grade, this is a K-2
nd
)

Measurable Objectives of Lesson (SWBAT):
Students will be able to:
Further strengthen skills of visual attention stamina, oral language and signing
Further strengthen fine motor skills.
Grouping Strategies: (must include at least 3)
Whole Group, Pairs (with EA or Teacher), Individual work
Modalities: (must include at least 2)
Auditory, Visual, tactile/kinesthetic
Materials:
Story Book:
Apple Surprise by Easy Theme Readers
Materials:
Visual Language Cards for Vocabulary
1 paper lunch bag (per student)
Assorted crafting pom-poms
googly eyes
Red and Green craft paint
Paint brush or sponge brush
glue
Twine, yarn, or ribbon
Scrap paper


Key Vocabulary: Red, Green, Numericals (1-5), Worm, Apple, Glue, PomPom, Paint
Hook: ( 5-7 Minutes)
I will begin the lesson by bringing the students to the tables, and modeling the activity.

1. I will begin the lesson by reviewing vocabulary with visual language cards (made by
student teacher)
2. I will have each student touch or communicate verbally or sign the visual language
cards.
Teacher Instruction: ( 20 & 20-Minutes)
1. I will explain and model the activity.
http://www.survivingateacherssalary.com/paper-bag-apple-fall-preschool-craft-
for-kids/
2. I will then pass out supplies sequentially to reduce confusion.

Part 1: Before Individual Work or Recess (per mentor teacher), Students will
paint with (or without) assistance their paper bags green & red.
Bags will be stored to dry.
Part 2: During Sensory activity time:
Students will be given the cut out of the worm, asked to or assisted to place glue
and then pom-poms on the worm-cut outs while counting aloud.
While worm cut-outs dry, students will be given their dry painted bags and will be
asked to stuff them with scrap paper and given assistance with tying them shut.
Finally, Students will glue worm-cut out on the apple bag in a place of their
choosing.
Student Practice: (20 Minutes)
1. Practice with oral language, signing or visual attention.
2. Practice with color recognition through oral language, signing or visual attention.
3. Practice with strengthening fine motor skills through painting and placing of pom-
poms individual or with hand-over-hand technique.
4. 1:1 to correspondence of counting and placing of pom-poms
Assessment/Student Feedback:
Assessment:
o Assessment will be through observational assessment.
o In the beginning of the lesson, during the "hook" students prior knowledge will be on
the vocabulary using the visual language cards.
o During the Student Practice phase, further observational assessment will be utilized
and tailored to each students individual IEP goals.
Feedback to Students:
o Students will be prompted and provided with feedback throughout the lesson.
Closure: If time permits, a reading of Apple Surprise by Easy Theme Readers.
Reflections on the Lesson (Student Teacher/Mentor Teacher to complete Post-Lessons: