Learning Activity Plan for PreK-Grade 2

Teacher Candidate Lynette Lewis

Date/Time of Scheduled
Visit
Name/Address of School Precious Little Ones Pre-K
Age/Grade level 4 to 5 year olds
Cooperating Teacher Classroom Number

Name of Lesson Flower Art

Content What concepts or developmental skills will this lesson address?
area(s)/developmental Arts- painting and experimenting with colors
domain(s) addressed
Brief description of the Children will recall what they saw in the garden by painting different
lesson flowers.
This lesson is: A continuation of a previous
lesson/activity
Why is there a need for this lesson?
Rationale Students will experiment with a variety of mediums and methods of
using art materials.
15 to 20 minutes
Timeframe
Objective(s) of the What will children know, or demonstrate as a result of this learning experience?
activity Children will respond and react to visual arts created by themselves.
Connections to Which NYS Early Learning, or Common Core Standards are addressed? Are there
standards other standards used?
This lesson will address the following from the Prekindergarten
Foundation for Common Core;
Domain 1: Approaches to Learning
PK.AL.4: Exhibits curiosity, interest, and willingness in learning new
things and having new experiences
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Domain 2: Physical Development and Health

PK.PDH.1: Uses senses to assist and guide learning.
PK.PDH.9: Demonstrates awareness and understanding of safety rules.
Domain 3: Social and Emotional Development
PK.SED.6: Understands and follows routines and rules.

Language Objectives What language/vocabulary, communication, or literacy skill(s) do I want my

students to develop in this lesson? For edTPA consider this: Which academic
language demands am I targeting? Choose one, including language functions,
vocabulary, syntax, or discourse that is central to this learning segment. How is
this activity using the specific language demand?
Children will develop their oral language and the awareness of new
vocabulary words such as paint, paint brush and different colors.

Resources/materials Different paints, paint brushes, white paper, smocks, water.

needed:
(Include any worksheets or
sources of evidence for
childrens learning you will
use during the activity)
Technology inclusion (if
applicable)
Procedures (step by Anticipatory Set (Connection/Motivation) What will you do to get childrens
step) attention, or to introduce children to this learning activity? Describe the process
in getting them interested and engaged.
During small center time children will be invited to the Art Center to
create their paintings. Teacher will motivate the children to draw what
they saw, by drawing what she saw in the flower garden
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Instruction/Mini Lesson (Outline the procedures or sequence activities that will

make up this learning experience; for instance, you might follow a routine
wherein you model (I try); and ask for active involvement (we try) during a whole
group session.
Teacher will have materials set up for the children to create their
paintings. Teacher will ask children if they remember what they saw in
the garden and if they remember what colors were the flowers that
they saw. Teacher will ask the children to paint what saw .
Independent Practice (small group activity, working with partners, or
independently)
Children will talk about what they painted with the teacher and peers.
Closure (sharing/reflection, next steps)
Teacher will reflect on what the children painted and what they remember .

Method of assessing Pre-assessment Assessment of Student Assessment of

childrens Outline the steps you will Learning Outline the steps Childrens Language
understanding of take to evaluate you will take to evaluate Learning
lesson/activity/objective students prior students learning. What Outline the steps you
(s) knowledge. evidence will I have to will take to evaluate
(Be sure to include any Teacher will ask assess whether students students language
tools, rubrics/checklists children to recall on have successfully achieved learning. What
and/or worksheets you will their sight walk the content objectives? evidence will I have to
use for assessment(s) Teacher will write what assess whether
the children say about students have
their paintings successfully achieved
the content objectives?
Teacher will listen
carefully to children
when they respond
to questions and
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take note.

Plans for differentiated Supporting children Supporting English Language Learners

instruction/instructional with identified delays What modifications should I make to the activity to
modifications or disabilities ensure all students are included and engaged in all
What considerations steps required to meet the lessons objectives?
should I keep in mind Depending on the English Language learners
regarding cultural level, have separate discussion on lesson after.
relevance, age Making sure that they participate and grasp
appropriateness, and concept of lesson.
ability levels for all
learners
Taking in to
consideration the
different learning
levels of each child.
And keeping in mind
the diverse cultures
represented in the
class and making sure
the activities are age
appropriate and
relevant to the class
population
Follow up/Extension How can I provide an opportunity to remediate, reinforce, or expand on students
activities learning today in class?
Teacher will read the book Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See
to reinforce concepts.
Any additional
information that would
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be helpful for the

observer to know

Observer feedback on the lesson plan, including commendations and recommendations for improving aspects
of the learning activity