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The University of Toledo

Early Childhood
Lesson Plan Name: _____Stephanie Counterman_____________________ Grade/age: ___Kindergarten_________________________ School: ____Navarre Elementary__________________________ Teachers signature for approval to do lesson: _________________________ Date Implemented and teacher signature:

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Component What category will this plan fulfill? (ie: science, gross motor, math, etc) Math Learning Objectives: a) Identify the learning objectives in terms of concepts or skills. What will the students know and be able to do as a result of this lesson? Students will use problem solving skills to develop ideas as to how Santa could get his Ho! Ho! Ho! back. b) Why have you chosen these objectives? Children need to be adept in using mathematical processes problem solving, reasoning, communication, representation and connections among mathematical ideas and to a variety of contexts and situations outside mathematics - that cut across mathematical topics. These skills are necessary for post-secondary education as well as for life and the workplace. c) Identify the standards that support these concepts or skills (either from the Creative Curriculum for preschool, or the state curriculum standards for K-3). Patterns, Functions and Algebra Standard Use Algebraic Representations 4. Model a problem situation using physical materials. Data Analysis and Probability Standard Data Collection 1. Gather and sort data in response to questions posed by teacher and students; e.g., how many sisters and brothers, what color shoes. Procedures: List the procedures that will be included in the lesson and attach copies of related materials when appropriate. What is it that you are going to do? Describe the activity. 1. Review the lesson regarding sounds. 2. Ask the children about different sounds they might hear around Christmas time. 3. Talk about the sounds Santa makes. 4. Read half of the story When Santa Lost His Ho! Ho! Ho! by Laura

Rader a. Stop after reading the sentence This story was big! 5. Have students discuss how they think Santa could get his Ho! Ho! Ho! back. 6. Have children draw a picture of how they think Santa could solve his problem. 7. Let the children share their drawings and ideas with the class. 8. After each child presents their idea, read the rest of the story to find out how Santa solves his problem. 9. Discuss what the students think about the solution to the problem. Opportunity for Discourse: Identify the ways in which you will engage students in oral and written discourse as a part of this lesson. How will you encourage and promote a) Child-to-adult conversation and interaction? Written: the story When Santa Lost His Ho! Ho! Ho! Oral: Asking children to share their ideas for a solution b) Child-to-child conversation and interaction? Children will share and discuss drawings and ideas for solutions Environment Considerations: Identify ways in which you will modify the learning environment for this lesson. a) How much time will be allocated? 45 min- 1 hour b) Will this be a small group, large group, or independent activity? This will begin as a large group activity. Children will work independently on drawings. The lesson will end as a large group activity as well. c) What special room arrangements are necessary? Be sure children have room to move to and from seats safely d) What materials will you need? Story: When Santa Lost His Ho! Ho! Ho! Paper Crayons Assessment of Learning: Identify the ways you will assess learning as a part of this lesson, both formally and informally. a) How will you collect data about student progress? Progress will be assessed by observing children when they share responses. Also, it will be assessed by viewing students drawings of solutions b) How will you know if students are meeting your objectives? Students will be able to use problem-solving skills and use what they know to determine a solution Adaptations: How will you adapt this lesson to meet the needs of different students? a) What changes will you make for those children for whom this activity

is too easy? Children may make a story map to show different possible solutions Children may also draw a picture/write a letter for Santa to make him happy. b) What changes will you make for those children for whom this activity is too challenging? Children may get help from peers

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