ED 343 Calvin College Lesson Planning Form

(Be sure to use this plan for your second observation and all
other times it is appropriate for something you lead)
Teacher:
Theme: Circle Time

Julia Dixon

Date:

26 January 2015

Subject/ Topic/

I. Objectives
What is the main focus of this lesson?
The main focus of this lesson is to start out the day and get the students interacting with teacher and
peers.
How does this lesson tie in to a unit plan? (If applicable.)
*Not a unit plan
What are your objectives for this lesson? (As many as needed.) Indicate connections to
applicable national or state standards. If an objective applies to only certain students write the
name(s) of the student(s) to whom it applies.
Students will be able to
Interact with other peers.
Sing and dance with teacher and peers.
Count along with teacher.
Follow along with reading, speaking, etc.

II. Before you start

Prerequisite knowledge
and skills.

Students will and are familiar with the routine of circle time. They shou
be familiar with colors, counting, the month, circle time songs, some
shapes, etc.
Assessment for circle time consists mainly of attention and classroom
management.

Assessment
(formative and summative)

Attention:
Call students name.
Classroom Management:
A parapro sits behind students who may have difficultly sitting.

Universal Design for Learning Networks/Domains (see UDL Guidelines)

RECOGNITION
Multiple Means of Representation
Options for Perception
Information for perception is located on the
calendar, on the wall, in the middle of the
circle, and on the projection screen.

STRATEGIC
Multiple Means of Expression
(Action)
Options for action/interaction

AFFECTIVE
Multiple Means of
Engagement
Options for recruiting interest

Asking direct and indirect

questions, dance and sing along,
Super Star plays with Ipad and
weather.

Parapro and teacher(s) keeps

students well managed
throughout the lesson. Mainly
verbal, but sometimes physica
enforcement.

Options for Language/Symbols

Options for Expression

Options for Sustaining Effort &

Persistence

Pictures and vocabulary words will be

available for children to see. The teacher
will bring attention to all symbols and
materials with language.

What is in the treasure box? Lets

find out.
I would ask questions to get the
students involved in the story.

Practicing and going over

shapes, colors, and numbers.

Options for Comprehension

Options for Executive Function

Options for Self Regulation

Songs (learn and understand the sound of

the letter N). Books (see, learn, and
understand what objects start with the letter
N)

Schedule. Students will know and

understand what the goals and
planning are for the day.

Goal setting: be able to

recognize and verbalize
numbers, shapes, colors, and
other vocabulary words.

Ask questions and model for

management. Should we do
this?
Materials-what materials
(books, handouts, etc) do
you need for this lesson
and do you have them?

Chairs, student pictures (so students know where they needed to sit),
attendance book, calendar (month, correct date), pointer, examples for
shapes, book, CD for songs, Super Star necklace, treasure box, Nigel th
night owl, daily schedule.

Do you need to set up your

classroom in any special
way for this lesson? If so,
describe it.

Circle time is set up in the classroom around an oval shaped rug. Smal
student chairs would be set up around the teachers chair. Shelves and
storage areas to carry books and other circle time materials would
surround circle time.

III. The Plan

Time
Parts
5-10
Minut
es

20-25
Minut
es

Motivatio
n
(Opening/
Introducti
on/
Engageme
nt)
Developm
ent

The description of (script for) the lesson, wherein you

describe teacher activities and student activities

Song: Good Morning To You!

Attendance:
What is on your shirt today?

Calendar:
What month is it? Jan-u-ary (clap it out)

Count the days

Letter of the Week: N

N makes the sound
Song: Every Letter Makes a Sound
Vocabulary with N: Nurse, Nuts, Nest, Necklace
Shapes:
What are we working/learning this week? Shapes!
Circle, Square, Rectangle, Oval, Heart, Star, Triangle
Super Star:
Who is the Super Star today?
o Who do you think the Super Star is today?
He/She is wearing
o Song: If you want to see a star, look at me!
o Weather:
On ipad
Treasure Box:
Nigel the Night Owl
What is in the treasure box today?
Song: What is in the treasure box
Pass owl around
Story:
The N Book

10
Minut
es

Closure

Song and Dance:

ABC Rock
Schedule
Go through schedule of the day.

Your reflection on the lesson including ideas for improvement for next
time: