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SMWC Lesson Plan Template

Lesson Plan Title Number Matching Sun

Developed by: Cheryl Bunch School: Brickie Kidz Preschool

Date: Tuesday, February 28, 1017 Grade level: Prekindergarten

Subject: Math Unit: Space

Standards:

M1.2: Demonstrate understanding of written numerals

Learning Outcomes Materials

Connects numerals with their quantities Clothespins
Practice small motor skills Yellow paper plates
Sharpie marker

Technology:

Prior Learning Connections

We will begin our day discussing facts about the sun and its function in our solar system.

Differentiation/Accommodations Special Concerns

NA
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Assessment
By using the clothespins and plate, the child will match the amount of dots with the corresponding
number.

Procedu
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Before 1 Number the edges of the yellow plate with numbers 1-10. You may use larger numbers or
the more numbers depending on the abilities and ages of your children. You will want to space
lesson out the numbers on the edge of the plate so when you clip the clothespin on it will look like
sun rays.
2 On each clothespin with a sharpie marker, write different amounts of dots. Each
clothespins should have a different amount of dots, 1-10.

During 1 Call the children over, giving each child their own plate and set of clothespins.
the 2 Have them count the dots on the first clothespins and clip it to the
lesson corresponding number on the edge of the plate.
3 Have them continue until they have completed each clothespin and the plate
resembles a sun with all ten rays attached.

Have the child take the clothespins off for the next child. Have them name the numbers as they
remove them.
After the
lesson

Adaptions/Reflections

Overall, it went well. I did have to make the numbers larger for the second group of students so
it would be easier to count one to one correspondence, as some of the students were touching the
dots to count and they were too small for counting.
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SMWC Lesson Plan Template

Lesson Plan Title Pasta Playdough Sun

Developed by: Cheryl Bunch School: Brickie Kidz Preschool

Date: Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Grade level: Prekindergarten

Subject: Sensory/small motor Unit: Space

Standards:

Learning Outcomes Materials

Develops fine motor strength and coordination Playdough

Coordinates hand eye movement Linguine noodles
Penne noodles

Technology:

NA

Prior Learning Connections

We will begin our day discussing facts about the sun and its function in our solar system

Differentiation/Accommodations Special Concerns

NA
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Assessment

Using their hand-eye coordination, the child will demonstrate stringing penne pasta on the linguine
noodles.

Procedu
re

Before 1 Shape some playdough in the shape of the sun.

the 2 Push pieces of the linguine in the playdough to form the sun rays. I would make about four
lesson sun rays, using four linguine noodles.

During 1 Have the child sting the rays with penne pasta.
the 2 They could complete every ray until they are full or simply give them a certain
lesson amount to string on.

After the Follow up a discussion on how the sun shining down forms what looks like rays of light. Have the
lesson child remove the pasta for the next child.

Adaptions/Reflections

The children enjoyed this. The only thing to change up is to make sure the noodles are far
enough in the playdough so it doesnt fall over, and make sure the noodles are far enough apart
to where the child has room to work. In the first group, they were too close together and they
kept breaking on the child.

SMWC Lesson Plan Template

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Lesson Plan Title Coffee Sunburst

Developed by: Cheryl Bunch School: Brickie Kidz Preschool

Date: Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Grade level: Prekindergarten

Subject: Craft/Fine Arts Unit: Space Sun

Standards:

PHG3.1: Demonstrate development of fine and gross motor coordination

SC2.1: Recognize the characteristics of Earth and sky

Learning Outcomes Materials

Controls small muscles in hands Coffee filters
Explores cause and effect Red, yellow, orange markers
Spray bottle with water

Technology:

NA

Prior Learning Connections

We will begin our day discussing facts about the sun and its function in our solar system.

Differentiation/Accommodations Special Concerns

NA
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Assessment

Given the coffee filter and marker, the child will create their own tie-dye sunburst.

Procedu
re

Before Lay out the materials they will use for the craft. Ask the children what they remember about the
the sun or the solar system in general. Inform the children what they will be making for the craft.
lesson

During 1 Give the children a coffee filter.

the 2 Give the children red, yellow, and orange markers.
lesson 3 Have them color their coffee filter however they wish.
4 Have them lightly spray the coffee filter with the spray bottle.
5 Let it dry a few minutes.
6 Once it is dry, it will look like a sun.

After the Review with the children that the sun is a big ball of gas and that it is just the right distance from
lesson us to keep us warm without burning us.
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Adaptions/Reflections:

I needed to encourage some of the children to keep drawing on their coffee filter, otherwise
some of them ended up looking kind of plain.
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SMWC Lesson Plan Template

Lesson Plan Title Roll it Write it Count it

Developed by: Cheryl Bunch School: Brickie Kidz Preschool

Date: Wednesday, March 1, 2017 Grade level: Prekindergarten

Subject: Math Unit: Space Moon

Standards:

M1.2: Demonstrate understanding of written numerals

M1.3: Recognition of number relations

Learning Outcomes Materials

Uses one-to-one correspondence Game mat
Uses numbers and counting Dice
Dry erase marker
Small pieces to count
(can use M & Ms, beads, marbles, etc.)

Technology:

Prior Learning Connections

NA

Differentiation/Accommodations Special Concerns

Some children may need reminders of what some numbers look like in order to write them.
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Assessment
Using the dice, the child will recognize the number, write it, and count out that many pieces.

Procedu
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Before 1 You will need the game mat (I found mine from Teachers Pay Teachers). See attached
the example.
lesson 2 You can also create your own. It will need to say, Roll it with some extra room on there
for the child to work, Write it with more space, and Count it with more added space.
3 Finally, you will need to laminate the game mat.

During 1 Have the child roll the dice and count up the dots.
the 2 Have the child write that number on the game mat with a dry erase marker.
lesson 3 Have the child count out that many beads or whatever you use.

After the The child can erase the number and repeat the process until they lose interest.
lesson

Adaptions/Reflections:

This was a great game to play for assessing their abilities. One child was actually helping
another one who could not remember how to write a couple of numbers. At the last minute, I
adapted this lesson to have the children help each other to collaborate and work as a team to
finish the lesson.
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SMWC Lesson Plan Template

Lesson Plan Title Moon Sand

Developed by: Cheryl Bunch School: Brickie Kidz Preschool

Date: Wednesday, March 1, 2017 Grade level: Prekindergarten

Subject: Sensory Unit: Solar System

Standards:

APL1.1: Demonstrate initiative and self-direction

APL1.2: Demonstrate interest and curiosity as a learner

Learning Outcomes Materials

Makes believe with objects Sensory table
Observes objects and events with curiosity Sand
Cornstarch
Water
Plastic stars
Marbles

Technology:

Prior Learning Connections

Discuss with the children the things in our solar system: the sun, moon, stars, earth, and other
planets. Tell the children we are going to explore moon sand. Explain that this is not really from
the moon but something we have made from ingredients that we have at school.
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Differentiation/Accommodations Special Concerns

If there are any children apprehensive to getting their hands messy, you may want to allow them
to dig with a shovel.

Assessment
By filling the sensory table with moon sand and hiding plastic stars and marbles inside, the children can
explore using their sense of touch.

Procedu
re

Before The moon sand recipe calls for:

the 3 cups corn starch
lesson 6 cups fine, clean sand
1 1/2 cups water
I will double or even triple the recipe.
Hide plastic stars and marbles planets in the moon sand.

During Call the children to the sensory table, 2 3 at a time.

the Allow them to explore the texture of the moon sand.
lesson Encourage them to find the stars and planets hidden in the sand.

After the They are finished when they find all of the planets and stars, or when it is time for other children to
lesson take a turn.
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Adaptions/Reflections

The children loved this! None needed.