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Lesson 6: Curriculum Map

Eliana Falls

Arizona State University

PPE 310: Healthy Learning Communities

Mr. Gabriel Gerbic

November 28, 2017

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LESSON 6 CURRICULUM MAP: PRESCHOOL LESSON PLANS

For lesson 6, I came up with a curriculum map and a monthly lesson sample to integrate

more movement and healthy literacy into the existing preschool curriculum for a local

daycare/preschool academy, located in northern Virginia. The target age for this curriculum map

is toddlers to kindergarten (ages 3 to 5). Each lesson and monthly goal was planned to follow the

National Standards of Physical Education (NASPE), as well as the common core state standards

set forth by the Virginia Department of Education (VDoE). Each month of the map will cover a

different health domain out of the six different holistic health topics: Social, emotional, physical,

spiritual, nutritional, and intellectual health. Special modifications for disabilities and children

with injuries, are available at the end of this map.

January: Emotional Health Lesson Plan

Feelings Recognition with Emoji Faces

Lesson Objective: This activity will help young children identify and recognize a wide range of

emotions. This lesson will help children better understand and manage their feelings.

This month we will focus will be centered on emotions, and how to channel those.

Source: http://www.kiddiematters.com/emoji-feeling-faces-feelings-recognition/

Materials:

Center tables/chairs

Emoji popsicle faces: Can be made with craft popsicle sticks glued to emoji face cutouts.

Image for reference below (Chambers, 2017).

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Virginia 2010 ELA Common Core State Standards:

SOL 1.9

a) Preview selected story.

c) Relate to previously read story.

d) Make and confirm predictions (Virginia Department of Education, 2017).

Procedures:

Procedure #1: Activity (15 minutes)

Students will split half and half within their centers table. One half will act out an emotion, and

the other will guess by holding up a popsicle stick emoji.

Procedure #2: Activity (15 Minutes)

Students teams will switch places after each student has had their turn acting out. The point of

the game is to make it through the lesson guessing a wide range of emotions and associating

facial expressions and as fast as possible without popping the balloon or dropping it to the

ground. If this happens they will have to start over.

Procedure #3 Closure (5 minutes)

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Students will sit in a circle, we will summarize the different emotions covered. Discuss the

importance of feelings and validating those in others.

Teaching Points:

Listen carefully to instructions

Connect characters and story to every day feelings, recognize others and their feelings.

Be respectful of your partners and work together nicely.

February: Social Health Lesson Plan

Newspaper Dance

Lesson Objective:

Students will be able to move by using dance skills (learn rhythm), and apply the concept of self-

space.

This month we will focus on respecting others and being courteous.

Source: http://mrskingrocks.blogspot.com/2010/08/back-to-school-with-newspaper-

dancing.html?m=1

Materials:

Newspapers

Dancing props

Soft mat

Open space
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Image Source: http://www.bangkokkidsparty.com/newspaper%20dance.JPG

NASPE Standards:

Standard 1: Demonstrates competency in motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform

a variety of physical activities.

Standard 2: Demonstrates understanding of movement concepts, principles, strategies, and

tactics as they apply to the learning and performing of physical activities (SHAPE America,

2013).

Procedures:

Procedure #1 (5 Minutes)

Students will come to the reading rug and grab a newspaper.

The teacher will go over the instructions as the children do a quick warm up.

Procedure #2: Activity (15-20 Minutes)

Students will spread out wide enough to not hit each other. Then they will stand on their secured

newspaper (with tape to the rug or ground).

Second part of the activity, students will partner up, and dance facing each other without

stepping outside of the newspaper.

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The purpose is to dance to the music while making sure to not step outside of the newspaper.

Procedure #3 Closure (2 Minutes)

Students will return to the reading rug, while we review the lesson.

Teaching Points:

Listen carefully to instructions.

Be careful to not fall, and engage your muscles to keep you from doing so!

Be aware of each others space, and learn to work with others.

March: Physical Health Awareness Lesson

Parachute Toss

Source: http://lessonplanspage.com/peparachutek2-htm/

Lesson Objective:

Students will be able to stretch and warm up their muscles.

Students will be able to reduce anxiety by focusing on meditation and relaxation and through

proper breathing and stretching.

Materials:

Parachute

Various soft/light objects to toss in the parachute

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Image source: https://www.mahometseymour.org/o/middletown

NASPE Standards:

Standard 1: Demonstrates competency in motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform

a variety of physical activities.

Standard 2: Demonstrates understanding of movement concepts, principles, strategies, and

tactics as they apply to the learning and performing of physical activities (SHAPE America,

2013).

Procedures:

Procedure #1: Anticipatory set (5 Minutes)

Students will enter the gym and form a circle.

The teacher will go over the instructions.

Procedure #6: Activity (15-20 Minutes)

Students will follow each move as the instructor demonstrates each correct position, correct

parachute grasp, and proper posture for each toss.

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The purpose is to develop core muscles and strengthen other areas of the body, as well as to

improve hand and eye coordination, and develop gross motor skills.

Procedure #3 Closure (5 Minutes)

Students will return to the center of the gym for a cool down stretch, while we review the lesson.

Teaching Points:

Listen and watch carefully for instructions.

Be careful to not fall.

Do not over-extend your muscles.

April: Spiritual Health Awareness Lesson

Quick Yoga/Stretch Session

Lesson Objective:

Students will be able to stretch and warm up their muscles.

Students will be able to reduce anxiety by focusing on meditation and relaxation and through

proper breathing and stretching.

This activity will help maintain flexibility and strengthen kids growing bodies.

Materials:

Yoga mats

Lap top/MP3 player

Relaxing music
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Image source: http://carmelmountainpreschool.com/the-benefits-of-yoga-for-kids-at-carmel-mountain-preschool/

NASPE Standards:

Standard 1: Demonstrates competency in motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform

a variety of physical activities.

Standard 2: Demonstrates understanding of movement concepts, principles, strategies, and

tactics as they apply to the learning and performing of physical activities (SHAPE America,

2013).

Procedures:

Procedure #1: Anticipatory set (5 Minutes)

Students will come to the reading rug and form 4 columns facing their yoga mat.

The teacher will go over the instructions and safety protocol for yoga.

Procedure #6: Activity (20 Minutes)

Students will follow each move as the instructor demonstrates each correct position and proper

posture for each stretch and yoga pose.

The purpose is to develop core muscles and strengthen other areas of the body, as well as to
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exercise relaxation before a written assessment.

Procedure #3 Closure (4 Minutes)

Students will clean up yoga gear and return to the reading rug. Then we will review the lesson.

Teaching Points:

Listen and watch carefully for instructions.

Be careful to not fall.

Do not over stretch your muscles.

May: Nutritional Health Awareness Lesson

Healthy Food Collage

Source: https://www.preschool-plan-it.com/preschool-nutrition.html

Lesson Objective:

Students will be able to explore healthy foods and find out what are the different food groups

through art and different interactive media.

Students will learn about proper nutrition through art, and what a balanced meal should look like.

This month we will focus on healthy eating and have weekly themes for each food group,

including snack time to go with the group.

Materials:

Magazine, pictures, or dried/faux versions of healthy foods.

Glue sticks

Safety scissors

Plate cut outs or paper plates

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Image Source: http://www.newspatrolling.com/eating-different-foods-together-to-make-them-healthier/

NASPE Standards:

Standard 3: Recognizes that food provides energy for activity, differentiates between healthy and

unhealthy foods, and analyzes the impact of food choices (SHAPE America, 2013).

Procedures:

Procedure #1: Anticipatory set (2 Minutes)

Students will be seated in centers.

The teacher will go over the instructions.

Procedure #6: Activity (6 Minutes)

Students will follow each move as the instructor demonstrates proper safety protocol for cutting

with safety scissors. The purpose for the protocol is to emphasize safety and develop correct

utensil grasp and use.

Instructor will then explain how collage works and offer feedback/guidance throughout the

activity.
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Procedure #3 Closure (2 Minutes)

Students will clean up and return to their chairs in centers, while we review the lesson.

Teaching Points:

Listen and watch carefully for instructions.

Be careful to not cut yourself or others.

What healthy foods look like and what makes them great for us.

June: Intellectual Health Lesson

Book Poster

Lesson Objective:

Students will be able to explore reading fun by reviewing their favorite book and creating a

colorful art poster using various media.

This month we will focus on literacy and what it does to the health if our brain and

intellectuality.

Materials:

Age/lesson standard appropriate books

White butcher paper or poster boards.

Scissors, glue

Magazines

Construction paper

Crayons, markers
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Image Source: https://www.pinterest.com/teachpreschool/children-s-books-with-activities/?lp=true

Virginia 2010 ELA Common Core State Standards:

SOL 1.9

a) Preview selected story.

c) Relate to previously read story.

d) Make and confirm predictions (Virginia Department of Education, 2017).

Procedures:

Procedure #1: Anticipatory set (10 Minutes)

Students will come to the reading rug and form a circle. This will be done each week to cover a

different book for the month. The teacher will go over the instructions for the poster after reading

time is over.

Procedure #6: Activity (20-45 Minutes)

Students will read along the page as the teacher reads aloud the story of the week. Students will
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have time for questions after the story is done. Then we will promptly head back to centers to

draw up our poster using any of the materials provided at each table.

Procedure #3 Closure (5 Minutes)

Students will return to the reading rug, while we review the book and what we took away from

each story. Lastly, we will hang out poster on one of the classroom walls.

Teaching Points:

Listen and watch carefully for instructions, reading comprehension, connections between the

book and real-life situations.

Possible Modifications

There are modifications available for kids with injuries and disabilities.

Active lessons: For upper body injuries or disabilities, the child is to use lower body muscles

only to follow any of the movements. For speech impairment, the child is to focus on the

movement and humming to the tunes rather than signing along.

Crafting/fine motor skills lessons: The child is to be offered assistance or already cut up pieces.

Digital format activities will also be made available via applications through the classrooms

iPad.

Conclusion

By incorporating better practices in all different health domains, we can help address

nutrition, physical, and mental health. By utilizing existing lesson plans and modifying the to fit

each health component, we can create a fun learning experience. It is imperative to crate healthy

patterns at an early age, and by introducing wholesome nutrition and an active lifestyle in

preschool grades, we are helping to create a future society that aims to make better choices that
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are great for good health (healthy lifestyle can reduce the risk of chronic illnesses), academic

progress, positive career outcomes, and overall happiness.

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References

Chambers, Y. S. (2017, March 05). Emoji Feeling Faces: Feelings Recognition. Retrieved

November 19, 2017, from http://www.kiddiematters.com/emoji-feeling-faces-feelings-

recognition/

SHAPE America. (2013). Grade - level outcomes for K - 12 physical education. Reston, VA:

Author.

Virginia Department of Education. (2017). Virginia Standards of Learning & Common Core

State Standards. Retrieved from http://doe.virginia.gov/testing/common_core/