Pre-Kindergarten

Name: Toni DeWitt Grade: Pre-K

Unit: 4 Date: February 5-February 9

Week 5
Standards: AL-4K-1.1 Show creativity and imagination using materials in representational play.
AL-4K-2.1 Show curiosity in an increasing variety of activities, tasks, and learning centers.
SE-4K-1.1 Describe characteristics of self and others.
SE-4K-2.2 Use classroom materials responsibly, most of the time.
ELA-4K-3.4 Begin understanding how print is used to bring meaning.
ELA-4K-3.13 Identify several letters and their general order in the alphabet.
ELA-4K-1.4 Respond to elements of colorful language in stories and poetry.
M-4K-3.3 Recognize a simple pattern and extend.

Component
Objective and Purpose: The student will be able to review Unit 4. The purpose of this will allow the student to gain a better
understanding of the concepts that was taught to prepare the student for Kindergarten.
The objective should state what the student
would learn. The purpose will state why the
student needs to learn the content.
Morning Meeting: TE pg.118-119; Days 1-5 Begin the Day: Sign in charts. Learning strips to remind children what they should do when they first enter
the classroom.
This is designed to engage the students’
attention at the beginning of class and to inform Today’s News: Discuss black history month. Introduce an important person.
them of what is to come throughout the day.
Sing and Move: “Hokey Pokey”.

Literacy Circle: Day 1, Discuss the letter K and words that begin with K. Create a chart with those words.
Provides explicit instruction and playful practice Day 2, Review the letter K and create a sentence using a k word.
in oral vocabulary, phonological awareness, and
Day 3-5, Review the letter k and its sound, k words, and our k sentence.
alphabet knowledge.
Literacy Small Group Time: Days 1-5, TE pg. 336: Monitor Progress. Observe Behavior. Monitor Oral Vocabulary.
This is a time to continue teaching and Days 1-5, Discuss the letter k and its sound and words that start with a k.
practicing skills with groups of 4-6 children at a
Day 1, Discuss objects that begin with a K with shoulder partners.
time. Small group activities are designed to
reinforce and enhance the skills from circle time,
to allow for teacher scaffolding, and to ensure
that all children have the opportunity to engage
in the learning experience. Many small group
activities then move to centers, allowing children
to practice skills independently.

Math Small Group Time: Days 1-5, TE pg. 336: Monitor Progress. Observe Behavior. Monitor Oral Vocabulary.
This is a time to continue teaching and Day 1, Review AB pattern.
practicing skills with groups of 4-6 children at a
Day 2, Use blocks to create an AB pattern.
time. Small group activities are designed to
reinforce and enhance the skills from circle time, Day 3, Use blocks to start discussing ABC pattern.
to allow for teacher scaffolding, and to ensure
Days 4&5, Review ABC pattern.
that all children have the opportunity to engage
in the learning experience. Many small group
activities then move to centers, allowing children
to practice skills independently.

Center Time: Library and Listening: Book Browse Math: Follow the Leader
Center time provides children with guided Pretend and Learn: On the Farm Science Lab: What’s for Lunch?
exploration, hands on experience, and self-
ABC Fun: Make a Match Art: Make play Food
directed learning.
Writing: I can Write Letters! Sand, Water, and More: Farm Life
Story Time: Days 1-5, TE pg. 350: Choosing Stories. Reread and Retell.
Story time is about using book to help children Day 2&4, Read a science-based book.
develop concepts, vocabulary, and listening
comprehension skills. It is also about instilling
an appreciation of literature in young children.

Science & Social Studies Circle: Days 1-5, Focus on the 5 senses.
This gives students an opportunity to explore
the world around them as well as the people
and things in it.
Math Circle: Day 1, Create an AB pattern using squares and triangles.
This is the time when children specifically focus Day 2, Use blocks to create an AB pattern. Fill out an AB pattern worksheet.
on math. Its purpose is to introduce and discuss
Day 3, Use blocks to start discussing ABC pattern.
mathematical concepts, methods, and
vocabulary. Days 4&5, Review ABC pattern and create an ABC pattern.
Extend your day:
Read Aloud
Read Aloud:
Days 1-5, TE pg. 360: Review
Exposes children to various genres. From finger
plays to comparing different versions of a
classic tales, children engage in activities that
will help further develop their oral vocabularies,
as well as their appreciation of literature.
Music & Movement: Music and Movement
Offers activities to help develop children’s Days 1-5, TE pg. 360: Review
physical skills and motor development. It
includes games and group activities that are
designed to harness young children’s energy
and address their interests.
Wrap up your Day/Week: Day 1, TE pg. 362: Oral Vocabulary, Phonological Awareness, Preview Day 2
Day 2, TE pg. 362: Alphabet Knowledge, Connect to Literature, Preview Day 3
Day 3, TE pg. 362: Oral Vocabulary, Math, Preview Day 4
Day 4, TE pg. 363: Oral Vocabulary, Vocabulary, Preview Day 5
Day 5, TE pg.363: Oral Vocabulary, Vocabulary, Preview Day 5

Teachers may monitor their students and adjust these plans as needed. Regular/Resource Students will be given more time to complete
problems; problems will be read to them when needed, and/or they will be allowed the use of calculators (possible smaller groups).