ECE Department

CHD 119 Lesson Plan

February 22, 2013
Name: Hatsumi Mann
Title of Lesson
Pin Poking World Map
Title and Information of The seven Continents by Wil Mara
Book
Big Five Content Area Learning new vocabulary by reading about the
continents.
Targeted Age Group
3-6 years old
Standards: VA Standards of Learning (SOLs)
Small motor development.
Problem-solving
Explain that printed materials provide information.
Discuss meanings of words.
Develop vocabulary by listening to the text read aloud.
Practice writing and forming letters.
Learning Objective(s):
After this lesson the students should be able to:
1. Practice and exercise in small motor, hand-eye coordination in preparation for
writing.
2. Label continents on a world map. Be familiar with naming the 7 continents and
learning a few facts from each and to expand vocabulary.

Resources/Materials Needed:
A world map/ puzzle
construction paper
pin (large push pin sold at office stores) for poking the outline of each continent.
cork board or similar material to pin poke on.
glue
large poster paper

Strategies:
The teacher will read the 7 Continents book to the children, share pictures and facts
from each continent. After each continent is talked about, the teacher can go back and
ask the children questions about the facts they talked about to gauge understanding
and help recall facts. Children can share what they know about the continents. They
could also share if they have family from different countries.
The children will then use a world map puzzle as a model. The teacher will trace each
continent puzzle pieces, unless the children can do it themselves. The child will then
pin poke each continent piece. The teacher will help the child tear the continent form
out if they need assistance. The teacher will provide 2 blue circles, to represent the
world/ocean. (The child can cut it out if able.) Then the child will place and glue their
continents in the proper places, using the map as a guide if needed. After completed,
the globes are glued on a large sheet of poster paper or board. An extension to this
work can be labeling the continents, by either tracing them (for younger children) or
writing them out on their own.

Independent Practice:
They can use the world map and review the continents they have learned.
They could choose to complete this activity independently and work on it as a weekly
project or one continent at a time.
They can practicing their handwriting by writing the names of the continent is writing
books.

Adaptation for Learner Diversity:

Depending on the ages, teachers can do the cutting and if needed the pin poking and
the child can glue the continents on the paper. They can review the names of
continents by using the map.
For special needs children, teachers can assist in any cutting or pasting.
The child can direct the teacher on where to place each continent.
The teacher can hold up each continent and ask which one it is.
The teacher can read and share pictures of the books sharing a few facts at a time.
The teacher can allow the child to color each continent.
Assessment:
By observing the child you will be able to see if they were able to place the continents
in the proper order by themselves or if they used the map as a guide. If they used the
map as a guide you can observe how well they were able to match them.
The teacher will be able to use the world map puzzle and ask them to name each
continent or point out the continent named.
The teacher can look at their continent labeling to check their writing form.
During circle time they can discuss the facts they learned about and quiz the children
to see how much they remember.
Thematic Possibilities
This can be an art project
Language: writing and learning new words
Geography: learning about continents
Dramatic Play: dress up in traditional clothing from other countries
Optional Analysis/Reflection:
The children enjoyed this lesson and were very proud of their work when completed.
They were very interested in learning bout the different facts from each country. They
remembered many facts when we reviewed our reading. I dont think I would need to
change anything. I was able to present the lesson and adjust it based on age and
abilities.
Source of Idea/Information:
Montessori world map and material I have on the shelf (pin poking).
Book: The 7 Continents by Wil Mara