Learning Activity Plan for PreK-Grade 2

Teacher Candidate Lynette Lewis

Date/Time of Scheduled
Visit
Name/Address of School Precious Little Ones
Age/Grade level 4 to 5 year olds
Cooperating Teacher Classroom Number

Name of Lesson Nature Walk to the schools Flower Garden

Content What concepts or developmental skills will this lesson address?
area(s)/developmental Science. -Discovery of things around us
domain(s) addressed
Brief description of the Children will be guided on a sight walk in the schools flower garden
lesson where the teacher have them talk about what they see in terms of color,
size, shape and distance.
This lesson is: A review of a A continuation of a previous
previous lesson/activity
lesson/activity
Why is there a need for this lesson?
Rationale To help children develop their exploration skills, vocabulary skills and
oral language.
15 - 20 minutes
Timeframe
Objective(s) of the What will children know, or demonstrate as a result of this learning experience?
activity Children will explore the world around them by using their sense of
sight while on nature walk
Connections to Which NYS Early Learning, or Common Core Standards are addressed? Are there
standards other standards used?
The Lesson will address the following from the Prekindergarten
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Foundation for Common Core:

Domain 1: Approaches to Learning

PK.AL.4: Exhibits curiosity, interest, and willingness in learning new
things and having new experiences
Domain 3: Social and Emotional Development
PK.SED.6: Understands and follows routines and rules.
Domain 5: Cognition and Knowledge of the World
Science
PK.CKW.1: Asks questions and makes predictions based on observations
and manipulation of things and events in the environment.
PK.CKW.2: Tests predictions through exploration and experimentation

Language Objectives What language/vocabulary, communication, or literacy skill(s) do I want my

students to develop in this lesson? For edTPA consider this: Which academic
language demands am I targeting? Choose one, including language functions,
vocabulary, syntax, or discourse that is central to this learning segment. How is
this activity using the specific language demand?
Identifying, Differentiating and counting
Communicating their ideas

Resources/materials Note Pad to take observation notes

needed:
(Include any worksheets or
sources of evidence for
childrens learning you will
use during the activity)
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Technology inclusion (if

applicable)
Procedures (step by Anticipatory Set (Connection/Motivation) What will you do to get childrens
step) attention, or to introduce children to this learning activity? Describe the process
in getting them interested and engaged.
To gain childrens attention, teacher will announce outdoor walk and
engaged their attention to the beautiful things in our schools
environment.

Instruction/Mini Lesson (Outline the procedures or sequence activities that will

make up this learning experience; for instance, you might follow a routine
wherein you model (I try); and ask for active involvement (we try) during a whole
group session.
Teacher will have children form three lines to make their way to the
schools flower garden. At the garden teacher will talk about the
different things in the schools environment and have the children also
giving their opinions. The children will also enjoy outdoor play.
Independent Practice (small group activity, working with partners, or
independently)
Children will talk about what they see with their peers.
Closure (sharing/reflection, next steps)
Teacher will have class picture taken in flower garden.

Method of assessing Pre-assessment Assessment of Student Assessment of

childrens Outline the steps you will Learning Outline the steps Childrens Language
understanding of take to evaluate you will take to evaluate Learning
lesson/activity/objective students prior students learning. What Outline the steps you
(s) knowledge. evidence will I have to will take to evaluate
(Be sure to include any Teacher will remind assess whether students students language
tools, rubrics/checklists children about the have successfully achieved learning. What
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and/or worksheets you will previous lesson the the content objectives? evidence will I have to
use for assessment(s) book Brown Bear, The children will be assess whether
Brown bear, what do observed for students have
you see participation during successfully achieved
nature walk. And notes the content objectives?
will be taken down on For the English
what they say. Language learners,
teacher will
individually take
note of their
responses when
discovering

Plans for differentiated Supporting children Supporting English Language Learners

instruction/instructional with identified delays What modifications should I make to the activity to
modifications or disabilities ensure all students are included and engaged in all
What considerations steps required to meet the lessons objectives?
should I keep in mind Special emphasis will be placed on English
regarding cultural Language learners during group discussions on
relevance, age sight walk. These children will be called upon
appropriateness, and frequently to give their answers
ability levels for all
learners?
Students who have
physical disabilities or
outdoor allergies
during certain seasons
may need assistance
or alternate methods
of completing the
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activity

Follow up/Extension How can I provide an opportunity to remediate, reinforce, or expand on students
activities learning today in class?
Other areas on the sense of sight will be covered in the next class.
Teacher will have a discussion during large group meeting on what the
children saw
Any additional
information that would
be helpful for the
observer to know

Observer feedback on the lesson plan, including commendations and recommendations for improving aspects
of the learning activity