Write two different lesson plans for the theme: “The Four Seasons”

1st age group: 4-5 Year olds

2nd age group: 5-8 year olds

using the Lesson Plan template (attached)

The lessons can be used during a whole group time, small group time, an instructional center time, or during circle time. 

For EACH LESSON, students are required to outline the following information based on the chosen theme, for each age group:

(1)      3 overall learning objectives

       Early learning standards and/or common core standards for each content area: 2 Language arts standards, 2 math standards, 2 science standards, 2 social studies standards, 1 physical education, 1 arts;

        2 Pre-Assessments, 2 Ongoing assessments, 2 post assessments

       Materials needed: 4 quality children’s books, 1 CD related to the theme or two songs related to the theme, materials needed to conduct the lessons

(5)       2 page reflection discussing the importance of integrating content areas and the process.  1^st paragraph will discuss the chosen theme and age groups and the rationale for choosing the theme, 2^nd, 3^rd, and 4th paragraphs will discuss the importance of integrating curriculum. Students are expected to cite from the textbook to support your claims. 5^th paragraph will reflect on the process of writing the lesson plans. 6^th paragraph will conclude the paper