ED 345 Calvin College Lesson Planning Form

Teacher: Molly Hine Date: 1.25.17 & 1.30.17 Subject/ Topic/ Theme: Colors & Shapes

I. Objectives
What is the main focus of this lesson?
Reviewing colors and shapes
How does this lesson tie in to a unit plan? (If applicable.)

What are your objectives for this lesson? (As many as needed.) Indicate connections to applicable national or state standards.
If an objective applies to only certain students write the name(s) of the student(s) to whom it applies.

1. Students will be able to express the correct names of shapes in which they see.
2. Students will be able to express the correct names of colors in which they see.
3. Students will be able to draw shapes when asked to.
4. Students will be able to match the letter cards to the letters in their name folder.
5. Students will be able to write their name on the blank piece of paper in their name folder.

II. Before you start

Prerequisite knowledge and skills.
Shapes, colors, and name

Formative Listening and observing how many basic shapes and colors the students know.
Assessment
(formative and summative)
Summative Allowing students to draw shapes on the whiteboards before leaving our small
group.

Universal Design for Learning Networks/Domains (see UDL Guidelines)

RECOGNITION STRATEGIC AFFECTIVE
Multiple Means of Representation Multiple Means of Expression (Action) Multiple Means of Engagement
Options for Perception Options for action/interaction Options for recruiting interest

Using different materials to keep students Using the color/shape cube to roll to a Color/shape cube for rolling to friends,
engaged. friend and ask them which, color and using the alligator tub, and using
shape they see. whiteboards.

Options for Language/Symbols
Asking friends which color and shape they
see.
Options for Expression
Sharing with the small group the color and
shape that is facing them, while also
allowing them to draw shapes on their
whiteboards.
Options for Sustaining Effort &
Persistence
Using a variety of materials to be thorough
but also developmentally appropriate.

Options for Comprehension Options for Executive Function Options for Self Regulation

Color/shape cube, different colored shapes Picking what shapes to draw on Giving each child an opportunity with
in the alligators mouth, and whiteboards whiteboard, randomly picking shapes from each activity allowing students to work
for drawing shapes. the alligators mouth. on their own or ask a friend for help.
 Color/shape cube
Materials-what materials (books, Alligator tub with different colored shapes inside the mouth
handouts, etc) do you need for this Whiteboards
lesson and do you have them? Whiteboard markers
Name folders

Do you need to set up your Regular classroom setup.

classroom in any special way for
this lesson? If so, describe it.

III. The Plan

Time The description of (script for) the lesson, wherein you describe teacher activities and student
Parts
activities
Motivation
(Opening/ Introduce the color/shape cube the cube has a different colored shape on each side. I roll the cube to a
Introduction/ friend who then shares with the group the color and shape that is facing them. It is important to address
Engagement) the slow and steadiness of rolling the cube we wouldnt want friends throwing the cube because that
could hurt somebody. Begin this activity after instruction.

Development
After using the color/shape cube and noticing who needs more work and who doesnt then switch the
activity to introducing the alligator tub This particular alligator is nice and wont hurt you because we
are playing pretend. Students must close their eyes when picking a colored shape from the alligators
mouth. After sharing with the group, feed the alligator nicely by placing colored shape back in tub. After
taking notes begin using whiteboards. Demonstrate a shape on teacher whiteboard, and then have students
draw the same shape. Do this with all the basic shapes.

Once the students have faded or start doing other things on whiteboards, close the small group with their
name folders. Each student has a name folder where they are supposed to match the individual letter cards
Closure to the letters in their name. Then students can practice writing their names on the blank piece of paper
inside of their name folders.

Your reflection on the lesson including ideas for improvement for next time: