There are tons of available resources online along with books. The question is how to pull out the resources needed and integrated into current curriculum and activities plans. Here are some tips.


Structure the outline for the entire unit in accordance with the given schedule.


Before planning activities, the learning goals should be set and break down into daily lesson plans. Introduction of the topic is usually a great start. Building up background information as well as expliciting the existing knowledge of the topic is the beginning of scaffolding. Considering the attention from the age of the group is given, pictures and photos are the best. Then, a daily lesson comes along covering different subjects. Arts and crafts can be scattered in a week or two since it could be done as an individual project. Gross motor skills activities can be planned either inside or outside, depending on the weather condition. A unit plan definitely gives teachers a clear picture on what to prepare for the lesson activities. 


Learning objectives should be simple, clear and achievable.


While designing the lesson plans, activities should be across contents. Early literacy can be presented as labels besides the pictures on the wall in the classroom. Reading books is also an excellent approach for comprehension. Nursery rhymes and songs surely are beneficial for gross motions. Math and science should be part of the teaching as well. I like to have a routine set up and have a small goal for each circle. For example, after greetings and calendar, songs or books are usually the opening of my circle. I try to sing the same one or two songs for a topic. The little ones enjoy the repetition and gain so much self-confidence once they can sing and dance by themselves. Then, I move to the main lesson for the day. I try to stay on one learning objective in order to engage my little friends in the activity.  


Make sure all the materials, instruments and materials are ready before starting doing science experiments and math activities. 


Science and math activities are fun and truly beneficial to young children. These two subjects not only inspire the young minds to enhance their observation of their surroundings but also promote their analyzing skills. The key to success in these activities is well prepared. For example, I usually do research online, including videos. Modification and  substitutes on available resources are often needed. For example, a cup of flour is usually divided into 4 quarters so I can have more little friends participating or I use margarine instead of shortening while making a “special packet” to teach blubber. 



  


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