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Table of contents
Contents
Introduction.................................................................................................................. 2
Philosophy.................................................................................................................... 3
Mission Statement.......................................................................................................... 5
Vision....................................................................................................................... 5
Lesson plan................................................................................................................... 6
Teaching technology...................................................................................................... 22
Teacher to teacher........................................................................................................ 23

Introduction

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A lesson plan is a teacher's plan for teaching a lesson. It can exist in the teacher's mind, on the back of an envelope,
or on one or more beautifully formatted sheets of A4 paper. Its purpose is to outline the programme for a single
lesson. That's why it's called a lesson plan. It helps the teacher in both planning and executing the lesson. It helps the
students by ensuring that they receive an actual lesson with a beginning, a middle and an end that aims to help them
learn some specific area that they didn't know at the beginning of the lesson or practise and make progress in that
specific area.( www.englishclub.com)
Lesson plan can be enhanced with the use of technology as it assists by reducing cost -There is less need for
manufacturing companies because now products can be uploaded straight to the Internet, it is continuous and
captures the attention of the children, it is ever lasting and can be used over and over seeing that it can be stored on
mostly. Thus this instructive portfolio contains detail lesson plans a sample of the technology use to complete it with
a follow up like that leads to a website that was also created for the same purpose.

Philosophy
Learn and Play Preschool offers unique programs situated in newly renovated schools located at 245 and 481 Main
Street in Acton. Our goal is to provide a home-like environment which is especially important for those children
encountering their first experience away from home. We offer small class sizes and ideal student to teacher ratios.
This enables the teachers to have a powerful impact on each child's development by giving them the individual
attention that is essential during their early years. The teachers are experienced and knowledgeable about early
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childhood education. They work collaboratively with one another to support each other in providing an atmosphere
that is safe and engaging for all children. They are selected because they represent the values and beliefs of Learn
and Play Preschool. Each teacher believes in on-going and open communication with parents. This is provided
through: 1) A monthly calendar and newsletter 2) Assessment and conferences twice a year and phone calls on an as
needed basis 3) Daily highlights of the days events 4) Moments of conversation at drop-off and pick-up times.
The teachers provide a consistent schedule with a balance between teacher-directed and child-centred activities. By
providing a setting which fosters self-esteem, builds confidence and is based on respect, it is our goal that the
children will be empowered to take risks in their learning. Through guided discovery and hands-on learning, children
will be involved in a fully integrated curriculum. The broad range of age appropriate activities will easily engage
toddlers and pre-schoolers. Activities will be based on monthly academic units of study (i.e. Ocean Life). In addition
for the preschool program, a weekly letter focus (i.e. the letter A), social skills themes (i.e. friendship) as well as
literature theme days. The children will be introduced to multidisciplinary experiences including: children's
literature, dramatic play, puppet shows, listening centre, arts & crafts, science discovery & nature, cooking, sensory
activities, social skills development, music & singing, fine & large motor activities, computer and early math skills.
In addition, the curriculum will be enriched by field trips and special guests.

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Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide every child with a quality early childhood experience. We strive to create a safe, nurturing
and developmentally appropriate environment which fosters individual needs. Our staff views education as a
partnership between parents and teachers. We believe it is essential to develop a good rapport with each child and
parent based on open communication and mutual respect. We believe this is the foundation of a successful school
experience. We believe in empowering children by offering them opportunities to make decisions and solve
problems. It is our goal that children will possess confidence in their abilities and establish lasting relationships with
teachers and peers. By offering an engaging curriculum it is our aspiration that each child will develop a positive
outlook towards school, a better appreciation of the world around them and acquire a lifelong love for learning
during their time spent at Learn and Play Preschool.
Vision
To be a leading research and training resource facility focusing on the growth and development, early education,
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health, and the general well-being of children and their families in Trinidad and Tobago and across Caribbean
communities through the work of scholars, practitioners, and students affiliated with the Centre.

Lesson plan
Theme: under the sea
Descriptive title for lesson: fishing for letters
Subject: language

level: 4+

Instructional goal: Letter Shapes and Letter Formation

Pervious knowledge: the letters of the alphabet
Lesson pre assignment: designing a game
Rational for teaching strategy: we chose peer tutoring and photo story because the children get the opportunity to
work corporately together because evidentially children learn from their peer. and by using photo story the children
gain an understanding using Digital Stories in teaching and learning, and also the individual gains experience in
using Microsoft Photo story 3 to publish and share content to multiple platforms Microsoft Photo story 3 for
windows can also be packaged to play on a range of devices and integrate into other Microsoft application systems
such as Microsoft PowerPoint
Objectives: the four year olds would be able to:

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Psychomotor: develop their gross motor skills as they swing the fishing pole.
Cognitive: will be able to replicate with using of the images on the photo story and the fish pieces letters shape
formation and identify individual letters that he has written.
Affective: to work cooperatively in groups of twos and experience joy as they smile while completing the lesson.

Stages of
instructio
ns

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Objectives

Materials

Teacher

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Objectives
introducti
on: 1.
Gather a
group of

Materials:

The
Th

: the four

teacher
e student

year olds
would be

will
Photo story

will be
introduce
quiet and

able to:

the topic
listen to the

student an

The

d play a

teacher

fishing

will get

song with

the

students

the use of

children to

will quietly

the photo

be quiet to

listen to

Cognitive:

listen to

and watch

will be

the photo

the photo

developm

able to

story and

story

ent:

replicate

pay

2. Ask if

with using

attention

they can

of the

think of

images on

The

what we

the photo

teacher

are going

story and

will repeat

to do and

the fish

the main

Explain to

pieces

points of

the

letters

the photo

students

shape

story to

story

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that they

formation

ensure

are each

and

they

going to

identify

understand

be

individual

what they

provided

letters

are to do

with a clip
board, a
The

piece of

students

paper and

will answer

one fishing

questions,

pole in

and use

which they

demonstrati

are to
share

ons where
The
required.

using the

teacher

photo

will ask

story

questions

3. Explain

to gauge

to the

understand

students

ing and

that they

learning

are going

from the

to be using

children

the fishing

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pole to
catch fish.
4. Show
students
the fish.
5. Point
out to
students
that each
fish was a
different
letter.
6. Explain
to the
students
that once
they have
used their
fishing
pole to
catch a
fish, they
must show,
identify

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and say
the letter
on the fish.
They must
pass the
fishing
pole to the
next
student,
clip their
fish to
their clip
board and
write
down the
letter they
caught on
their line
paper.
7. Model
for the
students
how this
can be

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done
8. Explain
to the
students,
once they
have
worked
together to
catch all of
the fish,
they can
read their
list of
letters to a
partner
from the
group
9. Give

The

partners

Psychomo

10. Guide

tor:

students

develop

Fishing pole- a piece of string, attached

while they

their gross

to a ruler with a magnet at the end

play the

motor

2. Laminate paper fishes- the fishes will students

game

skills as

have one capital letter printed on one

teacher
The
will
students
observe to
will display
see if the
enthusiasm
and
are using
eagerness

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Conclusio
n

they swing

side

the fishing

3. Clip board

pole.

With the
use of the

Affective:
to work

the new

when asked

techniques

to proceed

learnt and

with the

provide

lesson

4. Lined paper
Photo story
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
correction

photo

cooperativ

v=TsPbIjENEWs

story and

ely in

you tube

groups of

see who

twos and

had the

experience

most

joy as they

Help them

fishes and

smile

tally their

Sit quietly

allow them while

fishes and

and watch

to watch

completing

ready

the video

the letter

the lesson.

them to

s and
feedback
where
required.

factory.

watch the
video

The assignment strategies comprise of:

1. Creating discussion of about the activity (was it fun, what letter did you find etc.)
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2. The teacher individual ask at least one letter of the alphabet to each child and allow them to write it
3. The teacher would individual ask them sound of the letters based on the video they watched at the end
of the lesson.
4. The teacher and students will sing along to the letter song
Contingency Plan:
If technology fails, the teacher will then teach the lesson using the following:
With the use of chart made from Bristol board and large pictures
Other material include a live demo of the fish with the letters and the fishing pole

The content of the lesson must cover the following points in order to be consistent with the topic being taught
via the photo story:

The teacher and students would sing the fishing song

The teacher Explain the instruction step by step instructions using the chart and pictures
The teacher would give a detail demonstration of the lesson
The students would begin the lesson
When all the fishes are caught The students would tally the number of fishes caught and what letters they

found
The teacher Discuss the discuss the lesson with the children
Sing the fishing song
Asses the students individually

Theme: under the sea

Descriptive title for lesson: about numbers 1-10
Subject: Mathematics

level: 4+

Instructional goal: recognition and valuation of numerals 1-10

Pervious knowledge: counting numbers 1-10

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Lesson pre assignment: creating a number mat

Rational for teaching strategy: we chose the teaching strategy for the children to think aloud as this method would
be useful in aiding other peers to follow the instructions correctly. And also prezi doesnt limit you to one device
allowing easy to access to your presentation wherever you are, it makes your work more creative and it is a lot more
engaging for children with an easier transition from one slide to another and it is also free for the teacher to use.
Objectives: the four year olds would be able to:
Psychomotor: develop their fine motor skills as they stick the numerals on the piece of fabric.
Cognitive: identify by using the images on the Prezi and the numerals given to correctly identify the sequence and
value of each numeral
Affective: work cooperatively in groups of twos as they assist each other to complete the lesson.

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Stages of

Objectives

Materials

Teacher

student

Prezi

Sing with the

Singing the

Introduction: 1.

children in a

number song

Gather the class

excited high

and play a numbers

pitched

instructions

song with the use

of the Prezi
Development:
2. Ask the students
if they can think of
what we are going
to do with the
fabric.
3. Explain to the
students that they
are each going to
do an activity using
numbers and fabric

4. Let the students

count from one to
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The teacher
explains to the

Listening

children what

attentively to

they going to do

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ten using their

The teacher

fingers

Counts silently
The children
showing the

5. Explain to the

count from 1-10

children her

students that they

with their
fingers

are going to be

fingers

using the numbers

cut out from fabric
The teacher
and the pieces of

The children
with the use of

fabric to do the

listens to the
Prezi explains

activity

teacher
the instructions

6. Give the students

to children

the bowl with the

numbers

The teacher
distributes the
7. Point out to

materials

The students
gets the

students the correct

materials and

sequence of the

wait for further

numbers.

instructions
The teacher
Numbers
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cut out of

point out the

fabric

correct
sequence of the
numbers

8. Explain to the
students that once
Cognitive:
they have stuck
identify by
their numbers in
using the
the correct order,
images on the
they must show,
Prezi and the
identify and say the
numerals given
numbers. They
to correctly
must then stick
identify the
pieces of fabric
sequence and
next to each
value of each
number to
numeral
correspond with
each value.

1. Different

9. Model for the

pieces of

students how this

fabric

can be done

3. Pieces of
fabric for
valuing

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4. Glue
5. Scissors
6. Bowls
10. Explain to the

7. Labels

The teacher

students, once they

with words

models to the

have worked

(Numbers

children how

together to stick all

one to ten)

the work is

The students

the numbers in the

supposed to be

pay close

correct order they

done

attention to

can each take turns

what the teacher

to count using their

Is showing

sheet

them

12. Give partners

13. Guide students

during the activity

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The students
pair the children
Conclusion

Affective:
in groups of
work
twos

Use of Prezi

The students get

cooperatively in
numbers flash

their partners
groups of twos

The teacher

as they assist

walks around

cards would be

and begin the

used to end the

lesson
each other to

and look at

complete the

what the

lesson.

children are

activity aided by a
numbers song from
YouTube.
doing
Psychomotor:
develop their
fine motor skills
The teacher
as they stick the
encourage the
numerals on the
children to
piece of fabric.
finish up the
activity and

The children

uses the Prezi to

finish up the

show numbers

activity and

flash cards to do switch their

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attention to the

numbers. The

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teacher the

then sing along

sings along

to the number

together with

song.

the children the

numbers son

The assignment strategies comprise of:

1. Asking the children open ended questions about the activity to find out what they have learnt
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2. The teacher will design a game using the same concept of Simon says to get the children to identify the
numbers in a fun way
3. The teacher will encourage the children to sing along to a number song
Contingency plan
If technology fails the teacher would use the following:
A large foam mat with numbers cut out from different coloured Bristol boards as well as pieces of Bristol board that
would be used for valuation. Double sided tape would be used to stick each number and their value.
1. The teacher walks into the room covered with numbers from 1-10
2. Ask the children why she is dressed that way
3. Encourage the children to sing along to the nursery rhyme 1,2 Buckle My Shoe
4. Encourage the children to count from 1-10 using their fingers
5. Give each child a sheet with numbers from 1-10
6. Allow each child in the group to say the next sequencing number and value
7. Allow the children to stick the pieces of Bristol board as they each take a turn
8. The teacher and children would all count from one to ten as they sing the number song
9. The teacher would do a recap of the activity to identify if students understand the concept
10. The teacher will ask each child individually to identify a number and its value

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Teaching technology

Teacher to teacher
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Tips for a Preschool

Teacher

Teaching pre-schoolers can be fun,

exciting and

rewarding, but can quickly spiral

out of control if

you don't set the tone from the very

first day. Set your

classroom up in a logical,

comfortable way so

your students can move around safely and you can see all of them. Post schedules, calendars, helper charts and
colourful teaching posters around the classroom. Prepare for anxious parents with questions and sometimes tearful
youngsters as both groups make the adjustment to the little ones being in school. And keep yourself healthy and
rested so you'll always be at your best when working with your young students.
Get (and Stay) Organized
The best way to maximize your chances of having a successful school year with your pre-schoolers is to get
organized before the first day of school. Use colourful storage bins for school supplies, cubbies for each student's
belongings and folders for sorting students' weekly work. Pre-schoolers have a short attention span and may not be
used to following schedules, so create a daily routine for your class and make a simple, colourful poster outlining the
schedule so your students know what to expect. Position desks into small groups and assign each student a desk with
her name on it so students know where to go each day when they arrive.
Classroom Management
Develop your classroom management policies and make or buy any materials necessary for implementing them.
With pre-schoolers, one of the most important tools is a behaviour chart of some sort. From the very first day, teach
them your discipline policy in simple terms they can understand. A green/yellow/red chart is a common tool for
helping students track their behaviour make this and hang it up in a prominent place at the kids' eye level and refer to

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it from day one. Mark wall hooks or cubbies with students' names and explain they are to hang coats and backpacks
there each day when they come in the classroom.
Connect With the Families
Plan a few simple outreach activities to forge the connection between home and school. Consider creating a welcome
packet for each student to take home the first week of school. Start with a friendly letter introducing yourself,
welcoming the families and informing them how and when they can contact you. Include the daily schedule, the
school-year calendar, your policies and expectations and any forms you want the parents to complete and return to
you, such as transportation instructions and emergency data cards. Identify ways parents can volunteer in the
classroom occasionally, such as helping with special projects, going on class field trips or organizing holiday parties.
Minimize Anxiety
Decorate the classroom in inviting colours. Establish a "cosy corner" with bean bag chairs and a colourful rug for
quiet reading. Spend time the first week helping students get to know each other, learn the classroom procedures and
rules and get used to being apart from their families. Do an "all about me" activity with the children so they get to
talk about what they like and the kids begin to establish connections? Create a bulletin board where each student can
hang a picture of himself, along with a drawing of a favourite pet or activity. Another option is to give each child a
brown lunch bag with instructions to fill it with four or five things that are meaningful to them. Each child will get a
chance to do "show and tell" with the items in the bag. Or choose one day on which the kids may bring a favourite
stuffed animal to use at rest time. (Thompson, n.d.)

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References
Thompson, M. (n.d.). http://work.chron.com/. Retrieved from http://work.chron.com/beginning-yeartips-preschool-teacher-5052.html.

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