Karen Smith

Lesson plans for the week of September 13, 2010

PRESCHOOL I:

Monday: Teacher presentation on Guides for Working with Children

Tuesday: Complete positive guidance activities and work on selecting project ideas using classroom resources.

Homework: All students need to select and sign up for their project ideas by Sept. 24th. Small group sample and planning sheets are due on Sept. 24th for 3rd and 7th periods.

Wednesday: TEST on Introduction to the Preschool Program materials. Introduce Discipline Unit

Homework: Discipline Observation due Tues. Sept. 21st.

Thursday: Teacher presentation and class notes on Freedom of Expression and Providing Alternatives.

Friday: Teacher presentation and class notes on Providing Directions and Limits, and Enforcing the Limits

PRESCHOOL II:

Complete assigned projects as independent study. Next graded project is due September 24th. Reminder Mini lessons and Lesson Plans are due by Oct. 22nd.

Lesson plans for the week of September 6, 2010

PRESCHOOL I:

Monday: No School

Tuesday: Assign and explain the visual project and evaluate various samples.

Homework: Construct and evaluate a visual project suitable for the preschool age level.

Handouts: Visual Assignment and Weekly Concept Sheet

Wednesday: Assign and explain the small group project and evaluate various samples.

Homework: Construct, present and evaluate a small group project suitable for the preschool level.

Thursday: Use classroom resources to plan Project ideas

Friday: Continue using resources to plan Project ideas

PRESCHOOL II:

Work on assigned projects as independent study. First graded project is due September 10th.

Lesson plans for the week of August 30, 2010

PRESCHOOL I:

Monday: Introduction to the Preschool course. Identify course requirements, grading procedures, and lab evaluation. Complete schedule cards.

Tuesday: Identify location and purpose of equipment and learning centers during a tour of the preschool.

Wednesday: Define the term Preschool and identify characteristics of a quality center. Teacher presentation and class notes.

Thursday: Identify and demonstrate Daily Procedures used at preschool. Teacher presentation as handout is discussed and completed.

Friday: Complete Daily Procedures sheet.

PRESCHOOL II:

Assist preparing center for new semester. Review classroom resources for project ideas.

PRESCHOOL III:

Work on developing your lesson plan for teaching at preschool.

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Karen Smith

Lesson plans for the week of May 17, 2010

PRESCHOOL I:

Monday: Demonstrate ability to utilize correct communication skills and apply positive guidance/discipline techniques with the children at the Center.Complete assigned duties as listed on the schedule sheet posted at the Center.

Weekly concept:Graduation

Small group projects related to are to be completed this week with the children.

Tuesday: Graduation Day

Wednesday: Identify characteristics of emotional development and how it relates to the preschool age level.

HW: Development Test on Friday (50pts)

Thursday: Review for Test

Friday: TEST on Four Types of Development.

PRESCHOOL II:

All papers and project work needs to be turned in by Friday May 21st.

PRESCHOOL III:

Complete your elementary classroom assignment-last day will be Friday 21st.Journals are due Thursday May 22nd.The Testing II results are to be combined with the Testing I results and handed in by Friday 21st.Be sure to include a summary that explains and compares the two testing results.Refer to your testing assignment sheet for what is needed in your final report.

Lesson plans for the week of May 10, 2010

PRESCHOOL I:

Monday: Demonstrate ability to utilize correct communication skills and apply positive guidance/discipline techniques with the children at the Center.Complete assigned duties as listed on the schedule sheet posted at the Center.

Weekly concept:Summer and PSII/III lessons

Small group projects related to Sumer are to be completed this week with the children.

Tuesday:High school students complete assigned duties as they supervise the children at the center

Wednesday:High school students complete assigned duties as they supervise the children at the center

Thursday:High school students complete assigned duties as they supervise the children at the center

Friday: TEST on Physical Development Notes only.Identify characteristics of social development and how it relates to the preschool age level.

HW:TEST on four Types of Development next Friday

PRESCHOOL II:

Complete assigned projects as independent study.All graded projects are due by May 14th.Be prepared to teach your lesson on your assigned date.

PRESCHOOL III:

Continue your elementary classroom assignment. Friday May 21 will be your last day.Continue to write in your journal being sure to include the date for each entry.Journals need to be turned in on May 20th.

Lesson plans for the week of May 3, 2010

PRESCHOOL I:

Monday: Demonstrate ability to utilize correct communication skills and apply positive guidance/discipline techniques with the children at the Center.Complete assigned duties as listed on the schedule sheet posted at the Center.

Weekly concept:Animals

Small group projects related to Animals are to be completed this week with the children.

Tuesday:High school students complete assigned duties as they supervise the children at the center

Wednesday:High school students complete assigned duties as they supervise the children at the center

Thursday:High school students complete assigned duties as they supervise the children at the center

Friday: Identify characteristics of intellectual development and how it relates to the preschool age level.

HW:TEST on four Types of Development on May 14th (50 pts)

PRESCHOOL II:

Complete assigned projects as independent study.All visuals need to be completed by May 10th.All other projects and assignments need to be turned in and completed by May 14th.Be prepared to teach your lesson on your assigned date.

PRESCHOOL III:

Continue your elementary classroom lab work.Be sure to write in your journal including the date and details for each entry.Second testing results are due May 21st.Journals are due May 24th.Be prepared to teach your lesson on your assigned date.

Lesson plans for the week of April 26, 2010

PRESCHOOL I:

Monday: Demonstrate ability to utilize correct communication skills and apply positive guidance/discipline techniques with the children at the Center.Complete assigned duties as listed on the schedule sheet posted at the Center.

Weekly concept:Community Helpers

Small group projects related to Community Helpers are to be completed this week with the children.

Tuesday:High school students complete assigned duties as they supervise the children at the center

Wednesday: Preschool Fieldtrip. Students not going on the fieldtrip should report to the study hall assigned for their period—see study hall list on preschool doors.

Thursday:High school students complete assigned duties as they supervise the children at the center

Friday: Identify characteristics of Intellectual Development as it relates to the preschool age level.

HW:TEST on four Types of Development on Friday, April 14th (50 pts.)

PRESCHOOL II:

Complete assigned projects as independent study.Next graded project is due April 30th.Be prepared to teach your lesson on your assigned date.All project work should be completed by May 14th.

PRESCHOOL III:

Continue your elementary classroom assignment.Be sure to write in your journal and include the date for each entry.Remember to tutor the children who did below average in your testing and begin final testing after May 3rd.

Lesson plans for the week of April 19, 2010

PRESCHOOL I:

Monday: Demonstrate ability to utilize correct communication skills and apply positive guidance/discipline techniques with the children at the Center.Complete assigned duties as listed on the schedule sheet posted at the Center.

Weekly concept:Community Helpers

Small group projects related to Community Helpers are to be completed this week with the children.

Tuesday:High school students complete assigned duties as they supervise the children at the center

Wednesday:High school students complete assigned duties as they supervise the children at the center

Thursday:High school students complete assigned duties as they supervise the children at the center

Friday: TEST on Physical Development Notes only.Identify characteristics of social development and how it relates to the preschool age level.

HW:Complete Observation II

PRESCHOOL II:

Complete assigned projects as independent study.Next graded project is due April 30th.Be prepared to teach your lesson on your assigned date.

PRESCHOOL III:

Begin your new elementary classroom assignment this week.Continue to write in your journal being sure to include the date for each entry.

Lesson plans for the week of April 5, 2010

PRESCHOOL I:

Monday: Demonstrate ability to utilize correct communication skills and apply positive guidance/discipline techniques with the children at the Center.Complete assigned duties as listed on the schedule sheet posted at the Center.

Weekly concept:Alphabet & Numbers

Small group projects related to Alphabet & Numbers are to be completed this week with the children.

Tuesday:High school students complete assigned duties as they supervise the children at the center

Wednesday:High school students complete assigned duties as they supervise the children at the center

Thursday:High school students complete assigned duties as they supervise the children at the center

Friday: Introduction to Development.Identify characteristics of physical development and how it relates to the preschool age level.

HW:Observation I due by April 15th

PRESCHOOL II:

Complete assigned projects as independent study.Next graded project is due April 16th.Be prepared to teach your lesson on your assigned date.

PRESCHOOL III:

Complete your present elementary classroom assignment this week.Continue to write in your journal being sure to include the date for each entry.Testing concepts should be completed and results charted and turned in for evaluation.

Lesson plans for the week of March 29, 2010

PRESCHOOL I:

Monday:Complete information on children

Tuesday: Identify the importance of Art in the preschool curriculum.

Wednesday:Identify the stages of art that children process through during the early years.Evaluate individual art drawings and report the stages to the class

Thursday:Test on Art material.Assign and discuss observations.

Friday:No School

PRESCHOOL II:

Complete assigned projects as independent study.Next graded project is due April 5th.Be prepared to do your projects and teach your lesson on your assigned dates.

PRESCHOOL III:

Continue your elementary classroom assignment this week.Continue to write in your journal being sure to include the date for each entry.All testing projects should be done by April 8th.

Lesson plans for the week of March 21, 2010

PRESCHOOL I:

Monday: Demonstrate ability to utilize correct communication skills and apply positive guidance/discipline techniques with the children at the Center.Complete assigned duties as listed on the schedule sheet posted at the Center.

Weekly concept:Spring Season

Small group projects related to Spring Season are to be completed this week with the children.

Tuesday:High school students complete assigned duties as they supervise the children at the center

Wednesday:High school students complete assigned duties as they supervise the children at the center

Thursday:High school students complete assigned duties as they supervise the children at the center

Friday: Preschool will be in session today.High school students complete assigned duties as they supervise the children at the center

PRESCHOOL II:

Complete assigned projects as independent study.Next graded project is due April 1st.Be prepared to complete your projects according to the weekly concept sheet and teach your lesson on your assigned day.

PRESCHOOL III:

Continue your elementary classroom work. Write in your journal being sure to include the date for each entry.Testing projects are to be done ASAP.

Lesson plans for the week of March 15, 2010

PRESCHOOL I:

Monday: Demonstrate ability to utilize correct communication skills and apply positive guidance/discipline techniques with the children at the Center.Complete assigned duties as listed on the schedule sheet posted at the Center.

Weekly concept:Colors & Shapes

Small group projects related to Colors & Shapes are to be completed this week with the children.

Tuesday:High school students complete assigned duties as they supervise the children at the center

Wednesday:High school students complete assigned duties as they supervise the children at the center

Thursday:High school students complete assigned duties as they supervise the children at the center

Friday:Preschool will be in session today.

HW:Evaluation of a child’s art drawing due March 26

PRESCHOOL II:

Complete assigned projects as independent study.Next graded project is due April 2nd.Be prepared to complete your projects on your assigned dates.

PRESCHOOL III:

Continue you elementary classroom work. Continue to write in your journal being sure to include the date for each entry as well as your observations, involvement, and comments. Complete your testing projects at the Preschool ASAP.Those who are teaching your lesson at Preschool this month be prepared on you assigned date.

Lesson plans for the week of March 8, 2010

PRESCHOOL I:

Monday: Demonstrate ability to utilize correct communication skills and apply positive guidance/discipline techniques with the children at the Center.Complete assigned duties as listed on the schedule sheet posted at the Center.

Weekly concept:Transportation

Small group projects related to Transportation are to be completed this week with the children.

Tuesday:High school students complete assigned duties as they supervise the children at the center

Wednesday:High school students complete assigned duties as they supervise the children at the center

Thursday:High school students complete assigned duties as they supervise the children at the center

Friday: Complete information on the children.Discuss lab experiences.

HW: Assign Art Drawing

PRESCHOOL II:

Complete assigned projects as independent study.Next graded project is due March 19th.Lesson Plan Folders are due by March 19th if not already turned in.Be prepared to complete your project on the assigned date.

PRESCHOOL III:

Continue your elementary classroom assignment.Be sure to date and write in your journal for each day you are at the elementary school.Journals are to be turned in by the end of the week for a quick review.

Lesson plans for the week of February 22, 2010

PRESCHOOL I:

Monday:Complete discussion and notes on Discipline

HW:Study for TEST on Discipline (50pts)

Tuesday: Share Discipline Observations. Complete Study Guide on Discipline as review for test.

Wednesday:TEST on Discipline has been changed until tomorrow (5/25/10). Today we will be Role Playing various activities as a way to prepare for actually working with the chlldren. Be sure to study and complete your Review questions in preparation for tomorrow's TEST (50 pts.)

Thursday: TEST on Discipline Unit (50 points)

Friday:Continue Role Playing

PRESCHOOL II:

Complete assigned projects as independent study. Next graded project is due March 5th. Be prepared to teach your lesson on your assigned date.

PRESCHOOL III:

Begin your new elementary classroom assignment this week. Write in your journal being sure to include the date for each entry

Lesson plans for the week of February 15, 2010

PRESCHOOL I:

Monday: TEST on Introduction to the Preschool Program materials.

Homework: Assign Discipline Observation

Tuesday: Introduce Discipline Unit. Teacher presentation and class notes on Freedom of Expression and Providing Alternatives.

Wednesday:Teacher presentation and class notes on Providing Directions and Limits and enforcing the Limits.

Thursday:Teacher presentation and class notes on Types of Punishments.

Friday: Review sheet on Discipline

Homework: Discipline Test on Monday, Feb. 22nd

PRESCHOOL II:

Complete assigned projects as independent study.Next graded project is due February 19th.

PRESCHOOL III:

Visit elementary schools on Tuesday. Begin your new elementary classroom assignment this week.Continue to write in your journal being sure to include the date for each entry.

Lesson plans for the week of February 8, 2010

PRESCHOOL I:

Monday: TEST on Introduction to the Preschool Program materials. Introduce
Discipline Unit.

Homework:Discipline Observation

Tuesday:Teacher presentation and class notes on Freedom of Expression and Providing Alternatives.

Wednesday:Teacher presentation and class notes on Providing Directions and Limits and enforcing the Limits.

Thursday:Teacher presentation and class notes on Types of Punishments.

Friday: Review sheet on Discipline

PRESCHOOL II:

Complete assigned projects as independent study.Next graded project is due February 19th.

PRESCHOOL III:

Begin your new elementary classroom assignment this week.Continue to write in your journal being sure to include the date for each entry.

Lesson plans for the week of February 1, 2010

PRESCHOOL I:

Monday:Assign and explain the small group projects and evaluate various samples.

Homework:Select, construct and evaluate a small group project suitable for the preschool level.

Tuesday:Use classroom resources to plan project ideas

Wednesday: Teacher presentation on Guides for Working with Children

Thursday:Complete Guide sheet information and review for test

Friday:Test on Introduction to the Preschool Program material. Introduction to Discipline Unit

PRESCHOOL II:

Complete assigned projects as independent study.Preschool II project Plan sheet is due Feb. 5th

PRESCHOOL III: Work on developing your lesson plan for teaching at Preschool.

Lesson plans for the week of January 25, 2010

PRESCHOOL I:

Monday:Define the term Preschool and identify characteristics of a quality center.Teacher presents with class notes.

Tuesday:Identify and demonstrate Daily Procedures used at preschool.Teacher presents with a review of the handout.

Wednesday:Complete Daily Procedures sheet.

Thursday:Assign and explain the small group and evaluate various samples.

Homework:Select, construct and evaluate a visual project suitable for the preschool age level.

Friday:Assign and explain the small group project and evaluate various samples.

Homework:Select, construct and evaluate a small group project suitable for the preschool level.

PRESCHOOL II:

Complete assigned projects as independent study.First graded project is due February 5th.

PRESCHOOL III:

Use classroom resources to develop your lesson plan and testing procedures.

Lesson plans for the week of January 18, 2010

PRESCHOOL I:

Monday:View Video.

Tuesday: Return and review papers.Discuss observation results.

Wednesday:Review grades and discuss comments on course.

Thursday:Introduction to the Preschool Course

Friday:Tour of Center

PRESCHOOL II:Begin researching ideas for projects and lesson

PRESCHOOL III:Begin researching ideas for projects and lesson

Lesson plans for the week of January 4, 2010

PRESCHOOL I:

Monday: Demonstrate ability to utilize correct communication skills and apply positive guidance/discipline techniques with the children at the Center.Complete assigned duties as listed on the schedule sheet posted at the Center.

Weekly concept:Graduation and End of Year PS II Projects

Small group projects related to Graduation are to be completed this week with the children.

Tuesday:High school students complete assigned duties as they supervise the children at the center.

Wednesday: High school students complete assigned duties as they supervise the children at the center.

Thursday: High school students complete assigned duties as they supervise the children at the center.

Friday:Discuss Children’s strengths and weaknesses according to the Observation II results

PRESCHOOL II:

Complete assigned projects as independent study.All projects need to be completed by Thursday January 7th.Be prepared to teach your lesson on your assigned date.

Lesson plans for the week of December 21, 2009

PRESCHOOL I:

Monday: Demonstrate ability to utilize correct communication skills and apply positive guidance/discipline techniques with the children at the Center.Complete assigned duties as listed on the schedule sheet posted at the Center.

Weekly concept:Winter

Small group projects related to Winter are to be completed this week with the children.

Tuesday: Review tests and projects.Clean Center

Wednesday: Discuss child observation results

Thursday:No School

Friday: Merry Christmas!See you next year.

PRESCHOOL II:

All independent study projects are due before Christmas vacation unless you are given approval by Mrs. Smith for a later date.

Lesson plans for the week of December 14, 2009

PRESCHOOL I:

Monday: Demonstrate ability to utilize correct communication skills and apply positive guidance/discipline techniques with the children at the Center.Complete assigned duties as listed on the schedule sheet posted at the Center.

Weekly concept:Winter Season

Small group projects related to Winter Season are to be completed this week with the children.

Tuesday:High school students complete assigned duties as they supervise the children at the center

Wednesday:High school students complete assigned duties as they supervise the children at the center

Thursday:High school students complete assigned duties as they supervise the children at the center

Friday: Return tests and discuss Child Observations

PRESCHOOL II:

Complete assigned projects as independent study.Next graded project is due December 18th.Be prepared to teach your lesson on your assigned date.

Lesson plans for the week of December 7, 2009

PRESCHOOL I:

Monday: Demonstrate ability to utilize correct communication skills and apply positive guidance/discipline techniques with the children at the Center.Complete assigned duties as listed on the schedule sheet posted at the Center.

Weekly concept:Bodies

Small group projects related to Bodies are to be completed this week with the children.

Tuesday:High school students complete assigned duties as they supervise the children at the center

Wednesday:High school students complete assigned duties as they supervise the children at the center

Thursday:High school students complete assigned duties as they supervise the children at the center

Friday: TEST on Four Types of Development.

PRESCHOOL II:

Complete assigned projects as independent study.Next graded project is due December 14th.Be prepared to teach your lesson on your assigned date.

Karen Smith

Lesson plans for the week of November 16, 2009

PRESCHOOL I:

Monday: Demonstrate ability to utilize correct communication skills and apply positive guidance/discipline techniques with the children at the Center.Complete assigned duties as listed on the schedule sheet posted at the Center.

Weekly concept:Food & Thanksgiving

Small group projects related to Food/Thanksgiving are to be completed this week with the children.

Tuesday:High school students complete assigned duties as they supervise the children at the center

Wednesday:High school students complete assigned duties as they supervise the children at the center

Thursday:High school students complete assigned duties as they supervise the children at the center

Friday: TEST on Physical Development Notes only.Identify characteristics of social development and how it relates to the preschool age level.

HW:Work on completing Observation II

PRESCHOOL II:

Complete assigned projects as independent study.Next graded project is due November 20th.Be prepared to teach your lesson on your assigned date.

Lesson plans for the week of November 9, 2010

PRESCHOOL I:

Monday: Demonstrate ability to utilize correct communication skills and apply positive guidance/discipline techniques with the children at the Center.Complete assigned duties as listed on the schedule sheet posted at the Center.

Weekly concept:Community Helpers

Small group projects related to Community Helpers are to be completed this week with the children.

Tuesday:High school students complete assigned duties as they supervise the children at the center

Wednesday:Preschool Fieldtrip-- AM 9:00-11:00 and PM 12:00-2:00 high school students not going on the fieldtrip should report to assigned study halls today during class time.

Thursday:High school students complete assigned duties as they supervise the children at the center

Friday: Physical Development Notes.Identify characteristics of physical development and how it relates to the preschool age level.Discuss Observation I results

HW:Observation I forms are due today.

TEST on Physical Development notes next Friday Nov. 20th

PRESCHOOL II:

Complete assigned projects as independent study.Next graded project is due Nov.20th.Be prepared to teach your lesson on your assigned date. Continue to complete Observation II forms.

Lesson plans for the week of November 2, 2009

PRESCHOOL I:

Monday: Demonstrate ability to utilize correct communication skills and apply positive guidance/discipline techniques with the children at the Center.Complete assigned duties as listed on the schedule sheet posted at the Center.

Weekly concept:Community Helpers

Small group projects related to Community Helpers are to be completed this week with the children.

Tuesday:High school students complete assigned duties as they supervise the children at the center

Wednesday:High school students complete assigned duties as they supervise the children at the center

Thursday:High school students complete assigned duties as they supervise the children at the center

Friday:Review lab experiences.Review the four types of development.Identify typical physical development for the preschool age.

Homework:Continue observations.Observation I is due Thursday Nov. 12th

PRESCHOOL II:

Complete assigned projects as independent study.Next graded project is due November 6th.Be prepared to teach your lesson and mini lesson on your assigned dates.

Lesson plans for the week of October 26, 2009

PRESCHOOL I:

Monday: Demonstrate ability to utilize correct communication skills and apply positive guidance/discipline techniques with the children at the Center.Complete assigned duties as listed on the schedule sheet posted at the Center.

Weekly concept:Fall Season

Small group projects related to Fall Season are to be completed this week with the children.

Tuesday:High school students complete assigned duties as they supervise the children at the center

Wednesday:High school students complete assigned duties as they supervise the children at the center

Thursday:High school students complete assigned duties as they supervise the children at the center

Friday: TEST on Art for children.Identify the Four Types of Development.

HW:Observe assigned child and complete Observation I sheet -due Thursday, Nov.12th.

PRESCHOOL II:

Complete assigned projects as independent study.Next graded project is due Nov. 6th.Be prepared to teach your lesson and mini lesson on your assigned date.

Lesson plans for the week of October 19, 2009

PRESCHOOL I:

Monday: Demonstrate ability to utilize correct communication skills and apply positive guidance/discipline techniques with the children at the Center.Complete assigned duties as listed on the schedule sheet posted at the Center.

Weekly concept:Alphabet/Numbers

Small group projects related to Alphabet/Numbers are to be completed this week with the children.

Tuesday:High school students complete assigned duties as they supervise the children at the center

Wednesday:High school students complete assigned duties as they supervise the children at the center

Thursday:High school students complete assigned duties as they supervise the children at the center

Friday: Complete Art Notes-Stages of Art

HW: Test on Art next Friday, October 30th

PRESCHOOL II:

Complete assigned projects as independent study.Next graded project is due October 23rd.Be prepared to teach your lesson on your assigned date.

Lesson plans for the week of October 12, 2009

PRESCHOOL I:

Monday: Demonstrate ability to utilize correct communication skills and apply positive guidance/discipline techniques with the children at the Center.Complete assigned duties as listed on the schedule sheet posted at the Center.

Weekly concept:Colors & Shapes

Small group projects related to Colors & Shapes are to be completed this week with the children.

Tuesday:High school students complete assigned duties as they supervise the children at the center

Wednesday:High school students complete assigned duties as they supervise the children at the center

Thursday:High school students complete assigned duties as they supervise the children at the center

Friday: Complete notes/discussion on Art and Children

HW: Child’s Art drawing due today

PRESCHOOL II:

Complete assigned projects as independent study.Next graded project is due October 23rd.Be prepared to teach your lesson on your assigned date.

Lesson plans for the week of October 5, 2009

PRESCHOOL I:

Monday: Demonstrate ability to utilize correct communication skills and apply positive guidance/discipline techniques with the children at the Center.Complete assigned duties as listed on the schedule sheet posted at the Center.

Weekly concept:Transportation

Small group projects related to Transportation are to be completed this week with the children.

Tuesday:High school students complete assigned duties as they supervise the children at the center

Wednesday:High school students complete assigned duties as they supervise the children at the center

Thursday:High school students complete assigned duties as they supervise the children at the center

Friday: Identify the importance of art in the preschool curriculum

HW:Evaluation of a child’s art drawing due Friday Oct. 16th.

PRESCHOOL II:

Complete assigned projects as independent study.Next graded project is due April 9th.Be prepared to teach your classroom projects on their assigned week.

Lesson plans for the week of September 28, 2009

PRESCHOOL I:

Monday: Continue Role Playing.

Tuesday: Complete Role Plays. Review Orientation Day procedures and first day duties and activities.

Wednesday:Parent & Child Orientation

Thursday: Demonstrate ability to utilize correct communication skills and apply positive guidance/discipline techniques with the children at the Center.Complete assigned duties as listed on the schedule sheet posted at the Center.

Weekly concept: Beginning School

Friday: Review lab experiences. Identify and describe important and unique characteristics of each child enrolled in the preschool.

PRESCHOOL II:

Continue to work on assigned projects as independent study.Next graded project is due October 9th.Be prepared to complete your projects and lessons on your assigned days.

Lesson plans for the week of September 21, 2009

PRESCHOOL I:

Monday:Teacher presentation and class notes on Enforcing Limits

HW: Complete Discipline Review Sheet

Tuesday: TEST on Discipline unit (50 pts)

Wednesday:Identify characteristics of a good storybook for young children and correct reading techniques. Handout:Literature for children

Thursday:Read and evaluate children’s books.

Friday:TEST on Literature notes.Demonstrate and evaluate various routine activities done daily at preschool. Role-play assigned teacher situations

PRESCHOOL II:

Complete assigned projects as independent study.Next graded project is due September 25th.Be prepared to teach your lesson on your assigned date.

Lesson plans for the week of September 14, 2009

PRESCHOOL I:

Monday: Teacher presentation on Guides for Working with Children

Tuesday: Complete positive guidance activities and work on selecting project ideas using classroom resources

Homework:Small group sample and planning sheet are due on Sept. 18th for 3rd and 7th periods

Wednesday:TEST on Introduction to the Preschool Program materials.Introduce Discipline Unit

Homework:Discipline Observation

Thursday: Teacher presentation and class notes on Freedom of Expression and Providing Alternatives

Friday:Teacher presentation and class notes on Providing Directions and Limits and enforcing the Limits.

PRESCHOOL II:

Work on assigned projects.Next project is due Sept. 25th

Lesson plans for the week of September 7, 2009

PRESCHOOL I:

Monday:No School

Tuesday:Assign and explain the visual project and evaluate various samples.

Homework:Construct and evaluate a visual project suitable for the preschool age level.

Handouts:Visual Assignment and Weekly Concept Sheet

Wednesday:Assign and explain the small group project and evaluate various samples.

Homework:Construct, present, and evaluate a small group project suitable for the preschool level.

Handouts:Small Group Planning Sheet and Evaluation Sheet

Thursday:Use classroom resources to plan Project ideas

Friday:Continue using resources to plan Project ideas

PRESCHOOL II:

Work on assigned projects as independent study. Assist preparing center for new semester

Karen Smith

Lesson plans for the week of August 31, 2009

PRESCHOOL I:

Monday: Introduction to the Preschool class.Identify course requirements, grading procedures, and lab evaluations.Complete schedule cards

Tuesday:Identify location and purpose of equipment and learning centers during a tour of the preschool.

Wednesday:Define the term Preschool and identify characteristics of a quality center.Teacher presentation and class notes.

Thursday:Identify and demonstrate Daily Procedures used at preschool.Teacher presentation with a review of the handout.

Friday:Complete Daily Procedures sheet.

PRESCHOOL II:

Assist preparing center for new semester.Review classroom resources for project ideas.

Karen Smith

Lesson plans for the week of May 18, 2009

PRESCHOOL I:

Monday:(Senior Finals Schedule) Discuss Child Observations I & II Results

Tuesday:(Senior Finals Schedule) Discuss Child Observations I & II Results

Wednesday: Complete evaluation of the course. Discuss various types of child care centers

Thursday: (Underclassmen Finals Schedule) Clean and organize center.

Friday: (Underclassmen Finals Schedule) Clean and organize center.

PRESCHOOL II:All project papers due by 15th. Clean and organize center

PRESCHOOL III: All project papers due by 15th. Clean and organize center

Lesson plans for the week of May 11, 2009

PRESCHOOL I:

Monday: Demonstrate ability to utilize correct communication skills and apply positive guidance/discipline techniques with the children at the Center.Complete assigned duties as listed on the schedule sheet posted at the Center.

Weekly concept:Graduation

Small group projects related to Graduation are to be completed this week with the children.

Tuesday:High school students complete assigned duties as they supervise the children at the center

Wednesday:High school students complete assigned duties as they supervise the children at the center

Thursday:Preschool Graduation

Friday:Discuss Observations I and II.

PRESCHOOL II:

Complete assigned projects as independent study.All projects are due by May 15th.

PRESCHOOL III:

Continue to write in your journal being sure to include the date for each entry.All project work is due by May 15th.

Lesson plans for the week of May 4, 2009

PRESCHOOL I:

Monday: Demonstrate ability to utilize correct communication skills and apply positive guidance/discipline techniques with the children at the Center.Complete assigned duties as listed on the schedule sheet posted at the Center.

Weekly concept:Animals/Summer

Small group projects related to Animals/Summer are to be completed this week with the children.

Tuesday:High school students complete assigned duties as they supervise the children at the center

Wednesday:High school students complete assigned duties as they supervise the children at the center

Thursday:High school students complete assigned duties as they supervise the children at the center

Friday: (Early Dismissal) Return and review tests.

PRESCHOOL II:

Complete assigned projects as independent study.All graded projects are due by May 15th.Be prepared to teach your lesson on your assigned date.

PRESCHOOL III:

Continue your elementary classroom assignment.. Continue to write in your journal being sure to include the date for each entry.Second testing project is due by May 15th.

Lesson plans for the week of April 27, 2009

PRESCHOOL I:

Monday: Demonstrate ability to utilize correct communication skills and apply positive guidance/discipline techniques with the children at the Center.Complete assigned duties as listed on the schedule sheet posted at the Center.

Weekly concept:Animals

Small group projects related to Animals are to be completed this week with the children.

Tuesday:High school students complete assigned duties as they supervise the children at the center

Wednesday:High school students complete assigned duties as they supervise the children at the center

Thursday:High school students complete assigned duties as they supervise the children at the center

Friday: Return and review Tests

HW: All projects need to be completed by May 12th.Preschool graduation will be on the 14th

PRESCHOOL II:

Complete assigned projects as independent study.Next graded project is due May 1st.Be prepared to teach your lesson on your assigned date.

PRESCHOOL III:

Continue your elementary classroom experiences.Continue to write in your journal being sure to include the date for each entry.Complete your final testing project by May 12th.

Lesson plans for the week of April 20, 2009

PRESCHOOL I:

Monday: Demonstrate ability to utilize correct communication skills and apply positive guidance/discipline techniques with the children at the Center.Complete assigned duties as listed on the schedule sheet posted at the Center.

Weekly concept:Community Helpers

Small group projects related to Community Helpers are to be completed this week with the children.

Tuesday: Fieldtrip

Wednesday:High school students complete assigned duties as they supervise the children at the center

Thursday:High school students complete assigned duties as they supervise the children at the center

Friday: TEST on Four Types of Development (50 points).

Observation II paper due today

PRESCHOOL II:

Complete assigned projects as independent study.Next graded project is due May 1st.Be prepared to teach your lesson on your assigned date.

PRESCHOOL III:

Continue with your lab work in the elementary classroom.Continue to write in your journal being sure to include the date for each entry.Be prepared to teach your lesson on your assigned day.

HW:Plan to retest the children during the month of May.

Lesson plans for the week of April 13, 2009

PRESCHOOL I:

Monday: Demonstrate ability to utilize correct communication skills and apply positive guidance/discipline techniques with the children at the Center.Complete assigned duties as listed on the schedule sheet posted at the Center.

Weekly concept:Community Helpers

Small group projects related to Community Helpers are to be completed this week with the children.

Tuesday:High school students complete assigned duties as they supervise the children at the center

Wednesday:High school students complete assigned duties as they supervise the children at the center

Thursday:High school students complete assigned duties as they supervise the children at the center

Friday: TEST on Physical Development Notes only.Identify characteristics of social development and how it relates to the preschool age level.

HW:TEST on four Types of Development next Friday

PRESCHOOL II:

Complete assigned projects as independent study.Next graded project is due April 17th.Be prepared to teach your lesson on your assigned date.

PRESCHOOL III:

Begin your new elementary classroom assignment this week.Continue to write in your journal being sure to include the date for each entry

Lesson plans for the week of April 6, 2009

PRESCHOOL I:

Monday:Identify characteristics of Physical Development as it relates to the preschool child.Teacher presentation with class discussion and notes..

Homework:Physical Test on Wednesday

Tuesday:Identify characteristics of Emotional Development as it relates to the preschool child.Teacher presentation with class discussion and notes.

Wednesday:Test on Physical notes.Identify characteristics of Social Development as it relates to the preschool child.Teacher presentation with class discussion and notes.

Thursday: Discuss lab situations.Review of Development Information.

Friday:No School

PRESCHOOL II:

Continue working on assigned projects as independent study.Next project is due April 17th.Complete Observation I (due April 15th) and Observation II (due April 24th)

PRESCHOOL III:

Begin new Elementary classroom on April 13th.Continue to write in journal for each day at elementary classroom.Be prepared to teach your lesson on assigned day.

Lesson plans for the week of March 30, 2009

PRESCHOOL I:

Monday: Demonstrate ability to utilize correct communication skills and apply positive guidance/discipline techniques with the children at the Center.Complete assigned duties as listed on the schedule sheet posted at the Center.

Weekly concept:Spring Season

Small group projects related to Spring are to be completed this week with the children.

Tuesday:High School students complete assigned duties as they supervise the children at the center.

Wednesday: High School students complete assigned duties as they supervise the children at the center.

Thursday: High School students complete assigned duties as they supervise the children at the center.

Friday: High School students complete assigned duties as they supervise the children at the center.

PRESCHOOL II:

Continue lab work and complete assigned projects and activities.Next project is due April 3rd.

PRESCHOOL III:

Continue preschool lab work.Prepare to begin your new elementary classroom experience on April 13th.

Lesson plans for the week of March 23, 2009

PRESCHOOL I:

Monday: Demonstrate ability to utilize correct communication skills and apply positive guidance/discipline techniques with the children at the Center.Complete assigned duties as listed on the schedule sheet posted at the Center.

Weekly concept: our Bodies

Small group projects related to Our Bodies are to be completed this week with the children.

Tuesday: High school students complete assigned duties and projects as they supervise the children at the center.

Wednesday: High school students complete assigned duties and projects as they supervise the children at the center.

Thursday: High school students complete assigned duties and projects as they supervise the children at the center.

Friday: TEST on Art.Review lab experiences.Assign Observations

PRESCHOOL II:

Continue lab work and complete assigned projects and activities.Next project is due April 3rd.

PRESCHOOL III:

Continue working at elementary classroom.You will begin your new classroom on March 30th.Continue making entries in your journal.

Karen Smith

Lesson plans for the week of March 16, 2009

PRESCHOOL I:

Monday: Demonstrate ability to utilize correct communication skills and apply positive guidance/discipline techniques with the children at the Center.Complete assigned duties as listed on the schedule sheet posted at the Center.

Weekly concept:Alphabet/Numbers

Small group projects related to Alphabet/Number are to be completed this week with the children.

Tuesday: Identify the importance of art in the preschool curriculum and how to provide good art experiences for children.Teacher will give presentation along with discussion and notes.

Wednesday:Identify the six stages of art children progress through during the first ten years of life.

Thursday:Complete art notes.Complete art drawing write-up in class.

Friday: High school students complete assigned duties and projects as they supervise the children at the center.Next project is due March 20th.

PRESCHOOL II:

Continue to work on assigned projects as independent study.Next project is due March 20th.

PRESCHOOL III:

Work on assigned projects as independent study.Continue your elementary classroom work being sure to write experiences and observations in your journal each day.Journal is due March 20th.

Testing project results are due March 20th

Lesson plans for the week of March 9, 2009

PRESCHOOL I:

Monday: Demonstrate ability to utilize correct communication skills and apply positive guidance/discipline techniques with the children at the Center.Complete assigned duties as listed on the schedule sheet posted at the Center.

Weekly concept:Colors/Shapes

Small group projects related to Colors/Shapes are to be completed this week with the children.

Tuesday:High School students complete assigned duties as they supervise the children at the center.

Wednesday: High School students complete assigned duties as they supervise the children at the center.

Thursday: High School students complete assigned duties as they supervise the children at the center.

Friday: (Early Dismissal) Review lab experiences.Introduction to Art Lesson.

PRESCHOOL II:

Continue to work on assigned projects as independent study and assigned duties during lab.Next assignment is due March 20th

PRESCHOOL III:

Continue to work on assigned projects as independent study.Continue your elementary classroom work being sure to write experiences and observations in your journal each day.Testing project needs to be completed and the report turned in by March 20th.

Lesson plans for the week of March 2, 2009

PRESCHOOL I:

Monday: Demonstrate ability to utilize correct communication skills and apply positive guidance/discipline techniques with the children at the Center.Complete assigned duties as listed on the schedule sheet posted at the Center.

Weekly concept:Transportation

Small group projects related to Transportation are to be completed this week with the children.

Tuesday:High school students complete assigned duties and projects as they supervise children at the center

Wednesday: High school students complete assigned duties and projects as they supervise children at the center

Thursday: High school students complete assigned duties and projects as they supervise children at the center

Friday: High school students complete assigned duties and projects as they supervise children at the center

PRESCHOOL II:

Continue to work on assigned projects as independent study.Next assignment is due March 6th (Lesson Plan folder needs to be completed and handed in by March 6th)

PRESCHOOL III:

Continue to work on assigned projects s independent study.Continue your elementary classroom work being sure to write experiences and observations in your journal each day.Start your testing and have it completed and the report turned in by March 20th.

Lesson plans for the week of February 23, 2009

PRESCHOOL I:

Monday: Orientation Day

Tuesday: Demonstrate ability to utilize correct communication skills and apply positive guidance/discipline techniques with the children at the Center.Complete assigned duties as listed on the schedule sheet posted at the Center.

Weekly concept:Beginning School

Small group projects related to Beginning School are to be completed this week with the children.

Wednesday: High school students complete assigned duties as they work with thepreschool children at the center.

Thursday: High school students complete assigned duties as they work with thepreschool children at the center.

Friday: Review lab experiences.Identify and describe important and unique characteristic of each child enrolled in the preschool.

PRESCHOOL II:

Continue to work on assigned projects as independent study.Next assignment is due March 6th (Lesson Plans due by that date)

PRESCHOOL III:

Continue to work on assigned projects as independent study.Continue your elementary classroom work being sure to write experiences and observations in your journal each day.Start your testing and have it completed and the report turned in by March 20th.

Karen Smith

Lesson plans for the week of February 16, 2009

PRESCHOOL I:

Monday:Demonstrate and evaluate various routine activities done daily at preschool.Role play assigned teacher situations.

Tuesday:Identify characteristics of a good storybook for young children and correct reading techniques.

Wednesday:Read and evaluate various books suitable for the preschool age and practice reading skills.

Thursday:QUIZ on Literature.Continue role playing.

Friday:Review schedule for Orientation Day on Monday and review duty schedule for next week.Finish role-playing.

PRESCHOOL II:

Assist preparing center for new semester.Continue to work on assigned projects as independent study.Next project is due February 20th.

PRESCHOOL III:

Work on assigned projects as independent study.Continue elementary classroom work being sure to write experiences and observations in your journal, Be prepared to begin your testing project with the preschoolers during the second week of preschool.

Lesson plans for the week of February 9, 2009

PRESCHOOL I:

Monday:Teacher presentation and class notes on Enforcing Limits

Tuesday: Work on selecting and preparing project ideas using classroom resources.

Wednesday: Review for test

Thursday:TEST on Discipline unit (50 points) STUDY!

Friday:Identify characteristics of a good storybook for young children and correct reading techniques.

PRESCHOOL II:

Continue to work on assigned projects as independent study.

HW:Next project is due Feb. 20th

PRESCHOOL III:

Begin working at your assigned elementary classroom.

HW:Write in your journal experiences and observations of teaching techniques at the elementary level.Prepare your lesson plan folder on your assigned topic.Also prepare your testing project to be done the first two weeks of preschool.

Karen Smith

Lesson plans for the week of February 2, 2009

PRESCHOOL I:

Monday:Assign and explain the visual project and evaluate various samples.

Homework:Construct and evaluate a visual project suitable for the preschool age level.

Tuesday: Utilize classroom resources to select and develop project ideas.

Wednesday: Teacher presentation on Democratic Discipline and class notes on Freedom of Expression and Providing Alternatives.

Thursday: Teacher presentation and class notes on Providing Directions and Limits and Enforcing the Limits.

Friday:Teacher presentation on Types of Punishment

Homework:Review Sheet to be completed

PRESCHOOL II:

Assist preparing center for new semester.Work on assigned projects as independent study.

PRESCHOOL III:

Work on assigned projects as independent study.Assist preparing center for new semester.

Lesson plans for the week of January 26, 2009

PRESCHOOL I:

Monday:Teacher presentation on Guides for Working with Children.

Tuesday:Complete Daily Procedures Handout.Practice Positive Guidance Statements.

Wednesday:Assign and explain the visual project and evaluate various samples.

Homework:Construct and evaluate a visual project suitable for the preschool age level.

Thursday:Assign and explain the small group project and evaluate various samples.

Homework:Construct, present, and evaluate a small group project suitable for the preschool level.

Friday:TEST on Introduction to the Program (notes and handouts).

PRESCHOOL II:

Work on assigned projects as independent study.Assist preparing center for new semester.

PRESCHOOL III:

Work on assigned projects as independent study.Assist preparing center for new semester.

Lesson plans for the week of January 12, 2009

PRESCHOOL I:

Monday: Demonstrate ability to utilize correct communication skills and apply positive guidance/discipline techniques with the children at the Center.Complete assigned duties as listed on the schedule sheet posted at the Center.

Weekly concept:Graduation

Small group projects related to Graduation are to be completed this week with the children.

Tuesday: Prepare for preschool graduation this afternoon

Wednesday:Complete course evaluation.Clean and set up center for next semester

Thursday: Introduction to Preschool Course

Friday: Tour of center

PRESCHOOL II:

Assist preparing center for new semester

PRESCHOOL III:

Finish elementary classroom experiences this week.

Karen Smith

Lesson plans for the week of January 5, 2009

PRESCHOOL I:

Monday: Demonstrate ability to utilize correct communication skills and apply positive guidance/discipline techniques with the children at the Center.Complete assigned duties as listed on the schedule sheet posted at the Center.

Weekly concept:Graduation

Small group projects related to Graduation are to be completed this week with the children.

Tuesday: High school students complete assigned duties and project work as they work with the preschool children at the center.

Wednesday: High school students complete assigned duties and project work as they work with the preschool children at the center.

Thursday:Read chapter #21 and complete study guide questions

Friday:Identify various types of child care services available and discuss the pros and cons of each.

Clean and prepare center for graduation.

PRESCHOOL II:

Assist preparing center for graduation

PRESCHOOL III:

Finish elementary classroom experiences this week.

Journals are due Monday.Testing reports are due Wednesday.

Karen Smith

Lesson plans for the week of December 8, 2008

PRESCHOOL I:

Monday: Demonstrate ability to utilize correct communication skills and apply positive guidance/discipline techniques with the children at the Center.Complete assigned duties as listed on the schedule sheet posted at the Center.

Weekly concept:Bodies

Small group projects related to Bodies are to be completed this week with the children.

Tuesday:High school students complete assigned duties as they work with the preschool children at the center.

Wednesday: High school students complete assigned duties as they work with the preschool children at the center.

Thursday: High school students complete assigned duties as they work with the preschool children at the center.

Friday: Review lab experiences.TEST on Four Types of Development (50 points).Study your notes!!!

PRESCHOOL II:

Continue to complete your assigned projects.All are due by Dec. 23 unless a later date is approved by the teacher.

PRESCHOOL III:

Continue your lab experiences at the elementary school.Journal writings are due by Dec. 23rd.Be sure to collect your second testing data before Dec. 23rd.Your last testing report is due Jan. 2nd.

Karen Smith

Lesson plans for the week of December 8, 2008

PRESCHOOL I:

Monday: Demonstrate ability to utilize correct communication skills and apply positive guidance/discipline techniques with the children at the Center.Complete assigned duties as listed on the schedule sheet posted at the Center.

Weekly concept:Bodies

Small group projects related to Bodies are to be completed this week with the children.

Tuesday:High school students complete assigned duties as they work with the preschool children at the center.

Wednesday: High school students complete assigned duties as they work with the preschool children at the center.

Thursday: High school students complete assigned duties as they work with the preschool children at the center.

Friday: Review lab experiences.TEST on Four Types of Development (50 points).Study your notes!!!

PRESCHOOL II:

Continue to complete your assigned projects.All are due by Dec. 23 unless a later date is approved by the teacher.

PRESCHOOL III:

Continue your lab experiences at the elementary school.Journal writings are due by Dec. 23rd.Be sure to collect your second testing data before Dec. 23rd.Your last testing report is due Jan. 2nd.

Karen Smith

Lesson plans for the week of December 2, 2008

PRESCHOOL I:

Monday: Demonstrate ability to utilize correct communication skills and apply positive guidance/discipline techniques with the children at the Center.Complete assigned duties as listed on the schedule sheet posted at the Center.

Weekly concept:Animals

Small group projects related to Animals are to be completed this week with the children.

Tuesday: High school students complete assigned duties with the children as they supervise and work with the children

Wednesday: High school students complete assigned duties with the children as they supervise and work with the children

Thursday: High school students complete assigned duties with the children as they supervise and work with the children

Friday: Review lab experiences. Discuss project work

PRESCHOOL II:Complete independent study projects as assigned.Next project is due Dec. 5th.Be sure you are prepared to teach your lesson on your assigned day.

PRESCHOOL III:Continue your elementary classroom work and be sure to make entries in your journal.Also be prepared for teaching your lesson day.You can begin doing your second testing this week so you will have your results before Christmas vacation.

Lesson plans for the week of November 24, 2008

PRESCHOOL I:

Monday:Identify characteristics of Emotional Development and how it relates to the preschool age.

Homework: Complete childhood fear paper

Tuesday:Review four types of Development papers

Wednesday:Clean center materials/areas

Thursday:HAPPY THANKSGIVING

Friday:No school

PRESCHOOL II:

Work on completing assigned projects as independent study.Next project is due Dec 5th.

PRESCHOOL III:

Continue elementary lab experiences and writing in your journal (due December 23)

Lesson plans for the week of November 17, 2008

PRESCHOOL I:

Monday: Demonstrate ability to utilize correct communication skills and apply positive guidance/discipline techniques with the children at the Center.Complete assigned duties as listed on the schedule sheet posted at the Center.

Weekly concept:Animals

Small group projects related to Animals are to be completed this week with the children.

Tuesday:High school students complete assigned duties as they supervise and work with the children at the center

Wednesday:High school students complete assigned duties as they supervise and work with the children at the center

Thursday:High school students complete assigned duties as they supervise and work with the children at the center

Friday: Review lab experiences.Identify emotional development and how it applies to the preschool child.

Homework: Observation II due Friday, Nov. 21st

PRESCHOOL II:

Continue working on assigned projects as independent study.Remember Observation I is due Nov. 21st.Be prepared and ready to teach your lesson on your assigned day (check dates on chart posted on high school bulletin board at preschool).Next project is due Friday, Nov. 21st.

PRESCHOOL III:

Complete assigned projects as independent study.Continue working at your new elementary assignment.Be sure to make daily journal entries including observation of children’s behaviors, teaching techniques and project ideas.