1. Topic-
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| Day and Night- differentiating between the different times of day
and the items/images associated with each |
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2. Content-
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Children will talk about the different items/activities/ feelings/
images they associate with the nighttime. In addition to time, children
will focus on enhancing counting skills as they count various objects
associated with the night sky.
Keywords: moon, stars, dark |
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3. Goals: Aims/Outcomes-
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1.Children will be able to successfully count from 1-10.
2.Children will know and understand the differences between day and
night.
3.Children will successfully identify objects associated with the
evening time of day. |
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4. Objectives-
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1.Children will successfully (and with guidance) count the objects
shown in the book.
2. Children will create a nighttime sky of their own using paper and
crayons.
3. Children will successfully count the objects shown in their own
picture. |
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5. Materials and Aids-
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Book: Goodnight Moon 123- A counting book
based on the book by Margaret Wise Brown
pictures by Clement Hurd |
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6. Procedures/Methods-
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A. Introduction-
1.Children will sit in a circle in preparation to read the story.
2.Children will be guided in a discussion about the different things
they see in the sky during the evening portion of the day.
3.Children will continue the discussion and talk about the things
they do at home at night. |
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B. Development-
1. Teacher will wrap up discussion by explaining that we will be
reading a story all about the nighttime.
2.Teacher will read the story slowly and encourage children to count
along after each phrase has been read.
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C. Practice-
1.Teacher and children will talk about what has been read making
sure that each child is aware of the main focus of the book.
2.Children will be guided to a table area with crayons and pre-cut
circles.
3.Children will be able to draw what they see in their nighttime skies. |
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D. Independent Practice-
| As children work, teachers will float amongst the table asking children
to explain what is that they see in their evening skies. |
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E. Accommodations (Differentiated Instruction)-
| Should children need more explanation, teachers should be floating
amongst the table to guide the children in further discussion about
the evening and what they see, hear, feel. |
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F. Checking for understanding-
1.Teachers should listen to the conversations taking place amongst
the children concerning the book, concept, and project.
2. Children should be asked questions such as "Can you tell me about
what you've drawn in your nighttime sky?" to ensure that they have
grasped the concept. |
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G. Closure-
1. Children should be able to make any final comments or thoughts
that they have about the project, the evening, or the differences
between day and night.
2. The teacher should give final concluding remarks being sure to
include some of the keywords and explain to children that their art
work will be hung up in the classroom or placed in their personal
areas for parents and guardians to see. |
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7. Evaluation-
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| The teacher should review the pieces of artwork to ensure that each
child has grasped the concept and understands some of the objects
associated with the "night" such as stars, moon, and darkness. |
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8. Teacher Reflection-
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| The teacher, after careful reflection, may choose to carry out the
project a bit differently the next time they have children repeat
this specific project. They may incorporate different materials and
supplies to use to create an even more exciting nighttime sky. |
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