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Curriculum Area: Learning Objectives: Material/Equipment Needed: Preparation Introduce the Activity During the Activity Wrap-up and Transition
 * On which areas will the activity focus
 * The child will be able to do what? It should be specific and measurable. Try to avoid cognitive verbs (recognize, understand, etc.) and stick to physical verbs (list, discuss, point, count, etc.).
 * list materials needed for the activity
 * Describe the preparation needed to begin the activity: cut shapes, set out objects, etc. The activity should be ready to begin as the children arrive.
 * When will you introduce the activity? Circle Time? Have a couple children join you during free choice time?  Be specific.
 * What will you say that will create an interest or desire on the part of the child to participate? (Write out the words you will use)
 * How will you introduce the materials to use?
 * Are there any skills you need to demonstrate (direct instruction)?
 * Are there any guidance issues/safety issues that you need to make children aware of? *How/what will you say?
 * How will you get them started?
 * How will you support children as they begin using the materials?
 * What opened ended questions will you ask to stimulate thought and conversation? State what you will say/ask.
 * How will you encourage children to work together? What specifically will you say?
 * How will you support individual children? What specifically will you do or say?
 * What additional materials will you have on hand to expand or enrich the experience?
 * How will you give the children a warning that the activity will soon end?
 * How will you involve the children in the cleanup process?
 * How will you transition children to the next activity? Where will they go next? How will they be excused to get there?  Will someone accompany them or be waiting for them?  Will they have to wait?  If so, what will they be doing while they wait?  Think things through
 * Are there any other considerations for ending this activity?