Early Childhood Education
Learning Experience Template
Name: Erik Quillen Lesson Title: Introducing Drama
Date: 4/7/24 Grade Level:Toddler Circle one: ECE PKSN
Standard(s)/Guideline(s): Cognitive Development, Strand: Cognitive Flexibility, Statement: 4.a.- Develops ability to be flexible in own thinking and
behavior.
Standard(s)/Guideline(s): Creative Development, Strand: Creativity and Play, Statement: 2.a.- Develops ability to express new ideas through imaginative
and inventive play.
Pre-assessment of current knowledge: This lesson is being approached as if the information is brand new to the students. Students will learn the
concepts to develop an understanding of imaginative play.
Instructional Objectives (1-2) Assessment of Student Learning Learning Experience
One/Two Assessed Instructional Identify Evidence: (What will you collect or record as data Academic Language:
Objective(s): The student will be to demonstrate students have met your objective(s) and
able to... skill?) I will voice record the lesson plan to later form Drama, role-playing, imagination, narrative, character
Students will be able to understand anecdotal notes. These anecdotal notes will show proof of development, setting, plot, conflict.
basic concepts of drama such as students meeting objectives through peer-to-peer
role playing and storytelling. interactions along with questions answered through my
prompting. I will track the development of communication
Students will be able to and social skills, along with creativity, imagination, and
demonstrate creativity and understanding of role playing and storytelling.
imagination through dramatic play. Procedural steps:
Intro:
• Greet the children warmly and gather them in a
circle.
• Introduce the topic of drama: "Today, we're going to
One Assessed Developmental Program Monitoring: (How will you aggregate or compile have fun pretending and using our imagination to act
Skill: your evidence into a class or group view?) out stories."
I will use the anecdotal notes to track whether further Warm-up:
Students will develop instruction is needed. • Lead a quick movement activity to energize the
communication and social skills children, such as "Simon Says" or "Dance Freeze."
through group activities. • Encourage them to use big movements and express
themselves freely.
Storytime:
• I would then find a picture book with vibrant
Differentiation: Visual aids, flexible roles, sensory illustrations and simple characters.
Safety Considerations: Adult exploration, adapted materials, peer support.
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Early Childhood Education
Learning Experience Template
supervision, safe props, clear • Read the story aloud, pausing occasionally to ask
space, role-playing guidelines. questions and encourage participation.
• Discuss key elements of the story, such as the
setting, characters, and plot.
• Connect ideas from the story to dramatic play.
Dramatic play:
• Set up different dramatic play centers around the
room, each focusing on a different theme or scenario
(e.g., kitchen area, doctor's office, construction site).
• Provide dress-up clothes and props relevant to each
theme.
• Encourage children to explore the centers freely,
pretending to be different characters and engaging in
imaginative play.
• Circulate among the centers, offering guidance and
joining in the play when appropriate.
Closing:
• Bring the children back to the circle and facilitate a
brief discussion about their experiences during the
lesson.
Authentic Materials: (Describe authentic real-life, hands-on
materials.)
Picture books, dress-up clothes, props, music.
Adult Roles:
Lead discussion, facilitate clothes and materials, read story
and provide questions.
Resources & References:
Reflection: (What have you learned about your students? How will this inform future instruction?)
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