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Preschool Lesson Plans 

On this page, you will find learning experiences for children ages 5 to Kindergarten. The experiences support the development of different domains, such as language and literacy, cognition and general knowledge, socio-emotional, executive function, and anti-bias education. 

Language and Literacy - Making Applesauce 

Learning Standards 

Washington State Early Learning and Development Guidelines (ELDG) (2012). Communicating (literacy). https://www.dcyf.wa.gov/sites/default/files/pubs/EL_0015.pdf. ­­­­

Outcomes 

  • The children will understand that we can communicate ideas and thoughts with symbols.

  • The children will form letters and show increasing knowledge of letters and sounds.

  • The children will copy signs, labels, names, and words.

  • The student will write simple sentences like recipes, lists, cards, letters, etc. 

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Cognition and General Knowledge - Weighing Objects and Making Charts 

Learning Standards 

Washington State Early Learning and Development Guidelines (ELDG) (2012). 6. Learning about my world. Knowledge (cognition). https://www.dcyf.wa.gov/sites/default/files/pubs/EL_0015.pdf. ­­­­

Outcomes 

  • Learn throughout the active exploration of concrete materials.

  • Understand that things are not always what they appear to be.

  • Learn the heavy, heavier, heaviest, light, lighter, and lightest concepts.

  • Learn that graphs and charts are powerful and versatile tools to help with data visualization, analysis, communication information, and decision-making. 

Cognition and General Knowledge - Structures Challenge  

Learning Standards 

Washington State Early Learning and Development Guidelines (ELDG) (2012). 6. Learning about my world. Knowledge (cognition). https://www.dcyf.wa.gov/sites/default/files/pubs/EL_0015.pdf. ­­­­

Outcomes 

  • Learn active exploration of concrete materials.

  • Make plans for exploration. 

  • Name and recognize shapes in the environment.

  • Talk about has learned from the activity and would like to do next.

Socio-Emotional and Anti-Bias Education - Todos Comemos Salsas/We All Eat Sauces 

Learning Standards 

Washington State Early Learning and Development Guidelines (ELDG) (2012). 6. Learning about me, my family, and my culture (Socio-Emotional Development)>  https://www.dcyf.wa.gov/sites/default/files/pubs/EL_0015.pdf. ­­­­

Outcomes 

  • Take pride in and know own ethnic/cultural heritage.

  • Recognize different ethnic/cultural groups.

  • Identify family customs and traditions.

Socio-Emotional Development -  We Care About Each Other's Feelings 

Learning Standards 

Washington State Early Learning and Development Guidelines (ELDG) (2012). 6. Learning about me, my family, and my culture (Socio-Emotional Development)>  https://www.dcyf.wa.gov/sites/default/files/pubs/EL_0015.pdf. ­­­­

Outcomes 

  • Identify emotions by using words to describe them.

  • Name and express a range of emotions appropriately.

  • Understand others' feelings and actions.

Cognition and General Knowledge - Building Shapes with Straws and Marshmallows 

Learning Standards 

Washington State Early Learning and Development Guidelines (ELDG) (2012). 6. Learning about my world. knowledge (cognition).  https://www.dcyf.wa.gov/sites/default/files/pubs/EL_0015.pdf. ­­­­

Outcomes 

  • Learn active exploration of concrete materials.

  • Make plans for exploration. 

  • Name and recognize shapes in the environment.

  • Talk about has learned from the activity and would like to do next.

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