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ECED Lesson Plan Components

1. Information

Your Name, School Name, Grade Level, Subject/Content and Date Lesson is Taught

2. Standard(s)/Relevancy/Objective(s) (Understanding content knowledge and resources in

academic disciplines: language and literacy; the arts-music, creative movement, dance,

drama, visual arts; mathematics; science, physical activity, physical education, health and

safety; and social studies [NAEYC 5a]; Using own knowledge, appropriate early learning

standards, and other resources to design, implement and evaluate developmentally

meaningful and challenging curriculum for each child [NAEYC 5c])

Standards: The Standard(s) is/are carefully aligned with the National Standards, Common Core

State Standards, and South Carolina Academic Standards for content area(s) (Science and Social

Studies) that directly connect to the lesson (NAEYC 5a).

Vocabulary: Vocabulary should include language specific to the content area(s) taught in this

lesson (NAEYC 5a-c).

Objective(s): In the appropriate column (Objectives) on the lesson plan template, simply state

the objective(s) of the lesson (The student will…). Think about what you want students to know

and to be able to do at the end of the lesson. How will this move the students toward achieving

the Learning Goal [narrows the standard(s)]? Each objective must meet the S.M.A.R.T. criteria

(Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Timely) (NAEYC 5c).

3. Assessment (Knowing about and using observation, documentation, and other appropriate

assessment tools and approaches, including the use of technology in documentation,

assessment and data collection [NAEYC 3c], Understanding and practicing responsible

assessment to promote positive outcomes for each child, including the use of assistive

technology for children with disabilities [NAEYC 3d])

Assessment: In the appropriate column (Assessment Tool) on the lesson plan template, simply

state the assessment tool you will use (i.e., rubric, rating scale, checklist, worksheet, test,

observation notes). Choose valid tools and approaches (formative and summative) that are

developmentally appropriate in relation to goals, objectives, and children’s diverse

characteristics (i.e., cultural, linguistic, disabilities [NAEYC 3c and 3d]). In the appropriate

column (Mastery Level, Performance Level, or Criteria), indicate the mastery level, performance

level or criteria that you will consider acceptable. Make sure to attach your assessment

instrument and scoring key or criteria to the lesson plan.

4. Materials/Resources/Equipment/References (Using own knowledge, appropriate early

learning standards, and other resources to design, implement, and evaluate developmentally

meaningful and challenging curriculum for each child [NAEYC 5c])

Materials/Resources/Equipment/References: List all the materials/resources/equipment you will

use in the lesson (NAEYC 5c). Be sure to include copies of the materials and/or resources you

will use (worksheets, word lists, game directions, etc.). Describe materials/resources/equipment

that cannot be included with the lesson plan (books, articles, video title, SmartBoard, etc.).

References are cited using APA. DO NOT use another person’s ideas or words without citing the

Eced Lesson Plan Components