PSL I & PSL II Early Childhood Education Lesson Plan

Name:Elena Maroto Period: 3

Theme: Beach Week Presentation Date: May 7-9

Learning Center: Developmental Area: ​Circle the

PA Early Learning Standard: KEY LEARNING AREA: Creative developmental area(s) this activity focuses
upon.
Thinking and Expression – Communicating through the Arts
( Cognitive, Physical, Communication,
9.1.V PK.B Combine a variety of materials to create a work of art. Creative​ )​ Fine Motor Skills

Name of Activity: Painting seashells

Concept(s): ​(What specific concepts/ideas will the children learn from completing this activity? Concepts learned may be directly related to the theme, as
well as indirectly teaching something else.)
The learner will:
Participate in teacher-guided visual arts activities.
Use a variety of materials. (e.g., chalk, paint, crayons, pencils, markers, construction
paper)
Draw to explore and extend themes in the classroom.

Objective(s): ​(Remember to include all three parts for each objective: what the children will be given, what they will do with what they’re given, and to
what level they’ll be able to complete the activity.)
The little jags will be able to hold and manipulate paint brushes to paint the seashells to
the best of their ability
 Materials Needed to Complete This Activity

Available: paint brushes, paint

Student Will Supply:

Teacher Will Supply: seashells

Preparation: ​(What do you need to do to prepare for this activity BEFORE the children arrive?)
Set out paint brushes, markers and paint. Set one seashell at each seat

Procedures: ​(In great detail, explain how to complete the activity. Your instructions should be good enough for someone else to teach the activity if
you are not here.)
Have children paint their own seashell in a special creative way!

Closure/Transition: ​(How will you end this activity?)

After children have finished their seashells they can put them on the drying rack and wash their
hands

Sample Attached, if sample needed: ( Yes / No )

Total Planning Points: 25 /25

Grading Rubric for ECE Lesson Plan

 Lesson 0 1–5 6–10 11–15 16–20 21–25
Plans Lesson Lesson plans are Lesson plans are Lesson plans Lesson plans are Innovative,

plans incomplete​ and somewhat are somewhat complete and interesting and creative
0–25 points
developmentally complete and complete and show ​multiple lesson plans show a
are ​missing
inappropriate indicate indicate evidence depth​ of
minimal basic​ knowledge of the understanding of

understanding of of understanding of lesson planning and

lesson planning lesson planning developmentally
lesson planning
and and appropriate practice
and
developmentally developmentally
developmentally
appropriate appropriate
appropriate
practice practice
practice

DAP

Lesson Plan Implementation Evaluation

Student Evaluation​ (3 points) 

1.​ ​Did you fulfill your objective(s)? ​Yes​ No

Explain: The children successfully painted seashells

2.​ ​What went well during the activity?

The kids liked being able to create their own art and they liked being able to pick what colors and
designs they wanted for their shell
3.​ ​In what way could you improve the activity?
I think the activity went very well and didn't need improvement

Student/Teacher Evaluation 

Evaluation of Performance in the Lab Student Teacher

A.​ ​The lesson plan was turned in on time. 1/1 1/1

B.​ ​The activity was ready to go and set up on time. 2/2 2/2

C.​ ​The activity followed the lesson plan. 1/1 1/1

D.​ ​The student actively interacted/talked with the preschoolers. 2/2 2/2

E.​ ​The student followed appropriate guidance techniques. 2/2 2/2

F.​ ​The student exhibited a professional attitude and appearance. 2/2 2/2

G.​ ​The student cleaned the area after use. 2/2 2/2

Performance Evaluation Points 12/12 12/12

Average of student/teacher performance evaluation points 12 /12

Total Evaluation Points: 15 /15

Teacher Comments:This lesson activity brought joy, exploration and creativity to the students as well as a rich
opportunity to talk about the beach and favorite memories.