LAVC Shape Building Using Train Model and Train Tracks Presentation

Part 1: (Curriculum Topic-no art) Activity (Worth 20 points)

Age/Grade Level (i.e., Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers, Pre-k/Kinder. Years):

Children’s Book Title and Author (The Book You Chose):

State the primary goal(s), objective(s) or purpose of this activity (minimum 3 sentences):

State one impact this activity will have on Cognitive Development such as language, problem-solving, memory, verbal, etc.:

State one impact this activity will have on Social-Emotional Development such as communication, feelings, gestures, attachment, etc.:

1. State one impact this activity will have on Physical Development such as fine motor, gross motor, eye-hand coordination, etc.:
2. Opportunity(s) for an extension or follow up activity (minimum 2 sentences): 
3. List at least one (1) reliable reference/eBook used for this activity:
4. Part 2: PowerPoint Presentation
5. Slide 1: Title of the (curriculum topic-no art) Activity:
6. Slide 2: List all safe/DAP materials for this activity:
7. Slide 3: Briefly, explain procedure or steps. How, when, where would you begin to introduce materials to children:
8. Slide 4: Example how the activity might look. Add an image, illustration, or online picture of possible outcome of activity result: 

The book that I choose is Freight train by Tren de carga Crews, Donald

Your Choice Activity Plan (No Art): The goal of this project is to plan and demonstrate a developmentally appropriate activity or experience for a young child or small group of children. Choose from the following curriculum topics:

• language/literacy
• mathematics,
• physical sciences,
• music and movement, or
• health and safety

Students will use a children’s book to get inspired and plan for an art project. Students submit step-by-step instructions of the (curriculum topic-no art) activity in a PowerPoint Presentation. NO children please.

Objective: Design and explain developmentally appropriate activity plans based on the skill levels and abilities of young children.

Instructions: Create a (curriculum topic-no art) activity developmentally appropriate for young children which would allow hands-on learning and exploration of materials.

Before you begin:

• You will choose an age group (i.e., Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers, Prek/Kinder. Years)
• You will use the children’s book you chose:
• You will use a developmentally appropriate children’s book to get inspired and plan for this activity.
• You will practice and reflect on why lesson planning is important.
• You may get ideas from Pinterest, but must be recreated your way! (NO plagiarism allowed)
• Materials must be safe, fun and explorative (e.g., loose parts, fabrics, recyclables, refer to your notes/textbook).
• NO children please.