Originally Posted by bunnyslippers:
I have to go and perform a demo lesson on Monday for a public school integrated preschool position. It is down to me and one other candidate, and I REALLY want this position. It is a perfect fit for me and my family.
I only have 20-30 minutes to complete the lesson, and it has to tie into the new Common Core. I want to make sure that I am actually teaching a skill, and not just putting on a show for the administrators and staff watching. I will have 15 kids total (age late 4 early 5,half of them having some level of special need).
I am thinking of a recycle or trash theme.
1. Start of reading the book The Journey of a Plastic Bottle (cute story about the trip a bottle makes, told from the perspective of the bottle)
2. Hand each child a picture of something we would find in our world. Have each child come up and tell the group what their picture is. Sort the picture into either the trash can or the recycle bin.
3. Review the categories when they are done.
4. Have each child make a musical instrument (shaker) out of a plastic bottle and other recyclable materials (only do this if time allows, and it probably won't)
Targets:
Sorting
Categorizing
Learning to be active member of community
Respect for our world
Vocabulary Development
Turn Taking
Literacy
Making connections between literature and real world experiences
Listening skills
Group skills
Fine motor development
So what do you guys think? Too basic? Too much? Any other ideas to go along with this theme?
Thanks in advance ~
I think your on your way with what you have. I would try to tie in the bottle making project even if they didn't get a chance to finish it during your presentation. I just wonder if it is a bit over their heads, depends upon your group of kids. I would scope that out first if possible. What other topics did you have in mind that you could do instead. I am just thinking age wise. Good luck~