Lesson Plan : The Four Seasons

Teacher Name:
 Ms Mason
Grade:
 Preschool
Subject:
 Interdisciplinary

Topic:
 Theme 4:Seasons All Around
Content:
 Theme Vocabulary: rain, season, snow, sun, weather Story Vocabulary/Science Link: snow, dress, hot, raining, wear, weather Math: first, second, third, fourth, fifth
Goals:
 Oral Language and Vocabulary: Follows simple one step directions, uses appropriate language to respond to questions, speaks in large groups in informal settings, Phonological awareness: listens for beginning sounds Math: Uses ordinal numbers from first through fifth Reading and Language Arts: Retells the order in which things happen Social Emotional Development: Cooperates with others Social Studies: Recognizes that clothing and activities vary depending upon the environment or/and activity Science: explores concepts abouat air Writing: Contributes to a shared writing activity
Objectives:
 Students will use descriptive words or pictures to illustrate the weather.
Materials:
 CD: Seasons Oral language card 24 Rhyme and Chant poster 13 Houghton Miffling Big Book Weather Bear Math manipulaltives
Introduction:
 CD on seasons. Students will listen and chime in. Discuss changes we see during each kind of weather.
Development:
 Building Background: discuss different clothing for different weather Introduce vocabulary Read Science article: "What should I wear"
Practice:
 Science cd - song: The seasons Students listen and pantomime
Accommodations:
 Centers Writing: Children will make picture word cards. Blocks: Children will build structures for different kinds of weather. Listening: Children listen to cd/cassette with various sounds Art: Children paint their favorite season Science: Chidren use a thermometer to find out the temperature of hot and cold water
Checking For Understanding:
 Children dress the weather bear to match the season.
Closure:
 Discuss clothing that is appropriate for particular kinds of weather. Record ideas on chart paper.
Evaluation:
 Students can identify and name each season Students know that clothing must be used to suit the season Students understand that activities can be enjoyed in every season
Teacher Reflections:
 

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