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Episode 7: Preschoolers Don’t Care About Your Lesson Plan

Lesson planning in a child-led program looks a lot different than it does in a teacher-led program. It can be an intimidating and confusing change to make. Join me as I walk you through 4 key elements that have helped make my lesson planning a simple and reflective process. 



Show Notes:

4 Considerations for Targeting Specific Skills in a Child-led Classroom

  1. Examine: Does my classroom setup support the learning of this skill?
  2. Consider: Will the materials I have provided offer opportunities to practice this skill? 
  3. Direct: What questions or prompts can I offer that might guide students toward practice of this skill?
  4. Reflect: Did my planning support the learning of the skill?

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