Toddler Daily Lesson Plan

Teacher:	[YOUR NAME]
Email:	[YOUR EMAIL]
School Year:	2051-2052
Date:	[DATE]

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I. Objective

The objective of today's lesson plan is to provide toddlers with engaging activities that promote their cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development.

II. Materials Needed

• Seasonal picture books

• Coloring supplies (crayons, markers, paper)

• Seasonal items for sensory play (e.g., leaves, snow, flowers)

• Building blocks

III. Schedule

Time	Activity
8:00 - 8:30	Arrival and Free Play
8:30 - 9:00	Circle Time: Welcome and Morning Song
9:00 - 9:30	Art Activity: Finger Painting
9:30 - 10:00	Snack Time
10:00 - 10:30	Outdoor Play
10:30 - 11:00	Story Time: "The Very Hungry Caterpillar"
11:00 - 11:30	Music and Movement: Singing and Dancing
11:30 - 12:00	Lunch Time
12:00 - 2:00	Nap Time
2:00 - 2:30	Sensory Play: Water Play
2:30 - 3:00	Gross Motor Skills: Obstacle Course
3:00 - 3:30	Snack Time
3:30 - 4:00	Quiet Reading and Individual Activities
4:00 - 4:30	Group Activity: Building Blocks
4:30 - 5:00	Free Play and Departure

IV. Activity Descriptions

Circle Time: Welcome and Morning Song

• Gather children in a circle.

• Welcome each child by name.

• Sing a lively morning song together to start the day on a positive note.

Art Activity: Finger Painting

• Provide toddlers with non-toxic finger paints and large sheets of paper.

• Encourage them to explore color mixing and create their own masterpieces.

Outdoor Play

• Take toddlers outside to explore the playground.

• Provide age-appropriate toys and equipment for climbing, sliding, and running.

Story Time: "The Very Hungry Caterpillar"

• Read "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle aloud to the children.

• Encourage interactive participation by asking questions about the story.

Music and Movement: Singing and Dancing

• Play upbeat music and encourage toddlers to dance and move their bodies.

• Use scarves or ribbons to enhance the sensory experience.

Sensory Play: Water Play

• Set up a water table with various containers, funnels, and toys for pouring and scooping.

• Supervise children closely to ensure safety around water.

Gross Motor Skills: Obstacle Course

• Create a simple obstacle course using mats, tunnels, and cones.

• Encourage toddlers to crawl, climb, and balance as they navigate the course.

Group Activity: Building Blocks

• Provide toddlers with a variety of building blocks.

• Encourage cooperative play and creativity as they build structures together.

V. Assessment

• Observation of motor skill development during art and craft.

• Listening to and noting the use of new vocabulary words.

• Observation of social interactions during group activities.

VI. Notes

• Ensure all materials are child-safe and non-toxic.

• Be mindful of food allergies during snack and lunch times.

• Keep activities flexible to cater to toddlers' varying attention spans.

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