Getting Started- Before you delve into the documentation within the Planning Journal, take time to analyze your topic. Refer to the textbook-see FIGURE 2.3 “Choosing the Best Topic.”
Begin with a ‘Brainstorming Web.’
• What is the topic you are considering for your Learning Plan Project?
• Is the topic beneficial to students learning?
• What will the project reveal? After the culmination of the investigation, what will the students learn?
• How will your plan support and reflect the classroom goals and objectives?
• Identify the specific standards from the California Preschool Learning Foundations (PLF) that are being addressed.
• Identify possible DRDP measures.
In addition to completing the digital version of the Project Planning Journal, you will also include your fully executed KWHL Chart and A Planning Web of your project.
Required Supportive Documents
1. KWHL Chart- Use the fillable document provided in the Module
2. The Planning Web- must be color coded and include learning experiences relating to the twelve (12) content areas. Also, the web must demonstrate connections with learning experiences of each content area curriculum goals, and assessments,
Color Key for Planning Web-example provided in Canvas. Content Areas (purple). DRDP Measures (red) five required and Preschool Learning Foundations (blue) PLF- five required.
A. Language and Literacy-books and other printed materials
B. Music & Movement- instruments, songs, rhymes, dance (etc.)
C. Social Studies- connections to students and the world in which they live (maps/photos/field trips)
D. Physical play (wheeled toys, climbers, tunnels, push & pull toys, balls)
E. Sensory play (sand and water play)
F. Dramatic and Imaginative role play props
G. Culture and Diversity represent a variety of cultures, ages, families, and abilities.
H. Science-based tools and materials (magnifying glasses, rocks, plants, etc.)
I. Technology computers, videos,
J. Engineering (materials such a variety of blocks, boards, connectors etc.)
K. Art materials (clay, paint, easel, drawing, etc.)
L. Math- based tools and materials (balance scales, counting bears, parquetry blocks, etc.)