Early Childhood Education
Learning Experience Template
Name: Molly Becker
Date: 4/8/24 Grade Level:Preschool
Standard(s)/Guideline(s): 1.b. Develops understanding of emotions.
Standard(s)/Guideline(s):
Pre-assessment of current knowledge:
- Observe students' interactions during free playtime to gauge their understanding of expressing emotions.
Instructional Objectives (1-2)
One/Two Assessed Instructional
Objective(s): The student will be
able to...
1. Identify and express
different emotions such as
happiness, sadness,
anger, and excitement
during a guided dramatic
play activity.
2. Take on different roles
(e.g., parent, child, pet) in
a dramatic scenario
involving everyday
situations.
One Assessed Developmental
Skill:
- Social Emotional
Development: Students
will practice recognizing
and expressing emotions
in a safe and supportive
environment.
Safety Considerations:
- Ensure that the play area
is free from obstacles to
prevent accidents during
dramatic play activities.
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Lesson Title: Exploring Emotions through Drama
Assessment of Student Learning
Identify Evidence: (What will you collect or record as data
to demonstrate students have met your objective(s) and
skill?)
- Observe students' participation and interaction
during the drama activity. Take note of how they
express emotions and take on roles.
Program Monitoring: (How will you aggregate or compile
your evidence into a class or group view?)
- Aggregate evidence through anecdotal notes and
photos/videos of students engaging in the drama
activity. Review these observations to assess
overall class participation and understanding.
Differentiation:
- Provide visual aids such as picture cards depicting
different emotions for students who may need extra
support in identifying emotions.
- Offer alternative roles or simplified scripts for
students with special needs to ensure their
participation and engagement.
Circle one: ECE PKSN
Learning Experience
Academic Language:
- Emotions: happy, sad, angry, excited
- Roles: parent, child, pet
Procedural steps:
- Warm-Up: Begin with a group discussion about
emotions. Use pictures or facial expressions to
illustrate different feelings.
- Guided Play: Introduce a dramatic scenario (e.g.,
going to the grocery store, having a birthday party)
and assign roles to students. Encourage them to act
out the scenario, expressing various emotions.
- Reflection: After the activity, gather students to
discuss their experiences. Ask questions like "How
did you feel when your character was
happy/sad/angry?" and "What did you learn about
expressing emotions through drama?"
Authentic Materials: (Describe authentic real-life, hands-on
materials.)
- Costumes and props related to the chosen scenario
(e.g., toy groceries, birthday hats)
- Picture cards depicting different emotions
Adult Roles:
- Facilitate the discussion about emotions and guide
students through the dramatic play activity.
- Provide support and encouragement to students as
they explore different roles and emotions.
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Learning Experience Template

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Reflection: (What have you learned about your students? How will this inform future instruction?)

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