Interest Based Curriculum Planning Project Discussion
Purpose: To organize curriculum ideas and materials into a plan of possibilities to follow up on the observed interests of children. Be cognizant of the five selves, needs of individual children, and valuing diversity in your planning.
Write-up Format:
I. Identify five objectives related to an observed learning interest and/or developing concepts of young children. (This is what you anticipate the children will experience and/or accomplish).
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II. For each of the following curriculum areas, identify at least two ideas or activities that are related to the planning topic. You are encouraged to use activities from your curriculum classes. All information should be included in the write-up. 1. books: include title and author
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2. fingerplays: include words and motions and possible props
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3. art: include name of activity, brief description, and any special materials needed
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4. cooking: name of recipe and any special ingredients or equipment needed
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5. science: describe process/activity and materials needed
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6. math: title of game/activity and concept involved
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7. music: songs, with words and melody; recording source if appropriate
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8. gross motor movement: with directions and materials; title of recording source if appropriate
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9. outdoor sensory: description of materials and set-up
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10. planned outdoor activities: special materials and set-up, teacher involvement
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III. For each of the following interest areas, include at least one activity/idea that is related to your planning topic.
1. blocks: props, posters, materials listed
2. family life or dramatic play area: props, materials, additional supplies
3. bulletin board: description and materials needed
IV. Plan one group/circle time based on your planned possibilities. Your group time experience should describe each of the following components:
1. your settling/quieting activity
2. main group activities (can include some of the books, songs, etc. from above): specify activities in order of presentation to children with any “bridging” comments/ideas
3. one-two open-ended questions to extend critical thinking or re-focus attention (remember, open ended questions cannot be answered with “yes” or “no” and do not have a correct answer or only one answer)
4. closing activity and transition out of circle
5. materials needed during circle time
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