GS Lesson Plans (Unit 3)
GS Lesson Plans (Unit 3)
VPCs Needed: bathroom[3], book[5], card[7], classroom[8], clothes[9], crayon[10], door[11], drink[12], ground[15],
hook[16], inside/outside[17], jungle gym[18], light[21], lunch[22], office[25], pencil[29], play dough[30], school[35],
shake[37], snack[39], song[40], storybook[42], table[44], wall[47], water[48], pink[51], green[52], brown[54], purple[55],
yellow[56], white[58], orange (color)
Crayons Are Fun Letter Phonogram Card(s): Listen to the sounds /k/ and /s/
(Poems) c while air-writing the letter "c".
3:00--3:30 VPC(s): Recognize words using picture
crayon clues.
Phonogram Word Card(s):
crayon/pencil/circle
Transition: Stand up. Walk to something in the room that is blue and point to it. (1:00)
Jonny Bear Helps His VPC(s): Recognize words using picture
Mother clothes clues.
(Story Dictionary)
4:00--4:30 • Teach the VPC. (T-S 2x)
• Tell the story while pointing to the pictures.
Transition: Stand up tall. Stomp your feet. Raise your hands and put them down. (1:00)
Phonograms Letter Phonogram Card(s): Listen to the sounds while air-
(Lesson Planning Unit 3 e, n, x writing the letters.
Components) Unit 1 d, f, k, m, z
1:00--1:30
• For each PC, show the card and say the name of the letter. Direct
students’ attention to your video. Air-write the phonogram together. Say all
sounds of the phonogram holding up fingers to indicate each sound. (2x)
• Air-write and say the sounds of the U1 PCs together.
Crayons Are Fun Letter Phonogram Card(s): Follow words left to right and
(Poems) c top to bottom.
3:00--3:30 VPC(s):
crayon
Phonogram Word Card(s):
crayon/pencil/circle
Transition: Stand up. Clap your hands. Climb like a monkey. Sit down. (1:00)
Hello, How Are You Listen to identify the phrase, "I
(Song) • Sing the song. am doing well."
2:30--3:00 • Say, Hello, boys and girls. How are you?
• Help them respond and ask, How are you?
• Respond, I am doing well.
Transition: Stand up. Walk slowly around your chair. Turn around, turn around, and sit down. (1:00)
Colors Everywhere! VPC(s): Listen to identify the phrases,
(Song) ant, book, ground, pink, green, brown, purple, yellow, white, orange (color) "What color is the ___?" and
3:00--3:30 "The is ___."
• Teach the VPCs. (T-S 2x)
• Sing the song while pointing to the pictures. (2x)
• Using Card 4, ask, What color is the sweater?
• After students respond with the color, point to the item and model, The
sweater is red.
• Do the same for the rest of the items.
• Red sweater
• Pink umbrella
• Green chair
• Blue bed
• Brown table
• Purple toy box
• Yellow light (shining in the window)
• Orange fish
• White shirt
• Black hair
Crayons Are Fun Letter Phonogram Card(s): Listen to the sounds /k/ and /s/
(Poems) c while air-writing the letter "c".
3:00--3:30 Phonogram Word Card(s):
crayon/pencil/circle
Transition: Stand up. Say a friend’s name and say, How are you? (1:00)
Yes, It Is! VPC(s): Recognize the meaning of
(Chant) bathroom, card, hook, office, pencil, play dough, snack, storybook, wall "What is this? Is this a ___?"
3:30--4:00
• Teach the VPCs. (T-S 2x)
• Direct students' attention to your video. Point to a wall and ask,
What is this?
• Is this a ball?
• Model, No, it isn't.
• Point to the pictures as you say the questions and answers in the
chant.
Transition: Stand up tall. Clap your hands 3 times as you count out loud, 1, 2, 3! (1:00)
Give it to a Friend! VPC(s): Recognize words using picture
(Action Activity) left/right clues.
4:00--4:30
• Prop: stuffed animal, eraser
• Prop for students: have students get an object
• Teach the VPC. (T -S 2x)
• Direct students’ attention to your video. Use a stuffed animal to
demonstrate passing an item back and forth when you say, Give it to a
friend.
• Have students get an object that they can use for the activity. Students
can pretend to give it to a friend.
• Give the directions and model the actions mirroring left and right.
Transition: Fly like a bird around your room. Crawl like an alligator to your chair. (1:00)
Three Listen to identify the word
(Big Book) • Count the birds on the cover. three.
2:00--2:30 • Click on the title as you read it.
• Sing the book as you track the words.
• Read the book as you track the words.
I Like These Things VPC(s): Listen to identify the phrase, "I
(Story) blocks, inside/outside, jungle gym, merry-go-round, page, playground, like ___."
4:00--4:30 sandbox, slide, swing, tape, window
Transition: Everyone put your hands on your head. Count to three and put your hands in your lap. (1:00)
Colors Everywhere!
(Song)
Time for a Story
(Song)
Yes? No? Letter Phonogram Card(s): Listen to the sounds while air-
(Poems) e, n writing the letters.
3:30--4:00 Phonogram Word Card(s):
elephant/bed/zebra, nose/ant/run
Transition: Please sing the Alphabet Song as you walk to a corner . (1:00)
Our Day at School VPC(s): Listen to identify the phrases,
(Story) bag, book, door, eraser, paper, sand, school, trash "We looked for ___" and "We
3:30--4:00 found ___."
• Props: Pencil, bag
• Teach the VPCs. (T -S 2x)
• Direct students' attention to your video. With a pencil hidden, say, I need
my pencil. Will you help me look for it?
• A student can tell you to go to the right or left. Hold up the bag.
• After you find it in the bag, say, We looked for the pencil. We found it in
my bag.
• Tell the story while pointing to the pictures.
• Prop: book
• Teach the VPCs. (T -S 2x)
• Tell the story pointing to the pictures.
• Direct students’ attention to your video. Show a book and say, This is my
book. I like my book.
• Using Card 3, ask, What do you like to do?
• Do you like to swing?
• Do you like to run?
• Wait for responses. Help them say, I like to .
Transition: When I'm hungry, I like to eat! Boys and girls, eat like a bear! (1:00)
Black VPC(s): Follow words left to right and
(Big Book) ant, black top to bottom.
2:30--3:00
• Teach the VPCs. (T-S 2x)
• Go through the book pointing to and naming the black things.
• Sing the book as you point to the words. (2x)
Our Day at School VPC(s): Listen to sounds in words.
(Story) bag, book, door, eraser, marker, paper, sand, school, trash
3:00--3:30
• Teach the VPCs. (T-S 2x)
• Ask, What do we need to make a book?
• Model, We need paper, crayons, erasers, and markers.
• Tell the story as you point to the pictures.
• Using Card 6, emphasize the sound /t/ in looked, walked, and skipped.
Transition: Stand up. Walk to something that is black and point to it. (1:00)
Let's Spin! VPC(s): Listen to identify the word
(Song) ground, reach, spin shout.
3:00--3:30
• Teach the VPCs. (T -S 2x)
• Have the class stand up. Facing your camera, mirror left and right as you
sing and model the actions.
• At the end of Cards 2, 4, and 6, help students to listen and shout, Yeah!
Yes? No? Letter Phonogram Card(s): Listen to the sounds while air-
(Poems) e, n writing the letters.
3:30--4:00 Phonogram Word Card(s):
elephant/bed/zebra, nose/ant/run
• Show the “e” PC. Ask what the letter is. Direct students’ attention to your
video. Air -write and say its sound together. (2x)
• Say the sound and read the words on the "e" PWC.
• Air-write the “n” PC together while saying the first sound. (2x
• Hold up two fingers as you say the second sound.
• Say the sounds and read the words on the "n" PWC.
• Click on the /e/ sound in the poem.
• Read the poem as you track the words.(2x)
Yes? No? Letter Phonogram Card(s): Follow words left to right and
(Poems) e, n top to bottom.
3:30--4:00 Phonogram Word Card(s):
elephant/bed/zebra, nose/ant/run
Transition: Stand up. Walk like an elephant to a wall. Crawl like an alligator around your room. (1:00)
Marvin Goes to VPC(s): Recognize the meaning of
School merry-go-round, sand, sandbox, slide, swing words about school.
(Story)
3:30--4:00 • Teach the VPCs. (T-S 2x)
• Tell the story as you point to the pictures.
• Using Card 6, ask, Where do they climb?
• Help them respond, They climb on the jungle gym.
• What do they ride on?
• They ride on the merry-go-round.
Transition: Stand up. Look to the right. Look to the left. Stomp your feet and sit down. (1:00)
Black VPC(s): Recognize words using picture
(Big Book) ant, black clues.
3:30--4:00
• Teach the VPCs. (T-S 2x)
• Point to and name the black things in the book.
• Read the book as you track the words.
• Sing the book as you track the words.
We Love School! VPC(s): Recognize words using picture
(Story) game, ground, laugh, marker, play dough, school, scissors, green, clues.
2:30--3:00 white, orange (color)
Transition: Stand up. Skip to a wall. Laugh as you walk back. (1:00)
Black VPC(s): Listen to sounds in rhyming
(Big Book) ant, black words.
3:00--3:30
• Teach the VPCs. (T-S 2x)
• Sing the song as you point to the words.
• Point out the rhyme in ants/pants, hair/chair, and hats/cats.
Time for a Story VPC(s): Recognize the meaning of
(Song) shake directions.
2:30--3:00
• Teach the VPC. (T-S 2x).
• Say, Raise your hands and put them down.
• Have the class stand up and do the actions as you sing.
• Model only as needed.
Phonograms Letter Phonogram Card(s): Listen to the sounds while air-
(Lesson Planning Unit 3 c, e, n writing the letters.
Components) Unit 1 d, f, k, m, z
1:00--1:30
• For each PC, show the card and say the name of the letter. Direct
students’ attention to your video. Air-write the phonogram together. Say all
sounds of the phonogram holding up fingers to indicate each sound. (2x)
• Air-write and say the sounds of the U1 PCs together.
Transition: Boys and girls, run slowly around your chair. (1:00)
I Like These Things VPC(s): Recognize the meaning of "I
(Story) blocks, book, classroom, crayon, game, page, paint, play dough, sand, like ___."
3:30--4:00 tape, trash, wall, window
Transition: Stand up. Look up. Look down. Clap your hands. Sit down (1:00)
Writer Instruction Chapter(s): U3 - Assignment 1 Listen to sounds in words.
U03 • NOTE: Make sure students have their Writers, pencils, and erasers. Produce the sounds /k/ and /s/
(Lesson Planning • Using Page 2, show the page and point to the letter as you say, This while writing the letter "C/c".
Components) is the letter “C/c”.
10:00--12:00
• Have the class trace the letters with their fingers while saying the /k/
and /s/ sounds. Then, have the class trace the letters with a pencil
while saying the sounds.
• Using Page 3, have the class write the letters and say the /k/ and /s/
sounds as you unmute a few students and listen. Point to the pictures
and ask the class to listen as you say the beginning sound in each
word.
Crayons Are Fun Letter Phonogram Card(s): Recognize and name the
(Poems) c upper and lowercase letter "C/
2:00--2:30 Phonogram Word Card(s): c".
crayon/pencil/circle
Transition: Boys, stand up. Skip to a wall. Girls, stand up. Walk to a wall. Now, boys, walk back. Girls, skip back. (1:00)
Transition: Hop like a rabbit and count to three. Then, sit in your chair. (1:00)
We Love School! VPC(s): Listen to identify the phrase,
(Story) crayon, game, laugh, marker, play dough, sandbox, school, scissors, spin "We love ___."
3:00--3:30
• Teach the VPCs. (T -S 2x)
• Tell the story as you point to the pictures. Sing the last card.
• Direct students’ attention to your video. Use gestures and facial
expressions as you model, We love school! We love it every day.
Transition: Stand up. Wiggle like a snake. Wiggle like a worm. Let’s wiggle and then, sit down. (1:00)
Hello, How Are You Listen to sounds in words.
(Song) • Sing the song with a small group.
2:00--2:30 • Ask the class to listen to the /m/ in I’m and I am.
• Exchange greetings with the class.
• Help them respond, I'm fine, thank you. I am doing well.
Count and Shout! Recognize the meaning of
(Action Activity) • Let the class stand up and do the actions as you give the "Now, ___ and count to ___."
3:00--3:30 directions.
• Watch and help them follow along accurately.
Phonograms Letter Phonogram Card(s): Listen to the sounds while air-
(Lesson Planning Unit 3 c writing the letters.
Components) Unit 1 d, f, k, m, z
1:00--1:30
• Use the current unit PC. Show the card and say the name of the letter.
Direct students’ attention to your video. Air -write the phonogram together
and say the sound(s). (2x)
• Air-write and say the sounds of the U1 PCs together.
Transition: Everyone put your hands on your head. Count to three and put your hands in your lap. (1:00)
My Toy Box Letter Phonogram Card(s): Recognize and name the
(Poems) x upper and lowercase letter "X/
2:30--3:00 VPC(s): x".
box, game, blue
Phonogram Word Card(s):
box/six
Crayons Are Fun Letter Phonogram Card(s): Recognize words using picture
(Poems) c clues.
2:00--2:30 Phonogram Word Card(s):
crayon/pencil/circle
Transition: Everyone stand up. Now, spin around, around, and around. Tiptoe around your chair. (1:00)
Jonny Bear Helps His VPC(s): Respond to simple questions.
Mother clothes
(Story Dictionary)
4:30--5:00 • Teach the VPC. (T-S 2x)
• Read the story.
• Using Card 5. Point to the pictures and ask, Is Mother going to wash the
clothes?
• Wait for replies. If needed, say, Yes. Yes, she is.
Transition: I see colors everywhere! Stand up. Walk to something that is red and point to it. Now, walk to something
that is green and point to it. (1:00)
I Like These Things VPC(s): Listen to sounds in words.
(Story) blocks, book, classroom, crayon, game, marker, page, play dough, sand,
3:00--3:30 tape, trash, wall, window
• Ask, Do you have a toy box? What color is your toy box?
• After the students respond, model, My toy box is blue.
• Direct students' attention to your video. Air-write and say the PC with the
class. Then, listen to them say the PWC. (2x)
• Read the poem with a small group.
• Ask the class to clap on the sound /ks/ as you read the poem again.
Transition: Stand up tall. Stomp your feet. Raise your hands and put them down. Then, sit down. (1:00)
Time for a Story VPC(s): Respond to directions with
(Song) shake actions.
2:00--2:30
• Teach the VPC. (T-S 2x)
• Have the class stand up and do the actions as you sing. Surprise them by
switching the order of the last direction in Card 1 to say, Stomp your feet
and stand up tall.
• Watch the class do the actions as you sing.
Transition: Stand up. Hold your left hand up. Hold your right hand up. Spin around two times. Then, sit down. (1:00)
We Love School!
(Story)
• Air-write the “e” PC and and say its sound together with a small
group. (2x)
• Use the “e” PWC, say the sound, and read the words together with a
small group.
• Show the "n" PC and ask the class what letter it is. Direct students’
attention to your video. Air -write it together while saying the first
sound. (2x) Hold up two fingers as you say the second sound. (2x)
• Use the “n” PWC, say the sounds and read the words together with a
small group.
• Click on the /e/ sound in the poem. Have the class say the sound and
read the words elephant and yes.
• Invite a small group to read the poem with you.
Transition: I see colors everywhere! Stand up. Walk to something that is blue and point to it. Now, walk to something
that is yellow and point to it. (1:00)
Yes, It Is! VPC(s): Listen to and participate in
(Chant) bathroom, card, office, pencil, snack, storybook, wall conversations.
3:30--4:00
• Teach the VPCs. (T -S 2x)
• Listen to a small group say the first two cards.
• Then, say the rest together as you point to the pictures.
• Pick a few individuals to ask the class questions about objects in their
room using, What is this? Is this a__?
Transition: Stand up tall and stomp your feet. Raise your hands and put them down. Then, sit on your chair. (1:00)
We Say Please! VPC(s): Recognize the meaning of
(Song) inside/outside "Please ___."
2:00--2:30
• Teach the VPC. (T-S 2x)
• Ask, If you want your friend to open the door, what do you say?
• Model, Please, open the door.
• Invite a small group to sing along while you point to the pictures as
needed.
• Direct students' attention to your video. Air-write and say the PC with the
class.
• Then, say the PWC together. (2x)
• Read the poem as you track the words.
• Click on the /m/ sound in the poem. Have a student help say the sound
and read the words my and games.
• Read the poem with a small group.
Transition: Stand up. Now climb like a monkey and count to nine. (1:00)
Jonny Bear Helps His VPC(s): Communicate information
Mother clothes about the story.
(Story Dictionary)
4:30--5:00 • Say the VPC. (S-T-S)
• NOTE: Transition to Student- Teacher-Student (S-T-S) with this lesson for
all VPCs.
• Tell the story as you point to the pictures.
• Then, go to Card 6. Point to the pictures and ask, Is Jonny tall or short?
• Wait for replies. Model, Jonny is short.
• Ask, Can he touch the line? Wait.
• Model if needed, No.
• Ask, Who says, I will help you?
• Wait. Model if needed, His sister.
Transition: Hop like a rabbit and count to eight. Now, jump like a tiger and count to three. (1:00)
Time for a Story VPC(s): Respond to directions with
(Song) shake actions.
2:00--2:30
• Say the VPC. (S-T-S)
• Have the class stand up and do the actions as you sing. Surprise them by
switching the order of the last directions on Card 2 to say, Clap your hands
and turn around.
• Watch the class do the actions as you sing.
Transition: When I'm thirsty, I like to drink milk! Drink your milk and sing, This is the way I drink my milk… (1:00)
We Say Please! VPC(s): Recognize the meaning of
(Song) book, inside/outside "Thank you for ___."
1:30--2:00
• Prop: stuffed animal and objects on a desk/table
• Say the VPCs. (S -T-S)
• Direct students’ attention to your video. Show that you have a few toys
on your desk. Ask the stuffed animal to help you clean up and have it help
you clean up.
• Model, Thank you for helping.
• Sing the song with a small group while pointing to the pictures as needed.
Transition: What color do you like today? Let’s sing, red is the color of many things, and walk around our chairs . (1:00)
• Direct students’ attention to your video. Air-write the PC with the class
and say it with a small group. (2x) Say the PWC together with a small group.
• Read the poem with the small group.
• Click on the letter “d”. Have a student help say the sound and read the
words red and and.
Transition: Stand up. Touch your head, shoulders, knees, and toes, and sit down. (1:00)
Marvin Goes to VPC(s): Recall information provided
School crayon, drink, game, laugh, song, water and from experience to
(Story) answer questions about
4:00--4:30 • Say the VPCs. (S-T-S) school.
• Tell the story as you point to the pictures.
• Using Card 9, ask questions. Help them respond and model if necessary.
Ask, What do the boys and girls do?
• The boys and girls sing a song.
• Can Marvin Monkey sing?
• Marvin cannot sing.
• Can you sing?
Transition: Stand up. Swim like a fish around your chair. (1:00)
Hello, How Are You Recognize the meaning of "I'm
(Song) • Sing as a call and response with a small group starting and you fine, thank you," and "I am
2:30--3:00 responding. Sing the last part together. doing well."
• Exchange greetings with a small group. Help them respond, I'm fine,
thank you. I am doing well.
Crayons Are Fun Letter Phonogram Card(s): Listen to review sounds in
(Poems) c words.
2:00--2:30 Phonogram Word Card(s):
crayon/pencil/circle
Transition: Boys and girls, stand up. Shake your head and say, No, it isn't. (1:00)
Give it to a Friend! VPC(s): Recognize the meaning of "left
(Action Activity) left/right hand" and "right hand".
3:30--4:00
• Prop: erasers
• Prop for students: an object
• Say the VPC. (S-T-S)
• Tell the class to raise their left/right hand. Mirror left/right if needed.
• Go through the whole activity giving the directions and modeling as
you mirror left and right.
• Watch and help with accuracy.
• Say the name of the letter without showing the PCs. Watch the class air-
write and say its sound(s).
• Listen to a small group say the sounds and read the words on the PWCs.
• Model pointing to each word as you read the poem.
• Read the poem with a small group while you point to the words.
• Read the poem again with a different small group.
Transition: Stand up. Say a friend’s name and say, Hello, how are you? (1:00)
Writer Instruction Chapter(s): U3 - Assignment 5 Produce the number words
U03 • NOTE: Make sure students have their Writers, pencils, and erasers. while writing 1-5.
(Lesson Planning • Chapter(s): U3 - Assignment 5
Components) • Using Page 10, show the stroke order to trace the numbers 1-5.
10:00--12:00
• Then, have the class trace the numbers with their fingers while
saying the number words.
• Using Page 11, have the class trace the numbers with a pencil while
saying the number words as you unmute students and listen.
Transition: When I'm thirsty, I like to drink water! Now, drink like Marvin Monkey. (1:00)
Phonograms Letter Phonogram Card(s): Listen to the sounds while air-
(Lesson Planning Unit 3 c, e, n writing the letters.
Components)
Unit 1 d, f, k, m, z
1:00--1:30
• Direct students' attention to your video. Air-write and say the PC with the
class. (2x) Say the PWC together.
• Read the poem with a small group.
• Click on the /l/ sound in the poem and have a small group help read the
words.
Transition: Stand up tall and stomp your feet. Now, raise your hands and put them down. Please, sit down. (1:00)
Marvin Goes to VPC(s): Recall information provided or
School classroom, door, lunch, school, table from experience to answer
(Story) questions.
4:00--4:30 • Say the VPCs. (S -T-S)
• Invite a small group to help say Cards 1-7. Have them listen to you say
the rest of the story.
• Using Card 9, ask questions. Help them respond and model if necessary.
• Ask, Who plays a game? The boys and girls play a game.
• Can you play games?
• Does Marvin Monkey know how to play the game?
• No, Marvin does not know what to do.
Transition: Stand up tall and pat your head. Now, rub your stomach. Please walk around your chair and sit down. (1:00)
We Say Please! VPC(s): Recognize the meaning of
(Song) book, inside/outside, song "May we ___?"
2:30--3:00 Recognize the meaning of
• Say the VPCs. (S -T-S) "Please ___."
• Say, Please, sing the song with me today.
• Sing the song with a small group gradually singing quieter, so you can
hear the group and know which phrases they need to work on the most.
• Ask, What do you say if you want to go outside and play? Model, Please,
may we go outside to play?
Transition: Hop like a rabbit and count to three. Then, sit on your chair. (1:00)
Yes, It Is!
(Chant)
Transition: Stand up. Stomp your feet 5 times. March to a corner. Walk back. (1:00)
Time for a Story Respond to directions with
(Song) • Give the directions mixing up the order as students do the actions. actions.
2:00--2:30
Our Day at School VPC(s): Recall information provided to
(Story) bag, book, door, eraser, paper, sand, school, swing, trash answers questions.
4:30--5:00
• Say the VPCs. (S-T-S)
• Tell the story as you point to the pictures.
• Using Card 4, ask, Where did we look for our markers?
• Help them respond, Under the chairs.
• Using Card 6, ask, Where did we find our markers?
• Help them respond, Down in the sand.
Transition: Stand up and walk to a window. Look outside. Then, look to the left. Look to the right. Skip to your chair
(1:00)
We Say Please!
(Song)
I Like These Things
(Story)
Transition: Stand up. Walk like an elephant to a corner. Crawl like an alligator back. (1:00)
Yes, It Is! VPC(s): Respond to simple questions.
(Chant) bathroom, card, hook, office, pencil, snack, storybook, wall
3:30--4:00
• Prop: chair
• Say the VPCs. (S -T-S)
• Showing your chair, ask, Is this a chair?
• Help them respond, Yes, it is.
• Say the chant asking or answering every other question with a small
group.
Transition: Stand up. Wiggle like a snake. Wiggle like a worm. Let’s wiggle and then, sit down. (1:00)
We Say Please! VPC(s): Respond to simple questions.
(Song) inside/outside, song
1:30--2:00
• Props: stuffed animal, eraser
• Say the VPCs. (S -T-S)
• Ask, What do you say if I give you an eraser ?
• Direct students’ attention to your video. Show handing the stuffed animal
an eraser and having the stuffed animal say, Thank you.
• Sing the song with a small group while pointing to the pictures as needed.
• Say the name of the letter without showing the PC. Watch the class air-
write and say its sounds. (2x)
• Let a small group say the sounds and read the words on the PWC. Help as
needed.
• Read the poem with a small group.
• Click on the letter "u" in the poem. Have a student help say the sounds
and read the words /u/ fun and /ū/ use.
Let's Spin!
(Song)
Three
(Big Book)
Transition: Stand up. Touch your head, shoulders, knees, and toes. (1:00)
Time for a Story Listen to sounds in words.
(Song) • Listen to a small group sing and do the actions as you point to the
2:30--3:00 pictures for Cards 1-3.
• Say Card 4 while stressing the sound /kwh/ in quiet.
I Like These Things VPC(s): Listen to and participate in
(Story) blocks, card, page, pencil, scissors, slide, snack, storybook, tape, window conversations.
3:30--4:00
• Say the VPCs. (S -T-S)
• Invite a small group to say Cards 1-5 with you. Have them listen to you
say the rest.
• Ask, What color paint do you like?
• Help them respond, I like blue paint.
• What color markers do you like?
• I like black markers.
• Show the PC and invite the class to air-write the letter as they say the
sound. (2x)
• Click on the X/x in the poem and have a student say the sound and read
the word.
• Have a small group read the poem with you.
• Listen to the class read.
Transition: Stand up. Marvin Monkey is quiet. He cannot yell. Let’s climb like Marvin being quiet. (1:00)
Writer Instruction Chapter(s): U3 - Assignment 7 Produce the sounds while
U03 • Chapter(s): U3 - Assignment 7 writing the letters.
(Lesson Planning • NOTE: Make sure students have their Writers, pencils, and erasers. Produce the number words
Components) • Using Pages 14-15, have the class trace the letters with a pencil while writing the numbers
8:00--10:00
while saying the sounds as you unmute students and listen. 1-10.
• Using Page 15, have the class trace the numbers with a pencil while
saying the number words as you unmute students and listen.
Black
(Big Book)
Our Day at School
(Story)
• Have a small group say the sound as you air-write the phonograms
together. (2x)
• Air-write and say the sounds of the U2 PCs together.
Crayons Are Fun Letter Phonogram Card(s): Approximate reading with
(Poems) c purpose and understanding.
2:00--2:30 Phonogram Word Card(s):
crayon/pencil/circle
Transition: Stand up. Reach up high in the sky and fly with your hands. (1:00)
Our Day at School VPC(s): Recognize the meaning of "We
(Story) bag, door, eraser, paper, sand, school, swing, trash looked for ___" and "We found
3:30--4:00 ___."
• Say the VPCs. (S -T-S)
• Say the title of the story.
• Have a small group say the story with you as you point to the pictures.
• Using Card 2. Say, Help me find the erasers in the picture.
• After finding it, ask, What did we look for?
• Pause for response and then model, We looked for the erasers.
• Where did we find them? We found it on the table.
Transition: Stand up. Point to your nose. Point to your ears. Now wiggle your toes and sit down. (1:00)
Hello, How Are You Listen to and participate in
(Song) • Listen to a small group sing the song. conversations.
2:30--3:00 • Model greeting a student using any of the language from the song.
• Hello, how are you?
• I am doing well. How are you today?
• I’m fine, thank you. Have a good day!
• Then, have students greet a friend.
Yes? No? Letter Phonogram Card(s): Listen to review sounds in
(Poems) e, n words.
1:30--2:00
• Listen to the class say the sound(s) as you air-write the PCs together. (2x)
• Ask a student if they see the /u/ sound. Point it out in but by clicking on it
and read the word.
• Read the poem.
• Then, listen to a small group say the poem.
Transition: Stand up tall and stomp your feet. Raise your hands and put them down. Then, sit back down. (1:00)
We Love School! VPC(s): Listen to sounds in words.
(Story) game, ground, laugh, marker, play dough, sandbox, scissors, spin
2:00--2:30
• Say the VPCs. (S-T-S)
• Emphasize the sound /ks/ in sandbox.
• Tell the story as you point to the pictures.
Yes, It Is! VPC(s): Listen to sounds in words.
(Chant) bathroom, card, hook, office, pencil, snack, storybook, wall
3:30--4:00
• Say the VPCs. (S -T-S)
• Listen to a small group say the first card. Say the rest with the small
group. Listen and help with the sound /n/+/t/ in isn’t and /t/+/s/ in it’s.
• Let a few volunteers ask the class a question using objects in their
rooms. Help them respond.
Give it to a Friend!
(Action Activity)
Jonny Bear Helps His
Mother
(Story Dictionary)
• Direct students’ attention to your video. Have the class say the
sound(s) as you air-write the phonograms together. (2x)
• Air-write and say the sounds of the U1 PCs together.
My Toy Box Letter Phonogram Card(s): Listen to review sounds in
(Poems) x words.
2:30--3:00 Phonogram Word Card(s):
box/six
• Direct students' attention to your video. Air-write and say the PC with the
class. (2x)
• Say the PWC together.
• Click on the /b/ sound in the poem and have a small group read the
words.
• Invite the small group to read the poem with you.
Transition: Everyone stand up. Walk around your room. Now, stop! Tiptoe to a corner. Swim back to your chair. (1:00)
Three Listen to and participate in
(Big Book) • Listen to a small group say the book. Help as needed. conversations.
1:30--2:00 • Using Pages 2 -3, ask, What do you see?
• After they respond, model, I see three birds.
• What color are they?
• One is red and two are brown.
• Listen to a different small group sing as you track the words.
Jonny Bear Helps His VPC(s): Communicate information
Mother clothes about the story.
(Story Dictionary)
4:30--5:00 • Say the VPC. (S-T-S)
• Tell the story as you point to the pictures.
• Using Card 8. Point to the pictures and ask, What do Brother and Sister
do?
• Wait. Then help them respond, Brother washes his face with water. Sister
uses a comb to comb her hair.
Transition: Stand up and wiggle. Wiggle like a snake. Wiggle like a worm. Sit down. (1:00)
Give it to a Friend! VPC(s): Respond to directions with
(Action Activity) left/right actions.
3:30--4:00
• Prop for students: an object
• Say the VPC. (S -T-S)
• Review left and right .
• Begin the activity.
• Say the sounds of the letter without showing the PC and have the
class air-write and tell you what the letter is.
• Click on the /l/ sound in the poem and have a student read the word.
• Invite a small group to read the poem with you as you track the
words. (2x)
We Say Please!
(Song)
Count and Shout!
(Action Activity)
Transition: When I'm thirsty, I like to drink water! Drink your water and sing, This is the way I drink my water… (1:00)
I Like These Things VPC(s): Listen to and participate in
(Story) blocks, card, page, pencil, scissors, snack, storybook, tape conversations.
3:30--4:00
• Say the VPCs. (S-T-S)
• Tell the story as you point to the pictures.
• Ask, Where do you like to play games?
• Do you like playing games outside?
• Help them respond if needed.
Transition: Stand up tall and pat your head. Now, rub your stomach. Please walk around your chair and sit down. (1:00)
Yes, It Is! VPC(s): Listen to and participate in
(Chant) bathroom, hook, office, wall conversations.
3:00--3:30
• Prop: a marker
• Say the VPCs. (S -T-S)
• Direct students' attention to your video. Point to a marker and ask, What
is this? Is this a chair?
• Help them respond, No it isn't. It is a marker .
• Say the first two cards with a small group.
• Listen to the small group say the last two cards. Help as needed.
Transition: Stand up. Fly like a bird and count to ten. Count and shout: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,10. (1:00)
Our Day at School VPC(s): Listen to and participate in
(Story) bag, book, door, eraser, paper, sand, school, swing, trash conversations.
4:00--4:30
• Props: a bag with classroom objects inside
• Say the VPCs. (S-T-S)
• Invite a small group to say the story with you as you point to the pictures.
• Direct students' attention to your video. Use phrases from the story as
you look for supplies in your bag. Let the class help you. Ask, What did you
look for?
• What did you find?
• Hold up 3-4 objects. Help them respond only if needed.
• Direct students’ attention to your video. Listen to the class say the
sound(s) as you air-write the phonograms together. (2x)
• Air-write and say the sounds of the U1 PCs together.
Crayons Are Fun Letter Phonogram Card(s): Produce the sounds /k/ and /s/
(Poems) c while writing the letter "C/c".
2:00--2:30 Phonogram Word Card(s):
crayon/pencil/circle
Transition: Stand up. Look around your room. Look on the floor. Look under your foot. Look out the window. (1:00)
Our Day at School VPC(s): Recall information provided to
(Story) bag, eraser, paper, sand, swing, trash answers questions.
4:00--4:30
• Say the VPCs. (S-T-S)
• Invite a small group to say the story with you.
• Using Card 5, ask, Where did we look?
• Help them respond only if needed.
• Can we find our paper?
• Help them respond only if needed.
Transition: Clap your hands 5 times. Then, stand up and hop like a rabbit around your chair. (1:00)
We Love School! VPC(s): Recall information from
(Story) laugh, play dough, sandbox, scissors experience to answer
3:30--4:00 questions.
• Say the VPCs. (S -T-S)
• Say the story with a small group as you point to the pictures.
• Call on a student to tell what they love to do at school. Repeat with
a few students before moving on
Colors Everywhere! VPC(s): Respond to simple questions.
(Song) light, pink, green, blue, brown, purple, yellow, white, orange (color)
3:30--4:00
• Say the VPCs. (S -T-S)
• Sing the song with a small group. (2x)
• Then, using Card 2, ask, I see colors everywhere I look. What colors do
you see outside?
• Help students respond only if needed.
• Using Card 3, ask, What colors do you see inside the school?
• Help students respond only if needed.
• UsingCard4, ask, What colors are inside the house?
• Help students respond only if needed.
• Direct students’ attention to your video. Listen to the class say the
sound(s) as you air-write the phonograms together. (2x)
• Air-write and say the sounds of the U2 PCs together.
My Toy Box Letter Phonogram Card(s): Approximate reading with
(Poems) x purpose and understanding.
2:30--3:00 VPC(s):
box
Phonogram Word Card(s):
box/six
Transition: Stand up. Walk to something that is pink and point to it. Walk to something that is black and point to it.
(1:00)
Black Approximate singing with
(Big Book) • Read the book with a small group as you track the words. purpose and understanding.
2:00--2:30 • Listen to a small group sing as they follow the words.
• Have students point to the black things they see in their room.
Jonny Bear Helps His VPC(s): Communicate information
Mother clothes about the story.
(Story Dictionary)
4:30--5:00 • Say the VPC. (S-T-S)
• Tell the story as you point to the pictures.
• Using Card 5. Ask questions, but wait for their response before helping.
• Ask, When you give your clothes to your mother to wash, do you take
the things out of your pockets?
• Yes, I do.
• After they put the clothes on the line, what will they make?
• Something very nice to eat.
• Can you help your mother make something very nice to eat?
• Yes.
Transition: Stand up. Walk like an elephant around your room. Now, crawl like an alligator to your chair. (1:00)
I Like These Things VPC(s): Recall information from
(Story) blocks, card, merry-go-round, page, paint, pencil, playground, scissors, slide, experience to answer
3:30--4:00 snack, storybook, tape questions.
Let's Spin!
(Song)
Three
(Big Book)
Transition: Stand up. Spin around slowly. Spin around fast. Stop. Spin around slowly. (1:00)
Three Approximate singing with
(Big Book) • Invite a small group to read the book with you as you track the purpose and understanding.
1:30--2:00 words.
• Listen to another group sing as you track the words.
Phonograms Letter Phonogram Card(s): Produce the sounds when
(Lesson Planning Unit 3 x shown the letters.
Components)
Unit 1 d, f, k, m, z
1:00--1:30
• Direct students’ attention to your video. Listen to the class say the
sound as you air-write the phonograms together. (2x)
• Air-write and say the sounds of the U1 PCs together.
Crayons Are Fun Letter Phonogram Card(s): Approximate reading with
(Poems) c purpose and understanding.
2:00--2:30 Phonogram Word Card(s):
crayon/pencil/circle
• Watch and listen to a small group air - write and say the PC and PWC. (2x)
• Have half the class read the first sentence and the other half read the rest
of the poem.
• Read the poem with a small group.
• Ask, Are crayons fun? Do you like crayons?
• Have a small group say the PCs and read the PWCs together. (2x)
• Listen to the group say the poem.
• Ask half the class to say the question and the other half to say the reply.
• Listen to a different small group say the poem.