1. Creating EffectiveLesson Plans forToddler TwoTutorial created by JacolbyThorntonDisclaimer: This tutorial was created for a class. I am not an expert orclaiming to be one.

2. InstructionsThroughout the tutorial watch all videos, readall material, and listen to narration before moving tofollowing screen. Click the next button to go to the following slide. Click the back buttonto return to a previous slide. The star button allows you to return to a previousobjective. 3. Toddler two can be a difficultage group to create lesson plansfor. They are extremely activeand it may seem like you cannever gain or keep theirattention. But you can! It is allabout understanding how thetwo year old mind works,knowing what key componentsto incorporate into your lessonplanning, and combining thosetwo understanding together tocreate an effective lesson plan.This tutorial is designed to helpyou gain a better understandingof our toddler friends and how tomake learning fun andinteresting for them and you!Hit the next button to seelearning goal(s) and objectives. 4. Learning Goals & ObjectivesInstructions : Read the following then click next.Learning Goal: You learn how to effectively create lesson plans for two year old students within a daycare environment. Objectives At the end of this tutorial you will be able to identify three ways the toddler brain functions with 100% accuracy.At the end of this tutorial you will be able to list the ten key components of lesson planning for toddlers with 100% accuracy.At the end of this tutorial you will create an effective lesson plan for toddler two with 95% accuracy. 5. OBJECTIVE ONE: UNDERSTANDING TODDLERSAt the end of this tutorial you will be able to identifythree ways in which a toddlers brain functions with 100% accuracy. 6. Understanding Toddlers through Piagets Cognitive Development TheoryInstructions: After narration, watch video on Piagets cognitive theory. Hit next when done. (If you do not see the video, click here) 7. Here is another video on Toddler Development. If the video does not load click here 8. Understanding Toddler TwoReview We know that toddlers are egocentric, viewing the world from only theirperspectives. Learning about themselves as they are developing physically, mentally, andsocially. Toddler twos believe that everything has consciousness from books tobaby dolls, and balls to plates. Activities have to be developmentally appropriate for this age group. If nottoddlers will not be interested. Therefore, learning will not occur. Toddlers learn through organization and integration. Toddlers do not think like adults. They are becoming independent and self reliant. 9. OBJECTIVE TWO: KEY COMPONENTS OF TODDLERTWO LESSON PLANSAt the end of this tutorial, you will be able to identifythe ten key components of lessen planning fortoddlers with 100% accuracy. 10. Lesson planning for toddler two shouldincorporate activities that align with theirdevelopment.Remember toddlers do notthink like adults and view the world in theirperspectives only. There are egocentric anddo not consider the different views andperspectives of others.Therefore including activities that allowtoddlers to interact with the worldaround them is extremely important.Incorporate activities that aids intheir physical development by encouragingthem to use their gross and fine motorskills. 11. Integrate activities that allow toddlers to develop their social skills with circletime and dramatic play.Using language and vocabulary aids in both social and language development.Encourage toddlers to use their words instead hitting or bitingUse moments in the day to talk about different emotions. Singing songs throughout the daysuch as the alphabet song, numbers, colors, shapes, nursery rhymes, potty song, and othersalso helps with language development 12. Stick to a set schedule . For example nap time is always after lunch.Toddlers learn by organization and integrations. Activities should not be longer than 30 minutes. You do not want to losethe toddlers attention. Activities that are longer may not hold the attentionof the toddlers for long. Break up activities with free time or centers such as art, dramaticplay, blocks, etc. Use themes. Using themes will make it easier for you to come up with ageappropriate activities that align with two year olds cognitive development 13. Lets take a closer look! 14. Lets take a closer look! 15. Key Components of Toddler Lesson Planning. Sensory Goals and Language Objectives Development Weekly or SocialDaily Theme DevelopmentToddlerLesson PlanKeyComponents CognitiveCreative ArtDevelopment Music andGross Motor MovementFine Motor 16. Creating a lesson plan is made simple when using a daily schedule. This will help aid inmaking sure you put in the key components throughout the day. Keeping a consistentschedule goes back to how toddlers learn and how their mind works. Remember thisschedule can be adjusted to better fit your daycare or class. 17. OBJECTIVE THREE: CREATE AN EFFECTIVE LESSON PLANAt the end of this tutorial you will be able to create aneffective lesson plan for toddler two with 95% accuracy. 18. Now that we have went over objectivesone and two, we will analyze two lessonplans. One of the lesson plans displaysknowledge of how the toddler mind worksand key components of toddler lessonplanning while the other one does not. 19. Congratulations You have completed the tutorial! Assessmentinstructions are next. If you would like to go backand review the objectives just click on the objectivebelow. If you are ready for the assessment just clickthe next button.Objective OneObjective TwoObjective Three 20. AssessmentsAssessment One is to assess your knowledge of how the toddler mind works and keycomponents of toddler lesson planning. You will write a short essay1. Identifying three ways the toddler brain functions.2. Identifying the ten key components of toddler lesson planning.Essay should be in APA format. For identifying the key components, it is acceptable tocreate a bulletin list of all components.Assessment Two will assess how well you utilize your knowledge of toddlers and keycomponents. You will create an effective lesson plan using any format or template that fitsyour daycare organization.Both assessments should be emailed to me at jdthorn@gmail.com no later than Friday,October, 12, 2012. 21. Websites used in creationof tutorial http://www.docstoc.com/docs/44119567/Lesson-Plans-for-LacroixGarner-Kindergarten-Week-of-August-25 http://preschoolprofessional.blogspot.com/2010/05/webbing-lesson-plans-for-preschool.html http://www.littlegreentreehouse.com/site/epage/73434_791.htm http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wx7gUu1-FX4&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUJdWVYPZCY&feature=relatedPhotos from Google search of toddlers.