Seton Hill University

Greensburg, PA 15601

Daily Lesson Plan for Student Teachers

Teacher:
Date:

Sarah Kushnar
Lindsey Lash
Nicole Malara
Michele Morgan

January 17, 2013

Subject:

Art, Music, and Movement

Time:

Grade:

Second

Plan approved by:

Behavioral Objective(s):
Students Will Be Able to:
Create a Winter Scene Based on Snowman
Discuss Snowman By: Bonnie Cook
Accompany The Funny Snowman Song with Musical Instruments
Follow the Directions for the Relay Race
Compare the original painting to the one that they create
Discuss their opinion about the lesson
Pennsylvania State Academic Standard(s):
Art Standards
9.1.I: Create and exhibit visual art
9.1.M: Create works of art based on the works of other dancers, musicians, actors, and visual artists
9.2.G: Identify and discuss common themes, forms, and techniques, from works in the arts
9.4.B Know how to communicate an informed individual opinion about the meaning of works in the arts
Music Standards
9.1.C: Create and perform music
9.1.P: Demonstrate self use of all materials, equipment, and tools at work and in performance spaces in dance, music, theatre arts, and
visual arts.
Movement Standards
10.3.A: Know and demonstrate the importance of rules to ensure safety
10.3.E:Identify and demonstrate safe practices in physical activity
Literature Standards
1.3.A: Identify, analyze, and apply knowledge of the elements of a variety of fictions and literary texts to demonstrate an
understanding of a literary selection
Other Standards
AL.1.1: Participate willingly in in various experiences
1.6.A: Apply listening and speaking strategies effectively
Materials and/or Equipment:
Snowman Painting By: Bonnie Cook
Blue Construction Paper
Tempera Paint in White, Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, and Purple
Paintbrushes
Fingerpaint
Glitter
Crayons
Markers
Colored Pencils
Foamie Stickers

Glitter Glue
Popsicle Sticks
Glue
Cotton Balls
Funny Little Snowman Song Sheet
Shakers
Sandpaper Blocks
Rhythm Sticks
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow By: Lucille Colandro
Gloves
Hats
Scarves
Sunglasses
Socks
Duffle Bags
Shirts
Boxers
Legwarmers
iPad
Document Camera
List of Spelling Words (snowman, glove, scarf, hat, mitten, glasses, socks)
Computer with playlist of snow themed songs
Letter cards
Modifications for Individual Differences:
Partners for students in wheelchairs
Letter cards for spelling the words instead of spelling verbally
iPad with picture for students with visual impairments
Activities and Procedures:
Anticipatory Set:
Show Snowman Painting at the beginning of the class.
Students will discuss their feelings about the painting together. Ask questions - what do you see? what do you think its called? what
does it make you think of?
Students will be asked a series of questions to gather their thoughts and prepare them for the winter lesson ahead.
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Make all materials available for students in the front of the class.
Instruct students to choose materials to create their own winter scene.
Students will create their own winter scene by using materials provided and reflecting on the painting.
Play one snow song to have students clean up their mess and transition back to their seats.
Read There Was a Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow. Discuss - what was needed to build the snowman? Can we build a
snowman without snow? How is this possible?
Transition to movement activity.
Divide students into two teams.
First student will start as the snowman.
The snowman be given the word snowman to spell before running to the duffle bag at the other end of the classroom.
The snowman will put on the shirt and the boxers and return to his team.
Teammates will spell the words glove, scarf, hat, mittens, glasses, and socks.
When the students spell each item, they will run to the other end and find the item in the bag.
Once students find the items, they will run back and place the item on the snowman.
When all items are correctly placed on each teams snowman, the teammates will sit down.
The first team to sit down is the winner.

Closure:
Students will sing and perform music to The Funny Snowman Song. Students will also discuss what their favorite part of the lesson

was.
Evaluation:
Students will be evaluated on their descriptions of the snowman picture versus their original picture, correct use of the instruments
during the song, and working together as a team during the relay race.
Students showed attention and participation 90% of the time.
Assignments:
No further assignments will be given.
Student Teacher Reflection:

Cooperating Teacher Reflection: