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Dental HealthLessonPlanECIP’s(Early Childhood Indicators of Progress)By1 - 2 - 3 Learn CurriculumGraphics used: www.whimsyclips.com

ECIP'sEach activity in the infant, toddler and preschool lesson plan isbroken into an ECIP's Domain. You will see the list of domains forInfant - 3 and Ages 3 - 5 before the infant lesson plan. (There is alsoa link to bring up the full file for each age group of the ECIP's if youdon't already have a book).Each activity is broken down into domain - component and indicator.When taking an ECIP's class you will learn what these are and seewhy I have broken each activity down for you. This is to betterunderstand the ECIP's and to give you a better understanding whenfinding a lesson plan to up-load to http://www.developtoolmn.org/Jean1 - 2 - 3 Learn Curriculum

Lesson PlansLesson plans for MN child care providers are marked with theECIP's. ECIPs are the MN specific early childhood standards, andthere are links below to access the ECIP's.This was done to help child care providers or centers going throughthe Parent Aware program in MN.To get an online copy of the ECIP’s, please click on the linksbelow.Birth – 31. Social and Emotional Development2. Language Development and Communication3. Cognitive Development4. Physical and Motor Development3–51. Social and Emotional Development2. Approaches to Learning3. Language and Literacy Development4. Creativity and the Arts5. Cognitive Development6. Physical and Motor DevelopmentYou will click on the link and then click allow to be bought to thesite.1 – 2 – 3 Learn Curriculum

Group Planning FormTeacher(s):Group: InfantWeek of:Theme: Dental Health Patrick'sChanges to Environment: Place some soft, plasticfood items for infant to play with and hold. Place themdown in a basket where infant can reach. Hang uppictures of St Patrick's themes pictures down low whereChanges to Routines and Schedule: Hang up dentist picture low where infant can see. Talkto infant, and let them know soon they will be getting some teeth, and they will brush them tokeep them healthy, and they will visit the dentist when they get a little older. . Put out differenttoys to give toddlers different toy options.Family / Home Connection: Print up cover sheet for parents and hang on bulletin board. Thisis to give them a visual of what the theme is for the week. home themed letter Friday beforeyour "St Patrick's" theme begins Post on bulletin board cover sheets so parents have a ednesdayThursdayFridayDrop in the BoxGoalSmall MuscleECIP's # 3Puppet FunGoalSensesECIP's # 3Reading BooksGoalsLanguageearly preliteracy skillsECIP's # 2XylophoneGoalMusicMirrorGoalLarge MuscleECIP's # 3ECIP's # 3 # 4MilestonesProject: My TeethRocket TakeoffFloor TimeECIP's # 1 # 4ECIP's # 3FlashlightDanceECIP's # 3Story Time: Milestones Project: My TeethMoving to Music: Use Your ToothbrushSign Language: Toothbrush To sign toothbrush, extend your index finger and rub it backand forth in front of your teeth.TO DO LIST:Buy: Buy any additional items you want for the infant area.Gather: Ask parents if they have any dental health books or items for infant area.Other: Go to your local library and ask library to help you find more books about dentalhealth. Get board books for the infant area. Print up the following pictures on white cardstock and laminate. hang up where infant can see the pictures.1 - 2 - 3 Learn Curriculum

Group Planning FormTeacher(s):Group: ToddlerChanges to Environment: Place some soft, plasticfood items for infant to play with and hold. Place themdown where toddlers can reach them. If you have aTheme: Dental Health Patrick'skitchen area, ask them to help you cook a healthy meal.Hang up pictures of St Patrick's themes pictures downChanges to Routines and Schedule: Hang up the dental pictures low where toddlers can see.Talk to toddlers about the pictures, and that a dentist is who they will go to visit about their teethwhen they get a little older. Talk about brushing your teeth and we do this to keep our teethhealthy.t toys to give toddlers different toy options.Family / Home Connection: Print up cover sheet for parents and hang on bulletin board. Thisis to give them a visual of what the theme is for the week. home themed letter Friday beforeWeek esdayThursdayFridayWalk theAnimalsGoalDramatic PlayECIP's # 4Brush, Brush,BrushCountingShoes GoalNumbersECIP's # 3Reading BooksGoalsLanguagedevelopment,early preliteracy skillsPaper BallsGoalLarge MuscleCars andRampsGoalBlocksECIP's # 4ECIP's # 4Shake it UpFlyingWashclothMagnet Hideand SeekECIP's # 3ECIP's # 4ECIP's # 3 # 4Story Time: Brush, Brush, BrushMoving to Music: My ToothbrushSign Language: Toothbrush To sign toothbrush, extend your index finger and rub it backand forth in front of your teeth.TO DO LIST:Buy: Buy any additional items you want for the toddler area.Gather: Ask parents if they have any dental health books or items for toddler area.Other: Go to your local library and ask library to help you find more books about dentalhealth. Get board books for the toddler area. Print up the dental pictures from the infantsection on white card stock and laminate. Hang up where toddler can see the pictures.1 - 2 - 3 Learn Curriculum

Circle TimeCircle time is done usually in the morning, first thing beforeyou start your preschool day. Circle time is also calledmorning meeting or community circle.The purpose of circle time is to introduce children to pre-kconcepts using hands-on teaching methods, songs,movement, fingerplays, and flannel board figures and stories.In addition to a daily concept, you can also discuss theweather, calendar and name shapes.Create Ground RulesGenerally pupils love circle time and the opportunities itgives them to talk about themselves and one another, but it isstill essential to establish some basic rules for all to follow.The rules that you apply when facilitating circle time in yourclassroom should certainly be understood by all involved andideally they should be agreed by everyone too, although thiswill depend to some extent on the age of the children. Thereality of a well run circle is such that very few rules areactually needed. You may like to work to the following as aminimum: Only one person is to speak at any one time. It's perfectly acceptable to 'pass' on anything you don'twant to talk about. All circle members will show respect for one another atall times.1 - 2 - 3 Learn Curriculum

Preschool Lesson Plan - Dental Health - Letter of the Week - HVocabularyDentist, chair, tools, office, mouth, teeth, gums, mirror, straight, cavities, filling, healthy,happyCircle TimeGreetingDaily MessageRead AloudInteractive WritingShared ReadingMusicGood Morning to You!Good morning boys and girls. Today is . Today we're going to learn about brushingour teeth and the Dentist.Going to the Dentist by Helen FrostWrite the letter H on a dry eraser board. (The children can practice writing the letter onthe floor or in the air).On Friday let one of the children read the book to the group.If You Brushed Your Teeth This MorningECIP’s Domain: 1. Social and Emotional Development Component: Social Competence and Relationships Indicator:Interact easily with one or more childrenDomain 3: Language and Literacy Development Component: Listening Indicator: Listen with understanding tostories, directions, and conversations1 - 2 - 3 Learn Curriculum

Small GroupsPurpose of small groups: To work and learn with a small number of children facilitated by a teacher. To allow teachers an opportunity to observe and assess where every child is onthe road to learning to read and write. To allow teachers a time to use assessment results in intentionally work withspecific children To learn the art of conversation including listening, taking turns and talking. To provide participation opportunities for each child.When are small groups appropriate in the daily schedule? Small group time maybe scheduled any time during the day. Set a specific time with specific groups. Smallgroup activities are planned in advance and may continue with the daily lesson, teacha new concept, or allow children to practice skills, such as rhyming or alliteration.How many children are in the ideal small group? Group size will vary according tothe activity, but a group of 2 – 6 is an ideal size for learning and participation.

Small Group - ECIP'sECIP's Domain 1: Social and Emotional DevelopmentComponent: Social Competence and RelationshipsIndicators: Interacts easily with one or more children * Interacts easilywith familiar adults * Begin to participate successfully as a member of agroupDomain 2: Approaches to LearningComponent: PersistenceComponent: Demonstrate ability to complete a task or stay engaged in anexperienceDomain 3: Language and Literacy DevelopmentComponent: Emergent ReadingIndicator: Retell information from a story * Understand that writing is away of communicatingDomain 3: Approaches to LearningComponent: Emergent WritingIndicator: Understand that writing is a way of communicating

Small GroupPreschool Lesson Plan - Dental Health - Letter of the Week HWeek of:MondaySmall GroupRegroup toRevisit FocusTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridayRead - How toHave HealthyTeeth. Color.Writing - Have thechildren practicewriting words inHow to HaveHealthy Teethbook above.Game - DentalHealth Match UpCard gameRead - How toHave HealthyTeeth. Color.Writing - Havechildren matchwords to picturesin the DentalHealth Match UpCard Game andthen practicewriting words onindex cards.Game - PlayDental ABCsorting Strips.Read - How toHave HealthyTeeth. Color.Writing - Have thechildren practicewriting words inHow to HaveHealthy Teethbook aboveGame - DentalHealth Match UpCard game.Read - How toHave HealthyTeeth. Color.Writing - Havechildren matchwords to picturesin the DentalHealth Match UpCard Game andthen practicewriting words onindex cards.Game - PlayDental ABCsorting Strips.Read - How toHave HealthyTeeth. Color.Send book home.Writing - Finishwriting any wordsin the How toHave HealthyTeeth book above.Game - DentalHealth Match UpCard game.Have kids sharesomething theydid/read/made inALHave kids sharesomething theydid/read/made inALHave kids sharesomething theydid/read/made inALHave kids sharesomething theydid/read/made inALHave kids sharesomething theydid/read/made inALECIP's Domain 1: Social and Emotional Development Component: Social Competence and Relationships Indicators: Interacts easily with one or more children *Interacts easily with familiar adults * Begin to participate successfully as a member of a groupDomain 2: Approaches to Learning Component: Curiosity Indicator: Shows interest in discovering and learning new thingsDomain 3: Language and Literacy Development Component: Emergent Reading Indicator: Retell information from a story * Understand that writing is a way ofcommunicatingDomain 3: Approaches to Learning Component: Emergent Writing Indicator: Understand that writing is a way of communicating1 - 2 - 3 Learn CurriculumAL Active Learning

Active Learning - RegroupPurpose of Regroup: To get children to talk about what they did during the day. To help children remember what they did during the day, so that when parentsask what they did during the day, hopefully parents will not get the automaticresponse "nothing".When is regrouping appropriate in the daily schedule? Regroup with childrenbefore naptime, when you have 10 minutes to sit and talk about what they did thatmorning. What was the best part of their day? Get the children talking about their day.You can also regroup in the afternoon after nap and snack, before children start goinghome for the day. Pick the best time in your child care / preschool to re-connect with thechildren.

Active LearningPick 3 items to do this week for activelearning from the following sheet.1 – 2 – 3 Learn Curriculum