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Lesson Topic
Following 2- step directions/directives; Phonemic awareness; Saying out beginning sounds and stating at least one word beginning with those sounds/deductive reasoning skills
Lesson Outline
Today, the girls were involved in a treasure hunt activity which required them to find hidden eggs in a clearly defined indoor area, but they had to first repeat the beginning sound made by the letter written on the egg - and to say a word that began with that letter before adding it to their basket. 15 eggs were hidden in the room and directional cues given to assist them in locating the treasures. Both girls enjoyed this challenge and responded accordingly to the visual and oral prompts afforded them to direct them to locations in the room, One cue was more difficult as they were instructed to look inside a prop they had taken to lunch, so they had to think about what items they took to the park and look inside it once identified. A little bit of competitive sibling rivalry emerged as Laina amassed a few more eggs than Gabriela and would not relinquish one of their eggs upon request, but all was alleviated when they were told there would be an additional challenge added at the end of the activity. A small treat was to be placed in one of the eggs in each girls' basket, and they were encouraged to think how they might figure out which egg contained the treat. Both girls were given 2-step directives before beginning the challenge and both did as instructed. Then, once the final challenge commenced, Laina began shaking the eggs and quickly found the one that contained the treat. Gabriela did likewise and found her treat in an egg quickly as well. Both girls asked politely if they could eat their treat after the treasure hunt was complete. They were asked to count their eggs and add them together and did so with the provision of some prompts. Then, they were shown some worksheets I had downloaded - and Laina picked one she wanted to do, but as we had all but run out of time for today's session, we agreed to resume the activity tomorrow. It is a fine-motor activity that requires the girls to trace and figure out how to go from a start point to an end point in a maze. Ms. Elise then asked the girls if they would like to try some cupcakes she had made, and both girls said they'd like to try them - and politely thanked her for a delicious treat to end the day.
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Session Hours
1.00
Hours Attended
1.00
Entry Status
Review Status
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School