Drama Lesson Plan

Early Childhood Education
Learning Experience Template
Name: Julia Venesile Lesson Title: Drama Put on a Show

Date: 4/3/24 Grade Level: Kindergarten Circle one: ECE PKSN
Standard(s)/Guideline(s):
Drama
Responding (RE)
5RE: Articulate the strengths and weaknesses of self and peers following performances
Standard(s)/Guideline(s):
Drama
Producing/Performing (PR)
6PR: Work cooperatively to dramatize a story
Pre-assessment of current knowledge:
I will read a book about art and the different forms of drama.
Instructional Objectives (1-2) Assessment of Student Learning Learning Experience

One/Two Assessed Instructional Identify Evidence: (What will you collect or record as data Academic Language:
Objective(s): The student will be to demonstrate students have met your objective(s) and
able to... skill?) Drama, musicals, stories, actors, actresses, puppets, stage,
plays
Use their imagination to act out in I will be using a checklist to make sure they are checking off
their dramatic play stations the developmentally appropriate practice according to the
learning standards. I also will provide anecdotal notes to
And describe what they are doing.
Create and form a mini play in front

of the class Procedural steps:
Program Monitoring: (How will you aggregate or compile Intro: I will gather the children in a circle and introduce the
One Assessed Developmental your evidence into a class or group view?) concept of drama and dramatic play. I will explain that today
Skill: they will have the opportunity to use their imaginations and
I will take videos and I will do this in the beginning of the pretend to be different characters, then I will show examples
The student will be assessed on year and at the end of the year, to see their growth of of costumes and props, and discuss how they can be used to
the ability to use imagination to get dramatic play and drama. create characters and tell stories, and finally we will warm up
into character and tell a story, and with a simple movement activity, such as "Simon Says" or a
their use of communication. freeze dance, to get the children energized and ready to play.
Next, I will set up different "dramatic play stations" around the

Differentiation: room, each with a theme or setting (e.g., kitchen, doctor's
office, spaceship). I will encourage children to explore the
I will have many different objects and supplies for children different stations, trying on costumes and using props to
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Safety Considerations: to use, and they can pick whichever ones they want to create characters and scenarios. Finally, I will join in the play
Keeping puppets safe and no engage in dramatic play, and drama. and model imaginative storytelling, taking on different roles
throwing them and interacting with the children.
Keeping props in their designated
areas and used for appropriate use Storytelling: I will gather the children together and choose a
picture book or story card to use as inspiration for a group
storytelling activity. Then, we will use props and costumes to
act out the story, encouraging children to take on different
roles and contribute their own ideas. I will pause at key
moments in the story to ask open-ended questions and invite
children to predict what might happen next or imagine
alternative endings.
Closing: I will Introduce puppets or puppet theater as another

tool for dramatic expression. I will encourage children to use
the puppets to create their own mini-plays or retell familiar
stories, and then I provide prompts and ask questions to
spark conversation and encourage imaginative thinking. At
the end, I will ask what their favorite thing about drama and
play is.
Authentic Materials: (Describe authentic real-life, hands-on

materials.)
Costumes and props

Open space for play
Picture books for story telling
Puppets and puppet theater
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Adult Roles:
Making sure they are being safe with the materials, aiding in
their learning process, and helping if they ask for assistance.
Resources & References:
Reflection: (What have you learned about your students? How will this inform future instruction?)
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Early Childhood Education

Learning Experience Template

Name: Julia Venesile Lesson Title: Drama Put on a Show

Instructional Objectives (1-2) Assessment of Student Learning Learning Experience

Create and form a mini play in front

Next, I will set up different "dramatic play stations" around the

Closing: I will Introduce puppets or puppet theater as another

Authentic Materials: (Describe authentic real-life, hands-on

Costumes and props

Resources & References:

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