Transitioning between activities is a key skill for preschool children. As early childhood educators, we want this to go smoothly but it can sometimes be marked by resistance from our youngest learners. To ease this process, we’ve developed an engaging lesson plan focused on a digital, interactive sequencing activity featuring Taylor – one of our lovable plant characters. This blog post will guide preschool teachers through a simple, no-prep approach using the Free Pre-K Interactive Sequence Activity on Transitions from Everyday Speech.

Lesson Plan Overview

Duration: 20-30 minutes

Materials: Interactive whiteboard or device, interactive sequencing activity

Objective: To help preschool students understand and smoothly transition between activities.

Preparation Steps

1. Access the free Everyday Speech interactive sequencing activity.
2. Set up a comfortable space for children to view and interact with the activity.

Lesson Execution

1. Introduction to Transitioning (5 minutes): Begin with a simple explanation of what it means to transition between activities and why it’s important.
2. Interactive Sequencing with Taylor the Plant (10 minutes): Show the three images of Taylor and guide students to sequence them in the correct order, demonstrating a transition.
3. Group Discussion (5-10 minutes): Discuss how the sequencing relates to transitioning between activities. Ask children to share their feelings about transitions and offer tips for making them easier.

Conclusion

This lesson plan, centered around the “Free Pre-K Interactive Sequence Activity on Transitions” with Taylor the Plant, offers a fun and educational way to teach preschoolers about transitioning between activities. By engaging with Taylor, students learn to anticipate and adapt to changes in their routine, fostering a smoother preschool experience.

Sample Video

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