Lesson Plan Source

There are many versions of lesson plan templates available. This particular format is one that I have used multiple times and is one of the most commonly used by regular classroom teachers. However, the flaw with this template is that the “accommodations” piece is added at the end of the lesson-as if those kids are an afterthought. As a teacher, you know that ALL children learn differently. Making accommodations is the job of every teacher and does not apply to just children labeled as special ed. With that in mind, I encourage you to access more lesson plan templates in our section on “Planning for All Learners”.

Lesson Plan Title:

Lesson Topic/Concept:

Grade level:

Standards:

Objectives:

Time Allotment:

Materials:

Anticipatory Set:

Procedure:

Guided Practice:

Independent Practice:

Closure:

Assessment:

Accommodations:

Possible Extensions:

Lesson Plan Template printable version

Here are a few versions of a weekly lesson plan template. If you don’t want to buy a lesson plan book, just print off one of these, make copies and place in a binder. You’ll be set for the whole year!

Weekly Lesson Plan Template 1

Offers a place for time, subject, objective, and notes for every day of the week.

Weekly Lesson Plan Template 2

This simple template allows for total freedom. Just fill in for each day of the week.

Weekly Lesson Plan Template 3

I personaly like using this template. It keeps me focused by scheduling the day in blocks of time with the objective and activity for each.

This is a sample parent newsletter that I used my first year of teaching. It organizes the information into two columns. I sent home a newsletter to my parents every week. and included my contact info each week (you’ll have parents that will lose almost everything three times over!). I also incorporated what our focus was for each subject area as well as “reminders” about upcoming events. I made sure to include a small space that allowed a child to “shine” each week.

Sample Newsletter Template

This is a copy of the letter that I sent home informing parents of a party to be held in celebration of Valentine’s Day. Instead of a traditional party, I held a “Social Etiquette Party”. My students and I dressed the “part”. We had table settings complete with decorative name cards for each child. We practiced using “good” manners like those we would use in a restaurant. The party was complete with classical music playing in the background. Your kids and parents really will appreciate the social skills this lesson teaches!