Summary: Planning is important. Being successful in the classroom requires planning. Planning means taking time for reflection and a focus on what needs to be done and how you are going to do it. Last episode, I shared my 10 Secret Ingredients for Better Unit Planning. Today, I am talking about my: 9 Thoughts for Successful Daily Lesson Plans 1. What are you trying to accomplish each day? 2. Block or Chunk Time 3. Think engagement - How? 4. How will you know if they are getting it? 5. Specific activities for expanding understanding of the content vocabulary. 6. How you will begin/close. 7. Be flexible. 8. Use small group activities and learning centers to provide opportunities for practice. 9. Daily plans should always be driven by individual needs. Remember - planning is important and an essential tool for helping us assist kids in achieving their dreams. Thanks for listening. Other Resources: Lesson Plan Templates (As with anything find what works for you but work to include what I talk about in the episode.) Dave Burgess and Teach Like a Pirate Assessment Strategies (Stickies, mini-whiteboards, and more) Laura Robb's Vocabulary is Comprehension My interview with Laura Robb about Vocabulary is Comprehension Learning Stations Length - 17:55
