Planning an Integrated Thematic Curriculum for All Learners

Planning an Integrated Thematic Curriculum Unit Using Universal Design for Learning Universal Design of Early Education: Moving All Children Forward (Conn-Powers, Cross, Traub, & Hutter-Pishgahi) Who am I in the Lives of Children? (Feeney, Christensen, & Moravcik) Prepared by Dr. Carla Piper

Thematic Planning ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Children’s Experiences ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Select a Topic ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Sense of uniqueness Pride in their families Understanding Community

Appropriate Themes ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Criteria for Theme Selection ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

More Criteria for Theme Selection ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

“ Major Understanding” of the Theme ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Mind Map Creative Movement Field Trips Dramatic Play Blocks Family Activities Games Songs and Rhymes Books and Poems Art Activities Cooking THEME

K-W-L Chart K What do you KNOW? W What do you WANT to know? L What did you LEARN? Brainstorm!

Outline for an Integrated Thematic Plan ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Sunburst Graphic Curriculum Plan Family Involvement Activities Learning Trips Literature Extensions Story Books Fingerplays and Poems Sensory Exploration Dramatic Play Blocks Language Charts Discussions Mapping and Graphing Science Workjobs and Games Child-Authored Books Language Games

Ideas for Enriching the Environment Art Area Library Reading Corner Blocks Manipulative Toys Dramatic Play Writing Center Puzzles Hollow Box Discovery Table Light Table Sensory Table Open Area

Curriculum Focus on Food Cooking Songs, Creative Movement, and Drama Art Reference Books and Cookbooks Big Idea #4 Food can be prepared in many different ways. Big Idea #3 People like some foods and dislike some foods. Big Idea #2 Food comes from different places and we eat in different places. Big Idea #1 Everyone needs food to live, grow, and stay healthy. Animals need food too.

Environmental Additions and Trips ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

How Will You Include ALL Children in your Thematic Unit? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Adapt your Thematic Unit by Applying Principles of Universal Design for Learning ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Adapt the Physical Environment ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],The Universal Design of Early Education: Moving Forward for All Children

Room Layout Pretend And Learn Construction Center Writing Center Discovery Center Computer Center Math And Manipulatives Library Art Center ABC Center Listening Center Entry Traffic Flow

Ensure Health and Safety for ALL Children ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],The Universal Design of Early Education: Moving Forward for All Children

Establish Inclusive Social-Emotional Environment ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Activities ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Adapt your Teaching Environment to Include ALL Children ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Adapt your Teaching Environment to Include ALL Children ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Teaching Environment ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Assessment ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Adapt Individual Assessments ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Adapt Individual Assessments ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Individual Assessment and Program Evaluation ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

How Can you Involve Families? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

How Can you Involve Families? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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