P.R.I.D.E in Philly Lesson Plan
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Subject: This is My Hair
Date: 1/9/2004
Topic: Natural Hair Textures
Preschool age Level: 3-5 years old
Lesson Summary (describe in one sentence):
Children will have the opportunity to identify the different types of hair textures.
Group size: 8
Length of Lesson: 30-45 minutes
Anti-Bias Education Goal/s
Which applies to your lesson?
Children will respect one another’s feelings and comments pertaining to the identity of their peer’s hair, texture, length, and color.
Cultural Competencies (see PA CRSE Competencies)
Essential Questions
(What are questions that will allow your students to think critically during the lesson? No obvious answer, raise more questions, address key concepts)
1. What do you like about your hair?
2. How would you like your hair styled and why?
3. How would you feel if your hair was different than your friend’s hair?
4. What makes your hair unique?
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Concepts or Vocabulary
(What do students need to know to best understand this lesson?)
1. That they are enough.
2. Black Hair is Beautiful.
3. Self- Confidence.
4. Everyone’s hair is unique.
P.R.I.D.E Theme
(What will students learn to do and about during the lesson?)
Hair Care
Children will experience shampooing, conditioning, moisturizing, and styling hair in protective hair styles to prevent damage.
Learning Objectives
(Be SPECIFIC, should be observable and measurable)
Students will be able to...
Use Mannequins
Hair styling equipment
Books
Songs
Closing Activity
(Here the ECE teacher/provider reviews the highlights of the lesson and brings closure to the activity.)
Paper plate faces
Children can use material to do a hair style of their choice.
Resources/Materials/References
(What do you need to bring/provide to students? Include any worksheets/readings/additional documents)
Paper plates, Yarn, googly eyes, construction paper, Glue, tissue paper and crayons
Home Connection
Provide parents with positive affirmations about self to say with their children. This will encourage children to embrace their identity.
Assessment
(Practice/ Checking for Understanding):
During table talk have children identify peers’ hair texture.