Willie Said:

I'm curious to know, do US teachers have to present their lesson plans daily to their principal?

We Answered:

At my previous school, I was required to submit an online copy of my lesson plan the week before, and to have a hard copy in my grade book when I was observed. It was a huge waste of time and paper. That was a school policy, not a district-wide one (Chicago Public Schools) and all of us felt like we were being checked-up on.

The school where I teach now, a private school, has no such rules, so my time is spend doing more constructive things.

Calvin Said:

can anyone give me the defintion of these? its all about type of daily lesson plan.?

We Answered:

1. Detailed daily lesson plan would have scripted word for word what you are going to say.
2. Semi detailed means you're stating what you'll talk about (i.e. "Discuss the effects of slavery on the Civil War")
3. Brief--something to the effect of
Lesson 5-6, p. 156-189
a. Read and discuss
b. Guiding comprehension
c. Workbook p. 46

Viola Said:

Which of the following individuals requires the writing of daily lesson plans?

We Answered:

A & C

Rick Said:

Teachers: On the average, how much work do you bring home daily (correcting papers, lesson plans, etc)?

We Answered:

on average i bring home three hours per week. but, i usually stay at least 90 minutes after the school day is over every day.

Beverly Said:

Home schooling parents: Does this sound like a good daily "lesson plan"?

We Answered:

At that age, learning should be through play. I have always homeschooled my older children (ages 12 and 10) and also have a daughter about to turn 4 and an infant. I would NOT follow such a schedule. We work more on routine and play and try to take advantage of educational opportunities. It has worked great for us.

I would be more likely to introduce colors and animals, etc. by looking in the backyard, taking a walk around the neighborhood, visiting the aquarium or zoo, etc. and pointing out the various animals and colors (and other objects). If a certain animal seemed to intrigue them, we might visit the library and check out a book about that animal.

Structured learning time should be kept to a minimal- you want them to develop a lifelong love of learning. What is structured should only be loosely so, and there should be a lot of free play time with educational toys, etc. available.

I recommend you check out Amazon.com for Ready for Kindergarten (I think the author is Sharon Wilcox, but I am not 100%), Story S-T-R-E-T-C-H-E-R-S (there is a preschool version available), etc. That is one of my favorites- it takes favorite children's stories and gives ideas for including math, science, vocabulary, arts and crafts, music, even snack and games in the story.

Your Big Backyard and Pack O Fun are favorite magazines that have great ideas in them, and Highlights magazine now has a version for little children. National Geographic has a version of their magazine for children, also- both younger and older ones.

Most websites like PBSKids.com, Disney.com, NickJr.com, SproutOnline, etc. have educational activities.

Take them to story time at the library and/or book store (this is a weekly activity in most places).

Now, if you think what you have planned is best for you and your children, then definitely proceed that way. It just seems a little "stuffy" to me, personally. But only you know what is best for you and yor children.