Aspen University Developmentally Appropriate Practices in Preschool and School Age Settings

Start by reading and following these instructions:

1. Quickly skim the questions or assignment below and the assignment rubric to help you focus.
2. Read the required chapter(s) of the textbook and any additional recommended resources. Some answers may require you to do additional research on the Internet or in other reference sources. Choose your sources carefully.
3. Consider the discussion and the any insights you gained from it.
4. Create your Assignment submission and be sure to cite your sources, use APA style as required, check your spelling.
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**Signature Assignment**

Write a 1750-2000 word essay addressing each of the following points/questions. Be sure to completely answer the questions for each point. There should be separate sections, one for each bullet below. Separate each section in your paper with a clear heading that allows your professor to know which items you are addressing in that section of your paper. Support your ideas with at least three (3) citations in your essay. Make sure to reference the citations using the APA writing style for the essay. The cover page and reference page do not count towards the minimum word amount.

Step 1: Lesson Plan

Which teaching strategies would you use to teach preschoolers the concept of sharing? Write a lesson plan to teach sharing to this age group. Be sure to include activities that are developmentally appropriate and that utilize at least two pieces of children’s literature.

Step 2: Lesson Plan Essay

Explain the lesson plan and your rationale for each activity. Describe the literature you would use and how you would specifically use it. How might multimedia be used as a resource to teach preschoolers social skills? Identify three multimedia resources and describe them with particular attention to how they teach social skills.

Total Point Value of Assignment: [300 pts.]