Lesson Plan/ Rubric

5E Lesson Plan 1

Teacher: Catherine Long Wheeler
Date: 02/06/2026
Subject Area
Course
Grade Level: Pre K

Mathematics
Pre-K
Materials:

Tablet

 PowerPoint Slides
 Digital color objects (red, blue, yellow, green)
 Touchscreen or mouse

Standards: Mathematics: Sort and classify objects by color and attributes

 Early Learning Cognitive Development Standards
 Technology: Use digital tools to create and demonstrate learning

Objectives: Students will sort objects by color and classify items using a digital tool to create a sorting

product with teacher support.

Differentiation Strategies:

 Visual cues and color prompts
 Drag- and drop activities
 Small-group instruction
 One-on -one assistance for students with IEPs

ENGAGEMENT:
The teacher introduces colors using a short interactive video and classroom objects. Students identify colors aloud
and describe items by color.
Assessment: Teacher observes student responses and participation.
EXPLORATION:
Students explore a digital sorting activity on tablets, dragging objects into color groups.
Assessment: Observation of the student’s ability to interact with the technology.
EXPLANATION:
The teacher explains the terms sort, classify, and models sorting objects by color using the digital tool.
Assessment: Students' questioning and teacher checks for understanding.
ELABORATION:
Students independently complete a digital sorting page showing objects grouped correctly by color.
Assessment: Teacher monitors student progress and provides support.
EVALUATION: Students’ digital sorting products will be assessed using the individual Color Sorting Rubric.

Individual Rubric- Color Sorting Product

Approved January, 2013
Criteria 4- Exceeds 3- Meets 2- Developing 1- Beginning
Sorting
Accuracy: All items sorted Most items Some correct Few correct
correctly correctly

Classification Correctly groups Mostly correct Partial grouping Incorrect
Skills by color
Technology Use Independent use Minimal help Frequent help Unable
Participation Fully engaged Mostly engaged Limited Rare

COE
5E Lesson Plan

Teacher: Catherine Long Wheeler
Date: 02/06/2026
Subject Area
Course Creative
Grade Level: PreK

Mathematics
Pre-K
Materials:  Tablet

PowerPoint Slide
 Digital counters or pictures
 Number cards (1-10)

Standards:  Mathematics: Count objects and compare quantities

 Early Numeracy Standards
 Technology: Collaborate using digital tools

Objectives: Students will work in small groups to create a digital counting product comparing

quantities as more or less.

Differentiation Strategies:

 Peer support in small groups
 Visual number models
 Adult guidance as needed

ENGAGEMENT:
The teacher reads a short counting story and asks students which group has more or less.
Assessment: Student participation during discussion.
EXPLORATION:
Students explore digital counters and practice counting in small groups.
Assessment: Observation of collaboration and counting attempts.
EXPLANATION:
The teacher explains more and less and models counting and comparing groups using technology.
Assessment: Questioning and student responses.
ELABORATION: Groups create a digital counting page or slide showing two groups of objects and label which has
more or less.
Assessment: Teacher monitors group work.
Evaluation: “Group products will be assessed using the Group Counting & Quantity Rubric.”

Group Rubric- Counting & Quantity Product
Criteria 4- Exceeds 3- Meets 2- Developing 1- Beginning

Approved January, 2013
Counting Counts correctly Mostly correct Some errors Incorrect
Accuracy and independently
Understanding Correctly Mostly correct Partial Incorrect
More/Less identifies
Collaboration All group members Most involved Limited Minimal
involved
Technology Use Independent Minimal help Frequent help Unable
Participation Fully engaged Mostly engaged Limited

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