Daily Lesson Plan

A printable lesson plan you can customize for free

Thoughtful lesson plans are a crucial part of running a high-quality early education program. Instead of creating plans from scratch, you can customize a template to suit your teaching style and children’s needs.

Download this template to help you: 

• Identify the topic, vocabulary words, and learning objectives for each lesson you create 
• Record the developmental domains and pre-academic skills each lesson supports 
• Reflect on the success of the planned activity and areas for improvement 

Why you want to use this lesson plan template

This template provides a structured approach to developing comprehensive and effective lesson plans for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. This template helps educators organize key components such as learning objectives, materials, activities, and assessments, ensuring that each lesson is tailored to meet the developmental needs of the children.

By using this template, educators can save time and maintain consistency in their planning process. It also promotes flexibility and adaptability, allowing educators to adjust their plans based on children's interests and developmental milestones, which is crucial for fostering engagement and learning.

After downloading the Daily Lesson Plan template, please check out the other early education resources that promote child development below.

• Activities Across Developmental Domains for Childcare and Preschool Programs
• Kindergarten Readiness Checklist
• First Day of School Checklist for New Families
• Calendar Template for Early Education Programs
• A Guide to Studying the Natural World with Young Children - Fall Edition