Activity planning

📝 Activity Planning Template

Young Innovators Academy

Use this form to develop well-structured, meaningful, and engaging classroom activities that support developmental goals and reflect intentional teaching practices.

Activity Title:

(Be specific, e.g., “Sink and Float,” “Farmer’s Cheese Making”)

Age of Children:

________ months to ________ months

Number of Children Participating:

_______ (per group)

Space Needed:

✔ What kind of space does this activity require?
✔ Any room or outdoor features needed (e.g., light, rug, water, shade)?
✔ Will you need outlets? Will noise or foot traffic be a problem?
✔ Is it easily supervised?

Notes:

Time Required:

Block of Time: ___________
Rotations (if applicable): ______________________________

Materials (List ALL items & amounts):

Safety Considerations:

(Hot tools? Allergens? Small pieces?)

Clean-Up Instructions:

Can children help clean up?

Yes
No
Notes: _____________________________________________

Thinking About It Ahead of Time (Preparation Steps):

(Write in step-by-step format what you’ll need to do before and during the activity.)

Skills Practiced

What can children do on their own? What will they need help with?

Independent Skills: _______________________________
Adult Support Needed: ____________________________

Learning Goals

(What will children gain from this experience?)

☑ Social/Emotional (e.g., self-esteem, peer interaction)
☑ Cognitive (e.g., counting, predicting)
☑ Physical (e.g., fine/gross motor)
☑ Language (e.g., describing, listening)

Describe the specific goals: