Grades K–5
I Do, We Do, You Do Lesson Plan
A gradual release lesson plan with space for the model, guided practice, independent work and a plan for students who need more help.
Classroom management printable · Weekly lesson plan templates
Standards-Based Lesson Plan
A one-lesson plan that starts with the standard, a kid-friendly learning target and success criteria, then the steps, evidence and next steps.
- Grade level
- Grades K–5
- Time
- About 20 minutes
- Answer key
- Not needed: answers vary
- Kids practice
- Lesson planning, Pacing and organization, Instructional design
What kids do
“Start with the standard and the success criteria, then plan the lesson that gets students there.”
Printed on the sheet:
- Learning target (I can…):
- Success criteria: students will show they can…
- Evidence I will collect
- Next steps for who needs more
Words on this sheet
PartWhat happensMinutesHookTeachClose
Teacher tip
Share the learning target with kids at the start of the lesson in kid-friendly words.
How to use it
- Fill it in digitally or by hand, and keep a copy in your sub folder.
- Plan a week ahead so you can gather materials in time.
- Keep a stack of copies in a labeled tray so you can grab one without stopping the lesson.
Watch for
Plans so packed there is no room for reteaching. Leave a flex block each week.
Talk about it
- How will I know they learned it?
- How can this help you be ready to learn?
Take it further
Share the template with your grade-level team for common planning.
US Letter, prints well in black and white. Free for home and classroom use: print as many copies as you need.
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