Circle Time:
- Sing “If You’re Happy and You Know It”
- Practice identifying different body parts
- Discuss the importance of personal hygiene
Language Arts:
- Read “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom” by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault
- Discuss the story and the different letters of the alphabet that climb the coconut tree
- Practice identifying and writing the letter “J”
Math:
- Introduce the concept of patterns and the different types of patterns (e.g. AB, ABB)
- Use manipulatives and other materials to create and identify different patterns
- Practice counting to 140 as a group
Social Studies:
- Talk about different holidays and their traditions
- Read “The Night Before Thanksgiving” by Natasha Wing
- Discuss the different traditions and foods associated with Thanksgiving
Science:
- Introduce the concept of magnets and their properties
- Conduct simple experiments to explore magnetism (e.g. using magnets to attract and repel different materials)
- Discuss how magnets are used in everyday life
Art:
- Use paper plates and paint to create animal masks (e.g. lion, giraffe)
- Encourage children to use their imagination and creativity
- Have a parade around the classroom wearing the animal masks