Circle Time:
- Sing “Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes”
- Practice identifying different weather patterns
- Discuss the importance of staying safe during different types of weather
Language Arts:
- Read “Caps for Sale” by Esphyr Slobodkina
- Discuss the story and the different caps the peddler tries to sell
- Practice identifying and writing the letter “M”
Math:
- Introduce the concept of shapes and the different types of shapes (e.g. circle, square, triangle)
- Use manipulatives and other materials to identify and sort different shapes
- Practice counting to 170 as a group
Social Studies:
- Talk about different types of families and their traditions
- Read “The Family Book” by Todd Parr
- Discuss the different types of families and the importance of diversity and inclusion
Science:
- Introduce the concept of the five senses and their functions
- Conduct simple experiments to explore the different senses (e.g. blindfolded taste test, feeling different textures)
- Discuss how we use our senses to learn about the world around us
Art:
- Use paint and paper to create handprint and footprint art
- Encourage children to use their creativity to decorate their prints
- Display the art in the classroom for the week