Circle Time:
- Sing “If You’re Happy and You Know It”
- Discuss the day’s schedule and any special events
- Practice counting to 20 as a group
Language Arts:
- Read “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom” by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault
- Identify the letters of the alphabet and their sounds
- Practice tracing letters on paper
Math:
- Use counting bears to practice basic addition and subtraction
- Introduce the concept of patterns by making patterns with blocks or colored bears
- Count and sort objects based on color, shape, or size
Social Studies:
- Talk about community helpers and their roles in the community
- Read “Whose Hat is This?” by Sharon Katz Cooper
- Dress up and play pretend as different community helpers
Science:
- Introduce the concept of the water cycle
- Conduct a simple experiment to observe the effects of heat on water
- Observe and discuss different types of weather
Art:
- Create a collage using different materials like tissue paper, buttons, and stickers
- Practice using glue and scissors to create a textured artwork
- Display the collages in the classroom for the week