Circle Time:
- Sing “Old MacDonald Had a Farm”
- Practice identifying and naming different animals
- Play a game of “Animal Charades”
Language Arts:
- Read “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle
- Discuss the story and the life cycle of a butterfly
- Practice identifying and writing the letter “P”
Math:
- Introduce the concept of addition and the different ways to add numbers (e.g. using fingers, using objects)
- Use manipulatives and other materials to practice adding numbers
- Practice counting to 200 as a group
Social Studies:
- Talk about different types of homes and their characteristics
- Read “A House Is a House for Me” by Mary Ann Hoberman
- Discuss the different types of homes and the materials used to build them
Science:
- Introduce the concept of the five senses and the different ways we use our senses
- Conduct simple experiments to explore the different senses (e.g. blindfolded taste test, smelling different objects)
- Discuss the importance of taking care of our senses
Art:
- Use paint and paper to create handprint animals
- Encourage children to use different colors and textures to make their animals unique
- Display the handprint animals in the classroom for the week