Circle Time:
- Sing “The Wheels on the Bus”
- Practice identifying and naming different shapes
- Play a game of “Shape Match”
Language Arts:
- Read “The Cat in the Hat” by Dr. Seuss
- Discuss the story and the importance of following rules
- Practice identifying and writing the letter “R”
Math:
- Introduce the concept of patterns and the different types of patterns (e.g. AB, ABC, AABB)
- Use manipulatives and other materials to create and extend patterns
- Practice counting to 220 as a group
Social Studies:
- Talk about different cultures and their traditions
- Read “How My Parents Learned to Eat” by Ina R. Friedman
- Discuss the different cultures and traditions represented in the story
Science:
- Introduce the concept of living and nonliving things and the characteristics of each
- Conduct a scavenger hunt to find examples of living and nonliving things in the classroom or outdoors
- Discuss the differences between living and nonliving things
Art:
- Use clay or playdough to create 3D sculptures of different animals
- Encourage children to use their hands and imagination to make their sculptures unique
- Display the sculptures in the classroom for the week