Circle Time:
- Sing “Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes”
- Practice identifying and naming different animals
- Play a game of “Animal Charades”
Language Arts:
- Read “Where the Wild Things Are” by Maurice Sendak
- Discuss the story and the different emotions the main character experiences
- Practice identifying and writing the letter “S”
Math:
- Introduce the concept of measurement and the different units of measurement (e.g. inches, feet, centimeters)
- Use rulers and other measuring tools to practice measuring objects
- Practice counting to 230 as a group
Social Studies:
- Talk about different community helpers and their roles
- Read “Whose Hands Are These?” by Miranda Paul
- Discuss the different community helpers represented in the book and their importance
Science:
- Introduce the concept of the five senses and the different ways we use them to explore the world
- Conduct simple experiments to explore each sense (e.g. taste testing, smelling different scents)
- Discuss the importance of each sense and how they help us learn about the world around us
Art:
- Use paint and brushes to create abstract paintings using different colors and textures
- Encourage children to experiment with different brush strokes and techniques to create unique paintings
- Display the paintings in the classroom for the week