Circle Time:
- Sing “If You’re Happy and You Know It”
- Practice identifying and naming different shapes
- Play a game of “Shape Bingo”
Language Arts:
- Read “Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?” by Bill Martin Jr.
- Practice identifying and naming different animals and colors
- Practice identifying and writing the letter “U”
Math:
- Introduce the concept of subtraction and the symbols used to represent subtraction (e.g. -, =)
- Use manipulatives and other materials to practice simple subtraction problems (e.g. 2-1, 3-2)
- Practice counting to 250 as a group
Social Studies:
- Talk about different cultures and the different ways people celebrate holidays and special occasions
- Read “The Family Under the Bridge” by Natalie Savage Carlson
- Discuss the different cultures represented in the book and the importance of understanding and respecting different traditions
Science:
- Introduce the concept of the different states of matter (e.g. solid, liquid, gas)
- Conduct simple experiments to explore the properties of different states of matter (e.g. freeze water to make ice, observe the changes in a pot of boiling water)
- Discuss the importance of understanding the properties of matter and how they affect our daily lives
Art:
- Use clay and other sculpting materials to create 3-dimensional sculptures
- Encourage children to use their creativity and imagination to create unique sculptures
- Display the sculptures in the classroom for the week