Circle Time:
- Sing “The Wheels on the Bus”
- Play a game of “Simon Says” to practice following directions
- Have children take turns sharing their favorite food and why they like it
Language Arts:
- Read “Where the Wild Things Are” by Maurice Sendak
- Discuss the different emotions that the main character experiences throughout the story
- Have children practice writing the letter “Z”
Math:
- Introduce the concept of measurement by comparing the size of objects using non-standard units such as paper clips or blocks
- Have children measure different objects in the classroom and record their findings
- Play a game of “Size Sort” by having children sort objects by size
Social Studies:
- Introduce the concept of diversity and the different ways people look and act
- Show pictures or videos of different cultures and traditions
- Have children draw a picture of themselves and their family and discuss their own culture and traditions
Science:
- Introduce the concept of the life cycle of a plant
- Plant seeds in cups and have children observe and record the growth over the next few weeks
- Discuss the importance of sunlight and water for plant growth
Art:
- Provide materials for children to create a painting using different colors and shapes
- Encourage children to create an abstract painting by mixing different colors and using different brush strokes
- Display the paintings in the classroom for the week.