Circle Time:
- Sing “Old MacDonald Had a Farm”
- Play a game of “Hot Potato” to practice sharing and taking turns
- Have children take turns sharing their favorite animal and why they like it
Language Arts:
- Read “Corduroy” by Don Freeman
- Discuss the theme of friendship and the importance of being kind to others
- Have children practice writing the letter “W”
Math:
- Introduce the concept of patterns by creating different patterns using objects such as blocks or colored tiles
- Have children continue the pattern and create their own patterns to share with the class
- Play a game of “Pattern Race” by having children race to complete a pattern first
Social Studies:
- Introduce the concept of community helpers and the different roles they play in our society
- Show pictures or videos of different community helpers and discuss their jobs
- Have children draw a picture of what they want to be when they grow up and share with the class
Science:
- Introduce the concept of the water cycle and the different forms of water such as rain, snow, and ice
- Have children create a water cycle diagram and label the different stages
- Conduct an experiment to show the water cycle by placing a bowl of water in the sun and observing the evaporation and condensation process
Art:
- Provide materials for children to create a collage using different textures and materials such as tissue paper, cotton balls, and felt
- Encourage children to create a scene or image using the different materials
- Display the collages in the classroom for the week.