Are you going to Kindergarten this Fall?
Toys: Littlest Pet Shops, Lace-up shoes, Skills Puzzles, Skee-Ball, Dolls, and Dress-Ups (Students choose toys).
Circle Time: Shapes Reviews, Program Practice, and Kindergarten Books
Snack: Lucky Charms and carrots.
Books:
*When I was Five by Arthur Howard (Fun book to talk about. What story would you tell about your best friend, secret hiding place, favorite dinosaur and car?)
Miss Bindergarten Stays Home From Kindergarten by Joseph Slate and Ashley Wolff (Days of the Week review, ABCs, etc.)
Activity:
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
Thursday, May 14, 2015
Color My World
Do you have a favorite color?
Toys: Dress-up Trunk, Wooden Blocks, Kitchen dishes and wooden puzzles.
Circle Time:
We read a book that had a color on each page with images of items that color. We guessed which images we would see on the next color page. For example, we guessed a flower, orange, and a fish for the "orange" page.
We read about the primary colors (and sang the song!) we learned that you can make the other colors using the primary colors. We then went and did it ourselves with fingerpaint!
Toys: Dress-up Trunk, Wooden Blocks, Kitchen dishes and wooden puzzles.
Circle Time:
We read a book that had a color on each page with images of items that color. We guessed which images we would see on the next color page. For example, we guessed a flower, orange, and a fish for the "orange" page.
Played "I Spy" Colors Game. Lena spied purple, Anna spied pink on her shirt. Ben spied green
We also learned the colors in a rainbow and then drew our own rainbows!
Snack: Animal Crackers
Recess:
Activities:
Snack: Animal Crackers
Recess:
Activities:
We read about the primary colors (and sang the song!) we learned that you can make the other colors using the primary colors. We then went and did it ourselves with fingerpaint!
Finger painting activity with mixing colors
Books:
My World Colors by Dr. Alvin Granowsky
Red Day Green Day by Edith Kunhardt and Marilyn Hafner
My First Book of Colors (Baby Einstein Big Book)
I Love Colors (Scholastic Reader) by Hans Wilhelm
Song:
My Primary Colors
I Can Sing A Rainbow
Books:
My World Colors by Dr. Alvin Granowsky
Red Day Green Day by Edith Kunhardt and Marilyn Hafner
My First Book of Colors (Baby Einstein Big Book)
I Love Colors (Scholastic Reader) by Hans Wilhelm
Song:
My Primary Colors
I Can Sing A Rainbow
I Know My Shapes!
Do you know what a rectangle is?
A rectangle looks like a square but has two long sides and two short sides. An example of a rectangle is a door.
Toys: Shape foam blocks, (new) Fish Tank shapes sorter, FP Village, Skee-Ball, Tinker Toys
Snack: Gold fish crackers and Chocolate chip granola bars.
Circle Time discussion began at snack time. We had fun looking at pictures of fruits, vegetables, and crackers and guessing their shapes. We talked about fruit like strawberries (cut sideways=hearts), starfruit (star shape--showed picture. Taste is tangy like citrus but sweeter), melons and bananas (cut=crescent shape), plums, oranges, apples, apricots, peaches (circle shapes), avocado (this was a new vegetable/fruit for some) was an oval, etc.
We watched a short DVD clip (3 minutes) by Baby Einstein called, "I Know my Shapes!" about a box of crayons who are drawn into shapes and form a clown.
We enjoyed reading and learning about shapes and became "Shape Hunters!" discovering shapes all around our classroom: the round clock, the rectangular lights, the square books, the rectangular bathroom door, etc.
We also talked about octagon, sounding like octopus, is a shape that has eight sides. A hexagon has six sides. A circle is a continuous side with only one side.
Shape Games (and fun assessment): Cranium Hullabaloo. In this clever and fun game put to music, students must listen for directions to lead them to a "cranium pad" of a certain shape, color, or with an animal, food, or instrument on it. Kids are having so much fun moving and listening--they don't know they are learning as well.
Extension Activity: Why not go on a shapes hunt around your house or neighborhood? You could say..."I spy with my little eye" or be Shape Detectives. Homes have rectangular doors, magazines, books and bricks. Windows are often square. Trampolines, bowls, frames can be circular. Some roof tops and gables can be triangular. You get the idea--have fun learning and talking about shapes!
Shape Books:
Fun with Colors and Shapes (World Book)
My First Book of Shapes (Baby Einstein ) by Julie Aigner-Clark, Ill. by Nadeem Zaidi
Colors and Shapes (Let's Look, DK) Essential Preschool Learning
Baby See-a-Shape Shapes by Mark Tattam (Make Believe Ideas Limited)
Making Shapes: A Very First Math Book Ill. by Jo Moon *finger traceable shape tracks
The Silly Story of Goldie Locks and the Three Squares (Hello, Math lvl. 2) by Grace Maccarone, Ill. by Anne Kennedy. Math Activities by Marilyn Burns
Alphabet Book:
Alphabet Soup: A Feast of Letters by Scott Gustafson**Love the illustrations/story.
Parents for Free Shape Printables and Flash Cards click here: TLSBooks
A rectangle looks like a square but has two long sides and two short sides. An example of a rectangle is a door.
Toys: Shape foam blocks, (new) Fish Tank shapes sorter, FP Village, Skee-Ball, Tinker Toys
Snack: Gold fish crackers and Chocolate chip granola bars.
Circle Time discussion began at snack time. We had fun looking at pictures of fruits, vegetables, and crackers and guessing their shapes. We talked about fruit like strawberries (cut sideways=hearts), starfruit (star shape--showed picture. Taste is tangy like citrus but sweeter), melons and bananas (cut=crescent shape), plums, oranges, apples, apricots, peaches (circle shapes), avocado (this was a new vegetable/fruit for some) was an oval, etc.
We watched a short DVD clip (3 minutes) by Baby Einstein called, "I Know my Shapes!" about a box of crayons who are drawn into shapes and form a clown.
We enjoyed reading and learning about shapes and became "Shape Hunters!" discovering shapes all around our classroom: the round clock, the rectangular lights, the square books, the rectangular bathroom door, etc.
We also talked about octagon, sounding like octopus, is a shape that has eight sides. A hexagon has six sides. A circle is a continuous side with only one side.
Shape Games (and fun assessment): Cranium Hullabaloo. In this clever and fun game put to music, students must listen for directions to lead them to a "cranium pad" of a certain shape, color, or with an animal, food, or instrument on it. Kids are having so much fun moving and listening--they don't know they are learning as well.
Extension Activity: Why not go on a shapes hunt around your house or neighborhood? You could say..."I spy with my little eye" or be Shape Detectives. Homes have rectangular doors, magazines, books and bricks. Windows are often square. Trampolines, bowls, frames can be circular. Some roof tops and gables can be triangular. You get the idea--have fun learning and talking about shapes!
Shape Books:
Fun with Colors and Shapes (World Book)
My First Book of Shapes (Baby Einstein ) by Julie Aigner-Clark, Ill. by Nadeem Zaidi
Colors and Shapes (Let's Look, DK) Essential Preschool Learning
Baby See-a-Shape Shapes by Mark Tattam (Make Believe Ideas Limited)
Making Shapes: A Very First Math Book Ill. by Jo Moon *finger traceable shape tracks
The Silly Story of Goldie Locks and the Three Squares (Hello, Math lvl. 2) by Grace Maccarone, Ill. by Anne Kennedy. Math Activities by Marilyn Burns
Alphabet Book:
Alphabet Soup: A Feast of Letters by Scott Gustafson**Love the illustrations/story.
Parents for Free Shape Printables and Flash Cards click here: TLSBooks
Thursday, May 7, 2015
Mother's and Father's Day
Question of the Day:
Do you love your Mom?
Toys: Dolls, Dress-ups, Rose-Petal Cottages, FP Village.
Snack: Apple slices and Pretzels
Books: (ABC)
'Chick Chicka Boom Boom', (123) 'Arlene Aldas 123'
Craft: Cards, Flowerpots
and Flower Bracelets for the children to bring to their mothers.
MOM WOW Card--use pictures laminated
MOM WOW Card--use pictures laminated
Song: Mother dear I love you so!
Read Jonathan London's book, What Do You Love? or My Mommy is Mine!
Read Jonathan London's book, What Do You Love? or My Mommy is Mine!
Circle Time:
What is the holiday coming up this Sunday? Mother's Day! It is celebrated on the second Sunday in May and how Father's Day is in June (the third Sunday).
Today
we sang the song My Daddy is My Favorite Pal, and then we did the 'I
love you, Daddy! Here's how I will help you!' activity.
We
also finished our Mother's day projects, which were Cards with a poem, hand print, and student picture!
Ben: because she's afraid of the dark
Dexter: she takes me to the pool every day
Eva: because yesterday she gave me a Popsicle
Lukas: she plays with me
Luke: she takes me to the park
Harris: she lets me eat
Maelo: she likes to take me shopping
Tanner: she buys me toys if I'm good at the store
Zakai: she buys stuff for us
Show n teach!
Books:
What Mommies do Best by Laura Numeroff & Lynn Munsinger
My Mother is Mine by Marion Dane Bauer and Peter Elwell
I Love my Mommy Because...Laurel Porter-Gaylord, Ashley Wolff
I Love You, Mom
by Iris Hisky Arno and Joan Holub
Just Mommy and Me by Tara Morrow and Katy Bratun
Because Your Mommy Loves You by Andrew Clements and R.W. Alley
The Night Before Mother's Day by Natasha Wing and Amy Wummer
I'm My Mommy (Golden Book) Jim Henson's Muppet
Just Mommy and Me by Tara Morrow and Katy Bratun
Because Your Mommy Loves You by Andrew Clements and R.W. Alley
The Night Before Mother's Day by Natasha Wing and Amy Wummer
I'm My Mommy (Golden Book) Jim Henson's Muppet
Father's
Day Books:
What
Daddies Do Best by Laura Numeroff and Lynn Munsinger
I
Love You, Dad by Iris Hisky Arno and Joan Holub
I
Shop With My Daddy by Grace Maccarone and Denise Brunkus
A
Day With My Dad (Power Phonics) by Larry Baron
I Love You, Daddy by Dandi Mackall and Karen Schmidt
A Day with My Dad (PowerPhonics) by Larry Baron
Because Your Daddy Loves You by Andrew Clements and R.W. Alley
The Secret Father's Day Present by Andrew Clements & Varda Livney
I Shop With My Daddy by Grace Maccarone and Denise Brunkus
My Father is Taller Than a Tree by Joseph Bruchac and Wendy Halperin
I'm My Daddy (Golden Book) with Jim Henson's Muppets
I Love You, Daddy by Dandi Mackall and Karen Schmidt
A Day with My Dad (PowerPhonics) by Larry Baron
Because Your Daddy Loves You by Andrew Clements and R.W. Alley
The Secret Father's Day Present by Andrew Clements & Varda Livney
I Shop With My Daddy by Grace Maccarone and Denise Brunkus
My Father is Taller Than a Tree by Joseph Bruchac and Wendy Halperin
I'm My Daddy (Golden Book) with Jim Henson's Muppets
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
Cinco de Mayo and Letter Z
Cinco de Mayo and Letter Z (Zoo)
Have you been to a zoo?
Toys: Littlest Pet Shops, Lemonade Stand and Register,
Circle Time Activities:
Today is Tuesday, May 5. In some parts of Mexico and America, people celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Cinco de Mayo means May the 5th. On May 5, 1862, although greatly outnumbered, Mexican soldiers conquered an army of French and Mexican rebel soldiers at Puebla, Mexico. The Mexican soldiers demonstrated great courage, unity, leadership and patriotism -- a deep love for their families, home and country on that day.
Spanish is the predominant language in Mexico and also widely spoken by Mexican communities living in the United States and elsewhere.
To celebrate Cinco de Mayo, Mexican/American communities hold festivals, parades, and cultural events.
Hablamos espanol!
Let's Speak Spanish!
buenos dias= good morning
adios= goodbye
hola= hi
hasta manana= see you tomorrow
Contributions from Mexico: Tortilla chips, corn chips, maracha (instrument), pinata,
Months of the Year-- Chicken Soup with Rice
We reviewed Y and Z sounds and finished up the activity pages that go with these. Z the Zebra zips up his jacket "z-z-z."
I Spy "Z" Words:
Zoo, Zoom, Zig Zag, Zelda,
Snacks: Corn chips, salsa, organic carrots, and animal crackers.
Recess:
Homemade maracas with paper plates and beans. Stage a parade.
Books:
Birthday Zoo by Deborah Lee Rose and Lynn Munsinger
Color Zoo by Lois Ehlert
Animal Strike at the Zoo, it's True! by Karma Wilson and Margaret Spengler
What's Happening at the Zoo by Amery and Cartwright
Bembo's Zoo; An Animal ABC Book By de Vicq de Cumptich
Going to the Zoo by Tom Paxton and Karen Lee Schmidt
When We Went to the Zoo by Jan Ormerod
Never, EVER Shout in a Zoo By Karma Wilson and Doug Cushman
Zig-Zag Zoems for Kindergarten by Loris Lesynski
The Accidental Zucchini by Max Grover (ABC book)
Zoom by Istavan Banyai
Zelda in the City by Ken Wilson-Max
From Head to Toe*by Eric Carle (Great pictures, Activity Book for young people)
Put Me in the Zoo by Robert Lopshire
Dr. Seuss Books
Songs:
Janeen Brady "I Have a Song for You," Vol. 3 About Animals
"We're Going to the Zoo Tomorrow"
"I Can Sing a Rainbow."
"Mother Dear I Love You So."
Have you been to a zoo?
Toys: Littlest Pet Shops, Lemonade Stand and Register,
Circle Time Activities:
Today is Tuesday, May 5. In some parts of Mexico and America, people celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Cinco de Mayo means May the 5th. On May 5, 1862, although greatly outnumbered, Mexican soldiers conquered an army of French and Mexican rebel soldiers at Puebla, Mexico. The Mexican soldiers demonstrated great courage, unity, leadership and patriotism -- a deep love for their families, home and country on that day.
Spanish is the predominant language in Mexico and also widely spoken by Mexican communities living in the United States and elsewhere.
To celebrate Cinco de Mayo, Mexican/American communities hold festivals, parades, and cultural events.
Hablamos espanol!
Let's Speak Spanish!
buenos dias= good morning
adios= goodbye
hola= hi
hasta manana= see you tomorrow
Contributions from Mexico: Tortilla chips, corn chips, maracha (instrument), pinata,
Months of the Year-- Chicken Soup with Rice
We reviewed Y and Z sounds and finished up the activity pages that go with these. Z the Zebra zips up his jacket "z-z-z."
I Spy "Z" Words:
Zoo, Zoom, Zig Zag, Zelda,
Snacks: Corn chips, salsa, organic carrots, and animal crackers.
Recess:
Homemade maracas with paper plates and beans. Stage a parade.
Books:
Birthday Zoo by Deborah Lee Rose and Lynn Munsinger
Color Zoo by Lois Ehlert
Animal Strike at the Zoo, it's True! by Karma Wilson and Margaret Spengler
What's Happening at the Zoo by Amery and Cartwright
Bembo's Zoo; An Animal ABC Book By de Vicq de Cumptich
Going to the Zoo by Tom Paxton and Karen Lee Schmidt
When We Went to the Zoo by Jan Ormerod
Never, EVER Shout in a Zoo By Karma Wilson and Doug Cushman
Zig-Zag Zoems for Kindergarten by Loris Lesynski
The Accidental Zucchini by Max Grover (ABC book)
Zoom by Istavan Banyai
Zelda in the City by Ken Wilson-Max
From Head to Toe*by Eric Carle (Great pictures, Activity Book for young people)
Put Me in the Zoo by Robert Lopshire
Dr. Seuss Books
Songs:
Janeen Brady "I Have a Song for You," Vol. 3 About Animals
"We're Going to the Zoo Tomorrow"
"I Can Sing a Rainbow."
"Mother Dear I Love You So."
Subscribe to:
Comments (Atom)