Idea for displaying numbers and shapes on the wall. Objectives: To help children make a one to one correspondence with numbers. For example 10 = 10 items. Materials: Several patterns of shapes construction paper in a variety of colors numbers stenciled out and displayed on the wall. scissors to cut out the shapes tape to […]
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Making Apple Trees
The students will use apple theme to learn about math (or Johnny Appleseed theme) and practice rote counting. Objectives: The students will: use apple theme to learn about math (or Johnny Appleseed theme) practice rote counting. Materials: Red tissue paper several small sticks with some branches going out green playdough clear plastic cups with the […]
Apples and Counting Lesson
Using the apple theme to learn how to count. Objectives: The students will: use apple theme to learn about math (or Johnny Appleseed theme) practice rote counting Materials: Large tree made out of art paper or store bought one. Apple cut outs (10-20) Lesson Plan: During the month of September, we are talking about Johnny […]
Hanukkah Celebration with HanuKat
The Hanukat story provides an opportunity for the introduction of Hanukkah Holiday concepts. Below is a description of some of the ways HanuKat can be incorporated into your December Holiday activities. Materials: The web site www.hanukat.com Lesson Plan: Read out loud the story of HanuKat from www.hanukat.com. For younger children, the story can be read […]
Easy Christmas Tree Decorations
Objective: To make a Christmas decoration. Materials: A slice of bread for each child A selection of festive cookie cutters Paint Glitter A straw Cardboard box (for storage and drying) Thread/ribbon Lesson Plan: This activity has a few steps which means that it takes a few days to complete. But it is simple and worth the […]
Sheep in a Jeep Lesson
A lesson using Sheep in a Jeep by Nancy Shaw, focusing on rhyming words. Page Contents Background Info Shared Readings Teaching Skills with Familiar Text Rhyming Activities – includes a sheep reproducible Integrating Other Curricular Areas Other Submitted Ideas Background Info for the Teacher Here’s the little book at Amazon.com These are the things I […]
Glitter Germs
Learning about germs and the importance of washing hands. Objectives: Students will have a concrete example as to why they should wash their hands with soap and warm water. Students will understand that germs are smaller than the eye can see. Materials: Glitter Paper Towels Hand Lotion Bucket (to catch glitter) Plan: Procedure: (Be sure […]
Making Mittens with The Mitten Book
Read and discuss the different animals in The Mitten book and then try to make mittens that are alike. Materials: Construction paper with the outline of a pair of mittens drawn on it glue scissors glitter yarn a copy of the book The Mitten by Jan Brett. Plan: Read the story The Mitten to the […]
Making Butter Experiment
Making Butter Experiment #435 This week’s experiment came from a conversation that I had with my sister. We were talking about all the inventions and discoveries that have happened during my Grandmother’s 100 years, and how much daily life has changed. She commented that she has her students make butter in the classroom, so they […]
Curious George in the Snow
We read the book and talk about the children’s sledding experiences. What kinds of inventions would they make for better sledding? Then we make a sled ornament. Materials: Curious George in the Snow 1 wooden sled – (You can pick these up at craft stores or make them with popsicle sticks.) Paint 5″ of yellow […]
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