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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Number Song
Use this song at circle time, calendar, or turn it into a class book! Objectives: Learning to count. Materials: A large sheet of butcher block paper Lesson Plan: On a large sheet of paper copy down this song. Add pictures of the animals in the song. Tune: The Twleve Days of Christmas Jim and Rosie […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Letters of Compliment and Complaint
Teaches students the art of writing an effective business letter by writing to actual businesses with a compliment and/or a complaint. Materials: Text book with a sample business letter format or a teacher handout with a sample business letter format. Lesson Plan: To help my students understand the importance of writing an effective business letter, […]
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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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We’re All the Same on the Inside
This is a simple look at how we can look different on the outside, yet be the same on the inside. We use this activity around Martin Luther King day after a discussion about prejudice. Materials: one or more brown eggs one or more white eggs a bowl Lesson Plan: Following a discussion with the […]
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