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Sunday, March 31, 2013

Lesson Plans 4/1/13 - 4/5/13

Songs: Who Sits Next to You
           I'm a Little Teapot

Sensory: Shaving Cream

Monday
Book: Hop on Pop
Circle: Rhyming Word Activity
Art: Comb Painting

Wednesday

Book: If You Take a Mouse to School
Circle: Discussion: My Favorite Foods
Art: Food Paintings

Friday
Book: There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly
Circle: Science Experiment with water
           Game: Bug Bug Under the Rug
Art: Glue and Sand Art

Sunday, March 24, 2013

Lesson Plans 3/25/13 - 3/27/13

Songs: If You're Happy And You Know It
           5 Green Frogs

Sensory: Playdough

Monday
Book: I Wished For a Unicorn
Circle: Discussion - What would you wish for?
           Dice Game
Art: Watercolors

Wednesday
Book: The Best Pet Ever
Circle: What Am I? Game
           Science Experiment: Sink or Float

Friday - There is no class on Friday. Have a good weekend!

5 Green Frogs

5 green and speckled frogs
sat on a hollow log
eating the most delicious bugs
yum yum
1 jumped into the pool
where it was nice and cool
now there are 4 green speckled frogs
glub glub

Repeat until there are no more frogs

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Lesson Plans 3/20/13 - 3/22/13

Songs: Open Shut Them
           10 Little Flowers

Sensory: Shredded Paper

Wednesday
Book: Keisha Ann Can
Circle: Scattegories Jr*
Art: March Gift

Friday
Book: Biscuit Goes to School
Circle: What's Missing?**
Art: March Gift

* This is a great phonics game you can play at home. It is creative, cooperative (rather than competitive) and does not require any special materials. Write a single letter each on 26 post its or index cards. Write some simple categories, one each, on post its or index cards. For example, animals, vegetables, toys, etc. Have your child choose one letter card and one category card. Together, think of as many items that as you can that both fit the category and letter chosen. Write them down. Play a few rounds and see which list is the longest.

** This is a memory game that is easy to play. Gather 5 simple household items and a dish towel. Tell your child the name of each item as you point to it. Then cover all 5 items with the towel, slip your hand under the towel and remove one item before displaying the remaining items. Ask your child what is missing. You can give hints if needed. You can use more items to make the game more challenging.

Sunday, March 10, 2013

Lesson Plans 3/11/13 - 3/15/13

Songs: Put Your Finger on Your Knee
           Baby Bumble Bee

Sensory: Toilet Paper Playdough

Monday
Book: If You Give a Pig a Party By Laura Numeroff
Circle: Make toilet paper dough
Art: Painting binoculars

Wednesday
Book: Mole and the Baby Bird By Marjorie Newman
Circle: Science experiment: Can the wind move it?
Art: Q-tip painting

Friday
Book: Froggy Plays In The Band By Jonathan London
Circle: Guess which friend
Art: Lily pad paintings

Baby Bumble Bee

I’m bringing home a baby bumblebee,
Won’t my mommy be so proud of me,
I’m bringing home a baby bumblebee,
Ouch! It stung me!


I’m squishing up my baby bumblebee,
Won’t my mommy be so proud of me,
I’m squishing up my baby bumblebee,
Eww! It’s all over me!



I’m wiping off my baby bumblebee,
Won’t my mommy be so proud of me,
I’m wiping off my baby bumblebee,
Look! All clean!

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Science Experiment 3/6/13



This is the science experiment we did at circle today. The children LOVED it so I thought I would share. Now you can do it at home and see it for yourself.

You will need:
2 Tbsp warm water
1 tsp yeast
1/2 c hydrogen peroxide 6% OR Salon Care 20 volume clear developer (available at beauty supply stores)
         Do not use hydrogen peroxide 3% - it is not strong enough and will not cause the reaction.
a few drops of food coloring or liquid watercolor
one pump of dish soap

Dissolve yeast in warm water. Set aside.
Put hydrogen peroxide, food coloring and dish soap in a plastic bottle.
Place plastic bottle on tray or in sink to catch the mess.
Add yeast solution to hydrogen peroxide solution and watch it foam up.


Saturday, March 2, 2013

Lesson Plans 3/4/13 - 3/8/13

Songs: Illy Ally Oh

Sensory: Dried Beans

Monday 3/4/13
Book: Princess Super Kitty By Antoinette Portis
Circle: Discussion: What super power would you want to have?
Art: Super Hero Collages

Wednesday 3/6/13
Book: A Penguin Story By Antoinette Portis
Circle: Science Experiment
Art: Antarctic (Tissue Paper and Starch)

Friday 3/8/13
Book: The Best Gift of All By Jonathan Emmett
Circle: Math Activity
Art: Leaf Painting