Children will learn to use writing materials. Multiple opportunities to develop drawing and writing skills is important at this age. As children are ready, encourage them to create simple strokes after a model. Their abilities will increase as they are ready.
Plant grass seed in cups with your child(ren). Once the seeds are planted, place them near the window and watch them grow. Provide the items needed for growth and talk about what is needed. Each day, allow children to observe and communicate any changes they see and write about it in a picture journal.
Children will communicate what they intend to do during imaginary play. They can use props and toys as they act out certain situations. Brainstorm with the child(ren) about different things they may add to the play area for that specific theme. Once they are done playing, they can draw a picture and write to tell what they enjoyed the most.
Children will communicate what they intend to do during imaginary play. They can use props and toys as they act out certain situations from the story, or made-up scenarios similar to what they read/heard about.
Child(ren) will brainstorm with an adult about different things they may add to the play area for a specific theme. Children will communicate what they intend to do during imaginary play.
Grow flowers from seeds. Most plants will need soil, light, and water to grow. Plant 2 cups for your child(ren). Both plants will receive the same soil and water. One plant will be placed by sunlight, the other will be placed in a closed cabinet. Document the differences in growth over an extended period of time.
Child(ren) will read the book Dragons Love Tacos with an adult for the first time. Story will be re-read several times during the week.
Child(ren) will read the book Dream Snow with an adult for the first time. Story will be re-read several times during the week.
Child(ren) will read the book Fry Bread with an adult for the first time. Story will be re-read several times during the week.
Child(ren) will read the book Hello Toes, Hello Feet with an adult for the first time. Story will be re-read several times during the week.
Child(ren) will read the book I Ain't Gonna Paint No More with an adult for the first time. Story will be re-read several times during the week.
Child(ren) will read the book Khalil and Mr. Hagerty with an adult for the first time. Story will be re-read several times during the week.This story is about a house that has been separated into an upstairs and downstairs apartment. A young boy named Khalil and and older gentleman, Mr. Hagerty, form a friendship throughout the story. Together they share ideas, time, and thoughts.
Child(ren) will read the book Mel Fell with an adult for the first time. Story will be re-read several times during the week.
Child(ren) will read the book Saturday with an adult for the first time. Story will be re-read several times during the week.
Child(ren) will read the book Seeds Move with an adult for the first time. Story will be re-read several times during the week.
Child(ren) will read the book Silly Sally with an adult for the first time. Story will be re-read several times during the week.
Child(ren) will read the book Strictly No Elephants with an adult for the first time. Story will be re-read several times during the week.
Child(ren) will read the book Theo's Mood with an adult for the first time. Story will be re-read several times during the week.
Talk with children about things that can keep them safe in various environments. This can include safety tips for home, school, sports, outside play. You can read Officer Buckle and Gloria by Peggy Rathmann for ideas.