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.   

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.

Talk about several occupations and how that occupation contributes to our needs and the needs of the community. Discuss the occupations in your setting and in the homes of your child(ren).

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.