Preschool PreK Lesson Plan - Winter

1 Season: WinterSeason: WinterSeason: WinterSeason: WinterWeek:Week:Week:Week:Skill AreaSkill AreaSkill AreaSkill AreaMondayMondayMondayMondayTuesdayTuesd ayTuesdayTuesdayWednesdayWednesdayWednes dayWednesdayThursdayThursdayThursdayThur sdayFridayFridayFridayFridayLanguage Language Language Language DevelopmentDevelopmentDevelopmentDevelop mentWhere the Wild Things Areby: Maurice SendakIn the Night Kitchenby: Maurice SendakOne Was Johnnyby: Maurice SendakAlligators All Aroundby: Maurice SendakChicken Soup with Riceby: Maurice SendakMonster Matchingobj: to match based on similar characteristicsHow Many Pieces to Set a Table?obj: to explore accuracy using estimation skillsNumber and Spot Gameobj: to practice and reinforce one to one correspondence skillsAdding and Subtracting Alligators obj: to practice a simple math skillHow Many Days : to count days until a special event happens using calendarLast Night I : to share stories in a group discussionPasta Lettersobj: to practice letters recognition using various types of pastaBefore or Afterobj: to determine numerical order while using position wordsUppercase and Lowercaseobj: to match upper and lower case lettersNext week I.

2 To express self through words and pictures while thinking about the futurePreschool and Pre-Kindergarten Lesson PlanPreschool and Pre-Kindergarten Lesson PlanPreschool and Pre-Kindergarten Lesson PlanPreschool and Pre-Kindergarten Lesson PlanUnit: Maurice SendakUnit: Maurice SendakUnit: Maurice SendakUnit: Maurice SendakLiteracyLiteracyLiteracyLiteracyMa thMathMathMathEstimation Jar: Bookmarks or Library CardsLetter of the Week: E for Eggs, Ear and EachCreative Arts: Arts: Arts: Arts: Chalk Drawingsobj: to create using contrasting colorsUtensil Paintingobj: to create using unique toolsNumber Tracingobj: to increase fine motor skills while using number recognition skillsWhat Makes Green?obj: to mix colors and explore changes while creatingMy Calendarobj: to express self while creating a familiar objectSmall GroupSmall GroupSmall GroupSmall GroupPosition Word Practiceobj: to use descriptive words while increasing vocabularyNo Bake Cookiesobj: to mix, stir & create by following a recipeAdding and Subtracting Peopleobj: to practice simple math skills using concrete objectsHow Many Teeth in an Alligators Mouth?

3 Obj: to demonstrate counting skills Calendar Shapesobj: to create and recognize shapes using pipe cleanersCreative Arts: Arts: Arts: Arts: Thing Masksobj: to create using self expressionPudding Playobj: to create art using food as a paintNumber Spongesobj: to create a number line using sponges & paintA is for Alligator Lettersobj: to create letters using craft sticksPainting Chicken Soupobj: to demonstrate self expression using the easelScienceScienceScienceScienceA Forest : to create wet sand sculpturesCorn Starch & Waterobj: to explore cause and effect Hidden Magnetic Lettersobj: to search and discover objects in sensory table Textures in the Feely Boxobj: to explore, name & discuss a variety of texturesShape Creationsobj: to predict and create using various shaped blocksMusic and MovementMusic and MovementMusic and MovementMusic and MovementWild Rumpus Freeze Danceobj: to demonstrate listening skills while participating as a member of a groupWho Stole the Cookies?

4 Obj: to learn a new song using namesHop Scotchobj: to exercise gross motor skills while identifying numeralsThree Little Monkeysobj: to learn a new fingerplay "There Are Seven Days"obj: to sing a song related to the book of the dayHome/School Home/School Home/School Home/School ConnectionConnectionConnectionConnection Visit the local library! Get your very own library card! Check out a Maurice Sendak book and tell stories using your imagination!Letter of the Week: E for Eggs, Ear and EachSeason: WinterSeason: WinterSeason: WinterSeason: WinterWeek:Week:Week:Week:Skill AreaSkill AreaSkill AreaSkill AreaMondayMondayMondayMondayTuesdayTuesd ayTuesdayTuesdayWednesdayWednesdayWednes dayWednesdayThursdayThursdayThursdayThur sdayFridayFridayFridayFridayLanguage Language Language Language DevelopmentDevelopmentDevelopmentDevelop mentYour Body, Let's Get Healthyby: Claire Llewellyn My Amazing Body,: A First Look at Health and Fitnessby: Pat Thomas and Lesley HarkerGregory the Terrible Eaterby: Mitchell Sharmat Good Enough to Eatby: Lizzy RockwellGerms Are Not for Sharingby: Elizabeth Verdick and Marieka HeinlenHow Many Pounds?

5 Obj: to explore measurements using a scale How Big is My Foot?obj: to explore measurement and sizeMore or Lessobj: to compare different amounts using food itemsFruit Fractionsobj: to explore fractions by cutting fruit into piecesHand Wash Sequencingobj: to organize the step of a familiar eventWhat Rhymes with Scale?obj: to practice sounds while rhyming familiar wordsI Went : to create a story as a classMy Favorite Food : to share experiences and compare favorites with classmatesCooked Spaghetti Lettersobj: to create letters using a familiar food itemHealthy Wordsobj: to brainstorm and create a list of healthy wordsCreative Arts: Arts: Arts: Arts: We Make a Teamobj: to work together as a team while creating a group project with hand tracingsShoe Printsobj: to create using unique painting toolsBasket Printsobj: to use an uncommon tool to create artMy Fruitobj: to create a piece of fruit using various materialsTissues, Tissues Everywhereobj: to express art using a common household itemSmall GroupSmall GroupSmall GroupSmall GroupRight or Leftobj.

6 To explore directional words using our bodiesLaces in, Laces Outobj: to practice hand eye coordinationNumbers or Lettersobj: to group items that are alikeHealthy and Unhealthy Graphobj: to sort objects based on specific characteristicsBathtub Bubblesobj: to match numerals to items using one to one correspondenceCreative Arts: Arts: Arts: Arts: Printsobj: to use community helper toys as a painting toolFoot Print Paintingobj: to create using a body partWeaving a Fruit Basketobj: to explore weaving as a new fine motor skillMy Plate is Healthyobj: to create a collage using magazine pictures of healthy foodsSparkling Clean Handsobj: to create using a body part and glitterScienceScienceScienceScienceSoapy Peopleobj: to draw people in shaving creamShoes Sole Texturesobj: to explore textures on familiar objects Seeds or No Seedsobj: to guess and explore the inside of healthy snacks such as fruitFruit Saladobj: to taste, and explore healthy snacksClean to Muddyobj: to explore cause and effect at the sensory tableMusic and MovementMusic and MovementMusic and MovementMusic and MovementScooter Racesobj: to participate in a physical activity with classmatesMusical Shoesobj: to play a familiar game in a new wayFruit Basket Balanceobj: to demonstrate balancing skills using fruit and a basket on our headsI Like to : to learn a new theme related songBlowing Bubblesobj.

7 To participate in a group activity while using a new skillHome/School Home/School Home/School Home/School ConnectionConnectionConnectionConnection Take a walk and talk about things that can keep you healthy! Together with your child create a healthy snack and discuss healthy and unhealthy food and Pre-Kindergarten Lesson PlanPreschool and Pre-Kindergarten Lesson PlanPreschool and Pre-Kindergarten Lesson PlanPreschool and Pre-Kindergarten Lesson PlanUnit: Healthy BodiesUnit: Healthy BodiesUnit: Healthy BodiesUnit: Healthy BodiesMathMathMathMathEstimation Jar: Healthy Snacks, Band Aids or PeopleLiteracyLiteracyLiteracyLiteracyLe tter of the Week: R for Rest, Relax and ReachSeason: WinterSeason: WinterSeason: WinterSeason: WinterWeek:Week:Week:Week:Skill AreaSkill AreaSkill AreaSkill AreaMondayMondayMondayMondayTuesdayTuesd ayTuesdayTuesdayWednesdayWednesdayWednes dayWednesdayThursdayThursdayThursdayThur sdayFridayFridayFridayFridayLanguage Language Language Language DevelopmentDevelopmentDevelopmentDevelop mentOur Eight Nights of Hanukkahby: Michael RosenSeven Candles for Kwanzaaby: Andrea Davis PinkneyThe Night Before Christmasby: Jan BrettLight the Lights: A Story About Celebrating Hanukkah and Christmasby: Margaret Moorman10 Little Christmas Presentsby: Jean Marzollo10 Plus or Minus 2 : to explore simple addition and subtraction Candle Patternsobj: to explore, create and extend patterns using Kwanzaa colored candlesStar Countingobj: to count stars using one to one correspondenceSame or Differentobj.

8 To create and understand a graph using information from our themed booksPresent Matchingobj: to match based on specific characteristics"8" Searchobj: to search for and point out 8's while using directional & positional wordsWhat Rhymes with Feast?obj: to explore rhyming words and new soundsYesterday, Today and Tomorrowobj: to talk about the past, present and the futureAt My House, I Celebrateobj: to share and illustrate personal celebrationsThe Perfect Present : to discuss possible presents for friends or family membersCreative Arts: Arts: Arts: Arts: Designsobj: to create using a new toy as a painting toolMy Own Placematobj: to create an original placemat using the colors of KwanzaaTree Decorationobj: to create and decorate a Christmas treeMy Own Celebrationobj: to create a unique drawing using markersThe Perfect : to create a unique drawing using creative thoughtSmall GroupSmall GroupSmall GroupSmall GroupThe Dreidel Gameobj: to follow rules while learning how to play a new gameSetting the Tableobj.

9 To learn an important self help skillStocking Lacingobj: to increase fine motor skills while lacing yarn & paperSimilar & Different Diagramobj: to classify holiday items into groupsBow Sizes and Colorsobj: to group holiday items according to size and colorCreative Arts: Arts: Arts: Arts: and Thumb Print Menorahsobj: to create a menorah using body partsCorn Cob Printsobj: to create using traditional Kwanzaa food itemsStocking Tracing obj: to demonstrate fine motor skills by tracing a new shapeString of Patterned Lightsobj: to create art using patterning skillsWrapping Paper Artobj: to create a colorful design using unique art materialsScienceScienceScienceScienceLat ke Batterobj: to mix and measure ingredients used to create latkesShucking Cornobj: to explore food items in a new wayWhat's Inside?

10 Obj: to use sense of touch to name objects hidden in a Christmas stockingOpposites: Lights On, Lights Offobj: to explore opposites using propsWhat's That Sound?obj: to use the sense of hearing to identify soundsMusic and MovementMusic and MovementMusic and MovementMusic and MovementDreidel, Dreidel, Dreidelobj: to learn a new theme related songPartner Dancingobj: to move and respond to music while dancing with a friendJingle Bell Bandobj: to create music using voices and musical instrumentsHoliday Sing-A-Longobj: to participate in a group experienceRudolph the Red Nosed Reindeerobj: to sing a classic holiday songHome/School Home/School Home/School Home/School ConnectionConnectionConnectionConnection Visit the Ellipse in Washington DC! Talk about your family holiday traditions and why they are important!