Toddler Weekly Lesson Plan

1 Content AreaContent AreaContent AreaContent AreaMondayMondayMondayMondayTuesdayTuesd ayTuesdayTuesdayWednesdayWednesdayWednes dayWednesdayThursdayThursdayThursdayThur sdayFridayFridayFridayFridayLanguage and Language and Language and Language and LiteracyLiteracyLiteracyLiteracyHarold's Circus by: Crockett JohnsonCircusby: Lois EhlertIf I Ran the Circusby: Dr. SeussClifford at the Circusby: Norman BridwellAll Aboard the Circus Mcgurkus!by: Dr. SeussMath math math math Counting Animal CrackersObj: to count to 5 while using one to one correspondenceHow many clown noses?Obj: to match objects to numbers 1-5 More or LessObj: to be exposed to descriptive words to using objectsVehicle PatternsObj: to explore patterning skills using 2 objectsAnd one : to use simple math to respond to requestsSensory & ScienceSensory & ScienceSensory & ScienceSensory & ScienceTaste Testing Obj: to experience textures using sense of tasteSorting ColorsObj: to group objects based on similar characteristicsThe Lion's ManeObj: to participate in a sensory experienceFast & Slow MotorcyclesObj: to experiment using unique objectsHeavy or LightObj: to explore the weight of an object using a balanceCreative ArtsCreative ArtsCreative ArtsCreative ArtsAnimal ArtObj: to use familiar objects to createClown FacesObj: to create using recall and imagination skillsLion Mane CollagesObj: to use textured materials to createMotorcycle PaintingObj: to use unique tools for paintingPainting a Circus TentObj.

2 To participate in a group art projectMusic & MotorMusic & MotorMusic & MotorMusic & MotorAn Elephant : to learn a new rhyme incorporating movementsMarch to the MusicObj: to explore rhythm within a songMr. Lion & his SneezeObj: to learn a new fingerplayBall TossObj: to practice gross motor skillsIn & OutObj: to strengthen motor skills and pair movements with wordsHome & School Home & School Home & School Home & School ConnectionConnectionConnectionConnection Toddler Weekly Lesson PlanToddler Weekly Lesson PlanToddler Weekly Lesson PlanToddler Weekly Lesson PlanUnit: CircusUnit: CircusUnit: CircusUnit: CircusDate:Date:Date:Date: October, Week 1 October, Week 1 October, Week 1 October, Week 1 Check the a REAL circus or visit the library and check out a circus book! Content AreaContent AreaContent AreaContent AreaMondayMondayMondayMondayTuesdayTuesd ayTuesdayTuesdayWednesdayWednesdayWednes dayWednesdayThursdayThursdayThursdayThur sdayFridayFridayFridayFridayLanguage and Language and Language and Language and LiteracyLiteracyLiteracyLiteracyFlashing Fire Enginesby: Tony MittonFire Truckobj: Ivan UlzI am a Fire Truckby: Josephine PageFire!

3 Fire!by: Gail GibbonsBig Frank's Fire Truckby: Leslie McGuireMath math math math fire truck sizesObj: to order objects according to sizefire truck matchObj: to match objects based on similar characteristicscounting ice cubesObj: to use one to one correspondence while counting objectssorting red & blueObj: to place objects into groups based on similarities & differencescoutning fire extinquishersObj: to count objects in our environmentSensory & ScienceSensory & ScienceSensory & ScienceSensory & Sciencecolor mixingObj: to create new colors using paintsand paper shapesObj: to explore objects while experiencing texture handsmelt and freezeObj: to observe and explore changescolor slidesObj: to explore visual changes using toolssearching for redObj: to use the sensory table while identifying specific colorsCreative ArtsCreative ArtsCreative ArtsCreative ArtsJello paintingObj: to use familiar objects for creative expressionfire truck designsObj: to use unique tools for paintingice cube artObj: to create while using objects that effect sensesstring paintingObj: to increase fine motor skills while using creative skills"red" fire muralObj: to create while participating as a member in a large groupMusic & MotorMusic & MotorMusic & MotorMusic & Motor"Stop, Drop & Roll"Obj: to learn a new song which includes movementsClimb Up, Climb DownObj: to increase gross motor skills crawling lowObj: to follow directions and increase muslce strength"Hurry, Hurry, Drive the Firetruck"Obj: to move and respond to musicHats On, Hats OffObj: to follow directions stated in a songHome & School Home & School Home & School Home & School ConnectionConnectionConnectionConnection Toddler Weekly Lesson PlanToddler Weekly Lesson PlanToddler Weekly Lesson PlanToddler Weekly Lesson PlanUnit: Fire PreventionUnit: Fire PreventionUnit.

4 Fire PreventionUnit: Fire PreventionDate:Date:Date:Date: October, Week 2 October, Week 2 October, Week 2 October, Week 2 Visit your local fire department! Talk to your child about hot and cold!Content AreaContent AreaContent AreaContent AreaMondayMondayMondayMondayTuesdayTuesd ayTuesdayTuesdayWednesdayWednesdayWednes dayWednesdayThursdayThursdayThursdayThur sdayFridayFridayFridayFridayLanguage and Language and Language and Language and LiteracyLiteracyLiteracyLiteracyRed Leaf, Yellow Leafby: Lois EhlertLeaf Manby: Lois EhlertIt's Fall!by: Linda GlaserSquirrelsby: Brian WildsmithFresh Fall Leavesby: Betsy FrancoMath math math math leaf color sortingObj: to sort based on one characteristicleaf countingObj: to count from 1 to 5straw sizesObj: to group items based on similaritiesbig & small acornsObj: to place items in order according to sizeleaf matchObj: to be experience a matching activity using familiar objectsSensory & ScienceSensory & ScienceSensory & ScienceSensory & Scienceleaves in the sensory tableObj: to explore using handsleaf crunchObj: to increase fine motor skillsstraw artObj: to use textured objects to createacorns in the canObj: to use listening skills while exploring objectspaint mixing bagsObj: to mix colors and make observationsCreative ArtsCreative ArtsCreative ArtsCreative Artssponge painted leavesObj: to demonstrate creative expressiontree branch artObj: to use familiar objects for paintingtearing fall colorsObj.

5 To increase fine motor skills while creatingsquirrel tail bottle brush artObj: to use unique objects for paintingfingerpaint color mixingObj: to use hands to mix and create new colorsMusic & MotorMusic & MotorMusic & MotorMusic & Motor"The Leaves are Falling Down"Obj: to learn a new songgrowing like treesObj: to demonstrate gross motor skills while using listening skillsleaves up, leaves downObj: to follow directions stated in a songGray SquirrelObj: to learn new songI'm a Little AcornObj: to sing a familiar song while participating in a groupHome & School Home & School Home & School Home & School ConnectionConnectionConnectionConnection Toddler Weekly Lesson PlanToddler Weekly Lesson PlanToddler Weekly Lesson PlanToddler Weekly Lesson PlanUnit: AutumnUnit: AutumnUnit: AutumnUnit: AutumnDate:Date:Date:Date: October, Week 3 October, Week 3 October, Week 3 October, Week 3 Take your child on a nature walk! Collect leaves and encourage children to use language to talk about familiar objects and observations!

6 Content AreaContent AreaContent AreaContent AreaMondayMondayMondayMondayTuesdayTuesd ayTuesdayTuesdayWednesdayWednesdayWednes dayWednesdayThursdayThursdayThursdayThur sdayFridayFridayFridayFridayLanguage and Language and Language and Language and LiteracyLiteracyLiteracyLiteracyThe Little Old Ladyby: Linda Williams & Megan Lloyd5 Little Pumpkinsby: Dan YaccarinoPeek a Boooo!by: Marie Torres Cimarusti and Stephanie Peterson Clifford's First Halloweenby: Norman BridwellThe Little Orange Houseby: Jean StangiMath math math math 5 fingers in the gloveObj: to count while using one to one correspondencecounting pumpkinsObj: to practice counting from 1 to 3how many toes?Obj: to use body parts for a counting gamesorting pumpkins & gourdsObj: to sort based on characteristicspumpkin sizesObj: to group objects according to sizeSensory & ScienceSensory & ScienceSensory & ScienceSensory & Sciencebumpy & smoothObj: to explore texture using seasonal itemspumpkin gooObj: to use hands to explore real objectsflashlight "I Spy"Obj: to explore and use light for a gamespiders searchObj: to incorporate the sensory table for a hide and seek gamebuilding a scarecrowObj: to experience and demonstrate knowledge of position words Creative ArtsCreative ArtsCreative ArtsCreative Artspumpkin facesObj: to create using various colors and shapespumpkin artObj: to explore food items using handsfootprint ghostsObj: to create using one body partspider printsObj: to demonstrate creative expressioncandy wrapper funObj.

7 To create using familiar objectsMusic & MotorMusic & MotorMusic & MotorMusic & Motorscarecrow dress up Obj: to practice self help skillsJack-O-LanternObj: to learn a new songHave You Ever Seen a Pumpkin?Obj: to participate in a group music experiencetoilet paper webs Obj: to increase gross motor skillspass the pumpkinObj: to follow directions while in a groupHome & School Home & School Home & School Home & School ConnectionConnectionConnectionConnection Toddler Weekly Lesson PlanToddler Weekly Lesson PlanToddler Weekly Lesson PlanToddler Weekly Lesson PlanUnit: HalloweenUnit: HalloweenUnit: HalloweenUnit: HalloweenDate:Date:Date:Date: October, Week 4 October, Week 4 October, Week 4 October, Week 4 Have fun using dress up clothes and costumes! Have a safe and Happy Halloween!Content AreaContent AreaContent AreaContent AreaMondayMondayMondayMondayTuesdayTuesd ayTuesdayTuesdayWednesdayWednesdayWednes dayWednesdayThursdayThursdayThursdayThur sdayFridayFridayFridayFridayLanguage and Language and Language and Language and LiteracyLiteracyLiteracyLiteracyFarmer Duckby: Martin WadellFarm Alphabet Bookby: Jane MillerOld MacDonald Had a Farmby: Pam AdamsBarnyard Banterby: Denise FlemingColor Farmobj: Lois EhlertMath math math math How many corn cobs?

8 Obj: to practice counting from 1 to 5measuring with strawobj: to use unique tools for measuringsorting farm animalsobj: to sort based on like characteristicsbarn sortingobj: to be exposed to sorting using 2 colorspink pigsobj: to practice counting from 1 to 5 Sensory & ScienceSensory & ScienceSensory & ScienceSensory & Sciencecorn cob funobj: to use hands and fingers to explorestraw in the sensory tableobj: to explore using hands and fingersanimal noisesobj: to use sense of hearing to name animalsbarn texturesobj: to explore textures found in familiar placesmuddy piggiesobj: to participate in a sensory experienceCreative ArtsCreative ArtsCreative ArtsCreative Artscorn paintingobj: to use new tools for paintingstraw lettersobj: to create using familiar objectsanimal printsobj: to demonstrate creative expressiona big red barnobj: to create while participating as a member in a groupmuddy printsobj: to create using food itemsMusic & MotorMusic & MotorMusic & MotorMusic & Motorcorn cob passobj: to play a game with friendsup & down the hay balesobj: to practice climbing BINGOobj: to practice rhythm while singing a songOld MacDonaldobj: to This Little Piggyobj: to sing a familiar songHome & School Home & School Home & School Home & School ConnectionConnectionConnectionConnection Toddler Weekly Lesson PlanToddler Weekly Lesson PlanToddler Weekly Lesson PlanToddler Weekly Lesson PlanUnit: The FarmUnit: The FarmUnit: The FarmUnit: The FarmDate:Date:Date:Date: October, Week 5 October, Week 5 October, Week 5 October, Week 5 Visit a working farm!

9 Talk to your child about animals and the sounds they make!Content AreaContent AreaContent AreaContent AreaMondayMondayMondayMondayTuesdayTuesd ayTuesdayTuesdayWednesdayWednesdayWednes dayWednesdayThursdayThursdayThursdayThur sdayFridayFridayFridayFridayLanguage and Language and Language and Language and LiteracyLiteracyLiteracyLiteracyTrainsby : Byron BartonPlanesby: Byron BartonBoatsby: Byron BartonMy Carby: Byron BartonTrucksby: Byron BartonMath math math math train patternsobj: to be exposed to patterns using various sizeshow many people in the plane?obj: to match using one to one correspondenceboat & sail matchobj: to match based on similar characteristicshow many cars?Obj: to count from 1 to 5big & small trucksobj: to sort based on similar characteristicsSensory & ScienceSensory & ScienceSensory & ScienceSensory & Sciencetrain whistlesobj: to be exposed to different sounds & noise levelswind funobj: to explore weather conditions with various objectsboats in the water tableobj: to explore water and objects that floatramps & roadsobj: to explore speed using different elevationsdigging in the dirtobj: to explore using hands and various toolsCreative ArtsCreative ArtsCreative ArtsCreative Artsclass trainobj: to create a group projectpopsicle planesobj: to create using various materialstorn paper boatsobj: to increase fine motor skills while creatingmy carobj: to create scribble drawingstruck tracksobj: to paint using familiar objectsMusic & MotorMusic & MotorMusic & MotorMusic & Motor"Down by the Station"obj: to sing a familiar songThe Transportation Songobj.

10 To learn a new songMotor Boatobj: to explore rhythm while singing a new tuneCars slow, Cars Fastobj: to move our bodies in a new wayThe Wheels on the Truckobj: to sing a familiar songHome & School Home & School Home & School Home & School ConnectionConnectionConnectionConnection Toddler Weekly Lesson PlanToddler Weekly Lesson PlanToddler Weekly Lesson PlanToddler Weekly Lesson PlanUnit: Transportation & Byron BartonUnit: Transportation & Byron BartonUnit: Transportation & Byron BartonUnit: Transportation & Byron BartonDate:Date:Date:Date: November, Week 2 November, Week 2 November, Week 2 November, Week 2 Visit an airport, marina or car dealership! Point out airplanes in the sky! Take a ride on the train at Burke Lake Park!Content AreaContent AreaContent AreaContent AreaMondayMondayMondayMondayTuesdayTuesd ayTuesdayTuesdayWednesdayWednesdayWednes dayWednesdayThursdayThursdayThursdayThur sdayFridayFridayFridayFridayLanguage and Language and Language and Language and LiteracyLiteracyLiteracyLiteracyMy Neighborhoodby: Lisa BullardMy Streetby: Rebecca TreaysMy Townby: Rebecca TreaysWhere Do I Live?