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Author Jan Brett WeekDramatic Play
All of the main characters in Jan Brett’s books are animals, so for damatic play we had 3 different
animal habitats set up and a veterinarian clinic for the children to
explore.
Small GroupFor small group, we worked on
sorting and matching using different shaped and colored
bugs.
ArtFor art this week, we created our
own borders and collaged the inside, make sock puppets,
explored with shaving cream and paint mixed together, and did
spray jungle art.
Gross MotorFor gross motor, we played
limbo. The children really enjoyed trying to go under the pole in several different ways.
OverviewThis week we learned about
Author Jan Brett. Jan Brett is known for her intriguing art work and borders within her
books. She also uses animals as the main characters in all of her books. The children really enjoyed exploring the different
animals and their habitats within the classroom. We read
10 different Jan Brett books including “The Umbrella,” “Hedgie’s Surprise,” and
“Comet’s Nine Lives.”Foundation observed:
FA.1.41 Participate freely in dramatic play activities that become more extended and complex.
Discovery TableIn the discovery table, we had soil as
the main component with shovels, sifters, and rakes to manipulate it
with. There were also plaastic eggs for the children to hide and find in the
soil.Foundation observed:
SC.1.22 Investigate and talk about thecharacteristics of matter (e.g., liquids and solids, smooth and rough, bend-not bend).
Foundation Observed:
FA.1.67 Use different colors, surface textures, and shapes to create form and meaning
Foundations Observed:
M.6.22 Categorize familiar objects by functionand class.M.6.18 Give reason of placement of objects.
Foundation Observed:
P.3.13 Perform stability skills alone and/or with a partner. (e.g., transferring weight so as to rock, roll, stand on one foot for six seconds and walk up and down
Chelsea BaledgeBall State University
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