ROOM #25 WEEKLY PLANNING FORM WEEK OF: May 4-8

TEACHER’S NAME: Shoshana Schachter

ACTIVITIES

Day of the Week DAILY FOCUS (Focuses on the unit’s student outcomes- lesson)

Follow up Activity ON DAILY FOCUS

Skill Building Activity(Small group centers:Math, Literacy, cutting/ handwriting, Library)

Play focus[Planting seeds for play activities (aka learning centers)]

MondayDate: May 4

Today you will begin a new theme, babies. You will remind the children what they learned about insects and how they are born from an egg that the Mommies lay. Then you will discuss that like the insects they were babies once too and they also have a mommy. A mommy who loves them and takes care of them. Then we will discuss that on Sunday it will be a special day to remember all our wonderful mothers- Mother’s day.

Today your child will create a special mother’s day card for their special mothers. Give them a paper and let them color what they want. Then ask them to talk about thier mothers. Such as what they like to do with their mommy? What is special about thier mothers? How does Mommy take care of them?

Write/trace the word-Mommy

MATH-Number of the week 15. Trace 2 of mommy’s hands and one of yours. Color all 3 hands then right the numbers on top of each finger 1-15.

Math concept-same and different Play game-https://www.ixl.com/math/pre-k/same-and-differentLITERACY-Letter of the week-FfReview soundFind pictures/words that begin with Ff in magazines or booksUse literacy resources to review letter FfPage21-22https://hidecorg.files.wordpress.com/2020/03/

Play house with family members. However your child should play the role of the parent and the parent or sibling can be the baby or younger child.

Use play-doh to create a family with a mommy and Baby

Mother’s day Storyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVzWGtzjLj0

literacy.pdfHANDWRITING-Write the letters of your name on different pieces of paper. For example if your name is Emily, write the E on one paper, the m on another, the i on another, the l on another and the y on the last paper. Then on each day you will take one paper and find words that start with that letter and write it underneath the letter.Then use handwriting resourcesPage 1-2https://hidecorg.files.wordpress.com/2020/04/handwriting-beginners-1.pdf

LIBRARY/ MEDIA- READ A BOOK FOR 20 MINUTES A DAY- VISIT A RECOMMENDED INTERACTIVE WEBSITE

TuesdayDate: May 5

Today we will discuss how your child started off as a baby and then grew into a 3-5 year old child. You can discuss with them how they were as a child and what they did. Then talk

You will create a special picture for your mother. First take a plain paper and create a picture of your mom and you. Try to remember a special time you had with your mom and color that picture. Then you

MATH-Pour cheerios or any other small food you have into a bowl. Then take a handful of cheerios and count them. Then add more cheerios until you have 15. Then you can lace

Discuss with your child what you did with them when they were a baby. Then the child takes of their

about how they grew and how different they are now. Then you will remind your child who took care of them when they were a baby. Also that Sunday will be a special day called Mother’s Day.

will create a picture frame. Take another paper and cut out a rectangle in the middle. Then decorate around the paper. Last attach the picture of you and your mom to your picture frame.An example is this-

Write/trace the word-Your child’s name (sign the picture they made for mom)

the cheerios on a string to create a bracelet.LITERACY-Review Ff sound cut items from magazines that start with letter F. Use literacy resources to review letter pages Ff pages 23-24https://hidecorg.files.wordpress.com/2020/03/literacy.pdf

HANDWRITING-Take the second letter of your name and look for words around your house that begins with that letter. Then write the words underneath your letter.Then use handwriting resourcesPage 3-4https://hidecorg.files.wordpress.com/2020/04/handwriting-beginners-1.pdfLIBRARY/ MEDIA- READ A BOOK FOR 20 MINUTES A DAY- VISIT A RECOMMENDED INTERACTIVE WEBSITE

doll and pretends to be a mommy and take care of their baby like their mommy did.

Use blocks or Legos or any building toys you have and create a crib for your baby to sleep in

Mother’s day songhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqdFW6EvbxI

WednesdaToday you will discuss the differences of a baby and how

Today you will start creating a present for your mother. You will create a flower pot . look around your house and try to

MATH-Because we love our mommies you will trace/draw 15 hearts.

Discuss with your child what happens when your

yDate:May 6

your child is now. You can create a chart such as

Eats (needs help)

Eats (no help)

Sleeps SleepsCries CriesSmiles SmilesUses a diaper

Uses the bathroom

Drinks from a bottle

Drinks from a cup

Uses a stroller

Walks

TalksWritescolorsCan dress self

What similarities or differences can you think of? Then look over the chart and discuss how a baby needs a lot of help. Who helped the baby? Mommy! To thank mommy we have a special day called mother’s day.

use a an itme that you recycle to create the flower pot. Example are a used milk container, empty soda bottle or can. Then cover it and decorate as you like.

Write/trace the word-love

You can use a stencil or try to make you own. Then you will color the hearts. Afterwards write numbers 1-15 over each heart.LITERACY-Watch the video about the letter F and its sound.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWMED_3NvigUse literacy resources to review letter page F page 6https://hidecorg.files.wordpress.com/2020/03/uppercase-letters-with-pictures.pdfHANDWRITING-Take the third letter of your name and look for words around your house that begins with that letter. Then write the words underneath your letter.Then use handwriting resourcesPage 5-6https://hidecorg.files.wordpress.com/2020/04/handwriting-beginners-1.pdfLIBRARY/ MEDIA- READ A BOOK FOR 20

child was a baby and when they got sick. How did mommy care for the baby? Where did mommy take the baby? Then talk about what is a pediatrician. Afterwards create a pediatrician office. Either pretend you are the mommy bringing in the sick baby or you are the pediatrician.

Give your child a picture of them as a baby =. Have them draw a picture of them as a baby and now as a big boy/girl.

Curious George Mother's Day Surprisehttps://

MINUTES A DAY- VISIT A RECOMMENDED INTERACTIVE WEBSITE

www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_fxN0NgUqM

ThursdayDate:May 7

You will talk about the special day for all the mothers everywhere, Mother’s Day. What is mother’s Day?

What do we do on Mother’s day?

Why are our Mothers so special?

What do our mothers do for us?

Today you will create the flowers to put in the flower pot you created yesterday. You can use any material you have at home. One example is to use an egg carton to create flowers.

https://mbasahm.com/egg-carton-flowers-kid-craft/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest&utm_campaign=tailwind_tribes&utm_content=tribes&utm_term=349853586_10982176_125974

or create your own,

Write/trace the word-flower

MATH- Create a big number 15. Then stick on 15 stickers or draw 15 hearts (because we love mommy) in the number 15.

LITERACY-Read the book, My f book-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4m23feWu-oMUse literacy resources to review letter page f page 6https://hidecorg.files.wordpress.com/2020/03/lowercase-letters-with-pictures.pdfHANDWRITING-Take the forth letter of your name and look for words around your house that begins with that letter. Then write the words underneath your letter.Then use handwriting

Pretend you are a baby who cannot walk yet, but crawl. See where you can crawl. Can you crawl on the kitchen floor? Under your bed? In the bathtub? Over daddy? Around Mommy? Outside? Through a hoop?

Talk about how small babies are. What is the smallest thing you can find in your house? Then talk about how much bigger Mommy is. What is the biggest thing you can find in your house? Then look for something in

resourcesPage 7-8https://hidecorg.files.wordpress.com/2020/04/handwriting-beginners-1.pdfLIBRARY/ MEDIA- READ A BOOK FOR 20 MINUTES A DAY- VISIT A RECOMMENDED INTERACTIVE WEBSITE

the middle (like you).

Sesame Street: A Very Cookie Mother’s Day Street Storyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KTcJ7RA8Zs

FridayDate:May 8

You will remind your child that this Sunday is a special day called, mother’s day. Throughout the week we discussed why your mommy is special and important. Today you will discuss how we show someone we love them and thankful for them. Examples are-

hugging, giving kisses, helping, listening, creating or buying a

present saying thank you.

First you will finish all the projects you made for mom. Then you will wrap the presents you made for mommy. You can use any materials you have. You can color a paper and use that to wrap the present. You can add ribbon and the card you made.Write/trace the word-Happy Mother’s Day

MATH-Now that you are not a baby anymore see what you can do 15 times. Can you jump 15 times (count as you jump). Can you hop, skip turn in a circle, tap your head, and bounce a ball. What else can you do 15 times?Math concept-small/medium/largePlay game

https://pbskids.org/dinosaurtrain/games/allstarsorting.htmlLITERACY-Review letter F. name the letter and its sound. Then create a picture with the letter F. some examples are-

Create different pictures of when you where an infant, 1 year old, 2 year old, 3 year old, and last 4 year old. Then mixed them up and then put them back in sequential order. Play this game with other family members.

Collect your dolls and toy people and play house, with a family including a baby and jobs

HANDWRITING-Take the fifth letter of your name and look for words around your house that begins with that letter. Then write the words underneath your letter.Then use handwriting resourcesPage 9-10https://hidecorg.files.wordpress.com/2020/04/handwriting-beginners-1.pdfLIBRARY/ MEDIA- READ A BOOK FOR 20 MINUTES A DAY- VISIT A RECOMMENDED INTERACTIVE WEBSITE

for everyone to do.

Mother’s Day Family Songhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpFIUk6BNwA

Social/ Emotional- Week to Review #4https://hidecorg.files.wordpress.com/2020/03/social-emotional-home-english.pdf

https://hidecorg.files.wordpress.com/2020/03/social-emotional-home-spanish.pdf

Word of the Week-Self Talk

Monday- you will teach your child about self talk. “Self-talk” means saying things quietly to yourself. Using self-talk helps your child stay focused and learn at school and at home.

Tuesday- you will show the poster of children Tony and Olivia to your child (at the end of the lesson plan). The teacher asked them to clean up. Who is listening to the teacher? What is Olivia doing to help her remember to clean up? She using self-talk. How? By singing the cleaning up song she is remembering and focuses on what she needs to do.

W- Today you will play a game to use self-talk. Say an action to your child, and then tell them to repeat it and then do it. Repeat this game numerous times. Remember your child needs to repeat the action before they do it.

TH-Today you will play a pattern game. For example you will say red, blue, red, blue and have your child repeat it, using self-talk, and then continue the pattern. You can play this pattern game using shapes or any objects.

Friday- read or watch online the “The Feelings Book” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wg1ZesqcFcQ

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Sight word – meMonday-Use crayons or markers to write the word me or color the word

Tuesday- print out this worksheet (at the end of the lesson plan)

Wednesday-write the word me on a paper like this Use play-doh to trace the word me. Then try to use play-doh to create the word yourself.Thursday-Write the word me really big then glue string on the word me

Friday- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjomR8cSOso------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Domain 1. PK.AL.4. Exhibits curiosity, interest, and willingness to learn new things and have new experiencesDomain3. PK.SEL.6. Understands and follows routines and rules Domain 4A.PK.AC.5. Demonstrates a growing expressive vocabulary Domain 5A.PK.MATH.11. Sorts objects and shapes into categories, counts the objects in each objects.