1. Birds and Giraffes Teachers: Sara, Robin, Karen, Mary December 11-15
Study: Holiday Investigation: Holiday Surprises
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Interest Areas Art: Christmas
Stampers
Sand and Water: Go
Fish with #
ornaments and dice
Library: Christmas Books Easel: Christmas Tree
Painting
Discovery Table-
Different evergreen
branches to
compare
Question of the Day What gift would
you like for a
present for
Christmas?
Do you have a
Christmas Tree up at
home?
Who are you buying a
present for today?
What is a sandbakkel? What is Hanukkah?
Large Group Discussion and
Shared Writing:
Why do we give
gifts at
Christmas?
Discussion and
Shared Writing: What
is on your tree?
Discussion and Shared
Writing: Ben talks about
Manners
Discussion and
Shared Writing:
Norwegian Christmas
Traditions with
Manda
Discussion and
Shared Writing:
Hanukkah
Read-Aloud *The All I’ll
Ever Want
Christmas Doll
*Winter Lights
*Santa is Coming to
Ohio
*The Twelve Days of
Christmas
*Don’t Squeal Unless It’s
a Big Deal
*Corduroy Christmas
Surprise
*Book read by Manda *Hanukkah!
*Spin the Dreidel
Small Group Morning:
Holiday Surprise
Afternoon: Santa
is Here!
Morning: Holiday
Surprise
Afternoon: Recorders
Morning: Intergen/
Twigbee Shop
Afternoon: Swim
Morning: Cookies
with Manda/ Holiday
Surprises
Afternoon: Intergen –
Hanukkah Tree
Morning: Library
Story Time
Afternoon: Dreidel
Game
Ohio Early Learning &
Development Standards
GKM-Identify & name
numerals 1-9
SE-Manage the expression of
feelings, thoughts, impulses &
behaviors w/minimal
guidance from adults
PWB-Participates in
structured & unstructured
active physical play
exhibiting strength &
stamina
SS-Develop an awareness
& appreciation of family
cultural stories & traditions
AL –Demonstrates self-
direction while
participating in a range of
activities
LL-Actively engage in
group reading activities
w/purpose &
understanding
GKS-Make Careful
observations
GOLD Objectives,
Dimensions & Indicators
Uses number concepts &
operations
Manages feelings
Demonstrates traveling
skills
Demonstrates knowledge
about self
Takes responsibility for
own well being
Attends & engages
Use scientific
inquiry skills
Outdoor Experiences:
Family Partnerships: Monday – Visit from Polly and Marie, Tuesday – Reading with Donna, Wed. Intergen
Wow! Experiences: Twigbee Shop, Holiday Program, Santa Visits, Hanukkah Tea, Swimming
