1. Week of: October 6-10 Teacher: Sara, Robin, Mary, Karen
Study: Balls Exploring the Topic: What do we know about balls? What do we want to find out?
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Interest Areas Library: books about balls Toys and Games: ball collection Toys and Games: containers to organize the ball collection Toys and Games: containers to organize the ball collection Toys and Games: box with lid; interesting collection of small balls Large Group Game: What’s Inside the Box? Discussion and Shared Writing: Types of Balls Song: “She Brought a Football” Discussion and Shared Writing: Share a Ball Game: What’s Inside the Box? Discussion and Shared Writing: What Can We Do With Balls? Song: “Clap a Friend’s Name” Discussion and Shared Writing: What Do We Know About Balls? Movement: Bouncing a Ball Discussion and Shared Writing: What Do We Want to Find Out About Balls? Read-Aloud The Little Red Hen Have a Ball The Little Red Hen Have a Ball The Little Red Hen Small Group Morning: Candy Corn Painting and Cutting Afternoon: Sorting B Morning: Comparing and Describing Balls Afternoon: Features of the Ball Collection in Words and Pictures Morning: Laughing Leo Afternoon: Laughing Leo and Dancing Daphne Morning: Can You Guess? Afternoon: What’s More? Morning: Visit Oberlin public library Afternoon: Bounce & Count Ohio Early Learning & Development Standards Speaking and listening- follow agreed upon rules for discussion Describe and compare measurable attributes Speaking and listening- followed agreed upon rules for discussion Phonological awareness-blend and segment syllables Physical activity participates in active play Gold Objectives, Dimensions & Indicators Uses appropriate conversation and communication skills Use classification skills Uses appropriate conversation and communication skills Demonstrate phonological awareness Demonstrates traveling skills
Outdoor Experiences: Variety of Balls
Family Partnerships: We’d like to invite family members to come and play ball with the children outdoors on Friday of this week.
Wow! Experiences: Friday—Visit from family members to play ball with the children outdoors