This document contains the weekly lesson plan for Kendal Early Learning Center. It includes the daily schedule with large and small group activities, read-alouds, and topics for each day focused around science themes like volcanoes, bubbles, and states of matter. The schedule also lists objectives from Ohio's early learning guidelines and Creative Curriculum to be covered each day through activities, songs, stories and experiments. Outdoor experiences, special classes, and reflections are also included.
1. Interest
Areas
A.M. Large
Group
Activity
(9:15)
Read-Aloud
AM Small
Group
Activity
(9:30)
Transitions
Ohio’s
Guidelines
Creative
Curriculum
Objectives
P.M. Large
Group
Activity
(3:15)
Read-Aloud
P.M. Small
Group
Activity
(3:30)
Monday
7/8
Blocks: Pictures
of Volcanoes
Action CD
Welcome Song
Song: Old
Volcano
Volcano!
By Ellen
Prager
Volcano
Mighty
Minutes
#18
Science
11&11d
Demonstrates
positive
approaches to
learning
Explores &
investigates ways
to make
something happen
Dancing on
Bubble Wrap
Volcano &
Earthquake
Eyewitness
Books
Make Play
Dough
Tuesday
7/9
Art:
Bubble Wrap
Action CD
Welcome Song
Song: Old
Volcano
The Red Ball
By Joanna
Yardley
Make Bouncy
Balls
Mighty
Minutes
#19
Creativity
Innovation
Invention
11&11e 4
Shows
flexibility &
inventiveness in
thinking
Uses creativity
& imagination
during play &
routine tasks
Space Ship
Action Record
On Earth Color Milk
Wednesday
7/10
Sand and Water:
Water with
Measuring Cups
Action CD
Welcome Song
Song: There are
Bubbles in the
Air
Solids, Liquids
and Gases
By Eric Braun
Slime
Might Minutes
#26
Small muscle:
Touch, grasp,
reach
manipulate
7&7a
Demonstrates fine
motor strength &
coordination
Uses
fingers/hands
Swimming NA N/A
Thursday
7/11
Art Area
Art: Bubble
Blowing
Painting at
Easel
Action CD
Welcome Song
Song: There are
Bubbles in the
Air
Pancakes,
Pancakes by
Eric Carle
Pancakes
Mighty
Minutes
#31
Measurement/
Data
26
Demonstrates
knowledge of
the physical
properties of
objects and
materials
Auditorium
4:00-5:00
The Red Ball by
Joanna Yardley
Pop Bottle
Experiment
Friday
7/12
Discovery:
Volcanic Rock
with magnifying
Glass
Action CD
Welcome Song
Topic Recall
Song:
Bubbles/Volcano
Volcanoes
By Claire
Llewellyn
Volcano
Mighty
Minutes
#40
Science
11&11d
Demonstrate
positive
approaches to
learning
Explores &
investigate ways
to make
something happen
Crystal Candy
Making
Predictions
(Chart It)
Volcano by
Ellen Prager
Crystal Candy
Outdoor Experiences:
2. Kendal Early Learning Center Weekly Lesson Plans - Study:Science
Family Partnerships: Swimming
Wow! Experiences: Bird’s Library, Cooking Club, Dancing w/Dan, Polly Play, Janet Play, Marie Play
Reflecting on the week: “To-Do” List:
Individual Child Planning: