1. Week of: October 27th -31st Teacher: Sara, Karen, Robin, Mary, Jenn
Study: Balls Investigation: 4. Who uses balls? (Monday–Wednesday)
5. What are balls made of? (Thursday–Friday)
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Interest Areas Dramatic Play: materials from Large-Group Roundup last Friday Toys and Games: beads; laces Discovery: natural spherical items; magnifying glasses Discovery: balls that can and cannot be opened Large Group Game: Body Patterns Discussion and Shared Writing: Exercise Ball Song: “Clap a Friend’s Name” Discussion and Shared Writing: Visiting Grandparent Game: Animal Movement Discussion and Shared Writing: Pets That Play Bal Movement: Move Like a Balloon Discussion and Shared Writing: Using Our Senses to Explore Balls Song: “We Like Clapping” Discussion and Shared Writing: What Do You Think Is Inside a Ball? Read-Aloud Just Like Josh Gibson Play Ball! Just Like Josh Gibson The Doorbell Rang A Birthday Basket for Tía Small Group Morning: Ball Exercise Class, Go Away Big Green Monster Afternoon: Cooking Club Morning: Halloween Festival Afternoon: Witches toss Morning: ELI Visitor Afternoon: Swimming Morning: ELI Trip Afternoon: Grandfriend Group Morning: Pumpkin Carving Afternoon: Plant Pumpkin Seeds Ohio Early Learning & Development Standards Demonstrate coordination in using objects during active play Hear sounds in words by isolating the syllables of a word using snapping, clapping, or rhythmic movement. Demonstrate spatial awareness in physical activity or movement. Express interest in and show appreciation for the creative work of others. Identify and explore the relationship between living things and their environments. Gold Objectives, Dimensions & Indicators Manipulates balls or similar objects with flexible body movements Hears and shows awareness of separate syllables in words Moves purposefully from place to place with control Explores the visual arts. Demonstrates knowledge of the characteristics of living things.
Outdoor Experiences: Sphere Hunt; Catching With a Scoop; Exploring Bubbles; Kick Hard
Family Partnerships: Your children will be interviewing you about games you played with balls when you were children. Please take some time to share your experiences with them Wed. Swimming
Wow! Experiences: Monday— Visit an exercise class using balls. – Tuesday: Fall Harvest Fun. – Wed. ELI Field Trip