Ms. Tonya's Fours - Room 13

Circus Stars (Star of the Week):

Monday, September 13                       Alaina

Monday, September 20                       Ella Cate

Monday, September 27                       Jerry

Dress Up Days:

Friday, September 10                         CCA T-Shirt Day

Friday, September 17                         Community Helper Day

Friday, September 24                         Yellow Day

Friday, October 1                              CCA T-Shirt Day

Author of the Month:

Tomie dePaola

·         Cookies Week

·         The Art Lesson

·         Oliver Button

·         Strega Nona

August 30-September 3                                        

Theme:

·         All About Me (Manners, Feelings)

 Shapes:

·         Heart

·         Star

Colors:

·         Brown

·         Pink

Numbers:

·         1-10

This week we will talk about manners and feelings. We will read stories and identify different emotions. We will take pictures of different facial expressions and post in the classroom. We will identify different body parts through a variety of games and songs. We will draw self portraits and write our names without tracing. We will identify and find the colors brown and pink and heart and star shapes. We will create brown and pink play dough and use them to help with our fine motor skills. We will continue to work with the numbers 1-10 by identifying number words and counting out objects. While “clowning around,” we will show off our different talents while creating our own circus acts.

September 6-10                                                 

Bible Story:

·         God’s Creation on Day One-daytime and nighttime

Bible Verse:

·         God saw all that He made and it was very good. (Genesis 1:21)

Bible Song:

·         The B-I-B-L-E

Bible Art:

·         Night and Day Picture

Theme:

·         Community Helpers

 Letter Ii:

·         Short vowel sound as in “igloo”

·         Long vowel sound as in “ice cream”

·         Letter I Art: Invisible Tape Art on I

Story of the Week:

·         Cookies Week

Math:

·         Numbers 1-3

·         Understanding number concept using numbers 1-3

·         Recognizing number words (one, two, three)

Science:

·         Insects

Social Studies:

·         What is Labor Day?

·         Identify the roles of different community helpers

Physical Development:

·         Gross Motor Skills-Imitating Animal Movements, Practice fire drill of “stop, drop, and roll”

·         Fine Motor Skills-writing and cutting practice, working with play dough, using a tape dispenser

·         Health Practices-continue to practice hand washing procedure and discuss the importance in why we wash our hands after using a tissue for our noses

This week we learn about the letter Ii. We talk about the difference between a vowel and consonant. We will identify words and pictures with the short and long “Ii” sound. A lot of activities this week will focus on the letter “Ii” and numbers 1-3. We will talk about insects. We create our own 6-legged insect using a variety of art materials. We will discuss the concept of measuring in inches by using small items to practice measuring. 

Homework: Practice writing first name, letter Ii, and numbers one, two, and three. Identify shapes and colors. Read a story each night.

September 13-17                                                

Bible Story:

·         God Made Water and Air

Bible Verse:

·         God saw all that He made and it was very good. (Genesis 1:21)

Bible Song:

·         He has the Whole World in His Hands

Bible Art:

·         Our Earth

Theme:

·         Solids, Liquids, & Gas

Story of the Week:

·         The Art Lesson

Letter Oo:

·         Short vowel sound as in “ostrich”

·         Long vowel sound as in “ocean”

·         Letter O Art: finger-painting an ocean on the letter O

Math:

·         Numbers 4-6

·         Understanding number concept using numbers 4-6

·         Recognizing number words (four, five, six)

·         Count to 10

Science:

·         Solids

·         Liquids

·         Gas

Social Studies:

·         All about grandparents

·         Identify roles of family members

Physical Development:

·         Gross Motor Skills-“Solid, Liquid, Gas” Game (Duck, Duck, Goose), “Over/Under” Game, Balloon Game (representing gas)

·         Fine Motor Skills-writing and cutting practice, working with play dough, pouring water into funnels and assorted sizes of containers

·         Health Practices-blows nose, wipes with a tissue, and washes hands properly

This week we learn about the letter Oo. We talk about the difference between a vowel and consonant. We will identify words and pictures with the short and long “Oo” sound. We will review the sound of “Ii” and match words that begin with Ii and Oo. A lot of activities this week will focus on the letter “Oo” and numbers 4-6. We will talk about grandparents or the members of in our family. Each day we will work on activities involving solids, liquids, and gases. We will identify objects as weighing heavy/light and more/less.

Homework: Practice writing first name, letter Oo, and numbers four, five, and six. Read a story each night.

September 20-24                                                

Bible Story:

·         God Made Plants

Bible Verse:

·         God saw all that He made and it was very good. (Genesis 1:21)

Bible Song:

·         My God is so Great

Bible Art:

·         Leaf rubbings

Theme:

·         Fall

Letter Aa:

·         Short vowel sound as in “apple”

·         Long vowel sound as in “ape”

·         Letter A Art: stamp apple prints on the letter A

Story of the Week:

·         Oliver Button

Math:

·         Review Numbers 0-6

·         Understanding number concept using numbers 0-6

·         Recognizing number words (zero, one, two, three, four, five, six)

·         Count to 10

Science:

·         Autumn

·         Plants

Social Studies:

·         Personal Safety- Unit 1: Self-Esteem

o   “I am Unique”

o   “I am Special”

o   “I am Important”

o   “I am Fantastic”

o   “I am Loved”

Physical Development:

·         Gross Motor Skills- Ring-around-the-Apple, Move Like Different Animals, Carry Apples on a Spoon Relay Race

·         Fine Motor Skills-writing and cutting practice, using stamps to paint

·         Health Practices-manages zippers, buttons, buckles, and velcro

This week we learn about the letter Aa. We will identify Aa as a vowel and classify words and pictures with the short and long “Aa” sound. A lot of activities this week will focus on the letter “Aa” and numbers 0-6. We will talk about the fall season and fall weather. We will talk about air and how living things need air to survive. Our Bible story focuses on God’s creation of plants. While reviewing the Bible story, we will plant beans to take care of while we watch them grow. We will begin our Personal Safety Curriculum this week. Unite one focuses on Self-Esteem. Each day we listen to a new story and perform various activities to re-enforce what we have learned. 

Homework: Practice writing first name, letter Aa, and numbers zero, one, two, three, four, five, and six. Read a story each night.

September 27-October 1                                       

Bible Story:

·         God Made the Seasons

Bible Verse:

·         God saw all that He made and it was very good. (Genesis 1:21)

Bible Song:

·         Be Careful Little Eyes What You See

Bible Art:

·         Four Seasons Picture

Theme:

·         Five Seasons

Letter Uu:

·         Short vowel sound as in “umbrella”

·         Long vowel sound as in “uniform”

·         Letter U Art-coloring the letter U under the table

Story of the Week:

·         Strega Nona

Math:

·         Review Numbers 0-6

·         Understanding number concept using numbers 0-6

·         Recognizing number words (zero, one, two, three, four, five, six)

·         Count to 10

Science:

·         Five Senses

·         Four Seasons

Social Studies:

·         Personal Safety-Unit 2: Family and Friends

o   “All Kinds of Family”

o   “Families Love and Care”

o   “Friends are Special”

o   “Friends Care About Each Other”

o   “A Bathroom Accident”

Physical Development:

·         Gross Motor Skills-Toss U Shapes on the letter U; throw balls underhanded

·         Fine Motor Skills-writing and cutting practice, working with play dough

·         Health Practices-manages dressing tasks independently

This week we learn about the letter Uu. We will identify Uu as a vowel and classify words and pictures with the short and long “Uu” sound. A lot of activities this week will focus on the letter “Uu” and numbers 0-6. We will talk about our five senses and why how senses are helpful. Our Bible story focuses on God’s creation of the four seasons-autumn, winter, spring, and summer. While reviewing the Bible story, we will create a picture representing each season. Unit two of the Personal Safety Curriculum focuses on Family and Friends. Each day we listen to a new story and perform various activities to re-enforce what we have learned. 

Homework: Practice writing first name, letter Uu and numbers zero, one, two, three, four, five, and six. Read a story each night.