January 30 - February 3 2012
All About Black History/Groundhog Day
This week we will be learning:
· Letter H
- Counting 1 – 20
- Concept of 8
- Color of the week: Red
- Science: What makes a shadow?
- Math Graphing: Red Fruit: strawberries, grapes, and apples
- Social Studies: Black History Month: Martin Luther King Jr., Harriet Tubman, George Washington Carver. Groundhog Day: Did Phil see his shadow?
- Bible Story: Jesus makes people well
- Bible Verse: A friend always loves you. Proverbs 17:17
Special Activities this week:
Monday: Bible: doctor bags
Tuesday: Music: Hokey Pokey
Wednesday: Art: Make Traffic Lights
Thursday: P.E.: Hopscotch
Friday: Fun Friday
The Books of the week are:
Substitute Groundhog by: Pat Miller
Gretchen Groundhog, It’s Your Day! By: Abby Levine
History Maker Bios: Harriet Tubman by: Maryann N. Weidt
Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by: Doreen Rappaport
Show and Tell Friday:
Bring an item that is Red
Dress Up Friday:
Wear your CCA Shirt
February 6 - 10 2012
All About Dental Health
Please send in 8 Valentine Cards by Monday, February 13, 2012
This week we will be learning:
- Letter J
- Counting 1 – 25
- Concept of 1 - 8
- Color of the Week: Pink
- Science: Why do we need to brush our teeth: we will do a hard boiled egg experiment in class to find out why
- Math: How many things can we find in the class that are pink
- Bible Story: Jesus and the lonely woman
- Bible Verse: He cares for you. 1Peter 5:7
Special Activities this week:
Monday: Bible: coloring activity
Tuesday: Music: Brushy, Brushy
Wednesday: Art: Jack roll painting and Toothbrush painting
Thursday: P.E.: Jumping Jacks
Friday: Fun Friday
The Books of the week are:
Hooray for Teeth! by: Gina Shaw
Show Me Your Smile: A Visit to the Dentist by: Christine Ricci
The Berenstain Bears Visit the Dentist by: Jan and Stan Berenstain
Moose's Loose Tooth by: Jacqueline A. Clarke
Just Going to the Dentist by: Mercer Mayer
Show and Tell Friday:
Letter J
Dress Up Friday:
Wear Pink or Red
February 13 - 17 2012
All About Valentine's Day/Heart Health
Valentine’s Party in the classroom @ 2:30
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
This week we will be learning:
- Letter J
- Counting 1 – 25
- Concept of 1 - 8
- Color of the Week: Purple
- Science: we will mix colors to make purple
- Math: guess the jelly beans in the bag
- Fire Dept. Visits: Lesson 5: Good and Bad Fires
- Bible Story: Jesus and Zacchaeus
- Bible Verse: He cares for you. 1Peter 5:7
Special Activities this week:
Monday: Bible: Zacchaeus Was A Wee Little Man
Tuesday: Music: Peanut Butter and Jelly
Wednesday: Art: Jar lid prints
Thursday: P.E.: Jump Rope
Friday: Fun Friday
The Books of the week are:
Big Sharks Valentine Surprise by: Steve Metzger
Valentine’s Day by: Anne Rockwell
Slugs in Love by: Susan Pearson
Clifford, We Love You! by: Norman Bridwell
Happy Valentine's Day, Mouse! by: Laura Numeroff
Show and Tell Friday:
Bring in something that is Purple
Dress Up Friday:
CCA T-Shirt
February 20 – 24 2012
All About Presidents
This week we will be learning:
- Letter K
- Counting 1 – 25
- Concept of 1 – 8
- Begin printing letter A
- Color of the Week: Orange
- Science Discovery: we will explore a kiwi fruit and we will be tasting orange foods
- Social Studies: If you were president what would you do?
- Bible Story: Matthew meets Jesus
- Bible Verse: He cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7
Special Activities this week:
Monday: Bible: coloring activity
Tuesday: Music: Yankee Doodle
Wednesday: Art: letter K stamp prints
Thursday: P.E.: Kicking a ball
Friday: Fun Friday
The Books of the week are:
History Maker Bios Chapter Book: George Washington by: Candice F. Ransom
President’s Day by: Anne Rockwell
Abe Lincoln’s Hat by: Martha Brenner
Arthur Meets the President by: Marc Brown
I Want to Be President by: Daniel Liebman
Show and Tell Friday:
Letter K
Dress Up Friday:
Hero Day
February 27 - March 2 2012
All About Dr. Seuss and Food Nutrition
This week we will be learning:
- Letter L
- Counting 1 – 25
- Concept of 1 – 8
- Color of the week: Green
- Math Activity: we will measure the lengths of our legs
- Science Activity: we will make green goop
- Social Studies: we will explore the food pyramid and learn where our food comes from
- Bible Story: A boy helps Jesus
- Bible Verse: Nothing is impossible with God. Luke 1:37
Special Activities:
Monday: Bible: fish and loaves activity
Tuesday: Music: This Little Light of Mine
Wednesday: Art: Leaf rubbing
Thursday: P.E.: Leap Frog
Friday: Fun Friday: Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss
Books of the Week:
The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Junk Food by: Jan and Stan Berenstain
Good Enough to Eat by: Lizzy Rockwell
The Foot Book by: Dr. Seuss
Fox in Socks by: Dr. Seuss
The Cat in the Hat by: Dr. Seuss
Daisy-Head Mayzie by: Dr. Seuss
Show and Tell:
Letter L
Dress Up:
CCA T-Shirt
