Books Activities
These activities combine literacy with hands-on fun!
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Topic or Theme
Identifying letters in a child's name and listen to ABC (The Alphabet Song)
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First Name
Brief description of activity or summary of tasks and/or materials used.
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- Colors
- 08
Yellow
Read book "Little Blue and Little Yellow", experience color yellow with sense of touch; target words in and out
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Yellow
Read book "Little Blue and Little Yellow", experience color yellow with sense of touch; target words in and out
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- Character Traits
- 12
Manners
Reading book "Do Onto Otters: A Book About Manners" and learning good table manners
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Manners
Reading book "Do Onto Otters: A Book About Manners" and learning good table manners
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- Character Traits
- 12
Curiosity
Read book "Curious George" and experiment with how ice melts
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Curiosity
Read book "Curious George" and experiment with how ice melts
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- Numbers
- 07
Reviewing #5
Reading "Sheep In A Shop", connecting dots and counting to 5
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Reviewing #5
Reading "Sheep In A Shop", connecting dots and counting to 5
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- Colors
- 08
Black
Read the book "The Color Monster, A Story About Emotions" and do a counting activity in the car
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Black
Read the book "The Color Monster, A Story About Emotions" and do a counting activity in the car
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- Colors
- 08
Purple
Read "Harold and the Purple Crayon" and mixing colors
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Purple
Read "Harold and the Purple Crayon" and mixing colors
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- Letters
- 04
B & F
Reading the book "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom", skills focusing on letter B and scissor practice
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B & F
Reading the book "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom", skills focusing on letter B and scissor practice
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- Colors
- 09
White
Read book "Black and White Rabbit's ABC" and create a schedule for the month
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White
Read book "Black and White Rabbit's ABC" and create a schedule for the month
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- Numbers
- 07
#9
Read the book "Fish Eyes: A Book You Can Count On" and how to use a ruler
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#9
Read the book "Fish Eyes: A Book You Can Count On" and how to use a ruler
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- Name Activity
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First Name
Read "AlphaBugs: A Pop Up Alphabet Book" and find the letters in a child’s name
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First Name
Read "AlphaBugs: A Pop Up Alphabet Book" and find the letters in a child’s name
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- Target Words
- 14
Goodnight, Sweet, Sour, Next
Read book "Goodnight Moon" with a fun counting activity
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Goodnight, Sweet, Sour, Next
Read book "Goodnight Moon" with a fun counting activity
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- Senses
- 10
Sight
Read "Head to Toe" and practice recognizing pictures, words and numerals
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Sight
Read "Head to Toe" and practice recognizing pictures, words and numerals
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- Character Traits
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Joyfulness
Read "The Grouchy Ladybug" and practice verbalization skills
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Joyfulness
Read "The Grouchy Ladybug" and practice verbalization skills
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- Cooking
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Making Popcorn
Read "Popcorn" and enjoy a popcorn snack
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Making Popcorn
Read "Popcorn" and enjoy a popcorn snack
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- Nature/Science
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Learning About Swamps
Read "Deep In The Swamp" identify different animals, and use a map
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Learning About Swamps
Read "Deep In The Swamp" identify different animals, and use a map
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Activity Skills Focus
1 Social / Emotional Skills
Skills that develop children’s ability to understand the emotions of others and help children recognize and use appropriate social behaviors (for example, making friends). In the Department of Education report “Guiding Principles A Resource Guide for Improving School Climate of January 2014 it states “strategies such as social-emotional learning programs that address non-cognitive skills, including problem-solving, responsibility and resiliency, can also help students develop the skills needed to fully engage and thrive in the learning environment.”
2 Language Skills
Skills that help children understand and communicate during early childhood. The alphabetic principle (knowing letter names and sound-letter matches) aids in language development and is enriched by verbal interactions with other children and adults (reading aloud and engaging in conversation).
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3 Math / Science Skills
Math and Science skills help children with problem-solving and reasoning. Exploring numbers, patterns, and measurements by using math manipulatives (beads, counters, pennies) are all ways children develop their math skills. Asking questions about their surroundings, learning a science vocabulary (predict, observe), and having hands-on experiences with their environment can help develop their science skills.
4 Motor Skills
Motor skills are actions that involve the movement of muscles in the body. They are divided into three groups:
1. gross motor skills, which are the larger movements of arms, legs, feet, or the entire body (crawling, running, and jumping)
2. fine motor skills, which are smaller actions, such as grasping an object between the thumb and a finger (pencils or scissors)
3. sensorimotor skills which use the five senses to guide physical motions as in eye-hand coordination.
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5 Problem Solving Skills
Skills that help with the construction of thought processes, including memory, problem-solving, and decision-making.