Sight
Read "Head to Toe" and practice recognizing pictures, words and numerals
Instructions
- Read the book “Head to Toe” by Eric Carle or Read/Listen here
- Ask the child to get the remaining two reading books for this month
1) "AlphaBugs: A Pop Up Alphabet Book" by David Carte or Read/Listen here
2) " Deep In The Swamp" by Donna Bateman or Read/Listen here
- In each of the books let the child find a “picture”. The child will locate three separate pictures
- Next, ask the child to find a “word” in each of the three books
- Finally, have the child find a “numeral” in each of the books
- Reinforce how they use their eyes to “see”
Simplify
First, let the adult point to a "picture" in the book and then let the child find a different picture. Next, the adult points to a "word" in the book and let the child find and point to a different word. Finally, point to a "numeral" in the book and let the child discover another numeral in the book. (look for page numbers)
Extend
When the child has found any word, numeral, and picture, you can be more specific. Ask the child to find a specific numeral (1, 2, 3, or 4), then a specific picture in the book and finally an actual word (can, you, the, and, etc.)
QUESTIONS FOR CHILD
Can you name an animal and share an action that animal does that wasn't in the book "From Head to Toe"?
How do you think animals communicate?
Materials
- Book "Head to Toe" by Eric Carle or Read/Listen here (use full screen and pause as needed)
- Or any three books
Activity Resources
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Curriculum Plan Resources
Skills Focus
- Shape - Rectangle
- Color - Orange
- Number - 1-4 Review
- Alphabet - O, U
- Senses - Sight
- Character Trait - Responsibility
- Target Words - Under, Up, Down, Tall
Monthly Proverb
Yiddish- If each person sweeps in front of his own door the whole street is clean
Did You Know?
"The brain builds itself in response to the child’s experiences. Brain circuits that the child uses in daily life are strengthened. Those that the child doesn’t use fade away. "
National Research Council From Neurons to Neighborhoods, 2000
Books to Read
"AlphaBugs: A Pop Up Alphabet Book"
by David Carter (Activity 1)
"Deep In The Swamp"
by Donna Bateman (Activity 22)
"Head to Toe"
by E. Carle (Activity 10)
"AlphaBugs: A Pop Up Alphabet Book". VIDEO
by David Carter (Activity 1)
"Head to Toe". VIDEO
by Eric Carle (Activity 10)
"Deep in The Swamp". VIDEO
by Donna Bateman (Activity 22)
Music Playlist
"When The Saints Go Marching In"
by Pete Fountain, Album: Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans? (Jazz) (Activity 2)
"Go, Flush, Wash, Dry"
by Martin Kerr, Album: Favorite Songs from the Family Learning House (Children) (Activity 24)
"The Noble Duke of York"
by Susan McRae, Album: Barney’s Song Book - 16 Favourites for Kids (Children) (Activity 15)
"When The Saints Go Marching In" VIDEO
by Pete Fountain (Activity 2)
"The Noble Duke of York" VIDEO
by Barney's Magical Musical Adventure (Activity 15)
"Go, Flush, Wash, Dry" VIDEO
by Martin Kerr, Album: Favorite Songs from the Family Learning House (Children) (Activity 24)
Monthly Materials List
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Fingerplay / Poems / Songs
Sing/Say The Alphabet
(Activity 26 Month 5)
ABCDEFG HIJKLMNOP QRSTUV WXYZ
Now I’ve said my ABC’s, Next time won't you sing with me.