Curiosity
Read the book "Are You My Mother?" and make a daily question jar
Instructions
- Read the book “ Are You My Mother?” by P.D. Eastman
- Place a “Question Box/Jar” on the table or counter for the month
- Fill the box with 30/31 questions - one for each day of the month
- Here are some examples of questions:
- Who did you sit next to at snack today?
- What was the weather like today?
- What clothes did you wear today?
- If you could pick any animal for a pet, what would it be and why?
- What is the brightest object in the sky at night and would you like to go and visit?
- What is something you found out about a friend today?
- What is something you learned today?
- If you got lost and couldn’t find mom or dad, what would you do?
- Can you share all the foods that you would include in a favorite meal?
- What is something you did this week that you are proud about?
Share on the INYW? forum or commet section some of your questions that you shared with a child
Simplify
Look at book together, "Are You My Mother?" and let child look and count how many animals and objects the baby bird asked if they were his mother - 7 - kitten, hen, dog, cow, boat, plane, big thing (Snort)
Extend
Let child count the question marks (?) in the book, "Are You My Mother?" 14 question marks (?) marks plus the cover
Materials
- Book "Are You My Mother?" by P.D. Eastman
- Audio version free http://youtu.be/NHxxR2H-aaQ
- box/jar (empty tissue box works well)
- 30-31 index cards
- pen/marker
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Curriculum Plan Resources
Skills Focus
- Shape - Review
- Color - Indigo
- Number - Ten, 10
- Alphabet Letters - K,X,Z
- Senses - Review
- Character Trait - Curiosity
- Target Words - If, When, Sad, Soon
Monthly Proverb
American- Don’t use a lot when a little will do
Did You Know?
"Handwriting is an integral part of every child's school experience. 30% to 60% of the elementary school child's class time is spent in fine motor/writing activities, with writing as the predominant task." Early Childhood Research & Practice
Books to Read
"Dr. Seuss’s ABC"
by Dr. Seuss (Activity 5 and 25) (audio book available)
"Are You My Mother?"
by P.D. Eastman (Activity 13 & 25)
"Curious George"
by H.A. Ray and Margret Rey (Activity 12 & 25)
Music Playlist
"Roy G Biv"
by Mar. Harman, Album: Music Makes It Memorable (Activity 18)
"Somewhere Over the Rainbow"
by Israell Kamakawiwo'ole, Album: Facing Future (Activity 18)
"Stand By Me"
by Ben E. King, Album: "Stand By Me" (Soundtrack) Activity 14 and 19
Monthly Materials List
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Fingerplay / Poems / Songs
Ten In a Bed
(Activity 7 and 26)
There were ten in a bed and the little one said, "Roll over, roll over." So they all rolled over and one fell out. There were nine in the bed and the little one said, "Roll over, roll over." So they all rolled over and one fell out.
There were eight in the bed and the little one said,
“Roll over, roll over.”
So they all rolled over and one fell out.
There were seven in the bed in the bed and the little one said,
“Roll over, roll over.”
So they all rolled over and one fell out.
There were six in the bed and the little one said,
“Roll over, roll over.”
So they all rolled over and one fell out.
There were five in the bed and the little one said,
“Roll over, roll over.”
So they all rolled over and one fell out.
There were four in the bed and the little one said,
“Roll over, roll over.”
So they all rolled over and one fell out.
There were three in the bed and the little one said,
“Roll over, roll over.”
So they all rolled over and one fell out.
There were two in the bed and the little one said,
“Roll over, roll over.”
So they all rolled over and one fell out.
There was one in the bed and the little one said, "Good night!"
(Each time "roll over" is said, rolling motion is dramatized with arms)