Review
Following directions while practicing a shape activity
Instructions
- Take a large sheet of plain paper and fold in half horizontally with a child
- Fold in half again, and one more time so when you open up the paper you will have 8 sections
- Let child draw on the folded lines with a grey crayon so they can easily see the sections
- Have the child number the sections 1 to 8 in the upper corner of each section
Ask child to follow these directions:
- Draw a red circle in section #3
- Draw a black triangle in section #8
- Draw a yellow rectangle in section #1
- Draw an orange square in section # 4
- Draw a green heart in section #6
- Draw a brown oval in section #7
- Draw a grey triangle in section #2
- Draw a blue circle in section #5
Simplify
Have an adult prepare the paper by folding and writing the numerals 1 to 8 in each of the boxes. Prepare an identical second sheet for an adult so you can make your own example along with a child. Help child find each section before drawing the correct shape.
Extend
If child is familiar with recognizing numerals 1 to 8, use the numerals 9 to 16 in the sections. Encourage child to fold and label the sections independently. Give child directions by telling him two or 3 three sections to fill at a time.
Materials
- 8.5 X11 inch (or larger) sheet of white paper
- crayons
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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)