K, X, Z
Learn and watch videos about animals whose names begin with the letters K, X, and Z; making letters using straws
Instructions
- Ask child to think of an animal that begins with K - kangaroo, kitty, etc.
- Find picture of an animal beginning with K and put into binder ( Easy way to find pictures is to type “Free pictures of animals” in internet search engine)
- Learn about a green kakapo bird here
- Ask child to think of an animal that begins with Z - zebra, zorilla, zebu, (etc.)
- Find picture of an animal beginning with Z and put into binder
- Watch the filming of a zebra shark here
- Ask child to think of an animal that begins with X - xantus, xantis, xenoopus, etc. (not too many!)
- Find picture of an animal beginning with X and put into binder
- Watch the bird xenops move in a tree here
- Using straws - full and half straws - ask child to make the letters K X and Z.
*Old newspapers and magazines are a great alternative to using the internet to find pictures or let child draw his own picture
Simplify
Make a K using straws and let child copy next to adult's K. Now try again with making an X and allow child to copy and then finally a Z. Place straws on a towel so they won't roll.
Materials
- INYW? binder
- internet/computer/printer (optional)
- old magazines, newspapers
- 12 large drinking straws (6 for adult, 6 for child)
- scissors
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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)