Month 12 Materials (vol.1)
Home Supplies
- calendar
- crayons
- markers
- scissors
- 8.5 X11 or larger pieces of paper
- 3 ring binder with alphabet dividers
- duct/masking tape
- alphabet stickers
- large grey round marker or grey shoe polish applicator
- small box/jar/container
- 10 small stuffed animals/puppets/plastic figures
- index cards
Kitchen Supplies
- popcorn
- oil
- stove
- saucepan
- cinnamon stick
- straws
- small paper plates
- 10 small edible items (raisins, goldfish, pretzel,etc.)
- assorted jellybeans
- 1/2 cup each of salt, sugar and sand
- ice cubes
- bread
- peanut butter (almond butter, etc.)
- bamboo skewer
- apple, pineapple, grapes, bananas
- marshmallows
- animal crackers
- bowl (any size)
- gingerbread man cookie cutter
- 4 equal sized containers with lid
Additional Supplies
- long jump rope (plain rope, etc.)
- 1 sheet coarse sandpaper
- party invitation for viewing - old/new/make up your own
- large paper for tracing child
- internet access/printer
- old magazines/newspapers
- 4-5 various personal belongings (cup, pillow, stuffed animal etc..)
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
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)