Thursday 9/25/08

Theme: Apples Everywhere
Weather: Andrew
Helper: Kaylie
Snacks: Isaiah

9:00-9:20 Circle Time
Quietly Read/Check homework
“Raking Leaves” Rhyme
Pledge of Allegiance
Show & Tell: Kaylie
Calendar
Weather
Daily Basics
• Review A, B,C, 1, 2, 3, RED (Spanish & sign language)
• Review sign for “safe” & “apple”
Rules

9:20-9:25 Movers & Shakers
Syllables
Clap out the syllables in the children’s names. For example, say “Hel-lo-And-rew” as you clap each syllable. Learning that words are made up of a group of syllables strengthens a child’s phonological awareness, which is one of the building blocks for future success in learning to read.

9:25-9:35 Mini Lesson
Johnny Appleseed
Tomorrow is Johnny Appleseed’s birthday! (Show a picture of Johnny) Johnny Chapman, better known as Johnny Applseed, is a legendary figure known for his love of apple trees. According to the story, he walked barefoot through the Midwest, wearing a cooking pot on his head and carrying a bag of apple seeds. Everywhere he went, he either planted apple seeds, or gave them away.

9:35-9:45 Language
Hooked on Phonics pp.10-13 in Yellow Workbook

9:45-9:55 Science
Apples & Lemons
Ask the children, “Why do apples turn brown when they are sliced?” Slice an apple into several chunks. Dip one piece in lemon juice and leave another piece alone. Place them side by side for about 30 minutes.

Compare the slices. How are they different? Ask them to name the colors that they see. Would they eat the brown apple? Slice a few small pieces from each and let them taste the pieces. Explain that air turns apples brown once they are sliced. Even if they are brown tinted, they are still fine to eat. Lemon juice protects the apple’s flesh from the air.

9:55-10:15 Wash Hands/Snack
Apple Tree Treats

10:15-10:30 Play Time
Play with Apple Cinnamon Dough outside.

10:30-10:40 Story Time

10:40-10:50 Music
Tracks 17-21
Choose An Apple (use instruments)
Rain Is Falling All Around (action song)
The Freeze Dance (action song)
Bop Til You Drop (action song)
Medley: It’s Rainng/Itsy Bitsy Spider (use scarves)

10:50-11:10 Art
Johnny Appleseed Hat
Cut each gray paper lengthwise into four pieces. Give each child 2 strips (the equivalent of ½ a sheet). Staple the two strips together to create a headband to fit each child.

Give each child one tan paper strip and three apple stickers. Children may wish to trim the paper strip to resemble a pot handle or leave it as is. Glue it around and extending out from the headband to look like a pot handle. Place the apple stickers along the gray headband.

11:10-11:30 Closing
Review your discussion about the legend Johnny Appleseed. Tak about your activities next week. Play games if there is time.

Homework
Enrichment Activity #4

Show & Tell: Isaiah