Thursday 12/18/08

Theme: ‘Tis the Season
Snack Helper: Andrew
Weather: Isaiah
Teacher’s Asst. Kaylie
Show & Tell: Everyone

9:00-9:25 Circle Time
“Welcome” Song
We will be practicing the Christmas caroling songs all throughout preschool this month.
Pledge of Allegiance
Calendar – sing “Days of the Week” song
Weather
Daily Basics
· Review J, K,L, Star, white in sign language & Spanish
· Review “gift” & “cookie” in sign language
· Count to 10 in Spanish
Rules – Take time to explain each picture and have the children repeat back to you. (if needed)

9:25-9:35 Movers & Shakers
Goin’ On a Bear Hunt

9:35-9:40 Mini Lesson
Gift Giving
Talk about giving and receiving gifts. Is it fun doing both? What presents would you like to receive? Review the sign for gift and introduce the Spanish word for gift, regalos. Also talk about taking care of our things that we receive.

9:40-9:50 Language
Fishing Game
To review the things they’ve learned so far this year.

9:50-10:00 Math
Button Up Learning

10:00-10:15 Snack & Story Time
Enjoy the treat the children brought today.

10:15 - 10:30 Play
Color Galore
Using shaving cream & food coloring – experiment with blending colors.

10:30-10:40 Music Time
We will be practicing the Christmas caroling songs this month.

10:40 – 11:30 Parent Gift
Make & Wrap the parent gift.

Homework Assignment
- Reindeer Food
- Evergreen Art
- #10 worksheet