1. Have the children cut the ivory paper into circular cookie shapes.
2. Provide crayons and glue. Invite teh children to color the cookies as they like. Have them decorate the cookies further by drizzling a layer of glue on hte cookie and sprinkling the rice on top of the glue. Let dry.
3. Punch a hole at the top of each "cookie." Have them thread the yarn through the hole and tie the ends together.
Showing posts with label Gingerbread Days. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Gingerbread Days. Show all posts
Monday, December 15, 2008
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Thursday 12/11/08
Theme: Gingerbread Days
Snack Helper: Kaylie
Weather: Fiel
Teacher’s Asst. Andrew
Show & Tell: Isaiah
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, 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
Jingle bags
Place several jingle bells in a thin sock and tie the end closed. Invite the children to toss the “jingle bags” onto a large holiday cutout or outline made from masking tape on the floor.
9:35-9:40 Mini Lesson
Reindeer Topic Card
What is a reindeer? Ask the children to tell you what they notice about the reindeer in the picture. Where do they live? What do they eat? Explain to the children that reindeer live in northern and cold climates and that they eat grasses & lichens. Reindeer are similar in size to a deer but have learned how to live in very cold, snowy parts of the world.
9:40 – 9:50 Make Baked Bananas
-recipe calls for bananas, butter, brown sugar & cinnamon
9:50-10:05 Language
Holiday words
With the HOP letter cards, help children spell simple holiday words like “tree, bell, gift, star, santa, bake, etc.”
10:05-10:15 Math
Pattern & Sequence
Using cupcake liners of different varieties, make a pattern and have the children try to copy the pattern. They may also create their own pattern.
10:15 - 10:40 Play
Holiday Bake Shop
Create a holiday bake shop. Use baking utensils, cookie sheets, cookie cutters, playdough (with glitter & oatmeal) and have them do some imaginary baking. Have them wash all of the utensils afterward.
10:40 – 10:55 Wash Hands/Snack & Story Time
Eat the baked bananas
Read Kaylie’s fave Christmas book
10:40 – 10:50 Science
Play with Corn starch, water, & food coloring – so fun!
10:50-11:00 Music Time
We will be practicing the Christmas caroling songs this month.
11:00 – 11:30 Art
Sponge Art (using paints & sponges in the shape of Christmas objects)
- make reindeer food if time allows
Homework Assignment
- K, Enrich. #2 worksheets
- Cookie necklace (doesn’t need to be returned
Show & Tell: Andrew
Snack Helper: Kaylie
Weather: Fiel
Teacher’s Asst. Andrew
Show & Tell: Isaiah
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, 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
Jingle bags
Place several jingle bells in a thin sock and tie the end closed. Invite the children to toss the “jingle bags” onto a large holiday cutout or outline made from masking tape on the floor.
9:35-9:40 Mini Lesson
Reindeer Topic Card
What is a reindeer? Ask the children to tell you what they notice about the reindeer in the picture. Where do they live? What do they eat? Explain to the children that reindeer live in northern and cold climates and that they eat grasses & lichens. Reindeer are similar in size to a deer but have learned how to live in very cold, snowy parts of the world.
9:40 – 9:50 Make Baked Bananas
-recipe calls for bananas, butter, brown sugar & cinnamon
9:50-10:05 Language
Holiday words
With the HOP letter cards, help children spell simple holiday words like “tree, bell, gift, star, santa, bake, etc.”
10:05-10:15 Math
Pattern & Sequence
Using cupcake liners of different varieties, make a pattern and have the children try to copy the pattern. They may also create their own pattern.
10:15 - 10:40 Play
Holiday Bake Shop
Create a holiday bake shop. Use baking utensils, cookie sheets, cookie cutters, playdough (with glitter & oatmeal) and have them do some imaginary baking. Have them wash all of the utensils afterward.
10:40 – 10:55 Wash Hands/Snack & Story Time
Eat the baked bananas
Read Kaylie’s fave Christmas book
10:40 – 10:50 Science
Play with Corn starch, water, & food coloring – so fun!
10:50-11:00 Music Time
We will be practicing the Christmas caroling songs this month.
11:00 – 11:30 Art
Sponge Art (using paints & sponges in the shape of Christmas objects)
- make reindeer food if time allows
Homework Assignment
- K, Enrich. #2 worksheets
- Cookie necklace (doesn’t need to be returned
Show & Tell: Andrew
Tuesday 12/9/08
Theme: Gingerbread Days
Snack Helper: Fiel
Weather: Andrew
Teacher’s Asst. Isaiah
Show & Tell: Kaylie
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
· Introduce this week’s theme
· Introduce the letter K in sign language
· Review J, Star, white in sign language & Spanish
· Review “gift” 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
Baker says
Like “Simon says” but with cooking actions…
9:35-9:40 Mini Lesson
Gingerbread Topic Card
Talk about how holidays are a time for baking. Talk about favorite cookies and candies that are special treats at this time of the year. Introduce sign for “cookie.”
9:40 – 9:50 Make Gingerbread Cookies
Bake for 10 minutes, let cool
9:50-10:15 Language
Gingerbread Journal
Read the story about the Gingerbread man. Have the children make a Gingerbread Journal & then have them tell a story about a gingerbread man…
10:15-10:35 Snack/Story Time
Decorate Gingerbread cookies, eat them
Read Kaylies favorite Christmas book
10:35 - 10:50 Play
Decorate our Preschool Tree
- using our star alphabet & fruit loop garland
10:50-11:00 Math
December Math Game – count by 10’s when moving the pieces
11:00-11:10 Music Time
We will be practicing the Christmas caroling songs this month.
11:10 – 11:30 Art
Reindeer treat bags
Homework Assignment
- #9 worksheet
- Seasonal placemat & Gingerbread puppet (doesn’t need to be returned)
Show & Tell: Isaiah (please have Isaiah bring his favorite Christmas book to share)
Snack Helper: Fiel
Weather: Andrew
Teacher’s Asst. Isaiah
Show & Tell: Kaylie
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
· Introduce this week’s theme
· Introduce the letter K in sign language
· Review J, Star, white in sign language & Spanish
· Review “gift” 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
Baker says
Like “Simon says” but with cooking actions…
9:35-9:40 Mini Lesson
Gingerbread Topic Card
Talk about how holidays are a time for baking. Talk about favorite cookies and candies that are special treats at this time of the year. Introduce sign for “cookie.”
9:40 – 9:50 Make Gingerbread Cookies
Bake for 10 minutes, let cool
9:50-10:15 Language
Gingerbread Journal
Read the story about the Gingerbread man. Have the children make a Gingerbread Journal & then have them tell a story about a gingerbread man…
10:15-10:35 Snack/Story Time
Decorate Gingerbread cookies, eat them
Read Kaylies favorite Christmas book
10:35 - 10:50 Play
Decorate our Preschool Tree
- using our star alphabet & fruit loop garland
10:50-11:00 Math
December Math Game – count by 10’s when moving the pieces
11:00-11:10 Music Time
We will be practicing the Christmas caroling songs this month.
11:10 – 11:30 Art
Reindeer treat bags
Homework Assignment
- #9 worksheet
- Seasonal placemat & Gingerbread puppet (doesn’t need to be returned)
Show & Tell: Isaiah (please have Isaiah bring his favorite Christmas book to share)
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