Opening Activity:
· Something to pull the kids into the theme of the day, help them quickly focus and get into the learning mode and while you wait for everyone to arrive (art projects, building things, puzzles, etc.)
Circle Time: (sitting on carpet squares)
· Calendar: what day is it, date, month (Days of Week Song)
· Weather
· Introduction to the theme of the day which includes letter, number, concepts, shapes, etc.
Lesson:
· Integrate the concepts of the lesson however you like in a variety of 10-15 minute activities
o Read books
o Do math activities or science experiments
o Talk about professions or ways the theme is applied in daily life
o Do art projects or small motor activity
o Large motor activity related to lesson
o Role play
Snack:
· Have fun eating food!
Free Play:
· Free choice play
Closing Circle Time:
· Bring closure to the theme and activities of the day, show and tell projects, review concepts, sing songs
· Read a story or stories emphasizing one or all of the things you talked about
· Tie up loose ends
*These are just suggestions. Use them to fit the needs of your lessons.
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