Mrs. Angela Klassen EDC
Weekly Learning Plan: June 1 – 5, 2020
Opening Comments
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· Hello to all our EDC friends and families!
· We sure do miss you!
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Google Meets Online Circle Time Schedule
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Monday, June 1: Music Monday! Come sing and dance with us!
Morning Class @ 10:30 am Afternoon Class @ 2:30 pm
Tuesday, June 2: Small Circle time for select students
Morning Class @ 10:30 am Afternoon Class @ 2:30 pm
Wednesday, June 3: Fruit Salad! Gather your favourite fruits to make a yummy salad snack!
Morning Class @ 10:30 am Afternoon Class @ 2:30 pm
Thursday, June 4: Drawing with Mr. Adam for select students
@ 2:00 pm
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Learning Outcomes
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· Circle Time Routines
o Listening Skills
o Focus and attention
o Participation
· This week we are reading The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Read it to see a surprise at the end!
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Extras if you have time! These are optional activities if you have extra time.
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Story Time with Ms. Betty - Fox, Pig and the Stinky Socks!
The Very Hungry Caterpillar animated film
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Circle Time Video – watch this once a day!
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Task Description:
· Circle Time Routine plan using visuals
· Hello Song – encourage your child to sing along. Here are the words:
Hi, Hi Hello! Hi, Hi Hello!
It’s time for circle!
Hi, Hi Hello! Hi, Hi Hello!
It’s time for circle now.
Hello (Child’s name)
Hello (Child’s name)
Hello (Child’s name)
Hello (Child’s name)
Hi, Hi Hello! Hi, Hi Hello!
It’s time for circle now.
· This week’s story is: The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
Language Development:
· Numbers from 1 to 5 – can you count all the things the caterpillar eats!
· Days of the week – (Kindergarten readiness)
Story Follow-up: Pretend play with The Very Hungry Caterpillar
· Act out the transformation from caterpillar to beautiful butterfly - wrap up in a cocoon (blanket) then change into a butterfly who dances around the room
· Include play food (or real food) as a snack for the wiggly caterpillar – “munch, munch, munch”! What is your favourite treat to eat?
· Have a picnic with some of the caterpillar’s favourite foods
· Explore your backyard or nearby park to hunt for caterpillars and other insects
Observation and Feedback:
· Observe your child as they participate in Circle Time.
· If you are able, take a picture of your child participating in the activity and email it to Ms. Angela – alklassen@cbe.ab.ca
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Fine Motor with Ms. Jill
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Beading a Bracelet
Materials:
· Small beads – Pony beads work well as the hole in the centre is larger than other beads
· String or yarn or even a pipe cleaner
· Small cup or bowl to hold the beads
Instructions:
· Cut the string or yarn to fit your child’s wrist leaving enough at each end to tie the bracelet together when it is done (about 15 – 20 cm)
· Select one bead to use as a “stopper” at the end of the string by looping the string through the whole and then tying a small knot to secure it in place
· Invite your child to select beads from the bowl to thread onto their bracelet
· Guide your child in using their Pincher Grip – holding the bead between their thumb and forefinger. This is great for developing proper pencil grip later on.
· (if you find the string or yarn is fraying at the end, you can dip it in clear nail polish or wrap the end with a tiny bit of tape to make it stronger and easier to use)
· Encourage your child to continue adding beads until they almost reach the end
· When all the beads are in place, tie the two ends together and slip it on your child’s wrist!
· For students going to Kindergarten next year, encourage them to create a simple pattern with their beads (i.e. red, blue, red, blue, etc.)
Here is a quick video demonstrating beading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ie39yrDchSg
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Creative Time
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Very Hungry Caterpillar Headband
Materials:
· Paper in different colours
o 1 long strip about 5 cm wide and 30 cm long (or big enough to go around your child’s head)
o 2 large circles
o 2 medium circles
o 2 long thin strips to make the antennae
· Scissors
· Glue
· Tape or stapler (optional)
Instructions:
· Measure the long strip around your child’s head leaving enough space to overlap the edges – you may have to glue two pieces of paper together for this
· Draw 2 large circles on one colour of paper (about 4 cm across)
· Draw 2 medium circles on a different colour of paper (about 3 cm across)
o TIP: use a cup or small bowl to draw around to make the circles
o TIP: use a marker to make the cutting line very thick to make it easier to cut
· Invite your child to cut along the line using their scissors keeping their thumb up and fingers down with their helper hand holding, cutting out the 4 circles
· Use glue to attach the 2 large circles to the front of the long strip of headband paper
· Next, glue the 2 medium circles on top of the 2 large circles
· Then, glue the 2 antennae to the back side of the head band paper
· Finally, wrap the long paper around in circle and glue, tape or staple together into the headband
· Now you are a caterpillar!
Here is a YouTube video from another Preschool teacher showing the individual steps:
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Gross Motor with Ms. Stacey
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Insect Walks
Materials:
· Insect Walk Cards
o if you have access to a printer, you can print them off and cut them out
o you can also show them on your smartphone or computer
Instructions:
Additional Resources:
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Music with Ms. Christina
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This week’s songs are called:
· Follow Me Bugs https://youtu.be/l5J6_eh1slQ
Additional Resources:
· Ms. Mann has created ideas for you on her blog
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Message from FOP
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Closing Comments
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· If you are able, please send me a photo or a short video of your child learning!
· Alternatively, please sent me a comment through email.
· Thank you so much and remember to have fun!
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Learning at home!
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| Making Monkey Puppets |
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| Silly Monkey! |
Please remember to send my pictures of your child learning at home so we can add them to our gallery!
