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3K
Pre-K
Most children love playing with balls. As they play, the learn how natural forces such as gravity and friction affect how balls move. They also learn how to make balls, marbles and other rolling objects change speed and direction. This study shows how you can use your child's natural interest in a common toy to explore social studies and science concepts. They will also practice skills in literacy, math, technology and the arts.
INVESTIGATION: BALLS
Week 1: What different types of balls are there?
Week 2: How do balls bounce?
Week 3: How do balls roll?
Week 4: How do people use balls?
FOCUS QUESTIONS
INVESTIGATION: WHEELS
The world runs on wheels, from car tires, to stroller wheels and bicycle wheels, wheels are all around us. A study of wheels helps children expand their understanding of wheels and discover the wide variety of wheels in their school and community. In this study, children will discover the physical attributes of different types of wheels, investigate how they move and learn the many ways people use them. They will also use language and literacy, mathematics, the arts and science and technology to investigate wheels in the world around them.
FOCUS QUESTIONS
Week 1: What different types of wheels are there?
Week 2: How do wheels move? How can we make our own?
Week 3: How can we use wheels? How do they help us?
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WEEK 1: FRIENDS IN MY CLASS
Theme Social Skill: Stay calm when the schedule changes
Literacy & Math Focus
Letter
Number
Color
Shape
J
4
Communication Skills to Work on at Home
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Waving hello and/or smiling when greeting
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Practicing the names of peers in class
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Answering yes/no questions about friends
WEEK 2: WHERE I LIVE
Theme Social Skill: Use a quiet voice inside
Literacy & Math Focus
Letter
Number
Color
Shape
B
5
Communication Skills to Work on at Home
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Finding home/community locations by name (e.g., “Where is our mailbox?”)
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Saying/signing the word “home”
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Practicing loud and quiet voices
WEEK 3: SEASONS
Theme Social Skill: Take deep breaths to stay calm
Literacy & Math Focus
Letter
Number
Color
Shape
C
6
Communication Skills to Work on at Home
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Imitating the season names
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Answering questions about seasons (e.g., “Do you like summer?” “Is winter cold?”)
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Following the direction “take a deep breath”
WEEK 4: EMOTIONS
Theme Social Skill: Sit when the teacher says
Literacy & Math Focus
Letter
Number
Color
Shape
F
7
Communication Skills to Work on at Home
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Saying or signing the words for “happy” and “sad”
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Playing a game of Simon Says including the words “smile” and “frown”
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Practicing following the instruction “sit”