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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?
Teachtown
WEEK 1: FALL
Theme Social Skill: Take turns with toys
Literacy & Math Focus
Letter
Number
Color
Shape
D
8
Communication Skills to Work on at Home
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Finding fall items by name (e.g., “Where is the acorn?” “Find a leaf.”)
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Imitating the words “fall,” “autumn,” etc.
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Using words or signs to ask for a turn
WEEK 2: COMMUNITY HELPERS
Theme Social Skill: Know when to take a break
Literacy & Math Focus
Letter
Number
Color
Shape
E
9
Communication Skills to Work on at Home
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Waving at helpers out in the community
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Saying or signing the word “help”
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Practicing name to introduce self
WEEK 3: APPLES
Theme Social Skill: Follow fire drill instructions
Literacy & Math Focus
Letter
Number
Color
Shape
A
10
Communication Skills to Work on at Home
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Saying or signing the word “apple”
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Imitating the sound /a/, /a/, /a/
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Using words, signs, or pictures to request foods and drinks
WEEK 4: MY BODY
Theme Social Skill: Be still and quiet in line
Literacy & Math Focus
Letter
Number
Color
Shape
K
1
Communication Skills to Work on at Home
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Answering yes/no questions (e.g., “Is your hair brown?”)
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Imitating the names of body parts
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Identifying “my” versus “your” in relation to body parts (e.g., “Where are MY feet?” “Wiggle YOUR fingers.”)