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3K
Pre-K
In this study, children will be offered a chance to explore buildings first hand. Buildings vary in size, color, construction, material and location. Children will expand their knowledge and understanding of building materials and physical forces. They will also explore concepts in social studies related to jobs, shelter and the purposes of different structures.
INVESTIGATION: BUILDINGS
Week 1: What do the buildings in our neighborhood and other places look like?
Week 2: Who builds buildings and what tools do they use?
Week 3: What are buildings made out of and what makes them strong?
Week 4: What is special about our building?
Week 5: What happens inside buildings?
FOCUS QUESTIONS
INVESTIGATION: PETS
In this study, children will explore many types of pets, investigate how they eat, what they need, how they communicate and learn about jobs related to caring for pets. Caring for a classroom pet creates an opportunity for children to see the direct benefits of their responsible actions when they work together with classmates to care for it. They will also explore concepts related to science, physical developments and social studies.
FOCUS QUESTIONS
Week 1: What kinds of animals are pets and what are their characteristics?
Week 2: Where do pets live?
Week 3: What do pets eat?
Week 4: How do we care for pets?
Week 5: How do pets make us feel?
Teachtown
WEEK 1: COOKING
Theme Social Skill: Comfort a sad friend.
Literacy & Math Focus
Letter
Number
Color
Shape
V
9
Communication Skills to Work on at Home
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Saying/signing "eat" at meal times
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Answering ye/no questions about food preferences
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Requesting help with opening food packages
WEEK 2: HEALTHY TEETH
Theme Social Skill: Sometimes things break by accident
Literacy & Math Focus
Letter
Number
Color
Shape
N
10
Communication Skills to Work on at Home
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Following verbal instructions related to toothbrushing ("open mouth", "spit", etc...)
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Naming and identifying hygiene products (toothbrush, cup, toothpaste, etc.)
WEEK 3: DINOSAURS
Theme Social Skill: Compliment others
Literacy & Math Focus
Letter
Number
Color
Shape
Y
1
Communication Skills to Work on at Home
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Imitating dinosaur sounds ("roar", etc.)
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Answering yes/no questions about dinosaurs
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Making the /d/ sound
WEEK 4: SHAPES
Theme Social Skill: Ask a friend for help
Literacy & Math Focus
Letter
Number
Color
Shape
W
2
Communication Skills to Work on at Home
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Naming/identifying shapes
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Answering yes or no questions about objects and shapes ("Is the ball a circle?" "Is a cereal box a rectangle?")