Home Preschool (Ages 2.5-4) Week Seventeen: Letter Q and Number 17

Q is for Quilt! (In case you were wondering why this picture of my troubled child, he's lying on a quilt, so...)

Also, a suggestion if you're teaching younger children, or if your child hasn't mastered counting to ten yet: Instead of venturing on past 15, start over with 1 again and go through 10 to solidify those numbers. The larger numbers get harder and confusing, so if you're child isn't following when you get into the higher numbers, just start over with 1.

I have included a lot of the pictures you will need in the printable version of the lesson plan to make life easier for you! Make sure you click on the printable version to get all the content you will need! 

Here is the printable version: Letter Q and Number 17 Lesson Plans

Links found in the lesson plans:
"The Letter Q Song" YouTube Video
Letter Q Worksheets
Number 17 Worksheets
Quartet YouTube Video

Remember that the "Facts about..." pages and other extras are not included in the blog text, but they are included in the printable version. Some of the ideas in these plans came from Brightly Beaming Resources. Each daily session of "School Time," as my son calls it will last about half an hour. Adjust the lessons for your child's age and level of education. Enjoy!

Home Preschool (Ages 2.5-4) Week Sixteen: Letter P and Number 16

I have included a lot of the pictures you will need in the printable version of the lesson plan to make life easier for you! Make sure you click on the printable version to get all the content you will need! 

Here is the printable version: Letter P and Number 16 Lesson Plans

Links found in the lesson plans:
"Peter Peter Pumpkin Eater" YouTube Video
Letter P Worksheets
Number 16 Worksheets
Pahelbel's "Canon in D" YouTube Video

Remember that the "Facts about..." pages and other extras are not included in the blog text, but they are included in the printable version. Some of the ideas in these plans came from Brightly Beaming Resources. Each daily session of "School Time," as my son calls it will last about half an hour. Adjust the lessons for your child's age and level of education. Enjoy!

Home Preschool (Ages 2.5-4) Week Fifteen: Letter O and Number 15

I have started to include a lot of the pictures you will need in the printable version of the lesson plan to make life easier for you! Make sure you click on the printable version and check out what I've added! 

Here is the printable version: Letter O and Number 15 Lesson Plans

Links found in the lesson plans:
"This Old Man" YouTube Video
Letter O Worksheets
Number 15 Worksheets
"Barcarolle" by Jacques Offenbach YouTube Video

Remember that the "Facts about..." pages and other extras are not included in the blog text, but they are included in the printable version. Some of the ideas in these plans came from Brightly Beaming Resources. Each daily session of "School Time," as my son calls it will last about half an hour. Adjust the lessons for your child's age and level of education. Enjoy!

Home Preschool

Age 3: Letter and Number of the Week

Week 15: Lesson Plans for the Letter O and the Number 15

Preparation:

·         Print out large letter and number sheets (included) and post them somewhere the child can see them all week.

·         Create theme word flash cards with the theme word on one side and a picture depicting the word on the other.

·         Print out the poem of the week (included).

·         Create a flashcard with the name of the composer (or musical term) of the week on it.

·         Print out animal/plant word sheet (included), “facts about” page (included), coloring page, and image of the animal/plant of the week.

·         Print out social studies fact sheet (included) and an image of the subject of the week.

·         Collect supplies for art project.

·         Optional: Plan a day for an outing in keeping with the theme (ideas included) and buy ingredients for snacks, baking, or cooking in keeping with the theme (ideas included).

Home Preschool (Ages 2.5-4) Week Fourteen: Letter N and Number 14

I have started to include a lot of the pictures you will need in the printable version of the lesson plan to make life easier for you! Make sure you click on the printable version and check out what I've added! 

Here is the printable version: Letter N and Number 14 Lesson Plans

Links found in the lesson plans:
"Who Are The People In Your Neighborhood?" YouTube Video
Letter N Worksheets
Number 14 Worksheets
"March of the Toy Soldiers" by Tchaikovsky

Remember that the "Facts about..." pages and other extras are not included in the blog text, but they are included in the printable version. Some of the ideas in these plans came from Brightly Beaming Resources. Each daily session of "School Time," as my son calls it will last about half an hour. Adjust the lessons for your child's age and level of education. Enjoy!

Home Preschool

Age 3: Letter and Number of the Week

Week 14: Lesson Plans for the Letter N and the Number 14

Preparation:

·         Print out large letter and number sheets (included) and post them somewhere the child can see them all week.

·         Create theme word flash cards with the theme word on one side and a picture depicting the word on the other.

·         Print out the poem of the week (included).

·         Create a flashcard with the name of the composer (or musical term) of the week on it.

·         Print out animal/plant word sheet (included), “facts about” page (included), coloring page, and image of the animal/plant of the week.

·         Print out social studies fact sheet (included) and an image of the subject of the week.

·         Collect supplies for art project.

·         Optional: Plan a day for an outing in keeping with the theme (ideas included) and buy ingredients for snacks, baking, or cooking in keeping with the theme (ideas included).

Home Preschool (Ages 2.5-4) Week Thirteen: Letter M and Number 13

I have started to include a lot of the pictures you will need in the printable version of the lesson plan to make life easier for you! Make sure you click on the printable version and check out what I've added! 

Here is the printable version: Letter M and Number 13 Lesson Plans

Links found in the lesson plans:
"She'll Be Comin' Round the Mountain" YouTube Video
Letter M Worksheets
Number 13 Worksheets
"12 Months of the Year" YouTube Video
Mozart's "Piano Concerto No. 21" YouTube Video

Remember that the "Facts about..." pages and other extras are not included in the blog text, but they are included in the printable version. Some of the ideas in these plans came from Brightly Beaming Resources. Each daily session of "School Time," as my son calls it will last about half an hour. Adjust the lessons for your child's age and level of education. Enjoy!

Home Preschool

Age 3: Letter and Number of the Week

Week 13: Lesson Plans for the Letter M and the Number 13

Preparation:

·         Print out large letter and number sheets (included) and post them somewhere the child can see them all week.

·         Create theme word flash cards with the theme word on one side and a picture depicting the word on the other.

·         Print out the poem of the week (included).

·         Create a flashcard with the name of the composer (or musical term) of the week on it.

·         Print out animal/plant word sheet (included), “facts about” page (included), coloring page, and image of the animal/plant of the week.

·         Print out social studies fact sheet (included) and an image of the subject of the week.

·         Collect supplies for art project.

·         Optional: Plan a day for an outing in keeping with the theme (ideas included) and buy ingredients for snacks, baking, or cooking in keeping with the theme (ideas included).

Home Preschool (Ages 2.5-4) Week Twelve: Letter L and Number 12

I have started to include a lot of the pictures you will need in the printable version of the lesson plan to make life easier for you! Make sure you click on the printable version and check out what I've added! 

Here is the printable version: Letter L and Number 12 Lesson Plans

Links found in the lesson plans:
"On The Good Ship Lollipop" YouTube Video
Letter L Worksheets
Number 12 Worksheets
Franz Liszt's "Love Dream" YouTube Video

Remember that the "Facts about..." pages and other extras are not included in the blog text, but they are included in the printable version. Some of the ideas in these plans came from Brightly Beaming Resources. Each daily session of "School Time," as my son calls it will last about half an hour. Adjust the lessons for your child's age and level of education. Enjoy!

Home Preschool

Age 3: Letter and Number of the Week

Week 12: Lesson Plans for the Letter L and the Number 12

Preparation:

·         Print out large letter and number sheets (included) and post them somewhere the child can see them all week.

·         Create theme word flash cards with the theme word on one side and a picture depicting the word on the other.

·         Print out the poem of the week (included).

·         Create a flashcard with the name of the composer (or musical term) of the week on it.

·         Print out animal/plant word sheet (included), “facts about” page (included), coloring page, and image of the animal/plant of the week.

·         Print out social studies fact sheet (included) and an image of the subject of the week.

·         Collect supplies for art project.

·         Optional: Plan a day for an outing in keeping with the theme (ideas included) and buy ingredients for snacks, baking, or cooking in keeping with the theme (ideas included).

Home Preschool (Ages 2.5-4) Week Eleven: Letter K and Number 11

I have started to include a lot of the pictures you will need in the printable version of the lesson plan to make life easier for you! Make sure you click on the printable version and check out what I've added! 

Here is the printable version: Letter K and Number 11 Lesson Plans

Links found in the lesson plans:
"Kookaburra" YouTube Video
Letter K Worksheets
Number 11 Worksheets
"Masquerade: Waltz" YouTube Video

Remember that the "Facts about..." pages and other extras are not included in the blog text, but they are included in the printable version. Some of the ideas in these plans came from Brightly Beaming Resources. Each daily session of "School Time," as my son calls it will last about half an hour. Adjust the lessons for your child's age and level of education. Enjoy!

Home Preschool (Ages 2.5-4) Week Ten: Letter J and Number 10

I have started to include a lot of the pictures you will need in the printable version of the lesson plan to make life easier for you! Make sure you click on the printable version and check out what I've added! 

Here is the printable version: Letter J and Number 10 Lesson Plans

Links found in the lesson plans:
"John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt" YouTube Video
Letter J Worksheets
Number 10 Worksheets
Scott Joplin's "The Entertainer" YouTube Video
Jellyfish Images
Jellyfish Coloring Pages
Images of Japan

Remember that the "Facts about..." pages and other extras are not included in the blog text, but they are included in the printable version. Some of the ideas in these plans came from Brightly Beaming Resources. Each daily session of "School Time," as my son calls it will last about half an hour. Adjust the lessons for your child's age and level of education. Enjoy!

Children's Book of the Week: "How Do Dinosaurs" Books

How Do Dinosaurs Clean Their Rooms?
by Jane Yolen & Mark Teague
Lincoln's Pick (my three-year-old)

Why He Loves It: He loves to see the different dinosaurs and learn what they are called (each picture of a dinosaur has its name next to it). He also loves to see how the dinosaurs do things, which is the point!

Why I Love It: I love the illustrations and that my kids are not only seeing cool pictures of dinosaurs, but they're learning what the different dinosaurs are called. They also learn valuable lessons about how to do things, like cleaning, staying safe, and saying "I love you."

This is the only one of the books from this series that we own, but I wish we had all of them! They are frequently borrowed from the library and we love reading them! We currently are reading How Do Dinosaurs Stay Safe? These books are fantastically illustrated and they make learning how to do things so fun for the kids! 

The picture I've used is a totally beat up copy of How Do Dinosaurs Clean Their Rooms? It was gifted to me at a baby shower when I was pregnant with my first son and the woman who gave it to me had three boys, I think it was. She said they all loved it and my boys love it too! 

I definitely recommend this one for boys, but there's no reason why girls wouldn't love it too. They are double awesome because the kids love them and they teach how to do things properly, without being too preachy or boring. Check them out! They will definitely be at the local library, but I would absolutely recommend buying them because they will be read over and over again and become a loved part of your at-home collection.

  

Rowley's Red Barn Fall Fun and Pumpkin Patch

I love going to Rowley's Red Barn at time of year because it is adorable and they have delicious food and ice cream. But the first time we ever went was in October when they had their fall festivities going on and we loved it! There is a price for admission, but it is well worth it. You get to enjoy a hayride, pumpkin patch, corn maze, apple cannons, giant slides, race tractors, a hay pyramid, a tractor train, and a giant sand box. Fall is the time to go to Rowley's! But then go again later because it's awesome.

Hours: April 1st – October 31st: 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM 

November 1st – March 31st: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM 

Location: 901 S 300 W, Santaquin, UT

Cost for Admission: $8/person 2 and older, 2 and under are FREE, $35/family

Website for Fall Activities: https://www.rowleysredbarn.com/events/rowleys-red-barn-pumpkin-patch/

General Website: https://www.rowleysredbarn.com/

Toddler-Friendly: YES!!

Baby-Friendly: Yes!

Kid-Friendly: ABSOLUTELY!

Home Preschool (Ages 2.5-4) Week Nine: Letter I and Number 9

I have started to include a lot of the pictures you will need in the printable version of the lesson plan to make life easier for you! Make sure you click on the printable version and check out what I've added!

Here is the printable version: Letter I and Number 9 Lesson Plans

Links found in the lesson plans:
"I'm A Little Teapot" YouTube Video
Letter I Worksheets
Number 9 Worksheets
Gioachino Rossini's "The Barber of Seville - Overture" YouTube Video
Iguana Images
Iguana Coloring Pages
India Images

Remember that the "Facts about..." pages and other extras are not included in the blog text, but they are included in the printable version. Some of the ideas in these plans came from Brightly Beaming Resources. Each daily session of "School Time," as my son calls it will last about half an hour. Adjust the lessons for your child's age and level of education. Enjoy!

Children's Book of the Week: Zoomer by Ned Young

Zoomer
by Ned Young
Makadie's Pick (my 3 year old)

Why she loves it: She thinks it is funny and makes her laugh.

Why I love it: The illustrations are so fun and tell more about the story than just reading the words.

When Hooper, Cooper and Zoomer, three brothers who also happen to be dogs, wake up in the morning, their dad tells them to get ready for school.  The twins,  Hooper and Cooper, start with their morning routine.  Zoomer, on the other hand, declares he isn't going to school and proceeds to build a giant brontosaurus in the sandbox, launch a rocket and attempt to break a world record.  The illustrations in this book, also done by the author, are so fun to look at and my daughter loves pointing out the silly things Zoomer is doing.  My son is entertained by the pictures as well, which are bright and engaging.  There is a funny surprise ending that my daughter laughs at every time and I'm sure your kids will too.

Home Preschool (Ages 2.5-4) Week Eight: Letter H and Number 8

I have started to include a lot of the pictures you will need in the printable version of the lesson plan to make life easier for you! Make sure you click on the printable version and check out what I've added!

Here is the printable version: Letter H and Number 8 Lesson Plans

Links found in the lesson plans:
"If You're Happy and You Know It" YouTube Video
Letter H Worksheets
Number 8 Worksheets
Franz Joseph Haydn's "Surprise" YouTube Video
Hippo Images
Hippo Coloring Pages
Hawaii Images

Remember that the "Facts about..." pages and other extras are not included in the blog text, but they are included in the printable version. Some of the ideas in these plans came from Brightly Beaming Resources. Each daily session of "School Time," as my son calls it will last about half an hour. Adjust the lessons for your child's age and level of education. Enjoy!

*Note that the math lesson on Monday is intended for Tuesday instruction. I will go back and change it when I get a chance. Sorry about that!

Children's Book of the Week: Jerry Seinfeld's Halloween

Halloween
by Jerry Seinfeld
Becky's Pick

Why I love it: Jerry Seinfeld. He wrote a children's book. Also, this stand-up routine is so good and the book comes with a CD of it so you can experience the full Jerry delivery. Or watch it below!

I don't think I really need to explain much about why this book is awesome. It just is. It basically consists of one of Jerry Seinfeld's stand-up routines about Halloween. It's totally clean and totally hilarious. Admittedly, some of the jokes will be over your child's head. But the book is about Halloween, candy, and superhero costumes, so my sons are totally in! They love it and I love it because I think Jerry Seinfeld is hilarious and I absolutely love Halloween! Our apartment was decorated a week ago and we already have a supply of candy and my kids' Halloween costumes ready to go. We get excited around here. :)

12 Fun Ways to Teach Your Child the Alphabet

One of the first songs I remember singing to my daughter was the alphabet song.  I'd sing it while changing diapers, in the car, during bath time, waiting for dinner...pretty much all the time.  When she was about 20 months, she started singing the song on her own with a little help here and there.  By the time she turned 2 years old, she knew the song and could recognize some letters (mostly the ones in her name).  Currently, she is 3 (turning 4 in January) and she knows all the letters by sight, can write about half of them, and knows 3/4 of them by sound.  I'm not telling you this to toot my horn or say that I'm a great teacher when it comes to letters.  But there are some tools I've used that have proven to be successful for my daughter, and my son is starting to catch on as well (he is 18 months).  Check out the list below and see if anything catches your eye!

Sing the ABCs
I mentioned this one already, but I wanted to include it as part of the list.  This is the simplest way to expose your kids to the alphabet.  Most babies and young children like songs and music and catch on quickly.  Even if you only sing the ABCs anytime you change their diaper and they'll hear it at least 5 times a day.

Watch Sesame Street alphabet videos
Say what you will about letting small children watch tv, but it was something that I allowed my daughter to watch for maybe 10-15 minutes a day when I needed to distract her while I got dinner ready or used the bathroom or straightened up the house.  I wanted to make sure that any exposure she had was educational, so I simply subscribed to the Sesame Street channel on YouTube and let her watch alphabet videos and other songs.  Before long, she'd ask for the "elemeno" song and would try to sing along.

Smothered Chicken and Pepper Chipotle Burrito

These burritos are just amazing and delicious and I happily eat leftovers of them multiple times, which if you know me, says a lot. I'm not a leftover kind of person. But seriously, they're easy and so good! The chipotle sauce and seasoning really makes the difference in flavor and the smothered-ness of it really make the difference in delicious, cheesy amazing-ness. 

Home Preschool (Ages 2.5-4) Week Seven: Letter G and Number 7

This week, I've included a lot of the pictures you will need in the printable version of the lesson plan to make life easier for you! Make sure you click on the printable version and check out what I've added!

Remember that the "Facts about..." pages and other extras are not included in the blog text, but they are included in the printable version. Some of the ideas in these plans came from Brightly Beaming Resources. Each daily session of "School Time," as my son calls it will last about half an hour. Adjust the lessons for your child's age and level of education. Enjoy!

Here is the printable version: Letter G and Number 7 Lesson Plans

Links found in the lesson plans:
"The Green Grass Grew All Around" YouTube Video
Letter G Worksheets
Number 7 Worksheets
"Morning Mood" by Edvard Grieg YouTube Video
Gorilla Images
Gorilla Coloring Pages
Images of Greece

Children's Book of the Week: The Bear's Sea Escape

The Bear's Sea Escape 

by Benjamin Chaud

Lincoln and Emmett's Pick (my three- and one-year-olds)

Why they love it: They like to look for the big bear and the little bear.

Why I love it: The artwork is so fun and the book is HUGE, which also makes it a lot of fun!

This book is a look and find book, but it is easy enough for my sons (one and three) to enjoy and succeed at the looking and finding. Most look and find books are geared toward older children, but this one is so much fun for both of my little ones. Even my twenty-month-old is able to find the bears on each page. It's the story about a papa bear and a baby bear who go on a lot of adventures and each page is full of fun. The story is your basic children's book story, but the art and the looking and finding are both so good, I had to recommend it! It's a rare look and find book that has all of us happy while we're reading it. 

Applesauce Muffins

Mornings at my house probably start out a lot like yours: get the kids up, get dressed, eat breakfast, brush teeth... And I don't know about you, but I am always looking for ways to simplify my mornings.  One of the best ways I've found is to make food ahead of time that is easy to take with you on the go.  Or just trying to make sure you actually get to eat a little something in the midst of your morning craziness.  I can't count the number of times I've hit 10am and I'm starving and starting to get a little hangry when I realize it's because I've been up for 3+ hours without food...

Which is why I'm sharing today's recipe for applesauce muffins.  These muffins are so yummy!  Not to mention super easy to whip up--they take maybe 10 minutes from start to finish!  They are moist and not overly sweet, which is perfect for mornings or even after school snacks.  My kids love these, especially the cinnamon sugar sprinkled on top, which they always eat first.

Home Preschool (Ages 2.5-4) Week Six: Letter F and Number 6

Remember that the "Facts about..." pages and other extras are not included in the blog text, but they are included in the printable version. Some of the ideas in these plans came from Brightly Beaming Resources. Each daily session of "School Time," as my son calls it will last about half an hour. Adjust the lessons for your child's age and level of education. Enjoy!

Here is the printable version of this week's lesson plans: Letter F and Number 6 Lesson Plans

Links found in the lesson plans:
"The Farmer in the Dell" YouTube Video
Letter F Worksheets
Number 6 Worksheets
Flamingo Images
Flamingo Coloring Pages
Firefighter Images

Heart-(Or Moose-)Shaped Pizza and Calzones

I'm sharing two fantastic recipes and my fun idea for doing something with my kids, but all three are definitely worth trying! My little guys absolutely loved making these pizzas and my three-year-old was surprisingly good at it. Not only that, but these little pizzas and calzones are adorable and delicious. They would be perfect for a slumber party dinner or just a dinner with friends or family because everyone loves pizza and kids love making things their own!

Home Preschool (Ages 2.5-4) Week Five: Letter E and Number 5

There's a picture of my son here because in our house, E is for Emmett! :) And elephant. That's what my other son yells everytime he sees an E.

Remember that the "Facts about..." pages and other extras are not included in the blog text, but they are included in the printable version. Some of the ideas in these plans came from Brightly Beaming Resources. Each daily session of "School Time," as my son calls it will last about half an hour. Adjust the lessons for your child's age and level of education. Enjoy!

Here is the printable version of this week's lesson plans: Letter E and Number 5 Lesson Plans

Links found in the lesson plans:
"Everything Grows" YouTube Video
Letter E Worksheets
Number 5 Worksheets
"Nimrod" YouTube Video
Elephant Images
Elephant Coloring Pages
Emperor Images

Home Preschool

Age 3: Letter and Number of the Week

Week 5: Lesson Plans for the Letter E and the Number 5

Preparation:

·         Print out large letter and number sheets (included) and post them somewhere the child can see them all week.

·         Create theme word flash cards with the theme word on one side and a picture depicting the word on the other.

·         Print out the poem of the week (included).

·         Create a flashcard with the name of the composer of the week on it.

·         Print out animal/plant word sheet (included), “facts about” page (included), coloring page, and image of the animal/plant of the week.

·         Print out social studies fact sheet (included) and an image of the subject of the week.

·         Collect supplies for art project.

·         Optional: Plan a day for an outing in keep with the theme (ideas included) and buy ingredients for snacks, baking, or cooking in keeping with the theme (ideas included).

It's OK to Want (and Take) a Break from Your Kids

After my daughter was born, I remember thinking, "How could anyone ever get tired of being with their kids?"  I know what you might be thinking: "That chick was seriously sleep deprived if that's what was going through her mind."  Yes.  I was extremely sleep deprived.  But I also remember feeling so amazed by all the little things I saw my daughter learning and how she seemed to grow overnight.

However, I also remember the days when I felt like I couldn't take another moment of being mom to my beautiful, screaming, daughter.  My husband would come home from work and I'd hand him our baby and shut myself in the bathroom for a half hour just to get a little alone time.

Now I have two kids and while I love them with all my heart, I just can't keep them entertained all day, every day.  And honestly, I think sometimes they get a little tired of me too!  And now I'm going to tell you a secret: it's totally OK, even normal, to want a break from your kids.  To take some time away from them.  Time away from being mom.  Time away from the stresses of running a household.  Time away from breaking up sibling fights and trying to think of creative ways to keep your kids busy for a few minutes so you can use the bathroom without an audience (can I get an amen?).

Children's Book of the Week: Belly Button Book! by Sandra Boynton

Belly Button Book! by Sandra Boynton
Shani's Pick

Why I love it: It's a fun and silly book that kids love!

One of my favorite children's book authors is Sandra Boynton.  All her books for babies and toddlers come as board books so they are perfect for little hands and much more durable.  I never have to worry that they pages are going to get ripped out or torn.  It's awesome!

Another thing that is great about these books is that as my daughter starts reading, the words are simple enough that she could learn to read these by herself.

Turns out that I'm not the only one who likes Sandra Boynton's books.  My kids love them as well!  We own about 13 of her books total and they are the books my kids reach for at least half the time they choose a book.  The colors are bright, the illustrations are simple and it is short enough to keep their attention.

The first book of hers that I bought was the Belly Button Book!  It is a silly book about hippos who love their belly buttons.  They all go to Belly Button Beach to show them off to each other.  Boynton uses lots of rhyme throughout her books, which makes for a fun, sing-song rhythm as you read.  My daughter has memorized most of the book simply because the rhyme makes it so easy to remember.  There's also a little bit of humor that kids generally don't catch onto and makes it a fun read for adults as well!

Homemade Gak

About a month ago, my daughter decided that she no longer needed a daily nap.  It was a sad day for me.  Both my kids were taking naps at the same time everyday and I had all sorts of time to myself.  It was amazing!  But at 3.5 years old, she's napped longer than a lot of kids I know.  While I miss my "me time", it's also been fun to have some one on one time with my daughter.  It's also encouraged me to come up with some additional activities for her to do to keep her occupied for the extra hour or two besides coloring or stickers.  So when I found a recipe for some homemade Gak, I knew I had to try it out.

As a kid, I remember seeing commercials for Gak and wanting it so bad (along with every other kid my age)!  I wish I'd know how easy it was to make so I wouldn't have spent $3 every time I wanted a new color or the one I had got all yucky.

When I started pulling out the ingredients I needed to make it, my daughter's interested was immediately peaked and she climbed right up onto the chair next to the counter and wanted to know what we were making.  She wrinkled her nose when I told her, "Gak," but I smiled and just told her to wait and see.

The prep for this activity is pretty simple and if you made the homemade bouncy balls I posted here a few weeks ago, you will (most likely) have everything you need: borax, white glue, food coloring and water.

Home Preschool (Ages 2.5-4) Week Four: Letter D and Number 4

Something to remember about these lesson plans is that the printable version has the printouts that go with it. For example, the "Fasts about The Desert" sheet for this week and the letter and number pages for each week. These are not included in the text on this post.

Here is the printable version of this week's lesson plans: Week Four: Letter D and Number 4

Links found in the lesson plans:
"Hey Diddle Diddle" You Tube Video
Letter D Worksheets
Number 4 Worksheets
"Clair de Lune" You Tube Video
Dolphin Images
Dolphin Coloring Pages
Desert Images

Home Preschool

Age 3: Letter and Number of the Week

Week 4: Lesson Plans for the Letter D and the Number 4

Preparation:

·         Print out large letter and number sheets (included) and post them somewhere the child can see them all week.

·         Create theme word flash cards with the theme word on one side and a picture depicting the word on the other.

·         Print out the poem of the week (included).

·         Create a flashcard with the name of the composer of the week on it.

·         Print out animal/plant word sheet (included), “facts about” page (included), coloring page, and image of the animal/plant of the week.

·         Print out social studies fact sheet (included) and an image of the subject of the week.

·         Collect supplies for art project.

·         Optional: Plan a day for an outing in keep with the theme (ideas included) and buy ingredients for snacks, baking, or cooking in keeping with the theme (ideas included).