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:
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Print out large letter and number sheets
(included) and post them somewhere the child can see them all week.
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Create theme word flash cards with the theme
word on one side and a picture depicting the word on the other.
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Print out the poem of the week (included).
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Create a flashcard with the name of the composer
of the week on it.
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Print out animal/plant word sheet (included), “facts
about” page (included), coloring page, and image of the animal/plant of the
week.
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Print out social studies fact sheet (included)
and an image of the subject of the week.
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Collect supplies for art project.
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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).
Opening (Do this first every day.):
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Introduce/Review the letter D: Show the child
the poster of the letter and make the sound you are teaching (choose one sound
to teach at a time).
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/d/ as in dinosaur
o
Teach child the sign language for letter D.
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Introduce/Review the theme words for the week:
o
duck, dolphin, dentist, dog, dance, dinosaur,
dedos (optional: Spanish for “fingers”)
o
Show the child the word while you say it.
Explain that the word starts with the letter D and help your child spell the
words if they are able. If not, just read the word, show them the picture on
the back and move on.
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Read the letter D poem allowed, following along
with your finger on the paper/poster: “Doctor Foster”
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Sing the letter D song with child: “Hey Diddle
Diddle”
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Introduce/Review the number 4: Show the child
the poster of the letter and say “four.”
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Count to 4.
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Give the child four of an object and ask the
child to tell you how many items there are. Help them count the objects.
Monday (Language Arts Emphasis):
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Give the child a tracing or coloring page for
the letter D. You can find books of these at the dollar store or Target. There
are also many resources online. If you don’t have a tracing/coloring page for
them. Just draw the letter D (upper and lower case) and help them trace it or
draw it on their own.
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Here is a link to several: https://www.google.com/search?q=letter+d+worksheets&espv=2&biw=950&bih=934&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0CB0QsARqFQoTCOGc5_-j6McCFUsriAodam4FGQ
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Read the child a book that has a lot of the
letter D in it. I always just go to my local library’s website and search for children’s
books that have titles starting with the letter D. Or I search for books about
the theme words. Any D book will do.
o
Examples of books to use:
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One Duck
Stuck by Phyllis Root
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Go, Dog,
Go! By P.D. Eastman
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Ask the child to find the letter D in the title
and say the word with them, emphasizing the sound the letter makes in the word.
Tuesday (Math and Music Emphasis):
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Give the child a tracing or coloring page for
the number 4. Again, you can find books like this at the dollar store or Target
(still for a dollar) or Google them and you can find some free resources.
o
Here is a link to several: https://www.google.com/search?q=letter+d+worksheets&espv=2&biw=950&bih=934&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0CB0QsARqFQoTCOGc5_-j6McCFUsriAodam4FGQ#tbm=isch&q=number+4+worksheets
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(Optional) Dozen: Teach the meaning of a dozen
using eggs or cookies.
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(Optional) Distance: Measure the distance
between two objects using a ruler or tape measure.
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Show the child your composer flashcard that says
“Claude Debussy” and explain that a man whose (last name) starts with “D” wrote
this song, called “Clair de Lune.” Play the song for the child.
Wednesday (Science Emphasis):
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Show child the “D is for Dolphin” page and the
image you printed out of an antelope.
o
Here are some images to print out: https://www.google.com/search?q=dolphins&es_sm=122&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAWoVChMIooni8qToxwIVkDiICh2LYQrG&biw=950&bih=897
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Discuss the “Facts about Dolphins” page.
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Have your child color the dolphin coloring page.
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Here are some coloring pages to choose from: https://www.google.com/search?q=dolphins&es_sm=122&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAWoVChMIooni8qToxwIVkDiICh2LYQrG&biw=950&bih=897#tbm=isch&q=dolphin+coloring+page
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Put the finished coloring page in the book and
flip through the pages.
Thursday (Social Studies and Art Emphasis):
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Show child an image of the desert.
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Here are several to choose from: https://www.google.com/search?q=dolphins&es_sm=122&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAWoVChMIooni8qToxwIVkDiICh2LYQrG&biw=950&bih=897#tbm=isch&q=desert
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Discuss the “Facts about The Desert” page
(included).
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Art Project: Decorate with Dots OR Draw Designs
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Using stamps, stickers, or markers, create
designs using dots (similar to pointillism).
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OR help child draw different designs, like
swirls, zig zags, and dots.
Friday (Physical Activity Emphasis):
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Play dominos, dance, play dress-up, or teach the
child how to dribble a ball.
Outing Ideas:
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Dinosaur Museum
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Take a trip downtown
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Go to a dance class, recital, or party
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Go to a pet store and look at the dogs
Snack/Cooking/Baking Ideas:
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Donuts, different kinds of drinks, dill pickles,
dips, dates
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Make donuts or dessert
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Decorate cookies or cakes
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