At the heart of fostering creativity and learning in early childhood education lies the thoughtful integration of structured planning and playful exploration. The Planning Form for the week of April 30, 2012, exemplifies this blend through its meticulously organized activities centered around a "Buildings Study" guided by teacher Carla Johnson. This educational tool outlines a comprehensive weekly agenda that enhances critical thinking and collaborative learning. From constructing people blocks to engaging in dramatic play, each day is infused with activities across various interest areas such as large group assembly, small group interactions, read-aloud sessions, and outdoor experiences. The diverse mediums, ranging from blocks, dramatic play, art, sand & water, to music & movement, ensure a dynamic learning environment. Furthermore, the dialogic components of questions, discussion, shared writing, and song invite students to express their understanding and curiosity. Highlighting the narrative of "The Three Little Pigs" provides a contextual framework through which children can explore themes of building materials and structural integrity. By incorporating both familiar and innovative materials like felt, foam pieces, magazines, nuts and bolts, and craft sticks, this planning form supports children’s sensory engagement and motor skills development. Moreover, the call for family partnership in gathering resources underscores the commitment to community involvement. This planning form not only advances academic objectives but also nurtures the holistic development of children, evidencing the profound impact of thoughtful educational design.
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| Form Length | 1 pages |
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Weekly Planning Form
Week of: Apr 30, 2012 Study/Project: Buildings Study Teacher(s): Carla Johnson
Interest Areas
Large Group
Small Group
Read Aloud
Outdoor Experiences
Monday
Blocks: Take pictures to make people blocks
Dramatic Play: Build a sandwich using felt and foam pieces
Art: Magazines with pictures of buildings
Sand & Water: nuts and bolts
Music & Movement: Greg and Steve's Three Little Pigs
Question: Which building do you like best?
Discussion and Shared Wrting: Taking a look at buildings Song: Scat Singing
Mr.
Second Step: Learning in Kindergarten
Make and decorate small buildings/sculptures with popsicle sticks, craft sticks and tongue depressors.
The Three Little Pigs
Act out the Three Little Pigs
Tuesday
Blocks: Take pictures to make people blocks
Dramatic Play: Build a sandwich: using felt and foam pieces
Art: Magazines with pictures of buildings
Sand & Water: nuts and bolts
Music & Movement: Greg and Steve's Three Little Pigs
Question: Which would you use to build your house? Straw, sticks, or bricks?
Discussion and Shared Writing: Exploring our Building
Game: Going on a Journey Mr.
Second Step: Learning in Kindergarten
Make and decorate small buildings/sculptures with popsicle sticks, craft sticks and tongue depressors.
The Three Little Pigs
Act out the Three Little Pigs
Wednesday
Blocks: Take pictures to make people blocks
Dramatic Play: Build a sandwich: using felt and foam pieces
Art: Magazines with pictures of buildings
Sand & Water: nuts and bolts
Music & Movement: Greg and Steve's Three Little Pigs
How many doors are in our classroom?
Discussion and Shared Writing: What are the different parts of a building?
Poem: A Building My Size Mr.
Second Step: Learning in Kindergarten
Make and decorate small buildings/sculptures with popsicle sticks, craft sticks and tongue depressors.
Changes, Changes
Act out the Three Little Pigs
Thursday
Blocks: Take pictures to make people blocks
Dramatic Play: Build a sandwich: using felt and foam pieces
Art: Magazines with pictures of buildings
Sand & Water: nuts and bolts
Music & Movement: Greg and Steve's Three Little Pigs
How many windows are in our classroom?
Discussion and Shared Writing: What do we know about buildings?
Let's Pretend: Elevator and/or skater
Mr.
Second Step: Learning in Kindergarten
Make and decorate small buildings/sculptures with popsicle sticks, craft sticks and tongue depressors.
The Three Little Pigs
Act out the Three Little Pigs
Friday
Blocks: Take pictures to make people blocks
Dramatic Play: Build a sandwich: using felt and foam pieces
Art: Magazines with pictures of buildings
Sand & Water: nuts and bolts
Music & Movement: Greg and Steve's Three Little Pigs
What do you want to know about buildings?
Discussion and Shared Writing: What do we want to find out about buildings?
Poem: A Building my Size Mr.
Second Step: Learning in Kindergarten
Make and decorate small buildings/sculptures with popsicle sticks, craft sticks and tongue depressors.
Keep Counting
Act out the Three Little Pigs
Family Partnership
We are in needs of boxes of all different sizes. We still need some clear 2 liter bottles. Thanks!
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