Peppermint Fence Preschool
October 6-10 and 13-17, 2014
Class: 3E
Teachers: Andrea Jensen, Emily Story, Cathy, & Maritza Days: Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday
Theme of the Week:
Fall Leaves and Colors
“Young children learn best through direct sensory encounters and not through a formal academic process. Learning should
be the outcome of hands-on experience, especially play.” NAEYC Philosophy
Goals and Objectives
Guided Play /
Learning Activities /
Dramatic Play /
Special Interest Areas
Language and Literacy
Books and Stories
Music and Creative Movement
*Changes of the seasons.
*Colorful Leaves of Fall.
*Week 1: Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf, by Lois Ehlert
*Week 2: Leafy-The Leaf That Wouldn't Leave, by John Hahn and Nick Striga
(a video book)
*Extra: My Many Colored Days, by Dr. Seuss
Circle Time: "Hello Song" and "Cheer".
*Buzzy Bee or 2nd Step Social and Emotional Curriculum
*"Autumn Leaves are Falling Down" video song:
http://www.learningstationmusic.com/blog/2014/09/28/autumn-songs-childrenautumn-leaves-falling/
*Pumpkin Parade Songs
Snack: "Open, Shut Them"
Dismissal: "Good-Bye Song", by Dr. Jean
Math Thinking
*Counting our friends/classmates.
*Observing the colors around us.
*Matching colors.
*Matching shapes.
*Feeling the texture of leaves.
Science Thinking
Experiment / Observe
What are the changes in the weather?
Going on a nature hunt: Look for some leaves. What else can you find?
What are the colors of the leaves on the trees? The leaves on the ground?
What color are your eyes? What color is your hair? What color is your food? What
color are your clothes?
Art Activities
Expressive and Sensory
WEEK 1:
Day 1 - * Sorting red, yellow, and green paper leaves.
Day 2 - * Cut and tear paper leaves and glue onto a tree with a gluestick.
Day 3 - * Sponge paint leaves.
Everyday - Leaf Rubbings with chalk and paper.
WEEK 2:
Day 1 - * Eye-dropper colorful leaves.
Day 2 - * Self-portrait.
Day 3 - * Paint Leaves.
Everyday - Leaf Rubbings with chalk and paper.
Fine Motor - Manipulatives
* Leaf rubbings with chalk and paper.
* Markers, Scissors, and Gluesticks.
* Color matching.
* Puzzles.
Weather Permitting:
OUTSIDE 9:30-10:00am
Large Motor
Physical Health
-orINSIDE:
MOTOR ROOM 9:40-10:00am
Sensory Table
It will be a surprise!
Notes to parents:
Welcome to Fall!
Picture Day - Tuesday, October 7th
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO:
Grant (10th) and Adrian (14th) turn 4 years old!!
Please Let Us Know If You Have Any Questions.
We look forward to getting to know each and everyone of you!
Have a great week!
Andrea, Emily, Cathy, and Maritza