Planning week of:
6/17/2013
Teacher(s):
Ms. Erika R., Ms. Justine
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Infants
Classroom: Infant 3
Emerging skills and interests:
Sensory exploration
Select the learning
centers/stations that will
be highlighted for the week.
List materials added to
Environment (a station
accomodates 1-3 children).
Play pit, wading pool
Please touch
Surprise area
Infants will explore soft fish toys in
the play pit.
Infants will have the opportunity to
explore finger paints as they paint a
class mural.
We will provide a bucket and sand
toys for infants to fill and empty.
Large seashells will be added for
exploration.
Sound
Manipulatives
Body-image
Sound tubes will be reintroduced to
the classroom for a fun auditory
experience.
Infants will have the opportunity to
explore a shape sorting toy and fit
the different shapes into the form.
Infants will play near the mirror. We
will talk about the children's
reflections in the mirror. We will
name body parts for children.
Possible Learning
Center/Station:
Reaching/grasping/kicking area
Infant peek-a-boo/object permanence
Infant walking/pulling up
Communication center
Play pit, plastic wading pool
Vehicles
Hauling/transporting
Soft toys area
Action center
Sound area
Animal area
Cozy areas, places to pause
Tiny areas
Body-image space
Surprise area
Please touch area
Please look area
Outdoor areas
Treasure baskets
Climbing area
Mirror area
Manipulative area
Experiences and projects planned for the week
Language/Books
We will read Down by the Bay and
Squishy Turtle and Friends.
Sensory/Creative/Science
Infants will use their sense of touch
as they splash and play with water at
the Sensory Table.
Large Motor
Infants will use their large motor
skills as they climb up and down the
low stairs in the Movement Matters
zone.
Music/Movement
A variety of different types of music
will be played for infants to enjoy.
We will dance with the infants.
Small Motor
Infants will use their small motor
skills as they pick up small objects at
the table. A shape sorting toy will be
added for fine motor fun.
Outdoors
We will go for a stroller ride
( weather permitting). We will also
venture outside on our playground.
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