Kid’s Corner

{Week 3: Math}

Activity: Let’s Go Fishing!

Lesson by Annie

Theme: Summer Days    Color: Yellow

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Daily Opener:  

1.             Prayer {Say a prayer with your child}

2.            Calendar {Click on the link to learn how to use the calendar}.

3.       ABC / 123 Song {Sing the ABC’s with your child & sing numbers 1-10 with your child}. 

Description:  Your child will practice counting while participating in a fun fishing activity.

Materials:

• Construction Paper
• Wooden Spoon
• String
• Magnet
• Paper Clips
• Scissors

Directions:

1. Tie a piece of string on one end of the wooden spoon then tie a magnet of some sort at the end of the string.
2. Cut out 10 fish from the construction paper attach a paper clip to each of the fishes mouths.
3.  Scatter fish on the ground, have your child try to catch the fish. {If it is easy for them to catch them all, give them so many seconds to catch as many as possible, or blindfold them while they are fishing}
4. Have them line up all the fish they have caught and have them count aloud how many fish they have caught.
5. Repeat #3 and #4! Happy Fishing!

Learning Opportunity: 

1.             Your child will practice hand eye coordination while catching fish.

2.            Your child will practice counting aloud all the fish that they catch.

3.            Your child will gain confidence participating in this activity.

Read Aloud: 

Sunny Days

The sun was shining so bright,

having beaten the clouds in fight.

We wanted to go out for fun,

I wish the clouds could beat the sun.

Evening came and the sun went down,

We all went for a walk in the town.

Water was flowing down the stream,

While I was licking my ice cream.

The stars shone brightly in the sky,

they finally showed all their might

www.familyfriendpoems.com

Daily Craft: Activity Jar {Click on the link to learn about using the activity jar}

*Stallone Tested and Approved: This was an AWESOME activity! Stallone loved fishing for fish then counting all the fish he had collected! We must of through the fish back in the water at least five times for him to fish all over again. We even got creative by giving the certain colored fish names, like Trout, Salmon, Red Snapper etc. Having him name the colors of the fish as he caught them was also implemented. Looking forward to fishing in the future again!!

Materials Needed

Fish cut out of Construction Paper

Hole Punched Mouth with Paper Clip 

Let the fishing begin!

Yay! His first fish! AWESOME activity!

Kid’s Corner

{Week 3: Size/Sorting}

Activity: Big or Small

Lesson by Annie

Theme: Summer Days    Color: Yellow

Please visit the link Kid’s Corner to learn how easy it is to complete our lessons with your child!

Daily Opener:  

1.             Prayer {Say a prayer with your child}

2.            Calendar {Click on the link to learn how to use the calendar}.

3.      ABC / 123 Song {Sing the ABC’s with your child & sing numbers 1-10 with your child}. 

Description:  Your child will size and sort “big” and “little” items to help them develop the difference of the two.

Materials:

• Five Small and Five Big items from child's toy collection
• Two large bowls
• White Paper
• Sharpie
• Tape

Directions:

1. Cut paper in half, on one piece write the word BIG and SMALL on the other piece. Tape one piece on one bowl and the other one the other bowl.
2. Explain and give examples of BIG and Small.
3. Scatter BIG and SMALL items in front of your child, have them size and sort through them placing all the BIG items in the BIG bowl and all the SMALL items in the SMALL bowl.
4. Line up all the BIG and SMALL items in a straight line, have your child point to one item at a time identifying if it is a BIG or SMALL item.
5. Repeat #3, praise your child for all that they accomplished today!

Learning Opportunity: 

1.             Your child will practice sizing and sorting BIG and SMALL items.

2.            Your child will understand the concepts of BIG and SMALL.

3.            Your child will gain confidence participating in this activity.

Read Aloud: 

Big Little

{Sing to the tune of “Twinkle, Twinkle"}

This is big and this is small

This is big and this is small

Big, small, big, small,


big, small, big,
 small,

This is big and this is small

This is big and this is small

Ideasforpreschoolers.com

Daily Craft: Activity Jar {Click on the link to learn about using the activity jar}

*Stallone Tested and Approved: Stallone loved learning about the "big" and "small" today. Sorting and naming his toys brought a lot of joy to him as well! We even practiced spelling the words by having him trace each letter of "big" and "small." We definitely look forward to doing activities like this in the future, what an inexpensive way to teach your child a size/sorting lesson by simply using items from their room. :)

Materials Needed

These were my signs I taped on my bowls..simple!

Sorting away!

This was the second time we sorted, very proud of my son..I think he understood the concept!!

Kid’s Corner

{Week 2: Coordination}

Activity: Noodle Fun by Briana

Theme: Blooming Days         Color: Purple

Please visit the link Kid’s Corner to learn how easy it is to complete our lessons with your child!

Daily Opener:  

1. Prayer {Say a prayer with your child}
2. Calendar {Click on the link to learn how to use the calendar}.
3. ABC / 123 Song {Sing the ABC’s with your child & sing numbers 1-10 with your child}. 

Description:  Your child will practice their fine motor skills by completing a fun task using a strainer and noodles.

Materials:

·         Strainer

·         Spaghetti noodles or pipe cleaners

Directions:

1. Place the strainer up-side-down on a table. 
2. Place the spaghetti noodles or pipe cleaners on the table. 
3. Demonstrate how to put the noodles in holes of the strainer.
4. Have your child place as many noodles as they can in the holes of the strainer.
5. It may take a few times for your child to get the hang of it. 
6. Remember to praise your child as they are working on the activity to build their self esteem.
7. When finished, congratulate your child on a job well done!
8. Note:  I got this activity from my friend who teaches preschool.  This activity is great for your child to practice their fine motor skills.  Fine motor skills are important for your child to develop as they help your child strengthen his/her ability to use utensils, a pencil, scissors, and other important tasks.  

 Learning Opportunity: 

1. Your child will improve their coordination by completing the activity.
2. Your child will practice their fine motor skills.
3. Your child will gain confidence while completing the activity. 

Read Aloud:  

Noodle Time {By Briana}

It’s that time of the day,

Noodle time, noodle time, oh yay!

Noodle time is fun,

Noodle time is neat,

Noodle time is when we eat…

Noodles, yummy noodles!

I like spaghetti noodles,

And bow tie noodles too,

Here are some macaroni noodles just for you!

It’s that time of the day,

Noodle time, noodle time, oh yay!

Daily Craft: Activity Jar {Click on the link to learn about using the activity jar}

*Stallone Tested and Approved:  Stallone loved playing the noodle activity today.  He had a blast learning how to place the spaghetti noodles into the strainer holes.  Some of the spaghetti would break as he tried putting them into the holes, but that was okay.  He soon got the hang of it, and was having so much fun.  Tomorrow we are going to do the same activity but with pipe cleaners.  Stallone loved this lesson today! 

Materials

Kid’s Corner

{Week 2: Art}

Activity: Starfish by Briana

Theme: Summer Days         Color: Yellow

Please visit the link Kid’s Corner to learn how easy it is to complete our lessons with your child!

Daily Opener:  

1. Prayer {Say a prayer with your child}
2. Calendar {Click on the link to learn how to use the calendar}.
3. ABC / 123 Song {Sing the ABC’s with your child & sing numbers 1-10 with your child}. 

Description:  Your child will learn how to make a starfish by using simple materials.

Materials:

·         One white and blue construction paper

·         Brown Rice

·         Glue

·         Scissors

·         Q-tip

·         Pen

Directions:

1. Discuss the word “starfish” with your child.  Explain how to spell the word and where you can find a starfish. 
2. Help your child draw a starfish on the white piece of paper.
3. Have your child cut out the starfish and assist when needed. 
4. Place some glue on the starfish and you can spread it with a q-tip to cover the surface evenly.
5. Have your child place the rice on the starfish.  Be sure to press firmly so the rice will stick to the glue.  Allow to dry for a few minutes. 
6. Once it is dry, shake the excess rice off, to reveal the beautiful starfish!
7. When finished, display the artwork on a wall in your home, so your child can show others his/her artwork! 

8.  Learning Opportunity: 

1. Your child will learn the word “starfish”
2. Your child will practice drawing and using scissors during the art lesson.
3. Your child will gain confidence while completing the activity. 

Read Aloud:  

Starfish {By Briana}

Sally the Starfish lives in the sea, 

Sally the Starfish is as happy as can be,

Sally the Starfish swims real fast,

She swims up and down and to the top at last,

Sally the Starfish loves the water,

Especially on summer days when the weather is hotter,

Sally the Starfish is ready for bed,

She nestles in the sand where she can rest her little head.

Daily Craft: Activity Jar {Click on the link to learn about using the activity jar}

*Stallone Tested and Approved:  Stallone had a great time making the starfish today.  He loved placing the rice on the starfish.  He loved saying the word “starfish” and he can’t wait to see one in real life!  He thought the texture of the brown rice on the starfish was really neat.  Overall, this is a great art activity to kick off the summer days!

Materials

Kid’s Corner

{Week 1: Music}

Activity: Homemade Chimes

Lesson by Annie

{Inspired by: FamilyCormer.com}

Theme: Summer Days     Color: Yellow

Please visit the link Kid’s Corner to learn how easy it is to complete our lessons with your child!

Daily Opener:  

1.             Prayer {Say a prayer with your child}

2.            Calendar {Click on the link to learn how to use the calendar}.

3.      ABC / 123 Song {Sing the ABC’s with your child & sing numbers 1-10 with your child}. 

Description:  Your child will learn how to make a musical instrument called chimes, while learning how to play it to music.

Materials:

• Ruler or Stick
• Washers
• String
• Mixing Spoon

Directions:

1. Hang the washers from the ruler or stick with pieces of string by wrapping the string around the ruler or stick and securing.

2. Strike the washers with the mixing spoon to play.

3. Have your child strike the chimes lightly then harder to hear the difference in the tempo.

4. Play or sing a song of your choice, and have your child practice hitting the chimes to the melody of the song.

 Learning Opportunity: 

1.             Your child will learn how to make the musical instrument, chimes.

2.            Your child will learn how to play the chimes.

3.            Your child will learn the different tempos to the chimes.

 Read Aloud:  

You are My Sunshine 

{Sung to: "You are my sunshine"}

You are my sunshine. 


Bright, yellow sunshine. 


You bring me sunlight 


All through the days 


You help the seasons go 


You make the plants grow. 


Please be my sunshine always.

Daily Craft: Activity Jar {Click on the link to learn about using the activity jar}

*Stallone Tested and Approved:  Stallone loved making and playing the chimes. He loved getting into Daddy's tool chest in search of the washers. Music is definitely a plus for my little boy, he dances all around hitting his chimes, sometimes a little too hard. Lol. Great Friday musical activity!!