Tuesday
PLAY
Today we are going to learn about the shape and the sound of the letter “P” Begin by think of words that begin with the letter P. Pillow, park, pencil, potty, pink, potato, pout, PaPa and even pretend words like pumpalumolus… Made up words are funny and bring the joy of laughter into a serious lesson time. Find objects in your house which start with the letter “P” and lay these in a pile within an open-space. Enjoy playtime with your child as you say the words and Pop-your-P’s!
GROW
One of the most important skills for children to develop is the recognition that letters and sounds are connected. The “alphabetic principle” is the notion that speech and sounds can be connected to letters in a predictable way. To grasp the alphabetic principle children need to understand that:
- Letters represent speech sounds
- Letters go together to make words
- Changing the letters changes the sounds and the words these sounds make
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This week you will explore BUGS with your Smarty Patch At Home Learning Kit! Don't forget to pick one up at the Center. Call ahead and a staff member can bring it out to you! If you miss Tuesday, just call your Center to see if you can pick one up Wednesday.
Wednesday
PLAY
Using your Smarty Patch Learning Kit go outside and search for bugs! What kinds of bugs can you find in your yard
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Once you find a bug, identify it by saying the name of the type of bug. What does it look like
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How many legs does it have
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Look closer with a magnifying glass and see if you can find any other features. If you are brave enough, catch it in a container to investigate further! What do you think your insect does when it is out in nature? What would it feel like to be this bug
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Investigate your insect, then be sure to let it go back into nature, so it can go back to its home in the wild.
GROW
Being in nature and paying close attention to the small things, like bugs, will teach your child to appreciate all forms of life. Not only will children learn about science in nature, but children will begin to respect living things like plants, animals, and bugs. By respecting all forms of life, children can develop feelings of empathy, which will teach them to be kind to others. Kindness will help children foster meaningful relationships and friendships, and set an example for their peers.
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