January Focus- Letter Sounds and Recognition- j, z, w, v, y and a review of the letter sounds from fall term. Concepts of print and Author focus: Robert Munsch. In numeracy; hierarchal inclusion, 5 and 10 frames. Science learning includes Inquiry of animals, animal tracks, hibernation, winter adaptations and Jan Brett's "The Mitten." STEAM includes symmetry challenge, building a den, making blubber and animal tracks.
Our MINDS ON is designed to engage learners!
OUR LITERACY PROGRAM is designed after the science of reading and includes phonics, phonemes, reading, comprehension and is modelled after Heggerty and Orton Gillingham.
Our NUMERACY Lessons are scaffolded and designed to follow the correct scope and sequence of the kindergarten curriculum.
OUR STEAM is designed to foster ingenuity, problem solving and self regulation.
OUR ARTS/SCIENCE/ PLAY BASED is FUN and engaging and low prep (who has time to cut out 32 templates???)
OUR FUN FRIDAY CHALLENGES create excitement after learning all week and celebrate fun in Kindergarten.
Introducing our comprehensive lesson plan package designed specifically for kindergarten teachers, homeschoolers, and those new to teaching kindergarten! This all-in-one resource is packed with everything you need to deliver engaging and effective lessons to your students. Let's explore what's included:
Clickable Lesson Cards: With just a click, access pre-recorded lessons led by experienced teachers. Watch as the teacher guides you through each step, offering valuable vocabulary, strategies, and hints along the way. Perfect for homeschooling or for new teachers seeking guidance in delivering effective kindergarten lessons.
Lesson Plan Cards: Step-by-step lesson plans in printable format. Simply print and follow along, eliminating the need to write out plans from scratch. Ideal for those moments when you need a quick lesson plan or when you have a supply teacher covering your class.
Read Aloud List: A carefully curated list of engaging and relevant books that complement the learning skills and big ideas covered in each lesson. Enhance your students' literacy skills and foster a love for reading.
Centres List: A compilation of exciting and educational centers to incorporate into your monthly curriculum. These centers will provide hands-on experiences for your students, promoting exploration, creativity, and critical thinking.
Sensory Recipes: Get ready to engage your students' senses with our collection of sensory recipes. From playdough to slime, these recipes will add a tactile and interactive element to your lessons, making learning even more memorable.
Printables and Worksheets: While our focus is play-based learning, we understand the need for some printables and worksheets. You'll find a selection of high-quality resources to support your lessons, ensuring a balanced approach to instruction.
Bonus Materials: As an added bonus, we provide extra materials to enhance your teaching experience throughout the month. These resources could be additional activities, templates, or helpful tools to support your lessons and classroom management.
January is all about New Years and inquiry activities. Be a detective and track prints in the snow! Learn digraphs and practice reading words that are comprised of the letter sounds that were covered.
Students will:
- Read words based on Letter Sounds that were covered.
- Introduce digraphs
- Take part in discussions about animals and the tracks they leave.
- Create art to express themselves and their likes
- Respond to predicting and explaining WHY
- Use a variety of materials to express Literacy and Numeracy behaviours
- Take part in 4 STEAM activities
Sweet Treats Include: (Printables)
Centre Ideas
Songs/ FingerPlays
Sensory
Writing Activities
Art Activities
Numeracy Activities
Arctic Animals and Hibernation Activities and Templates
All Templates and printables that compliment the above activities and lessons.
