Ask how they play at home, how they play with their friends, how they play outside, and how they play inside.Įxplain that there are lots of ways to play, and that children all around the world play in different ways. “What are some ways that you play?” Allow each child to share their answers. We have to play to keep our bodies and minds healthy and happy! But my favorite part of every day is Play time. We have to work and do our chores to keep our homes nice and organized. “All of these things are an important part of our day! We have to eat to give us energy, we have to sleep to give our bodies rest. Introduction to Topic: “How many of you like to eat? How many of you like to sleep? How many of you like to work? How many of you like to play?” Teach the ASL sign for the letter P, as well as the signs for ‘pizza’ and ‘play’. You may want to cut a piece for each of them, just for kicks.ĭemonstrate how the letter Pp is written and allow children to practice in their writing notebooks. Continue until all ‘P’ toppings have been placed on the pizza. If it does not, they will need to throw the topping away (into an empty bowl). If it does start with P, have them stick the topping on the pizza. Read the word on the back of it aloud, and let them decide whether or not that word starts with a p. Point out that it already has pizza sauce on it! Have each child take a turn picking a topping from the bowl. Tell them it’s a special kind of pizza because everything on it will start with the letter P. You’ll also need some tape handy.Īsk children if they’d like to help you put together a pizza today. Place the toppings in a bowl and place it next to the pizza.
On the back of the remainder of the toppings, write words that do not begin with the letter P. Cut out several toppings for your pizza from construction paper (Red circles for pepperoni, Green rectangles for peppers, yellow shapes for pineapple etc.) On the back of most of these toppings, write a word that begins with the letter P. On a white piece of paper, draw a big circle, and a slightly smaller circle inside of the big circle.
Remind children about the special reward they’ll get when the counting jar is full!
Explain that when you turn 16 you are able to get your drivers license which means you get to drive a car by yourself! Share any funny stories you may have about when you were first learning to drive.Īllow children to count 16 of any designated item and put it in the counting jar. If using pictures of candles, have them pretend. If using real candles, light them and have the children blow them out. Say: “If it were my birthday, and I was turning 16, how many birthday candles would I need to put on my cake?” (16!) Display a cake (real or drawn) and have children help you place 16 candles (real or drawn) on the cake. Number of the Day ‘16’: Display the number 16 on a piece of paper or dry erase board and ask if anyone can tell you what number it is. Share your answer with the children as well. Question of the Day: “Can you think of a game you like to play with your friends or family? Tell me about it.”Īllow each child to share their answer. Welcome Song: (To tune of Old MacDonald):Ĭlap clap clap let’s go! (when you shout “let’s go!”, do a group high five in the center) Learning the importance of play in the lives of children all over the worldĬounting items (coins, pom poms, stickers, etc)īooks: Someone Special, Just Like You by Tricia BrowĮmpty cereal box (or piece of thin cardboard)