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September
1. Apples
2. Apples
3. Safety
4. Safety
1. Apples
2. Apples
3. Safety
4. Safety
October
1. Dogs
1. Dogs
November
coming soon
coming soon
June
1. Trains
2. Boats
3. Planes
1. Trains
2. Boats
3. Planes
August
coming soon
coming soon
March
1. Springtime
2. Shamrock
3.
4.
1. Springtime
2. Shamrock
3.
4.
April
1. Sunflowers
2. Recycling
3.
4.
1. Sunflowers
2. Recycling
3.
4.
May
1. Butterflies
2. Creepy Crawl
3. Spiders
4.
1. Butterflies
2. Creepy Crawl
3. Spiders
4.
December
1. Music
2. Music
3. Snow
4. Happy B-day
to Jesus
1. Music
2. Music
3. Snow
4. Happy B-day
to Jesus
January
1. Moon
2. Shadows
3. Picnic
4. Planets
1. Moon
2. Shadows
3. Picnic
4. Planets
February
1. Fairy Tales
2. Favorite Stories
3. Favorite Stories
4. Favorite Stories
1. Fairy Tales
2. Favorite Stories
3. Favorite Stories
4. Favorite Stories
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Curriculum Overview
Snack:
Have "recycled" soup! Prepare small amounts of various foods that might
typically be left over after a meal. You might have some shredded chicken,
some cheese, corn, and rice. Use whatever ingredients you can bring that you
might put into a soup or stew. Remember to make sure no children have
allergies to anything you offer. Allow the children to help add the "leftovers" to
a slow cooker. Add a box of chicken or beef broth, whatever seasonings you
might like, and allow the "recycled" dinner to cook until lunch time. Use this
opportunity to teach the children the value of being resourceful and not being
wasteful.
Have "recycled" soup! Prepare small amounts of various foods that might
typically be left over after a meal. You might have some shredded chicken,
some cheese, corn, and rice. Use whatever ingredients you can bring that you
might put into a soup or stew. Remember to make sure no children have
allergies to anything you offer. Allow the children to help add the "leftovers" to
a slow cooker. Add a box of chicken or beef broth, whatever seasonings you
might like, and allow the "recycled" dinner to cook until lunch time. Use this
opportunity to teach the children the value of being resourceful and not being
wasteful.
| Story Time The Three R's: Reuse,Reduce, Recycle by Nuria Roca Take some time to discuss why we should try so hard to reuse, reduce and recycle things. Why should we take care of the planet God has given us to use? Spend a moment explaining the concept of stewardship to the children. What are some simple things the children can do to help take care of God's earth? For more background information, here is an interesting website that gives the actual history of the recycling symbol. |
Circle
| Centers |
| Books |
| Craft |
| Bible |
| Bible Verse Bracelets: Read the parable of the wise and foolish virgins: Matthew 25: 1-13 (CEV) Explain that this is why we should carry on taking care of the earth, doing our best in everything we do, until the day Jesus comes again. We don't know when that will be, but He expects us to do the right thing until He returns. (The parable of the talents works well with this concept, as well. Matthew 25:14-30.) Here's a second verse that really sums it up: Genesis 2:15 (CEV): "The LORD God put the man in the Garden of Eden to take care of it and to look after it." |
| Bible Song: Sing This is My Father's World from the Veggie Tales Bob and Larry's Campfire Songs CD. |
| Bible Storytime: Biscuit's Earth Day Celebration by Alyssa Satin Capucilli Discuss again the concept of stewardship. What are our responsibilities toward the earth God created? Explain how God made everything that we need to live on the earth, just like in the Garden of Eden. And we are to tend the earth, just like Adam and Eve took care of the lovely garden God made for them. To mistreat the earth is to mistreat a special gift from God. As we worship our Heavenly Father, we can thank Him by showing him our faithfulness in taking care of the things He gives us. Just like the characters in the book, the children can take simple steps to take care of our planet until Jesus comes back to make all things new. |
Handwriting Practice: R is for Responsibility
This is an optional handwriting worksheet for
children who are ready to practice tracing the
letters of the alphabet. R is for Responsibility and
Recycling. Children can color the letter R and
trace the words. There is also a picture of a child
who is being responsible for children to color.
This is an optional handwriting worksheet for
children who are ready to practice tracing the
letters of the alphabet. R is for Responsibility and
Recycling. Children can color the letter R and
trace the words. There is also a picture of a child
who is being responsible for children to color.
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| Music & Movement: Do the "Recycle Rap." Listen to Teresa Jennings' song the "Recycle Rap," and let the kids dance and clap to the rhythm. For an added dimension, show the children posters of directional arrows at various points in the song, and have the children dance in that direction until the arrow changes. |
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Morning Circle:
Do a "directions" review. Show the children a
picture of an arrow. (BW) Ask the children to point
in that direction. Show an "up" arrow, a "down"
arrow, a "left" and a "right" arrow. Practice following
directions. Practice "up," "down," "left," "right,"
"backward," "forward," and any other direction you'd
like. (Note: preschool children will have difficulty
grasping "left" and "right," but demonstrate them
anyway.) Finally, ask the children to sit down, and
show them a picture of the "recycling" symbol: (BW)
Ask them what direction the arrows are leading.
Discuss what the symbol might mean. Introduce the
concept of re-use, or recycling. Talk about where
the children think their trash goes after they throw it
in the bin. Talk about direction words: "in" the
trash, take "out" the garbage, trucks take "away"
our rubbish, workers put trash "into" the landfills,
the garbage gets buried "under" lots of other
rubbish, etc.
Do a "directions" review. Show the children a
picture of an arrow. (BW) Ask the children to point
in that direction. Show an "up" arrow, a "down"
arrow, a "left" and a "right" arrow. Practice following
directions. Practice "up," "down," "left," "right,"
"backward," "forward," and any other direction you'd
like. (Note: preschool children will have difficulty
grasping "left" and "right," but demonstrate them
anyway.) Finally, ask the children to sit down, and
show them a picture of the "recycling" symbol: (BW)
Ask them what direction the arrows are leading.
Discuss what the symbol might mean. Introduce the
concept of re-use, or recycling. Talk about where
the children think their trash goes after they throw it
in the bin. Talk about direction words: "in" the
trash, take "out" the garbage, trucks take "away"
our rubbish, workers put trash "into" the landfills,
the garbage gets buried "under" lots of other
rubbish, etc.
Recycled Art
Store up a collection of broken bits, chipped clay pots, strings of
beads, plastic cutlery, old milk cartons, aluminum foil, buttons,
scraps of fabric, colored paper destined for the recycle box, tin
cans, plastic lids, and just about any odds and ends you might
ordinarily throw away. Provide plenty of adhesives, crayons, and
fun decorations, and allow the children to come up with ideas for
how to use these items to create a work of art. The artwork can
be collaborative, using all the materials with everyone helping, or
each child can come up with their own creation. Guide the
children, but let the artwork be theirs. Display it proudly!
Store up a collection of broken bits, chipped clay pots, strings of
beads, plastic cutlery, old milk cartons, aluminum foil, buttons,
scraps of fabric, colored paper destined for the recycle box, tin
cans, plastic lids, and just about any odds and ends you might
ordinarily throw away. Provide plenty of adhesives, crayons, and
fun decorations, and allow the children to come up with ideas for
how to use these items to create a work of art. The artwork can
be collaborative, using all the materials with everyone helping, or
each child can come up with their own creation. Guide the
children, but let the artwork be theirs. Display it proudly!
Sorting the Recycling
Sorting the recycling. Set up various recycling bins
in your classroom to teach both sorting skills and
how to recycle paper, plastic, and aluminum.
Always take care that there are no sharp bits on
your recycled items.
Sorting the recycling. Set up various recycling bins
in your classroom to teach both sorting skills and
how to recycle paper, plastic, and aluminum.
Always take care that there are no sharp bits on
your recycled items.
Plant a Garden
There's nothing more green than gardening! Make a
small raised planting bed outdoors, or use containers,
to plant an herb, veggie, or even a flower garden with
the children. There are many lessons to be learned
over the course of creating the garden, preparing the
soil, caring for the seedlings and plants, and enjoying
the fruits (or flowers) of your labors. Make it as simple
or as elaborate as you like, even adding small
benches or water features, wind chimes or fish ponds,
to make a quiet classroom retreat.
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There's nothing more green than gardening! Make a
small raised planting bed outdoors, or use containers,
to plant an herb, veggie, or even a flower garden with
the children. There are many lessons to be learned
over the course of creating the garden, preparing the
soil, caring for the seedlings and plants, and enjoying
the fruits (or flowers) of your labors. Make it as simple
or as elaborate as you like, even adding small
benches or water features, wind chimes or fish ponds,
to make a quiet classroom retreat.
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Outdoor Landfill Activity
Outdoor "landfill" activity. Prepare a reasonably large
mound of potting soil in an undisturbed area outside.
Let the children place different types of discarded items
in the soil (like used plastic milk bottles, juice boxes,
newspaper, paper towels, and aluminum foil. Water the
mound and check it every other day or so to see how the
items are decaying (or not decaying.) This center may
have to be done over a period of time, but will teach the
kids how various materials break down in soil.
Outdoor "landfill" activity. Prepare a reasonably large
mound of potting soil in an undisturbed area outside.
Let the children place different types of discarded items
in the soil (like used plastic milk bottles, juice boxes,
newspaper, paper towels, and aluminum foil. Water the
mound and check it every other day or so to see how the
items are decaying (or not decaying.) This center may
have to be done over a period of time, but will teach the
kids how various materials break down in soil.
Paper Clip Links
Provide an assortment of colored paperclips for children to
link into chains. Show them how to make patterns with the
different colors, or even make braclets and necklaces for
them to take home. Also have a few different items on the
table for them to "Measure" with their paper clips.
Provide an assortment of colored paperclips for children to
link into chains. Show them how to make patterns with the
different colors, or even make braclets and necklaces for
them to take home. Also have a few different items on the
table for them to "Measure" with their paper clips.
Big Bins: Counting Up Recycling File Folder Game:
This is a counting game where children count up the recycled
amterials and turn the arrow to the bin with the most. You can
easily instruct children to point the arrow to the least as well.
Recycling File Folder Game TP
Recycling File Folder Game Page 1
Recycling File Folder Game Page 2
Recycling File Folder Game Page 3
Here is a recycling game for older children to sort the materials.
This is a counting game where children count up the recycled
amterials and turn the arrow to the bin with the most. You can
easily instruct children to point the arrow to the least as well.
Recycling File Folder Game TP
Recycling File Folder Game Page 1
Recycling File Folder Game Page 2
Recycling File Folder Game Page 3
Here is a recycling game for older children to sort the materials.
Recycling Coloring Page
Here is a coloring page of a recycling truck picking up
the neighborhood recycling.
Fill the Bin Collage:
Provide children with kid friendly magizines they can
search through and cut out things that can be recycled.
Show them how to cut them out and glue to their bins.
For younger children help them draw and color
Here is a coloring page of a recycling truck picking up
the neighborhood recycling.
Fill the Bin Collage:
Provide children with kid friendly magizines they can
search through and cut out things that can be recycled.
Show them how to cut them out and glue to their bins.
For younger children help them draw and color
| This is a bible lesson on Stewardship and is perfect for Earth Day! Children can learn that we are in charge of taking care of the earth God made, and that we can bring him glory by doing so! The preschool theme for this lesson is Earth Day, and you'll find lots of earth day printables, activities, games, center time activities, and more! As always you can print up the lesson plan and all the printables on this page. Printable Lesson Plan |
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Roots, Shoots, Buckets & Boots Paperback By Sharon Lovejoy / Workman Publishing Roots, Shoots, Buckets and Boots is one of those gorgeously constructed books that you can't help but look through again and again. Printed on faux hand-pressed paper, the creamy brown pages provide the perfect background for the detailed illustrations scattered throughout. With an introduction on the top 20 plants for kids, the remainder of the book contains instructions for 12 imagination-infused theme gardens. |
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GeoSafari Sprout & Grow Greenhouse |
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Really Woolly Grow a Tree Kit |
Classroom Field Trip
Visit a recycling facility in your area. Alternately, visit a
green farm or other entity that uses sustainable
processes for their production, such as composting,
recycling waste water, using solar energy, or reusing
materials (like Habitat for Humanity Re-Stores.)
Remember the importance of teaching stewardship in all
areas of our lives to our children.
Visit a recycling facility in your area. Alternately, visit a
green farm or other entity that uses sustainable
processes for their production, such as composting,
recycling waste water, using solar energy, or reusing
materials (like Habitat for Humanity Re-Stores.)
Remember the importance of teaching stewardship in all
areas of our lives to our children.
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