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September
1. Apples
2. Apples
3. Safety
4. Safety
1. Apples
2. Apples
3. Safety
4. Safety
October
coming soon
coming soon
November
coming soon
coming soon
June
1. Trains
2. Boats
3. Planes
1. Trains
2. Boats
3. Planes
July
August
coming soon
coming soon
March
1. Springtime
2. Shamrock
3.
4.
1. Springtime
2. Shamrock
3.
4.
April
1. Sunflowers
2.
3.
4.
1. Sunflowers
2.
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
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Circle
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| Books |
| Craft |
| Bible |
| Bible Storytime: Read the Grouchy Ladybug by Eric Carle. Ask the children why the ladybug was so unhappy. What was it looking for? Why would it want to fight? Was it trying to prove something to itself or to others? What hard lesson did it learn? |
Handwriting Practice: V is for Velvet mite
This is an optional handwriting worksheet for
children who are ready to practice tracing the
letters of the alphabet. V is for Velvet mite and
children can color the letter V, and trace the
words. There is also a picture of the little mite for
them to color in.
This is an optional handwriting worksheet for
children who are ready to practice tracing the
letters of the alphabet. V is for Velvet mite and
children can color the letter V, and trace the
words. There is also a picture of the little mite for
them to color in.
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Morning Circle Time
Show the letter "V" to the children. Say the
"V" sound together. Ask the children for
examples of "V" words. Repeat these
together. Show the children a close-up photo
of a Velvet Mite. Ask the children if they know
what velvet is. Have a swatch of velvet to
pass around. Let the children describe what
it feels like. Ask them why they think the
Velvet Mite was named after velvet. Spend a
moment discussing their suggestions. Explain
that today's lesson will be about two very
different kinds of creepy crawlies. One is an
insect, and the other is a reptile. Ask the
children if they know some differences
between insects and reptiles. Help them
make the distinctions. Make a chart or graph
of the differences if you like.
Show the letter "V" to the children. Say the
"V" sound together. Ask the children for
examples of "V" words. Repeat these
together. Show the children a close-up photo
of a Velvet Mite. Ask the children if they know
what velvet is. Have a swatch of velvet to
pass around. Let the children describe what
it feels like. Ask them why they think the
Velvet Mite was named after velvet. Spend a
moment discussing their suggestions. Explain
that today's lesson will be about two very
different kinds of creepy crawlies. One is an
insect, and the other is a reptile. Ask the
children if they know some differences
between insects and reptiles. Help them
make the distinctions. Make a chart or graph
of the differences if you like.
Snack Time
Mix up some miniature marshmallows,
raisins, crisped rice cereal, and some
gummy bugs, and let the children's
imaginations do the rest!
Mix up some miniature marshmallows,
raisins, crisped rice cereal, and some
gummy bugs, and let the children's
imaginations do the rest!
| Bible Verse Bracelets: "Do not Think yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you." (NIV) Help the children understand the verse's main point. What could the confused chameleon and the grouchy grumpy ladybug have done differently that would have made both them and those around them more happy? What do we need to know to be content? Explain that God has made us special, with a plan for each of us. And He has commanded us to love Him with all our heart, and to love our neighbor as we love ourselves. Knowing that, we are free to be what He created us to be, and are free from jealousy, envy, and needing to prove ourselves to others. What wonderful news! |
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Five Little Ladybugs DVD Bonus Pack By Karyn Henley / Tyndale House Kids love to sing. Kids love fun. The dearly loved PlaySongs shows offer both. Better yet, this DVD points kids to Christ in a wonderful, worshipful way. Preschoolers ages 2-5 will develop a good foundation for a lifelong relationship with Jesus as they explore important concepts through music, movement, and imagination. It includes 2 shows for the price of one! In Five Little Ladybugs, children celebrate the world that God created. They'll experience the joy of being alive in God's wonderful world. In Grow, Grow, Grow, children celebrate getting bigger. They learn the joy of gaining new skills and knowledge as their world expands! Approx. 1 hour. |
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Bugs: Fit A Shape Board Book By Homeschool / Running Press Book Publishers Bugs is creative and developmental fun. Find the bug that goes with each picture in the book. Does the ladybug go with the web or the leaves? Can you fit the ladybug shape into the spot next to the leaves? You've matched the bug! Recommended for ages 4 and under. |
Morning Circle Time
Show the letter "V" to the children. Say the "V" sound
together. Ask the children for examples of "V" words.
Repeat these together. Show the children a close-up photo
of a Velvet Mite. Ask the children if they know what velvet
is. Have a swatch of velvet to pass around. Let the
children describe what it feels like. Ask them why they think
the Velvet Mite was named after velvet. Spend a moment
discussing their suggestions. Explain that today's lesson
will be about two very different kinds of creepy crawlies.
One is an insect, and the other is a reptile. Ask the
children if they know some differences between insects and
reptiles. Help them make the distinctions. Make a chart or
graph of the differences if you like.
Show the letter "V" to the children. Say the "V" sound
together. Ask the children for examples of "V" words.
Repeat these together. Show the children a close-up photo
of a Velvet Mite. Ask the children if they know what velvet
is. Have a swatch of velvet to pass around. Let the
children describe what it feels like. Ask them why they think
the Velvet Mite was named after velvet. Spend a moment
discussing their suggestions. Explain that today's lesson
will be about two very different kinds of creepy crawlies.
One is an insect, and the other is a reptile. Ask the
children if they know some differences between insects and
reptiles. Help them make the distinctions. Make a chart or
graph of the differences if you like.
| Read The Mixed-Up Chameleon, by Eric Carle. Why was the chameleon so unhappy? What did it think would make it happy? Why? Did it work? Why not? |
| Play Janet Sirret's "Creepy, Crawly, Slimy Things" from her CD of the same name and dance! To hear a sample, click below |
Reptile Habitat
If possible, have a real chameleon for the
children to see and interact with. If not,
provide a "habitat" (pretend trees, a blue
mat for water, some sand, etc.) and lots of
plastic reptiles and amphibians for the
children to use in imaginary play.
If possible, have a real chameleon for the
children to see and interact with. If not,
provide a "habitat" (pretend trees, a blue
mat for water, some sand, etc.) and lots of
plastic reptiles and amphibians for the
children to use in imaginary play.
Camouflage Center
Let the children experiment with the concept of camouflage by
providing an assortment of wallpaper scraps or scrapbooking paper
scraps, and making pattern-on-pattern collages. For example, use
one sheet of patterned paper for a background. Then tear strips and
shapes out of both that same kind of pattern and from other patterns
and paste them on. Can the children see how the bits from the same
pattern camouflage or blend in while the other bits stand out? Why
would it be helpful for a chameleon to blend in or camouflage to its
environment? .
Let the children experiment with the concept of camouflage by
providing an assortment of wallpaper scraps or scrapbooking paper
scraps, and making pattern-on-pattern collages. For example, use
one sheet of patterned paper for a background. Then tear strips and
shapes out of both that same kind of pattern and from other patterns
and paste them on. Can the children see how the bits from the same
pattern camouflage or blend in while the other bits stand out? Why
would it be helpful for a chameleon to blend in or camouflage to its
environment? .
Insect Discovery Center
Have some bugs (yes, REAL bugs,) for the children to
examine. If you're brave enough, and depending on
the type of bugs you have, let the children touch the
insects and let them crawl on their hands. If not, have
a few select creepy crawlies in see-through containers
(with air-holes punched in!), magnifying glasses, and
notepaper and pens for the children to take "notes" on
their discoveries!
Have some bugs (yes, REAL bugs,) for the children to
examine. If you're brave enough, and depending on
the type of bugs you have, let the children touch the
insects and let them crawl on their hands. If not, have
a few select creepy crawlies in see-through containers
(with air-holes punched in!), magnifying glasses, and
notepaper and pens for the children to take "notes" on
their discoveries!
"The Selfish Song" from Veggie Tales "Veggietunes Vol. 3: A Queen, A King, and a Very Blue Berry." |
| Make Paper Plate Ladybugs Materials: Paper Plates Red Paint Black Construction Paper Scissors Glue |
| Pre cut spots, legs and head shapes from black construction paper. Let children paint on the paper plates till they're coverd in red. While the paint is still wet, show them how to press on the spots. Use a little dab of glue for the legs and the head. For more Lady bug fun.... Set up the easels and crack out the fingerpaint, and let your little masters create! Encourage the children to make one or more large red circles on their paper. Then show them how to make black dots on the red circles with their fingertips. Add a few lines for legs and antennae and you have perfectly painted ladybugs. Try adding a little green here and there for leaves. Worthy of a frame! |
| Grouchy Ladybug Sequencing cards Children love to retell stories. Use this set of Story Sequencing cards to help children recreate the story of the Grouchy Ladybug. Older children can write in the time each visit occurred and even design their own animals for the Grouchy Ladybug to meet! Print one for each of your students, or even make a file folder game with them by printing multiple sets for matching. |
Lady Bug Sequencing
This is a set of printable Lady Bug size
sequencing cards. Print on Cardstock, or
laminate and cut out. Let children put them
in order from smallest to largest, then
largest to smallest. For younger children
print and extra set and mount to a file
folder to make a game.
This is a set of printable Lady Bug size
sequencing cards. Print on Cardstock, or
laminate and cut out. Let children put them
in order from smallest to largest, then
largest to smallest. For younger children
print and extra set and mount to a file
folder to make a game.
Class Visitor
If you have an insect or reptile enthusiast
around, ask them to come in for a visit and
share their creepy crawly friends. Check with
your local library, area museums and other
resources to see what possibilities you might
have.
If you have an insect or reptile enthusiast
around, ask them to come in for a visit and
share their creepy crawly friends. Check with
your local library, area museums and other
resources to see what possibilities you might
have.
