STEM Lab August 2017

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STEM Lab August 2017 Fairy Tale Challenge: A raft for the billy goats Twos Preschool Prep Freely explore materials at a developmentally appropriate level Materials Pom-poms Pom-poms Activities Show

1 STEM Lab August 2017 Fairy Tale Challenge: A raft for the billy goats Twos Preschool Prep Freely explore materials at a developmentally appropriate level Materials Pom-poms Pom-poms Activities Show pictures of raft ideas. work together, with teacher assistance, to create a raft using Show pictures of raft ideas. work together, with teacher assistance, to create a raft using work together in small groups to create a raft using work in small groups to create a raft using Children learn to Use an object as a tool to complete a task Formulate why, what, and how questions Formulate why, what, and how questions Use tools in purposeful ways that support discovery Use what, why, when, where and how questions appropriately and sequentially Choose specific tools for tasks Choose specific tools for tasks Independently develop hypothesis, make predictions, plan investigations, and draw conclusions

Art Studio August 2017 Week of 8/7 Week of 8/14 Week of 8/21 Week of 8/28 Cotton Swab Painting (Pointillism) Pantomiming/ Acting Cling Film Art CD wind spinners alternative painting methods Explore

2 Art Studio August 2017 Week of 8/7 Week of 8/14 Week of 8/21 Week of 8/28 Cotton Swab Painting (Pointillism) Pantomiming/ Acting Cling Film Art CD wind spinners alternative painting methods Explore dramatic art and acting alternative painting methods Explore more complex art media Materials cotton swabs paint paper pencils if desired List or slips of paper of simple actions and/or emotions paper plastic wrap paint old cds or dvds paint collage materials glue string Activities Create bundles of swabs using tape or rubber bands. Create various sizes (i.e. 5 swabs, 10 swabs, etc) Paint using individual swabs and bundles. Allow to dry. Have children take turns pulling slips of paper and acting out the descriptions (without props). Younger children might have to act out descriptions as a group along with teacher guidance. Add paint to paper using squeeze bottles. Overlay painted surface with plastic wrap. Using fingers and hands, manipulate the paint under the plastic. Lift off plastic for final artwork. Let dry. Use collage materials to embellish cd. Paint printed side of cd if desired. Add string for hanging. Children learn to Art Smart: Explore various artistic styles and appreciate various perspectives Science Rocks: Use tools to complete tasks Art Smart: Act out stories or plays Well Aware: Coordinate multiple muscle movements Art Smart: differing art media and materials Science Rocks: the changing properties of materials Art Smart: Purposefully use art tools and materials to achieve desired outcomes Our World: positively impact environment by recycling/reusing materials

Movement Matters August 2017 Football Twos Preschool Prep Learning how to throw and kick a Learning how to hold onto a To promote physical fitness and

Participate in punt, pass and kick activity. Learning the rules and positions of the game of Materials Activities Flag races.

Children learn to Strengthen and refine small muscle skills Strengthen and refine large muscle skills To promote physical development and wellness to

3 Movement Matters August 2017 Football Twos Preschool Prep Learning how to throw and kick a Learning how to hold onto a To promote physical fitness and understand game of To learn the rules of game of Football Participate in the Punt, pass and kick activities Learning proper way to hold and kick Participate in punt, pass and kick activity. Learning the rules and positions of the game of Materials Activities Flag races. Flag races Football games with flags and teams. Children learn to Strengthen and refine small muscle skills Strengthen and refine large muscle skills To promote physical development and wellness to create good habits and positive attitudes To engage in physical activity running, jumping, throwing and kicking Participate in physical activates with peers Taking turns with peers and learning how to use gross motor skills. Enjoy and seek out physical fitness Coordinate multiple muscle movements.

Music Class August 2017 Week of 8/7 Week of 8/14 Week of 8/21 Week of 8/28 Infants Call and response Call and response Call and response Call and response Soft and loud Music Skills How are you) How

) beat (The alligator song) beat (The alligator song) Music Vocabulary beat beat beat beat Toddlers and Twos Review names; beat Review names and beat; Call and response Review clapping with the beat

4 Music Class August 2017 Week of 8/7 Week of 8/14 Week of 8/21 Week of 8/28 Infants Call and response Call and response Call and response Call and response Soft and loud Music Skills How are you) How are you?) beat (The alligator song) beat (The alligator song) Music Vocabulary beat beat beat beat Toddlers and Twos Review names; beat Review names and beat; Call and response Review clapping with the beat and call and response; Learn soft and loud Review clapping with the beat and soft and loud using body movement Music Skills how are you) how are you) loud and soft (Dr. Jean) Music Vocabulary beat Beat Piano (soft) Preschool Review names and expectations Review introduction of names; Sing-along Call and response sing-a-long loud and soft while using body movement Piano (soft) Review call and response sing-along Music skills how are you? beat; Singing back to me Using voice to match my pitch Using voice to match my pitch Music Vocabulary beat beat Piano (soft) Prep Review names Music Skills Review Expectations beat Review namessomeone can be in charge Call and response beat; Marching with the beat Review call and response Learn soft and loud with sing-a-long loud and soft Music Vocabulary beat beat Piano (soft) Piano (soft) Review soft and loud using body movement with sing-a-long loud and soft while using body movement Piano (soft)

Sign Language August 2017 COW Tap thumb of Y hand on temple several times. FROG The 2 hand is held palm down under the chin, then the fingers bend and flick off of the thumb.

HORSE The closed 2 hand with thumb extended touches the side of forehead, with fingers waving up and down FLY The base arm is held with the elbow bent.

5 Sign Language August 2017 COW Tap thumb of Y hand on temple several times. FROG The 2 hand is held palm down under the chin, then the fingers bend and flick off of the thumb. The final position is shown with the fingers outstretched. BIRD The index finger and thumb are held together at the lips. They snap open and closed, like a birds beak. HORSE The closed 2 hand with thumb extended touches the side of forehead, with fingers waving up and down FLY The base arm is held with the elbow bent. The claw action hand sweeps down to tough the base arm and closes into an s hand, as if catching a fly. FISH Flat base hand is held sideways with the fingertips touching the flat action hand at the wrist. The action hand move forward, wiggling slightly, like a fish swimming from SIGN with your BABY ~ Dr. Joseph Garcia

Culinary Arts August 2017 Children will do two cooking activities per

recipes that connect with projects within the classroom.

Some recipes may require substitutions for allergies.

6 Culinary Arts August 2017 Children will do two cooking activities per month in the classroom using Bright Horizons recipe cards or other recipes that connect with projects within the classroom. Some recipes are not appropriate for each age group. Some recipes may require substitutions for allergies. Details can be found on the daily activity sheets. Week 1 or 2: BH Recipe - Sandwich Sushi Week 3 or 4: Special Recipe - Fruit Smoothies

Clarinet Assembling the Instrument

Clarinet Assembling the Instrument 1. Have students take instrument cases to another area of the room and set the cases flat on a table. If no table is available, students should put cases on the floor