Welcome to Kindergarten! In Kindergarten, we will do a lot of exploring and play based learning, all while developing critical skills for becoming life long learners. We will begin reading, writing, and basic math skills through weekly themes. I encourage you to take a look at your government's curriculum goals (Ontario's are found here) so you can adjust the curriculum to ensure that your little one is meeting the criteria. We're going to have fun this year!
Feel free to adjust the curriculum to suit your needs. I am not posting it online to make money, but rather to help families who want to homeschool, be able to do so.
Please, if you do go through our curriculum and find any links that are not working, or don't seem to be correct, please let me know! It is inevitable that over time some of the links I've included will disappear or move, so I'd like to keep on top of it to make life easier for everyone!
Love, From our family to yours.
Feel free to adjust the curriculum to suit your needs. I am not posting it online to make money, but rather to help families who want to homeschool, be able to do so.
Please, if you do go through our curriculum and find any links that are not working, or don't seem to be correct, please let me know! It is inevitable that over time some of the links I've included will disappear or move, so I'd like to keep on top of it to make life easier for everyone!
Love, From our family to yours.
Things you will need
Science Made Easy K-2
Growing Growing strong, a whole health curriculum for young children
Canadian Edition complete early skills - Grade K (Really, any Kindergarten workbook will do)
Family Time Fitness Homeschool Curriculum (This is for several years, and sometimes you can find it go for free on Educents, so keep an eye open.)
A library card
YouTube
Basic school supplies (Paper, pencils, colouring supplies, glue, scissors, printer, paint, etc.)
Basic Fitness supplies (Basketball, tennis ball, exercise mat, stop watch (or smart phone app), Bean bags, jump rope, cones, measuring tape.)
*I previously purchased a download pack from Educents with a variety of topics. When I refer to "Educents Pack" this is what I'm speaking of. I have added alternative links, since I realize most people won't have the same bundle.*
**We may need extra supplies on certain weeks, so make sure you read ahead to make a plan. *
Science Made Easy K-2
Growing Growing strong, a whole health curriculum for young children
Canadian Edition complete early skills - Grade K (Really, any Kindergarten workbook will do)
Family Time Fitness Homeschool Curriculum (This is for several years, and sometimes you can find it go for free on Educents, so keep an eye open.)
A library card
YouTube
Basic school supplies (Paper, pencils, colouring supplies, glue, scissors, printer, paint, etc.)
Basic Fitness supplies (Basketball, tennis ball, exercise mat, stop watch (or smart phone app), Bean bags, jump rope, cones, measuring tape.)
*I previously purchased a download pack from Educents with a variety of topics. When I refer to "Educents Pack" this is what I'm speaking of. I have added alternative links, since I realize most people won't have the same bundle.*
**We may need extra supplies on certain weeks, so make sure you read ahead to make a plan. *
Weekly Schedule:
Monday - English, Math, Phys Ed/Health, Social Studies, Art
Tuesday - English, Math, Phys Ed/Health, Science, Music
Wednesday - English, Math, Phys Ed/Health, Social Studies, Art
Thursday - English, Math, Phys Ed/Health, Science, Cooking
Friday - Field Trip/Large projects
Monday - English, Math, Phys Ed/Health, Social Studies, Art
Tuesday - English, Math, Phys Ed/Health, Science, Music
Wednesday - English, Math, Phys Ed/Health, Social Studies, Art
Thursday - English, Math, Phys Ed/Health, Science, Cooking
Friday - Field Trip/Large projects
Curriculum
Week 1: Theme, Summer
Try doing as many activities outside as possible this week
Day 1: (Tuesday) .
Before starting, discuss what you will cover over the year, what your plan is (although, don't be afraid to alter it as you go!), go over a list of predetermined rules, and also discuss your homeschool mission statement. Make sure you make it an open discussion, so you are all aware of what you want to get out of your year of schooling.
English: Letter A - focus on writing letter correctly. Choose pages from workbook, or these printables.
Math: Play this game - Count with Allie. Alternatively, count to 20 practice. Use beads or other counter (you will need a lot, 210 or so) and write numbers 1-20. Place the correct number of each counter under each number.
Movement: Enjoy time at the park
Health: GGS Body Care Book 1: Tickle My Toes, The body as a work of art
Science: SME Page 27, Does it float?
Music: Create some music shakers and play some age appropriate songs
Day 2:
English: Choose a program to introduce reading - Starfall, teach your monster to read, ESA, Reading eggs, or other available program.
Math: Circles Page. Find circles around the room/house
Movement: Red light, green light doing different activities - jogging in place, high knees, squats, push-ups, etc.
Health: GGS Body Care Book 1: Making Bodies, Protection (driving in my car)
Social Studies: WHEN is summer around the world? What is summer like in different countries? For Comparison, we chose Canada, Guyana, Ireland, Southern Australia, South Africa and India. https://www.highlightskids.com/science-questions/why-are-seasons-different-around-world
(See This Chart for comparison)
Art: Sidewalk chalk art - See how to make your own chalk here, or if you're victims of bad weather like we were, opt for this paper plate beach ball.
Day 3:
English: Write a story about summer, about half a page. Then draw a picture. (We will be writing stories each week, so perhaps encourage students to make up a character that they can write about each week.)
Math: Sequencing - After
Movement: Simon Says, What time is it Mr. Wolf? Other games to keep active for 20-30 minutes
Health: GGS Body Care Book 1: Unpacking, Body Buddies
Science: What absorbs water, and what does not. http://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/preschool-water-science-experiment/
Cooking: Make your favourite popsicle recipe (Here are a few to check out.)
Day 4:
Go swimming.
http://www.ehow.com/how_2335348_teach-toddler-swim.html
Try doing as many activities outside as possible this week
Day 1: (Tuesday) .
Before starting, discuss what you will cover over the year, what your plan is (although, don't be afraid to alter it as you go!), go over a list of predetermined rules, and also discuss your homeschool mission statement. Make sure you make it an open discussion, so you are all aware of what you want to get out of your year of schooling.
English: Letter A - focus on writing letter correctly. Choose pages from workbook, or these printables.
Math: Play this game - Count with Allie. Alternatively, count to 20 practice. Use beads or other counter (you will need a lot, 210 or so) and write numbers 1-20. Place the correct number of each counter under each number.
Movement: Enjoy time at the park
Health: GGS Body Care Book 1: Tickle My Toes, The body as a work of art
Science: SME Page 27, Does it float?
Music: Create some music shakers and play some age appropriate songs
Day 2:
English: Choose a program to introduce reading - Starfall, teach your monster to read, ESA, Reading eggs, or other available program.
Math: Circles Page. Find circles around the room/house
Movement: Red light, green light doing different activities - jogging in place, high knees, squats, push-ups, etc.
Health: GGS Body Care Book 1: Making Bodies, Protection (driving in my car)
Social Studies: WHEN is summer around the world? What is summer like in different countries? For Comparison, we chose Canada, Guyana, Ireland, Southern Australia, South Africa and India. https://www.highlightskids.com/science-questions/why-are-seasons-different-around-world
(See This Chart for comparison)
Art: Sidewalk chalk art - See how to make your own chalk here, or if you're victims of bad weather like we were, opt for this paper plate beach ball.
Day 3:
English: Write a story about summer, about half a page. Then draw a picture. (We will be writing stories each week, so perhaps encourage students to make up a character that they can write about each week.)
Math: Sequencing - After
Movement: Simon Says, What time is it Mr. Wolf? Other games to keep active for 20-30 minutes
Health: GGS Body Care Book 1: Unpacking, Body Buddies
Science: What absorbs water, and what does not. http://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/preschool-water-science-experiment/
Cooking: Make your favourite popsicle recipe (Here are a few to check out.)
Day 4:
Go swimming.
http://www.ehow.com/how_2335348_teach-toddler-swim.html
Week 2: Theme, Flowers
Day 1:
English: Letter B - focus on writing letter correctly. Use printables (link in week 1) or lesson in workbook.
Math: Squares. Find squares around the room/house
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 1
Health: GGS Body Care Book 1: Family activity 1
Social Studies: All about me - Girl, Boy
Art: Paint Chip flowers
Day 2:
English: Learn to read program
Math: Sequencing -- Before
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 2
Health: GGS Body Care Book 1: Animal Kingdom, Satin sheets
Science: SME Page 12: Does it Smell nice?
Music: Flower song , I like the flowers. Listen to each one several times to practice learning the words. (We just listen to the second song, and don't watch the video. I'm not sure how Santa fits in...)
Day 3:
English: Read Colourful Flowers Interactive reader, or other appropriate book.
Math: Zero
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 3
Health: GGS Body Care Book 1: Art appreciation, A little louder now
Social Studies: Provincial Flowers - Pick a favourite. Which flower is for your province?
Art: Make and decorate paper flowers
Day 4:
English: Write a story about flowers.
Math: Play-doh numbers (if you choose, there are play-doh number mats here you can print and use.)
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 4
Health: GGS Body Care Book 1: Helpful tools, Baking bread (cooking)
Science: Dissecting flowers, SME Page 20 - What body parts does a plant have
Cooking: Baking bread activity (health)
Day 5:
Take a trip to a community garden
Day 1:
English: Letter B - focus on writing letter correctly. Use printables (link in week 1) or lesson in workbook.
Math: Squares. Find squares around the room/house
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 1
Health: GGS Body Care Book 1: Family activity 1
Social Studies: All about me - Girl, Boy
Art: Paint Chip flowers
Day 2:
English: Learn to read program
Math: Sequencing -- Before
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 2
Health: GGS Body Care Book 1: Animal Kingdom, Satin sheets
Science: SME Page 12: Does it Smell nice?
Music: Flower song , I like the flowers. Listen to each one several times to practice learning the words. (We just listen to the second song, and don't watch the video. I'm not sure how Santa fits in...)
Day 3:
English: Read Colourful Flowers Interactive reader, or other appropriate book.
Math: Zero
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 3
Health: GGS Body Care Book 1: Art appreciation, A little louder now
Social Studies: Provincial Flowers - Pick a favourite. Which flower is for your province?
Art: Make and decorate paper flowers
Day 4:
English: Write a story about flowers.
Math: Play-doh numbers (if you choose, there are play-doh number mats here you can print and use.)
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 4
Health: GGS Body Care Book 1: Helpful tools, Baking bread (cooking)
Science: Dissecting flowers, SME Page 20 - What body parts does a plant have
Cooking: Baking bread activity (health)
Day 5:
Take a trip to a community garden
Week 3: Theme, Insects (don't include butterflies, as we will do a butterfly week in the spring)
Day 1:
English: Letter C - focus on writing letter correctly. Use printables (link in week 1) or lesson in workbook.
Math: Sequencing -- 1st, 2nd
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 5
Health: GGS Body Care Book 1: Bathtub and shower model, Baby bath
Social Studies: Me on the map
Art: Create a Ladybug shape from Red and black construction paper. As we go through this week, the student will make a new Black spot for the ladybug with a fact they have learned. By the end of the week, the ladybug should have several spots with facts about insects.
Day 2:
English: Learn to read program
Math: Page 21-25 of Bugs Educents pack Or Download This Pack
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 6
Health: GGS Body Care Book 1: Washing hair, hairstyles
Science: What defines an insect? Find which resources work best based on what you want to discuss. Cover basics - An insect has 6 legs, 3 body parts, usually 4 wings and 2 antennae. Which are not insects (spiders, worms, etc.). This is a helpful, age appropriate resource.
Music: "Head, Thorax, & Abdomen" - practice several times to learn the lyrics. You can also add in other insect songs.
Day 3:
English: Download and read This emergent reader about insects, or This book about bees.
Math: Insect patterns
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 7
Health: GGS Body Care book 1: Hair snapshots, Rinse it, ring it, hang it
Social Studies: Basic needs sort
Art: Educents Pack Craftivity - If I were a bug. Or, Egg Carton caterpillars
Day 4:
English: Write a story about insects.
Math: One and Two
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 8
Health: GGS Body Care book 1: Family activity 2 & 3
Science: Teach about bee's role in pollination, making honey, etc. Magic School Bus episode 301, In a Beehive, is a good resource to watch.
Cooking: Try making a recipe with honey - Honey garlic chicken
Day 5:
Go for an insect scavenger hunt - http://www.momsandmunchkins.ca/2012/07/13/bug-scavenger-hunt/
Play The Great Bug Hunt
Day 1:
English: Letter C - focus on writing letter correctly. Use printables (link in week 1) or lesson in workbook.
Math: Sequencing -- 1st, 2nd
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 5
Health: GGS Body Care Book 1: Bathtub and shower model, Baby bath
Social Studies: Me on the map
Art: Create a Ladybug shape from Red and black construction paper. As we go through this week, the student will make a new Black spot for the ladybug with a fact they have learned. By the end of the week, the ladybug should have several spots with facts about insects.
Day 2:
English: Learn to read program
Math: Page 21-25 of Bugs Educents pack Or Download This Pack
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 6
Health: GGS Body Care Book 1: Washing hair, hairstyles
Science: What defines an insect? Find which resources work best based on what you want to discuss. Cover basics - An insect has 6 legs, 3 body parts, usually 4 wings and 2 antennae. Which are not insects (spiders, worms, etc.). This is a helpful, age appropriate resource.
Music: "Head, Thorax, & Abdomen" - practice several times to learn the lyrics. You can also add in other insect songs.
Day 3:
English: Download and read This emergent reader about insects, or This book about bees.
Math: Insect patterns
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 7
Health: GGS Body Care book 1: Hair snapshots, Rinse it, ring it, hang it
Social Studies: Basic needs sort
Art: Educents Pack Craftivity - If I were a bug. Or, Egg Carton caterpillars
Day 4:
English: Write a story about insects.
Math: One and Two
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 8
Health: GGS Body Care book 1: Family activity 2 & 3
Science: Teach about bee's role in pollination, making honey, etc. Magic School Bus episode 301, In a Beehive, is a good resource to watch.
Cooking: Try making a recipe with honey - Honey garlic chicken
Day 5:
Go for an insect scavenger hunt - http://www.momsandmunchkins.ca/2012/07/13/bug-scavenger-hunt/
Play The Great Bug Hunt
Week 4: Theme, Apples
Day 1:
English: Letter D - focus on writing letter correctly. Use printables (link in week 1) or lesson in workbook.
Math: Triangles
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 9
Health: GGS Body Care Book 1: Gum it, Toothbrush inspection
Social Studies: Discuss how apples are transported from the orchard to the supermarket.
Art: Apple stamping - cut apples into halves, and different shapes. Press into paint and stamp onto paper.
Day 2:
English: Learn to read program
Math: Sequencing -- 1st
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 10
Health: GGS Body Care Book 1: Toothbrush wiggle, Sticky snack
Science: Learn about how apples grow - Watch this video, and complete one of these activities.
Music: I like Apples, use rice shakers to keep rhythm with song. Listen several times.
Day 3:
English: Read a book about Johnny Appleseed.
Math: One and Two Number words
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 11
Health: GGS Body Care book 1: Doggy teeth, Breanne brushes
Social Studies: Johnny Appleseed good citizen activity
Art: Handprint apple tree
Day 4:
English: Write a story about apples, apple picking and/or apple eating!
Math: Apple patterning
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 12
Health: GGS Body Care book 1: Family activity 4
Science: Learn about different types of apples. If possible, purchase 4-5 different types of apples and do taste testing, note colours, size, tartness/sweetness, which are best for baking vs. eating, etc.
Cooking: Make your favourite apple recipe.
Day 5:
Go to an apple orchard and pick some apples. Check here.
Day 1:
English: Letter D - focus on writing letter correctly. Use printables (link in week 1) or lesson in workbook.
Math: Triangles
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 9
Health: GGS Body Care Book 1: Gum it, Toothbrush inspection
Social Studies: Discuss how apples are transported from the orchard to the supermarket.
Art: Apple stamping - cut apples into halves, and different shapes. Press into paint and stamp onto paper.
Day 2:
English: Learn to read program
Math: Sequencing -- 1st
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 10
Health: GGS Body Care Book 1: Toothbrush wiggle, Sticky snack
Science: Learn about how apples grow - Watch this video, and complete one of these activities.
Music: I like Apples, use rice shakers to keep rhythm with song. Listen several times.
Day 3:
English: Read a book about Johnny Appleseed.
Math: One and Two Number words
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 11
Health: GGS Body Care book 1: Doggy teeth, Breanne brushes
Social Studies: Johnny Appleseed good citizen activity
Art: Handprint apple tree
Day 4:
English: Write a story about apples, apple picking and/or apple eating!
Math: Apple patterning
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 12
Health: GGS Body Care book 1: Family activity 4
Science: Learn about different types of apples. If possible, purchase 4-5 different types of apples and do taste testing, note colours, size, tartness/sweetness, which are best for baking vs. eating, etc.
Cooking: Make your favourite apple recipe.
Day 5:
Go to an apple orchard and pick some apples. Check here.
Week 5: Theme, Trees
Day 1:
English: Letter E - focus on writing letter correctly. Use printables (link in week 1) or lesson in workbook.
Math: Rectangles
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 13
Health: GGS Body Care Book 1: The disappearing act, invisible germs
Social Studies: Why are trees important for animals? Tree dwelling animals are called aboreals. Various animals make their homes in trees around the world, such as spider monkeys, toucans, koalas, squirrels, birds, and insects. Choose one animal in particular and research what type of tree they live in.
Art: Bark printing. Take white paper and peeled crayons outside. Find at least 3-4 different species of trees, and using the crayon sideways, rub it over the paper against the bark. Try to label each one, and once back inside, turn your bark prints into a collage, or small book.
Day 2:
English: Learn to read program
Math: Sequencing -- 2nd
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 14
Health: GGS Body Care Book 1: Hands of friends, Hand-washing interviews
Science: Learn about the oak tree life cycle with this activity.
Music: Tree song
Day 3:
English: Read "There was a tree" by Rachel Isadora or other tree book.
Math: Three and Four
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 15
Health: GGS Body Care book 1: Lather-up, secret spray
Social Studies: Learn about the Canadian Flag. Create your own school room flag.
Art: Leaf printing. Collect different leaves, and paint one or several colours on each leaf, then press onto paper to make a collage of leaf prints.
Day 4:
English: Write a story about trees!
Math: Tree graphing
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 16
Health: GGS Body Care book 1: Family activity 5
Science: Learn about how trees are necessary for life - filtering our air, providing homes for animals, etc.
Cooking: Make a tree themed snack - like this one.
Day 5:
Take a trip to an arboretum if possible, or to a tree filled park. Use the printable colouring pages here to distinguish between the different trees.
Day 1:
English: Letter E - focus on writing letter correctly. Use printables (link in week 1) or lesson in workbook.
Math: Rectangles
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 13
Health: GGS Body Care Book 1: The disappearing act, invisible germs
Social Studies: Why are trees important for animals? Tree dwelling animals are called aboreals. Various animals make their homes in trees around the world, such as spider monkeys, toucans, koalas, squirrels, birds, and insects. Choose one animal in particular and research what type of tree they live in.
Art: Bark printing. Take white paper and peeled crayons outside. Find at least 3-4 different species of trees, and using the crayon sideways, rub it over the paper against the bark. Try to label each one, and once back inside, turn your bark prints into a collage, or small book.
Day 2:
English: Learn to read program
Math: Sequencing -- 2nd
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 14
Health: GGS Body Care Book 1: Hands of friends, Hand-washing interviews
Science: Learn about the oak tree life cycle with this activity.
Music: Tree song
Day 3:
English: Read "There was a tree" by Rachel Isadora or other tree book.
Math: Three and Four
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 15
Health: GGS Body Care book 1: Lather-up, secret spray
Social Studies: Learn about the Canadian Flag. Create your own school room flag.
Art: Leaf printing. Collect different leaves, and paint one or several colours on each leaf, then press onto paper to make a collage of leaf prints.
Day 4:
English: Write a story about trees!
Math: Tree graphing
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 16
Health: GGS Body Care book 1: Family activity 5
Science: Learn about how trees are necessary for life - filtering our air, providing homes for animals, etc.
Cooking: Make a tree themed snack - like this one.
Day 5:
Take a trip to an arboretum if possible, or to a tree filled park. Use the printable colouring pages here to distinguish between the different trees.
Week 6: Theme, Pumpkins
Day 1:
English: Letter F - focus on writing letter correctly. Use printables (link in week 1) or lesson in workbook.
Math: Ovals
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 17
Health: GGS Body Care Book 1: Pills and potions, A close look
Social Studies: Pumpkin parenting - This will be the Social studies activity for the week. Give each child a small pumpkin (small enough to carry around) and let them paint or draw a face so their pumpkin becomes their 'baby.' They will spend the next 24 hours caring for the pumpkin as a pumpkin parent.
Art: Pumpkin tissue paper art
Day 2:
English: Learn to read program
Math: Pumpkin predictions - on a paper, chalkboard, or tablet, record children's predictions about height, how many seeds, how big around, does it sink or float, and other measurements.
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 18
Health: GGS Body Care Book 1: Now and then, Botany
Science: Pumpkin Exploration - use this download as a guide. (Use 'baby' pumpkin from social studies. Save seeds for art tomorrow, and pumpkin for Thursday's cooking if you'd like.)
Music: Using two paper plates and/or two disposable cups, put a few pumpkin seeds in them and seal around it to make a shaker. Teach about shaking fast and slow, loud and soft. Note the different sound this shaker makes from the rice shakers made previously.
Day 3:
English: Read The Pumpkin Patch.
Math: Three and four
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 19
Health: GGS Body Care book 1: The natural way, Artistic messages
Art: Pumpkin seed art
Day 4:
English: Write a story about a pumpkin or pumpkin patch.
Math: Sequencing -- 3rd
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 20
Health: GGS Body Care book 1: Family activity 6
Science: Life cycle of a pumpkin - Download this worksheet. You will need to make an account if you do not have one already.
Cooking: Make your favourite pumpkin recipe - using your pumpkin if possible!
Day 5:
**** Trip to a pumpkin patch. For this week, try to do your scheduled outing the weekend before so you can use the pumpkin you picked for your activities.****
Day 1:
English: Letter F - focus on writing letter correctly. Use printables (link in week 1) or lesson in workbook.
Math: Ovals
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 17
Health: GGS Body Care Book 1: Pills and potions, A close look
Social Studies: Pumpkin parenting - This will be the Social studies activity for the week. Give each child a small pumpkin (small enough to carry around) and let them paint or draw a face so their pumpkin becomes their 'baby.' They will spend the next 24 hours caring for the pumpkin as a pumpkin parent.
Art: Pumpkin tissue paper art
Day 2:
English: Learn to read program
Math: Pumpkin predictions - on a paper, chalkboard, or tablet, record children's predictions about height, how many seeds, how big around, does it sink or float, and other measurements.
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 18
Health: GGS Body Care Book 1: Now and then, Botany
Science: Pumpkin Exploration - use this download as a guide. (Use 'baby' pumpkin from social studies. Save seeds for art tomorrow, and pumpkin for Thursday's cooking if you'd like.)
Music: Using two paper plates and/or two disposable cups, put a few pumpkin seeds in them and seal around it to make a shaker. Teach about shaking fast and slow, loud and soft. Note the different sound this shaker makes from the rice shakers made previously.
Day 3:
English: Read The Pumpkin Patch.
Math: Three and four
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 19
Health: GGS Body Care book 1: The natural way, Artistic messages
Art: Pumpkin seed art
Day 4:
English: Write a story about a pumpkin or pumpkin patch.
Math: Sequencing -- 3rd
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 20
Health: GGS Body Care book 1: Family activity 6
Science: Life cycle of a pumpkin - Download this worksheet. You will need to make an account if you do not have one already.
Cooking: Make your favourite pumpkin recipe - using your pumpkin if possible!
Day 5:
**** Trip to a pumpkin patch. For this week, try to do your scheduled outing the weekend before so you can use the pumpkin you picked for your activities.****
Week 7: Theme, Autumn
Day 1:
English: Letter G - focus on writing letter correctly. Use printables (link in week 1) or lesson in workbook.
Math: Rhombuses
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 21
Health: GGS Body Care Book 2: Bodies in Motion, Bounce and balance
Social Studies: Take a nature walk, and note how autumn looks different from other seasons. The leaves are falling and changing colours, the weather is cooler, etc.
Art: Arm/handprint tree trunk, thumbprint leaves painting.
Day 2:
English: Learn to read program
Math: Five
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 22
Health: GGS Body Care Book 2: Let's bend, Around and Around
Science: Collect different leaves (different species, different colours). Discuss what makes each one unique, or how to distinguish each tree by its leaves. Press leaves between pages of a heavy book, being sure to cover the leaf with wax paper, so it doesn't ruin the book! You will be using these leaves for tomorrow's art project.
Music: Leaves - Silly Bus
Day 3:
English: Read this Fall emergent reader.
Math: Sequencing -- 1st, 2nd, 3rd review.
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 23
Health: GGS Body Care book 2: How many ways can you move? Marbles for giants
Social Studies: I can follow rules
Art: Leaf scenery art.
Day 4:
English: Write a story about autumn - raking and jumping in leaves, the sounds of crunchy leaves when you walk, getting colder, or whatever else you notice about autumn.
Math: Page 10 of this pack - What comes next?
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 24
Health: GGS Body Care book 2: Family activity 1
Science: Pinecone weather station - This is not a one day experiment, so it will require monitoring for as long as you wish. Download this tracking sheet.
Cooking: Maple Syrup recipe, such as this one, or this one.
Day 5:
Go out and play in the leaves!
Day 1:
English: Letter G - focus on writing letter correctly. Use printables (link in week 1) or lesson in workbook.
Math: Rhombuses
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 21
Health: GGS Body Care Book 2: Bodies in Motion, Bounce and balance
Social Studies: Take a nature walk, and note how autumn looks different from other seasons. The leaves are falling and changing colours, the weather is cooler, etc.
Art: Arm/handprint tree trunk, thumbprint leaves painting.
Day 2:
English: Learn to read program
Math: Five
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 22
Health: GGS Body Care Book 2: Let's bend, Around and Around
Science: Collect different leaves (different species, different colours). Discuss what makes each one unique, or how to distinguish each tree by its leaves. Press leaves between pages of a heavy book, being sure to cover the leaf with wax paper, so it doesn't ruin the book! You will be using these leaves for tomorrow's art project.
Music: Leaves - Silly Bus
Day 3:
English: Read this Fall emergent reader.
Math: Sequencing -- 1st, 2nd, 3rd review.
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 23
Health: GGS Body Care book 2: How many ways can you move? Marbles for giants
Social Studies: I can follow rules
Art: Leaf scenery art.
Day 4:
English: Write a story about autumn - raking and jumping in leaves, the sounds of crunchy leaves when you walk, getting colder, or whatever else you notice about autumn.
Math: Page 10 of this pack - What comes next?
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 24
Health: GGS Body Care book 2: Family activity 1
Science: Pinecone weather station - This is not a one day experiment, so it will require monitoring for as long as you wish. Download this tracking sheet.
Cooking: Maple Syrup recipe, such as this one, or this one.
Day 5:
Go out and play in the leaves!
Week 8: Theme, Body parts
Day 1:
English: Letter H - focus on writing letter correctly. Use printables (link in week 1) or lesson in workbook.
Math: Measure me activity
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 25
Health: GGS Body Care Book 2: Obstacle course, My fitness chart
Social Studies: Use a book like "A life like mine" or past yearbooks to learn about children around the world. Notice their dress, and how we may all look very different.
Art: Trace student's body on long paper or possibly outside with sidewalk chalk. Allow student to decorate his or her body, and help them label their parts. (Here is an example of sidewalk chalk body art.)
Day 2:
English: Learn to read program
Math: Number review 1-5 in workbook or with flashcards - both numbers and number words
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 26
Health: GGS Body Care Book 2: Dance freeze frame. Skip, hop, boogie.
Science: SME Page 8, Where is your nose? Where are your toes?
Music: Listen to this song and others about body parts. Encourage following along and pointing out body parts through the songs.
Day 3:
English: Read 'More Parts' by Tedd Arnold.
Math: Stars
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 27
Health: GGS Body Care book 2: In the zone, Flying high
Social Studies: These parts are not for sharing - teach your child about body parts that are private, and what to do it someone touches, or tries to touch them. Read Learn from the Great Teacher, page 171 (story is page 167-171)
Art: Use different materials such as saran wrap, aluminum foil, sand paper, etc, and allow your students to crumple it up and press it into paint, then stamp onto paper for sensory art.
Day 4:
English: Write a story about performing tasks using different body parts, and special jobs certain parts have.
Math: sequencing -- 4th (page 193)
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 28
Health: GGS Body Care book 1: Family activity 2
Science: SME page 9 - 11, 13, 14 - covering the 5 senses.
Cooking: Make a healthy treat to nourish your body. We chose these because they are simple to assemble.
Day 5:
Take a walk through a mall, or window shopping, and take note of people who are different sizes and shapes, and mannequins who are all built similar. Why are we all so different?
Day 1:
English: Letter H - focus on writing letter correctly. Use printables (link in week 1) or lesson in workbook.
Math: Measure me activity
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 25
Health: GGS Body Care Book 2: Obstacle course, My fitness chart
Social Studies: Use a book like "A life like mine" or past yearbooks to learn about children around the world. Notice their dress, and how we may all look very different.
Art: Trace student's body on long paper or possibly outside with sidewalk chalk. Allow student to decorate his or her body, and help them label their parts. (Here is an example of sidewalk chalk body art.)
Day 2:
English: Learn to read program
Math: Number review 1-5 in workbook or with flashcards - both numbers and number words
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 26
Health: GGS Body Care Book 2: Dance freeze frame. Skip, hop, boogie.
Science: SME Page 8, Where is your nose? Where are your toes?
Music: Listen to this song and others about body parts. Encourage following along and pointing out body parts through the songs.
Day 3:
English: Read 'More Parts' by Tedd Arnold.
Math: Stars
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 27
Health: GGS Body Care book 2: In the zone, Flying high
Social Studies: These parts are not for sharing - teach your child about body parts that are private, and what to do it someone touches, or tries to touch them. Read Learn from the Great Teacher, page 171 (story is page 167-171)
Art: Use different materials such as saran wrap, aluminum foil, sand paper, etc, and allow your students to crumple it up and press it into paint, then stamp onto paper for sensory art.
Day 4:
English: Write a story about performing tasks using different body parts, and special jobs certain parts have.
Math: sequencing -- 4th (page 193)
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 28
Health: GGS Body Care book 1: Family activity 2
Science: SME page 9 - 11, 13, 14 - covering the 5 senses.
Cooking: Make a healthy treat to nourish your body. We chose these because they are simple to assemble.
Day 5:
Take a walk through a mall, or window shopping, and take note of people who are different sizes and shapes, and mannequins who are all built similar. Why are we all so different?
Week 9: Theme Hibernation
Teachers, read this link for a brief overview of what you want to teach your kindergartner about hibernation.
Day 1: Pyjama day!
English: Letter I - focus on writing letter correctly. Use printables (link in week 1) or lesson in workbook.
Math: Hearts (page 34-35)
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 29
Health: GGS Body Care Book 2: Wind up and wind down, pillow talk
Social Studies: Animal cave activity
Art: Hibernating bear craft
Day 2:
English: Learn to read program
Math: Six (page 230-231)
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 30
Health: GGS Body Care Book 2: In and Out, Bodywork
Science: What is Hibernation? Parents, check here. Students, watch this video and this video.
Music: The hibernation song
Day 3:
English: Read 'A bed for the winter' by Karen Wallace, or this Magic School Bus sleeps for the winter.
Math: Sequencing -- 5th (page 194)
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 31
Health: GGS Body Care book 2: Dancing lights, Glow show
Social Studies: Mood meter
Art: What kind of bed
Day 4:
English: Write a story about what it would be like to hibernate.
Math: Roll-a-bear Math game
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 32
Health: GGS Body Care book 2: Family activity 3
Science: Hibernation Migration sort
Cooking: Bear toast
Day 5:
Hibernation hunt - Take a walk through a nature trail, point out places an animal could hibernate. Make sure your child knows to stay out of those areas for their safety.
Teachers, read this link for a brief overview of what you want to teach your kindergartner about hibernation.
Day 1: Pyjama day!
English: Letter I - focus on writing letter correctly. Use printables (link in week 1) or lesson in workbook.
Math: Hearts (page 34-35)
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 29
Health: GGS Body Care Book 2: Wind up and wind down, pillow talk
Social Studies: Animal cave activity
Art: Hibernating bear craft
Day 2:
English: Learn to read program
Math: Six (page 230-231)
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 30
Health: GGS Body Care Book 2: In and Out, Bodywork
Science: What is Hibernation? Parents, check here. Students, watch this video and this video.
Music: The hibernation song
Day 3:
English: Read 'A bed for the winter' by Karen Wallace, or this Magic School Bus sleeps for the winter.
Math: Sequencing -- 5th (page 194)
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 31
Health: GGS Body Care book 2: Dancing lights, Glow show
Social Studies: Mood meter
Art: What kind of bed
Day 4:
English: Write a story about what it would be like to hibernate.
Math: Roll-a-bear Math game
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 32
Health: GGS Body Care book 2: Family activity 3
Science: Hibernation Migration sort
Cooking: Bear toast
Day 5:
Hibernation hunt - Take a walk through a nature trail, point out places an animal could hibernate. Make sure your child knows to stay out of those areas for their safety.
Week 10: Theme, Weather
Day 1:
English: Letter J - - focus on writing letter correctly. Use printables (link in week 1) or lesson in workbook.
Math: Same
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 33
Health: GGS Body Care Book 2: What does hungry mean? The Lion's roar
Social Studies: Page 6 Weather unit from Educents Pack - Have child draw a picture of weather that makes them happiest, and explain why they like that weather most.
Art: Sunshine handprints. Use whichever material you'd like (canvas, Bristol board, etc) and after painting a yellow circle in the middle, then one at a time, place handprints around the circle to make a sunshine.
Day 2:
English: Learn to read program
Math: review of Shapes
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 34
Health: GGS Body Care Book 2: Full to the top, Where does food go?
Science: Make it rain
Music: Thermometer song
Day 3:
English: Read this emergent reader about weather.
Math: Five and Six
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 35
Health: GGS Body Care book 2: give the plants a drink, Tell Rosita
Social Studies: How does weather effect your clothing and activities. Show your student different people dressed in various outfits, and ask them to describe the weather.
Art: Rain clouds - cut cloud shapes from cardstock or construction paper, attach cotton to front. Create strings of rain drops by making paper rain drops, colouring them, and attaching them to the sting, then to the cloud.
Day 4:
English: Write a story about your favourite weather, playing outside, describing what you like about the weather.
Math: Ordinal numbers (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc)
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 36
Health: GGS Body Care book 2: Family activity 4
Science: Hot vs. Cold sort- educents weather pack, page 11. Alternatively, Make your own thermometer.
Cooking: Any new recipe you'd like to try - we chose this because Amaya thinks bacon and cheese are the 2 greatest things ever.
Day 5:
Visit a hardware or department store to inspect various weather instruments. Make sure parents and students do research first so you know what you are looking for, and what each tool does! Alternatively, you could visit a weather station if there is one in your area, but this would likely be better for older kids.
Day 1:
English: Letter J - - focus on writing letter correctly. Use printables (link in week 1) or lesson in workbook.
Math: Same
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 33
Health: GGS Body Care Book 2: What does hungry mean? The Lion's roar
Social Studies: Page 6 Weather unit from Educents Pack - Have child draw a picture of weather that makes them happiest, and explain why they like that weather most.
Art: Sunshine handprints. Use whichever material you'd like (canvas, Bristol board, etc) and after painting a yellow circle in the middle, then one at a time, place handprints around the circle to make a sunshine.
Day 2:
English: Learn to read program
Math: review of Shapes
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 34
Health: GGS Body Care Book 2: Full to the top, Where does food go?
Science: Make it rain
Music: Thermometer song
Day 3:
English: Read this emergent reader about weather.
Math: Five and Six
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 35
Health: GGS Body Care book 2: give the plants a drink, Tell Rosita
Social Studies: How does weather effect your clothing and activities. Show your student different people dressed in various outfits, and ask them to describe the weather.
Art: Rain clouds - cut cloud shapes from cardstock or construction paper, attach cotton to front. Create strings of rain drops by making paper rain drops, colouring them, and attaching them to the sting, then to the cloud.
Day 4:
English: Write a story about your favourite weather, playing outside, describing what you like about the weather.
Math: Ordinal numbers (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc)
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 36
Health: GGS Body Care book 2: Family activity 4
Science: Hot vs. Cold sort- educents weather pack, page 11. Alternatively, Make your own thermometer.
Cooking: Any new recipe you'd like to try - we chose this because Amaya thinks bacon and cheese are the 2 greatest things ever.
Day 5:
Visit a hardware or department store to inspect various weather instruments. Make sure parents and students do research first so you know what you are looking for, and what each tool does! Alternatively, you could visit a weather station if there is one in your area, but this would likely be better for older kids.
Week 11: Theme, Berenstain Bears
Day 1:
English: Letter K - focus on writing letter correctly. Use printables (link in week 1) or lesson in workbook.
Math: Different
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 37
Health: GGS Body Care Book 2: A bundle of bread, Restaurant visits
Social Studies: Read Berenstain Bears Trouble with Pets, and complete page 17 of this PDF. Youtube video: Here.
Art: We ``Heart`` puppies craft - Scroll 2/3 down the page
Day 2:
English: Read Berenstain Bears On the Moon.
Math: Last
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 38
Health: GGS Body Care Book 2: Who is the cook? Limas, pintos, and garbanzos
Science: Moon phases - You can use black and white construction paper instead of Oreos if you prefer!
Music: Berenstain Bears theme song - Listen to the old version and new version. Try to learn the words. Have student pick a favourite.
Day 3:
English: Read Berenstain Bears Week at Grandma's. (See social Studies for today.)
Math: Review numbers 1-6
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 39
Health: GGS Body Care book 2: Planning a picnic, Group the food
Social Studies: Do Page 9 of this PDF, based on Week at Grandma's book.
Art: Create a handprint craft for Grandma, family relative or friend. We chose this for Grandma.
Day 4:
English: Write a creative story of your own with the Berenstain bears.
Math: Print this sister bear colouring page, or choose another one. Teacher writes numbers and a colour key to turn it into a colour by numbers activity.
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 40
Health: GGS Body Care book 2: Family activity 5
Science: Watch This Youtube video, and/or read this book. Complete activity on Page #5&6 of this PDF.
Cooking: Make your own Berenstain Bears sunshine Snack Mix. Adjust for any allergies with gluten free oats, etc.
Day 5:
Take a trip to the library and choose one Berenstain Bears book we did not read this week.
Day 1:
English: Letter K - focus on writing letter correctly. Use printables (link in week 1) or lesson in workbook.
Math: Different
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 37
Health: GGS Body Care Book 2: A bundle of bread, Restaurant visits
Social Studies: Read Berenstain Bears Trouble with Pets, and complete page 17 of this PDF. Youtube video: Here.
Art: We ``Heart`` puppies craft - Scroll 2/3 down the page
Day 2:
English: Read Berenstain Bears On the Moon.
Math: Last
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 38
Health: GGS Body Care Book 2: Who is the cook? Limas, pintos, and garbanzos
Science: Moon phases - You can use black and white construction paper instead of Oreos if you prefer!
Music: Berenstain Bears theme song - Listen to the old version and new version. Try to learn the words. Have student pick a favourite.
Day 3:
English: Read Berenstain Bears Week at Grandma's. (See social Studies for today.)
Math: Review numbers 1-6
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 39
Health: GGS Body Care book 2: Planning a picnic, Group the food
Social Studies: Do Page 9 of this PDF, based on Week at Grandma's book.
Art: Create a handprint craft for Grandma, family relative or friend. We chose this for Grandma.
Day 4:
English: Write a creative story of your own with the Berenstain bears.
Math: Print this sister bear colouring page, or choose another one. Teacher writes numbers and a colour key to turn it into a colour by numbers activity.
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 40
Health: GGS Body Care book 2: Family activity 5
Science: Watch This Youtube video, and/or read this book. Complete activity on Page #5&6 of this PDF.
Cooking: Make your own Berenstain Bears sunshine Snack Mix. Adjust for any allergies with gluten free oats, etc.
Day 5:
Take a trip to the library and choose one Berenstain Bears book we did not read this week.
Week 12: Theme, Vegetables
Day 1:
English: Letter L - focus on writing letter correctly. Use printables (link in week 1) or lesson in workbook.
Math: Things that go together
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 41
Health: GGS Body Care Book 2: Cups for everyone, Pass the peas please
Social Studies: Create your own food guide, and discuss keys to healthy eating. Try a 5 day challenge, to get into the habit of following the food guide each day. On Friday, give a reward for doing the challenge!
Let students Play this game
Art: Vegetable Stamping - using paint, and various vegetables (you can use cookie cutters to make potato stamps, or just cut pieces of different vegetables) make a picture of whatever the child desires.
Day 2:
English: Learn to read program
Math: Same number (show pictures with various objects and match the pictures that have the same number)
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 42
Health: GGS Body Care Book 2: Buffet bound, Half a cookie
Science: Exploring our five senses with vegetables - have a selection of vegetables on hand to look at, smell, taste, shake or knock to listen to, and feel.
Music: Fruit and Veggie hokey Pokey
Day 3:
English: Read this book Vegetables, by Honor Head (or other book you can find!).
Math: The vegetable math game - save produce for art later today.
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 43
Health: GGS Body Care book 2: Sharing snacks, Something for everyone
Social Studies: Where do our vegetables come from? Look at different stickers on vegetables you have available. Look at where they all have come from. Use a map or atlas to point out where they came from.
Art: The "real" Mr. Potato Head
Day 4:
English: Write a story about your favourite vegetables, why they are important to eat enough, etc.
Math: Seven
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 44
Health: GGS Body Care book 2: Family activity 6
Science: Does it sink or float?
Cooking: Make Vegetable Dumplings, Vegetable soup, or other Hearty and healthy vegetable recipe.
Day 5:
Trip to the grocery store, or farmer's market. Discuss all the different types, and choose a few that are favourites.
Day 1:
English: Letter L - focus on writing letter correctly. Use printables (link in week 1) or lesson in workbook.
Math: Things that go together
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 41
Health: GGS Body Care Book 2: Cups for everyone, Pass the peas please
Social Studies: Create your own food guide, and discuss keys to healthy eating. Try a 5 day challenge, to get into the habit of following the food guide each day. On Friday, give a reward for doing the challenge!
Let students Play this game
Art: Vegetable Stamping - using paint, and various vegetables (you can use cookie cutters to make potato stamps, or just cut pieces of different vegetables) make a picture of whatever the child desires.
Day 2:
English: Learn to read program
Math: Same number (show pictures with various objects and match the pictures that have the same number)
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 42
Health: GGS Body Care Book 2: Buffet bound, Half a cookie
Science: Exploring our five senses with vegetables - have a selection of vegetables on hand to look at, smell, taste, shake or knock to listen to, and feel.
Music: Fruit and Veggie hokey Pokey
Day 3:
English: Read this book Vegetables, by Honor Head (or other book you can find!).
Math: The vegetable math game - save produce for art later today.
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 43
Health: GGS Body Care book 2: Sharing snacks, Something for everyone
Social Studies: Where do our vegetables come from? Look at different stickers on vegetables you have available. Look at where they all have come from. Use a map or atlas to point out where they came from.
Art: The "real" Mr. Potato Head
Day 4:
English: Write a story about your favourite vegetables, why they are important to eat enough, etc.
Math: Seven
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 44
Health: GGS Body Care book 2: Family activity 6
Science: Does it sink or float?
Cooking: Make Vegetable Dumplings, Vegetable soup, or other Hearty and healthy vegetable recipe.
Day 5:
Trip to the grocery store, or farmer's market. Discuss all the different types, and choose a few that are favourites.
Week 13: Theme, Continents
You should have a globe or world map on hand for this week's lessons. You can purchase small globes at the dollar store if you are on a small budget, or alternatively a map from staples/walmart.
We also printed a "passport" to stamp each day with the continents we discussed.
Day 1: North and South America
English: Letter M - focus on writing letter correctly. Use printables (link in week 1) or lesson in workbook.
Math: Opposites
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 45
Health: GGS Body Care Book 3: Crossing guards at work, Stop, look and listen
Social Studies: Where do I come from? Discuss with your child/ren where their family originates from. Create a family tree.
Art: Stained glass earth craft
Day 2: Africa
English: Learn to read program
Math: African mancala game
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 46
Health: GGS Body Care Book 3: The driver's view, Trucking Trike
Science: African Safari habitat - learn about where the animals live, the food chain, reproduction... whatever else interests your child.
Music: Music around the world - Make an African drum
Day 3: Australia/Oceania
English: Read a picture atlas, such as this.
Math: Australia Animal match counting - Download here. (All clip art used from Microsoft Word.) Print pages on 3.5x5 index cards, or print 9 on a page, cut and laminate if you'll use them often (or just show student from the computer/tablet to save resources) and have them count the number of animals on each card when you read the animal's name. Then have them draw the number on paper, chalkboard, or other medium of choice.
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 47
Health: GGS Body Care book 3: Helmets and hats, Signs, Signs
Social Studies: Hello around the world
Art: Flag garland with one flag from each continent - use www. worldatlas.com and click on the individual countries of your choice, and look under the flag tab. Then create your own flags for the garland.
Day 4: Asia/Europe
English: Write a story about travelling the world, or about a visit to your favourite continent.
Math: Measuring with chopsticks
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 48
Health: GGS Body Care book 3: Family activity 1
Science: What is an endangered animal? Extinct? Discuss the dangers some animals face, and find one in particular to research that is endangered or extinct in Europe. This is a good resource to find an animal of choice.
Cooking: Make your favourite European or Asian recipe - There are literally thousands of choices.
Day 5:
Try to check out a restaurant with food from a different continent. We chose our local Greek restaurant.
You should have a globe or world map on hand for this week's lessons. You can purchase small globes at the dollar store if you are on a small budget, or alternatively a map from staples/walmart.
We also printed a "passport" to stamp each day with the continents we discussed.
Day 1: North and South America
English: Letter M - focus on writing letter correctly. Use printables (link in week 1) or lesson in workbook.
Math: Opposites
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 45
Health: GGS Body Care Book 3: Crossing guards at work, Stop, look and listen
Social Studies: Where do I come from? Discuss with your child/ren where their family originates from. Create a family tree.
Art: Stained glass earth craft
Day 2: Africa
English: Learn to read program
Math: African mancala game
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 46
Health: GGS Body Care Book 3: The driver's view, Trucking Trike
Science: African Safari habitat - learn about where the animals live, the food chain, reproduction... whatever else interests your child.
Music: Music around the world - Make an African drum
Day 3: Australia/Oceania
English: Read a picture atlas, such as this.
Math: Australia Animal match counting - Download here. (All clip art used from Microsoft Word.) Print pages on 3.5x5 index cards, or print 9 on a page, cut and laminate if you'll use them often (or just show student from the computer/tablet to save resources) and have them count the number of animals on each card when you read the animal's name. Then have them draw the number on paper, chalkboard, or other medium of choice.
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 47
Health: GGS Body Care book 3: Helmets and hats, Signs, Signs
Social Studies: Hello around the world
Art: Flag garland with one flag from each continent - use www. worldatlas.com and click on the individual countries of your choice, and look under the flag tab. Then create your own flags for the garland.
Day 4: Asia/Europe
English: Write a story about travelling the world, or about a visit to your favourite continent.
Math: Measuring with chopsticks
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 48
Health: GGS Body Care book 3: Family activity 1
Science: What is an endangered animal? Extinct? Discuss the dangers some animals face, and find one in particular to research that is endangered or extinct in Europe. This is a good resource to find an animal of choice.
Cooking: Make your favourite European or Asian recipe - There are literally thousands of choices.
Day 5:
Try to check out a restaurant with food from a different continent. We chose our local Greek restaurant.
Week 14: Theme, Space
*Note social studies and science are switched this week on day 2 & 3
Day 1:
English: Letter N - focus on writing letter correctly. Use printables (link in week 1) or lesson in workbook.
Math: Big and Small
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 49
Health: GGS Body Care Book 3: Belts galore, Belt detective
Social Studies: Personal information cards
Art: Paper Mache planets - Try to make the sphere shape out of paper mache the day before so it can be painted today. Use a balloon as the inner mold. You can even use coloured tissue paper as the paper so you don`t have to paint the entire thing. Then the student can just decorate the planet.
Day 2:
English: Learn to read program
Math: Eight
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 50
Health: GGS Body Care Book 3: Strolling Sammy, Click it
Social Studies: Who were the first people to walk in space? On the moon?
Music: Search YouTube for space songs - there are hundreds to choose from.
Day 3:
English: Read this book, or other appropriate book.
Math: One for each
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 51
Health: GGS Body Care book 3: Seat belt Marathon, Big book or rules to ride by
Science: The moon goes around the Earth
Art: Tin foil moon and sun art - Use black construction paper. Glue a few beans randomly within a 4 inch circle. Now cut a 6 inch circle from aluminum foil. Crumple it up, and smooth it back out. Place the foil circle over your glued beans. This gives the effect of a bumpy moon. In the top corner, make a quarter sun with gold glitter/glue or yellow construction paper. Caption at the bottom to reinforce the science lesson, "The moon goes around the Earth. It reflects light from the sun."
Day 4:
English: Write a story about going into space.
Math: Alien math dice game
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 52
Health: GGS Body Care book 3: Family activity 2
Science: Movement in Space - page 7-8 activity
Cooking: Rocket Snacks - You could also use strawberries, marshmallows, cantaloupe, etc. OR you could make this solar system snack plate.
Day 5:
If you can, check out a planetarium or space centre!
*Note social studies and science are switched this week on day 2 & 3
Day 1:
English: Letter N - focus on writing letter correctly. Use printables (link in week 1) or lesson in workbook.
Math: Big and Small
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 49
Health: GGS Body Care Book 3: Belts galore, Belt detective
Social Studies: Personal information cards
Art: Paper Mache planets - Try to make the sphere shape out of paper mache the day before so it can be painted today. Use a balloon as the inner mold. You can even use coloured tissue paper as the paper so you don`t have to paint the entire thing. Then the student can just decorate the planet.
Day 2:
English: Learn to read program
Math: Eight
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 50
Health: GGS Body Care Book 3: Strolling Sammy, Click it
Social Studies: Who were the first people to walk in space? On the moon?
Music: Search YouTube for space songs - there are hundreds to choose from.
Day 3:
English: Read this book, or other appropriate book.
Math: One for each
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 51
Health: GGS Body Care book 3: Seat belt Marathon, Big book or rules to ride by
Science: The moon goes around the Earth
Art: Tin foil moon and sun art - Use black construction paper. Glue a few beans randomly within a 4 inch circle. Now cut a 6 inch circle from aluminum foil. Crumple it up, and smooth it back out. Place the foil circle over your glued beans. This gives the effect of a bumpy moon. In the top corner, make a quarter sun with gold glitter/glue or yellow construction paper. Caption at the bottom to reinforce the science lesson, "The moon goes around the Earth. It reflects light from the sun."
Day 4:
English: Write a story about going into space.
Math: Alien math dice game
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 52
Health: GGS Body Care book 3: Family activity 2
Science: Movement in Space - page 7-8 activity
Cooking: Rocket Snacks - You could also use strawberries, marshmallows, cantaloupe, etc. OR you could make this solar system snack plate.
Day 5:
If you can, check out a planetarium or space centre!
Week 15: Theme, Day and night
Day 1:
English: Letter O - focus on writing letter correctly. Use printables (link in week 1) or lesson in workbook.
Math: Taller and shorter
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 53
Health: GGS Body Care Book 3: The heat is on, By the light of the fire
Social Studies: Days of the week
Art: Moon masterpiece
Day 2:
English: Learn to read program
Math: More
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 54
Health: GGS Body Care Book 3: Flames, Smoke
Science: Using a flashlight to learn about day vs. night, as demonstrated here. SME page 29
Music: Science Rhyme animation - Day and night, The tale of the sun and moon
Day 3:
English: Read Blue Sky, by Audrey Wood
Math: Nine (page 247-248)
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 55
Health: GGS Body Care book 3: Earth, Water, and Wind, Practice for Emergencies
Social Studies: Day vs. Night Job Venn diagram
Art: Paper plate sun craft
Day 4:
English: Write a creative story of a full day, detailing things you do during the day and night.
Math: Introduction to time - Using a analog clock (with no batteries) set it to different times. Record them on this printable. Start with only using times on the hour (1:00, 2:00, 3:00, etc)
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 56
Health: GGS Body Care book 3: Family activity 3
Science: Shadow Science SME page 33
Cooking: Sun snack
Day 5:
You don't need to go anywhere to observe day and night. Note from learning about shadows yesterday how they move as the sun moves through the sky. You could even make a DIY sun dial to observe this. Take note (you can check your local weather network website to find the actual time) of when the sun sets, and what phase the moon is in. You can also have some fun with night sky slime!
Day 1:
English: Letter O - focus on writing letter correctly. Use printables (link in week 1) or lesson in workbook.
Math: Taller and shorter
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 53
Health: GGS Body Care Book 3: The heat is on, By the light of the fire
Social Studies: Days of the week
Art: Moon masterpiece
Day 2:
English: Learn to read program
Math: More
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 54
Health: GGS Body Care Book 3: Flames, Smoke
Science: Using a flashlight to learn about day vs. night, as demonstrated here. SME page 29
Music: Science Rhyme animation - Day and night, The tale of the sun and moon
Day 3:
English: Read Blue Sky, by Audrey Wood
Math: Nine (page 247-248)
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 55
Health: GGS Body Care book 3: Earth, Water, and Wind, Practice for Emergencies
Social Studies: Day vs. Night Job Venn diagram
Art: Paper plate sun craft
Day 4:
English: Write a creative story of a full day, detailing things you do during the day and night.
Math: Introduction to time - Using a analog clock (with no batteries) set it to different times. Record them on this printable. Start with only using times on the hour (1:00, 2:00, 3:00, etc)
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 56
Health: GGS Body Care book 3: Family activity 3
Science: Shadow Science SME page 33
Cooking: Sun snack
Day 5:
You don't need to go anywhere to observe day and night. Note from learning about shadows yesterday how they move as the sun moves through the sky. You could even make a DIY sun dial to observe this. Take note (you can check your local weather network website to find the actual time) of when the sun sets, and what phase the moon is in. You can also have some fun with night sky slime!
Week 16: Theme, Arctic Animals
Day 1:
English: Letter P - - focus on writing letter correctly. Use printables (link in week 1) or lesson in workbook.
Math: Full and Empty
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 57
Health: GGS Body Care Book 3: Clap and Stomp, Beat the drum
Social Studies: How I help at home
Art: Paper plate whale craft
Day 2:
English: Learn to read program
Math: Fewer
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 58
Health: GGS Body Care Book 3: Picturing weapons, Shout it loud
Science: How does blubber insulate - use lard or shortening to cover one hand, with the other hand use either bare hand or a thin rubber glove. Stick both hands in ice water and have the child determine which hand gets cold fastest. Discuss the importance of insulation for arctic animals to survive. (Magic School Bus Inspiration of insulation.)
Music: Arctic animals playlist
Day 3:
English: Read this book, or other appropriate book.
Math: Ten (page 249-250)
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 59
Health: GGS Body Care book 3: Helpful ways, no flying weapon
Social Studies: Do people live in the Arctic? Who are they? What is life like in the Arctic?
Art: Polar bear cup puppet craft
Day 4:
English: Write a creative story about arctic animals.
Math: counting, ordering arctic animals
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 60
Health: GGS Body Care book 3: Family activity 4
Science: SME page 19 - What does it taste like?
Cooking: Polar Bear ice cream snack - approx. half way down page
Day 5:
Watch a documentary about Arctic animals - Blue planet episode 4 on Netflix is our choice
Day 1:
English: Letter P - - focus on writing letter correctly. Use printables (link in week 1) or lesson in workbook.
Math: Full and Empty
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 57
Health: GGS Body Care Book 3: Clap and Stomp, Beat the drum
Social Studies: How I help at home
Art: Paper plate whale craft
Day 2:
English: Learn to read program
Math: Fewer
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 58
Health: GGS Body Care Book 3: Picturing weapons, Shout it loud
Science: How does blubber insulate - use lard or shortening to cover one hand, with the other hand use either bare hand or a thin rubber glove. Stick both hands in ice water and have the child determine which hand gets cold fastest. Discuss the importance of insulation for arctic animals to survive. (Magic School Bus Inspiration of insulation.)
Music: Arctic animals playlist
Day 3:
English: Read this book, or other appropriate book.
Math: Ten (page 249-250)
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 59
Health: GGS Body Care book 3: Helpful ways, no flying weapon
Social Studies: Do people live in the Arctic? Who are they? What is life like in the Arctic?
Art: Polar bear cup puppet craft
Day 4:
English: Write a creative story about arctic animals.
Math: counting, ordering arctic animals
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 60
Health: GGS Body Care book 3: Family activity 4
Science: SME page 19 - What does it taste like?
Cooking: Polar Bear ice cream snack - approx. half way down page
Day 5:
Watch a documentary about Arctic animals - Blue planet episode 4 on Netflix is our choice
Week 17: Theme: Snowmen
Day 1:
English: Letter Q - focus on writing letter correctly. Use printables (link in week 1) or lesson in workbook.
Math: Snowman counting math
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 1
Health: GGS Body Care Book 3: Tabletop, Swallowing fries
Social Studies: Why we need to follow rules
Art: Provide each student with 3 plain white paperplates. Have them cut out hats from black construction paper and scarves from colored construction paper or felt. Glue the hat to one paperplate and have students add facial features. Use brads or staples (tape over back of staple to prevent stabbing) to connect the 3 plates together vertically. Glue on the scarf and real buttons. Add brown pipecleaner arms.
Day 2:
English: Learn to read program
Math: Above and Below
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 2
Health: GGS Body Care Book 3: Furry Critter Food, Berry Patch
Science: Melting science - Bring some snow inside (assuming it is available for you, if not just use plain ice cubes). Make 4 of the same shapes - we chose to make tiny snowmen. Put each shape into the same type of vessel - we used regular glass bowls. Put one in the fridge (not freezer), one out on the counter, one in a window with direct sunlight, and use a blowdryer on the last one. Take note of how long it takes each one to melt. Why do some melt faster then others?
Music: "In Summer" performed by Olaf from Frozen
Day 3:
English: Read your favourite snowman book or emergent reader. We chose "The best snowman."
Math: Snowman colour by numbers
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 3
Health: GGS Body Care book 3: Water walk, Kitchen Cabinets
Social Studies: Needs Vs. Wants
Art: Play-doh or clay snowmen
Day 4:
English: Write a story about making a snowman, or making friends with a snowman.
Math: Roll a snowman
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 4
Health: GGS Body Care book 3: Family activity 5
Science: SME page 28 - Does it change - focusing on what happens to water when you make it cold or put it in the freezer.
Cooking: Snowman/Olaf pancakes
Day 5:
You guessed it... assuming your weather co-operates, go build a snowman!
Day 1:
English: Letter Q - focus on writing letter correctly. Use printables (link in week 1) or lesson in workbook.
Math: Snowman counting math
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 1
Health: GGS Body Care Book 3: Tabletop, Swallowing fries
Social Studies: Why we need to follow rules
Art: Provide each student with 3 plain white paperplates. Have them cut out hats from black construction paper and scarves from colored construction paper or felt. Glue the hat to one paperplate and have students add facial features. Use brads or staples (tape over back of staple to prevent stabbing) to connect the 3 plates together vertically. Glue on the scarf and real buttons. Add brown pipecleaner arms.
Day 2:
English: Learn to read program
Math: Above and Below
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 2
Health: GGS Body Care Book 3: Furry Critter Food, Berry Patch
Science: Melting science - Bring some snow inside (assuming it is available for you, if not just use plain ice cubes). Make 4 of the same shapes - we chose to make tiny snowmen. Put each shape into the same type of vessel - we used regular glass bowls. Put one in the fridge (not freezer), one out on the counter, one in a window with direct sunlight, and use a blowdryer on the last one. Take note of how long it takes each one to melt. Why do some melt faster then others?
Music: "In Summer" performed by Olaf from Frozen
Day 3:
English: Read your favourite snowman book or emergent reader. We chose "The best snowman."
Math: Snowman colour by numbers
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 3
Health: GGS Body Care book 3: Water walk, Kitchen Cabinets
Social Studies: Needs Vs. Wants
Art: Play-doh or clay snowmen
Day 4:
English: Write a story about making a snowman, or making friends with a snowman.
Math: Roll a snowman
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 4
Health: GGS Body Care book 3: Family activity 5
Science: SME page 28 - Does it change - focusing on what happens to water when you make it cold or put it in the freezer.
Cooking: Snowman/Olaf pancakes
Day 5:
You guessed it... assuming your weather co-operates, go build a snowman!
Week 18: Theme: Robert Munsch
Pick one book each day to read. Your choice. The books listed are ones we have on hand. We start off our schooling each day by reading a story. If you go to Robert Munsch's website, he reads the books!
Day 1: Smelly socks
English: Read Smelly socks. Letter R - focus on writing letter correctly. Use printables (link in week 1) or lesson in workbook.
Math: Sock matching game (This can be difficult with a computer mouse - I am not too proud to admit, I struggled. It is best to do this with a touch screen device.)
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 5
Health: GGS Body Care Book 3: The Tobacco Plant
Social Studies: Sock Store – You will need socks, toy cash register, play money, ruler, paper, plastic bags, and crayons. Invite the children to take turns selling and buying socks. You can use the rulers to measure the feet so you can get the right fit. Crayons and paper to trace the foot. There are lots of variations for this dramatic play. Just go sock crazy.
Art: Make smelly sock art
Day 2: Zoom - Download this printable pack for today (if you are reading Zoom)
English: Read Zoom.
Math: Printable pack, page 4 & 9
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 6
Health: GGS Body Care Book 3: Tobacco labels and Ads
Science: Printable pack, page 7 & 8
Music: Thank you for wheelchairs song
Day 3: The sandcastle contest
English: Read The sand castle contest.
Math: Review numbers 7-10
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 7
Health: GGS Body Care book 3: Smoke smells
Social Studies: Read a few points about Robert Munsch in his biography. Write him a letter about a story you'd like to hear, or something funny that has happened to you.
Art: Using construction paper or cardstock, white glue and sand, first draw out a picture of a sandcastle, sand dog, or something from the book with pencil. Use the white glue to trace over the lines or fill it in, depending on the look the child is going for. You can smooth out the glue with a paintbrush. A little bit at a time, pour sand (you can purchase regular or coloured sand from most dollar stores) over the glue before it starts to dry. Continue on until the whole picture is covered. To contain the mess, we do this activity in a wash basin.
Day 4: More pies
English: Read More Pies. Write a story using onomatopoeia words, similar to Robert Munsch. (Boom, crash, zoom, bam, chirp, etc)
Math: Review numbers 1-10
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 8
Health: GGS Body Care book 3: Shayla's Scrape
Science: SME page 28 - Does it change?
Cooking: Make your favourite pie - however you choose to do it - buy a crust and a can of filling, or do it all from scratch. It's entirely up to you and your student, your skill set, and time frame!
Day 5:
Take a trip to the library or book store to find a new Robert Munsch book you've never read.
Pick one book each day to read. Your choice. The books listed are ones we have on hand. We start off our schooling each day by reading a story. If you go to Robert Munsch's website, he reads the books!
Day 1: Smelly socks
English: Read Smelly socks. Letter R - focus on writing letter correctly. Use printables (link in week 1) or lesson in workbook.
Math: Sock matching game (This can be difficult with a computer mouse - I am not too proud to admit, I struggled. It is best to do this with a touch screen device.)
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 5
Health: GGS Body Care Book 3: The Tobacco Plant
Social Studies: Sock Store – You will need socks, toy cash register, play money, ruler, paper, plastic bags, and crayons. Invite the children to take turns selling and buying socks. You can use the rulers to measure the feet so you can get the right fit. Crayons and paper to trace the foot. There are lots of variations for this dramatic play. Just go sock crazy.
Art: Make smelly sock art
Day 2: Zoom - Download this printable pack for today (if you are reading Zoom)
English: Read Zoom.
Math: Printable pack, page 4 & 9
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 6
Health: GGS Body Care Book 3: Tobacco labels and Ads
Science: Printable pack, page 7 & 8
Music: Thank you for wheelchairs song
Day 3: The sandcastle contest
English: Read The sand castle contest.
Math: Review numbers 7-10
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 7
Health: GGS Body Care book 3: Smoke smells
Social Studies: Read a few points about Robert Munsch in his biography. Write him a letter about a story you'd like to hear, or something funny that has happened to you.
Art: Using construction paper or cardstock, white glue and sand, first draw out a picture of a sandcastle, sand dog, or something from the book with pencil. Use the white glue to trace over the lines or fill it in, depending on the look the child is going for. You can smooth out the glue with a paintbrush. A little bit at a time, pour sand (you can purchase regular or coloured sand from most dollar stores) over the glue before it starts to dry. Continue on until the whole picture is covered. To contain the mess, we do this activity in a wash basin.
Day 4: More pies
English: Read More Pies. Write a story using onomatopoeia words, similar to Robert Munsch. (Boom, crash, zoom, bam, chirp, etc)
Math: Review numbers 1-10
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 8
Health: GGS Body Care book 3: Shayla's Scrape
Science: SME page 28 - Does it change?
Cooking: Make your favourite pie - however you choose to do it - buy a crust and a can of filling, or do it all from scratch. It's entirely up to you and your student, your skill set, and time frame!
Day 5:
Take a trip to the library or book store to find a new Robert Munsch book you've never read.
Week 19: Winter
Day 1:
English: Letter S - - focus on writing letter correctly. Use printables (link in week 1) or lesson in workbook.
Math: Eleven
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 9
Health: GGS Body Care Book 3: Alcohol Labels and Ads
Social Studies: Characteristics of a good citizen
Art: Make a paper person in winter clothes - technically this one is an Eskimo, but you get the idea.
Day 2:
English: Learn to read program
Math: Twelve
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 10
Health: GGS Body Care Book 3: Screen Time
Science: Lets go ice fishing! (not for real... it`s just an experiment!)
Music: The colours of winter, other winter themed songs.
Day 3:
English: Read This emergent reader about winter, or find a book at the library.
Math: Between (page 48)
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 11
Health: GGS Body Care book 3: Family activity 6
Social Studies: Alike and different
Art: Handprint mitten
Day 4:
English: Write a story about winter - what you like about winter, a winter activity, what it feels like outside...
Math: Penguin number order
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 12
Science: Erupting snow
Cooking:
Day 5:
Do any sort of winter activity of your choosing - tobogganing, skiing, etc.
Day 1:
English: Letter S - - focus on writing letter correctly. Use printables (link in week 1) or lesson in workbook.
Math: Eleven
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 9
Health: GGS Body Care Book 3: Alcohol Labels and Ads
Social Studies: Characteristics of a good citizen
Art: Make a paper person in winter clothes - technically this one is an Eskimo, but you get the idea.
Day 2:
English: Learn to read program
Math: Twelve
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 10
Health: GGS Body Care Book 3: Screen Time
Science: Lets go ice fishing! (not for real... it`s just an experiment!)
Music: The colours of winter, other winter themed songs.
Day 3:
English: Read This emergent reader about winter, or find a book at the library.
Math: Between (page 48)
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 11
Health: GGS Body Care book 3: Family activity 6
Social Studies: Alike and different
Art: Handprint mitten
Day 4:
English: Write a story about winter - what you like about winter, a winter activity, what it feels like outside...
Math: Penguin number order
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 12
Science: Erupting snow
Cooking:
Day 5:
Do any sort of winter activity of your choosing - tobogganing, skiing, etc.
Week 20: Manners
Day 1:
English: Letter T - - focus on writing letter correctly. Use printables (link in week 1) or lesson in workbook.
Math: Review 1-12
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 13
Health: GGS Body Care Book 4: I can do this
Social Studies: watch a few videos regarding manners. Discuss each one.
Art: "Cover your sneeze please" Faces
Use a paper plate to create a face. Children can draw or paint faces, add yarn for hair, etc. When they are done, trace each child's hand and glue it to the mouth of the paper plate with a tissue in between the hand and mouth.
Day 2:
English: Learn to read program
Math: Provide dice, bowls, and a counting manipulative (pom poms, beads etc.) Each child/parent takes turn rolling the dye/dice, then asks "may I have xxxxx, please? - Thank you." Counting practice.
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 14
Health: GGS Body Care Book 4: Talent Show
Science: SME page 30 - Where does the light come from?
Music: Look up on YouTube for "Little Mandy Manners" songs, for songs about manners in various situations.
Day 3:
English: Read a book about manners - our choice "Dora learns manners" because we have it already. You may also find an emergent reader online.
Math: Top to bottom (page 49-50)
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 15
Health: GGS Body Care book 4: "About me" Display
Social Studies: Gifts and Thank You Notes
Find a 'gift' to give your child, even if it is a picture you've drawn, or if you want to get something special. When your child receives their gift, have them create a thank you card to show their appreciation.
Art: Use this facial feature printable to make crazy faces! Scroll part way down the page for the printable link.
Day 4:
English: Write a story about manners, why it is important to use them/how it makes you feel when people do or don't use manners.
Math: Play Any age appropriate board game (Snakes and ladders or candyland are easy starting games for beginners). This will help encourage turn taking and manners.
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 16
Health: GGS Body Care book 4: I'm a Leader
Science: SME page 31 - The brightest light
Cooking: Have a tea party and explain proper table etiquette. Use tea cups and have some sort of crackers. Have children practice manners, such as putting a napkin on their lap, passing food around, saying 'please' and 'thank you.'
Day 5:
Nothing fancy this week... perhaps just take a stroll somewhere (in a mall or large store) and have your child use and observe manners. Make sure to point out it is not appropriate for them to tell adults about poor manners when they spot them being impolite, so as to save yourself embarrassment (even though, sometimes people should be told!).
Day 1:
English: Letter T - - focus on writing letter correctly. Use printables (link in week 1) or lesson in workbook.
Math: Review 1-12
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 13
Health: GGS Body Care Book 4: I can do this
Social Studies: watch a few videos regarding manners. Discuss each one.
Art: "Cover your sneeze please" Faces
Use a paper plate to create a face. Children can draw or paint faces, add yarn for hair, etc. When they are done, trace each child's hand and glue it to the mouth of the paper plate with a tissue in between the hand and mouth.
Day 2:
English: Learn to read program
Math: Provide dice, bowls, and a counting manipulative (pom poms, beads etc.) Each child/parent takes turn rolling the dye/dice, then asks "may I have xxxxx, please? - Thank you." Counting practice.
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 14
Health: GGS Body Care Book 4: Talent Show
Science: SME page 30 - Where does the light come from?
Music: Look up on YouTube for "Little Mandy Manners" songs, for songs about manners in various situations.
Day 3:
English: Read a book about manners - our choice "Dora learns manners" because we have it already. You may also find an emergent reader online.
Math: Top to bottom (page 49-50)
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 15
Health: GGS Body Care book 4: "About me" Display
Social Studies: Gifts and Thank You Notes
Find a 'gift' to give your child, even if it is a picture you've drawn, or if you want to get something special. When your child receives their gift, have them create a thank you card to show their appreciation.
Art: Use this facial feature printable to make crazy faces! Scroll part way down the page for the printable link.
Day 4:
English: Write a story about manners, why it is important to use them/how it makes you feel when people do or don't use manners.
Math: Play Any age appropriate board game (Snakes and ladders or candyland are easy starting games for beginners). This will help encourage turn taking and manners.
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 16
Health: GGS Body Care book 4: I'm a Leader
Science: SME page 31 - The brightest light
Cooking: Have a tea party and explain proper table etiquette. Use tea cups and have some sort of crackers. Have children practice manners, such as putting a napkin on their lap, passing food around, saying 'please' and 'thank you.'
Day 5:
Nothing fancy this week... perhaps just take a stroll somewhere (in a mall or large store) and have your child use and observe manners. Make sure to point out it is not appropriate for them to tell adults about poor manners when they spot them being impolite, so as to save yourself embarrassment (even though, sometimes people should be told!).
Week 21: Sleep
Day 1:
English: Letter U - focus on writing letter correctly. Use printables (link in week 1) or lesson in workbook.
Math: Thirteen
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 17
Health: GGS Body Care Book 4: My Favourites
Social Studies: Character (in addition to this resource, we will discuss the characteristics the Bible encourages us to possess.)
Art: `Shhhh... XXXXX is sleeping`` door hanger craft
Day 2:
English: Learn to read program
Math: Research how much sleep is needed to get a good rest. Once you know how long, calculate what time you have to go to bed, and what time you can wake up, in order to get a good sleep.
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 18
Health: GGS Body Care Book 4: Developing Designs
Science: Germ Science
Music: Lullabies on youtube - Sweet dreams, sleep baby sleep, Are you sleeping
Day 3:
English: Read your favourite sleep book (Robert Munsch - Love you Forever, Heather Long - Go to sleep, Annie Kubler - sleep Tight Teddy, or any other of your choices.)
Math: Time
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 19
Health: GGS Body Care book 4: Family Activity 1
Social Studies: Children's beds around the world - Take a look at how children sleep around the world. Note the difference in not only the bed's but the environments and the children's brief stories. **Note to parents, you may want to scroll through these pictures first and just save a few, since some of them you may find disturbing for your young children.**
Art: DIY no sew toy sleeping bags
Day 4:
English: Write a creative story about sleep - bedtime, dreaming, etc.
Math: Time
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 60
Science: SME page 36 - What do I look like?
Cooking: Chicken in pyjamas
Day 5:
NO field trip this week - take a nap!
Day 1:
English: Letter U - focus on writing letter correctly. Use printables (link in week 1) or lesson in workbook.
Math: Thirteen
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 17
Health: GGS Body Care Book 4: My Favourites
Social Studies: Character (in addition to this resource, we will discuss the characteristics the Bible encourages us to possess.)
Art: `Shhhh... XXXXX is sleeping`` door hanger craft
Day 2:
English: Learn to read program
Math: Research how much sleep is needed to get a good rest. Once you know how long, calculate what time you have to go to bed, and what time you can wake up, in order to get a good sleep.
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 18
Health: GGS Body Care Book 4: Developing Designs
Science: Germ Science
Music: Lullabies on youtube - Sweet dreams, sleep baby sleep, Are you sleeping
Day 3:
English: Read your favourite sleep book (Robert Munsch - Love you Forever, Heather Long - Go to sleep, Annie Kubler - sleep Tight Teddy, or any other of your choices.)
Math: Time
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 19
Health: GGS Body Care book 4: Family Activity 1
Social Studies: Children's beds around the world - Take a look at how children sleep around the world. Note the difference in not only the bed's but the environments and the children's brief stories. **Note to parents, you may want to scroll through these pictures first and just save a few, since some of them you may find disturbing for your young children.**
Art: DIY no sew toy sleeping bags
Day 4:
English: Write a creative story about sleep - bedtime, dreaming, etc.
Math: Time
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 60
Science: SME page 36 - What do I look like?
Cooking: Chicken in pyjamas
Day 5:
NO field trip this week - take a nap!
Week 22: Let it snow
Day 1:
English: Letter V - focus on writing letter correctly. Use printables (link in week 1) or lesson in workbook.
Math: Fourteen
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 21
Health: GGS Body Care Book 4: Look at me, How does it feel?
Social Studies: Where in the world gets the most snow on average? Are there places where there is always snow? Help your child do some research to find answers to questions they may have about snow around the world.
Art: Snowflake necklace - inspired by Disney's Frozen
Day 2:
English: Learn to read program
Math: Snowball estimation - Use a Ziploc bag, or clear glass jar. Place some marshmallows inside. Have the child guess how many are in there, then allow them to count. Make sure you don't put more in there then they are able to count.
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 22
Health: GGS Body Care Book 4: Dancing with your feelings, Picture feelings
Science: Make crystal snowflakes
Music: Falling snow Karaoke
Day 3:
English: Read this book or another appropriate book about snow.
Math: Symmetry - use snow flake shapes to teach symmetry. Reinforce the idea by giving the student a symmetrical shape (heart, circle, octagon), fold it in half, and allow them to place stickers or glue shapes onto the shape and making it symmetrical.
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 23
Health: GGS Body Care book 4: Spinning spiders, Look at them
Social Studies: Heart map
Art: Pattern block snow flakes - Download this template, and examples can be seen under #3 on this site.
Day 4:
English: Write a creative story about snow, snowflakes, or snowy weather.
Math: Snowball counting (All clipart from Microsoft Word)
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 24
Health: GGS Body Care book 4: Family activity 2
Science: Make a snow gauge - you may or may not be able to measure today, if you don`t get a snow storm, so just as we did with the pinecone weather chart, track it over a few days.
Cooking: Chicken and SNOW pea stir fry
Day 5:
Go enjoy the snow!
Day 1:
English: Letter V - focus on writing letter correctly. Use printables (link in week 1) or lesson in workbook.
Math: Fourteen
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 21
Health: GGS Body Care Book 4: Look at me, How does it feel?
Social Studies: Where in the world gets the most snow on average? Are there places where there is always snow? Help your child do some research to find answers to questions they may have about snow around the world.
Art: Snowflake necklace - inspired by Disney's Frozen
Day 2:
English: Learn to read program
Math: Snowball estimation - Use a Ziploc bag, or clear glass jar. Place some marshmallows inside. Have the child guess how many are in there, then allow them to count. Make sure you don't put more in there then they are able to count.
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 22
Health: GGS Body Care Book 4: Dancing with your feelings, Picture feelings
Science: Make crystal snowflakes
Music: Falling snow Karaoke
Day 3:
English: Read this book or another appropriate book about snow.
Math: Symmetry - use snow flake shapes to teach symmetry. Reinforce the idea by giving the student a symmetrical shape (heart, circle, octagon), fold it in half, and allow them to place stickers or glue shapes onto the shape and making it symmetrical.
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 23
Health: GGS Body Care book 4: Spinning spiders, Look at them
Social Studies: Heart map
Art: Pattern block snow flakes - Download this template, and examples can be seen under #3 on this site.
Day 4:
English: Write a creative story about snow, snowflakes, or snowy weather.
Math: Snowball counting (All clipart from Microsoft Word)
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 24
Health: GGS Body Care book 4: Family activity 2
Science: Make a snow gauge - you may or may not be able to measure today, if you don`t get a snow storm, so just as we did with the pinecone weather chart, track it over a few days.
Cooking: Chicken and SNOW pea stir fry
Day 5:
Go enjoy the snow!
Week 23: Dinosaurs
Day 1:
English: Letter W - focus on writing letter correctly. Use printables (link in week 1) or lesson in workbook.
Math: Fifteen
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 25
Health: GGS Body Care Book 4: Herd, Flock, and Pride, Taking a census
Social Studies: What different types of Dinosaurs existed? Use these fact cards and discuss facts you would like to cover.
Art: Dinosaur silhouette
Day 2:
English: Learn to read program
Math: Cut and colour printable - shape recognition
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 26
Health: GGS Body Care Book 4: Family Traditions slideshow
Science: Make your own fossils
Music: Dinosaur song
Day 3:
English: Read this book, or other appropriate book.
Math: Sixteen
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 27
Health: GGS Body Care book 4: Puzzles, puppets and playthings, Family Relationships
Social Studies: Where did Dinosaurs live?
Art: Painted Dinosaurs
Day 4:
English: Write a story about dinosaurs - a day with dinosaurs, your favourite, a day in the life of a dinosaur.
Math: Dinosaur addition - start with smaller numbers, and as your student gets the hang of addition, use slightly bigger numbers. Don't overwhelm them, since addition can be difficult.
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 28
Health: GGS Body Care book 4: Family fun, Family activity 3
Science: Dinosaur excavation
Cooking: Fossil cookies
Day 5:
Virtual dinosaur field trip. If you are able to, you may want to check out a museum with dinosaur fossils, if you have one in your area and within your budget.
Day 1:
English: Letter W - focus on writing letter correctly. Use printables (link in week 1) or lesson in workbook.
Math: Fifteen
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 25
Health: GGS Body Care Book 4: Herd, Flock, and Pride, Taking a census
Social Studies: What different types of Dinosaurs existed? Use these fact cards and discuss facts you would like to cover.
Art: Dinosaur silhouette
Day 2:
English: Learn to read program
Math: Cut and colour printable - shape recognition
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 26
Health: GGS Body Care Book 4: Family Traditions slideshow
Science: Make your own fossils
Music: Dinosaur song
Day 3:
English: Read this book, or other appropriate book.
Math: Sixteen
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 27
Health: GGS Body Care book 4: Puzzles, puppets and playthings, Family Relationships
Social Studies: Where did Dinosaurs live?
Art: Painted Dinosaurs
Day 4:
English: Write a story about dinosaurs - a day with dinosaurs, your favourite, a day in the life of a dinosaur.
Math: Dinosaur addition - start with smaller numbers, and as your student gets the hang of addition, use slightly bigger numbers. Don't overwhelm them, since addition can be difficult.
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 28
Health: GGS Body Care book 4: Family fun, Family activity 3
Science: Dinosaur excavation
Cooking: Fossil cookies
Day 5:
Virtual dinosaur field trip. If you are able to, you may want to check out a museum with dinosaur fossils, if you have one in your area and within your budget.
Week 24: Ocean
Day 1:
English: Letter X - focus on writing letter correctly. Use printables (link in week 1) or lesson in workbook.
Math: Seventeen
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 29
Health: GGS Body Care Book 4: Playing with friends
Social Studies: Land and water on Maps and globes
Art: Painted sea shells
Day 2:
English: Read McGuffey reader Lesson 1.
Math: Shell memory math game
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 30
Health: GGS Body Care Book 4: Tug-Of-War
Science: Make waves in a bottle
Music: The underwater song
Day 3:
English: Read this book, or other appropriate book.
Math: Eighteen
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 31
Health: GGS Body Care book 4: With a little help
Social Studies: Research and observe jobs that involve the Ocean - eg. Marine Biologist, Ship captain, etc.
Art: Handprint mermaid
Day 4:
Cooking: Sea turtle breakfast waffle
English: Write a creative story about the ocean, ocean life, a day on or in the ocean.
Math: Counting backwards from 10
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 32
Health: GGS Body Care book 4: Row, Row, Row your boat
Science: What dissolves in water?
Day 5:
Since you may or may not be able to get to see an ocean in person, you could rent a documentary from the library, go see another body of water, or watch an ocean movie. It's entirely up to what you can manage this week. (Netflix, Blue planet, Episode 1)
Day 1:
English: Letter X - focus on writing letter correctly. Use printables (link in week 1) or lesson in workbook.
Math: Seventeen
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 29
Health: GGS Body Care Book 4: Playing with friends
Social Studies: Land and water on Maps and globes
Art: Painted sea shells
Day 2:
English: Read McGuffey reader Lesson 1.
Math: Shell memory math game
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 30
Health: GGS Body Care Book 4: Tug-Of-War
Science: Make waves in a bottle
Music: The underwater song
Day 3:
English: Read this book, or other appropriate book.
Math: Eighteen
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 31
Health: GGS Body Care book 4: With a little help
Social Studies: Research and observe jobs that involve the Ocean - eg. Marine Biologist, Ship captain, etc.
Art: Handprint mermaid
Day 4:
Cooking: Sea turtle breakfast waffle
English: Write a creative story about the ocean, ocean life, a day on or in the ocean.
Math: Counting backwards from 10
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 32
Health: GGS Body Care book 4: Row, Row, Row your boat
Science: What dissolves in water?
Day 5:
Since you may or may not be able to get to see an ocean in person, you could rent a documentary from the library, go see another body of water, or watch an ocean movie. It's entirely up to what you can manage this week. (Netflix, Blue planet, Episode 1)
Week 25: Fire Safety
Day 1:
English: Letter Y - focus on writing letter correctly. Use printables (link in week 1) or lesson in workbook.
Math: Nineteen
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 33
Health: GGS Body Care Book 4: Imaginary friends
Social Studies: Fire safety pledge bookmarks
Art: Fireman paper cup puppet
Day 2:
English: Read McGuffey Reader Lesson 2.
Math: Fire safety patterns
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 34
Health: GGS Body Care Book 4: No bullies allowed
Science: Balloon Rockets
Music: A song about Fire Safety
Day 3:
English: Read this book about fire safety, or any other appropriate book.
Math: Twenty
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 35
Health: GGS Body Care book 4: Family activity 4
Social Studies: Practice fire safety crawl
Art: Paper lanterns
Day 4:
English: Write a story about fire SAFETY and what you have learned.
Math: This seems like a pretty simple activity, but it is very important. Teach your child to dial 9-1-1, and discuss when and ONLY when they should call this number. Here is a practice phone.
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 36
Science: Living vs. Non-living
Cooking: Oven baked tacos
Day 5:
You can visit a fire department if you wish, but there is a lesson and trip scheduled in week 31 - community helpers week.
Day 1:
English: Letter Y - focus on writing letter correctly. Use printables (link in week 1) or lesson in workbook.
Math: Nineteen
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 33
Health: GGS Body Care Book 4: Imaginary friends
Social Studies: Fire safety pledge bookmarks
Art: Fireman paper cup puppet
Day 2:
English: Read McGuffey Reader Lesson 2.
Math: Fire safety patterns
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 34
Health: GGS Body Care Book 4: No bullies allowed
Science: Balloon Rockets
Music: A song about Fire Safety
Day 3:
English: Read this book about fire safety, or any other appropriate book.
Math: Twenty
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 35
Health: GGS Body Care book 4: Family activity 4
Social Studies: Practice fire safety crawl
Art: Paper lanterns
Day 4:
English: Write a story about fire SAFETY and what you have learned.
Math: This seems like a pretty simple activity, but it is very important. Teach your child to dial 9-1-1, and discuss when and ONLY when they should call this number. Here is a practice phone.
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 36
Science: Living vs. Non-living
Cooking: Oven baked tacos
Day 5:
You can visit a fire department if you wish, but there is a lesson and trip scheduled in week 31 - community helpers week.
Week 26: Transportation
Day 1:
English: Letter Z - focus on writing letter correctly. Use printables (link in week 1) or lesson in workbook.
Math: Review numbers 13-20
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 37
Health: GGS Body Care Book 4: weather floor Memory game
Social Studies: Maps and traffic symbols
Art: Airplane craft
Day 2:
English: Read McGuffey Reader Lesson 3.
Math: Transportation math
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 38
Health: GGS Body Care Book 4: Once a little boy
Science: SME page 35 - can we make it move?
Music: Transportation song playlist
Day 3:
English: Read This emergent reader about transportation, or a library book such as Things that go.
Math: Transportation math (pack from day 2)
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 39
Health: GGS Body Care book 4: Give it a try
Social Studies: Maps and models of neighbourhoods
Art: Garbage truck craft
Day 4:
English: Write a creative story about different types of transportation. eg. I rode a train, then got on a plane, then took a boat.
Math: Transportation math (pack from day 2)
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 40
Health: GGS Body Care book 4: Moving
Science: SME page 26 - What is metal like?
Cooking: one pot pasta
Day 5:
Take a visit to a museum which has older modes of transportation displayed.
Day 1:
English: Letter Z - focus on writing letter correctly. Use printables (link in week 1) or lesson in workbook.
Math: Review numbers 13-20
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 37
Health: GGS Body Care Book 4: weather floor Memory game
Social Studies: Maps and traffic symbols
Art: Airplane craft
Day 2:
English: Read McGuffey Reader Lesson 3.
Math: Transportation math
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 38
Health: GGS Body Care Book 4: Once a little boy
Science: SME page 35 - can we make it move?
Music: Transportation song playlist
Day 3:
English: Read This emergent reader about transportation, or a library book such as Things that go.
Math: Transportation math (pack from day 2)
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 39
Health: GGS Body Care book 4: Give it a try
Social Studies: Maps and models of neighbourhoods
Art: Garbage truck craft
Day 4:
English: Write a creative story about different types of transportation. eg. I rode a train, then got on a plane, then took a boat.
Math: Transportation math (pack from day 2)
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 40
Health: GGS Body Care book 4: Moving
Science: SME page 26 - What is metal like?
Cooking: one pot pasta
Day 5:
Take a visit to a museum which has older modes of transportation displayed.
Week 27: Rainbows
Day 1:
English: ABC order and letter review - choose an alphabet dot-to-dot, flashcards, written review, whatever interests your student.
Math: Pennies
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 41
Health: GGS Body Care Book 4: Changing families
Social Studies: Months of the year
Art: Rainbow window decorations
Day 2:
English: Read McGuffey Reader lesson 4.
Math: Nickels
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 42
Health: GGS Body Care Book 4: Building changes
Science: Density of liquids
Music: Rainbow colours song
Day 3:
English: Read your favourite rainbow book - we chose this one.
Math: Dimes
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 43
Health: GGS Body Care book 4: Family activity 5
Social Studies: Continue to learn months of the year, review from Day 1.
Art: Rainbow bead necklace
Day 4:
English: Write a creative story about a rainbow. Why do you love rainbows?
Math: Rainbow cloud addition
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 44
Science: Fun with colours
Cooking: rainbow fruit kabobs
Day 5:
Colours of the rainbow scavenger hunt - preferably outdoors.
Day 1:
English: ABC order and letter review - choose an alphabet dot-to-dot, flashcards, written review, whatever interests your student.
Math: Pennies
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 41
Health: GGS Body Care Book 4: Changing families
Social Studies: Months of the year
Art: Rainbow window decorations
Day 2:
English: Read McGuffey Reader lesson 4.
Math: Nickels
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 42
Health: GGS Body Care Book 4: Building changes
Science: Density of liquids
Music: Rainbow colours song
Day 3:
English: Read your favourite rainbow book - we chose this one.
Math: Dimes
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 43
Health: GGS Body Care book 4: Family activity 5
Social Studies: Continue to learn months of the year, review from Day 1.
Art: Rainbow bead necklace
Day 4:
English: Write a creative story about a rainbow. Why do you love rainbows?
Math: Rainbow cloud addition
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 44
Science: Fun with colours
Cooking: rainbow fruit kabobs
Day 5:
Colours of the rainbow scavenger hunt - preferably outdoors.
Week 28: Dr. Seuss
Read one Dr. Seuss book each day
Day 1: Cat in the Hat
English: beginning consonants
Math: Review of penny, nickel and dime
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 45
Health: GGS Body Care Book 4: Living or not, What happens when it dies? (When someone you love dies)
Social Studies: Why should we never let strangers in our house? Based on what we learn in Cat in the Hat. You can use this link for some pointers.
Art: Cat in the Hat photo prop
Day 2: The Lorax
English: Read The Lorax
Math: Use this Learn to draw the Lorax page to create a sequencing activity. Then your student can practice drawing the lorax if they wish.
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 46
Health: GGS Body Care Book 4: Remembering the good things, Feeling Sorrow
Science: SME page 32 - what sound does it make?
Music: Let it grow - from the Lorax, How bad can I be? (If you have time, you could watch the whole movie. It is very musical)
Day 3: One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish
English: Read one fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish
Math: Review of money
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 47
Health: GGS Body Care book 4: The cemetery, Life and Death
Social Studies: What do we learn from today's story? Read it again if necessary and discuss how we should accept everyone despite their appearances - after all, a fish is a fish, no matter how small.
Art: Handprint fish art
Day 4: Green eggs and ham
English: Create your own Dr. Seuss style story with a made up place, and made up creatures. Encourage rhyming.
Math: Green food sort with introduction to venn diagrams
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 48
Health: GGS Body Care book 4: Family activity 6
Science: SME page 25 - What is this material?
Cooking: Green devilled eggs and "ham" -No recipe on this page, but it's not hard to get the idea. If you're not a egg boiling pro, check this link for a no fail way to ensure perfect boiled eggs.
Day 5:
Visit the Library to choose any Dr. Seuss books you didn`t read this week. If you can`t make it to the Library, or in addition to a book, you could watch one of many Dr. Seuss movies. This resource is good for Horton Hears a Who.
Read one Dr. Seuss book each day
Day 1: Cat in the Hat
English: beginning consonants
Math: Review of penny, nickel and dime
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 45
Health: GGS Body Care Book 4: Living or not, What happens when it dies? (When someone you love dies)
Social Studies: Why should we never let strangers in our house? Based on what we learn in Cat in the Hat. You can use this link for some pointers.
Art: Cat in the Hat photo prop
Day 2: The Lorax
English: Read The Lorax
Math: Use this Learn to draw the Lorax page to create a sequencing activity. Then your student can practice drawing the lorax if they wish.
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 46
Health: GGS Body Care Book 4: Remembering the good things, Feeling Sorrow
Science: SME page 32 - what sound does it make?
Music: Let it grow - from the Lorax, How bad can I be? (If you have time, you could watch the whole movie. It is very musical)
Day 3: One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish
English: Read one fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish
Math: Review of money
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 47
Health: GGS Body Care book 4: The cemetery, Life and Death
Social Studies: What do we learn from today's story? Read it again if necessary and discuss how we should accept everyone despite their appearances - after all, a fish is a fish, no matter how small.
Art: Handprint fish art
Day 4: Green eggs and ham
English: Create your own Dr. Seuss style story with a made up place, and made up creatures. Encourage rhyming.
Math: Green food sort with introduction to venn diagrams
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 48
Health: GGS Body Care book 4: Family activity 6
Science: SME page 25 - What is this material?
Cooking: Green devilled eggs and "ham" -No recipe on this page, but it's not hard to get the idea. If you're not a egg boiling pro, check this link for a no fail way to ensure perfect boiled eggs.
Day 5:
Visit the Library to choose any Dr. Seuss books you didn`t read this week. If you can`t make it to the Library, or in addition to a book, you could watch one of many Dr. Seuss movies. This resource is good for Horton Hears a Who.
Week 29: Birds
Day 1:
English: Beginning consonants - page 24 and 25 of this pack are helpful. Save the vowel pages for week 31
Math: Shaping patterns
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 49
Health: GGS Body Care Book 5: My home
Social Studies: Make a chart (you can do this in Microsoft word) with the names of each province and territory with their bird. Use this site as a resource.
Art: Make a bird bath
Day 2:
English: Read McFuffey Reader lesson 5.
Math: Ordering birds, largest to smallest
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 50
Health: GGS Body Care Book 5: Where Am I?
Science: How do birds build a nest?
Music: Stick and feather tambourines
Day 3:
English: Read your favourite bird book - this is our choice.
Math: Counting by 5s
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 51
Health: GGS Body Care book 5: Where do other people live?
Social Studies: Choose your provincial bird - ours, the common loon - and find the answers to the questions on this page.
Art: Make a bird feeder - using a toilet paper roll, or a peeled apple, peanut butter (or other medium if someone has allergies) and bird seed. Spread the peanut butter on the toilet paper roll/apple, then roll in bird seed. Tie a ribbon through the top of the roll and hang it so it will be visible to the child. Make sure to keep it somewhere squirrels can't get to it, because they'll destroy it quickly!
Day 4:
English: Write a creative story about birds - a day as a bird, building a nest, hatching from an egg, flying, etc.
Math: Spin and graph with angry birds - 3 choices of this game are given. Choose what is appropriate.
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 52:
Health: GGS Body Care book 5: Neighbourhood watch
Science: SME page 15 - Is it light or heavy?
Cooking: Chicken and quinoa rissoles
Day 5:
Take a day trip to a provincial park to go bird watching. You can usually check online to see what types of birds are at the different parks. Do research before hand, and try to create an information pack about the most popular birds.
Day 1:
English: Beginning consonants - page 24 and 25 of this pack are helpful. Save the vowel pages for week 31
Math: Shaping patterns
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 49
Health: GGS Body Care Book 5: My home
Social Studies: Make a chart (you can do this in Microsoft word) with the names of each province and territory with their bird. Use this site as a resource.
Art: Make a bird bath
Day 2:
English: Read McFuffey Reader lesson 5.
Math: Ordering birds, largest to smallest
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 50
Health: GGS Body Care Book 5: Where Am I?
Science: How do birds build a nest?
Music: Stick and feather tambourines
Day 3:
English: Read your favourite bird book - this is our choice.
Math: Counting by 5s
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 51
Health: GGS Body Care book 5: Where do other people live?
Social Studies: Choose your provincial bird - ours, the common loon - and find the answers to the questions on this page.
Art: Make a bird feeder - using a toilet paper roll, or a peeled apple, peanut butter (or other medium if someone has allergies) and bird seed. Spread the peanut butter on the toilet paper roll/apple, then roll in bird seed. Tie a ribbon through the top of the roll and hang it so it will be visible to the child. Make sure to keep it somewhere squirrels can't get to it, because they'll destroy it quickly!
Day 4:
English: Write a creative story about birds - a day as a bird, building a nest, hatching from an egg, flying, etc.
Math: Spin and graph with angry birds - 3 choices of this game are given. Choose what is appropriate.
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 52:
Health: GGS Body Care book 5: Neighbourhood watch
Science: SME page 15 - Is it light or heavy?
Cooking: Chicken and quinoa rissoles
Day 5:
Take a day trip to a provincial park to go bird watching. You can usually check online to see what types of birds are at the different parks. Do research before hand, and try to create an information pack about the most popular birds.
Week 30: Gardens
Day 1:
English: Ending consonant sounds - give this word wheel a try
Math: Graphing
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 53
Health: GGS Body Care Book 5: Holes, Caves and Nests
Social Studies: Why are gardens and flowers important to the environment?
Art: garden rock caterpillar
Day 2:
English: Read McGuffey Reader lesson 6.
Math: Graphing
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 54
Health: GGS Body Care Book 5: Celebrating home
Science: SME page 21 - How do seeds grow?
Music: Using plastic eggs, fill them with seeds and tape two plastic spoons around them - as seen here.
Day 3:
English: Read this book, or other appropriate book.
Math: Flower math with circles - You can make this more complicated with addition, or whatever you feel is up to your child's level.
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 55
Health: GGS Body Care book 5: Family activity 1
Social Studies: How were sunflowers used hundreds of years ago, and still useful today? Check out our facts page, and discuss.
Art: Patio stone craft
Day 4:
English: Write a creative story about what you'd like to have in a garden, gardening, or what it is like to be a flower/plant.
Math: Bump in the garden - 2 player game
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 56
Science: SME page 22 - Can you find the seeds?
Cooking: Garden fresh vegetarian lasagna
Day 5:
Visit a greenhouse, choose at least one plant and allow your student to plant it, and make it their responsibility to care for it. If it is too cold still, re-use a rotisserie chicken container, put some soil in the bottom, and plant seeds. put the top on and it acts as a temporary greenhouse.
Day 1:
English: Ending consonant sounds - give this word wheel a try
Math: Graphing
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 53
Health: GGS Body Care Book 5: Holes, Caves and Nests
Social Studies: Why are gardens and flowers important to the environment?
Art: garden rock caterpillar
Day 2:
English: Read McGuffey Reader lesson 6.
Math: Graphing
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 54
Health: GGS Body Care Book 5: Celebrating home
Science: SME page 21 - How do seeds grow?
Music: Using plastic eggs, fill them with seeds and tape two plastic spoons around them - as seen here.
Day 3:
English: Read this book, or other appropriate book.
Math: Flower math with circles - You can make this more complicated with addition, or whatever you feel is up to your child's level.
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 55
Health: GGS Body Care book 5: Family activity 1
Social Studies: How were sunflowers used hundreds of years ago, and still useful today? Check out our facts page, and discuss.
Art: Patio stone craft
Day 4:
English: Write a creative story about what you'd like to have in a garden, gardening, or what it is like to be a flower/plant.
Math: Bump in the garden - 2 player game
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 56
Science: SME page 22 - Can you find the seeds?
Cooking: Garden fresh vegetarian lasagna
Day 5:
Visit a greenhouse, choose at least one plant and allow your student to plant it, and make it their responsibility to care for it. If it is too cold still, re-use a rotisserie chicken container, put some soil in the bottom, and plant seeds. put the top on and it acts as a temporary greenhouse.
Week 31: Community helpers
Day 1:
English: Vowel sounds - Use pack from week 29
Math: Thinking skills
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 57
Health: GGS Body Care Book 5: Solving the safety puzzle
Social Studies: Community helpers A-Z (scroll part way down the page)
Art: Community Helper hats and badges craft
Day 2:
English: Read McGuffey Reader Lesson 7.
Math: Thinking skills
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 58
Health: GGS Body Care Book 5: Safety Community
Science: SME page 34 What makes it work?
Music: People who live in our community, Community helpers
Day 3:
English: Read This emergent reader about community helpers, or choose a book from the library.
Math: Thinking skills
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 59
Health: GGS Body Care book 5: Fighting Fire Field trip
Social Studies: Jobs
Art: Community helper puppets
Day 4:
English: Write a story about a community helper, or several. Choose anything from mail carrier, chef, police, paramedic, doctor, baker, etc.
Math: Community helper Roll and Tally - You only need 2 pages of this pack to complete the activity.
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 60
Health: GGS Body Care book 5: Police Please
Science: Homemade hand sanitizer (like at the doctor`s office!)
Cooking: Wild mushroom flank steak poblano tacos
Day 5:
No additional field trips this week, or you can move the day 3 field trip to today instead.
Day 1:
English: Vowel sounds - Use pack from week 29
Math: Thinking skills
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 57
Health: GGS Body Care Book 5: Solving the safety puzzle
Social Studies: Community helpers A-Z (scroll part way down the page)
Art: Community Helper hats and badges craft
Day 2:
English: Read McGuffey Reader Lesson 7.
Math: Thinking skills
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 58
Health: GGS Body Care Book 5: Safety Community
Science: SME page 34 What makes it work?
Music: People who live in our community, Community helpers
Day 3:
English: Read This emergent reader about community helpers, or choose a book from the library.
Math: Thinking skills
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 59
Health: GGS Body Care book 5: Fighting Fire Field trip
Social Studies: Jobs
Art: Community helper puppets
Day 4:
English: Write a story about a community helper, or several. Choose anything from mail carrier, chef, police, paramedic, doctor, baker, etc.
Math: Community helper Roll and Tally - You only need 2 pages of this pack to complete the activity.
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 60
Health: GGS Body Care book 5: Police Please
Science: Homemade hand sanitizer (like at the doctor`s office!)
Cooking: Wild mushroom flank steak poblano tacos
Day 5:
No additional field trips this week, or you can move the day 3 field trip to today instead.
Week 32: Spring
Day 1:
English: Review of short vowels - Pack from week 29
Math: Spring memory
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 1
Health: GGS Body Care Book 5: Arrival of the ambulance
Social Studies: Daylight Savings time
Art: Sun catcher
Day 2:
English: Spring into sight words game.
Math: Spring addition
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 2
Health: GGS Body Care Book 5: We've got your number
Science: Why do we need sunscreen?
Music: Choose a few of these songs to sing together and learn the words. Use some of the instruments you have created so far to play along.
Day 3:
English: Read your favourite Spring book - this is our choice.
Math: Spring roll and colour numbers
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 3
Health: GGS Body Care book 5: Family activity 2
Social Studies: Since the weather is (hopefully) warming up now, it is important to learn about street signs when walking around the neighbourhood. We have covered basic street signs already, but it is important to review to make sure your student understands. Perhaps while outside for the movement lesson today, try to double up the lesson by looking at different street signs in your area.
Art: Wind chimes
Day 4:
English: Write a creative story about your favourite thing about spring! Baby animals, butterflies, flowers, rain, etc.
Math: Spring skip counting
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 4
Science: How does water move through plants? - we used white carnations, but celery works too!
Cooking: Chinese SPRING rolls
Day 5:
Spring time scavenger hunt - download this list.
Day 1:
English: Review of short vowels - Pack from week 29
Math: Spring memory
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 1
Health: GGS Body Care Book 5: Arrival of the ambulance
Social Studies: Daylight Savings time
Art: Sun catcher
Day 2:
English: Spring into sight words game.
Math: Spring addition
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 2
Health: GGS Body Care Book 5: We've got your number
Science: Why do we need sunscreen?
Music: Choose a few of these songs to sing together and learn the words. Use some of the instruments you have created so far to play along.
Day 3:
English: Read your favourite Spring book - this is our choice.
Math: Spring roll and colour numbers
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 3
Health: GGS Body Care book 5: Family activity 2
Social Studies: Since the weather is (hopefully) warming up now, it is important to learn about street signs when walking around the neighbourhood. We have covered basic street signs already, but it is important to review to make sure your student understands. Perhaps while outside for the movement lesson today, try to double up the lesson by looking at different street signs in your area.
Art: Wind chimes
Day 4:
English: Write a creative story about your favourite thing about spring! Baby animals, butterflies, flowers, rain, etc.
Math: Spring skip counting
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 4
Science: How does water move through plants? - we used white carnations, but celery works too!
Cooking: Chinese SPRING rolls
Day 5:
Spring time scavenger hunt - download this list.
Week 33: Rainforest
Here is a resource for parents - part way down the page is a chart which has good info about tropical and temperate rain forests, as well as a map a little further down.
Day 1:
English: Short vowel word find
Math: Use a geoboard to recreate these shapes. There are plenty of DIY tutorials to make one, you can purchase one, or you can use this online one.
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 5
Health: GGS Body Care Book 5: Roll a helper
Social Studies: Where are rainforests located around the world? Where is the largest?
Art: Jaguar craft and poem
Day 2:
English: Use these word wall cards as sight word practice. Leave them up for the week. Weekly Bible Reading.
Math: Rainforest counting worksheet
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 6
Health: GGS Body Care Book 5: Accordion book of doctors and nurses
Science: Homemade lava lamp
Music: The layers of the Rainforest song - See this printable about rainforest layers
Day 3:
English: Read these books, or other appropriate book. A rainforest Habitat, Rainforest Animals
Math: Rainforest cover up
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 7
Health: GGS Body Care book 5: Far and Near
Social Studies: Who calls the rainforest home? What animals live there? Here is an article about one.
Art: Toucan art
Day 4:
English: Write a creative story about the rainforest!
Math: Measure the rainforest - Print this page. Use small 1cm blocks, or if your student is able, use a ruler, and measure both how tall and how wide each rainforest image is. (All clipart from Microsoft word)
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 8
Health: GGS Body Care book 5: A hearing test
Science: Ivory soap explosion
Cooking: Rasta Pasta (not rainforest themed, but they serve it at the Rainforest café)
Day 5:
Since you likely can't get to a rainforest, take a lunch/dinner trip to Rainforest Café if you can.
Season 3, Episode 11 of Magic School Bus is an alternative if you can't get to the rainforest Café. You may also find some documentaries online (Disney's Chimpanzee), or on Netflix.
Here is a resource for parents - part way down the page is a chart which has good info about tropical and temperate rain forests, as well as a map a little further down.
Day 1:
English: Short vowel word find
Math: Use a geoboard to recreate these shapes. There are plenty of DIY tutorials to make one, you can purchase one, or you can use this online one.
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 5
Health: GGS Body Care Book 5: Roll a helper
Social Studies: Where are rainforests located around the world? Where is the largest?
Art: Jaguar craft and poem
Day 2:
English: Use these word wall cards as sight word practice. Leave them up for the week. Weekly Bible Reading.
Math: Rainforest counting worksheet
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 6
Health: GGS Body Care Book 5: Accordion book of doctors and nurses
Science: Homemade lava lamp
Music: The layers of the Rainforest song - See this printable about rainforest layers
Day 3:
English: Read these books, or other appropriate book. A rainforest Habitat, Rainforest Animals
Math: Rainforest cover up
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 7
Health: GGS Body Care book 5: Far and Near
Social Studies: Who calls the rainforest home? What animals live there? Here is an article about one.
Art: Toucan art
Day 4:
English: Write a creative story about the rainforest!
Math: Measure the rainforest - Print this page. Use small 1cm blocks, or if your student is able, use a ruler, and measure both how tall and how wide each rainforest image is. (All clipart from Microsoft word)
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 8
Health: GGS Body Care book 5: A hearing test
Science: Ivory soap explosion
Cooking: Rasta Pasta (not rainforest themed, but they serve it at the Rainforest café)
Day 5:
Since you likely can't get to a rainforest, take a lunch/dinner trip to Rainforest Café if you can.
Season 3, Episode 11 of Magic School Bus is an alternative if you can't get to the rainforest Café. You may also find some documentaries online (Disney's Chimpanzee), or on Netflix.
Week 34: Butterflies/Caterpillars
Day 1:
English: Rhyming pairs in workbook
Math: Butterfly addition
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 9
Health: GGS Body Care Book 5: Visit the dentist
Social Studies: Check this site which tracks monarch butterfly migration. Note where they have been sighted, where they travel to and from, how long it takes them. What types of plants do butterflies use to reproduce?
Art: Butterfly mobile
Day 2:
English: Read McGuffey reader lesson 8.
Math: Intro to subtraction
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 10
Health: GGS Body Care Book 5: Dogs need doctors too
Science: Butterfly life cycle - Watch this video of a monarch butterfly, complete this worksheet.
Music: Butterfly butterfly
Day 3:
English: Read a butterfly book - this is our choice.
Math: Butterfly life cycle sequencing
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 11
Health: GGS Body Care book 5: Family Activity 3
Social Studies: What are natural predators of butterflies?
Art: Butterfly clay
Day 4:
English: Write a creative story about butterflies. What colours would you be if you were a butterfly? Where would you fly to?
Math: Equal shares with butterflies
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 12
Health: GGS Body Care book 5: Shoes, Soap and Soup
Science: Make your own Rock candy - just like a butterfly changes, so can sugar!
Cooking: Butterfly pasta salad
Day 5:
Check out a butterfly conservatory.
Day 1:
English: Rhyming pairs in workbook
Math: Butterfly addition
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 9
Health: GGS Body Care Book 5: Visit the dentist
Social Studies: Check this site which tracks monarch butterfly migration. Note where they have been sighted, where they travel to and from, how long it takes them. What types of plants do butterflies use to reproduce?
Art: Butterfly mobile
Day 2:
English: Read McGuffey reader lesson 8.
Math: Intro to subtraction
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 10
Health: GGS Body Care Book 5: Dogs need doctors too
Science: Butterfly life cycle - Watch this video of a monarch butterfly, complete this worksheet.
Music: Butterfly butterfly
Day 3:
English: Read a butterfly book - this is our choice.
Math: Butterfly life cycle sequencing
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 11
Health: GGS Body Care book 5: Family Activity 3
Social Studies: What are natural predators of butterflies?
Art: Butterfly clay
Day 4:
English: Write a creative story about butterflies. What colours would you be if you were a butterfly? Where would you fly to?
Math: Equal shares with butterflies
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 12
Health: GGS Body Care book 5: Shoes, Soap and Soup
Science: Make your own Rock candy - just like a butterfly changes, so can sugar!
Cooking: Butterfly pasta salad
Day 5:
Check out a butterfly conservatory.
Week 35: Frogs
Day 1:
English: Colour word recognition
Math: Colours - to help reinforce word recognition for colours
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 13
Health: GGS Body Care Book 5: Bag it, Box it
Social Studies: Where do frogs live? What types of frogs are there around the world? Print a world map, and print out a few different frogs. Glue them onto the map where they live. View this interactive map on PBS.org.
Art: Origami jumping frog
Day 2:
English: Read McGuffey Reader Lesson 9.
Math: Frog subtraction introduction
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 14
Health: GGS Body Care Book 5: Places to shop
Science: The Frog's life cycle
Music: Froggy Froggy
Day 3:
English: Read a frog book - this is our choice.
Math: Leaping frog subtraction
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 15
Health: GGS Body Care book 5: Mail Order and More
Social Studies: Myths about frogs around the world - kiss a frog, turn into a prince,
Art: Frog on a lily pad
Day 4:
English: Read this Frog life cycle book, or find one from the Library.
Math: Froggy math game
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 16
Health: GGS Body Care book 5: Ways to pay
Science: SME page 23, Where does it live?
Cooking: Cheesy vegetable crockpot soup
Day 5:
Take a trip to a stream to hunt for tadpoles/frogs. Encourage children who want to try to catch any to be gentle, and put them back quickly.
Day 1:
English: Colour word recognition
Math: Colours - to help reinforce word recognition for colours
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 13
Health: GGS Body Care Book 5: Bag it, Box it
Social Studies: Where do frogs live? What types of frogs are there around the world? Print a world map, and print out a few different frogs. Glue them onto the map where they live. View this interactive map on PBS.org.
Art: Origami jumping frog
Day 2:
English: Read McGuffey Reader Lesson 9.
Math: Frog subtraction introduction
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 14
Health: GGS Body Care Book 5: Places to shop
Science: The Frog's life cycle
Music: Froggy Froggy
Day 3:
English: Read a frog book - this is our choice.
Math: Leaping frog subtraction
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 15
Health: GGS Body Care book 5: Mail Order and More
Social Studies: Myths about frogs around the world - kiss a frog, turn into a prince,
Art: Frog on a lily pad
Day 4:
English: Read this Frog life cycle book, or find one from the Library.
Math: Froggy math game
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 16
Health: GGS Body Care book 5: Ways to pay
Science: SME page 23, Where does it live?
Cooking: Cheesy vegetable crockpot soup
Day 5:
Take a trip to a stream to hunt for tadpoles/frogs. Encourage children who want to try to catch any to be gentle, and put them back quickly.
Week 36: Zoo
Day 1:
English: Word recognition, people, Things, sight words
Math: Zoo count by 2s
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 17
Health: GGS Body Care Book 5: Grow, Create, Repair and Reuse
Social Studies: Animals and their babies
Art: Monkey craft - there are tons of other zoo crafts you can try, but my daughter loves monkeys!
Day 2:
English: Read McGuffey Reader lesson 10.
Math: Zoo count by 5s
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 18
Health: GGS Body Care Book 5: Family activity 4
Science: Make slime
Music: We're going to the zoo
Day 3:
English: Read a book about the zoo - this is our choice.
Math: Zoo count by 10s
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 19
Health: GGS Body Care book 5: Who in the family does it
Social Studies: Learn about your local/area zoo - special exhibits, what animals are there, etc. When we go to the zoo, we make a "zoo passport" with pictures of animals. When we see the animal, we write down some facts. We learned. Today is a good chance to make one!
Art: Printable lion mask
Day 4:
English: Create a story about the zoo - life in the zoo, working or visiting the zoo, escaping the zoo, etc.
Math: Zoo math activities - complete some today and if you'd like, take some for the drive to the zoo tomorrow.
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 20
Health: GGS Body Care book 5: Helping on the inside
Science: SME Page 18 - Do all living things reproduce?
Cooking: Giraffe swiss roll
Day 5:
Take a trip to a zoo.
Day 1:
English: Word recognition, people, Things, sight words
Math: Zoo count by 2s
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 17
Health: GGS Body Care Book 5: Grow, Create, Repair and Reuse
Social Studies: Animals and their babies
Art: Monkey craft - there are tons of other zoo crafts you can try, but my daughter loves monkeys!
Day 2:
English: Read McGuffey Reader lesson 10.
Math: Zoo count by 5s
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 18
Health: GGS Body Care Book 5: Family activity 4
Science: Make slime
Music: We're going to the zoo
Day 3:
English: Read a book about the zoo - this is our choice.
Math: Zoo count by 10s
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 19
Health: GGS Body Care book 5: Who in the family does it
Social Studies: Learn about your local/area zoo - special exhibits, what animals are there, etc. When we go to the zoo, we make a "zoo passport" with pictures of animals. When we see the animal, we write down some facts. We learned. Today is a good chance to make one!
Art: Printable lion mask
Day 4:
English: Create a story about the zoo - life in the zoo, working or visiting the zoo, escaping the zoo, etc.
Math: Zoo math activities - complete some today and if you'd like, take some for the drive to the zoo tomorrow.
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 20
Health: GGS Body Care book 5: Helping on the inside
Science: SME Page 18 - Do all living things reproduce?
Cooking: Giraffe swiss roll
Day 5:
Take a trip to a zoo.
Week 37: Food Guide/Healthy living
Day 1:
English: Word recognition action words and descriptions in workbook (page 161-164). Weekly Book study.
Math: Polly want a snack? Provide student with healthy snack choices and skewers. Have them make patterns, call out directions (eg. place 2 grapes, 1 piece of watermelon, 2 strawberries, and 1 banana slice) or practice snack addition and subtraction.
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 21
Health: GGS Body Care Book 5: Helping on the outside
Social Studies: Create a healthy eating plan based on the Canada food guide.
Art: Have child choose one picture from each food group to paste on a paper plate. You could use ones from clip art, look online or pictures from supermarket flyers.
Day 2:
English: Read McGuffey reader, Lesson 11.
Math: Based on your healthy eating plan created yesterday, use math skills to practice determining how much of each food group they should be eating. If possible, use real food so students can get a clear visual of what they need to stay healthy.
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 22
Health: GGS Body Care Book 5: how does it work
Science: Making Raisins
Music: Superfoodalicious
Day 3:
English: Read a book about healthy eating - this is our choice.
Math: Explain nutrition labels on packaged foods - Specifically pay attention to serving size. At this age, students may not have the skill set to understand the rest of the terms on the label, but they should know what a serving is. Knowing this, and being able to sort healthy food from junk food will help them make smart choices.
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 23
Health: GGS Body Care book 5: Handy helper
Social Studies: Create a "Be active" guide to accompany your healthy eating plan.
Art: Food group placemat - there is an example (and free printable) here, but try to have your student create their own unique placemat which shows all of the food groups. When they are done, you can laminate it so they can have it to remind them at each meal to eat healthy.
Day 4:
English: Write a story about healthy eating - your favourite healthy foods, finding healthy foods at the grocery store, or perhaps what would happen if you didn't eat healthy foods!
Math: Food prices - Have your student use flyers to make a list of healthy foods, as well as a list of unhealthy foods. Once they've completed their list, have them take note of the prices in the flyer. Help them to add up the total cost healthy vs. unhealthy. This helps put into perspective that food costs a lot of money and should not be wasted. Also, unhealthy food is very expensive, so it should be eaten rarely or never, not everyday.
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 24
Health: GGS Body Care book 5: Helping at school (optional)
Science: How does food change when you cook it? Slice it? Stir it? Line up different foods and try steaming, frying, mixing, or chopping it. Try using things you will be using in your cooking class.
Cooking: Turkey quinoa meatballs with whole grain pasta and a side of roasted veggies.
Day 5:
Take a trip to the grocery store. Let the child choose healthy foods on their own. Allow them to point out the unhealthy foods.
Day 1:
English: Word recognition action words and descriptions in workbook (page 161-164). Weekly Book study.
Math: Polly want a snack? Provide student with healthy snack choices and skewers. Have them make patterns, call out directions (eg. place 2 grapes, 1 piece of watermelon, 2 strawberries, and 1 banana slice) or practice snack addition and subtraction.
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 21
Health: GGS Body Care Book 5: Helping on the outside
Social Studies: Create a healthy eating plan based on the Canada food guide.
Art: Have child choose one picture from each food group to paste on a paper plate. You could use ones from clip art, look online or pictures from supermarket flyers.
Day 2:
English: Read McGuffey reader, Lesson 11.
Math: Based on your healthy eating plan created yesterday, use math skills to practice determining how much of each food group they should be eating. If possible, use real food so students can get a clear visual of what they need to stay healthy.
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 22
Health: GGS Body Care Book 5: how does it work
Science: Making Raisins
Music: Superfoodalicious
Day 3:
English: Read a book about healthy eating - this is our choice.
Math: Explain nutrition labels on packaged foods - Specifically pay attention to serving size. At this age, students may not have the skill set to understand the rest of the terms on the label, but they should know what a serving is. Knowing this, and being able to sort healthy food from junk food will help them make smart choices.
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 23
Health: GGS Body Care book 5: Handy helper
Social Studies: Create a "Be active" guide to accompany your healthy eating plan.
Art: Food group placemat - there is an example (and free printable) here, but try to have your student create their own unique placemat which shows all of the food groups. When they are done, you can laminate it so they can have it to remind them at each meal to eat healthy.
Day 4:
English: Write a story about healthy eating - your favourite healthy foods, finding healthy foods at the grocery store, or perhaps what would happen if you didn't eat healthy foods!
Math: Food prices - Have your student use flyers to make a list of healthy foods, as well as a list of unhealthy foods. Once they've completed their list, have them take note of the prices in the flyer. Help them to add up the total cost healthy vs. unhealthy. This helps put into perspective that food costs a lot of money and should not be wasted. Also, unhealthy food is very expensive, so it should be eaten rarely or never, not everyday.
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 24
Health: GGS Body Care book 5: Helping at school (optional)
Science: How does food change when you cook it? Slice it? Stir it? Line up different foods and try steaming, frying, mixing, or chopping it. Try using things you will be using in your cooking class.
Cooking: Turkey quinoa meatballs with whole grain pasta and a side of roasted veggies.
Day 5:
Take a trip to the grocery store. Let the child choose healthy foods on their own. Allow them to point out the unhealthy foods.
Week 38: Caring for the Earth
Day 1:
English: Left to right, right to left
Math: Energy saving maze
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 25
Health: GGS Body Care Book 5: Family activity 5
Social Studies: Recycling - how we can do our part to save the Earth. (I don't recommend teaching young children to pick up garbage because they don't always know how to discern whether something is dangerous or not, so focus on WHY we recycle and put trash in it's place, encouraging them to do their part not to create litter.)
Art: Coffee filter planets - using regular flattened coffee filters, have children colour a planet with green and blue markers. Using an eye dropper or a small spray bottle, drop or spray the filter with water and watch the colours merge together.
Day 2:
English: Read McGuffey reader lesson 12.
Math: How many jars can we recycle?
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 26
Health: GGS Body Care Book 5: In my world
Science: SME Page 24 - Is it tidy?
Music: I am the Earth
Day 3:
English: Read The Earth Book or other appropriate book, such as this.
Math: Recycling at the beach
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 27
Health: GGS Body Care book 5: Respect my space
Social Studies: Make a map of the community and find routes to places your child goes to.
Art: Our planet -Styrofoam balls, green and blue paint, disposable cup. Rest the ball on the cup and allow child to paint their Earth. When it is dry, find a place to hang it from the ceiling.
Day 4:
English: Write a story about all the things you enjoy about the Earth.
Math: Recycling maze
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 28
Health: GGS Body Care book 5: Don't waste it, dump it or pollute it
Science: Playing with gravity
Cooking: Make your favourite sugar cookie recipe (or the Pillsbury premade dough), then decorate them as planet Earth.
Day 5:
Today, take a nature walk, and take pictures of beautiful features of our planet Earth.
Day 1:
English: Left to right, right to left
Math: Energy saving maze
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 25
Health: GGS Body Care Book 5: Family activity 5
Social Studies: Recycling - how we can do our part to save the Earth. (I don't recommend teaching young children to pick up garbage because they don't always know how to discern whether something is dangerous or not, so focus on WHY we recycle and put trash in it's place, encouraging them to do their part not to create litter.)
Art: Coffee filter planets - using regular flattened coffee filters, have children colour a planet with green and blue markers. Using an eye dropper or a small spray bottle, drop or spray the filter with water and watch the colours merge together.
Day 2:
English: Read McGuffey reader lesson 12.
Math: How many jars can we recycle?
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 26
Health: GGS Body Care Book 5: In my world
Science: SME Page 24 - Is it tidy?
Music: I am the Earth
Day 3:
English: Read The Earth Book or other appropriate book, such as this.
Math: Recycling at the beach
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 27
Health: GGS Body Care book 5: Respect my space
Social Studies: Make a map of the community and find routes to places your child goes to.
Art: Our planet -Styrofoam balls, green and blue paint, disposable cup. Rest the ball on the cup and allow child to paint their Earth. When it is dry, find a place to hang it from the ceiling.
Day 4:
English: Write a story about all the things you enjoy about the Earth.
Math: Recycling maze
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 28
Health: GGS Body Care book 5: Don't waste it, dump it or pollute it
Science: Playing with gravity
Cooking: Make your favourite sugar cookie recipe (or the Pillsbury premade dough), then decorate them as planet Earth.
Day 5:
Today, take a nature walk, and take pictures of beautiful features of our planet Earth.
Week 39: Farm
Day 1:
English: Capital letters, Writing your name
Math: Piggy shape graph
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 29
Health: GGS Body Care Book 5: Stash the Trash
Social Studies: Look at a map of your area. Map out where there are local farms, and what type of farms they are. Google maps will help you find some farms in your area.
Art: Paper plate cow
Day 2:
English: Read McGuffey reader lesson 13.
Math: Farm animal sort and graph
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 30
Health: GGS Body Care Book 5: Teaching others
Science: SME page 17 - Do you look like your parents?
Music: Farm songs
Day 3:
English: Read your favourite farm book - this is our choice.
Math: Farm game board
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 31
Health: GGS Body Care book 5: Reduce and Renew
Social Studies: Why are farms and farmers important? Down on the Farm video.
Art: Bubble wrap sheep
Day 4:
English: Write a creative story about a farm - Life on the farm, working as a farmer, your favourite animals, etc.
Math: Farm animals above and below - following directions
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 32
Health: GGS Body Care book 5: Family activity 6
Science: Make butter from heavy whipping cream - take turns if possible. Use a tracking sheet to record how much liquid you used, how many turns it took to turn into butter, and how much butter you ended up with at the end.
Cooking: Using local, farm fresh ingredients when possible, make a healthy dinner. We opted for this chicken soup.
Day 5:
If possible, visit a farm of choice today.
Day 1:
English: Capital letters, Writing your name
Math: Piggy shape graph
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 29
Health: GGS Body Care Book 5: Stash the Trash
Social Studies: Look at a map of your area. Map out where there are local farms, and what type of farms they are. Google maps will help you find some farms in your area.
Art: Paper plate cow
Day 2:
English: Read McGuffey reader lesson 13.
Math: Farm animal sort and graph
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 30
Health: GGS Body Care Book 5: Teaching others
Science: SME page 17 - Do you look like your parents?
Music: Farm songs
Day 3:
English: Read your favourite farm book - this is our choice.
Math: Farm game board
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 31
Health: GGS Body Care book 5: Reduce and Renew
Social Studies: Why are farms and farmers important? Down on the Farm video.
Art: Bubble wrap sheep
Day 4:
English: Write a creative story about a farm - Life on the farm, working as a farmer, your favourite animals, etc.
Math: Farm animals above and below - following directions
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 32
Health: GGS Body Care book 5: Family activity 6
Science: Make butter from heavy whipping cream - take turns if possible. Use a tracking sheet to record how much liquid you used, how many turns it took to turn into butter, and how much butter you ended up with at the end.
Cooking: Using local, farm fresh ingredients when possible, make a healthy dinner. We opted for this chicken soup.
Day 5:
If possible, visit a farm of choice today.
Week 40: Graduation!
Day 1:
English: Writing your address, and phone number. This should be review by now, since we already covered this in Social studies.
Math: In my house counting
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 33
Social Studies:
Art: Make a paper bag kite
Day 2:
English: Read McGuffey reader Lesson 14.
Math: Spend this week reviewing math from the year.
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 34
Science: SME page 37 - I know what happens
Music: Kindergarten graduation Dynamite
Day 3:
English: Read a book about graduation! This is our choice.
Math: Spend this week reviewing math from the year.
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 35
Social Studies: Learn a Kindergarten poem
Art: Make a graduation hat for photos day 5!
Day 4:
English: Write a story about your school year, what you hope to do next year, what you look forward to over your break (if you are taking one), or what your favourite part of the year was!
Math: Spend this week reviewing math from the year.
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 36
Science: Go fly your kite!
Cooking: Graduation cap pops
Day 5:
Have a graduation celebration today! Take an end of year photo, give your student a graduation certificate!
Day 1:
English: Writing your address, and phone number. This should be review by now, since we already covered this in Social studies.
Math: In my house counting
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 33
Social Studies:
Art: Make a paper bag kite
Day 2:
English: Read McGuffey reader Lesson 14.
Math: Spend this week reviewing math from the year.
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 34
Science: SME page 37 - I know what happens
Music: Kindergarten graduation Dynamite
Day 3:
English: Read a book about graduation! This is our choice.
Math: Spend this week reviewing math from the year.
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 35
Social Studies: Learn a Kindergarten poem
Art: Make a graduation hat for photos day 5!
Day 4:
English: Write a story about your school year, what you hope to do next year, what you look forward to over your break (if you are taking one), or what your favourite part of the year was!
Math: Spend this week reviewing math from the year.
Movement: FTF Core Lesson 36
Science: Go fly your kite!
Cooking: Graduation cap pops
Day 5:
Have a graduation celebration today! Take an end of year photo, give your student a graduation certificate!