Resources / Activity
Tune: “Row, Row, Row Your Boat”Help, help, help your friendsHelp them every dayFind a way to help them outThen go off to playHelp, help, help your friendsHelp them every dayTie their shoe or find the
Show photographs of different community helpers, and describe for the children the job each person does. Include pictures of some family members at their jobs as well.
One child is the “Mama Hen.” As the Mama Hen hides her eyes, choose another child to be the “chick.” Give the chick a small object that makes a peeping sound, such as a dog's squeaking toy.
Recite and model this fingerplay with the children. Use voice inflection to emphasize the word "my" throughout the fingerplay.Here is my book. I can open it wide (Hold palms together, open wide.
Tune: “Row, Row, Row Your Boat”Here we are todayWe're gonna play a game When I point to youPlease say your name
Provide paper towel tubes, wrapping paper tubes or long PVC pieces that toy cars and small balls can fit through. Give the children time to play and let them explore how to use the items.
Using pictures of animals and vehicles, discuss which one goes the fastest, farthest or slowest. This could be done in small group.
During outdoor time, use a box lid and take the pet hermit crabs outdoors. Provide a table and challenge the children to create a maze using small rocks, twigs and leaves. Have the children predict the path they will take.
Cut one hexagon into trapezoids and triangles. Invite the children to use those pieces to fill in another hexagon of the same size. This can be done in small group.
Do a picture walk through the book The Big Honey Hunt by Stan Berenstain and Jan Berenstain. Then provide each child with a sentence strip with several honey pots drawn.
Write each child's name on a piece of paper and place it around the classroom. Have all the children find their names. Have pictures next to their names until they begin to recognize their names without seeing the picture.
Provide up to three counting bears. Hide the bears under a small bowl. Quickly remove the bowl then immediately re-cover the bears. Ask the children, “How many are there?” Change the number of bears and play again.
Jump, jump, jumpJump, jump, jumpJump, jump, jumpHiddy-hey, hiddy-hoTurn around, turn aroundTip tip toe, tip tip toeMarch, march, marchRun in place, run in placeReach up high, reach down low, re
Hide objects under a blanket or scarf. Encourage the infant to move the blanket or scarf to find the hidden object.
Place stuffed animals around the classroom for the children to find. As they search, model by asking, “Where's the bunny?” Encourage them to repeat the question.
Play hide-and-seek, and have the children count out loud when they are the seeker.
Recite the chant using the children's names and clap out each of the syllables.
Under direct supervision, while the infant is in his/ her high-chair or at the table, provide him/her with a bowl and a variety of large pom-poms.
Play this game with a partner. One child holds a hand behind his/her back and then brings it back in front, with one to five fingers extended. The second child counts the fingers, gently touching each one.
Show the children how to “high five.” Explain that is what to do if you want to congratulate someone or let someone know he/she has done a good job. High five the children when they have accomplished a task. Encourage them to high five each other.
