1. Topic-
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"I Can Build"
THEME 6
Construction Zone
Houghton-Mifflin PREK Curriculum |
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2. Content-
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SUBJECT MATTER-
*Taken from The Creative Curriculum Areas of Focus-
Learning & Problem Solving
Logical Thinking (Math Skills)
Representation & Symbolic Thinking
Listening & Speaking
Reading & Writing
KEY VOCABULARY-
build, construction, machine, tool, carves, measures, longer, shorter,
machine, repair, leather, needle, shoemaker, tattered |
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3. Goals: Aims/Outcomes-
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Children will explore making and building things.
AZ EARLY LEARNING STANDARDS TO BE COVERED THIS WEEK-
LANGUAGE & LITERACY STANDARD-
Strand 2: Pre-reading Process
- Vocabulary Development
- Comprehending Stories
MATHEMATICS STANDARD-
Strand 4: Geometry and Measurement
*Spatial Relationships & Geometry
*Measurement
SCIENCE STANDARD-
Strand 1: Inquiry
*Observations, Questions, and Hypotheses
* Investigation
*Analysis & Conclusions
*Communication
SOCIAL STUDIES STANDARD-
Strand 2: World History
*Diversity (Contemporary World)
Strand 5: Economics
*Foundations of Economics
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4. Objectives-
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Given the Theme for the Week- "I Can Build," the children will:
compare the lengths and heights of objects,
explore simple machines,
learn about the kinds of work people do using tools
by participating in a variety of "I Do, We Do, & You Do" activities
throughout the week. |
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5. Materials and Aids-
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BOOKS-
"Alphabet Under Construction"
"Building A Road"
"The Elves & The Shoemaker"
INTERACTIVE SITES-
www.fisher-price.com
www.pppst.preschool
wwww.lego.com
www.funschool.kaboose.com
MATERIALS-
Template for ABC Caterpillar, construction paper, crayons, glue
Bowls for Construction Hats, Snack items to "Build an Edible Road"-
graham crackers,mini marshmallows, oreo/chocolate pudding mixture
Elves & Shoemaker Coloring Book copied for each student |
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6. Procedures/Methods-
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A. Introduction-
TUES- Gather children to ABC Carpet, read "Alphabet Under Construction"
Think/Talk Time
WED- Gather children, read "Building A Road" Think/Talk Time
THURS- Gather children, show video of "The Elves & The Shoemaker"
Think/Talk Time |
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B. Development-
TUES- Teach/Sing Theme Song- "The Construction Zone"
WED- Sing/Act Out- "Building A Road"
THURS- Sing/Act Out- "Making Shoes"
*Words Attached & Sent Home |
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C. Practice-
TUES- Interactive Site-
www.fisher-price.com Play "Trio Builder"
WED- www.ppst.com/preschool- Play "Castle Constructor"
THURS- www.funschool.kaboose.com- Play Built for Fun- "Stacker"
www.lego.com- Play "Creative Builder" |
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D. Independent Practice-
TUES- Each child will color, cut & glue his/her ABC Caterpillar
spelling his/her first name.
WED- Each child will color & wear his/her construction hard hat and
make & eat his/her own edible road!*Using ingredients listed in the
Materials section.
THURS- Each child will color his/her own coloring book of
"The Elves & The Shoemaker" |
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E. Accommodations (Differentiated Instruction)-
| Teacher/Peer Modeling, Allow ample time to complete projects/activities,
1 to 1 and small group assistance |
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F. Checking for understanding-
| Teacher will ask questions throughout and encourage responses from
each child to ensure understanding. *Checklist/Rating Scale will also
be completed on each child to use for assessment. |
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G. Closure-
The children will gather back to carpet each day to share/discuss
their completed project.
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7. Evaluation-
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| Observation/Informal Assessments- inputting this information into-
The Creative Curriculum Developmental Continuum for Ages 3-5 Program
& into IEP Goals Chart for those children who have IEPs. |
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