Hibernation, Migration and Adaptation

Continuation of Hibernation, Migration and Adaptation

Letter of the week is L

Monday

Literacy:  Writing letters that say I love you.  (no journals)

Math:  The number 20, counting 20 and grouping in tens

Art:  Paper bag cave

Science:  Exploring animal fat using shortening

Music:  Hibernation song and Alligators all Around

Book:  Bear Snores On

Tuesday

Literacy:  These are 5 things I like….

Math:  The number 30, counting to 30 and grouping in tens/math centers

Art: squirrel preparing for winter

Science: Animals using their sense of smell to find food

Music:  Hibernation and Alligators All Around

Book:  Nuts To You

Wednesday

Literacy:  A yummy lollipop.

Math:  The number 40, counting to 40 and grouping in tens / math centers

Art:  Migrating Canadian geese

Science:  exploring feathers and flight

Music:  Hibernation and  One Was Johnny

Book:  How Do Birds Find Their Way

Thursday

Literacy:  I listen to ________.

Math:  The number 50, counting to 50 and grouping in tens/ math centers

Art:  Birdcake

Science:  Bird nests in winter

Music: Fall is Here and Once Was Johnny

Book:  Flute’s Journey

Friday

Literacy:  I once lost my __________.

Math:  Sorting legos by color and brick size/ comparing

Art: Forest animals scenery

Science:  Shorter days and longer nights

Music:  Winter is Here/ Once was Johnny

Book: Animals in Winter

3/4 Class Schedule: We're Going on a Bear Hunt!

Monday

Alphabet: Letter Mm (M is for Macaroni)

Fine Motor: Vertical and Diagonal Writing Strokes

Art: Forest Trees

Math: Fall Gnome Counting Games

Science: Making Clean Mud

Tuesday

Alphabet: Letter Mm (M is for Macaroni)

Fine Motor: Vertical and Diagonal Writing Strokes

Art: Snowflakes

Math: Fall Gnome Counting Games

Science: Making Clean Mud

Wednesday

Alphabet: Letter Mm (M is for Marshmallow)

Fine Motor: Vertical and Diagonal Writing Strokes

Art: Bear Cave

Math: Fall Gnome Pattern Games

Science: Making Clean Mud

Thursday

Alphabet: Letter Mm (M is for Monkey)

Fine Motor: Vertical and Diagonal Writing Strokes

Art: Bear Masks

Math: Fall Number Train

Science: Making Clean Mud

Friday

Alphabet: Letter Mm (M is for Mountain)

Fine Motor: Vertical and Diagonal Writing Strokes

Art: Binoculars

Math: Fall Number Train

Science: Making Clean Mud

 

3/4 Schedule: Hibernation

Monday
Alphabet: Letter Ll
Literature: Animals in Winter by Herrietta Bancroft
Art: Owl Art
Math: Counting & Sorting Bears
Centers: Forest Animal Sensory Play
Music: Sleeping Bears Song

Tuesday

Alphabet: Letter Ll
Literature: Where Do I Sleep?
Art: Owl Art
Math: Counting & Sorting Bears
Centers: Forest Animal Sensory Play
Music: Sleeping Bears Song

Wednesday

Alphabet: Letter Ll
Literature: We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Hellen Oxenbury
Art: Bears in Caves
Math: Counting and Sorting Seeds
Centers: Playdough Caves
Music: Hibernation (Song) 

Thursday

Alphabet: Letter Ll
Literature: Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson
Art: Leafy Hedgehog
Math: Counting and Sorting Seeds
Centers: Recycled Art Sculptures
Music: Hi-bernation! (Song)
 
Friday
Alphabet: Letter Ll
Literature: Hibernation Station
Art: Hibernating Bear Craft
Math: Animal Matching
Centers: Recycled Art Sculptures
Music: Hi-bernation! (Song)

Adaptations, Migration and Hibernation ~ Ms. Salouma's class

Week of November 26-30  Animal Adaptations, Migration and Hibernation

Letter of the week is K

Throughout the week we’ll act out Going on A Bear Hunt and play other games related to hibernation.

Monday

Literacy:  My kite. 

Math:  tracing numbers  11-15 with stamp pad

Art:  How animals prepare for winter book

Science:  Foraging (foraging snack game)

Music:  Hibernation song

Go to Sleep, Little Groundhog 

Tuesday

Literacy: I I would kiss my parents _______times.

Math:  tracing numbers 11-15 with stamping

Art:  Hibernation Station  (please send a shoebox in)

Science:  Animal adapting to winter (foraging, body changes)

Music:  Hibernation Song

Good Night, Baby Bear

Wednesday

Literacy: I am kind when I _________.

Math: counting seeds in groups of 5

Art: Animals hibernating picture

Science:  What is hibernation

Music:  Animal hibernation using simon says and music

Time to Sleep

Thursday

Literacy: I keep ______in a special box.

Math:  Top It number recognition game

Art: Bear in a cave using a variety of materials.

Science: Exploring animal fat

Music: Animal hibernation with Simon says and music

Animals in Winter

Friday

Literacy:  A crown for a king.

Math:  Top It number recognition game

Art: Bear Cave using grocery bags  (Please bring a small stuffed animal)

Science:  Exploring Animal fat

Music: Hibernation/Foraging freeze dance

How Do Bears Sleep

2/3 Class Schedule: Hibernation

Monday

Alphabet: Letter Ll

Literature: Animals in Winter by Herrietta Bancroft

Art: Bear Caves

Math: Counting Beds

Fine Motor: Play-dough Sleepers

Music: Hibernation (Song)

Tuesday

Alphabet: Letter Ll

Literature: Animals in Winter by Herrietta Bancroft

Art: Tempera Ice Paint

Math: Counting Beds

Fine Motor: Play-dough Sleepers

Music: Hibernation (Song)

Wednesday

Alphabet: Letter Ll

Literature: We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Hellen Oxenbury

Art: What Kind of Bed?

Math: Animal Matching

Fine Motor: Cutting with Scissors

Music: Hibernation (Song)

Thursday

Alphabet: Letter Ll

Literature: Bear Snores on by Karma Wilson

Art: Egg Carton Caves

Math: Animal Matching

Fine Motor: Cutting with Scissors

Music: Hi-bernation! (Song)

Friday

Alphabet: Letter Ll

Literature: Bear Snores on by Karma Wilson

Art: Animals Made From Shapes

Math: Animal Matching

Fine Motor: Cutting with Scissors

Music: Hi-bernation! (Song)

Songs:

Hibernation Song (sung to the tune of Frere Jacques)

Fill in the blank with a hibernation animal name and repeat for all!




________ are sleeping. ________ are sleeping.

All winter long! All winter long!

Sleeping all through winter is called hibernation.

They're snug and warm. Snug and warm.





Hi-bernation! (sung to the tune of Alouette)



Hibernation. Time for Hibernation. Hibernation. Time for a deep sleep.

In the winter where's the bear? Sleeping for weeks in its lair. Where's the bear? In its lair. OH! O! O! O!

Hibernation. Time for Hibernation. Hibernation. Time for a deep sleep.

In the winter where's the frog? Sleeping by a pond or log. Where's the frog? Pond or log. Oh! o, o, o!



continue with

In the winter where's the snake? In the mud beneath the lake.


In the winter where's the bat? In a cave is where its at.

All School Schedule: Celebrating Thanksgiving

The whole school will be working together for the next three days to cook and decorate for our thanksgiving luncheons. The 2/3 class luncheon will be on Monday. The 3/4 class and PM Preschool luncheon will be on Tuesday. The 4/5 class luncheon will be on Wednesday. Luncheons will be held from 12:00-1:00 each day. We hope that you can join us. Happy Thanksgiving!

PM Preschool and Enrichment Class Schedule

Monday, Math/Science Class: Tree Life

• What's Chlorophyll?
• Taking Chlorophyll From Leaves Experiment
• Leaf Patterns/Sorting
• Oxygen, H2O, and Carbon Dioxide
• Leaf Math Game

Tuesday:

Letter: K

Literacy: Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert

Art: Foil Leaf Rubbing

Math: Leaf Number Matching

Fine Motor: Leaf Lacing

Music: All the Leaves Are Falling Down (London Bridge Tune)

Wednesday, Literacy Class: Silly Sally by Audrey Wood

• Paper Bag Pig Puppets
• Tumbling, Somersaults, and Head Stands!
• Paper Doll Sally
• Silly Sand Art
• Silly Frames

Thursday:

Letter: K

Literacy: Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf  by Lois Ehlert

Art: Leaf Water Coloring

Math: Leaf Number Matching

Fine Motor: Leaf Sticks

Music: Five Red Leaves

Friday, Math/Science Class: Tree Life

• What is Photosynthesis?
• Photosynthesis Experiment
• Identifying the Different Kinds of Trees
• Oak Tree Life Cycle Cards
• Baking Tree Ring Cookies