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AT A GLANCEFocus Question 1What names do we need to know at school?Vocabulary—English: children’sneighborhoodnames, interest areas, lost, family, skills, portrait, beehiveDay 1Interest AreasAll: basic materialsDay 2All: basic materialsSpanish: sevecindariopierdan, familia, destrezas, retrato familiar, colmenaDay 3All: basic materialsDay 4All: basic materialsDay 5Art: mirrors; collage materialsMake Time for Outdoor ExperiencesIntroducing the PlaygroundQuestion of the DayLarge GroupCan you find your name andput it on the board?Have you ever lost something?Rhyme: “Humpty Dumpty”Discussion and Shared Writing:Our NamesMaterials: Intentional TeachingCard SE04, “Actively Listeningto Children”; IntentionalTeaching Card SE07,“Good-Byes”; Mighty Minutes81, “Humpty Dumpty”; rawegg in shell; Mighty Minutes78, “Hello Friends”; name cardswith children’s picturesRead-AloudA Pocket for CorduroyDid Humpty Dumpty dance,or did he crack?Do you know how to use this?(Display a magnifying glass orinteresting classroom item.)Do you know the name of thisplace? (Display a picture of the frontof the school.)Rhyme: Write the poem,“Three Little Kittens,” onchart paper.Rhyme: “Let’s Make a Cake”Movement: Bounce, Bounce,Poem: “Move to the Beat”Discussion and SharedWriting: Family Namesin the ClassroomMaterials: none“Let’s Make a Cake”; alphabetcards; Anansi and His Children;Mighty Minutes 40, “Clap aFriend’s Name”BounceDiscussion and SharedWriting: Finding Our NamesDiscussion and Shared Writing:Materials: Mighty Minutes 83,Names of Interesting Things inthe ClassroomMaterials: Mighty Minutes 30,“Bounce, Bounce, Bounce”; picturesof objects in the classroomDiscussion and Shared Writing:Names of Places in the SchoolMaterials: Mighty Minutes 91,“Move to the Beat”; drum;digital camera Take the children on a short tour of theplayground. Each day, talk with the children about a specificarea of the playground. Explain basic safetyrules, e.g., tricycles must stay on the path.Family Partnerships Invite family members to join the class for awalk around the school on day 5. Ask families to bring in family photos todisplay in the classroom. Invite families to access the eBook,Anansi and His Children.Wow! Experiences Day 5: A walk around the school to learn thenames of different placesLove Is a FamilyQuinito, Day and NightLove Is a FamilyWemberly WorriedBook Discussion Card 20(first read-aloud)Outdoor supervision is especiallyimportant during the first few weeksof school, as children learn theirway around the area and exploreSmall GroupIntroducing Interest AreasIntroducing Interest Areas:Introducing Interest AreasIntroducing Interest AreasIntroducing Interest AreasMighty Minutes 40, “Clap aFriend’s Name”Mighty Minutes 75, “Busy Bees”;basket of common classroom itemsMighty Minutes 81, “HumptyDumpty”; egg shakers or maracaseBook version of Anansiand His ChildrenMighty Minutes Mighty Minutes 30, “Bounce,Bounce, Bounce”Mighty Minutes 30, “Bounce,Bounce, Bounce” 2016 Teaching Strategies, LLC. Teaching Strategies and The Creative Curriculum names and logos and Mighty Minutes name are registered trademarks of Teaching Strategies, LLC, Bethesda, MD.unfamiliar play structures.
AT A GLANCEBeginningFocusQuestionthe Year2What should we do if we get sad or scared at school?Vocabulary—English: tempo, real, pretend, scaredSpanish: ritmo, de verdad, de juguete, asustadoDay 1Interest AreasToys and Games: puzzlesDay 2Library: a personal journal for each child(newsprint pages with construction papercovers); variety of writing toolsDay 3Art: safety scissors (right- andleft-handed); paper; thick markerMake Time for Outdoor ExperiencesIntroducing Outdoor Materials Introduce toys and other materials that arefrequently used outside, e.g., balls, hulahoops, and dump trucks in the sandbox.Question of the DayLarge GroupHave you ever been sad?Have you ever been scared?What makes you happy?Family PartnershipsMovement: Dance With ScarvesRhyme: “Little Miss Muffet”Rhyme: “Two Plump Armadillos” Ask families to continue bringing infamily photos.Discussion and Shared Writing: Feeling SadDiscussion and Shared Writing:Discussion and Shared Writing:Feeling ScaredFeelings at Schoolfabric; The Kissing Hand; Intentional TeachingCard SE03, “Calm-Down Place”Materials: Mighty Minutes 90, “Little MissMuffet”; fake or paper spider; IntentionalTeaching Card LL39, “My Daily Journal”Materials: Mighty Minutes 44, “Two PlumpWemberly WorriedBook Discussion Card 20 (second read-aloud)The Kissing HandWemberly WorriedBook Discussion Card 20 (third read-aloud)Materials: music or drum; scarf or piece ofRead-AloudArmadillos”; Intentional Teaching Card SE06,“Talk About Feelings”; Intentional TeachingCard P08, “Cutting with Scissors” Talk to families whose children find itparticularly challenging to transitionfrom home to school in the morning. SeeIntentional Teaching Card SE07, “GoodByes,” for ideas on helping families creategood-bye rituals.English-language learnersPlan activities with family members ofEnglish-language learners. Encouragethem to use their home languages inthe classroom during the activities.Small GroupIntroducing Interest AreasIntroducing Interest AreasIntroducing Interest AreasThe presence of family members canhelp build children’s confidence insocial situations and their comfort inthe classroom.Mighty Minutes Mighty Minutes 87, “One, Two, BuckleMy Shoe”Mighty Minutes 46, “Strolling Throughthe Park”Mighty Minutes 46, “Strolling Throughthe Park” 2016 Teaching Strategies, LLC. Teaching Strategies and The Creative Curriculum names and logos and Mighty Minutes name are registered trademarks of Teaching Strategies, LLC, Bethesda, MD.
AT A GLANCEFocus Question 3What are our rules?Vocabulary—English: rule, resting position, question, recommendationSpanish: regla, posición de descanso, pregunta, recomendaciónDay 1Interest AreasBlocks: cars and trucksDay 2Dramatic Play: dress-upclothesDay 3Music and Movement:instruments; basketDay 4Music and Movement: instrumentsDay 5Library: books about familiesof A World of FamiliesLarge GroupDid you wash your handswhen you got to school?Would you like topaint today?What song shall we sing today?(Offer two choices.)How many fingers are on yourhand? Two or five?Have you ever seen someone? (Name the special skill oftoday’s visitor.)Song: “Mary Had aGame: Jack in the BoxChant: “Are You Ready?”Movement: Move to the BeatChant: “Are You Ready?”Discussion and SharedWriting: Writing the RulesDiscussion and SharedWriting: Playing InstrumentsDiscussion and Shared Writing:Discussion and Shared Writing:Family Member VisitMaterials: Mighty MinutesMaterials: Mighty Minutes 73,What Can We Do WithOur Hands?Materials: Mighty Minutes 91,“Are You Ready?”; several booksabout familiesLittle Lamb”Discussion and SharedWriting: Why We Have RulesMaterials: Mighty Minutes 13,“Simon Says”; digital camera74, “Jack in the Box”;Intentional Teaching CardSE09, “Big Rule, Little Rule”“Are You Ready?”; basket ofmusical instruments“Move to the Beat”; drum; MightyMinutes 26, “Echo Clapping”Materials: Mighty Minutes 73,A World of FamiliesCharlie AndersonBook Discussion Card 17(second read-aloud)Peeny Butter FudgeFamily Partnerships Invite a family member to visit theclassroom on day 5 to demonstratesomething special that she can do withher hands, e.g., play an instrument, makepottery, juggle, knit, or carve. Invite families to access the eBook,A World of Families. Day 5: Visit from a family member with aspecial skillCard LL54, “Asking Questions”Charlie AndersonBook Discussion Card 17(first read-aloud) Use Intentional Teaching Card P12,“Exploring Pathways.” Follow the guidanceon the card.Wow! ExperiencesMaterials for Large-GroupRoundup: Intentional TeachingRead-AloudOutdoor ExperiencesPhysical FunTechnology: eBook versionQuestion of the DayMake Time for Charlie AndersonBook Discussion Card 17(third read-aloud)English-language learnersEach family is unique, so you willneed to use a variety of ways toSmall GroupIntroducing Interest AreasOption 1: Modeling ClayOption 1: The Name GameOption 1: Can You Find It?Option 1: Can You Find It?Intentional Teaching CardM52, “Modeling Clay”(See card for equipment,ingredients, and recipe.)Intentional Teaching CardLL47, “The Name Game”;children’s names on sentencestrips; basket or othercontainer; blank strip of paperor index cardIntentional Teaching Card M51,“Can You Find It?”; commonclassroom objectsIntentional Teaching Card M51,“Can You Find It?”; commonclassroom objectsOption 2: Where Does It Belong?Option 2: Where Does It Belong?Intentional Teaching Card M51,“Can You Find It?”; commonclassroom objects; digital cameraIntentional Teaching Card M51,“Can You Find It?”; commonclassroom objects; digital cameraMighty Minutes 87, “One, Two,Buckle My Shoe”Mighty Minutes 87, “One, Two,Buckle My Shoe”Option 2: Black BeanCorn SaladMighty Minutes Mighty Minutes 94, “OldMacDonald”Intentional Teaching CardM53, “Black Bean Corn Salad”(See card for equipment,ingredients, and recipe.)Option 2: Making My NameMighty Minutes 94,“Old MacDonald”; realinstruments (optional)Mighty Minutes 44, “TwoPlump Armadillos”Intentional Teaching CardLL29, “Making My Name”;small, sturdy envelopes; lettermanipulatives; marker 2016 Teaching Strategies, LLC. Teaching Strategies and The Creative Curriculum names and logos and Mighty Minutes name are registered trademarks of Teaching Strategies, LLC, Bethesda, MD.communicate with the families in yourprogram. Over time, learn as muchas you can from and about them.Help each other understand culturaldifferences and encourage familymembers to share their interests andexpertise.
AT A GLANCEFocus Question 4When do things happen at school?Vocabulary—English: jalapeño, bagel, clock, scheduleSpanish: jalapeño, bagel, reloj, horarioDay 1Interest AreasMusic and Movement:rhythm sticksDay 2Toys and Games: interlocking buildingmaterials, e.g., LEGO bricks, star builders,and bristle blocksDay 3Discovery: collection of familiar classroomOutdoor ExperiencesTechnology: eBook version of Papi, HowPhysical Funitems; magnifying glassesMany Stars Are in the Sky?Question of the DayLarge GroupDo you know how this is used? (Display a pictureof a clock.)What do we do after snack? (Offer twochoices, e.g., go outside or take a nap.)What do we do when we first get to school?(Offer two choices, e.g., wash hands or takea nap.)Rhyme: “Hickory Dickory Dock”Rhyme: “Hickory Dickory Dock”Movement: Let’s Make LettersDiscussion and Shared Writing: Exploring BeatDiscussion and Shared Writing: Our ClassDiscussion and Shared Writing: Cues forMaterials: Mighty Minutes 80, “HickoryMaterials: Mighty Minutes 84, “Let’s MakeMaterials: Mighty Minutes 80, “Hickory DickoryDock”; real clock or watch; rhythm sticksScheduleDickory Dock”; numeral cards; classroomschedule with words and picturesTimes of the DayLetters”; Quinito, Day and Night; family photosof daily events; familiar classroom itemMaterials for Large-Group Roundup:Intentional Teaching Card LL46, “Storyboard”;photos of the children engaged in classroomactivities during the day; tape; constructionpaper; writing toolsRead-AloudSmall GroupJalapeño BagelsPeeny Butter FudgePapi, How Many Stars Are in the Sky?Option 1: Where’s the Beanbag?Option 1: Where’s the Beanbag?Option 1: The Long and Short of ItIntentional Teaching Card M56, “Where’s theBeanbag?”; beanbags; basket or tub; masking tapeIntentional Teaching Card M56, “Where’s theBeanbag?”; beanbags; basket or tub; maskingtapeIntentional Teaching Card M25, “The Longand Short of It”; container; pieces of ribbonor yarn (one per child)Intentional Teaching Card M55, “Stepping Stones”;masking tape or chalkOption 2: Stepping StonesOption 2: Morning, Noon, and NightIntentional Teaching Card M55, “SteppingStones”; masking tape or chalkIntentional Teaching Card M60, “Morning,Noon, & Night”; magazines; scissors; chartpaper; glue sticks; markersMighty Minutes 93, “Oh, Dear! What Can theMatter Be?”Mighty Minutes 25, “Freeze”; dance musicMighty Minutes 84, “Let’s Make Letters”Option 2: Stepping StonesMighty Minutes Make Time for 2016 Teaching Strategies, LLC. Teaching Strategies and The Creative Curriculum names and logos and Mighty Minutes name are registered trademarks of Teaching Strategies, LLC, Bethesda, MD. Use Intentional Teaching Card P16, “BodyPart Balance.” Follow the guidance on the card.Family Partnerships Ask families to bring in pictures of daily home lifeactivities, e.g., preparing a meal, washing dishes,brushing teeth, and reading stories. Invite families to access the eBook,Papi, How Many Stars Are in the Sky?
AT A GLANCEFocus Question 5Who works at our school?Vocabulary—English: neighborhoodSpanish: vecindarioDay 1Interest AreasMusic and Movement:beanbagsTechnology: eBook version ofThe Gingerbread ManDay 2Cooking: equipment,ingredients for selected recipe(Select an Intentional TeachingCard recipe, or ask a familymember to bring one.)Technology: eBook version ofNeighborhood SongQuestion of the DayLarge GroupTechnology: eBook version ofThe Gingerbread ManToys and Games: magnetic lettersTechnology: eBook version ofNeighborhood SongWhat does this person do at ourschool? (Display a picture of a schoolhelper and offer a choice betweentwo jobs.)Song: “Hello Bingo”Game: Busy BeesSong: “Let’s Clean Up!”Movement: Oh, Dear! What CanDiscussion and SharedWriting: Who Do You ThinkDiscussion and SharedWriting: Visit From a SchoolDiscussion and Shared Writing:the Matter Be?Visit From a School WorkerDiscussion and Shared Writing: TheWorkerMaterials: Mighty Minutes75, “Busy Bees”; MightyMinutes 31, “What’s Insidethe Box?”; box; tools thevisitor uses in his or her jobMaterials: Mighty Minutes82, “Let’s Clean Up!”; MightyMinutes 31, “What’s Inside theBox?”; box; tools the visitor usesin her jobMissing Gingerbread ManMaterials: Mighty Minutes 93, “Oh,Dear! What Can the Matter Be?”;note from the Gingerbread ManNeighborhood SongThe Gingerbread ManBook Discussion Card 13(second read-aloud)Neighborhood SongOption 1: GeoboardsOption 1: Alphabet CardsOption 1: Alphabet CardsOption 1: GingerbreadIntentional Teaching CardM21, “Geoboards”; geoboards;geobands; shape cards with oneshape on eachIntentional Teaching CardLL03, “Alphabet Cards”;alphabet cards; manipulativesIntentional Teaching Card LL03,“Alphabet Cards”; alphabetcards; manipulativesIntentional Teaching Card M54,“Gingerbread Cookies” (See card forequipment, ingredients, and recipe.)Option 2: D Is for DoorOption 2: D Is for DoorOption 2: Modeling ClayOption 2: Missing LidsIntentional Teaching CardLL48, “D Is for Door”;alphabet cards; tapeIntentional Teaching CardLL48, “D Is for Door”; alphabetcards; tapeIntentional Teaching Card M52,“Modeling Clay” (See card forequipment, ingredients, and recipe.)Mighty Minutes 58,“A-Hunting We Will Go”Mighty Minutes 82, “Let’s CleanUp!”Mighty Minutes 01, “The People inYour Neighborhood”Mighty Minutes 85, “Listen forYour Name”Outdoor ExperiencesPhysical Fun Use Intentional Teaching Card P11, “Jump the River.”Follow the guidance on the card. Invite a family member to visit the classroom on day2 and cook with the children. You may select one ofthe Intentional Teaching Card recipes for the guestto use, or invite the visitor to bring his own recipeand ingredients. Invite families to access the eBook, Neighborhood Song.Wow! Experiences Day 2: Visit from a school worker whose job relatesto food preparation or delivery Day 2: Visit from a family member to cook duringchoice time Day 3: Visit from a school worker whose job relatesto maintaining the school, keeping it clean, or bothMaterials for Large-GroupRoundup: a gingerbread manThe Gingerbread ManBook Discussion Card 13(first read-aloud)Intentional Teaching Card M58,“Missing Lids”; containers withlids of various sizes and shapesMake Time for Family PartnershipsDoes this man go to ourschool? (Display a picture of theGingerbread Man.)77, “Hello Bingo”; Kevin andHis DadMighty Minutes cups; measuring spoons; mixingspoons; whisksHave you seen this person atour school? (Display a pictureof a school worker.)Materials: Mighty MinutesSmall GroupSand and Water: measuringDay 4Does this person work at ourschool? (Display a picture ofa school worker or a characterwho does not work at school,such as a clown.)Works at Our School?Read-AloudDay 3 2016 Teaching Strategies, LLC. Teaching Strategies and The Creative Curriculum names and logos and Mighty Minutes name are registered trademarks of Teaching Strategies, LLC, Bethesda, MD.
AT A GLANCEFocus Question 6How do we make and keep friends? How can we be part of a group?Vocabulary—English: take turns, piñata, friends, microphoneDay 1Interest AreasToys and Games: geoboards;geobandsSpanish: turnarse, piñata, amigos, micrófonoDay 2Blocks: variety of block shapesDay 3Library: materials formaking cardsTechnology: eBook version ofCan you make this shape withyour hands? (Display a pictureof a triangle.)Library: books about friendsDay 5Art: play doughTechnology: eBook version ofDo you know what this is?(Display a picture of a piñata.)What do you like to do withyour friends? (Provide stickynotes for children to draw on.)Which book would you like toread today? (Display two booksabout friendship.)Make Time for Outdoor ExperiencesPhysical FunCrazy Pizza DayThe Gingerbread ManQuestion of the DayDay 4 Use Intentional Teaching Card P22,“Follow the Leader.” Follow the guidanceon the card.What should you do if you and afriend want the same toy? (Screamor take turns.) Emphasize taking turns at beingthe leader.Family PartnershipsLarge GroupSong: “Hello Friends”Game: Name CheerRhyme: “The Name Dance”Movement: Move to the BeatGame: Sorting SyllablesDiscussion and SharedWriting: Taking TurnsDiscussion and SharedWriting: FriendshipDiscussion and SharedWriting: FriendshipDiscussion and Shared Writing:Discussion and Shared Writing:Our Class BookConflict ResolutionMaterials: Mighty Minutes 78,Materials: Mighty MinutesMaterials: Mighty Minutes 60,Materials: Mighty Minutes 91,Materials: Mighty Minutes 95,“Hello Friends”; IntentionalTeaching Card P22, “Followthe Leader”; toy truck92, “Name Cheer”; lettercards; The Adventures of Gary& Harry; several unit blocksof different shapes“The Name Dance”; IntentionalTeaching Card SE19,“Friendship & Love Cards”“Move to the Beat”; drum; MightyMinutes 42, “Come Play With Me”;class book“Sorting Syllables”; three hulahoops; numerals 1, 2, 3; IntentionalTeaching Card SE08, “GroupProblem Solving” Invite family members to accompanythe group on the walk around the schoolnext week. Invite families to access the eBooks, TheGingerbread Man and Crazy Pizza Day.English-language learnersPlaying “Follow the Leader” is agood way to encourage all childrenRead-AloudSmall GroupMighty Minutes The Gingerbread ManBook Discussion Card 13(third read-aloud)Hooray, a Piñata!Too Many TamalesBook Discussion Card 21(first read-aloud)Crazy Pizza DayOption 1: BookmakingOption 1: BookmakingOption 1: BookmakingIntentional Teaching CardLL04, “Bookmaking”;cardboard or card stock; paper;pencils, crayons, or markers;bookbinding suppliesIntentional Teaching CardLL04, “Bookmaking”;cardboard or stock; paper;pencils, crayons, or markers;bookbinding suppliesIntentional Teaching CardLL04, “Bookmaking”;cardboard or card stock; paper;pencils, crayons, or markers;bookbinding suppliesOption 1: My Turn at theMicrophoneOption 2: Desktop PublishingOption 2: Desktop PublishingOption 2: Desktop PublishingIntentional Teaching CardLL02, “Desktop Publishing”;digital camera; computer; eachchild’s word bank; printer;paper; bookbinding suppliesIntentional Teaching CardLL02, “Desktop Publishing”;digital camera; computer; eachchild’s word bank; printer;paper; bookbinding suppliesIntentional Teaching CardLL02, “Desktop Publishing”;digital camera; computer; eachchild’s word bank; printer;paper; bookbinding suppliesIntentional Teaching Card SE10,“My Turn at the Microphone”;real or pretend microphone; videocamera or sound recording deviceMighty Minutes 96, “ThisOld Man”Mighty Minutes 42, “ComePlay With Me”Mighty Minutes 96, “ThisOld Man”Mighty Minutes 25, “Freeze”;dance musicIntentional Teaching Card SE10,“My Turn at the Microphone”;real or pretend microphoneOption 2: Recording My Turn atthe Microphone 2016 Teaching Strategies, LLC. Teaching Strategies and The Creative Curriculum names and logos and Mighty Minutes name are registered trademarks of Teaching Strategies, LLC, Bethesda, MD.Too Many TamalesBook Discussion Card 21(second read-aloud)Option 1: Nursery Rhyme CountIntentional Teaching Card M13,“Nursery Rhyme Count”; cottonballs or white pompoms; greenconstruction paper; numeral cardsOption 2: Bounce & CountIntentional Teaching Card M18,“Bounce & Count”; a variety ofballs that bounceMighty Minutes 42, “Come PlayWith Me”to participate as leaders in theclassroom. The activity does notrequire a strong English vocabulary.
AT A GLANCEMinistudyWhat sounds do we hear at school? Where do they come from?Vocabulary—English: sounds, texture, mystery, interview, observe, rememberDay 1Interest AreasSand and Water: variety ofglass containers; food coloring;measuring cups; funnel; spoon;Intentional Teaching Card M44,“Musical Water”Spanish: sonidos, textura, misterio, entrevista, observar, recordarDay 2Discovery: textured materialsused to make sounds, e.g.,crinkly paper or corrugatedcardboardDay 3Music and Movement: avariety of bells (or othermusical instruments)Day 4Technology: headphones andinteresting sound clips; eBookversion of The Gingerbread ManTechnology: eBook versionMusic and Movement: materials, suchas empty containers, that can be usedas instrumentsTechnology: eBook version of A Worldof Crazy Pizza DayTechnology: eBook version ofDay 5of FamiliesRice Is NiceQuestion of the DayLarge GroupDo you know what sound thismakes? (Show an item from theclassroom or school that makesa sound.)Which one do you think makesa louder sound? (Display twopictures, e.g., a baby crying anda racing fire engine.)Does this make a sound?(Display a picture of ananimal or a familiar item.)Does this make a sound? (Displaya picture of an animal or afamiliar item.)Can we make sounds with this?(Display an empty container.)Song: “La, La, La”Game: Listening StoryRhyme: “Here Is theSong: “La, La, La”Music: “Echo Clapping”Discussion and Shared Writing:Discussion and Shared Writing:Discussion and Shared Writing:Discussion and Shared Writing:What Are the Sounds We HearAround School?Choosing Sounds to InvestigateInvestigating SoundsCelebrating Our LearningMaterials: Mighty Minutes 26, “EchoMaterials: Mighty Minutes“Listening Story”Materials: Mighty Minutes 100,Materials: Mighty Minutes 86,100, “La, La, La”; large piece ofcardboard or cloth; objects thatmake classroom soundsRead-AloudSmall GroupMighty Minutes Rice Is NiceToo Many Tamales(third read-aloud)Option 1: Letters,Letters, LettersOption 1: Letters,Letters, LettersIntentional Teaching CardLL07, “Letters, Letters, Letters”;alphabet rubber stamps; coloredinkpads; construction paper ormagnetic letters and boardIntentional Teaching CardLL07, “Letters, Letters, Letters”;alphabet rubber stamps; coloredinkpads; construction paper ormagnetic letters and boardOption 2: ShavingCream LettersOption 2: ShavingCream LettersIntentional Teaching CardLL13, “Shaving Cream Letters”;shaving cream; art smocksIntentional Teaching CardLL13, “Shaving Cream Letters”;shaving cream; art smocksMighty Minutes 13,“Simon Says”Mighty Minutes 76, “DescribingThings”; interesting item; bagBeehive”Discussion and SharedWriting: InvestigatingSounds79, “Here Is the Beehive”;audio recorder“La, La, La”; Intentional TeachingCard LL45, “ObservationalDrawing”; clipboards with paper;felt-tip pens; musical instrumentsCrazy Pizza DayThe Gingerbread ManMaterials: Mighty MinutesIntentional Teaching CardM01, “Dinnertime”; paperor plastic dishes; napkins;utensils; cups; placematsOption 2: Let’s Go FishingIntentional Teaching CardM39, “Let’s Go Fishing”;stick or dowel; string;magnet; set of fish cards;paper clipsMighty Minutes 02, “JustLike Mine”Outdoor ExperiencesPhysical Fun Use Intentional Teaching Card P14,“Moving Through the Forest.” Follow theguidance on the card.Family Partnerships Invite family members to join the class on awalk around the school on days 1 and 4 ofthis week. Invite families to access the eBook,Rice Is Nice.Wow! ExperiencesClapping”; drums or rhythm sticks;empty containers; classroom items thatcan be used to produce sounds Day 1: Site visit to explore sounds aroundthe schoolA World of Families Day 4: Site visit to investigate the source ofone of the sounds heard on day 1Paper and markers fordrawing crazy pizzasOption 1: DinnertimeMake Time for Day 3: Interview with someone who knowsabout one of the sounds heard on day 1English-language learnersOption 1: DramaticStory RetellingIntentional Teaching Card LL06,“Dramatic Story Retelling”; TheGingerbread Man; story propsOption 2: ClotheslineStorytellingIntentional Teaching Card LL33,“Clothesline Storytelling”; TheGingerbread Man; laminationsupplies or clear adhesive paper;6 feet of clothesline; clothespins;a paper star; paper; markers; largeresealable bagMighty Minutes 16, “Nothing,Nothing, Something” 2016 Teaching Strategies, LLC. Teaching Strategies and The Creative Curriculum names and logos and Mighty Minutes name are registered trademarks of Teaching Strategies, LLC, Bethesda, MD.Option 1: Dramatic Story RetellingIntentional Teaching Card LL06,“Dramatic Story Retelling”; TheGingerbread Man; story propsOption 2: Clothesline StorytellingIntentional Teaching Card LL33,“Clothesline Storytelling”; TheGingerbread Man; lamination suppliesor clear contact paper; 6 feet ofclothesline; clothespins; a paper star;paper; markers; large resealable bagMighty Minutes 25, “Freeze”;dance musicResearch shows that English-languagelearners who have strong literacy skillsin their home languages do betterin school than those children whohave less proficiency in their homelanguages. Therefore, encouragefamilies to continue speaking to theirchildren in their home languages tobuild vocabulary, understanding of newconcepts, and conversational skills.
Dumpty”; egg shakers or maracas What names do we need to know at school? children’s names, int
