Four’s

December – Holidays Around the World

Weeks 1 & 2—Blustery Winter / Weeks 3 & 4—Season of Lights
Literacy / Literacy Understanding / identify some synonyms / dictate original story of personal meaning
Vocabulary / glove, boots, hat, snow, ice, ski, sled / light, pine tree, sweater, gift
Phonics / h, j / long e, short e
Language / Sign Language** / cold, snow, coat, hat, shoes, music / stars, candle, gift, Santa Claus, red, green, blue
Spanish Vocabulary / snow/nieve, ice/hielo, coat/abrigo, hat/sombrero, boots/botas, mittens/mitones, scarf/bufanda, snowman/nuňeco de nieve / light/luz, present/regalo, pine tree/pino, family/familia, celebration/celebraciόn
Spanish Review / colors, numbers, seasons / dad/papa, mom/mama
Mathematics / Numbers / decompose 0-9 into ones / add numbers 0-5 using pictures
Critical Thinking / understand value of penny, nickel / understand value of dollar
Spatial Reasoning / understand the difference between 2D & 3D objects / identify common 3D shapes
Science / Scientific Understanding / identify & understand differences between liquids & solids / understand sources & properties of light
Sensory Exploration / ice / clear & cloudy liquids
Culture / Cultural Understanding / winter in different climates / various cultural holiday traditions
Creative Expression / create 3D art / write lists, illustrate personal story
Social-Emotional / Kind Child / being thankful for all I have; sharing with others
Emotional Understanding / understand & express how it feels to share & play together / understand & express how it feels to give & receive
Physical Fitness / Gross Motor / play winter sports / dance with rhythmic movements
Fine Motor / cut zigzag lines / engage in independent creative writing
Handwriting / h, j / e
Technology / Technology Understanding / technology used with weather / technology used with electricity & lighting
Technology Skills / read digital thermometer / on/off switch, safety around outlets