Exercise Study
On March 25th we will begin our study on Exercise! Children are in motion all of the time! Moving their bodies allows children to release energy and/or stress. It also helps build strong bodies and minds! This study will be a blast for the children! We will try new exercises, guest visitors will show us different types of exercises and learn about what are bodies need in order to move, exercise and stay healthy. As we study exercise, we will focus on objectives in physical development, literacy, math, science, social studies, the arts and technology.
Teaching Strategies- Learning Objectives
What You Can Do at Home to Foster Your Child's Learning
Talk with your child about your favorite exercises or sports. Show your child a new exercise and be physically active with them every day. Create an exercise chart and keep tallies of who exercises the most.
Do you have the following items that we may borrow in the classroom?
| Stretching bands |
| Jump ropes |
| Hula hoops |
| Frisbees |
| Exercise mats |
| Helmets/ Safety Equipment |
| Uniforms |
| Small climbing apparatus |
| Sports-related footwear (cleats, ballet slippers, cycling shoes) |
| Hand weights (up to 2lbs) |
Building Blocks
Big Ideas from this week:
shape composition- children will be asked to think about what new shapes they can create by putting together smaller shapes.
shape properties (attributes)- How many sides does a triangle have? Does a circle have any angles?
shape parts- Experiencing how shapes can be made by combining other shapes, or by building them with their main parts helps children learn about geometric ideas.
Objectives:
21b. Understands shapes
Be sure to look for "Week 28- Math News" in your child's Tuesday Folder.
Feeling Buddies
Problem-Solving with The Time Machine
Goal: To learn how to resolve conflict with peers using the Conflict Resolution Time Machine
Commitment: This week our commitment is to use the Time Machine to find solutions to problems. First, we will use the Safe Place and flip our feelings. Then we will ask our friends if they are willing to go back in time to find solutions with the Time Machine. Roll your hands in the "back in time" motion to make this commitment with me.
Objectives:
1a. Manages feelings
2b. Responds to emotional cues
3b. Solves social problems
Teaching Strategies- Learning Objectives