Monday, September 18, 2017

Acorns Theme

Acorns Theme 






TALK:
Show acorns.  Talk about how they are the seeds for an Oak Tree. 

 READ: Books

Hector the Collector By Emily Beeny
From Acorn to Oak Tree by Jan Kottke (nonfiction)
Nuts to You! By Lois Ehlert

Acorns Everywhere By Kevin Sherry
Because of an Acorn By Lola Schafer 

5 Little Acorns Rhyme (Credit Co-Worker Elizabeth) 

5 Little Acorns
5 Little acorns sitting in a tree.
Along came Mr. Squirrel as HUNGRY as could be. 
Then the fall winds blew and rustled all the leaves.  Down came an acorn; Mr. Squirrel was PLEASED!


SONGS/ MUSIC: 



 NEW #11 Tickle Toe Song –Toe, knee, nose, jaw, shoe, my hair, arm, neck, stomach ticking hips, my forehead,  tickling my lips, tickled ankle, knuckles, chin finally heel-- Jim Orange Gill CD

If your happy and you know it – (clap hands, stomp feet, shout hooray)

(Toddler and Preschool Group)# 2 Can’t wait to Celebrate –Blue Jim Gill (irrational anthem disc)-
  • clap our hands,
  • stamp feet,
  • wave hello,
  • bounce up and down,
  • clap hands along with the song
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(Preschool )# 5  Toe, Leg Knee Song -Green Jim Gill CD

(Toddler Group) Alphabet Song with the egg shakers

(Toddler Group) Itsy Bitsy Spider or Twinkle Twinkle little star with egg shakers

(Toddler or Preschool)#2 Hands are clapping Yellow Jim Gill CD ( Hands are clapping, toes are tapping, fingers are snaping/wiggling, knees are for slapping, teeth are brushing, hands are for clapping

( Preschool or Toddler) #8 Silly Dance Contest Jim Gill Yellow CD use with colorful scarves (blue bag in wooden cabinet)
 



CRAFT/PLAY: 
 
 Acorn Number Order Worksheet Printable


Acorns Everywhere Sensory Bin Activity
 
Squirrel and Acorn Scissor Practice

 Leaf and Acorn Bookmark printables 

Acorn Math Busy Bags Activities  

Acorn Craft Template
 

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