Wednesday, February 26, 2014

K24: FUNNY DOGS

KINDERGARTEN LESSON PLAN                                                    Week of Feb. 24
DOGS
THIS WEEK’S TEKS:  1 a, c, f, g        Print Awareness
                                    2 b, c, e, i        Rhymes & Phonological Awareness
                                    3 a                   Phonics
                                    4 a, b               Prediction & Reading Strategies
                                    6 a,                  Story Elements
                                    7                      Poetry
                                    8 a, b               Retell Stories, Story Elements
                                    9                      Author’s Purpose
                                    10  d              Predict, Evaluate & Retell Stories
                    12 a, b          identify various forms & techniques of media
                                    18 a                 Oral & Written Conventions
                                    19 a                 Generate Questions
                                    20 a                 Whole Group Research
                                    21 a, b             Library Procedures
                        RC(fig19) a,b,d,f,e       Read Assorted Literature, Generate Questions, Whole Group
        Research, Predictions/Inference, Pair Fiction & Non-Fiction, Retell
        and Summarize Stories, Reading Comprehension
                                    n/a                   Book Selection
           
Intent: Take a moment to enjoy the funny things dogs do!  This story time is all about laughter and jokes, but we also start talking about MEDIA, forms and techniques.

1. INTRODUCTION
a.  .      Welcome Song:  Welcome to the Library (To “London Bridge is Falling Down.”)
Welcome to the library, library, library.
Welcome to the library, please come inside and read.
We’re glad to have you here today, here today, here today.
We’re glad to have you here today, today’s a special day.


b.       Welcome  Fingerplay:  I had a little red balloon
I had a little red balloon
Pretend to hold a balloon in between your two hands.
And I blew, and I blew, and I blew.
Pretend to blow up the balloon.
And it grew, and it grew, and it grew.
Spread your two hands further and further apart.
I tossed it up in the air,
Pretend to toss the balloon up with your two hands.
And didn’t let it drop.
I bounced it on the ground,
Pretend to bounce the balloon on the ground with your two hands.
And it went “Pop!”
Clap your two hands together as you shout the word “Pop!”
Variation: Repeat only change the balloon (and your voice) to a great big or a teeny tiny balloon

c.  Set Library Behavioral Expectations: (reinforce / commend examples )
i.  sit, attend, be kind, raise hand to talk
d.      Mystery Bag :  Laughing Monkey Doll (this is the most annoying toy on earth… Grandma, of course, gave it to my son many years ago. You push his stomach and he laughs insanely for 15.)

e.       Word of the Week:  (Forms a cornerstone of the lesson, aids in understanding and connecting text themes)
i.                    English FUNNY
ii.                  Spanish DIVERTIDO (dee-ver-TEE-dough)
iii.                ASL (American Sign Language http://www.handspeak.com/) Use index & middle finger of right hand, wipe down nose from bridge to tip, smile while doing it!

f.         Intent & Agenda:  There’s one thing I bet everyone in this room likes, and that’s a funny story.  Today, we’re also going to learn a little bit about HOW we learn things – different ways to learn – then we’re going to have a good time and enjoy some funny stories both in print and electronic ways. 

2.  STORY/RESOURCE #1: (Bark, George by Jules Pfieffer, Harper Collins, 1999.)
a.  Pre-Reading: Who makes a bark?  Today you might be surprised what noises and animal can make!
b.  READ:  involve students by asking them to make the animal noises along with you.

c.  Reflection:  Retell story: this is a good opportunity to talk about problem/solution so they understand PLOT next year.  (problem, animal noises, solution, remove animals inside George!)

d.  Extension Activity :
Can you hop like a rabbit?
(Begin in standing position. Have child mimic your actions.)

Can you hop like a rabbit? (Put hands to ears and hop)
Can you jump like a frog? (Crouch down and jump)
Can you fly like a bird? (Wave arms, as if flying)
Can you run like a dog? (Run in place while ‘dog paddling’ with hands)
Can you walk like a duck? (Place hands on hips and waddle)
Can you swim like a fish? (Make wave motions with hands)
And be still, like a good child – (Fold hands and stand still)
As still as this?


e.  Jokes:  What makes more noise than a dog barking outside your window?
(Two dogs barking outside your window!)
What do dogs eat at the movies?
(Pup-corn!)

            F.  Activity:  Types of Media:  we just read a book, and reading a book is one way to get information.  There are other ways to learn, too.  Let’s look at some of them (flashcards ) together, these are called MEDIA.  Now, before we read our next book, let’s do two things.
            1.  group into electronic and print sources (note that all print sources are also available now is electronic format!)
            2.  poll, which do you like best?  (Students stand by the caption/picture they like)


4.  STORY/RESOURCE #2: The Night I followed the Dog by  Accessed Februrary 24, 2014 from (http://www.storylineonline.net/the-night-i-followed-the-dog/
a.      Pre-reading : While we read the first book on paper, now we are going to read the second book on the computer.
  1. READ
c.       Reflection: How is it different to read online and in print? (can you remember details as well?  What about narration?  More difficult or less to go back and reread?)
Extension Activity #2 We’re going to move like some animals now to the music.  When the music starts, start acting like the animal.  When the music stops, FREEZE!
Cat-cow-dog


5. ACTIVITY (Coloring dogs)

6.  Check out books

7.  Conclusion

a. Circle:
    i.  review intent
    ii.  word of week in English, Spanish, and ASL.
iv.                 closing song (open shut them, open shut them, raise your hands up high.  Open, shut them.  Open, shut them.  Wave and say goodbye.)




Monday, February 10, 2014

K 22 Valentine

It's Valentine's Day this Friday, and we're celebrating friendship and love with songs, games, and books.


KINDERGARTEN LESSON PLAN                                                         Week of Feb. 10
FRIENDSHIP
THIS WEEK’S TEKS:  1 a, c, f, g        Print Awareness
                                    2 b, c, e, i        Rhymes & Phonological Awareness
                                    3 a                   Phonics
                                    4 a, b               Prediction & Reading Strategies
                                    6 a,                  Story Elements
                                    7                      Poetry
                                    8 a, b               Retell Stories, Story Elements
                                    9                      Author’s Purpose
                                    10 b, c, d         Predict, Evaluate & Retell Stories
                      12 a, b               identify various forms & techniques of media
                                    18 a                 Oral & Written Conventions
                                    19 a                 Generate Questions
                                    20 a                 Whole Group Research
                                    21 a, b             Library Procedures
                        RC(fig19) a,b,d,f,e       Read Assorted Literature, Generate Questions,
Whole Group Research, Predictions/Inference,
Pair Fiction & Non-Fiction, Retell and Summarize Stories
Reading Comprehension
                                    n/a                   Book Selection
               
Intent: Valentine’s day!  It means friendship, as well as love. 

1. INTRODUCTION
a.  .      Welcome Song:  Welcome to the Library (To “London Bridge is Falling Down.”)
Welcome to the library, library, library.
Welcome to the library, please come inside and read.
We’re glad to have you here today, here today, here today.
We’re glad to have you here today, today’s a special day.

b.       Welcome  Fingerplay:  Rock, Scissors, Paper (To tune of Frere Jacques)
(sung)        Rock scissors paper, rock scissors paper, one two three, play with me!
(spoken)    Left hand rock, right hand rock, make goggles
(sung)        Repeat refrain
(spoken)    Left hand paper, right hand paper, it’s an elephant
(sung)        Repeat refrain
(spoken)    Right hand rock, left hand paper, play ball and glove.

c.  Set Library Behavioral Expectations: (reinforce / commend examples )
i.  sit, attend, be kind, raise hand to talk
d.      Mystery Bag :  Valentine Heart…

e.       Word of the Week:  (Forms a cornerstone of the lesson, aids in understanding and connecting text themes)
i.                    English FRIENDSHIP
ii.                  Spanish AMISTAD (AH- mee- sta)
iii.                ASL (American Sign Language.)  http://lifeprint.com/asl101/pages-signs/f/friend.htm  Link index fingers, pull twice to show your bond of friendship is not easily broken.  Alternative:  Nearly everyone knows “I LOVE YOU” in sign language: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/344666177704099696/

f.         Intent & Agenda:  This Friday is Valentine’s Day.  We celebrate love and friendship on this day.  Who do you love?  Today we’ll read books and do activities that remind us how important friendship is to our lives.

2.  STORY/RESOURCE #1: (I Love You, A Rebus Poem:  Jean Marzollo, Scholastic, 2000.)
a.  Pre-Reading: The first book we read today is a poem about love. Pay close attention to the pictures  and read it with me!
b.  READ and have kids read pictures with you.

c.  Reflection:  Define REBUS,

d.  Extension Activities Finger Play :  Different Kinds of Kisses
Grandma kisses (grab cheeks and squeeze)
Fish kisses (purse lips and move them)
Movie star kisses (blow big ones)
Rabbit kisses (wiggle nose)
Dog kisses (stick out your tongue and lick)
Song: Pass the Heart (row your boat)
            Pass, pass, pass the heart, pass it round and round. 
Pass, pass, pass the heart, now place it on the ground.

Action Rhyme: (Because this is a day for being happy!)
If you’re happy and you know it… clap your hands
            Stomp your feet, say hooray, do all three…
Song:  H-E-A-R-T  (Sung to: 'Bingo')
There is a shape and it means love, and heart is its name-o.
H-E-A-R-T, H-E-A-R-T, H-E-A-R-T,
And Heart is its name-o!
Note: Repeat leaving out letters




e.  Jokes:  Q: What did one snake say to the other snake?
                  Give me a little hug and a hiss!
     Q: What do you call a very small valentine? 
     A: A valentiny!


4.  STORY/RESOURCE #2:  (Porcupining, accessed on Tumblebooks)

5. ACTIVITY
            Today we’re coloring valentines.  Hello Kitty, transformers... have fun.

6.  Check out books

7.  Conclusion

a. Circle:
    i.  review intent
    ii.  word of week in English, Spanish, and ASL.
iv.                 closing song (open shut them, open shut them, raise your hands up high.  Open, shut them.  Open, shut them.  Wave and say goodbye.)



Sites I found helpful to making this storytime:


OTHER ACTIVITIES
That one includes an online jigsaw puzzle, great if you have computer access to go around.
That one has a cute Valentine SONG & Game



K 21 Hibernation

KINDERGARTEN LESSON PLAN                                                         Week of Feb. 2
HIBERNATION
THIS WEEK’S TEKS:  1 a, c, f, g        Print Awareness
                                    2 b, c, e, i        Rhymes & Phonological Awareness
                                    3 a                   Phonics
                                    4 a, b               Prediction & Reading Strategies
                                    6 a,                  Story Elements
                                    7                      Poetry
                                    8 a, b               Retell Stories, Story Elements
                                    9                      Author’s Purpose
                                    10 b, c, d         Predict, Evaluate & Retell Stories
                      12 a, b               identify various forms & techniques of media
                                    18 a                 Oral & Written Conventions
                                    19 a                 Generate Questions
                                    20 a                 Whole Group Research
                                    21 a, b             Library Procedures
                        RC(fig19) a,b,d,f,e       Read Assorted Literature, Generate Questions,
Whole Group Research, Predictions/Inference,
Pair Fiction & Non-Fiction, Retell and Summarize Stories
Reading Comprehension
                                    n/a                   Book Selection
               
Intent: Hibernation: it seemed appropriate to reinforce what Kindergarten Scientists are learning this week, since it’s still really cold outside!  Combined with a mention or two of Groundhog Day, this lesson is all about hunkering down in the cold and getting ready for better days ahead.

1. INTRODUCTION
a.  .      Welcome Song:  Welcome to the Library (To “London Bridge is Falling Down.”)
Welcome to the library, library, library.
Welcome to the library, please come inside and read.
We’re glad to have you here today, here today, here today.
We’re glad to have you here today, today’s a special day.

b.       Welcome  Fingerplay:  Rock, Scissors, Paper (To tune of Frere Jacques)
(sung)        Rock scissors paper, rock scissors paper, one two three, play with me!
(spoken)    Left hand paper, right hand scissors, make a seesaw
(sung)        Repeat refrain
(spoken)    Left hand scissors, right hand scissors, it’s a crab (hands to face)
(sung)        Repeat refrain
(spoken)    Right hand rock, left hand scissors, it’s an ice cream cone (scissors point up)

c.  Set Library Behavioral Expectations: (reinforce / commend examples )
i.  sit, attend, be kind, raise hand to talk
d.      Mystery Bag :  travel pillow and baby blanket.  Signs of… sleeping.

e.       Word of the Week:  (Forms a cornerstone of the lesson, aids in understanding and connecting text themes)
i.                    English HIBERNATE
ii.                  Spanish HIBERNAR (ee-ber-nar)
f.        ASL (American Sign Language.)  Sign language is a real language where people use their hands to communicate.  The sign for "sleep" is made by opening your hand and placing it in front of your face, palm toward you.  Move your hand downward toward your chin.  While the hand is moving, bring your fingers together and touch them with your thumb.  Stop when you get right below your head.

g.       Intent & Agenda:  It’s still cold and wintry here in Denton.  What do you like to do when it gets cold?  (cocoa, fire, curl up in a blanket, read a book or watch TV?)  We’re lucky because we have warm houses to go home to every night, with heat and electricity.  But animals who live outside don’t have those things.  Today we’re going to look at the things they do to stay alive during the winter.  We’ll look at PebbleGo encyclopedia to learn facts, we’ll read a funny story about hibernating animals, and we’ll  sing songs and do crafts

2.  STORY/RESOURCE #1: (PebbleGoScience: Hibernation)
a.  Pre-Reading: What do animals do when the weather is cold in winter? (Because we had a video conference on this topic in December, students should be able to remember flying south, growing thick fur, hibernating as things animals do.
b.  READ:  involve students by asking questions about chapters in text.  Show videos.

c.  Reflection:  Retell story.  Ask questions, go back into the book to confirm information or plot.  Link to student’s experiences, do some out-loud thinking yourself to model how effective readers go through and then contemplate what they’ve read.  Picture walk your way through a retelling or act out a scene.





d.  Extension Activity:  Action Rhyme:  Winter Is Cold
Winter is cold                          hug yourself and shiver
There is snow in the sky          fingers make snow falling
The squirrels gather nuts        pretend to gather nuts
And the Wild Geese Fly           flap arms
The fluffy red fox                    make tiny ears on your head, cupped hands
Has his fur to keep warm       stroke arms like stroking fur
The bear’s in her cave                        form a cave with arms
Sleeping all through the storm. Close eyes, fold hands under arms and “sleep”

e.  Jokes:  Tongue Twister: HOW MANY CHUCKS COULD A WOODCHUCK CHUCK IF A WOODCHUCK COULD CHUCK WOOD?



4.  STORY/RESOURCE #2:  (Old Bear by Kevin Henkes, Greenwillow 2008)
a.      Pre-reading look at front and back cover, what seasons are depicted?(fall, spring)
  1. READ
c.       Reflection: Which is your favorite season?
d.      Extension Activity #2:  Stand-Up Song
(Softly) Bears are sleeping, bears are sleeping
In their caves, in their caves
Wonder when they’ll wake up, wonder when they’ll wake up
In the spring!  In the spring!
(Loudly) Time to wake up!  Time to wake up!
Sleepy bears!  Sleepy bears!
Now it is springtime, now it is springtime!
Wake up now!  Wake up now!


5. ACTIVITY (Coloring bears)

6.  Check out books

7.  Conclusion

a. Circle:
    i.  review intent
    ii.  word of week in English, Spanish, and ASL.
iii.                closing song (open shut them, open shut them, raise your hands up high.  Open, shut them.  Open, shut them.  Wave and say goodbye.)

OTHER ACTIVITIES
1:25 video on hibernation:
Louis Cardinal’s first winter (Tumblebooks, also in Spanish)

BOOK: Go To Sleep Groundhog
ACTION RHYME:  WHAT IS A SHADOW (do what action does…)
If I walk, my shadow walks. 
If I run, my shadow runs.
When I stand still, as you see.
My shadow stands besides me.
When I hop my shadow hops.
When I jump, my shadow jumps.
When I sit still, as you see.
My shadow sits besides me.

HERE'S A LITTLE GROUNDHOG
(sung to "I'm A Little Teapot")
Here's a little groundhog,
furry and brown,
He's popping up
to look around.
If he sees his shadow,
down he'll go.
Then six more weeks of winter
- oh, no!