Homespun Curriculum : A Developmentally Appropriate Activities Guide

by Theobald, Denise

• ISBN13: 9780893342586
• ISBN10: 0893342580
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1997-06-01
• Publisher: Lightning Source Inc

Summary

This book contains complete lesson plans for home-schools or classrooms are fully laid out in this book.. Each subject activity is age-group integrated with developmentally appropriate adaptations for the skill levels of infants, to toddlers, to school-aged children. Activities focus on reinforcing and enhancing skills in reading, math, science, social studies, arts and crafts, music/ dramatics, nutrition, creative play, games, and seasonal activities. Also included are detailed instructions on organizing your teaching space into centers or stations, creating integrated lessons around themes, organizing your time, scheduling individual development objectives, and getting organized and creative. This massive resource guide will answer all possible questions, objectives, and needs.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Preface	p. 4
Dedication and Acknowledgements	p. 5
About the Author	p. 5
Table of Contents	p. 7
Let's Get It Together
Suggestions on Organizing Activities
Introduction	p. 16
Developmental Plans	p. 17
Monthly Calendar Pattern	p. 18
Organizing Your Time	p. 20
Being Creative	p. 20
Creating an Integrated Lesson Using An Existing Story or Theme	p. 22
How to Modify and Integrate Activities	p. 23
Infants and Young Toddlers	p. 24
Older Toddlers	p. 24
Helpful Hints, Recipes, and Materials
Introduction	p. 26
Helpful Hints	p. 26
Gluing	p. 27
Painting	p. 28
Magazine Collages	p. 29
Recipes	p. 29
Materials	p. 33
Collect and Save	p. 34
Behavior Modification	p. 35
Workwheel	p. 35
Busy List	p. 36
Signs	p. 36
Shape Charts	p. 37
Ice Cream Sundae	p. 37
Behavior Signs	p. 38
Countdown to Cooperation	p. 38
Fun is Educational: Pre-Educational Activities, Foundations, and Reinforcement
ABC is Elementary - Reading
Alphabet Annie	p. 42
Salt and Pepper	p. 42
Letter Kites	p. 43
Picture That!	p. 44
Animal-Animal	p. 45
ABC Day	p. 45
Write it Down	p. 46
Feeling Fine	p. 47
Same-Different	p. 47
On Your Bookmark	p. 48
Over the Rainbow	p. 49
Alpha Prints	p. 49
Vocabulary Game	p. 50
Critic's Choice	p. 51
Commercial Time	p. 51
Treasure Hunt	p. 51
Secrets	p. 52
Easy as Pie - Math
Count the Shoes	p. 54
The Octopus	p. 54
Cereal and Straws	p. 55
5 Little Turtles	p. 56
Flower Petals	p. 57
Counting Books	p. 57
"Hands On" Manipulatives	p. 58
Counting Cards	p. 59
Shaping Up	p. 60
Roll the Dice!	p. 60
Number Fun	p. 61
Number Trees	p. 63
It's Money, Honey	p. 64
Restaurant	p. 64
Shop Around	p. 65
Chores Add Up	p. 65
Plate Clocks	p. 66
Easy Hopscotch	p. 68
Shape Mobiles	p. 69
Scientifically Speaking - Science
Guess Who	p. 72
Changing Colors	p. 73
Farm vs. Zoo	p. 73
Astro-Nomical	p. 76
Dinosaur Eggs	p. 77
More Animal Studies	p. 78
Magnetic Force	p. 83
Wind Socks	p. 83
Making Peanut Butter	p. 84
Weather Mobile	p. 85
Cherry Blossoms	p. 85
Our Bodies	p. 86
It Makes Sense	p. 88
How Does Your Garden Grow?	p. 90
Rain, Rain, Go Away	p. 91
Birds of a Feather	p. 91
Snails	p. 93
Ocean Scene	p. 94
Past, Present, and Future - Social Studies
My Favorites	p. 96
It's Me	p. 97
Feeling Collages	p. 98
Milk Carton Villages	p. 98
New News	p. 99
Transportation	p. 100
Firetrucks	p. 100
Traffic Lights	p. 101
Family Portrait	p. 102
Genealogy	p. 102
Neighborhoods	p. 103
Neighborhood Diorama	p. 103
Telephone Hunt	p. 104
Feelings Folly	p. 105
Partner Fun	p. 105
Job Scene	p. 106
Guess What Pictures	p. 107
Marshmallows and Toothpicks	p. 107
Appleseed Puzzle Trees	p. 108
Teepees	p. 109
Pottery	p. 111
Masks	p. 111
Totem Poles	p. 112
Eskimo Igloo	p. 113
Holland Mills	p. 113
Japanese Dress-Up	p. 116
Aloha, Hawaii	p. 116
Welcome to the Land Down Under	p. 118
River Rafting	p. 118
Map Search	p. 119
Bon Voyage	p. 119
Creative Genius
Creating is Elating - Arts and Crafts
Painting Away	p. 122
Mosaics and Collages	p. 124
That's Using Your Fingers	p. 125
Pretty Peacocks	p. 126
Glittery Glue	p. 128
It's Me	p. 128
Stained Glass Pictures	p. 129
Blindfold Art	p. 130
Rip It Up	p. 130
Wild Ones	p. 131
Yarn, String, and Laces	p. 131
Face Painting	p. 132
String 'Em Up	p. 134
Color 'n Scratch	p. 134
Binoculars	p. 135
Mix and Match Faces	p. 135
Puppet Ideas	p. 136
Milk Jug Piggies	p. 137
Sculpture	p. 138
Kaleidoscopes	p. 140
Homemade Blooming	p. 140
Magical Outlets - Music/Dramatics
Break A Leg	p. 144
Musical Soundtracks	p. 145
Under the Big Top	p. 145
Listening and Participating	p. 145
Listening	p. 146
Silly Songs	p. 148
Dressing Up	p. 148
Pretend Games	p. 149
Easy Charades	p. 149
Piggy-Back Songs	p. 150
Tea Party	p. 151
Out To Dinner	p. 151
Instruments	p. 152
Composing Sounds	p. 152
Paper Dolls	p. 153
Freeze Charades	p. 155
Pantomiming	p. 155
Learning With Food - Nutrition
Watch the Milk Erupt	p. 159
Molden Oldies	p. 159
My Favorite Foods	p. 160
Jack O' Lantern Fruit Cup	p. 160
Gingerbread Man Cookies	p. 161
Gingerbread Man Sandwiches	p. 161
Monster Meringues	p. 162
Grouping Game	p. 163
Dancing Raisins	p. 166
Fun for Everyone - Creative Play and Games
Playing	p. 168
Bing'	p. 169
Make A Kitchen	p. 171
It's A Puzzle	p. 171
Center Rotation	p. 172
Board Games	p. 172
Search for the Stars	p. 174
Ping Pong Races	p. 174
Feeling Games	p. 175
Follow Me	p. 175
Rhyming-Miming	p. 175
Number Memory	p. 175
Infant/Toddler Games	p. 176
Tossing!	p. 176
Paper Punching Bag	p. 177
Stringing Stuff	p. 177
Lacing Cards	p. 178
"Amazing Fun"	p. 178
Building	p. 178
Finger Puppets	p. 179
Lids	p. 179
Basketball Indoors	p. 180
Block Building	p. 180
Memory Game	p. 180
What's That Sound	p. 180
Going On A Trip	p. 181
Point To	p. 181
Simon Says	p. 181
Scavenger Hunt	p. 182
Charades	p. 182
Tube Ring Toss	p. 182
The Blindfold Game	p. 183
Baby Quiz Game	p. 183
Large Motor Play	p. 183
Potpourri: Yearly Activities to Integrate into the Curriculum
Holiday Celebrations
Three Sided Snowman	p. 186
It's Snowing	p. 187
Groundhog Pop Ups	p. 187
Valentine Pups	p. 189
Tissue Fluff Hearts	p. 189
Stained Glass Hearts	p. 190
Thinkin' Lincoln	p. 191
Stovepipe Hats	p. 192
Cherry Trees	p. 193
Shamrock Cards	p. 193
Leprechaun Masks	p. 194
Egg Decor	p. 194
Papier Mache Eggs	p. 196
Marshmallow Bunnies	p. 196
Kaleidoscope Eggs	p. 197
String Mache Eggs	p. 197
Weaving Baskets	p. 198
Fragrance from the Heart	p. 198
Family Map	p. 199
Liberty Bells	p. 199
Liberty Silhouettes	p. 200
Summer Fun	p. 201
Sea Adventure	p. 202
Deviled Egg Ships	p. 202
Draw A Voyage	p. 203
Hanging Witches	p. 204
Peek-a-boo Haunted Houses	p. 205
Ghost Matching	p. 207
The Changing Pumpkin	p. 208
Spook House	p. 209
Detergent Bottle Witches	p. 209
Jack O'Lantern Puzzles	p. 210
All About Pumpkins	p. 211
Pilgrims and Native Americans	p. 212
Turkeys Galore	p. 214
Hanukkah	p. 214
Christmas Puzzles	p. 215
Glitter Jars	p. 215
Reindeer Paws	p. 216
Ornaments Galore!	p. 217
References
Guide to Computer Programs	p. 220
Guide for Resource Books	p. 222
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