{"id":3783,"date":"2020-11-25T10:56:20","date_gmt":"2020-11-25T15:56:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/numbertwopencil.org\/?p=3783"},"modified":"2020-12-04T08:31:02","modified_gmt":"2020-12-04T13:31:02","slug":"thanksgiving-celebration-letter-g-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/numbertwopencil.org\/?p=3783","title":{"rendered":"Thanksgiving Celebration – Letter G (3)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Let\u2019s sing together our song \u201cRise and Shine – Welcome to School Today\u201d by Dr. Jean https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=jyAD2OoFuoY<\/a> and our greeting song \u201cHello to all the children of the world\u201d: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=2nYjGy_ZUG8<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

My favorite Closing Song<\/strong> sung on \u201cTwinkle, Twinkle Little Star\u201d tune with movement:<\/strong> Twinkle, twinkle little stars! Time is over and we say goodbye. (Open and close hands)
We had fun with all our friends. Let\u2019s come back and do it again! (Arm moved up and back)
Twinkle, twinkle, little stars! What a wonderful bunch you are! (Blow kisses) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the writing\/reading process,<\/strong> have your child trace or copy (advanced skill) daily<\/strong> his\/her name on paper\/dry eraser board\/ mini blackboard (kindergarten handwriting page) starting at the top of each letter (you could draw \ud83d\ude42) either in all uppercase letters or just first letter in capital\/uppercase and the rest in lowercase. If your child is starting to write on paper, you can write your child\u2019s name with a highlighter and your child can use a crayon to trace it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I realize that you might have to survey other members of your family for the question of the day<\/strong> so that your child have enough tally marks to count or have your child put more than one tally mark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is your favorite dish at Thanksgiving?
POTATOES \ud83e\udd54\/ PIE \ud83e\udd67\/ CRANBERRIES\/ CORN \ud83c\udf3d\/ SALAD \ud83e\udd57 <\/strong>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have My First School Book <\/strong>from Handwriting Without Tears<\/strong> methodology https:\/\/www.lwtears.com\/hwt<\/a>. Have your child complete page 40 and 41<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A whole week activity<\/strong>:
For the phonetic<\/strong> part, have a big yogurt container with a lid filled with small objects or pictures that start with the letter G (gerbil, giraffe, goat, goose, gorilla, grasshopper, groundhog.) You might want to add a picture of an Queen, so that your child can say that Queen does not start with G! Here is a book of G word pictures: https:\/\/twistynoodle.com\/my-letter-g-minibook\/<\/a> Also, you can add new objects\/pictures starting with the letter G every day and let your child explore the container all through the week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Science<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While a Thanksgiving meal is prepared , your child can play with a kitchen staple: cornstarch. For the Cornstarch Experiment<\/strong>, you need (1)small bowl, (2) 1 cup of cornstarch, (2) 1\/2 cup of water, (3) plastic toys, (4) spoon, and (5) newspaper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Directions:
1. Pour water and cornstarch in bowl. Ask your child, \u201cWhat will happen?\u201d (Hypothesis)
2. Mix ingredients with spoon. Ask your child, \u201cWhat do you observe?\u201d
3. Have your child play with the mixture. Toys in it are fun too!
4. Enjoy cooking and playing! (You might want to cover the surface under the bowl with newspaper and dump mixture outside or in your trash at the end)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cornstarch goes from a solid to a liquid<\/strong> when tiny starch molecules are disturbed! https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=biAOOJgvRYI<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the tune of \u201cOh, my Darling Clementine\u201d, we can sing: what\u2019s the weather, what\u2019s the weather, what\u2019s the weather like today? Is it cloudy, is it rainy, is it sunny, is it cold?<\/strong> (You can also change the weather words).
Let your child check the weather and tell you about it. You might want to ask your child to do a weather drawing that you can label. Some activities will be repetitive to create a routine that brings comfort to your child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kitchen Science<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In previous pages, you have made applesauce with your child. Now, it\u2019s time to make cranberry sauce with fresh berries. Wild cranberries were shared at the First Thanksgiving Celebration<\/strong>. For the Fresh Cranberry Sauce Recipe<\/strong>, you need (1) 12 oz. bag of fresh cranberries, (2) 1 cup of sugar, (3) pot, (4) spoon, and (5) 1\/2 to 1 cup of water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Directions:
1. Pour water, then fresh cranberries, and finally 1 cup of sugar in pot.
2. Let it simmer on low heat for about 30 minutes. The longer cranberries cook, the more natural gelatin is released and the thicker the sauce will be.
3. Your child will hear cranberries pop during the cooking. Why is it popping?
4. Yummy! Happy Thanksgiving!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Language Arts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

More Thanksgiving fun books:
1. One Little, Two Little, Three Little Pilgrims<\/span> by B.G. Hennessy https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=HbqnOe5J9jk<\/a>
2. Thanksgiving in the Woods<\/span> by Phyllis Alsdurf https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=sIEszmK5s5s<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

After viewing a story, help your child to sequence<\/strong> the story: what came first, second,… and at the end. Brainstorm with your child what you are going to do for your Thanksgiving celebration and encourage your child to express how your child will participate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201dSimple Gifts\u201d Song<\/strong> (Music https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6aQXvbjfAGE<\/a>)
‘Tis the gift to be simple
‘Tis the gift to be free
‘Tis the gift to come down
Where we ought to be
And when we find ourselves
In the place just right
‘Twill be in the valley
Of love and delight<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When true simplicity is gained
To bow and to bend
We shall not be ashamed
To turn, turn
Will be our delight
‘Till by turning, turning
We come round right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201dFive Little Pilgrims on Thanksgiving Day\u201d Fingerplay<\/strong>.
Five little pilgrims on Thanksgiving Day,
The first one said, \u201cI\u2019ll take cake if I may.\u201d
The second one said, \u201cI\u2019ll have Turkey\/squash roasted.\u201d
The third one said, \u201cI\u2019ll have chestnuts toasted.\u201d
The fourth one said, \u201cI\u2019ll have pumpkin pie.\u201d
The fifth one said, \u201cI am no shy.\u201d
The pilgrim stood up and said out loud to all , \u201cHave a Happy Thanksgiving Day!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf You Are Thankful and You Know It\u201d Song<\/strong> (\u201cif you are happy and you know it\u201d tune)
If you are thankful and you know it, clap your hands. (2x) (Clap twice)
if you are thankful and you know it, then your face will surely show it.
If you are thankful and you know it, clap your hands. (Clap twice)
Other verses: stomp your feet, say \u201dI am\u201d, jump up high,……<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Math<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You child can help set the Thanksgiving table for each person (https:\/\/twistynoodle.com\/my-thanksgiving-dinner-3-coloring-page\/<\/a>) and count<\/strong> all things as a math challenge. And Thanksgiving Placemat https:\/\/twistynoodle.com\/thanksgiving-placemat-coloring-page\/<\/a> with Tic-Tac-Toe games<\/strong> can also help your child develop math strategies in a fun way during your celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

November is still here! The calendar<\/strong> is a daily<\/strong> activity to do with your child that develop number and pattern recognition. Here is the link to print a calendar to update daily with your child. The set has a weather component, if you like. https:\/\/www.themailbox.com\/magazines\/november-calendar-setbr4-pages\/november-calendar-set-2<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Daily counting of tally marks<\/strong> and show your child a number card or write the number down to show your child. The numbers of the tallies will be different every day. Extend the concept by comparing numbers: which has more? Which has fewer? Which are the same?<\/strong> How many more (count with fingers)?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Art<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For the Thanksgiving Placemat and Poem,<\/strong> you need (1) sheet of white construction paper, (2) tempera paint with brush, (3) red and black marker, and (4) Poem:
\u201dThis isn\u2019t just a turkey,
As anyone can see.
It\u2019s made with my hand,
Which is part of me.
I made it with lots of love,
Especially to say:
I hope you have a
Wonderful
Thanksgiving Day!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Directions:
1. Take sheet of white construction paper and write \u201cHappy Thanksgiving!\u201d at the top.
2. Paint your child\u2019s hand, brown for palm and different colors for each finger.
3. Print hand on white sheet. It will be your child\u2019s hand turkey.
4. Print and cut Poem to glue next to handprint.
5. Use red and black markers to draw turkey\u2019s beak, eye, wattle, and feet.
6. Picture http:\/\/preschoolcrafts101.blogspot.com\/2011\/11\/thanksgiving-place-mat.html<\/a> (You can laminate it or make more to give to family members)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Glowing Turkey Art Project<\/strong>, you need (1) empty baby glass food jar (lid) or small glass jar, (2) brown paint, (3) 2 googly eyes, (4) scissors, (5) colored construction paper, (6) glue, and (7) tea candle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Directions:
1. Drop brown paint into jar, close with lid, and shake it to spread paint or use brush if no lid. Take off lid and let it dry.
2. Trace your child\u2019s hand on different colored construction paper 3 to 5 times and cut. They are feathers!
3. Cut an orange triangle for beak and a red wattle out of construction paper.
4. Glue paper hands, orange beak, red wattle and googly eyes on jar.
5. Put candle in it. Picture https:\/\/temeculablogs.com\/easy-thanksgiving-crafts\/<\/a> (I refrain from using unhealthy glitter, and glue gun, used by an adult, will have a stronger hold for paper on a glass jar.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Small Motor Skills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Thanksgiving Dot Book https:\/\/twistynoodle.com\/thanksgiving-dot-2-minibook\/<\/a>
ABC\u2019s of Thanksgiving Book https:\/\/twistynoodle.com\/abcs-of-thanksgiving-2-minibook\/<\/a>
Thanksgiving Color by Number https:\/\/twistynoodle.com\/thanksgiving-color-by-number-coloring-page\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gross Motor Skills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Outside time with climbing, jumping, bicycling, running, walking are great ways to develop the whole child.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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