The Weeks Theme -  Ocean Fun!  We will use our IMAGINATION and go on a virtual field trip to the beach. Where we will go swimming, watch for whales, create a sandcastle and more!

SHOW & TELL
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MUSIC:
A Sailor Went to Sea

STORY TIME: 
The Three Little Fish and the Big Bad Shark
 
This week's Epics books collection is all about the OCEAN.  
 
Have you children watch this cute video on Sea Animals. 
After they watch the video have them DRAW their favorite sea animal or animals. Try to have them use a least 5 different colors.

FINE MOTOR 
Ocean Animals Tracing -  (Available to print below )
Ocean Animals cutting practice -  (Available to print below )

GROSS MOTOR 
Crab Walk
Children crawl like a crab from one point to another. After children have had some practice, have them figure out a way to carry a small object while crawling like a crab.

SOUNDS
Watch this Video to learn about the sound’s ocean animals make. Have children try to make the sounds themselves. 

FINGER PLAY 
5 Little Seashells

In advance, make 5 seashells to use on your flannel board or use real seashells.

Five little seashells lying on the shore.

Swish went the waves and then there were four.

Four little seashells cozy as could be.

Swish went the waves and then there were three.

Three little seashells all pearly new.

Swish went the waves and then there were two.

Two little seashells sleeping in the sun.

Swish went the waves and then there was one.

One little seashell left all alone

Whispered, "SHHHHHHHHH" as I took it home.

 SCIENCE
Ocean in a Bottle
Materials Needed:
·       Empty water bottle
·       Water
·       Oil
·       Blue food coloring 
What to do:
1. Add water to the empty water bottle until it is about half-way full.
2. Add a few drops of blue food coloring to the water.
3. Put the lid on the bottle and gently shake it to mix the food coloring into the water.
4. Add oil to the bottle to fill it to the top.
5. Put the lid back on the bottle VERY tightly.
6. Turn the bottle on its side. Gently tilt it up and down to make the oil and water move. 
7. What do you see? Can you see waves in the bottle like we see in the ocean?
8. What happens if you move the bottle slower? Faster? 

NUMBER RECOGNITION

Ten Fish Swimming in the Ocean - (Available to print below)

Count the Fish - (Available to print below)

ART & CRAFT: 
HANDPRINT PUPPRT 

1. To get stated trace your child’s hand
2. Have children draw an eye and a smile!
3. Color and cut out 
4. Attach a craft stick

  

Blessings,
Carol Sulouff
Maria Piel