Corn was a very important commodity for the Native Americans. Corn was ground to flour to make breads & mush. They also popped corn. Corn is mentioned in many Native American stories & songs. Bird Feathers were used to make jewelry, headdresses, & other ornamentations. Native Americans used many items found in Nature to create beautiful things. For example, they used berries to dye clothing. When we say "Native Americans" it means that they were here in America first.
Letter: N
The "N" sound is similar to the "M" sound. We practiced both of them. We giggled as I had them say the sounds with their eyes closed. There are many "N" words such as Nurse, Nice, Neck, Nose, Net, Nuts, Nine, Noodles, Nest, Nature, No, & Not. We practiced Numbers (1-9). We identified "N/n" in words.
Art:
- Corn Husk Dolls/Indian Chiefs
- Native American Nature Necklaces
Music & Movement:- I'm A Nut
- I Have a Tee-Pee
- Little Indian Boy
- Head, Shoulders, Knees, & Toes
- Simon Says
- Quaker Cereal Bars
- Popcorn & Cheese Sticks
- Popcorn mixed with Craisins, Raisins, & Marshmallows (Native American Favorites)
- Trail Mix (with nuts) & Crackers
Math:- Number Puzzles
- Nine Native Americans (We practiced identifying the amount with the number).
Games:- Which Feather Is Missing?
- Feather Goes Round the Circle
- "N" toss into the Nest
- Feather Darts
My older son had early out & so he came to play too!
Book: The Napping House by Audrey WoodIt must have been very suggestive, because one kiddo zonked out :)
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