K is for Key

Theme:  Letter K
We met Kangaroo Kippy.  She showed us how to write upper and lower case "K/k".  We discussed how "C" & "K" like to try and trick us because they both use the same sound.  We also learned that they like to stick together in words such as "trick, stick, duck, luck..."  We had fun making "K" with our bodies and learning the "K" sign.

Choosing Time:  Kangaroo Coloring by the Number, Kangaroo Pouch Table Game, Letter K Stamping, Kangaroo Puzzle

Reading:  Kangaroo, King, Koala, Kite, Kiss, Key

Music & Movement:

• Kangaroo Hopping
• Karate Chopping
• Kicks:  Big, quick, ...
• Playing our Kazoos and marching around

Game:

•  I hid "K's" throughout the classroom.  The children put their "pouches" on and hopped around looking for "K's".  We loved this game!  And, all of them wanted to play it again.  I suggested that their parents could help them to make more "K's" and then could hide them for a fun activity to do together at home.
• Alphabet Find.  The children all found a space to stand next to a wall.  I threw out a bunch of ABC's and then called out One letter for the kids to find.  This was super fun!

Science:  We had several different keys hidden inside of our mystery can.  We learned by sight & touch some differences between them.  We talked about how every key has one purpose.  For example:  My house key won't start my car...

Imagination Creation:  After talking about real keys, I asked the children, "If you had a magic key, what would it open?"  Some of the amazing responses included:

• "I would open books.  Then, I could go see fairies or mermaids."
• "I would open a treasure chest.  It would have money, jewels, and lots of necklaces."
• "I would open a way to get to Disneyland."
• "My key wouldn't work." 

Art:

• Magic Keys (We are working on our cutting skills)
• Kisses' Notes
• Kangaroo Pouches

Snack:

• Blueberry & Poppy seed Muffins
• Granola Bars
• Orange Slices and Pretzel Sticks (We enjoyed making "K" with them)
• Popcorn, Clementines, Apples, Raisins
• Apples & Pretzel Sticks
• Gingerbread Cookies (that we decorated first)
• Go-Gurts & Special K crackers

Books:   Kangaroo, Kangaroo What is in your Pouch?, &