Showing posts with label Letter J. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Letter J. Show all posts

Friday, November 30, 2012

Jingle All the Way

Theme:  Letter J
We met Jack the Jellyfish who introduced us to letter "J".  We took turns pulling items out of a Jar that begin with the letter "J" such as jaguar, jewels, jump rope, jeep, jet, jellybeans, jingle bell, jar of jam, baby Jesus....I suggested that Jesus is the best "J" item and the Most important reason for Christmas.

Choosing Time:  ABC Upper/Lower Case Pairing Puzzles, Letter J Hidden Picture Coloring Page, ...

Music & Movement:
  • Jingle Bells
  • Jack in the Box
  • Jumping Song (High, Low, Long, Frog, One legged, Rabbit, Grasshopper jumps...)
  • Jumping Jacks
  • Shepherd's Carol
  • Christmas Bells Are Ringing
  • Jiggle Like Jelly Fish (This was Hilarious!)
  • Criss-Cross Apple Juice...

Games:
  • How far can you jump?
  • ABC Bingo with Jelly Beans
  • Matched word pictures with the first letter sound

Math:  Do you like chocolate covered coconut jelly bellies?  We graphed our answers.

Art:
  • Baby Jesus in a Manger
  • Jelly Fish ( We will be finishing these next week)
  • Jingle Bell Jewels

Snacks:
  • "J" Jelly Sandwiches & "J" Jello Jigglers
  • Jingle Cookies & Juicy Juice Boxes
  • Jello Jigglers
  • a Jumble of Fruit Slices, Carrot Sticks, & Saltines
  • Ritz Crackers & Grapes
Birthdays:  Happy birthday to Rena & Ewan!  Thank you for bringing yummy Cupcakes, Grapes, Jelly Bellies, & Gummy Worms to share with us!


Books:

 Christmas in the BarnFront Cover











The Tale of Jack Frost

Monday, December 19, 2011

Week Sixteen--All Aboard!

Theme: Christmas

Letter: J
J is for Jasmine
J is for Jaguar
J is for Jewel
J is for Jurassic, Jackrabbits, & Jupiter

Writing: Practiced J & j. We think J looks like a fish hook & little j is fishing underneath the water.

Snacks:
  • White Chocolate dipped pretzels with sprinkles, apple slices, & fruit leather
  • "Jack Frost" Snowman Donuts
  • Sugar Cookies
  • S'mores
  • Jam & Bread

Polar Express Adventure: Jammie day at school is a favorite one for all! After everyone arrived at school and had decorated a treat bag, we presented a ticket and then boarded the train. We snuggled in our warm blankets & sat on our pillows. Some of our adventures include:

  • Reading The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg
  • Wrapping Station to wrap your Christmas Presents
  • We explored the music car where we played Silent Night on Bell Pipe Chimes
  • Ice Fishing--Fished for prizes
  • Jingle Bells--Each child received a bell and then we danced to Jingle Bells
  • We paused to sing Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
  • We ate in the dining car. Snacks were served along with a hot chocolate bar including marshmallows, candy canes, & whipped cream.

Books:

  • There was no Snow on Christmas Eve by Pam Munoz Ryan
  • Max's Christmas by Rosemary Wells
  • Letter "J" related Nursery Rhymes (Jack Be Nimble, Jack & Jill,....)

Music & Movement:

  • Jingle Bells
  • Mary, Mary
  • We Wish You a Merry Christmas
  • Silent Night
  • Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
  • Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Art: Jingle Bell Jewelry & Treat Bag Decorating

Birthday Girl Parade: