Oh Christmas Tree

The Junebug Weekly

November 29 and December 1

Oh Christmas Tree

The Creative Corner

Pine cones, Pine needles, Christmas Trees.

Tuesday-November 29

Paper Pines

Junebugs will trim little trees using glue, puff balls, ornament stickers and glitter.

Pine Needle Picassos

After a mini lesson on evergreens, Junebugs will turn the parts of a tree into (pine cones, pine needles, and sticks) into paint brushes to create one of a kind art.

T is for tree

Junebugs will recognize the letter T, form it's sound and identify it as the beginning sound in the word tree.  They will use their fingerprints to decorate a paper tree with ornaments.

Thursday-December 1

Popsicle Pines

Junebugs will practice following directions and use their fine motor skills to arrange popsicle sticks into a tree shape.


Ice Cream Cone Christmas Tree
Junebugs will have so much fun turning an ice cream cone into a decorated Christmas tree with candy.

T is for tree

Junebugs will recognize the letter T, form it's sound and identify it as the beginning sound in the word tree.  We will take their picture making the shape of a letter T!

Circle Time Routine

Educational. Social. Playful.

Greeting

Find and sit on your circle time mat.  Greet your friends with the song 'Hello Neighbor!'.  Read Fly High Little Bird.

Morning Stretch

"Point to your nose, reach down to your toes, wiggle your hips, and bend your elbows.  Reach up high to the sky,  reach down low to the floor, stretch to the window, and stretch to the door.  Whisper 'shhhhh' and sit quietly on the floor."

Morning Work

Calendar

Sing the "Seven Days In A Week".  Discuss today's theme and activities.

Weather

Observe the weather through the window and discuss proper clothing using flashcards.

Numbers

Count to 10 on your fingers.  Sing along with 'Ten Little Numbers'.

Letters

Sing the 'ABCs' with instruments.  Rap the 'ABC's' with Elmo.  Listen to 'Chicka, Chicka, Boom, Boom'.  Color the letter of the day (T is for tree) and glue it into your notebook.

Morning Stories

5 Little Christmas Trees by William Boniface

Morning Songs

5 Little Christmas Trees

5 little Christmas trees
Standing all alone,
Their hearts were very sad
Because they didn't have a home.
Then chop went the ax!
And down fell the tree.
And off it went with a happy family.

Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree (Kidz Bop)

We hope you all enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving with your loved ones.  We are so excited for the holiday season and have so many fun activities, songs, and projects planned.  


'Tis the Season!

Lindsay and Lindsay

All Aboard The Mayflower!

The Junebug Weekly

November 15 and November 17

A Celebration of Friendship.

The Creative Corner

Pilgrims, Mayflower, Friends.

Tuesday-November 15

Set Sail for Plymouth Rock

After a mini-lesson on the Mayflower and Plymouth Rock the Junebugs will make their very own Mayflower ship.

P is for Pilgrim

Junebugs will recognize the letter P, form it's sound, and identify it as the beginning sound in the word pilgrim.  They will then make their very own "P is for pilgrim" hat to wear.

Busy, Busy, Beans

Junebugs will enjoy sensory tubs full of beans, trucks and scoops.

Thursday-November 17

We Give Thanks

Junebugs will listen to a story about the Thanksgiving holiday and learn the word 'thankful'.  We will discuss things we might be thankful for and then make a placemat to use on Thanksgiving day.


Thanksgiving Countdown
Junebugs will make a turkey to help them countdown the days left until Thanksgiving.

Busy, Busy, Beans

Junebugs will enjoy sensory tubs full of beans, trucks and scoops.

Circle Time Routine

Educational. Social. Playful.

Greeting

Find and sit on your circle time mat.  Greet your friends with the song 'Hello Neighbor!'.  Read Fly High Little Bird.

Morning Stretch

"Point to your nose, reach down to your toes, wiggle your hips, and bend your elbows.  Reach up high to the sky,  reach down low to the floor, stretch to the window, and stretch to the door.  Whisper 'shhhhh' and sit quietly on the floor."

Morning Work

Calendar

Sing the "Seven Days In A Week".  Discuss today's theme and activities.

Weather

Observe the weather through the window and discuss proper clothing using flashcards.

Numbers

Count to 10 on your fingers.  Sing along with 'Ten Little Numbers'.

Letters

Sing the 'ABCs' with instruments.  Rap the 'ABC's' with Elmo.  Listen to 'Chicka, Chicka, Boom, Boom'.  Color the letter of the day (P is for pilgrim) and glue it into your notebook.

Morning Stories

What is Thanksgiving? by Michelle Medlock Adams

Twas' the Night Before Thanksgiving by Dav Pilkey

Morning Songs

Upon the Mayflower (Twinkle Star)

Upon the Mayflower pilgrims sailed

Until America's Plymouth was hailed.

They anchored there in 1620

Food nearly gone, and hardships aplenty.

Indians shared their seeds, meat, and corn

That’s how the First Thanksgiving was born!

I'm a Little Turkey

I'm a little turkey,

my name is Ted,

Here are my feathers and here is my head.

Gobble, gobble, gobble is what I say,

Quick! Run!

It's Thanksgiving Day!

We are so thankful for the opportunity to spend our days learning, crafting, and playing with your sweet children.  We wish all of our Junebug families a very Happy Thanksgiving!


With Gratitude,

Lindsay and Lindsay

More Gobble, Gobble, Gobblin!

The Junebug Weekly

November 8 and November 10

More Gobble, Gobble, Gobblin'!

The Creative Corner

Waddle, Wobble, Gobble!

Tuesday-November 8

Turkey Hands and Feet

After a mini-review on the parts of a turkey (feathers, beaks, wings, claws) Junebugs will get messy as they make turkeys using their hands and sweet feet.

Corn Bin Corral

Hands on corn play is back for another week of fun!  The Junebugs loved playing in bins of corn with spoons, cups, and other tools last week too much to not try it again.

Thursday-November 10

Turkey Tracing

Junebugs will use their fine motor skills to make a traditional hand print turkey by tracing their little hands.  They will then decorate their turkeys with a variety of seasonal items.  


F is for Feather
Junebugs will recognize the letter F in uppercase print and learn it's sound.  They'll sing the "F sounds" song as they make feathered turkey friends.

Circle Time Routine

Educational. Social. Playful.

Greeting

Find and sit on your circle time mat.  Greet your friends with the song 'Hello Neighbor!'.  Read Fly High Little Bird.

Morning Stretch

"Point to your nose, reach down to your toes, wiggle your hips, and bend your elbows.  Reach up high to the sky,  reach down low to the floor, stretch to the window, and stretch to the door.  Whisper 'shhhhh' and sit quietly on the floor."

Morning Work

Calendar

Sing the "Seven Days In A Week".  Discuss today's theme and activities.

Weather

Observe the weather through the window and discuss proper clothing using flashcards.

Numbers

Count to 10 on your fingers.  Sing along with 'Ten Little Numbers'.

Letters

Sing the 'ABCs' with instruments.  Rap the 'ABC's' with Elmo.  Listen to 'Chicka, Chicka, Boom, Boom'.  Color the letter of the day (F is for feather) and glue it into your notebook.

Morning Stories

A Plump and Perky Turkey by Teresa Bateman

Turkeys by Enchanted Learning

Morning Songs

Ten Little Turkeys
I'm a Little Turkey
I'm a little turkey,
my name is Ted,
Here are my feathers and here is my head.
Gobble, gobble, gobble is what I say,
Quick! Run!
It's Thanksgiving Day!

We hope you aren't too tired of all the turkey talk yet!  Around here we are big turkey fans so we're gearing up for another week of fowl fun with our little Junebugs.


Gobble, Gobble, Gobble Is What We Say,

Lindsay and Lindsay

It's Turkey Time!

The Junebug Weekly

November 1 and November 3

It's Turkey Time!

The Creative Corner

Gobble, Gobble, Gobble!

Tuesday-November 1

Turkey Hands and Feet

After a mini-science lesson on the parts of a turkey (feathers, beaks, wings, claws) Junebugs will make wooden turkey masks that we will use to sing during circle time.

Corn Bin Corral

Junebugs love free sensory time!  This week they will get a hands on math lesson with corn using cups, spoons, and other tools as they measure, mix and repeatedly pour the kernels.

Thursday-November 3

For The Birds

Junebugs will learn about the diet of turkeys and other birds.  Then they will make their own bird feeder using cornmeal mash, bird seed mix, and egg cartons.  


T is for Turkey
Junebugs will recognize the letter T in uppercase print and learn it's sound.  They'll sing the "T sounds" song as they make fingerprint turkey friends.



  

Circle Time Routine

Educational. Social. Playful.

Greeting

Find and sit on your circle time mat.  Greet your friends with the song 'Hello Neighbor!'.  Read Fly High Little Bird.

Morning Stretch

"Point to your nose, reach down to your toes, wiggle your hips, and bend your elbows.  Reach up high to the sky,  reach down low to the floor, stretch to the window, and stretch to the door.  Whisper 'shhhhh' and sit quietly on the floor."

Morning Work

Calendar

Sing the "Seven Days In A Week".  Discuss today's theme and activities.

Weather

Observe the weather through the window and discuss proper clothing using flashcards.

Numbers

Count to 10 on your fingers.  Sing along with 'Ten Little Numbers'.

Letters

Sing the 'ABCs' with instruments.  Rap the 'ABC's' with Elmo.  Listen to 'Chicka, Chicka, Boom, Boom'.  Color the letter of the day (T is for turkey) and glue it into your notebook.

Morning Stories

A Plump and Perky Turkey by Teresa Bateman

Turkeys by Enchanted Learning

Morning Songs

Ten Little Turkeys
I'm a Little Turkey
I'm a little turkey,
my name is Ted,
Here are my feathers and here is my head.
Gobble, gobble, gobble is what I say,
Quick! Run!
It's Thanksgiving Day!

We can't believe that November is already here, but we're glad because we love turkey time!


Gobble, Gobble, Gobble,

Lindsay and Lindsay