Author Jan Brett WeekDramatic Play

All of the main characters in Jan Brett’s books are animals, so for damatic play we had 3 different

animal habitats set up and a veterinarian clinic for the children to

explore.

Small GroupFor small group, we worked on

sorting and matching using different shaped and colored

bugs.

ArtFor art this week, we created our

own borders and collaged the inside, make sock puppets,

explored with shaving cream and paint mixed together, and did

spray jungle art.

Gross MotorFor gross motor, we played

limbo. The children really enjoyed trying to go under the pole in several different ways.

OverviewThis week we learned about

Author Jan Brett. Jan Brett is known for her intriguing art work and borders within her

books. She also uses animals as the main characters in all of her books. The children really enjoyed exploring the different

animals and their habitats within the classroom. We read

10 different Jan Brett books including “The Umbrella,” “Hedgie’s Surprise,” and

“Comet’s Nine Lives.”Foundation observed:

FA.1.41 Participate freely in dramatic play activities that become more extended and complex.

Discovery TableIn the discovery table, we had soil as

the main component with shovels, sifters, and rakes to manipulate it

with. There were also plaastic eggs for the children to hide and find in the

soil.Foundation observed:

SC.1.22 Investigate and talk about thecharacteristics of matter (e.g., liquids and solids, smooth and rough, bend-not bend).

Foundation Observed:

FA.1.67 Use different colors, surface textures, and shapes to create form and meaning

Foundations Observed:

M.6.22 Categorize familiar objects by functionand class.M.6.18 Give reason of placement of objects.

Foundation Observed:

P.3.13 Perform stability skills alone and/or with a partner. (e.g., transferring weight so as to rock, roll, stand on one foot for six seconds and walk up and down

Chelsea BaledgeBall State University