Message from Teacher Dheko:
This week we will continue our camping theme. Help your child with spatial skills with these fun map activities.
I know many of us are having fun swimming during hot days. There are many things to remember to stay safe while having fun in the water. Click the link below to find some great reminders from John Hopkins.
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/water-safety-for-parents
Language / Literacy
Listen to Curious George Goes Fishing. Do you think the fish will like the cake George is using as bait? Click the link to listen to this silly book.
Math / Science
Make a chart on a piece of paper. In the left column write objects and in the right column you will write the number of steps it took to get from one place to the other. Point out two objects and say “how many steps does it take to get from ___ to ___?” Have your child count aloud with each step. Then help them to record the number of steps in the right column. Below is an example. You can choose any objects you want. You can pretend your home has turned into the great outdoors. Pretend your sofa in a giant rock, your refrigerator is a mountain or your rug is a lake!
| Objects | number of steps |
| couch to table | 6 steps |
| bed to door | 3 steps |
| wall to wall | 12 steps |
| fridge to sink | 5 steps |
Language / Literacy
Listen to Day at the Beach. There are so many fun things to do at the beach! Listen to this book about building a sand castle and think about how the characters solve the problem in the book.
Movement / Play
Sing and Dance along with this camping song.
Sung to: “The Farmer and The Dell”
A camping we will go.
A camping we will go.
Hi ho we’re off to the woods.
A camping we will go.
Sue will bring the tent.
Oh Sue will bring the tent.
Hi ho we’re off to the woods.
A camping we will go.
Tom will bring the food.
Oh Tom will bring the food.
Hi ho we’re off to the woods.
A camping we will go.
Language / Literacy
Listen to Teacher Anna reading How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight. Share with someone what your favorite part of the book was.
Art / Writing
Help your child draw a trail map. Start by drawing a winding path. Then your child can add in water, mountain, trees, or anything else! This activity can be added on to for multiple days. Encourage your child to add more detail to the map.
