Bible Teaching and PlayScripture: 1 Samuel 17
Philippians 2:3 (NIV) - Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.
Paint the arrow on the Down worksheet red.
While reading the Bible story, sign "down" when the giant falls down.
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Academic Teaching and Play
Add a red train to your Color Train by having the child color, with a jumbo crayon, the red train. Display the train at the child's level to point and discuss the colors.
Using red construction paper, cut out a large triangle. Using minimal water, have the child water paint the triangle. Talk about the shape as the child paints.
- Using the Dog worksheet, point to the dog's eyes.
- Drop a few dots of red paint on the Dog worksheet. Let the child spread the paint with a cotton swab.
- Clifford (books and TV program) is a great example of a red dog.
- Point and count the dog's legs.
- Find pictures of dogs in the books that you read.
- Crawl around on the floor and "bark" and "woof" like a dog.
Pre-Reading Learning
- Name the animals in the illustrations and say the sounds the animals make, specifically point out the dogs and pigs.
- Find objects that are red (barn).
- Count the various animals (e.g. kittens, puppies, colts).
This little piggy went to market (wiggle the big toe)
This little piggy stayed home (wiggle the 2nd toe)
This little piggy had roast beef (wiggle the middle toe)
This little piggy had none (wiggle the 4th toe)
And this little piggy went wee wee wee all the way home (wiggle the pinky toe)
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Developmental Learning and PlayPoint your index finger downward to demonstrate the sign for "down." Train the child to sign "down" before getting out of your lap or arms when being carried.
Allowing your child to help in the kitchen is a fantastic way to build fine motor skills while enjoying time together. Let them assist with stirring, pouring, unwrapping, and shaking ingredients. A damp cloth under the bowl can help prevent slipping. This week, try making muffins and invite your child to stir the ingredients with you. As you add ingredients, be sure to count aloud (e.g., 1 egg, 2 eggs, 3 eggs). Mix up a box of cupcakes or enjoy one of our favorite recipes - Refrigerator Raisin Bran Muffins.
Blow bubbles and encourage the child to catch, step on, and pop them as they float to the ground. Bubbles can also be a fun activity in the bathtub, but ensure the child is sitting for safety. Let the child blow bubbles too, as practicing breath control is an excellent way to help teach self-control.
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