Bible Teaching and Play
Bible Story: Moses and 10 Commandments
Scripture: Exodus 20
Color and cut out each piece of the 10 Commandments Train. Using the numbers on the train and the cars, have the child arrange them in the correct order. As you go through each commandment, discuss its meaning, and once complete, glue the pieces onto a large sheet of butcher paper or display them on a wall.
Since this is a detailed activity, consider spreading it out over the week. If the child is ready, encourage her to roughly cut out the train pieces herself. While cutting, remind her to keep her elbow close to her body and ensure her thumb is on top of the scissors for proper grip and technique.
A rectangle resembles the stone tablets Moses received from God. Start by cutting a piece of brown construction paper in half to create two tall rectangles. Then, take the Rectangle 10 Commandments worksheet and scrunch the printable papers into balls, smoothing them out with your hands or a rolling pin. Repeat this process several times until the papers are covered in wrinkles, resembling stone. For the final step, smooth the papers out again and glue them to the brown rectangles. Afterward, paint the rectangles with brown watercolor to give them a weathered, ancient look, mimicking the appearance of stone.
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Academic Teaching and Play
Letter Formation Chants
Introduce the letters Ff using the tactile letters and decorate the Letter Ff Poster to add to the "Letter of the Week" book.
To help your child recognize the /f/ sound, have him place a hand in front of his mouth while pronouncing the sound. Encourage him to feel the air as it flows out, reinforcing the association between the sound and its production.
Add to your Shape Family by creating a Rectangle Buddy. Cut out a large rectangle from construction paper. Then, accordion-fold long, thin strips of paper to make arms and legs, and glue them to the rectangle shape. Add a face, using small rectangle shapes for the eyes and nose. The child can also add shoes, hands, hair, or any other accessories to personalize their Rectangle Buddy.
Add to your Shape Family by creating a Triangle Buddy. Cut out a large triangle from construction paper. Then, accordion-fold long, thin strips of paper to make arms and legs, and glue them to the triangle shape. Add a face, using small triangle shapes for the eyes and nose. The child can also add shoes, hands, hair, or any other accessories to personalize their Triangle Buddy.
Number Rhyme
Put on a hat. Then take a dive. Make a big round tummy. Now that’s a five! - or-
A little bit down. Circle the drive. Put on a hat. That makes a five!
Number Poster
This week, have the child tear small squares of construction paper and glue them onto a Number 5 poster. Once the poster is decorated, let them add five stickers, one at a time. As each sticker is placed, count together out loud, pointing to each number and maintaining a steady rhythm to help reinforce number recognition and counting skills.
Using letter tactile cards or flashcards, present the child with the letters of her name. Guide her in placing the letters in the correct order, helping her develop letter recognition and spelling skills.
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Pre-Reading Learning
Frog, Where Are You? by Mercer Mayer is a wordless picture book that tells the story of a young boy who embarks on a search for his lost pet frog. As the boy looks through the forest, he encounters various animals and obstacles, creating a series of adventures.
The book relies on expressive illustrations (pragmatics) to convey the narrative, allowing children to use their imagination and create their own version of the story, making it a great way to promote storytelling and observation skills. Spend time exploring the details in the pictures, pointing out objects in the background, and discussing what’s happening. For more tips on how to engage with wordless books, try picture walking. As you go through the book, pay special attention to the /f/ sound in the word "frog."
One, two, three, four, five! (count with your fingers)
Once I caught a fish alive; (place palms together to make a swimming fish)
Six, seven, eight, nine, ten. (count with your fingers)
Then I let it go again. (throw hands in the air)
Why did you let it go? (shrug shoulders)
Because it bit my finger so. (one hand bite pinkie finger on right hand)
Which finger did it bite? (shrug shoulders)
This little finger on my right. (wiggle pinkie finger on right hand)
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Developmental Learning and Play
If the child is ready, let him cut a large circle from green construction paper to create a frog's face. Ensure that his elbow stays close to his body and that his thumb is positioned on top of the scissors. After cutting the green circle, cut two smaller circles from white paper for the frog's eyes and glue them onto the green circle. Draw two dark spots for the pupils and add two tiny lines for the frog's nose, along with a curved line for the mouth. Next, create frog legs using green handprints. Paint the child’s hands with green paint and press them onto a separate piece of paper. Take time to count each finger together. Once dry, cut out the handprints and glue them onto the sides of the frog's body to complete the craft. Since this is a detailed activity, consider spreading it out over the week.
Set up an indoor climbing adventure by placing pillows, couch cushions, or other soft objects on the floor for your child to crawl over. Pretend you are creating Mount Sinai and have fun climbing over peaks. If the weather permits, rake a pile of leaves outside and pretend it’s Mount Sinai. Act out the story of Moses climbing the mountain to receive the 10 Commandments from God. Encourage your child to step into the role of Moses using the Rectangle 10 Commandment craft as a prop while you narrate the interactions between God and Moses. This imaginative play helps bring the story to life, making the experience more engaging and memorable.
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