Bible Teaching and Play
Bible Story: Crossing the Red Sea
Scripture: Exodus 14
Intentional Play
Play "Follow the Leader" and talk about how the Israelites followed Moses.
Some children may find it confusing that the Red Sea is not filled with red water but is still referred to as the Red Sea. Help clarify this by decorating the Crossing the Red Sea worksheet. Have the child paint the water blue to represent the sea. Once dry, add a pipe cleaner to Moses' hand to depict him parting the sea.
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Academic Teaching and Play
Letter Formation Chants
Introduce the letters Ee using the tactile letters and decorate the Letter Ee Poster to add to the "Letter of the Week" book.
Add to your Shape Family by creating a Heart Buddy. Cut out a large heart from construction paper. Then, accordion-fold long, thin strips of paper to make arms and legs, and glue them to the heart shape. Add a face, using small heart shapes for the eyes and nose. The child can also add shoes, hands, hair, or any other accessories to personalize their Heart Buddy.
Number Rhyme
Down and over and down some more. That’s the way to make a four!
Game
Play Hi Ho Cherry-O
Order the Ducks
Using the Five Little Ducks printable from weeks past, order the 0-4 ducks.
Write the child's name on a sheet of paper and provide tactile letters or flashcards for the child to match and place under each corresponding letter. If the child is ready for a challenge, offer additional letters for them to choose from.
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Pre-Reading Learning
All By Myself by Mercer Mayer is a charming and relatable book that follows Little Critter as he navigates the world of independence. Throughout the story, Little Critter proudly demonstrates all the things he can do by himself—such as getting dressed, tying his shoes, and pouring juice—even if they don’t always go perfectly. This book serves as a wonderful way to celebrate the milestones of growing up and learning new skills.
Discussion
Jack and Jill went up the hill
To fetch a pail of water
Jack fell down and broke his crown
And Jill came tumbling after
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Developmental Learning and Play
Instruct the child to make play dough snakes. Then using child-safe scissors, cut the play dough snake allowing the child to focus solely on closing and opening the blades. Be sure that the child's elbow stays next to their body and that the thumb is on top.
For a little more difficulty, have the child cut drinking straws.
Create a fun obstacle course that will challenge the child’s physical and problem-solving skills. Set up different stations using household items to encourage movement and critical thinking.
Obstacle Course Ideas:
Crawling Tunnel: Place a large blanket or tarp over two chairs to create a tunnel for the child to crawl through.
Jumping Station: Set out pillows or small cushions for the child to jump between, pretending they are hopping over water or lava.
Balancing Line: Lay a piece of string or tape on the floor and challenge the child to walk across it while keeping their balance.
Object Carry: Provide a lightweight object for the child to carry from one point to another without dropping it, promoting focus and coordination.
Ball Toss: Set up a basket or container and have the child throw a soft ball or rolled-up socks into it, aiming for the target.
Encourage the child to complete the obstacle course as fast as they can or add variety by timing each round and encouraging them to improve their speed or balance. This playful activity enhances gross motor skills, coordination, and spatial awareness while providing an enjoyable challenge.
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