Week Theme Sub-Theme Objectives Assessment Tasks
1. Show interest
- Storytime
in daily reading
participation
activities
- Book selection
Building a Love for Starting a Reading 2. Sit and listen
Week 1 and sharing
Reading Routine attentively during
- Class book
read-alouds
corner: favorite
3. Choose a book
book drawing
based on interest
1. Use descriptive
words related to
the five senses
- "My Senses"
2. Listen and
collage
respond to
Exploring Our Describing the - Sensory walk
Week 2 sensory-related
Senses World Around Us and discussion
stories
- Descriptive word
3. Express
matching game
personal
experiences
verbally
1. Share stories or
- Show and tell:
traditions from
family tradition
home
- Cultural
2. Listen to peers'
Celebrating Our Stories from storybook
Week 3 cultural stories
Culture Home creation
3. Use new
- Vocabulary
vocabulary
bingo with
related to cultural
cultural terms
practices
1. Identify and
name common - Nature
plants and scavenger hunt
animals - "My Favorite
Nature and Talking About
Week 4 2. Describe Animal" drawing
Environment Nature
natural settings and description
3. Ask and answer - Group discussion
questions about on nature topics
nature
Week 5 Community Understanding 1. Recognize - Dress-up and
Helpers Roles various role-play sessions
community - Community
helpers helper matching
2. Use cards
appropriate - Create thank-
vocabulary to you cards for
describe their helpers
roles
3. Engage in role-
play activities
1. Identify and - Emotion wheel
name basic activity
emotions - Storytime with
Emotions and Expressing 2. Use language to emotion-themed
Week 6
Feelings Ourselves express feelings books
3. Listen to and - "How I Feel
discuss stories Today" journal
about emotions entry
- Food group
1. Name common
sorting game
foods and
- "My Favorite
categorize them
Food and Talking About Meal" drawing
Week 7 2. Describe tastes
Nutrition Food and description
and preferences
- Taste test and
3. Discuss healthy
descriptive
eating habits
discussion
- Transportation
1. Identify
charades
different modes
- Create a class
of transportation
mural of
2. Use action
Week 8 Transportation How We Move transportation
words related to
modes
movement
- "My Trip"
3. Share personal
storytelling
travel experiences
session
1. Discovering the Joy of Stories
Lesson: Time to Read!
Objectives:
Identify the parts of a story (beginning, middle, end) through shared reading.
Express feelings or thoughts about a favorite story through drawing or storytelling.
Demonstrate listening comprehension by answering simple questions about a read-aloud.
2. Understanding the World Through Our Senses
Lesson: My Five Senses
Objectives:
Name and describe the five senses and the body parts associated with each.
Use the five senses to explore and describe everyday objects.
Distinguish which sense(s) are used in different situations or experiences.
3. Celebrating Our Differences
Lesson: It’s a Small World After All
Objectives:
Recognize and respect physical and cultural differences among peers.
Share something unique about themselves (e.g., food, language, or family tradition).
Participate in group activities that promote inclusivity and friendship.
4. Understanding the Self
Lesson: Inside Out
Objectives:
Identify and name basic emotions (happy, sad, angry, scared, etc.).
Express feelings through art, storytelling, or role-play.
Demonstrate ways to cope with emotions (e.g., deep breathing, asking for help).
5. Eating Well, Feeling Great
Lesson: What’s on My Plate?
Objectives:
Identify food groups and recognize healthy food choices.
Sort foods into “go,” “grow,” and “glow” categories.
Create a simple balanced plate using cutouts or drawings of nutritious foods.
1. Discovering the Joy of Stories
Objectives:
Identify the beginning, middle, and end of a story through shared reading.
Express understanding by writing or drawing about a favorite story.
Demonstrate listening skills and comprehension by responding to questions after being
read to.
Aligned Activities:
Storytime Participation: Engage students in interactive read-aloud sessions, prompting
them to identify key story elements.
Book Selection and Sharing: Allow students to choose a favorite book to read and
discuss with peers, enhancing personal connection to literature.
Class Book Corner: Favorite Book Drawing: Create a classroom display where
students illustrate scenes from their favorite stories, reinforcing narrative structure.
2. Understanding the World Through Our Senses
Objectives:
Name and describe the five senses and their corresponding body parts.
Utilize the five senses to explore and describe common objects.
Distinguish which senses are used in various situations or experiences.
Aligned Activities:
"My Senses" Collage: Students create a collage using images that represent each of the
five senses, reinforcing identification and association.
Sensory Walk and Discussion: Organize a walk where students focus on specific senses,
followed by a discussion to share observations.
Descriptive Word Matching Game: Play a game where students match descriptive
words to corresponding sensory experiences, enhancing vocabulary and sensory
awareness.
3. Celebrating Our Differences
Objectives:
Identify and appreciate variations in peers’ cultures and physical attributes.
Share unique aspects of their own culture, such as food, language, or family traditions.
Engage in group activities that promote inclusivity and friendship.
Aligned Activities:
Show and Tell: Family Tradition: Students present a unique family tradition, fostering
appreciation for diverse cultures and practices.
Cultural Storybook Creation: Collaborate on a class storybook where each student
contributes a page about their cultural background, promoting inclusivity.
Vocabulary Bingo with Cultural Terms: Play bingo using words from various cultures,
helping students learn and respect linguistic diversity.
4. Understanding the Self
Objectives:
Identify and name basic emotions (e.g., happy, sad, angry, scared).
Express feelings through art, storytelling, or role-play.
Demonstrate methods of coping with emotions, such as deep breathing or seeking
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Aligned Activities:
Emotion Wheel Activity: Create a wheel with different emotions; students spin and
discuss times they've felt each emotion, aiding emotional literacy.
Storytime with Emotion-Themed Books: Read books that explore various feelings,
followed by discussions to connect stories to personal experiences.
"How I Feel Today" Journal Entry: Encourage daily journaling where students express
their current emotions through drawings or words, promoting self-awareness.
5. Eating Well, Feeling Great
Objectives:
Recognize a variety of food groups and healthy food options.
Classify foods into "Go," "Grow," and "Glow" categories.
Design a simple, balanced meal using cut-outs or pictures of nutrient-rich foods.
Aligned Activities:
Food Group Sorting Game: Use cards or images to have students categorize foods into
"Go," "Grow," and "Glow" groups, teaching balanced nutrition.
"My Favorite Meal" Drawing and Description: Students draw their favorite meals and
identify the food groups represented, reinforcing healthy eating habits.
Taste Test and Descriptive Discussion: Offer samples of various healthy foods for
tasting, followed by discussions describing flavors and textures, enhancing sensory
vocabulary.
