Ida Insect

Theme:  Letter "I"
We practiced putting "I" words into one of two groups:  one with short i sound and one with the long I sound.  We were able to go on a field trip to Timpview High School to see part of a musical.  The most exciting part was peeking into the "pit" to see all of the various Instruments.  Some of us want to play an instrument some day :)

Choosing Time:  Igloo/Island Game, Insects, ...

Snacks:

• Scrabble Cheez-Its

Art:

• Instrument Shakers

Science:

• What makes an insect?  6 legs, 2 antennae,...We then practiced categorizing several bugs.  We placed them in an insect pile or not an insect pile.
• We made ice cream.  We had a fun time mixing the ingredients into zip-lock bags and then we took turns tossing the bags to one another while calling out  letter "I" words.  We learned that the ice and salt helped freeze the cream mixture.

Music & Movement:  We built a paper ice cream cone on the wall.  Each child took a turn to choose a "flavor" and then placed it onto the "cone."  We did a corresponding activity with each "flavor."

• Ten Little Indians
• I am a Little Indian Boy
• Turkey (Chicken) Dance
• Turkey Strut
• Row, Row, Row the Mayflower
• A Turkey is a Silly Bird
• I Scream
• Fall Leaf Interpretation
• Leaves Are Falling

Game:  Insect Movements