Since we are getting close to Valentine's Day and sending cards let’s learn about the job of a mail carrier. Ask the children what they think a mail carrier does and write down what they say. Once t ...
Since we are getting close to Valentine's Day and sending cards let’s learn about the job of a mail carrier. Ask the children what they think a mail carrier does and write down what they say. Once the children give their answers; you can explain to the children that a mail carrier someone who delivers the mail every day. Ask the children if they have every met their mail carrier or if they have ever seen their mail carrier delivering the mail? If you’d like you could print out a picture of a mail carrier, their bag and the truck they drive so that you have something to show the children and then they will become a bit more familiar with who you are speaking about.
Learn about the letter X with Miss Cullen and Gator. First, Miss Cullen and Gator are going to show the upper and lower case letter X. Then review the sound of the X. Next look at two types of food th ...
Learn about the letter X with Miss Cullen and Gator. First, Miss Cullen and Gator are going to show the upper and lower case letter X. Then review the sound of the X. Next look at two types of food that start with the letter X: Pringle Stixs and Twix. If you have these items at home you can try them with Miss Cullen and discuss what it feels like, tastes like, sounds like and smells like.
Remember, when trying the different foods, it has to go in your mouth but it doesn't have to stay there. But it is always good to try something new.
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For those of you that joined us last week, we learned about The Good Samaritan. Because we are starting with the month of February and learning about how to love one another I thought this would be a ...
For those of you that joined us last week, we learned about The Good Samaritan. Because we are starting with the month of February and learning about how to love one another I thought this would be a great story to continue to learn about. For those of us that need a little bit of a refresher on the story I have it below for you and then an activity for you to do with children.
The Good Samaritan
Luke 10:25-37
One day, a lawyer put Jesus to the test. He said, “I know the law says to love God with all my heart and to love my neighbor as myself. But who is my neighbor?”
Jesus told him this parable:
“A man was on his way to the city of Jericho when he was attacked by robbers. They took his clothes, beat him, stole everything he had and went away. The man was hurt. He needed help. Along came a priest. When he saw the man, he passed on the other side of the road. Along came a helper in the temple. He saw the man but did not stop. Along came a Samaritan man. When he saw the hurt man, he stopped. The Samaritan man put bandages on him cleaned up the man’s wounds. He lifted the man onto his own donkey and took him down the road to an inn to care for him. The Samaritan man took care of him all night long,” said Jesus. “In the morning, the Samaritan man gave the innkeeper two silver coins and said, ‘Take good care of him until I return.’” After Jesus finished the story, he asked, “Who was a neighbor to the injured man?” The lawyer answered, “The Samaritan who took care of the hurt man.” Jesus said, “Yes. Be kind, like that man and love your neighbor.”
Let's make a themed snack to go along with the story.
If you have the time, making a themed snack is so fun and can be used to start wonderful preschool discussions about the overall theme. They take time and energy so go for it if you are doing this lesson over a week’s time at home or in a classroom.
Themed Snack: Bandages
Here is how to make some yummy bandages in honor of the good Samaritan helping his neighbor that he found hurt on the road!
Bandage: graham crackers, broken into shape of bandages
White Gauze Pad: cream cheese or you can cut some jack cheese
Blood (optional): drop of red food coloring on the cream cheese, or a red hot candy, or a red jelly bean smashed
Today we are going to make a mail carrier. I thought it would be neat for the children to draw their own person and then if they want they can glue on the items provided in the pattern. You can have t ...
Today we are going to make a mail carrier. I thought it would be neat for the children to draw their own person and then if they want they can glue on the items provided in the pattern. You can have the children draw their mail carrier on a piece of construction paper then glue on the items. This is a fun way to use their imagination and to work on fine motor skills while drawing their person and gluing on the items.
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