Circle: I have a couple of ideas to talk and learn about what the New Year means for children.
1. Show the number 2014 and 2015 just so they can see what it looks like and what a big number it is. Tal ...
Circle: I have a couple of ideas to talk and learn about what the New Year means for children.
1. Show the number 2014 and 2015 just so they can see what it looks like and what a big number it is. Talk with them about what they got to do in 2014 and what would like to do in 2015. Talk about some fun things they got to do or places they went. You can write down what they say. Have each child draw a picture of something special they want to do during the new year. Have them dictate a story about their picture to you. Assemble the children's pictures and stories into a book and put it in your reading area or a place where you can look at it and talk about it.
2. You could also set up a New Year's party in your dramatic play center or in an area in your house. Introduce the materials to the children and talk about how many people celebrate the new year. Put the props in your dramatic play center and let the party begin! Add party hats, old fancy dresses, old men's suits, a lot of jewelry, noisemakers, and a clock set at 12:00.
Music & Movement: Hello New Year
Hello New Year (Sung to "Are You Sleeping?")
Hello New Year
Hello New Year
Good bye old
Good bye old
Hello New Year
Hello New Year
We're glad you're here
We're glad you're here
Learn about the letter S with Miss Cullen and Gator. First, Miss Cullen and Gator are going to show the upper and lower case letter S. Then review the sound of the S. Next look at three types of food ...
Learn about the letter S with Miss Cullen and Gator. First, Miss Cullen and Gator are going to show the upper and lower case letter S. Then review the sound of the S. Next look at three types of food that start with the letter S: Salsa, Spinach, Salami. 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.
Shepherds Visit
Luke 2:8-20
On the night Jesus was born, shepherds were watching their sheep. Suddenly, an angel stood before them, and God's light shined all around.
The angel said, "Do not be afraid ...
Shepherds Visit
Luke 2:8-20
On the night Jesus was born, shepherds were watching their sheep. Suddenly, an angel stood before them, and God's light shined all around.
The angel said, "Do not be afraid. I bring joyful news to all people. Today, in the town of Bethlehem, a Savior has been born! He is lying in a manger. Then a choir of angels appeared. They sang, "Glory to God in the highest! Peace and goodwill to everyone on earth!
The shepherds rushed to Bethlehem. There they found baby Jesus. They told Mary and Joseph what the angel said.
As they returned to their sheep, the shepherds told everyone what they had seen and heard. All along the way, the shepherds shouted praises to God.
Bible Story Questions & Answers
Talk about what the Bible story was about by asking the children questions. You can decide ahead of time how you want them to answer the questions. I like to have the children raise their hand to answer the question. If they are incorrect that is fine. You can say what the answer is or ask: “Does anyone else have a thought or answer to the question?”
Questions to ask if you like:
- On the night Jesus was born who was with their sheep? (Shepherds)
- What suddenly appeared? (Angels)
- Did the angels tell them about a baby who had been born? (Yes)
- What was the baby's name? (Jesus)
- Did the shepherds to to see Jesus? (Yes)
- Did the shepherds tell others about Jesus? (Yes)
- Can you tell others about Jesus? (Yes)
Prayer
While sitting on the floor with criss cross legs, have the children repeat after you. You can have them fold their hands and close their eyes or just sit quietly and say after you. Following is a prayer written out that you can use, or you can make up your own.
Dear God (children repeat)
Thank you for this day. (children repeat)
Thank you for sending (children repeat)
your son Jesus. (children repeat)
Please help me (children repeat)
to be like the shepherds (children repeat)
and tell others about Jesus. (children repeat)
I love You (children repeat)
Amen (children repeat)
Today for art we are going to make party hats to wear to “ring in the new year!”
Here is a website with some great pictures of how to go about making the party hats.
Music and Movement:
The Freeze ...
Today for art we are going to make party hats to wear to “ring in the new year!”
Here is a website with some great pictures of how to go about making the party hats.
Music and Movement:
The Freeze Dance is a fun way to work those large motor skills and have fun at the same time. When the children freeze you can have them say Happy New Year!
