Curriculum for Older 4 year olds (Turtles) (Monday-Friday)THEMES
| September | Getting acquainted, friends, I am Special, five senses | | October | Community helpers, fairy tales, colors and shapes, Halloween
| | November | Our favorite foods, fall, we are thankful, families of long ago, Advent…getting ready | | December | December celebrations, a visit from St. Nicholas, Christmas | | January | Winter wonderland, space, dinosaurs, transportation | | February | Nursery rhymes, valentines, hospital, Texas trail ride, rodeo | | March | Signs of spring, weather, Easter, pets, baby
animals, pirates and princesses | | April | Fun with the alphabet, musical instruments, insects, environment | | May | Favorite books that Moms read to us, Camp Pines, summer fun |
| Books | Puzzles | Pretend | | Blocks | Games | Art | | Music/Listening | Science/Math | Flannel/Board | | Making class book | Snacks | Puppets | | Sand play | Water play | Clay/playdough | Scrapbooks of original stories
and favorite
words | | Creative dramatic centers
| | ACTIVITIES IN SMALL GROUPS | | Cooking
| Problem-solving | Games | | Discussion/sharing | Outdoor play | Gift making | | Gift delivery | Poetry | Gift wrapping | | | | | ACTIVITIES IN LARGE GROUPS | | | Songs | Finger plays | Creative movement/dance | | Motor skills | Group games | Stories | | Books | Poetry | Writing stories/Poetry | | Prayer | Calendar/Weather | Birthday parties | | Parades | Field trips | Holiday celebrations | | Collections | Parties for parents | Art shows | | Conversation | Problem-solving | Creative dramatics | | Science/Math | Shring ideas | Share time with students |
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