Monthly Guideline: May 2012

I can't believe May is here already... and I already feel behind! *sighz* Well, we will be covering lots here in May (hopefully), least I will try.  So, this post is to give you an idea of the "goals" for May 2012, and I'm calling this a guideline, rather than an actual plan because I have no idea if I will actually be able to get through everything this month.  My work schedule will change for just a period of time, so I will be going back to full-time to help out the front office since a co-worker will have a period of absence for a little bit.  I believe all things happen for a reason... so I choose to be content no matter what.


So here is a snap shot of our May 2012 Guideline, not 100% complete, but I add as I go along:


Week 05/07-05/11/12
Theme:  Garden
Letter: G g
Color: Green
Shape: Circle
Number: 5, means "grace"
Vocab Word: Grow
Sound: "-ow"


Math Activities:

• Glue the correct number of petals to the numbered circle to make a flower.
• Glue the correct number of vegetables to the numbered plants to make a garden.

Science Activities:

• Discuss parts of a plant
• Observe the homeschool garden and journal discoveries
• Color changing flower to talk about how flowers absorb water "drink"

Will also be using ideas from my Garden Theme and Spring Theme Pinterest Boards.

Week 05/14-05/18/12

Theme: Outer Space

Letter: S s

Color: Black

Shape: Star

Number: ? 

Vocab Word: Space

Sound: ?

Loads of ideas on my Space Theme Pinterest Board for math, reading, science, and worksheets.

Art Activities:

• Space Mobile
• Space Painting - found little craft project at Hobby Lobby

Week 05/21-5/25/12

Theme: Zoo

Letter: Z z

Color: Brown

Shape: Square

Number: ?

Vocab Word: Mammal

Sound: ?

I have a Zoo Scavenger Hunt planned... will be coming up with more activities later.

Week 05/28-06/01/12

Review and Assessment

This month's lesson plans will be based off the curriculum from Preschool Palace.

At 44 months of age (3 years, 8 months), Jordan can do the following:

• Knows his street address
• Knows his phone number
• Knows his birthdate
• Knows how to spell his first name
• Can tell you his age and show it by fingers
• Recognizes all letters of the alphabet (upper/lower)
• Recognizes his name when written
• Recognizes basic shapes
• Recognizes basic colors
• Can wash his hands
• Can sweep & mop the floors
• Can wash the dishes
• Can load/unload the dishes from the dishwasher
• Can put on pants by himself
• Can put dirty clothes in the laundry bag
• Can wipe up messes
• Can brush his teeth
• Can dust the furniture
• Can clean the windows
• Helps with cooking & baking
• Is potty trained (day time)
• Can throw a ball
• Can jump on two feet
• Can jump off of a stair
• Can hold scissors correctly
• Can transfer items using tweezers
• Can walk a straight line by placing one foot in front of the other
• Knows how to say "excuse me" before interrupting
• Knows to say "thank you" when given something
• When asking for something uses the word "please"
• Can feed fish and dog

Things Jordan is working  on:

• When saying "excuse me" waiting to be acknowledged before interrupting
• When asked to do something say "Yes Mom/Dad" and obey without whining or repeating the request
• Cutting a straight line
• Kicking a moving ball
• Catching a ball
• Skipping by alternating feet
• Marching and tapping knees with opposite hand
• Writing Name
• Phonemic Awareness
• Rhyming Words
• Drinking from a cup (without a straw)
• Putting on shirt by himself
• Putting on socks by himself
• Tying shoes by himself
• Brushing hair
• Walking the dog and not letting go of leash

What are your plans for this month???

Have Fun and Be a Blessing!

~Bekah