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Instructional Continuity New Learning Plan Days 31-40 Kindergarten

MATH READING WORD WORK SCIENCE & SOCIAL STUDIES

May 13

(Day 31)

Complete the Solve and Share task for Day 31 on pg. 5. (NC.K.G.2) Building 3D Shapes Activity- Use paper and tape, small marshmallows and toothpicks or straws and play dough to create a cone, cylinder, cube and sphere. To make a cone, trace a round plate, cut it in half then fold and tape the edges. (NC.K.G.5) Compare the 3D shapes you made to examples of 3D objects around the house. Use this sentence frame to make comparisons, “The ___ (object) is like my ___ (3D shape) because both (are/have) ___.” (NC.K.G.4)

Optional: Watch the reading lesson video for Day 31 (https://bit.ly/KModules). Listen to the book “Apple Tree” on pg. 13.

● Think and talk about how an apple tree helps people.

● Write: Trees help people by giving them _____. See pg. 14. (RI.K.1)

Optional: Watch the word work instructional video for Day 31 (http://bit.ly/kwordwork). Rainbow Write Using Cycle List 22: Write each word first with a pencil. Then trace over each word three times with a colored pencil or marker. Use a different color each time to create a “rainbow”. See pg. 16. (RF.K.4a)

Social Studies Topic: Each of Us is Unique Being unique means being the only one of your kind; being special for the combination of little things that makes you different. Activity: On a piece of paper draw a picture of yourself in the middle. Be sure to include your hair color, eye color, and favorite outfit. In four sections around the picture of yourself, draw and write about [1] something that you participate in, [2] a favorite food, [3] a favorite game or toy, and [4] something that you’re good at. (K.C.1.1) Optional Enrichment Resource: Sesame Street: What Makes You Special? https://bit.ly/2wY5GFq

May 14

(Day 32)

Review: Name the 3D shapes on the Shape Fluency Mat on pg. 6. (NC.K.G.2) Gather an example of a cone, cylinder, cube and sphere in your home. Look at the attributes (features) of each solid shape. Experiment to see which solid 3D shape can roll, stack and/or slide. Discuss which attributes make them move in certain ways with a family member. Complete the stack, roll and slide activity on the Shape Fluency Mat on pg. 6. (NC.K.G.4) Complete the Exit Ticket for Day 32 on pg. 7. (NC.K.G.4)

Optional: Watch the reading lesson video for Day 32 (https://bit.ly/KModules). Listen to the book “Apple Tree” on pg. 13.

● Think and talk about the main topic of the text.

● Draw and label: Where would you plant an apple tree? See pg. 15. (RI.K.2)

Optional: Watch the word work instructional video for Day 32 (http://bit.ly/kwordwork). Hoppin’ Thursdays Using High Frequency Words: Create word cards using the Kinder Sight Word List with one word on each card. Tape the cards on the floor in a fun pattern that allows enough room to hop like a frog or jump from word to word. Read each sight word, then hop or jump to the next card. If you get the word wrong, go back to the beginning and start again. See pg. 16. (RF.K.4c)

Social Studies Topic: Similarities Connect Us To be similar means to be alike. Different means not the same. People are similar and different in many ways. Activity: In a Venn Diagram draw a picture of yourself in the section titled “ME.” In the opposite section, draw a picture of a family member or friend (be sure to write their name where the line is at the top). Now label both pictures with things that are different about each of you (for example, you have brown eyes and your friend has green eyes). Finally, in the middle section, draw or write three similarities about you both. (K.C.1.1) Optional Enrichment Resource: Sesame Street: We're Different, We're the Same - Read Along Series https://bit.ly/34NviBi

May 15

(Day 33)

The faces (flat surfaces) of 3D shapes are made of 2D shapes we know. Complete the Solve and Share task for Day 33 on pg. 5. Find examples of solid 3D shapes inside your home. Place them in a bag. Pull a solid 3D shape out of the bag. Say the 2D flat shapes you see to a family member. Then, compare the 2D shapes you see to the 3D solid. Repeat. Complete the Compare 2D Shapes to 3D Shapes chart on pg. 5. (NC.K.G.4) Complete the Exit Ticket for Day 33 on pg. 7. (NC.K.G.4)

Optional: Watch the reading lesson video for Day 33 (https://bit.ly/KModules). Listen to the song “We Depend on Trees” on pg. 14.

● Think about the main topic of the text.

● Talk about the author’s opinion about trees.

● Draw and label a picture showing how one animal depends on trees. See pg. 15. (RI.K.2)

Optional: Watch the word work instructional video for Day 33 (http://bit.ly/kwordwork). Spell the Sounds Using Cycle 22 Words: Have a sibling, parent, or friend call out each word to you. Listen carefully to the sounds and spell each word one-by-one on a blank sheet of paper. See pg. 16. (RF.K.4a)

Social Studies Topic: Elements of Culture Culture is a way of life and of believing that is shared by many people. Culture is represented in many ways - food, clothing, holidays, language, religion, the arts, housing, recreation, and family structure. When we talk about the behaviors and beliefs that a group of people have in common, we are talking about culture. Activity: Divide a sheet of paper into six sections. In each section draw and write about (1) the language(s) you speak, (2) the foods you eat at home, (3) what you wear on special occasions, (4) holidays you celebrate, (5) music you listen to, and (6) where you live. Share your work with an adult and talk about how all this reflects your culture. ( K.C.1.2) Optional Enrichment Resource: Cultures of the World | A fun overview of the world cultures for kids https://bit.ly/2VFW8XO

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May 18

(Day 34)

Cut out the Pattern Blocks on pg. 9. Use the pattern blocks to build a house, a truck and a dog. Write the names of the shapes you used to build the house, truck and dog in your math journal or on paper. (NC.K.G.6) Get the Pattern Blocks you just cut out. Use them to compose (build) bigger shapes described on the Composing Shapes Task Cards on pg. 8. Use the following sentence frame to tell a family member the shapes you used to compose the bigger shapes, “I used __ (number) __ (shape) and __ (number) __ (shape) to build a __ (name of bigger shape).” (NC.K.G.6) Complete the Exit Ticket for Day 34 on pg. 7. (NC.K.G.6)


● Think and talk about the reasons the author gives to support her opinion that we all depend on trees.

● Draw and label a picture that shows one of the reasons the author gives to support her opinion that we all depend on trees. See pg. 15. (RI.K.6)

Optional: Watch the word work instructional video for Day 34 (http://bit.ly/kwordwork). Decodable Text: Read the decodable text “The Bowling Alley”. Highlight or make a list of the high frequency words: but, not, no. Focus on reading smoothly, with expression, and at just the right speed. See pg. 16. (RF.K.4a, RF.K.4c, RF.K.5)

Matter: Properties and Change Toothpaste Learning

With adult permission, squeeze an inch of toothpaste on a plate. Draw what it looks like. Record its PHYSICAL properties using words - color, smell, texture, shape, luster etc. Add a few drops of water to the toothpaste. Record your observations. Did the water soak into the toothpaste? Now use a spoon to mix the water and toothpaste. Record your observations. Did anything change? Clean up. Discuss with an adult why we might put water on our toothbrush when we brush our teeth. Don’t forget to brush your teeth today. (K.P.2.1)

May 19

(Day 35)

In your math journal, draw a Superhero Solid that is made of cones, cylinders, cubes and spheres. Name your superhero. How many cones, cylinders, cubes and spheres did you use? What special powers does your superhero have? Tell a family member. (NC.K.G.6) Complete the Color the 3D Shapes activity on pg. 6. (NC.K.G.2)


● Think and talk about animals that are helped by trees.

● Write: Trees help _____ by giving them _____. See pg. 16. (RI.K.1)

Optional: Watch the word work instructional video for Day 35 (http://bit.ly/kwordwork). Kaboom: Write your Cycle 22 words on tiny slips of paper. Also write the word Kaboom. Put all your slips into a cup. Pull the slips out one-by-one and read them aloud. If you get the word Kaboom, yell it out!! Put all your slips back in the cup and start again. See pg. 16. (RF.K.2, RF.K.4a)

Matter: Observable Properties Length of objects

With permission from an adult, gather 10 spoons. You will use the spoons to measure objects in your house. Measure 5 objects like: table,couch, dishwasher, chair, bed.. When measuring, line up the first spoon even with the end of the object. Then line up the other spoons end to end until they reach the end of the object. Do not leave gaps between the spoons. Do not overlap the spoons. Draw and label the 5 objects. Record how many spoon lengths the objects are. Write a sentence that describes the length of one object that you measured. (K.P.2.1 )

SPECIALS - Choose at least one activity to complete each day. Your well-being is important to us. Please do not participate in physical activity if you are not feeling well.

❏Learn about an important member of the community by reading a book or learning in World Book Encyclopedia in ONE Access. Write a rap song or poem to tell why this community member is important. Sing to your family.

❏Teach someone in your family a song you learned

at school.

❏Draw a picture of your favorite item. Now, draw it again from a different perspective.

❏Talk with someone who takes care of you about

choosing the dinner menu. Pick whole grains and veggies.

❏Put on your favorite song and dance!

❏As fast as you can complete: 10 arm circles front and back; 10 forward punches; 10 Raise the Roof’s - Repeat everything 3 times.

❏Draw a picture of a family member working.

❏Read a book about a holiday celebrated in another country (fiction or nonfiction). Write a plan for this holiday. Don’t forget to tell about the food, decorations/music, activities/games, and invitations.

I certify that my child, _________________________________________________, did complete all of the required activities in days 31-35 of this learning plan. Parent/Guardian Signature _____________________________________________________________________ Date _____________________________________________







MATH READING WORD WORK SCIENCE & SOCIAL STUDIES

May 20

(Day 36)

Objects can be measured and compared by length or height. Take a spoon from the kitchen. Can you find objects that are longer or taller than the spoon? Can you find objects that are shorter than the spoon? (NC.K.MD.2) In your math journal or on blank paper, draw and label 3 items you found that are longer or taller than your spoon. Draw and label 3 items that are shorter than your spoon. Use the sentence frames to compare the length of the items you found, “The ___ is longer/taller than the spoon. The ___ is shorter than the spoon.” Did you find an item that was the same length as the spoon? (NC.K.MD.2) Complete the Measuring Length activity for Day 36 on pg. 11. Complete the Exit Ticket for Day 36 on pg. 12. (NC.K.MD.2)

Optional: Watch the reading lesson video for Day 36 (https://bit.ly/KModules). Listen to the book “Things Made of Wood” on pg. 17.

● Think and talk about some of the things you use everyday that are made of wood.

● Draw and label a picture showing something you use everyday that is made of wood. See pg. 17 (W.K.6)

Optional: Watch the word work instructional video for Day 36 (http://bit.ly/kwordwork). Rainbow Write Using Cycle List 23: Write each word first with a pencil. Then trace over each word three times with a colored pencil or marker. Use a different color each time to create a “rainbow”. See pg. 20. (RF.K.4a)

Social Studies Topic: Diverse Cultures Today global travel and communications require that we have an appreciation of people from different countries and cultures. What would it be like to live in another country? Different places are home to cultures different than our own. The world would be a lot less interesting if everyone looked, spoke, and acted in exactly the same way. Activity: Draw a picture of yourself doing something that represents your culture (for example, eating, playing, celebrating a holiday). Show this illustration to an adult and discuss with them what might be different about the picture if you lived in (1) China, (2) Australia, (3) Mexico, (4) Kenya. (K.C.1.2) Optional Enrichment Resource: Ch. 0: If The World Were A Village https://bit.ly/2yqhbpo

May 21

(Day 37)

Choose 4 crayons that are different colors. Put them in order from tallest to shortest. Draw them in that order on a piece of paper or in your math journal. (NC.K.MD.2) Using paper and scissors, draw 6 worms having different lengths. Cut them out. Glue them on a piece of paper from shortest worm to longest worm. Label the worms A-F. Use your worm picture to compare worm lengths, “Worm ___ (letter) is shorter than Worm ___ (letter).” (NC.K.MD.2) Complete the Measuring Length activity for Day 37 on pg. 11. Complete the Exit Ticket for Day 37 on pg. 12. (NC.K.MD.2)


● Think and talk about the thing made of wood that you think is most important.

● Draw and label a picture of the thing made of wood that you think is most important. See pg. 18 (W.K.6)

Optional: Watch the word work instructional video for Day 37 (http://bit.ly/kwordwork). Hoppin’ Thursdays Using High Frequency Words: Create word cards using the Kinder Sight Word List with one word on each card. Tape the cards on the floor in a fun pattern that allows enough room to hop like a frog or jump from word to word. Read each sight word, then hop or jump to the next card. If you get the word wrong, go back to the beginning and start again. See pg. 20. (RF.K.4c)

Social Studies Topic: Cultural Connections While there are differences in the way we look, celebrate, eat, play, and talk around the world, there are many ways that we are alike. In all cultures people care for those they love, they have hopes for the future, and they participate in their communities in some way. Activity: Another similarity that all cultures is that they greet one another. In English we say “Hello” to do this. In Spanish you would say “Hola;” in Swahili “Jambo;” in French “Bon Jour;” in Japanese “Konichiwa;” in Hebrew “Shalom;” in German “Guten tag;” and in Hindi “Namaste;” Draw and color a picture of yourself with four different word bubbles. In each write how you would say hello in a different language. Share your work with an adult and practice these new greetings. (K.C.1.2) Optional Enrichment Resource: Same Same But Different: Read Aloud https://bit.ly/2KmaGGJ

May 22

(Day 38)

Can you think of other measurement words that mean the same as longer and measurement words that mean the same as shorter? Write the words in your math journal. (NC.K.MD.1) Trace your foot or shoe. Trace the foot or shoe of 2 family members. Cut them out. Label the feet or shoes by name. Put the feet or shoes in order from shortest to longest. Then, select any two footprints or shoe prints. Describe how the footprints or shoe prints are alike and different using measurement words. (NC,K.MD.2) Play I Spy with a family member, using vocabulary words long, short, big, small and tall to describe objects. (NC.K.MD.1) Complete the Measuring Length activity for Day 38 on pg. 11. Complete the Exit Ticket for Day 38 on pg. 12. (NC.K.MD.2)


● Think and talk about how wood from trees helps people.

● Write and draw: Trees help people by giving them ______. See pg. 18. (RI.K.2)

Optional: Watch the word work instructional video for Day 38 (http://bit.ly/kwordwork). Spell the Sounds Using Cycle 23 Words: Have a sibling, parent, or friend call out each word to you. Listen carefully to the sounds and spell each word one-by-one on a blank sheet of paper. See pg. 20. (RF.K.4a)

Matter: Observable Properties Weight of objects

With permission from an adult, gather 2 objects. Decide which object is heavier and explain why. Ask an adult which is heavier and have them explain why. Compare your answers. Ex. The full water bottle is heavier than the tissues. I know this because my hand goes down when I hold it. Repeat at least 5 times with different objects. If a smaller object feels heavier, talk about how a bigger object isn’t always heavier. Finally line up all 12 objects with the heaviest first. Draw, write or take a picture of the items in order and explain your thinking in written words. (K.P.2.1 )




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May 26 (Day 39)

Objects can also be measured and compared by weight. Go on a scavenger hunt and gather items that can be placed into two different piles: Heavy and Light. Draw 2 examples of heavy objects and 2 examples of light objects in your math journal or on paper. (NC.K.MD.1) Complete the Measuring Weight enVision Practice Problems on pg. 11. (NC.K.MD.2) Complete the Exit Ticket for Day 39 on pg. 12. (NC.K.MD.2)

Optional: Watch the reading lesson video for Day 39 (https://bit.ly/KModules). Listen to the book “Things Made of Wood” on pg. 17 and the song “We Depend on Trees” on pg. 16.

● Think and talk about all of the things that come from trees.

● Using pictures and words, list all of the things that come from trees. See pg. 19. (RI.K.1)

Optional: Watch the word work instructional video for Day 39 (http://bit.ly/kwordwork). Decodable Text: Read the decodable text “Time to Bake”. Highlight or make a list of the high frequency words: what, when, then. Focus on reading smoothly, with expression, and at just the right speed. See pg. 20. (RF.K.4a, RF.K.4c, RF.K.5)

Matter: Observable Properties Weight of objects

With permission from an adult, gather 2 objects. Decide which object is lighter and explain why. Ask an adult which is lighter and have them explain why. Compare your answers. Ex. The marshmallow is lighter than the shoe. I know this because my hand feels like it floats when I hold it. Repeat at least 5 times with different objects. If a larger object feels lighter, talk about how a smaller object isn’t always lighter. Finally line up all 12 objects with the lightest first. Draw, write or take a picture of the items in order and explain your thinking in written words. (K.P.2.1 )

May 27

(Day 40)

Complete Day 40 Solve and Share Task on pg. 12. Take a can of food from the pantry or cabinet. Find an object that is heavier than the can of food and an object that is lighter than the can. In your math journal or on blank paper, draw and label the item you found that is heavier than the can of food and the item that is lighter than the can of food. (NC.K.MD.2) Use the sentence frames to compare the weight of the objects you found, “The ______ is heavier than the can. The _____ is lighter than the can.” Did you find an item that was the same weight as the can? What is it? (NC.K.MD.2) Complete the Exit Ticket for Day 40 on pg. 12. (NC.K.MD.2)

Optional: Watch the reading lesson video for Day 40 (https://bit.ly/KModules). Listen to the book “Things Made of Wood” on pg. 17 and the song “We Depend on Trees” on pg. 16.

● Think and talk about the most important thing that comes from trees.

● Write and draw: We should plant trees because ______. See pg. 20. (RI.K.2)

Optional: Watch the word work instructional video for Day 40 (http://bit.ly/kwordwork). Kaboom: Write your Cycle 23 words on tiny slips of paper. Also write the word Kaboom. Put all your slips into a cup. Pull the slips out one-by-one and read them aloud. If you get the word Kaboom, yell it out!! Put all your slips back in the up and start again. See pg. 20. (RF.K.4a)

Matter: I Spy Learning Game You need at least one other person to complete this lesson. Pick a room in your house. Record the name of the room and the object that you will describe on your recording sheet. Describe the object by its PHYSICAL properties. In this way: “I spy with my little eye something that is red” to the other person. Give the person one word and have him/her guess what you are spying. Continue adding describing words until the person finally guesses the object. Play 8-10 rounds of this game. After the game, Discuss types of clues that made it easy/hard to guess the answer. Record your thinking in written words. (K.P.2.1)

SPECIALS - Choose at least one activity to complete each day. Your well-being is important to us. Please do not participate in physical activity if you are not feeling well.

❏Use Peebles Go Science (in ONE Access) or a book to read about inventions/simple machines. Draw an invention that would make it easier for you to do your chores. Share with your family.

❏Play rhythms on items you find around the house

(or outside) - for example, sticks.

❏Fill your page with different drawings of bugs, seashells, or something that you collect.

❏Pick a distance and challenge a friend to a speed

walking race. No running! ❏Draw a picture of your best friend.

❏Jump as high as you can for 30 seconds. Repeat. ❏Listen to Vivaldi’s “Spring” with your family. How

did it make you feel? What spring things did you imagine while listening?

❏Read a nonfiction (true) book about an animal or use ONE Access PebbleGo to learn about an animal. Write to explain how this animal will make a good pet for your family.

I certify that my child, _________________________________________________, did complete all of the required activities in days 36-40 of this learning plan. Parent/Guardian Signature _____________________________________________________________________ Date _____________________________________________






Day 31 Solve and Share:

Day 33

Solve and Share:

Day 33 Compare 2D Shapes to 3D Shapes

Example of 3D Shape 2D Shapes I See Complete the sentence frame below.

I see a ____________________ (2D shape). The

______________________ (2D shape) is like the

___________________ (3D shape) because it is

_______________________________________.

I see a ____________________ (2D shape). The

______________________ (2D shape) is like the

___________________ (3D shape) because it is

_______________________________________.



Day 32 Day 35

Day 32

Day 33

Day 34


Composing Shapes


Day 34

Pattern Blocks


Day 34

Day 36 Exit Ticket

Day 37 Exit Ticket

Day 38 Exit Ticket

Day 39 Exit Ticket

Day 40 Solve and Share Task Marta has a pencil and a book. She wants to put the lighter object in her backpack. How can she figure out which object is lighter? Draw the objects on the balance scale to show which one is heavy and which one is light.

Day 40 Exit Ticket


Days 31-35 Kindergarten Literacy Supporting Materials

“Apple Tree”

An apple grows in a cycle.

How does the cycle go?

First comes the seed.

Then comes the sprout.

Next come the years.

Then comes the tree.

Next come the blooms.

Then come the apples.

Seeds wait inside each apple. The cycle begins again.


We Depend on Trees (to the tune of “The Farmer and the Dell”)

We depend on trees. We depend on trees.

We eat fruits, and nuts, and chocolates.

We depend on trees.

Caterpillars depend on trees. Caterpillars depend on trees. They munch on leaves just as they please.

Caterpillars depend on trees.

Deer depend on trees. Deer depend on trees.

They feed on bark in day or dark.

Deer depend on trees.

Squirrels depend on trees. Squirrels depend on trees. They scarf down seeds and nuts with ease.

Squirrels depend on trees.

Birds depend on trees. Birds depend on trees.

They fly in line to eat and dine.

Birds depend on trees.

Written by EL Education.

Day 31: “Apple Tree” How does an apple tree help people? Circle the correct answer.

Finish this sentence: Trees help people by giving them _______________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________.


Day 32: “Apple Tree” What is the main topic of the text? Draw and label a picture showing where you would plant an apple tree. Day 33: “We Depend on Trees” Draw and label a picture of one animal that depends on trees. Day 34: “We Depend on Trees” Draw and label a picture of one of the reasons the author gives to support her opinion about trees.


Day 35: “We Depend on Trees” Finish the sentence: Trees help _________________________________________________________________ by giving them ___________________________________________________________________________________. Draw and label a picture to match your sentence.

Word Work Cycle 22

Word List

Sight Words Decodable Text: “The Bowling Alley” Poem: “Do You Ever?”

dash set pin win yip hit not

shop jug rub fill

chess hiss fizz fuzz stop fluff spot west tent

but not no

Josh can see a pin by the can.

What is it for? Is it a jug?

Chip can hit one pin.

Josh can hit two. Will Josh win?

Chip can hit four. Will he hit them all?

The pin will tip. Will Chip win?


Days 36-40 Kindergarten Literacy Supporting Materials

“Things Made of Wood”

Wood comes from trees.

Chairs can be made of wood.

Puzzles can be made of wood.

Houses can be made of wood.

Bridges can be made of wood.

Boats can be made of wood.

Fences can be made of wood.

Toys can be made of wood.

Day 36: “Things Made of Wood” Draw and label something that you use every day that is made of wood.


Day 37: “Things Made of Wood” Circle the thing made of wood that you think is most important. Tell a parent, caregiver, or friend why you think so.

Draw and label a picture showing a person using the thing you think is most important. Day 38: “Things Made of Wood” Finish the sentence: Trees help people by giving them___________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Draw and label a picture to match your sentence.


Day 39: “Things Made of Wood” and “We Depend on Trees” Using pictures or words, make a list of all of things you have learned about that come from trees.


Day 40: “Things Made of Wood” and “We Depend on Trees” Finish the sentence: We should plant trees because _____________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Draw and label a picture to match your sentence.

Word Work Cycle 23

Word List

Sight Words Decodable Text: “Time to Bake ” Poem: “The Busy Sun”

dash set pin yip hit not

chop shut rub thud kate make bake like hike

snake grape plane smile glide

what when then

Jib and jab. Rub a dub.

Bash and dash. And then a thud!

Bam and jam. Chop and cut.

The pot is big and the lid is shut.

The ham is hot and the dog will

fuss.

Yip and yap and then a hush.


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