Supplies Needed: PRE-K Standards Mobile Lab School Math Bus Workshop- Hey Diddle Diddle Group Time: Sentence strips with the words of the Kitty Cat-Position Scat game (shortened version), pocket chart, different colored cut out laminated cats (1 for each child), and the Hey Diddle Diddle nursery rhyme CD by Dr. Jean. Blocks: Unit blocks, brick cardboard blocks, play farm animals, fences, books about farms, clip boards and pencils. Science: Globe covered with colored paper to look like the moon, catapult (flat board taped to a cylinder shaped container-ex. salt container) and bean bags. Each bean bag will have a character (cow, moon, cat, fiddle, dog, dish, and spoon) taped to one side and a position picture, word and arrow taped to the other side. Art: No cook modeling clay pre-made by teachers, ¾ cup flour, ½ cup salt, ½ cup cornstarch, water (enough for each child to make a hand sized ball), materials to decorate, pictures of the different phases of the moon during the day and night. Music: Variety of pictures of stringed instruments, books about stringed instruments, 3 geo boards, and colored fabric loops. Manipulatives: Plastic link connectors, unfix cubes, and unfix cube animal and pattern pages. Sensory: Cocoa skins, dramatic play cups, plates, spoons, different shaped plastic containers, 10 pennies, 10 nickels, and a collection of shiny stones. Library: A variety of math related fiction and non-fiction books. Large Motor: Poster of Hey Diddle Diddle nursery rhyme, two sets of pictures of a cow, moon, cat, fiddle, dog, dish, spoon, glued onto construction paper and cut into circles, triangles and squares, each picture and shape combination has a picture of a different body part. One set laminated and taped or velcro to the floor, and one set on a three dimensional cube, made with construction paper and laminated. Math: Three sets of laminated white card stock cows (set one with a number 0-5, set two with a number 0-5 and black dots that correspond with the number, set three blank) 4 dice, and black play dough. Writing: Six pretend laptop computers (made with a file folder, sheet protectors, pipe cleaners, photo copy of keyboard and mouse) one for each character in the Hey Diddle Diddle nursery rhyme. Each pretend screen will have a number 0-5, the number word and pictures of the corresponding number of characters.
Areas of Interest Group Time: Kitty Cat-Position Scat Sentence strips with the words of the Kitty Cat-Position Scat game (shortened version), pocket chart, different colored cut out laminated cats (1 for each child), and the Hey Diddle Diddle nursery rhyme CD by Dr. Jean. Pass out a color laminated cat shape to each child. Sing the song Kitty Cat-Position Scat using the sentence strips. When the child hears the action word they move their cat through the motions. During this game the children are asked to identify different positions such as, up, down, front behind, between, and under. 4.0: Spatial Relationships, Geometry and Logic M 4.PK.2 Identify positions (e.g., in front, behind, next to, up, down, inside, outside, on top, ordinal positions).
Transition: Cat Sort Different colored cut out laminated cats (1 for each child). This transition will model sorting the laminated cats the children are holding by the similar attribute of color. When the color of cat is selected by the teacher, all the children with that color cat will give it to the teacher and then choose an interest center to explore. 2.0: Patterns, Functions & Algebra M 2.PK.1 Sort objects by similar attributes (e.g., size, shape, and color).
Blocks: Farm Unit blocks, brick cardboard blocks, play farm animals, fences, books about farms, clip boards and pencils. The types of blocks in this interest center will provide the children the opportunity to begin to recognize three dimensional shapes. The children can use the blocks, farm animals and fences to identify different positions. 4.0: Spatial Relationships, Geometry and Logic M 4.PK.1b Begin to recognize two and three dimensional shapes in the environment. M 4.PK.2 Identify positions (e.g., in front, behind, next to, up, down, inside, outside, on top, ordinal positions).
Science: Cow and Moon Positions Globe covered with colored paper to look like the moon, catapult (flat board taped to a cylinder shaped container-ex. salt container) and bean bags. Each bean bag will have a character (cow, moon, cat, fiddle, dog, dish, and spoon) taped to one side and a position picture, word and arrow taped to the other side. This activity will provide the children the opportunity to recognize two and three dimensional shapes in their environment and to identify the square shape. The shapes include the globe, bean bags, salt container, and a flat board. The children will read the picture that is taped to the bean bag, and then they will identify what position to move the bean bag in relation to the moon. Example: one bean bag has a picture of a cow with the word OVER and an arrow indicating the action. The child will then decide how they want to move that bean bag OVER the moon. The children may also find different ways to sort the bean bags by similar attributes. 2.0: Patterns, Functions & Algebra, 4.0: Spatial Relationships, Geometry and Logic M 2.PK.1 Sort objects by similar attributes (e.g., size, shape, and color). M 4.PK.1a Identify circles, triangles, and squares. M 4.PK.1b Begin to recognize two and three dimensional shapes in the environment. M 4.PK.2 Identify positions (e.g., in front, behind, next to, up, down, inside, outside, on top, ordinal positions).
Art: Three Dimensional Moon Creation No cook modeling clay pre-made by teachers, ¾ cup flour, ½ cup salt, ½ cup cornstarch, water (enough for each child to make a hand sized ball), materials to decorate, pictures of the different phases of the moon during the day and night. Pictures of the moon in both day and night and in all of its phases will be posted at the center. These pictures will help them to recognize both two and three dimensional shapes of the moon within their environment. The clay moon that the child creates as well as some of the materials provided to decorate it will provide exposure to three dimensional shapes. While the child is deciding where to place the materials on their creation they can identify different positions of where they decide to place the materials. 3.0: Measurement, 4.0: Spatial Relationships, Geometry and Logic M3.PK.6 Identify day and night. M4.PK.1b Begin to recognize two and three dimensional shapes in the environment. M4.PK.2 Identify positions (e.g., in front, behind, next to, up, down, inside, outside, on top, ordinal positions).
Music: Geo Boards Variety of pictures of stringed instruments, books about stringed instruments, 3 geo boards, and colored fabric loops. This area offers the children the chance to count to 10 while choosing the strings to use on the geo board; this will demonstrate one to one correspondence. They can use the stings to combine and separate the strings into groups up to 5, and they can recognize and replicate simple patterns with the strings on the geo board. They can also create and identify circles, triangles, squares, and other shapes with the stings on the geo board. 1.0: Numbers, Number Sense & Computation, 2.0: Patterns, Functions & Algebra, 4.0: Spatial Relationships, Geometry and Logic M1.PK.4b Count to 10 by demonstrating one to one correspondence using objects. M1.PK.5 Use concrete objects to combine and separate groups up to 5. M2.PK.2 Recognize and replicate simple patterns (e.g., ABAB). M4.PK.1a Identify circles, triangles, and squares.
Manipulatives: Patterns Plastic link connectors, unfix cubes, and unfix cube animal and pattern pages. The links and the unfix cubes can be counted by the children, which will demonstrate one to one correspondence using objects. Both can be sorted by the similar attribute of color. These items can also be separated into groups and the children can determine which set has more or less. The animal and pattern pages available will give the children an opportunity to use the unfix cubes in a different way, and recognize and replicate simple patterns. 1.0: Numbers, Number Sense & Computation, 2.0: Patterns, Functions & Algebra M 1.PK.4b Count to 10 by demonstrating one to one correspondence using objects. M 2.PK.1 Sort objects by similar attributes (e.g., size, shape,and color). M 2.PK.2 Recognize and replicate simple patterns (e.g., ABAB). M 2.PK.3 Compare sets of objects. Determine which set has more or less.
Sensory: Dish and Spoon Cocoa skins, dramatic play cups, plates, spoons, different shaped plastic containers, 10 pennies, 10 nickels, and a collection of shiny stones. While exploring the cocoa, the children can sort the similar attributes of the pennies, nickels, and shiny stones that are hidden in the bin. They can use these concrete items to combine and separate groups up to 5. They can also compare sets of objects to determine which set has more or less, and compare these objects by size to determine which ones are smaller or larger. The containers available in the bin will help them to recognize three dimensional shapes in their environment. Content Standard: M= Math 1.0: Numbers, Number Sense & Computation, 2.0: Patterns, Functions & Algebra, 3.0: Measurement, 4.0: Spatial Relationships, Geometry and Logic Indicator: M 1.PK.4b Count to 10 by demonstrating one to one correspondence using objects. M 1.PK.5 Use concrete objects to combine and separate groups up to 5. M 2.PK.1 Sort objects by similar attributes (e.g., size, shape,and color). M 2.PK.3 Compare sets of objects. Determine which set has more or less. M 3.PK.1 Compare objects by size to determine smaller and larger. M 3.PK.4 Sort pennies and nickels. M 4.PK.1b Begin to recognize two and three dimensional shapes in the environment.
Library: Math A variety of math related fiction and non-fiction books. The books that are available in the library will provide the children the opportunity to be exposed to a variety of mathematical concepts that meet the Pre-K Standards. Content Standard: M= Math 1.0: Numbers, Number Sense & Computation, 2.0: Patterns, Functions & Algebra, 3.0: Measurement, 4.0: Spatial Relationships, Geometry and Logic, 5.0: Data Analysis Indicator: M 1.PK.3a Recognize and read numerals 0-5. M 2.PK.2 Recognize and replicate simple patterns (e.g., ABAB). M 3.PK.6 Identify day and night. M 4.PK.1a Identify circles, triangles, and squares. M 4.PK.1b Begin to recognize two and three dimensional shapes in the environment. M 4.PK.2 Identify positions (e.g., in front, behind, next to, up, down, inside, outside, on top, ordinal positions). M 5.PK.1 Identify and sort information (e.g., interpret quantity in pictures).
Large Motor: Shape Twister Poster of Hey Diddle Diddle nursery rhyme, two sets of pictures of a cow, moon, cat, fiddle, dog, dish, spoon, glued onto construction paper and cut into circles, triangles and squares, each picture and shape combination has a picture of a different body part. One set laminated and taped or velcro to the floor, and one set on a three dimensional cube, made with construction paper and laminated. While engaging in this game, the children will have the opportunity to identify circles, triangles, and squares and positions. The two dimensional construction paper shapes have pictures from the Hey Diddle Diddle rhyme and pictures of different body parts. A set of these two dimensional shapes are put on the floor and matching shapes are attached to the three dimensional cube. The children will roll the three dimensional cube and read the picture to determine which body part to use and which shape/picture combination to touch. 4.0: Spatial Relationships, Geometry and Logic M 4.PK.1a Identify circles, triangles, and squares. M 4.PK.1b Begin to recognize two and three dimensional shapes in the environment. M 4.PK.2 Identify positions (e.g., in front, behind, next to, up, down, inside, outside, on top, ordinal positions).
Math: Number Cow Spots Three sets of laminated white card stock cows (set one with a number 0-5, set two with a number 0-5 and black dots that correspond with the number, set three blank) 4 dice, and play dough. This math activity will provide the children with the opportunity to use the play dough in a number of different ways to reinforce basic pre-math concepts. They can use the cards to recognize and read numerals 0-5, match the number of play dough spots (objects) in a set to the correct numeral 0 to 5. They can estimate the number of play dough spots in a set of 5 and verify by counting. They can count to 10 and demonstrate one to on correspondence using the play dough by matching the number of playdough dots to the number of dots on selected cow cards. They could match the number of play dough dots to the number rolled on a die. 1.0: Numbers, Number Sense & Computation M 1.PK.3a Recognize and read numerals 0-5. M 1.PK.3b Estimate the number of objects in a set of 5and verify by counting. M 1.PK.3c Match the number of objects in a set to the correct numeral 0 to 5. M 1.PK.4a Count to 10. M 1.PK.4b Count to 10 by demonstrating one to one correspondence using objects.
Writing: Laptop Number Recognition and Writing Six pretend laptop computers (made with a file folder, sheet protectors, pipe cleaners, photo copy of keyboard and mouse) one for each character in the Hey Diddle Diddle nursery rhyme. Each pretend screen will have a number 0-5, the number word and pictures of the corresponding number of characters. The children will recognize and read numerals 0-5 in two different ways: they can use the pretend keyboard or use the numbers on the screens as a model to write them on a separate piece of paper. 1.0: Numbers, Number Sense & Computation M 1.PK.3a Recognize and read numerals 0-5.