Encourage children this week to get creative with crafts.  Set out several different craft tables. Put different items needed for painting on one table, on another table put items needed for drawing and coloring.  It is important to help children use their imaginations during craft time.

It is important that children have available to them on a daily basis various types of books, paper and pencils.  The children will gain familiarity with some of the letters of the alphabet and visually discriminate and name one of the letters of the alphabet.  Children may illustrate a story they create or a picture book.  Children may bring in their favorite book from home to school this week.

Music is a great way for children to express themselves and develop social skills through playing instruments or making music together as a group.  It is important for the teacher to provide different types of instruments to explore with the children.  Remember to invite to the classroom visitors to play music for the children.

Children will learn vocabulary about sports. Learn to identify different balls and equipment for various sports.  Practice oral skills, motor skills, and social skills through ball play.