November Planning

I can't sleep so why not do something productive. Crazy!

Mail Week Lesson Plan (all ideas are from Internet)
Nov. 4-8

Monday
Book: Millie Waits for the Mail
Fingerplay: Engine on the Track (mentions Mail Car)

Engine On The Track

Here is the engine on the tracks. (hold up thumb)

Here is the coal car, just in back. (pointer)

Here is the box car to carry freight. (middle)

Here is the mail car. Don’t be late. (ring)

Way back here at the end of the train. (little)

Rides the caboose through the sun and rain.

from http://learningandteachingwithpreschoolers.blogspot.com/2011/02/t-is-for-trains.html

Craft: 
Math - Shape Envelopes
Math Part II - Index Card Mail (Mail Daddy - 5 red stars, Mail Mommy 9 yellow stars (stickers), go over colors again
Science - Heavy or Light package (teach opposites, weigh different things on my kitchen scale)
Gross Motor - Walk to mailbox to mail our letters! 

Handwriting/Tracing letters - refer to flash cards

Tuesday
Mail Play Date Day
Book: Click Clack Moo and Other Stories
Craft: Make a Mailbox (http://www.petitelemon.com/blog/2012/12/04/handmade-by-hillary-12-days-of-christmas-diy-mailbox-letters/), Learn about Envelopes and Stamps (http://www.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/blog/2012/06/kindergarten-mail-carrier-unit.html)
Writing: A letter to Santa or a friend

Wednesday
Book: Toot and Puddle
Fingerplay: I'm a Little Letter (http://www.lawteedah.com/2011/02/unit-study-mailman.html)

I'm a little letter

sung to: I'm a little teapot

I'm a little letter
Folded up
Tucked in an envelope
A stamp on top
The mailman takes me from the mailbox
He delivers me to the right address

Craft: Write a letter to Nana
Math: 
Field Trip: Call and go to post office for a visit
Writing:

Additional:
http://www.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/blog/2012/06/kindergarten-mail-carrier-unit.html

Snack ideas: 

Upcoming Theme ideas

Community Helpers - firefighters, police officers, Thanksgiving