2 1/2 YEAR OLD HOMEWORK
Homework for October 21-25, 2019
Theme: Family
This week children will talk about their own families while learning about other families and cultures.
Letter of the week: I
MONDAY
Reading
Objective: The student will be able to learn how books work and develop concepts about print and comprehension.
Materials: Any books at home, reading log (found in the Homework Folder)
Instructions:
- Read any book from home.
- Ask questions that will help your child describe the pictures in the book.
- Write the name of the book on the reading log.
Language Arts
Objectives:
- Students will identify, sound out and associate words or objects that begin with the letter I.
- Students will communicate ideas about their ice cream preference.
Materials:
Notebook
Coloring and drawing implements
Instructions:
- Talk about the characteristics of ice cream with your child (cold, sweet, made of milk)
- Have your child draw their favorite ice cream on the cone template in the notebook and color the cone and ice cream.
- Reinforce that ice cream begins with the letter I.
- View link to review the letter I: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGxaEdXOSk8
Math
Topic: Number Operations
Objective:
Students will explore one to one correspondence by matching objects and counting the number of dots on the cards.
Materials at home:
Numbers cards from 1- 5
Cheerios or any cereals with holes in middle
Small playdough
Spaghetti noodles (uncooked)
Instructions:
- Show the number card to your child. Ask to identify the number.
- Please have your child count the corresponding number of objects by placing the cheerios on the spaghetti noodles.
TUESDAY
Reading
Objective: The student will be able to learn how books work and develop concepts about print and comprehension.
Materials: Any books at home, reading log (found in the Homework Folder)
Instructions:
- Read any book from home.
- Ask questions that will help your child describe the pictures in the book.
- Write the name of the book on the reading log.
Language Arts
Objectives:
- Students will identify, sound out and associate words or objects that begin with the letter I.
- Students will practice cutting with scissors.
Materials:
Notebook
Scissors
Lined paper
glue
Instructions:
- Have your child cut the lines on the paper and glue into the shape of the letter I on the notebook.
- Reinforce that the letter I has three lines.
- View the link to review the letter I: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_gJVJvOA3Q&t=206s
Math
Topic: Geometry
Objectives:
Students will identify the shapes
Material:
See worksheet for directions.
WEDNESDAY
Reading
Objective: The student will be able to learn how books work and develop concepts about print and comprehension.
Materials: Any books at home, reading log (found in the Homework Folder)
Instructions:
- Read any book from home.
- Ask questions that will help your child describe the pictures in the book.
- Write the name of the book on the reading log.
Language Arts
Objectives:
- Students will identify, sound out and associate words or objects that begin with the letter I.
- Students will be able to communicate ideas about an iron.
Materials:
Notebook
writing/drawing implements
iron
Instructions:
- Show an iron to your child or a picture from the internet.
- Talk about its characteristics with your child (what it is used for, color, how to be safe around it, etc.)
- Help your child trace the bottom of the iron on the notebook.
- Reinforce that iron begins with the letter I.
- View the link to review the letter I: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPlrmupZOvI
Math
Objective:
Students will recognize that the last number said is the total.
Students will verbally count a set of 5 objects
Students will match one to one up to 5 objects.
Materials at home:
Construction paper
Paint
Instructions:
Students will identify each number and match one to one up to 5 objects.
View link to see sample
Thursday
Reading
Objective: The student will be able to learn how books work and develop concepts about print and comprehension.
Materials: Any books at home, reading log (found in the Homework Folder)
Instructions:
- Read any book from home.
- Ask questions that will help your child describe the pictures in the book.
- Write the name of the book on the reading log.
Language Arts
Objectives:
- Students will identify, sound out and associate words or objects that begin with the letter I.
- Students will be able to measure using a standard measurement unit (inch).
Materials:
Notebook
Objects to measure
ruler/tape measure
Instructions:
- Have your child look at a ruler/tape measure (or print from the internet). Discuss what it is for and show how long an inch is.
- Draw an inch line on the notebook. Gather objects that may have an inch in length and compare with the line drawn earlier.
- Enumerate some objects that are an inch in length.
- Reinforce that inch begins with the letter I.
- View the interactive link to review the letter I: https://www.starfall.com/h/abcs/blocks/index.php?letter=I
Math
Topic: Number Operations
Objective:
- Students will count a set of 5 objects
- Students will develop one-to-one correspondence numbers 1 to 5.
Materials at home:
See folder
PUBLIC SPEAKING
Public Speaking: Family
Objectives:
- Students will be able to practice speaking in front of the class.
- Students will bring and talk about their family.
Materials:
Family members
map/flag of ancestry
Music, picture book, clothing, dance, or artifacts representing country of ancestry
*If ancestry is from the U.S., your family may present about the state where they live or originally from.
Instructions:
Parents talk about their family/ culture and their presentation props with the help of their child.
Back to School Night/Parent Workshop slide presentation
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Zth8BN2fFTiPRZQLKOCSkKGb8DDS5nlqx1w7CuuvhjE/edit?usp=sharing
You can email our class at phoenixtoddler@gmail.com for any questions and information you would like to share.