This Week's Lesson Plans

I will try and post my lesson plans as I go, so if you would like to follow along with us this year, you can. You may print this out. Before you do make sure you check out my policies and copyright page. I have left some spaces in between to add your own notes. This way you can keep it in a three-ring binder and save it for next year. You can also find the week's lessons in the navigation bar underneath my blog's header. Feel free to email me or comment with any questions about a lesson.

Morning Preschool Schedule

8:30-8:45 Opening/Prayer/Songs

8:45-9:00 Calendar/Songs/Days of the Week/Weather

9:00-9:15 Pray/Bible/Verses
“Sharing” Jesus Feeds Five Thousand

9:15-9:45 Jamboree Time (Gross Motor Play)
· Aerobic Wednesdays

Wednesday:“Group Publishing: Inside Out & Into the Bible” on You Tube on the TV with Jumping on the trampoline 

Thursday: Rhythm sticks/CD

Friday: Rollin’ In the Dough pg 43 Mailbox Magazine

9:45-9:55 Drinks/Bathroom Breaks

9:55-10:20 Activity Time
· Wednesday Literacy/ Writing Readiness “I can Draw”page page 9&14; Snip It: Rainbow
· Thursday Small Motor Skills/Computer: Snip It: Tree
· Friday Science/Literacy “Irreversible Change”(Sid the Science Kid PBSKIDS.ORG) use your science journals and create cookie dough. Ask, what will happen if we use heat with our dough. Answer with a drawing in the journals. While cooking the cookies, watch video on laptop.

10:20-10:45 Snack

10:45-11:00 Story Time “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie”; 

Thursday: Have him read to you the book and do make a video; 

Friday: The Doorbell Rang (use a doorbell sound effect) 

11:00-11:20 Craft

Wednesday: “Mouse Manners” pg 40 Mailbox Magazine make paper bag puppets (no paper bags, use brown sock, and cut pieces out of fabric.

Thursday: Cookie Kitchen Band singing “C is for cookie” from Sesame Street use the laptop and Youtube for the song

Friday: Make cookies (Share with friend)

11:20-11:30 Clean up/Song Time/Pray

A New School Year

Hello friends! I am looking forward to getting back into posting this school year's lessons. Thank you for the encouragement that you have given me to keep up this blog. God has truly blessed me with new lessons and I would love to share with you as I homeschool my son.

This summer, my husband and I were looking to place our son in a preschool to help his social development. I would have to admit that a once teacher now mom can be quite the critic. I realized that parents need to know what to ask when looking for a preschool for their child.

Here are some important things to be looking for...

1. What Bible curriculum do you use?

This is the most important question to ask a teacher. If the teacher wavers in their answer about God's Word it shows then what is most important to them in their classroom. Ask when they teach Bible. Is it first in the day or last? Why? If they don't have a curriculum ask them why? Ask to see the Bible they teach from. Is it a real Bible, children's, or just a devotional?

2. What preschool benchmarks are they teaching?

If the teacher doesn't know what you are talking about then that should be a sign that they are possibly just a daycare and not a preschool. Not all states have benchmarks for preschool but some do. There will be a time when, if your state doesn't already have benchmarks, your state will. You can find Washington State's benchmarks here. Ask to see a preschool progress report. If the preschool doesn't have one ask them why not? The answer, "They are just 4 year olds" isn't a good enough answer.

3. What are your discipline procedures?

Do the teachers send children to timeout, the corner, or do they even have a discipline procedure? Do they involve the parent in that procedure?

In our search we found a beautiful preschool program where they love the children and I agreed with most of their teaching styles. Not everyone is going to teach hands-on or the way I would. But, then, God didn't create every teacher the same. Everyone has their own gifts.

But, alas, make sure you ask the following question...

4. Does my child have to be 100% potty trained.

Most likely the answer is yes. For liability reasons your child needs to be able to help themselves in the bathroom. So, by the end of August, my little man still isn't potty trained and is going to be homeschooled again this year.

I am excited to share with you new activities with weekly themes this year instead of my usual monthly themes. Most themes will be written around literature since my three year old is obsessed with the written word.

Feel free to print off my schedule in the sidebar and follow along yourself. If you are homeschooling your child as well, the information above is quite helpful for you as well. Make sure you are asking yourself the same questions. Find out what is important to you and to your child. Make a list. Use that list to set goals for yourself and your child.

Stay tuned in for a supply list and new lessons to come!

Teach Well: Before starting the school year, make a list of the goals you would like to set for yourself and your child.

Everyday Songs

Pledges:

American Flag

I pledge allegiance to the flag,
Of the United States of America.
And to the Republic for which it stands,
One nation, under God, indivisible,
With liberty and justice for all.

My Country Tis of Thee

My country tis of thee
Sweet land of liberty,
Of thee I sing.
Land where my fathers died,
Land of the pilgrim’s pride,
From every mountain side,
Let freedom ring.

America the Beautiful

Oh beautiful for spacious skies,
For amber waves of grain,
For purple mountain majesties,
Above the fruited plain!
America! America!
God shed His grace on thee.
And crown thy good with brotherhood,
From sea to shining sea!

Songs:

The Crayon Song

When I was just a little child
No higher than my knee
My mama bought a box of crayons
Just for me.

Well, I picked them up
And I opened them up
And I looked way down inside
And the colors there reminded me
Of Jesus when He died

Red is the color of the
Blood that He shed
Brown is for the crown of thorns
They placed upon His head
Blue is for royalty
Within Him did it dwell
And yellow’s the Christian
Whose afraid to tell.

Well, I colored and I colored
Till my crayons where all gone.
And even though I’m older now
The memory lingers on.
So, when I see a little child
With crayon box in hand.
I’ll tell em’ what it meant to me
And I’ll hope they’ll understand.

Red is the color of the
Blood that He shed.
Brown is for the crown of thorns
They placed upon His head.
Blue is for royalty
Within Him did it dwell.
And yellow’s for the Christian
Whose afraid to tell.
So, don’t you be a Christian
Whose afraid to tell.


The Farming Song

I’m digging (chh chhh)
Digging (chh chhh)
Digging on the farm (x2)
I’m digging like a pro
And I wanted you to know,
I’m digging (chh chh)
Digging (chh chhh)
Digging on the farm

I’m planting (plop!)
Planting (plop!)
Planting on the farm (x2)
I’m planting like a pro
And I wanted you to know
I’m planting (plop!)
Planting (plop!)
Planting on the farm.

I’m watering (splash!)
Watering (splash!)
Watering on the farm (2x)
I’m watering like a pro
And I wanted you to know
I’m watering (splash!)
Watering (splash!)
Watering on the farm

I’m picking (boink!)
Picking (boink!)
Picking on the farm (x2)
I’m picking like a pro
And I wanted you to know
I’m picking (boink!)
Picking (boink!)
Picking on the farm.

I’m eating (yum yum)
Eating (yum yum)
Eating on the farm (x2)
I’m eating like a pro
And I wanted you to know
I’m eating (yum yum)
Eating (yum yum)
So God helps me
GROW!

Jesus Loves Me

Jesus loves me
This I know
For the Bible
Tells me so
Little ones to Him belong
They are weak
But He is strong

Yes, Jesus loves me
Yes, Jesus loves me
Yes, Jesus loves me
The Bible tells me so

Fishers of Men

I will make you fishers of men
Fishers of men
Fishers of men
I will make you fishers of men
If you follow me
If you follow me
If you follow me
I will make you fishers of men
If you follow me

Jesus Loves the Little Children

Jesus loves the little children
All the children of the world.
Red, brown, yellow,
Black, and white
They are precious
In His sight
Jesus loves the little children
Of the world

Extra verse:

Jesus loves the island children
On all the islands of the world
Climbing up the tallest tree
Picking sea shells by the sea
Jesus loves the island children
Of the world



The Word of God

The Word of God’s like
Itty-bitty seeds
Scattered all around (x2)

Some in the road
Some in the weeds
Everywhere you’ve got itty-bitty seeds

The Word of God’s like
Itty-Bitty seeds
Scattered all around

King of the Jungle

Who’s the king of the jungle
Who’s the king of the sea
Who’s the king of the universe
And who’s the king of me?

His name is J-E-S-U-S
Yes!
J-E-S-U-S!
Yes!

He’s the King of the jungle
He’s the King of the sea
He’s the King of the universe
And He’s the King of me!

His name is J-E-S-U-S!
Jesus!

This is the Day

This is the day
This is the day
That the Lord has made
That the Lord has made

I will rejoice
I will rejoice and be glad in it
And be glad in it

This is the day
That the Lord has made
I will rejoice and be glad in it
Oh this is the day
This is the day
That the Lord has made

Transition Song
Unnamed

(start off snapping)
Ompa ompa ompa
Ging gang
Goolly goolly goolly goolly
Wash wash
Ging gang goo
Ging gang goo
Ging gang
Goolly goolly goolly goolly
Wash wash
Ging gang goo
Ging gang goo

Away la
Away la sha la
Away la sha la sha la
Ohhhhhh
Away la
Away la sha la
Away la sha la sha la
(whispering)
Shallow water Shallow water


Joy, Joy, Joy

I’ve got the joy, joy joy, joy
Down in my heart
Where?
Down in my heart
Where?
Down in my heart
I’ve got the joy, joy, joy, joy
Down in my heart
Down in my heart to stay

(sing while clapping)
And I’m so happy
So very happy
I’ve got the love of Jesus in my heart
And I’m so happy
So very happy
I’ve got the love of Jesus in my heart

(2nd verse)
I’ve got the peace that passes understanding

(3rd verse)
I’ve got the love of Jesus

And if the devil doesn’t like it
He can sit on a tack
Ouch!
Sit on a tack
Ouch!
Sit on a tack
And if the devil doesn’t like it
He can sit on a tack
Sit on a tack to stay!

(Chorus)


Peace Like a River

I’ve got peace like a river
I’ve got peace like a river
I’ve got peace like a river
In my soul (not my shoe!)
I’ve got peace like a river
I’ve got peace like a river
I’ve got peace like a river
In my soul (not my shoe)

(2nd verse)
I’ve got joy like a fountain

(3rd verse)
I’ve got love like an ocean

(4th verse)
I’ve got peace like a river
I’ve got joy like a fountain
I’ve love like an ocean
In my soul (not my shoe!)
I’ve got peace like a river
I’ve got joy like a fountain
I’ve love like an ocean
In my soul (not my shoe!)


Keep Me Burning

Give me oil for my lamp
Keep me burning
Burning burning
Give me oil for my lamp
I pray
Give me oil for my lamp
Keep me burning
Burning burning
Keep me burning till the break of day

Hosanna Hosanna
Hosanna to the Highest
Hosanna Hosanna
Hosanna to the Highest

Give me wax for my board
Keep me surfin’ surfin’ surfin’
Give me wax for my board
I pray
Give me wax for my board
Keep me surfin’ for the Lord
Keep me surfin’ till the break of day

Chorus

Give me gas for my Ford
Keep me movin’ movin’ movin’
Give me gas for my Ford
I pray
Give me gas for my Ford
Keep me movin’ for the Lord
Keep me movin’ till the break of day

Chorus (2x)


Yum Yum Bumble Bee
Transition Song

Yum Yum bumble bee
Bumble bee tuna
I love bumble bee
Bumble bee tuna
Yum Yum bumble bee
Bumble bee tuna
I love bumble bee
Bumble bee tuna

The best tuna in the land
Is the tuna that’s in my hand
5,6,7,8!

Yum Yum bumble bee
Bumble bee tuna
I love bumble bee
Bumble bee tuna
Yum Yum bumble bee
Bumble bee tuna
I love bumble bee
Bumble bee tuna

The best tuna in the sea
Is the tuna that’s made for you and me
5,6,7,8!

Yum Yum bumble bee
Bumble bee tuna
I love bumble bee
Bumble bee tuna
Yum Yum bumble bee
Bumble bee tuna
I love bumble bee
Bumble bee tuna

Herman the Worm
(start snapping)

Sittin’ on a fence post
Chewin’ my bubble gum
(smack 4x)
Playing with my yoyo
Whoo, Whoo
When along came Herman the Worm
He was this big
And I said
“Herman what happened?”
“Duh! I ate my brother”

(start snapping)
Sittin’ on a fence post
Chewin’ my bubble gum
(smack 4x)
Playing with my yoyo
Whoo, Whoo
When along came Herman the Worm
He was this big
And I said
“Herman what happened?”
“Duh! I ate my mother”

(start snapping)
Sittin’ on a fence post
Chewin’ my bubble gum
(smack 4x)
Playing with my yoyo
Whoo, Whoo
When along came Herman the Worm
He was this big
And I said
“Herman what happened?”
“Duh! I ate my father”

(start snapping)
Sittin’ on a fence post
Chewin’ my bubble gum
(smack 4x)
Playing with my yoyo
Whoo, Whoo
When along came Herman the Worm
(quieter) He was this big
And I said “Herman what happened?”
“Duh! I burped”

Have Patience

When Herbert was much younger
He often got in trouble
Forgetting that he was a snail
He did things on the double
He crashed through every spider web
With crickets he’d collide
And that’s when Herbert’s father
Took his speedy son aside

Have patience
Have patience
Don’t be in such a hurry
When you get impatient
You only start to worry

Remember
Remember
That God has patience too
And don’t forget
The times when others
Have to wait for you

I Love the Lord Messiah

I love the Lord Messiah
Deep down in my heart
I love the Lord Messiah
Deep down in my heart

I say deep deep
Say down down
Say deep down in my heart
I say deep deep
Say down down
Say deep down in my heart

(2nd verse)
I love the Prince of Peace

(3rd verse)
I love Emanuel


Give Me Self-control
by Mary Rice Hopkins

Give me self control
When you know I need to know
When to stop and when to go
Give me self control
When you know I need to know
When to stop and when to go

I know I shouldn’t eat
When my tummy’s full
But then I get a chocolate cake
Mmmmm
I stuff it all in
Then I feel like a fool
And now I’ve got a tummy ache

Give me self control
When you know I need to know
When to stop and when to go
Give me self control
When you know I need to know
When to stop and when to go

I know I shouldn’t talk
When you’re on the phone
I know I shouldn’t interrupt
I’ll give you a break
Even when we’re at home
Cause I know I shouldn’t
Chatter too much!
Chatter Chatter too much!

Give me self control
When you know I need to know
When to stop and when to go
Give me self control
When you know I need to know
When to stop and when to go

I know I need to know
When to wait my turn
I know I need to stop
When I’ve had enough
I know I need to know
When to wait my turn
Cause I want to give you all of my love

Give me self control
When you know I need to know
When to stop and when to go
Give me self control
When you know I need to know
When to stop and when to go
When to stop and when to go
When to stop
Give me self control

Alphabet Song
(with letters in sign language)

ABCDEFG
Jesus died for you and me
HIJKLMN
Jesus died for sinful men
Amen!
OPQRSTU
I believe God's Word is true
VW
God has promised you
XYZ
A home eternally!

Classroom Rules

I will treat my friends with kindness and be forgiving because God is kind and forgiving to me. Ephesians 4:32

I will treat my teachers with kindness and treat them with respect. Hebrews 13:17

I will be in control of my hands, feet, and words. James 1:19

I will keep all my toys from home in my backpack. I will enjoy sharing the toys in the classroom with my friends. Colossians 3:23

I will walk in the classroom and in the halls.
I Corinthians 14:40

I will tell the truth. Proverbs 12:22

I will sit and eat my snack without disturbing others. Colossians 3:23

Allergy Free Snack List

Have children with allergies in your classroom? Here is a list to handout to parents giving them an idea of what food they can bring into the classroom that makes every child feel safe and included. This list is peanut, soy, egg, and chocolate free. Please remember to always look at labels, even if the item is on this list, to make sure all ingredient are safe.

Allergy Free Snack Option List

· Ritz Crackers
· Jelly Beans
· Fresh Fruit
· Canned Fruit
· Vegetables
· Only Home-Made Rice Krispie Treats
· Jell-O
· Animal Crackers
· Club Crackers
· Vanilla Wafers
· Only Regular Fig Newtons (not Fruit)
· Apple Sauce
· Tortillas
· Jam
· Bread
· Raisins
· Dry Cereal
· Pretzels
· Popcorn
· Fruit Leathers
· Fish Crackers
· Fruit Snacks
· Honey
· Yogurt
· Cheese Sticks
· Cottage Cheese
· Cheese and Crackers
· Chips
· Sandwich Meat
· Pop Tarts
· Tootsie Pops
· Jerkey
· Candy Canes
· Sugar Wafers
· Oreos
· Texas Sheet Cake
· Pretzels
· Teddy Grams
· Fruit Dip