Prekindergarten Unit 8
Healthy Choices and Author Study Laura Numeroff
5 Instructional Days - 2nd 9 Weeks
Hyperlinks are for content teachers
Big Idea:
Healthy Eating Habits and Healthy Choices
Student Expectations:
Priority Guidelines
Alphabet Knowledge Skills
III.C.3. Child produces at least 20 distinct letter sound correspondences in the language of instruction. (Target 10 sounds)
Math
V.A.2. Child uses words to rote count from 1 to 30. (Target 1-15)
V.A.3. Child counts 1‐10 items, with one count per item. (Target is up to 6 items)
V.A.9. Child recognizes one‐digit numerals, 0‐9. (Target 0-4)
Social/Emotional
I.G.2. Child practices good habits of personal health and hygiene
I.G.3. Child identifies good habits of nutrition and exercise.
Focus Guidelines
Social Studies
VII.B. 2. Child demonstrates understanding of what it means to be a consumer.
Gross Motor Development
I.E.1. Child demonstrates coordination and balance in isolation (may not yet coordinate consistently with a partner).
I.E.2. Child coordinates sequence of movements to perform tasks.
Conventions in Writing
IV.C.1. Child writes own name using legible letters in proper sequence.
IV.C.4. Child uses appropriate directionality when writing.
Learning Targets:
- I will learn good personal hygiene habits.
- I will learn the difference between healthy & unhealthy food choices.
- I will produce 10 letter sounds.
- I will be able to rote count to 15.
- I will count up to 6 objects.
- I will recognize numbers 0-4.
Essential Questions:
- What are healthy snack/meals?
- What is personal hygiene why is it important?
If you have questions or comments about the Panther Curriculum, please feel free to leave feedback for us.