Kindergarten Day 4
May 7
Math
Dot Talks
How many dots do you see?
Look at the picture with the dots.
Can you tell how many dots there are without counting each one?
How many dots do you see?
How did you SEE the dots?
What's another way to SEE the dots?
Let's Count!
PPS Math K: Content: May 7 - Google Slides.webm⇐ Follow along with the activity Let's Count!
Follow along with the activity Counting on the hundreds board. ⇩
Count along with me! :)
KinderMay7_lesson_web.mp4Literacy
Retelling Non-fiction
Read, watch or listen to a nonfiction story. You might like to read this article about the Mandarin language!
Pay attention to the main idea and key details!
After reading or listening, try to retell the story by sharing the main idea, 2-3 key details and one thing you still wonder about the story. You can do this by writing, drawing or talking.
Share your learning with a friend, pet or family member.
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Social Studies
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Choose one of the activities
Enjoy!
Science
How does the time of day affect shadows outside? Scientists investigate:
Talk about:
How do shadows look and move?
Does the time of day affect your shadow outside?
Go outside on a sunny morning Find your shadow. Observe and talk about:
How are you and your shadow the same?
How are you and your shadow different?
If you have chalk and can stand on pavement, have someone outline your shadow in chalk. If you are not on pavement, you can mark the top and bottom of your shadow with rocks, cones, sticks or anything else you can find. Mark the spot where you are standing. What do you notice? Measure the length of your shadow. (You can use a ruler, a stick, or number of toe-to-heel steps.) Draw your observations and label the shadow length. You can use the page in Resources. Repeat the measurements around noon and later in the afternoon. Make sure to stand in the exact same spot.
Talk about:
What do you notice?
Were your shadows the same or different throughout the day?
Why do you think you got the results that you did?
What other questions do you have?
Game Connection: Can you run away from your shadow? Play shadow tag? What other shadow games can you make up?
Optional video: What makes a shadow?
Watch the Video Above
Social Studies
HomeActivityPEVisualPacketFitnessandPESkillVisuals.pdfPE - Cap'n Pete's PE Packet
Today you can pick three or more of the following activities described on the activity cards. Keep this activity packet on file for other days as well. All the activities are great for getting active and don't involve watching a video. Enjoy!