June?! Already?! It’s hard to believe we’re concluding a year’s worth (10 months) of curriculum this month.
This month’s preschool / kindergarten calendar is going to focus on The Night Sky, Father’s Day, Farm Life, and Beach Fun!
As a reminder, the Father’s Day craft activities can also be done for the uncles, grandpas, and other special men in your child’s life.
Are you excited yet?! I know I am! Here’s what’s planned for June!
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FOCUS POINTS
THEME FOR THE MONTH: Summer is almost here!
INVESTIGATE: The Night Sky, Father’s Day, Farm Life, Beach Fun
NUMBERS: 19, 20
LETTERS: Y, Z
COLOURS: Brown
CELEBRATIONS: Father’s Day
JUNE CALENDAR
WEEK 1
MONDAY
- Read: Goodnight Moon
- Practice writing the number 19
- Watch and do the “Y” video on Starfall (need a computer with flash and a mouse for the free version)
TUESDAY
- Make brown playdough together
- Provide “Y” playdough placemat and make a “Y” shape (download is in the Subscriber Library)
- Watch this time lapse video of the Milky Way
WEDNESDAY
- Read: How to Catch a Star
- Go for a nature walk to gather sticks and twigs
- Make these star twig ornaments
THURSDAY
- Use chalk pastels to draw a night sky on black or dark blue paper
- Field trip to buy ingredients for our recipe
- Make these carrot stars
FRIDAY
- Read: When Dad Showed Me the Universe
- Sing and do actions to: Zoom! Zoom! Zoom!
- Create this moon masterpiece
WEEK 2
MONDAY
- Read: Knuffle Bunny
- Practice writing the number 19
- Make these Father’s Day Notepad Holders
TUESDAY
- Set up a card making table (make Father’s Day cards)
- Make brown playdough together
- Provide playdough placemats and make letter shapes (downloads are in the Subscriber Library)
WEDNESDAY
- Read: I Love My Daddy
- Sing along to the song: I Love My Daddy
- Write the letter “Y” and add it to our alphabet book
THURSDAY
- Fill out these Father’s Day Printable Interviews
- Go for a nature walk
FRIDAY
- Read: Daddy Hug
- Go on a field trip to buy ingredients for our snack
- Make this Watermelon Cake recipe
WEEK 3
MONDAY
- Read: This is the Farmer
- Practice writing the number 20
- Draw a picture of your favourite farm animal
TUESDAY
- Watch and do the “Z” video on Starfall (need a computer with flash and a mouse for the free version)
- Make brown playdough together
- Provide “Z” playdough placemat and make an “Z” shape (download is in the Subscriber Library)
WEDNESDAY
- Read: Farming
- Sing: Old MacDonald Had a Farm
- Watch: KidVision Visit to the Farm
THURSDAY
- Read: The Red Hen
- Field trip to buy ingredients for our cake
- Make The Red Hen’s Simply Splendid Cake (recipe at the back of the book)
FRIDAY
- Read: The Big Red Barn
- Paint a picture of a big red barn
WEEK 4
MONDAY
- Read: One White Wishing Stone (A Beach Day Counting Book)
- Set out a display table with sea shells, sea stars, a bin with sand, and shovels.
- Draw a beach scene! Glue on small seashells and sand!
TUESDAY
- Practice writing the number 20
- Make brown playdough together
- Provide playdough placemats and make letter shapes (downloads are in the Subscriber Library)
WEDNESDAY
- Read: Scaredy Squirrel at the Beach
- Watch: KidVision Beach Field Trip
THURSDAY
- Field trip to buy ingredients for our snack
- Make these crab shaped sandwiches
- Sing along to Sandy Beach
FRIDAY
- Read: The Seashore Book
- Write the letter “Z” and add it to our alphabet book
- Have a beach party! Go to a beach OR play in the kiddie pool.
So there you have it! A full month of learning and fun for a preschool or kindergarten child! Feel free to use any or all of these activities in your homeschool plans for June! Also, printable versions of these calendars are available in our subscriber library.
Reflect:
What plans do you have for June? I would love to hear your thoughts on our planning for this month!
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