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Take Flight
Show the children photographs of airplanes, pointing out the wings that hold
them up and guide their direction.
Also show them pictures of large birds, like eagles or geese, with their wings
spread out.
Ask the children what the birds have in common with the airplanes to help them
fly through the sky.
While outside, invite the children to run with their arms down at their side.
Next, run with their arms stretched out like a flying eagle.
Let the children drop paper airplanes (pre-made and tested!) from various
heights on the climbing equipment and observe their speed and direction.
Add picture books with airplanes, rockets, and birds to your book area.
Job Well Done
Identify four or five simple jobs that children can do daily to help make the classroom
a good place to play and learn.
Jobs may include helping with plants or pets, helping with snack time, or returning
puzzles to the shelf.
Model the steps of each job. For example, the plant caretaker must get the
watering can from the counter, fill it with water, carry it to the plant, water the
plant, and place the can back on the counter.
Observe whether or not the child was able to complete all the steps.
Thank the children for helping. Give added support to the child who needs a
reminder to finish the job.
Special Needs Tips
Be sure to include jobs that a child in a wheelchair can do.
Let a visually impaired child choose an “assistant” to help
with tasks.